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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
journals or hidden away in someone’s mind. Even you might not be aware of all the reasons behind the missions you carry out. Sometimes a mission’s sole purpose is to conceal the
Contacts table, giving you an ally who serves as your contact in Dimir. Then roll twice on the table for your secondary guild. The first roll gives you an ally there, and the second roll gives you a rival
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circle, bringing a whiff of brimstone from the otherworldly plane beyond.
Crouching on the floor in a dungeon intersection, a gnome tosses a handful of small bones inscribed with mystic symbols
.
Creating a Wizard
Creating a wizard character demands a backstory dominated by at least one extraordinary event. How did your character first come into contact with magic? How did you discover you had
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
through the portal to the exact places they wish to travel. Alustriel carefully maintains the sanctum’s secrecy, bringing guests here only after first meeting them in a neutral location. So far
, either her portal’s strange teleportation properties have gone unnoticed by Sigil’s Lady of Pain and her agents, or the Lady of Pain is allowing the portal to function this way for reasons of her own.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
they haven’t done so already. They might want to discuss their reasons for visiting Dragon’s Rest, or they might prefer to keep their reasons secret for now. If they have any questions about what they
cloister. Who’s in front, and who’s bringing up the rear? Make a note of this marching order. When you’re ready, continue with the “Drowned Sailors” section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
must be offset with creatures that are kind and lovable, giving the characters even more reasons to stand against the darkness. Here are a couple of ways to add glimmers of light to a tragic tale: In a
land as dreary as Barovia, take the time to describe the occasional scene of beauty, such as a pretty flower growing atop a grave. Make sure that the heroes have contact with NPCs who are honest, friendly, and helpful, such as the Martikovs in Vallaki or the Krezkovs in Krezk.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Setup This adventure is best used late in the campaign for two reasons. First, the characters know more about the elemental cults and have a better perspective to understand the Dark Lady’s
inn. When they do, read the following text: Just as the spell said, your contact — a hard-looking woman — is waiting at a back table in the inn. After pleasantries are exchanged, she unfurls a map of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
keep their reasons secret for now. Ask the players to give you the party’s marching order as they start toward the cloister. Who’s in front, and who’s bringing up the rear? Make a note of this marching order. When you’re ready, continue with the “Drowned Sailors” section.
players invent their own reasons for their characters to seek out the wisdom and assistance of Elder Runara, who runs the cloister. Read the following text when you’re ready to start: Stormwreck Isle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Lord of Blades Adventure Hooks The Lord of Blades Adventure Hooks table sets out some reasons how the characters could come in contact with the Lord of Blades. Lord of Blades Adventure Hooks d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
reasons: Karsus. Adventurers might ask Karsus to cast impossible spells or bestow supernatural gifts, request that he intervene in some matter of law in the city, or seek to stop him from bringing down
foremost of all. In the center of the acropolis stands Karsus’s Sanctum, a pillared pavilion that looks out over the city. Reasons to Visit. Adventurers might visit the acropolis for one of the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
telepathic contact with the demon lord Baphomet. After seeing Ravengard safely back to the High Hall and ridding him of his malady, the characters should be 7th level and ready to leave Elturel in search of
Baldur’s Gate in Elturel’s cemetery, encountering undead and more fiends.
Escaping the Siege
For characters of level 6
After bringing Ulder Ravengard back to the High Hall and restoring him to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
are in the process of bringing in their equipment for what they expect to be multiple days of exploration and study. They’ve identified the parlor (area 3) as the base for their investigation. If the
exploration the house. The other stays in the parlor to prepare to contact the house’s spirits (see the “Séances” section). In the case of Rudolph van Richten, he remains in the parlor while the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
increases or decreases depending on the sovereign’s nature, the type of work you perform, and the length of your employment. Sovereign Contact You might benefit from direct contact with your group patron
their busy schedules or to maintain plausible deniability regarding your work. In such cases, an advisor or functionary oversees your assignments, serving as the primary contact between you and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, upgrade their gear, sell their loot, and find new adventures. If those aren’t reasons enough, here are a few hooks tied to NPCs in Phandalin that you can use to direct the characters toward Triboar
that they contact Urlam Stockspool in Triboar. Urlam is always looking for adventurers to help further the Black Network’s cause, and Halia vouches that “his rewards for good service are lavish.” She
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
purpose. Types of Ancient Beings From brooding dragons to unfathomable voices whispering from the dark, ancient beings guide and empower mortals for inscrutable reasons. The relationship your group has
has access to certain magic items. You can purchase common magic items from your patron contact. The DM determines the available stock or can call for a group Intelligence (Investigation) check to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
palanquin as far as the eye can see. 4 Double Dealer. The leader of a noble family has turned against their nation, secretly opposing their liege for personal gain or ethical reasons. 5 Ambitious
, the type of work, and the length of your employment. Aristocrat Contact Aside from a few exceptions, aristocrats prefer to have someone else handle communication with the hired help. As a result, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found “something big,” and that he’d pay you ten gold pieces each
how their characters are traveling. Who’s in front, and who’s bringing up the rear? If the characters are escorting Gundren’s wagonload of supplies, then one or two characters need to be driving the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
—whether for love or for social or political reasons, both of which are considered equally valid—they must choose which partner’s clan they will belong to after the union. In rare cases, a new couple
if they show proper respect for the process. Queen Jin-Mi Spirit Arbiter Magistrates called spirit arbiters specialize in bringing an end—peaceful or otherwise—to rogue gwishin. They investigate the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Starting the Adventure The adventure takes place in the Firefly Cellar beneath the House of Rest. Characters might find themselves drawn to this location for one of two reasons. Perhaps the House of
you see, the restoration project is a work in progress. I’ll be with you shortly.” She returns to her work. A moment later, she says, “Actually, would you mind bringing that stack of books downstairs to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
proficiency in the Religion skill, if the character doesn’t already have it. Religious Order Contact Your established order enjoys a robust following. It might be a cloister of priestly scholars who use
entity you worship or through an earthly agent, such as a high priest or an archdruid. Roll or pick from the Religious Order Contact table to determine who relays messages to and from your order’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
staff of power wielded by his archenemy, a good-aligned wizard named Ringlerun. When Kelek uncovered clues to Zybilna’s true identity, he hatched a foolish plan to blackmail her into bringing him the
. Tasha’s magic-fueled ambitions brought her into contact with demons and demon lords, which she subjugated and used against her enemies. Tasha became known on the world of Oerth as Iggwilv the Witch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Zariel’s War By bringing Elturel to Avernus and potentially gaining a choke hold on Baldur’s Gate, Zariel aims to capture as many evil mortals as she can, turn them into devils, and swell the ranks
simply walk out of Avernus and step onto the Material Plane, they must rely on minions such as cultists and evil wizards, who can contact them and do their bidding in exchange for wealth and power. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
racketeering, bringing with them the underlying threat that those who refuse to pay for protection become targets of the Orzhov’s thugs and enforcers. The Azorius are the greatest threat to Orzhov’s
the leadership, ensuring that no matter how many street-level thugs and syndics are apprehended to fill the Azorius prisons, the guild’s leadership remains intact. Contact between the oligarchs and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
level to another. Astral projection, teleport, plane shift, word of recall, and similar spells cast for these reasons simply fail, as do effects that banish a creature to another plane of existence
. While they are in Undermountain, characters who receive spells from deities or otherworldly patrons continue to do so. In addition, spells that allow contact with beings from other planes function
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
named Garra. The letter has since been destroyed. The criminals have no other useful information to share with the characters. They don’t know Garra is a half-ogre, and they don’t know how to contact her
forces, the characters can still salvage the mission by bringing Coal’s corpse to Sergeant Vilroy, who calls in a favor and gets a member of the Blackened Book to cast a speak with dead spell on Coal’s corpse.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
experiences of dreamers. There is a dark core at the heart of the plane, shaped by the nightmare force known as the Dreaming Dark. For reasons unknown to the general populace, Dal Quor is always remote
ghosts become more common. Resurrection spells are easier to perform, but carry the risk of bringing back unwanted spirits. Fernia: The Sea of Fire. This plane encompasses both the raw elemental force
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
higher pay. As an officer, you maintain a comfortable lifestyle. Military Force Contact Your primary contact within your hierarchy is your superior officer, the person who gives you orders and is
the instruments of that will. Military Force Envoys You might join a military force for a wide range of reasons, or the military has reasons for seeking you out. Those with specialized skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
once on the table of contacts from other guilds. That contact could be either an ally or a rival, or you might instead gain a third contact from your own guild. THE GUILDLESS
The guilds might be
and respected member of the guild. Other members of the guild have a friendly attitude toward you by default. (Individual members of the guild might have reasons to dislike you despite your renown
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Goristro Demon of Disaster Habitat: Planar (Abyss); Treasure: Armaments Ben Wootten Terrifying in scale and overwhelming power, goristros are giant demons capable of bringing cities to ruin. These
to attack rolls immediately after dealing damage to the ooze and coming into contact with it. The weapon is destroyed if the penalty reaches −5. The penalty can be removed by casting the Mending
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
nonthreatening manner, the guards are cautious but willing to summon their leaders to speak on their behalf. If greeted with hostility, the drow elite warrior sounds the alarm with a single whistle, bringing
opportunity to elevate herself in the eyes of Melith’s mother, Vlonwelv. After Melith concludes her business with the characters, Thirza prepares and casts a sending spell to contact Vlonwelv. She warns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Gate. A black gate is set into the northeastern edge of the area, not immediately visible from the entrance. Contact Stone. A contact stone is on the wall just north of the black gate. Dungeon State
gate. West of the gate is a contact stone.
Creatures. A helmed horror and a wight guard this area. The wight has orders to confront anyone who comes through the gate without pig carcasses or other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. Witch and Light are eager to learn the characters’ reasons for visiting the carnival; if the characters are motivated by the “Lost Things” adventure hook, Witch and Light dimly remember the characters
of Prismeer.” They add that Zybilna is also the patron of the Witchlight Carnival, but Witch and Light have had no contact with her for some time. Throughout the conversation, Witch and Light never
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
long before Rath Modar came into contact with the Cult of the Dragon and Severin. The young, ambitious cult leader sought powerful magic to locate the scattered dragon masks and to perform the ritual
don’t share the cultists’ fanaticism for Tiamat. For them, bringing the Dragon Queen into the world is just one stage of what they call the Thayan Resurrection—the larger plan to destroy Szass Tam and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
deal.” If Diana discovers that the characters are investigating the carnival for their own reasons, she tells them how a hag made good on a promise to reunite Diana with her missing horse; however, due
receives the following information while in telepathic contact with one of the carousel’s unicorns: Zybilna of Prismeer is frozen in time. Three hags have seized control of Zybilna’s domain and split it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of the winds, the rustle of leaves, the ingenuity of land-dwelling inventors, or any of countless other surface-world charms, every triton living beyond the waves does so for their own reasons. In some
forever focused on bringing his gifts to life.
Triton Names A triton’s name is a symbol of choice. Upon reaching adulthood, a triton might shed the name they were given by their parents for one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
long before Rath Modar came into contact with the Cult of the Dragon and Severin. The young, ambitious cult leader sought powerful magic to locate the scattered dragon masks and to perform the ritual
don’t share the cultists’ fanaticism for Tiamat. For them, bringing the Dragon Queen into the world is just one stage of what they call the Thayan Resurrection—the larger plan to destroy Szass Tam and