before build diffusing contact raids

Troglodyte Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

relying on constant raids and hunting to survive. They take sadistic pleasure in hunting intelligent creatures weaker than themselves and show no mercy toward those they capture and drag back to their

in a frenzy. Troglodytes make little and build less, scavenging their possessions from their prey. They understand the value of metal weapons and armor, and fight among one another for the right to

Chitine

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the chitine knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the

with duties related to that rank, and all are expected to sacrifice themselves to protect the colony’s choldriths. Every chitine has spinnerets and slowly produces webbing that is used to build

Fog Giant

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

servants are civilized folk who can mingle among the rich and refined. These agents take note of treasures that might interest the fog giant, who then plots heists, raids, and other stratagems to seize

roof of a merchant’s home, seizing what they seek, and stalking away before the town watch can rally. Intricate Networks. Clever, ambitious, and greedy, many fog giants build up whole networks of

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

pact, and how did you make contact with your patron? Were you seduced into summoning a devil, or did you seek out the ritual that would allow you to make contact with an alien elder god? Did you search

their patrons in dreams or waking visions, or deal only with intermediaries. QUICK BUILD You can make a warlock quickly by following these suggestions. First, Charisma should be your highest ability

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

it was sabotage that destroyed my first laboratory and killed many of my friends, and I seek revenge against whoever did it. 4 I have the schematics for an invention that I hope to build one day

. Izzet Contacts d8 Contact 1 An older relative is a member of the guild’s board of directors. 2 I know a sprite who carries important messages among the guild’s

Wizard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

. 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

other wizard? Perhaps you’re simply eager to put your newfound magical skills to the test in the face of danger. QUICK BUILD You can make a wizard quickly by following these suggestions. First

Shipwright

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

You have sailed into war on the decks of great ships, patching their hulls with soup bowls and prayers. You once helped build a fishing vessel that single-handedly saved a town from starvation. You

or roll on the table. D6 CONTACT 1–2 Eda Oweland 3–4 Gellan Primewater 5–6 Anders Solmor

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

aberrations (such as beholders and mind flayers) and undead (such as zombies and vampires). Druids sometimes lead raids against such creatures, especially when the monsters encroach on the druids&rsquo

? Perhaps your homeland was befouled by evil, and you took up an adventuring life in hopes of finding a new home or purpose. QUICK BUILD You can make a druid quickly by following these suggestions

Gnolls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

, pillaging settlements and leaving little behind but razed buildings, gnawed corpses, and befouled land. Gnolls choose easy targets for their raids. Armored warriors holed up in a fortified castle

will survive a rampaging gnoll horde unscathed, even as the towns, villages, and farms that surround the castle are ablaze, their people slaughtered and devoured. Gnolls rarely build permanent

Aftermath of the Last War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

bandits and fugitives, and outlanders have to watch their step. Tensions remain high on the border with Breland, resulting in constant skirmishes and raids. Deeper within the nation, the Daughters of

Sora Kell build their power. Graywall and the Great Crag are constantly expanding, with goblins and ogres laboring through the night. Warlords drill their troops, forcing all manner of monsters to work

Other Heads of State

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

trade pacts with the nations of Khorvaire. 2–3 As agents of Queen Aurala, help her build Aundair’s strength in preparation for the next war, without alerting other nations to her ambitions. 4–5 Assist the

Brelish crown in dealing with matters beyond the capabilities of local law enforcement. 6 As emissaries of Darguun’s Lhesh Haruuc, work to build respect for Darguun as a nation. 7 As agents of the

Current Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

, eager to build a place where they could openly practice their vile rites. Others were brutal thugs, power-hungry dabblers in forbidden magic, or fanatics lured by the call of evil. At first the

many malefactors has caused a spate of banditry, kidnappings, murders, and raids. The cultists have also upset the weather in the region. All of these occurrences continue to worsen over the course of

Reghed Tribe Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

the same tribe to commingle and build their camps close to one another, the four tribes avoid contact with one another. Members of one tribe are rarely found in another tribe’s camp unless some sort of diplomacy is taking place.

Life in the Sensa Empire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

and craftspeople to build social and professional connections, better their craft, and organize for improved labor conditions. Each city-state has its own chapter of the guild that pushes back when

sometimes diplomacy is all that prevents raids from neighboring territories. Names Sensan names are typically drawn from significant locations connected to the parents’ relationship, the pregnancy, or

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

sewer tunnels, paying them with food and tools the kobolds wouldn’t have access to on their own. If they are treated well and left alone to do the job, the kobolds work industriously and build a

, they might build a warren and make a permanent home there, while continuing to expand the town’s sewers as the community grows. These so-called “city kobolds” live underground but

Chitine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

duties related to that rank, and all are expected to sacrifice themselves to protect the colony’s choldriths. Every chitine has spinnerets and slowly produces webbing that is used to build floors, walls

Sense. While in contact with a web, the chitine knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web. Web Walker. The chitine ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing

Creating a Warlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

make contact with your patron? Were you seduced into summoning a devil, or did you seek out the ritual that would allow you to make contact with an alien elder god? Did you search for your patron, or

with intermediaries. Quick Build You can make a warlock quickly by following these suggestions. First, Charisma should be your highest ability score, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the

It's Your World

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

, but they’re not the only set of assumptions that can do so. You can build an interesting campaign concept by altering one or more of those core assumptions, just as well-established D&D worlds have done

remote, and even angels never make contact with mortals? In the Dark Sun setting, the gods are extremely distant — perhaps nonexistent — and clerics rely instead on elemental power for their magic.

33. Doomcrown's Quarters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

inches wide, 4 inches long, and 1 inch thick) and using them to build odd, tower-like structures resembling stalagmites. The endeavor has helped alleviate his boredom, even if he doesn’t know exactly why

to reform. The hobgoblin has proven to be stubbornly, irredeemably evil, but their lengthy telepathic contact has caused Doomcrown to exhibit odd traits, including a subconscious need to recreate the

History

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

strength measured in fields and pastures. It prospered for a time but was plagued by trolls and giants. The dwarves were obliged to build a stronghold underground, carving out the fortress-city of Tyar

Second Trollwars, and finally a series of vicious drow raids. By the year 942 DR, human settlements in the Dessarin Valley had been all but wiped out, and the Knights of the Silver Horn were no more

Franchise Downtime

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

insight to build a detector that can sense portals or planar disturbances. A portalometer, if you will. The research or scrutineering activities can help the characters uncover the necessary information or

even say that any orrery components the characters still possess become attuned to the ritual as Splugoth prepares it, allowing the characters to triangulate the ritual site’s location. For more build

Creating a Wizard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

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

other wizard? Perhaps you’re simply eager to put your newfound magical skills to the test in the face of danger. Quick Build You can make a wizard quickly by following these suggestions. First

Order of the Emerald Claw

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Emerald Claw is a villainous organization whose aims often pit its agents against expeditions from Morgrave University. The order’s methods range from military raids using undead soldiers to subtle

under the Emerald Claw’s control. At the same time, they might build a relationship—professional or personal—with an Emerald Claw spy within the Morgrave University faculty, such as Dala Arand (see

Troglodyte

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

more than a few days into the future, instead relying on constant raids and hunting to survive. They take sadistic pleasure in hunting intelligent creatures weaker than themselves and show no mercy

or hesitation, other troglodytes attack and eat it in a frenzy. Troglodytes make little and build less, scavenging their possessions from their prey. They understand the value of metal weapons and

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

. Routine forays and raids onto the surface world have come to a halt, as has the flow of trade and information. Rumors have reached the Lords’ Alliance of demon-worshiping cults and chaos around places such

can confirm the target isn’t Khelessa in disguise. The Lords’ Alliance lost contact with Khelessa months ago, so Eravien doesn’t know where she is. Should Lord Eravien come under attack, use the

Points of Interest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

knight), who has led many successful raids into the Dreadwood. Kiara is a grim figure, always cognizant of the threat posed by the forest’s denizens. She sees trouble behind every piece of news, and she

amounts of stone became available for building. The laborers also took the time to build a tavern, the Miner’s Respite, and spend their off hours there drinking, swapping tales, and gambling. The game

Adventure Models

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

,” both in chapter 2). The Against the Giants table offers suggestions for adventure hooks you can use to build an adventure following this theme. On the world I call home, three linked mountain ranges

—the Crystalmist Mountains, the Jotens, and the Hellfurnaces—are inhabited by fierce giants who launch all-too-frequent raids into the nearby lands of the Yeomanry, Sterich, and Geoff. —Bigby

Chitines

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the chitine knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web. Web

build floors, walls, structures, objects, and traps that benefit and protect the colony. A warrior might be responsible for crafting web armor (which is as tough as hide or leather), while a group of

City Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

chapter 1 is Salida, a pureblood yuan-ti loyal to Ras Nsi. If Salida escorts the characters into the city, she’ll surreptitiously use her sending stone to contact Ras Nsi so that he can prepare an

capture the characters so he can question them about their mission. Grungs A small colony of grungs lives on the rooftops around Nangnang’s shrine (area 18). Ras Nsi regularly mounts raids on them to

Giant, Fog

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

among the rich and refined. These agents take note of treasures that might interest the fog giant, who then plots heists, raids, and other stratagems to seize the chosen prize. A giant might

they seek, and stalking away before the town watch can rally. Intricate Networks. Clever, ambitious, and greedy, many fog giants build up whole networks of bandits, raiders, spies, and criminals. In some

Guild Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

contacts are — facts that you can build on by working with your DM to add some details. The table entries for contacts are written in the first person, where “I” is your character. You’ll roll twice on the

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

Shipwright

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Shipwright You have sailed into war on the decks of great ships, patching their hulls with soup bowls and prayers. You once helped build a fishing vessel that single-handedly saved a town from

. Saltmarsh Ties Ships make Saltmarsh’s economy run. You have contacts with one of the following leaders in town. Choose or roll on the table. d6 Contact 1–2 Eda Oweland 3–4 Gellan Primewater 5–6 Anders Solmor

Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

pawn in a position of power 3 Magic (d6) 1 Obtain an ancient artifact 2 Build a construct or magical device 3 Carry out a deity’s wishes 4 Offer sacrifices to a deity 5 Contact a lost deity or power

Ironmaster

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Shaengarne River. There the dwarf leader died, and his heir demanded that the folk that followed him build a settlement in tribute to Clanmaster Sstar’s grand vision of a dwarven empire. The dwarves found

centuries, following the veins of metal. This brought them into contact with duergar of the Deepkingdom a generation back, and Ironmaster has been at war with them ever since. Storn was himself a veteran

Traditionalists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

traditionalists remember the terrible times during the Sea Princes’ raids and have no desire to see the crown’s ambitions lead to open war. The smugglers who operate in the area tend to be traditionalists. Most

build a new dock. She is suspicious of the dwarves’ mining enterprise and doubts it will amount to much. Personality Traits. Eda swears like a sailor when she is frustrated or angry, and the folk in town

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