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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
. You can choose your secondary guild or roll to determine it randomly. This secondary guild membership determines a portion of your starting equipment and is also where most of your contacts come from
guildless masses of the city.
Consider why you’re embedded in the secondary guild. Create a story with your DM, inspired by rolling on the following table or choosing a reason that suits you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
The Archmages’ Desperation Determined to oppose Vecna but unsure how the lich-god intends to unleash his amassed magic, Alustriel contacts her most powerful allies. Answering her call are the
keeps in Sigil. Using their combined magic, the archmages weave a Wish spell in hopes of sabotaging Vecna’s accumulated power and defusing his ritual. Instead of any expected effect, the Wish spell shunts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
has made two allied contacts. 21+ Character has made three allied contacts. Contacts are NPCs who now share a bond with the character. Each one either owes the character a favor or has some reason to
upper class, but other characters can do so only if you judge that the character has made sufficient contacts. Alternatively, a character might use a disguise kit and the Deception skill to pass as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
put to ruin; the servants ascribe this to its protection by the “family ghost.” In reality, a secretive dragon named Umsheryoth (adult male bronze dragon) guards the house and has been a friend to the
Silmerhelves for generations. Reason to Visit. Helvenblade House offers a respite from the machinations of the elemental cults, and the “family ghost” could prove an unusual but potent ally.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
suggested characteristics (personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws). Each guild entry also provides personal contacts; suggestions for your alignment, race, and class; and a list of spells that you can
you. Bonds and Contacts As a benefit of your guild membership, you have contacts both inside and outside the guild. Contacts are useful resources in the urban environment of Ravnica, where a friendly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Some merchants have termed Waterdeep “the best supply center in the world,” with the largest collection of superb craft workers, experts, useful contacts, and potential hirelings to be found anywhere
chaos is “business as usual” for most city residents. Reason to Visit. Characters who need rare items, sage advice, or other services found only in large cities might say “we’re going to Waterdeep.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
muscular man whose coal-hued skin is mostly covered in mutable organic bronze. He might also appear in the form of a fiery phoenix or a bull made of cooling lava, and for that reason, both of those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
’ wealth and influence. Whose interest, then, does the Chronicle serve?
All the more reason, loyal readers, to rely on the Voice of Breland for unbiased news you can use.
Civilian. Some groups include
soldiers or more-or-less reformed criminals. Networker. The Networker knows exactly who can get the party what they need. This character makes extensive use of contacts and friends to facilitate the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Build Your Group Naturally, a large portion of the Boromar Clan’s members come from a criminal background. There’s no reason characters with other backgrounds can’t be part of the syndicate, though
relies on interpersonal skills and a network of contacts falls into the role of the Talker. Charisma proves useful for this role, along with proficiencies in skills such as Deception, Intimidation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
filled with colorful covers and attractive shades of parchment.
Bookshelf. Characters who examine the contents of the bookshelf find that there’s no rhyme or reason to the organization of the books
wrinkled from being underwater. Although the dragon values this collection, the books and scrolls are worthless. Ashgarlyth the Bronze Dragon in Its Lair L5. Laboratory and Lair Characters can approach
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
long distances. But that’s what fills Sechepol’s wagon. He will make his money on the road, selling his stock to his fellow travelers in the caravan. He is diplomatic and has a gift for defusing
wonderful traveling companion. Green Imsa (Female Human Traveler). The reason behind Imsa’s name is obvious: she is green from head to foot. Her skin, hair, eyes, nails, teeth — everything about her is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
distances. But that’s what fills Sechepol’s wagon. He will make his money on the road, selling his stock to his fellow travelers in the caravan. He is diplomatic and has a gift for defusing arguments
wonderful traveling companion. Green Imsa (Female Human Traveler). The reason behind Imsa’s name is obvious: she is green from head to foot. Her skin, hair, eyes, nails, teeth—everything about her is green
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
favors are the benefits you gain for having an immortal being as your group’s patron, and they might include any of the following boons: Contacts. Your group is almost certainly not the only one
the anniversary of the Mourning, the tallest tree in the domain he claimed (the Crown of his nation) will fall. If that is the characters’ goal, for whatever reason, they might try to bring those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
at the back of the room has some giant-sized cloaks and sleeping garments hanging from bronze hooks on the wall, as well as a giant barrel of wine. Treasure Atop the wooden table are a 5-foot-tall
armor hang from giant bronze mannequins that stand at attention, their backs against the outer wall. A wooden table rests between two doors, and a rug embroidered with an image of the night sky lies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
characters might have good reason to seek out healing pools when a malady is beyond their ability to treat. Medical tests that are being conducted near healing pools could also present opportunities for
a shaft connected to the surface. The pools have varying shapes and depths, with a bronze statue of Pharika holding out a bowl for offerings overlooking many of them. One small but deep pool contains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
reason other than cruelty. All six yuan-ti are languishing on the ground between the pools and don’t react until at least one of them becomes aware of the characters. If one of the malisons remains
are secured to the walls above the water in netting. Furniture is of simple but well-crafted wood, or adapted driftwood. Some homes have ceramic and glass jars (obtained through barter) and bronze
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
mission, which come to you through your sending stone. These rumors reflect current or historical knowledge possessed by Acquisitions Incorporated or the organization’s many contacts.
SENDING STONE
DC 15). The spell ends prematurely if the character loses the business card. Why Be a Secretarian? d8 Reason
1 You believe that people shouldn’t work harder; they should work smarter. And
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
Roleplaying Prisoner 13 The first time the characters encounter Prisoner 13, read the following: This tightly muscled dwarven woman keeps her red hair cut short. Her bronze skin is covered in tattoos
of schemes she learns through the eyes, ears, and hands of her agents outside the prison. While outside her cell during daily exercise in the courtyard or during chores, she contacts her agents for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Roleplaying Prisoner 13 The first time the characters encounter Prisoner 13, read the following: This tightly muscled dwarven woman keeps her red hair cut short. Her bronze skin is covered in tattoos
of schemes she learns through the eyes, ears, and hands of her agents outside the prison. While outside her cell during daily exercise in the courtyard or during chores, she contacts her agents for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
fill. If you want to use a giant as a patron for a group of adventurers, you can use the perks, contacts, and roles described in the “Group Patrons” chapter of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything alongside
smaller folk of the settlement. 6 While pretending to entertain visiting diplomats, try to discover their secret reason for visiting. Tutor I have learned a great deal from several important tutors in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
bronze lantern hanging above the table has a continual flame spell cast within it. Treasure Among Sansuri’s collection of books are four historical texts chronicling the rise and fall of Ostoria (worth 500
named Delevarius (worth 750 gp and weighing 50 pounds). A thorough search of the library yields Sansuri’s enormous spellbook, which is 5 feet tall, 4 feet wide, and 2 feet thick. It has bronze covers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
E6: Passenger Car A mind flayer in a beige coat kneels beside a body in the aisle of this passenger car. Three curious onlookers—a cambion, a drow, and bronze dwarf with flames for hair—poke their
speak with dead spell is cast on the corpse, the aasimar’s spirit answers questions honestly. Quintus did not see his killer, but he knows one reason why every other passenger in this car (besides
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
ancient empires. The regalia of their terrible rule still adorns their linen-wrapped bodies, their moldering robes stitched with evil symbols and bronze armor etched with devices of dynasties that fell a
, rising out of dust in close proximity to the canopic jar containing its heart. A mummy lord can be destroyed or prevented from re-forming by burning its heart to ashes. For this reason, a mummy lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, Pow Ming is no saint. Her ultimate goal is to join the Arcane Brotherhood. In the meantime, she’s using Lord Drylund to meet rich, influential people who might have contacts within that organization
to the stage is a hallway that leads to the bridge (area 11) and the crew cabins (area 12). A bronze plaque above the doorway reads “Crew Only.” 15. Aft Balcony In the evening, passengers gather here to gaze out upon the dark river and seduce one another, either for political gain or pure indulgence.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
shake the feeling that you’re being watched!
The first time the characters arrive here, the sentient Bag of Devouring in the Astral gate chamber (area S12) telepathically contacts them again: “You
has retreated to this chamber, the dragon’s trove is unguarded. It consists of the following: 600 GP, 9,000 SP, and 45,000 CP in loose coins Bronze urn containing eight flawed rubies (worth 50 GP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
get into the cell for some reason, one of them leaves to fetch the sheriff while the other waits. B7. Marketplace The marketplace is a roughly circular space in the center of town where local and
mines, and he has contacts throughout the dwarfholds of the North, including Mithral Hall. One of the patrons of Kelvin’s Comfort is Sir Baric Nylef (see appendix D), a knight of Tyr and a member of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
killed the puny runt for it. When the ogre attuned to it, the headband grew in size, enabling him to wear it. With an improved ability to reason and ponder, the ogre felt compelled to appreciate the
Emerald Door into the library proper. Temple of Oghma This modest stone temple is dedicated to the god of knowledge. Its bronze bell announces the beginning of services. Four large stone gargoyles perch on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
the sarcophagi that line the walls, half are made of stone, six are crafted from bronze, two are brass, and two are iron. All of them bear likenesses of fire giant kings and queens. Examination will
specks of lilac and orange and purple. It holds a huge stone altar block of dull, porous-looking, somewhat rust-colored black mineral. To either side of the altar are large bronze braziers whose corroded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
present. Unless they have reason not to be, four hobgoblins are sleeping, while the other two are sitting at the fire with their captain. Sleeping hobgoblins wake and spend their first turn standing
sounds of metal striking metal long before they see what’s inside. Noise, light, and heat issue from this massive chamber. Runnels of lava flow from holes in the west wall into bronze troughs. Heat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
towers closest to the bridge. If the characters approach the gatehouse and give a sound reason for being here, the erinyes open the way (see “Doors” and “Portcullises” below), escort the characters to
(1,250 gp), a figurine of wondrous power (bronze griffon), and a mace of terror. B11: Guard Room This small chamber is lit by a glowing brazier and furnished only with a pair of iron stools sitting next
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
a sleek red coat. But Ilren is a disguised death slaad who can cast the spell Modify Memory (spell save DC 15) once per day. Ilren is the reason the camp suffers Aberration attacks; the death slaad
. Z16: Navigation Room A chunk of mast has pierced the doors to the corridor and fills one corner of the room. A large bronze sphere hovers in the center of the room, spinning idly. Splayed on the table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
circle on the floor. Their eyes are scrunched shut, but they are aware of their surroundings. Protruding from the ceiling, directly above the circle, is a large, flaring bronze “bell” similar in shape
altered the dwarves so that they sleep with one eye open and half their brains asleep at any time. Amplification Bell. The bronze bell is connected to a tube that runs through the stone and into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
escape through her web of contacts in Baldur’s Gate, which includes just about every tavern proprietor in the city. D23. Secret Door and Sentry This flooded tunnel has a secret door in the north wall
that the Flaming Fist can’t do its job. Once the city stops paying them, the Flaming Fist will have less of a reason to stay in Baldur’s Gate. With them gone, no one can stand in the way of my mother
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
solid mahogany desk. A freestanding suit of bronze armor (complete with helm, gauntlets, and greatsword) stands just inside the door. If Victoro Cassalanter (see appendix B) is here, he’s seated behind
pipeweed; the scent is almost obscured by incense and delicate perfume. If Lord Cassalanter has invited the characters to his home for any reason, he meets them here. If the conversation turns to business
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
retired sailors, the bar’s regulars are in fact contacts for a variety of unsavory organizations, from smugglers and bandits to fences, drug dealers, and panderers. Some work for the Guild, others
flooding. Sentries are constantly on alert for ships drawing suspiciously near the island, and no one is allowed through the fortress’s gate without a reason and an escort. Cells themselves have heavy






