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made him the envy of many rival spellcasters.
Ringlerun has a good heart, but he’s easily distracted by intellectual pursuits. He would rather spend time in quiet contemplation or reading than in
described here. (The other members, who do not appear in this adventure, are busy elsewhere.) Strongheart is always on the lookout for courageous heroes who are willing to devote themselves to a good cause. Only good-aligned characters are allowed to join Valor’s Call.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
increase in either case, causing the organization to become the Brightguard’s greatest rival. If the characters remain in Akharin Sangar, Artavazda or the Ghorbani sisters seek to enlist them in the
factions’ conflict. As either the Brightguard continues to crack down on rebels or the Silent Roar encourages wider resistance, the characters are likely to be drawn into increasingly desperate conflicts, eventually coming to the attention of the land’s ruler, Atash himself.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
beyond. If Kirina and Kedjou’s plot isn’t revealed, Kirina’s rise in influence continues. Knowing the depths of his rival’s treachery, Prince Simbon might request the characters’ aid in exposing the rival prince’s future plots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
-skinned humanoid wearing shackles on its ankles. The crane lowers the cage by a chain into the slime, immersing the creature in the goo for a minute before hoisting it back out. This dunking continues
again and again, and the trapped creature seems helpless to stop it.
Long ago, Bel imprisoned a rival pit fiend named Shummrath at the bottom of this deep chasm. Over the years, Shummrath has been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Rival Princes When the characters arrive at the square, read or paraphrase the following: Locals crowd a shaded square, listening to a fervent argument between two well-dressed human men wearing dark
speaks, while the Anisan city folk shout agreement when Simbon speaks. As the debate continues, a muscular dwarf miner carrying a polished copper pick approaches the characters. This is Uzoma, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
with a 3-mile jaunt to Bryn Shander, continues with an exhausting 23-mile journey to Caer-Dineval, and ends with a 3-mile hike around Lac Dinneshere to Caer-Konig. Characters can reduce the total
the dwarves have little food to spare and are too busy to entertain guests for any longer than that. Characters who have completed the “Foaming Mugs” quest however, have earned the dwarves’ favor and are welcome to stay as long as they like.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
inns, discrediting rival businesses while attacking the houses. 4 During a plague, a House Jorasco healer chooses which victims to cure and which to let die — and worse, which ones live to spread the
back House Orien’s favor by disrupting non-Orien trade along a busy route. 9 Two elf assassins, one from House Phiarlan and the other from House Thuranni, are each working to discredit or slay the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Cult Retaliation The eradication of one or more of the surface outposts of the elemental cults marks the characters as dangerous enemies. As the party continues the assault on cult strongholds in
sending or similar warning from a faction NPC that a town is in great danger, providing them with a chance to stop the event.
Dire Tidings While the characters were busy in ruined Tyar-Besil
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created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all
rival orcs first and foremost as competitors for food and victims.
On some occasions, though, tribes that have a common concern band together. The result is an orc horde — a sea of slavering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the safe haven of his tower, Vizeran continues the discussion he began with the characters back at Gravenhollow, speaking more on what he knows of the demon lords. “The only one of my kind who could
manipulator. No more devout than I in the service of the Spider Queen, he arranged for my disgrace and exile. Deprived of my considerable skills, my house fell to our rival, House Do’Urden. Gromph became
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
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
Rival. You seek to weaken or remove a rival to the regent’s rule—perhaps a general, an archdruid, or a noble with a claim to the throne. 3 Expel Corruption. You help the sovereign reform their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
revelation from Annam and begins a campaign of unification and conquest to prepare the way for the All-Father’s return. A rival asks adventurers to stop the prophet. 2 A mysterious woman leads
, which is plundering a busy trade route. 8 Forest gnomes seek protection from Evil Fire cultists who are burning the forest, having grown impatient waiting for Surtur to cleanse the world in flames. 9
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, she would much rather send them against her rival than fight them. At the same time, she knows she cannot be seen as disloyal to the cult’s interests. Negotiating with Talis Talis is wary of the
the following information as long as the character questioning her continues to make a sequence of successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) rolls. Once a roll is failed, she clams up — at least until she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
her entire retinue near the bridge. Although an investigation was undertaken, no sign of Tamal or any of the others was discovered. Thavius Kreeg, Tamal’s rival for the post, was elevated to the post of
caravans camping at the bridge and pilgrims visiting it continues, but now people stay in a caravan ground around a small village that has grown up outside the fort. Activity around the area is overseen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
been summoned from the Shadowfell and forced to stand guard over a wizard’s sanctum.
Adult Shadow Dragon Connections d8 Connected Creatures
1 An adult red dragon continues to serve as
fomorian army for some mysterious purpose.
6 A recently transformed adult shadow dragon uses the new power of shadow to terrorize the adult silver dragon who has been a rival for centuries.
7 An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
turned to her advantage, she would much rather send them against her rival than fight them. At the same time, she knows she cannot be seen as disloyal to the cult’s interests. Negotiating with Talis
information as long as the character questioning her continues to make a sequence of successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) rolls. Once a roll is failed, she clams up—at least until she is bribed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
continues: “I am so pleased to have you all here with me today! This is an opportunity for all of us to learn more about ourselves, our fellow students, and the amazing world around us. Today we’ll be
) Accidentally triggered a protective spell on a book that caused another student to be banished to an extradimensional space for a short time 3 Grayson Wildemere (Silverquill) Defaced a rival student’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
that Kopoha isn’t on the guest list. As Kopoha grows more insistent, winds carrying the scent of a thunderstorm rise around the pair. The argument continues until the characters intervene. Any
defeat by her bitterest rival, her sister Alethira. The two are always trying to outdo each other as they vie for their parents’ approval. They are usually well matched, but this time Alethira humiliated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
House of the All-Seeing Orb Tashluta is the busy port-city capital of Tashalar, set between sea, mountains, and jungle. It is a welcoming stopover point for travelers, merchants, and traders in the
, Shir says that the high priest went through the portal to visit Valin eight months ago and has not come back. Messages received from him through Valin’s attendant, Alessia, say that he continues to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
hawk or an owl. Most serve as messengers and spies, flying over the busy streets or high over the land while carrying or seeking vital information for their masters. Anvilwrought Raptor
Tiny
splendor continues to develop. Burnished Hart
Medium construct, unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed 50 ft.
STR
17 (+3)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
love, and go to war with each other. To join one is a mark of honor and continues a grand tradition that Luskar associate with democracy, self-determination, and individuality. Each Ship has its own
an advantageous decision from the Magistrates, or having a business rival or undesired suitor arrested, accosted, or roughed up. Given its status as the harbor that feeds the goods of Mirabar to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
in this district devoted to higher learning.
The Last Academies, a collection of rival institutions, are named as such because once you finish here, there’s nowhere else to learn. Each institution
wander and peruse the staggering array of magical shops and businesses here competing for attention and coin. High Netherese often bring their Caldron Magen (see appendix B) bodyguards to this busy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
immortal merchants make up the bank’s board of directors, who ensure the institution’s reach continues to widen. They seek power through profit, conquering worlds without armies of their own by
Presence. The Free League congregates in the Great Bazaar. Although the Harmonium patrols the bazaar’s busy avenues, it’s the members of the Free League who capture thieves and decide whether to turn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
certain defeat at the hands of his other enemies. Rool’s betrayal doesn’t make him friendly toward the party. Once Daggerdark is dispatched, Rool continues to fight the adventurers to the bitter end
, grinning with the satisfaction that he dealt the fatal blow to his hated rival. 3. Hekaton in Chains Two Kraken Society cultists stand watch on the decks fore and aft of King Hekaton, who lies on his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
other legions when a host forms. The warlords of rival legions don’t seek to depose the leader of the host unless the fortunes of war create the opportunity. Each legion records all the insults directed
case, a group of conquered people serves the host best when it continues to produce resources that the goblinoids can use. Only when a settlement offers stiff resistance or has no lasting value to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
nobles enjoy food and refreshments here. You can add a named guest by rolling once on the Gala Guests table. P8: Kitchen The scent of herbs and the clatter of pots fill this busy kitchen. Amid the satyr
and pixie cooks stands a much taller figure with pale, knotted, bark-like skin. Her glassy black eyes survey the kitchen’s staff with piercing sternness.
Two satyrs and three pixies busy themselves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
library and used it to teach himself magic. He has been busy constructing a teleportation circle in the hope of escaping Barovia and leaving his parents to their doom. N3a. Entrance Hall and Vestibule
Gallery If the characters arrive here from the entrance hall (area N3a), read: The staircase climbs twenty feet to a beautifully appointed gallery that continues toward the west, running almost the length
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, and poisoned conditions, and to exhaustion. The clockwork behir does its best to destroy the characters, and continues fighting even after Lottie’s illusion departs (see
would totally love to save the world, but she’s in the middle of a retreat and completely busy. It’s a lot of work keeping all these liches happy. When the characters have learned all you want them to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
presumes they have come seeking an audience with Jarazoun. The arcanaloth languidly informs the characters that the efreeti is too busy to meet with them. If the characters reveal their true purpose
demiplane until the gem is replaced or someone else accesses the room with a demiplane spell. Treasure. If removed from the wall, the gem continues to radiate magic but doesn’t otherwise function. It is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
time these places are busy, and the workers have little time for chatter. 19. Oweland House The Oweland family has owned this sprawling mansion for generations. Despite the family’s wealth, the building
captivating song continues to echo through the weave and draw fish to the area. The siren’s sisters and allies, among them a powerful djinn, have scoured the planes in search of her spirit for centuries.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
patient. For now, she tries to convince Shatterkeel to strike against the rival cults, hoping that the air or fire cultists kill him for her and clear the way for her to take over the Crushing Wave cult
successful DC 15 Dexterity check and a set of thieves’ tools, or the gate can be wrenched open with a successful DC 25 Strength check. West Tunnel. This passage continues west to area A14 in the Temple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Even a once-busy portage road around the falls is little more than a deer trail now. Shining White The spirit mound of the Griffon tribe sits atop a rocky hill overlooking a tributary of the Surbrin
initiative count, the ghost of another chieftain appears next to the tree. This process continues until four Uthgardt ghosts have been defeated. The ghosts don’t attack members of the Blue Bear tribe. Any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, all of them tapped. Busy servers pour frothy mugs and serve them to the multitude of dwarves already here. As Rizwin steps into the tavern, she claps her hands once and several dwarves quickly clear
guards issue a warning against bothering folk not in the wedding party, and might eventually search or incarcerate any individual who continues to cause trouble. Tabaxi Merchant. Sticking out like a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
away and never grown back. He brutally attacks other dragons, seeking to slay any wyrm that might rival him in power, in a fighting style marked by sudden attacks and just as sudden disappearances
Mirabar and continues for hundreds of miles southward through the Dessarin Valley, meeting the High Road just north of Waterdeep. Many towns and villages lie along the route and depend on the relative






