being before devout convinced ruin

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

; wealth. Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I hold a scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever — but could also earn me the favor of the Ghost Council. 2 I’m

convinced that everyone I know is plotting against me. 3 I’ll brave any risk if the monetary reward is great enough. 4 I am convinced that I am far more important than anyone else is

Sins of Our Elders

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

spirit called a gwishin and became convinced that the city she had dedicated her life to had forgotten her. Now the powerful spirit spreads a mysterious fog across the land that drains the memories of Yeonido’s people so they aren’t even aware of their own ruin.

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. The Cause of Righteousness A paladin swears to uphold justice and righteousness, to stand with the good things of the world against the encroaching

paladins take their work seriously. A delve into an ancient ruin or dusty crypt can be a quest driven by a higher purpose than the acquisition of treasure. Evil lurks in dungeons and primeval forests

Fenthaza

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

serpent god and pleases her with torture and sacrifice. Fenthaza has long resented Ras Nsi for hanging onto the threads of his humanity. Now her visions portend ruin at Ras Nsi’s hands, and she

actively plots against him. Her dreams have revealed a treasure called the Black Opal Crown, hidden deep within the Tomb of the Nine Gods. She’s convinced that the crown is the key to unleashing Dendar the

Mudgraw

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

. Convinced that he is a natural leader, Mudgraw likes to bellow and be heard, and he never admits to being wrong, even when he doesn’t know what he’s talking about. The tortle druid (see “Tortles

ambushed by yuan-ti, and Mudgraw was forced to abandon his companions. He hid in a ruin that was once a shrine to the god Ubtao, was transfixed by the maze-like imagery on the walls, and found a

Hill Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

giants might be suspicious and protective of their territories, but some might be convinced to share their bounties with travelers willing to entertain them. Disaster, invasion, or want might drive

hill giants from their homes into other people’s lands. Some displaced hill giants might steal what they need or seek revenge for their losses by causing ruin among smaller beings. Others might take up

Edermath Orchard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Order of the Gauntlet, a devout and vigilant group that seeks to protect others from the depredations of evildoers. The order is always vigilant, ready to smite evil, enforce justice, and enact

safe house lies under Tresendar Manor, the ruin at the east edge of town. (See the “Tresendar Manor” section for more information.) Quest: Old Owl Trouble. Daran has heard stories from prospectors in

Band

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

Band Irina Nordsol A small band of hill giants hunts across a ruin-studded landscape The giants most commonly encountered in the world are bands of two to four who are united by a common

Devout giants live a monastic life at a sacred site with vast magical power—power the adventurers require to deal with a cosmic threat. From the perspective of smaller people, a roving giant

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

resources the Heralds of the Comet wants: a magic item or artifact, or simply wealth. Some initiates, convinced they are robbing wicked people to benefit the greater good, are sent to steal from the

. Inside Job. A newly inducted hierophant is appalled to learn the cult’s secret teachings. While posing as a devout leader, the hierophant asks the characters to help bring down the organization

Goblinoid NPCs

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

muut and atcha (honor and duty), but they believe that humans and their kin don’t deserve to be treated with honor. All the goblinoid races work together among the Dhakaani, and all are convinced of

Dhakaani strike force attacks a Deneith outpost built atop a goblin ruin. Are the goblins just angry about the desecration, or is something hidden beneath the outpost? 7 A bugbear of the Kech Sharaat, to

Heroes of Destiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

, crescent-shaped birthmark. Puzzle Your studies led you to a scrap of prophecy or the memoir of a prominent figure, which calls your beliefs into question. Rogue A devout individual whom you looked up to

revealed themself to be false, a disciple of a power opposed to your beliefs. Ruin You were once a favored adherent of a religious order, but you’ve been cast out in disgrace. Sage An otherworldly being

Meeting Eldemere

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

research has since convinced me this Brazen Egg holds a final gift from Cozmioko and a way to spoil Anthradusk’s plans. To do so, you must return to Haskasori, release the egg’s power to weaken

populace against the dragon. Cozmioko left; within a few short years, Haskasori fell to ruin.” Eldemere politely refuses to join the party if invited. Secretly she fears Anthradusk is looking for her

Planar Observatory

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

eventual destruction of a humanoid city. A disguised silver dragon, cunning and subtle, works to destabilize the city and bring about its ruin. 3 A local librarian is a disguised gold dragon in the service

of the Chamber, who provides useful leads to send the characters down paths vital to the Prophecy. 4 A dragon becomes convinced that the dragonmarked houses are corrupting the Prophecy. It might

Personal Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

flaw for your character. Your character’s flaw represents some vice, compulsion, fear, or weakness — in particular, anything that someone else could exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act

principles if she’s convinced that a particular achievement would demonstrate her maturity. Artemis Entreri is completely walled off from any personal relationship and just wants to be left alone.

Religious Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

and permanently laying them to rest. 2 Devout Scholars. This federation prizes knowledge and texts pertaining to their god. They collect rare holy books and record the life stories of miracle-working

all threats to their beliefs. 6 Doomsaying Evangelists. This order believes the world is about to end. They’re convinced that if they persuade everyone else of this fact they might stave off the

Giant Patrons

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

Assignments d6 Assignment 1 Follow a map found in an ancient tome to a long-forgotten ruin in search of treasure or lore. 2 Find a new route around or across inhospitable terrain such as a desert

with their eager students. The archetypal giant tutor is a stone giant who is convinced the surface world—the world of dreams—has important wisdom to impart, just as the gods sometimes speak through

Adventure Models

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

finances an expedition to a remote ruin to retrieve giant-made art and artifacts. 4 The characters’ research suggests the last known location of the Axe of the Dwarvish Lords (or some other artifact

they want to retrieve) was in an ancient giant stronghold. 5 Adventurers tracking a monster discover its lair in an ancient giants’ ruin. While they hunt the monster, they can also piece together the

Werewolves in the Mist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

. Only then can the order mount an organized assault. As you prepare to depart, a knight of the order named Lanniver Strayl offers you his blessing. Lanniver Strayl (LG male human knight), a devout

that he can gain prestige within the Lords’ Alliance if he learns the whereabouts of the “ancient portal” that the werewolves are using and destroys it. He is convinced that the portal represents a

Class Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

unmistakable sign. I dropped everything to serve the divine. 4 Although I was always devout, it wasn’t until I completed a pilgrimage that I knew my true calling. 5 I used to serve in my religion’s bureaucracy

became a sorcerer because … 1 When I was born, all the water in the house froze solid, the milk spoiled, or all the iron turned to copper. My family is convinced that this event was a harbinger of

Alignment

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

exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act against your best interests. More significant than negative personality traits, a flaw might answer any of these questions: What enrages you? What’s the

ago. She might even be tempted to act against her principles if she’s convinced that a particular achievement would demonstrate her maturity. Artemis Entreri is completely walled off from any personal relationship and just wants to be left alone.

Gate of Illumination Locations

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

a seed.” A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (History or Religion) check recognizes these statues as devout figures from local legends who earned the favor of the gods. If Ollin is with

mortality. The magma vents beneath the volcano connect to the Elemental Plane of Fire. Izel convinced the awed salamanders on the other side to assist him. He knows nothing of the vicious attacks

Annam and the Ordning

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

believe he lost hope in his descendants when their ancient empires fell into ruin. Some claim he was weakened after a long battle against his brother, Memnor (who is more commonly described as one of

different giant kinds. Even on worlds where Annam’s priests are important, many giants (sometimes including his priests) are convinced Annam no longer hears the prayers of his people. Brian Valeza The

Temple Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

nave lies in ruin. Piles of masonry from the roof litter the floor. From somewhere ahead, you hear muffled voices and low chants. A silver-masked cultist waits in the middle of the floor. Leathery

. The succubus doubled down on her efforts when her patron god, Gazra, ordered her to found the Order of Falling Ash. Now convinced the cult is her path to power, Cinderhide will do anything to unseat

The Fissure

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

other kind. Directly in front of the missing door, the walls, ceiling, and floor have fallen away to reveal a deep sinkhole fissure. Inside the ruin, a hempen rope anchored firmly in the rubble

is starting to fear (rightfully) that Caerhan is dead, however, and if the characters treat him kindly, he might be convinced to join them. Gorkoh carries standard goblin weapons, plus three potions

Demon Types

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

creatures foolish enough to summon them. Although glabrezus are devastating in combat, they prefer to tempt victims into ruin, using power or wealth as a lure. Engaging in guile, trickery, and evil

dispatches yochlols to the Material Plane to guard her temples and to aid her most devout priestesses. Yochlols don’t form outside Lolth’s realm of the Demonweb, and they serve no demon lords except their

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Evermoors is a vast, unsettled area of fog-shrouded hills, cold bogs, rocky ridges, and small peaks. Adventurers crossing this expanse might spot the occasional castle ruin or crumbled tower — a

Gauntlet. Helm’s Hold is firmly under the Gilded Eye’s control, and its members have taken Helm’s doctrine of protection to extremes. The high-minded inquisitors of the Gilded Eye are convinced that

Metallic Dragons

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

in its hoard for the greater good. However, another creature’s need for or right to the item is often unclear from the dragon’s point of view. A metallic dragon must be bribed or otherwise convinced to

have no need for maps. Adventurers and wanderers should be wary if they happen across a chest hidden in an oasis or a treasure cache tucked away in a half-buried desert ruin, for these might be parts

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