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two elements of their character. They are cautious and distrustful, which serves them well as they navigate the dangers of the Underdark and its societies. They also have a stronger-than-normal
some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers’ psionic
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ago but for two elements of their character. They are cautious and distrustful, which serves them well as they navigate the dangers of the Underdark and its societies. They also have a stronger-than
histories of some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers
Sword of Kas
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. His successes earned him Vecna’s admiration and a reward: a sword with as dark a pedigree as the man who would wield it.
For a long time, Kas faithfully served the lich, but as Kas’s
hand, but Vecna also wrought his rebellious lieutenant’s doom, leaving only Kas’s sword behind. The world was made brighter thereby.
The Sword of Kas is a magic, sentient longsword that
Sorcerer
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from him in a mighty blast of lightning. Crouching behind a stalagmite, a halfling points a finger at a charging troglodyte. A blast of fire springs from her finger to strike the creature. She ducks
back behind the rock formation with a grin, unaware that her wild magic has turned her skin bright blue. Sorcerers carry a magical birthright conferred upon them by an exotic bloodline, some
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Fiendish Blessing. The AC of Isolde includes her Charisma bonus.
Innate Spellcasting. Isolde’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). Isolde can innately cast the following
sent malevolent fey creatures to hound Isolde and her Shadowfell carnival. Isolde doesn’t know who is behind this petty torment, nor does she care. Her hunt for the Caller and her thirst for
Kobold
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sent Kurtulmak to retrieve it. Garl lured his pursuer into a maze-like cavern, then collapsed the exits behind him, trapping Kurtulmak for all eternity. Kurtulmak is a hateful deity, one who despises
provoke retaliatory attacks from the creatures they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat.
In a couple of situations, kobolds might
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
;n. Recent events in your homeland have led to the abolition of slavery, and a corresponding increase in the traffic between Mulhorand and the distant parts of Faerûn.
Those who leave behind
along my way. (Good)
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Reserved. As someone new to these strange lands, I am cautious and respectful in my dealings. (Lawful)
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Adventure. I’m far from home, and everything is strange
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possibilities.)
Now you’re looking for something else, perhaps greater reward for the risks you take, or the freedom to choose your own activities. For whatever reason, you’re leaving
behind the life of a soldier for hire, but your skills are undeniably suited for battle, so now you fight on in a different way.
MERCENARIES OF THE NORTH
Countless mercenary companies
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Supernatural Gifts Axel Defois A magical creature like a unicorn might bestow a supernatural gift A supernatural gift is a special reward granted by a being or force of great magical power
. Supernatural gifts come in two forms: Blessing. A Blessing is usually bestowed by a god or a godlike being. Charm. A Charm is usually the work of a powerful spirit, a magical location, or a mythic creature. Unlike a magic item, a supernatural gift isn’t an object and doesn’t require Attunement.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
necessary information from Nebukath, but stealing the book is beyond her ability, so she recruits the characters to carry out this task for the order. Remi offers no reward, but if the characters bring the
book or proof of its destruction to the order, each character receives a blessing of their choice, either from the gods they worship or from a god worshiped by Remi’s holy order: a blessing of health
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Blessings A character might receive a Blessing from a deity for doing something truly momentous—an accomplishment that catches the attention of both gods and mortals. A Blessing is an appropriate
reward for one of the following accomplishments: Restoring a god’s most sacred shrine Foiling an apocalyptic plot by a god’s enemies Helping a god’s favored servant complete a quest An adventurer might
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good fortune. They consider seeing a ki-rin fly overhead a blessing and events that happen on such a day especially auspicious. If a ki-rin alights during a ceremony such as a birth announcement or a
working behind the scenes, or they might be champions of their master’s cause, out to defeat villainy wherever it is found.
When viewed from the outside, a ki-rin’s lair is indistinguishable
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
rarely warrants such a blessing, but slaying the high priest of Tiamat as he attempts to summon the Dragon Queen might. A blessing is an appropriate reward for one of the following accomplishments
Blessings A character might receive a blessing from a deity for doing something truly momentous — an accomplishment that catches the attention of both gods and mortals. Killing rampaging gnolls
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Supernatural Gifts A supernatural gift is a special reward granted by a being or force of great magical power. Such supernatural gifts come in two forms: blessings and charms. A blessing is usually
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
accomplishment that might merit a blessing as a reward. Occasionally, a god might also offer a blessing when sending a champion on a quest, helping them to prepare for the task ahead. A character
. Blessings As described in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, the gods sometimes use blessings to reward their faithful servants for momentous deeds. Completing a quest bestowed by the god is an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Holy Symbol Impromptu Blessing A married couple asked Fazzir to give them a blessing for safe travel for a romantic getaway. Fazzir needs two assistants to perform the ceremony. To conduct the ceremony
on the priest’s mind lingers. Reward After these tasks, Fazzir gives each character 3 GP regardless of their performance. He is just grateful for their support. Good-Faith Discounts
It’s unlikely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
only when the adventure text instructs you to do so. Dragon’s Blessing When the rulers of Yongjing reach an advanced age, they use potions of longevity to increase their life span. These potions are
supplemented with a rare reagent called Dragon’s Blessing. The primary ingredient of this reagent is powdered eggshell from a legendary being known as the Dragon of Heavenly Blessings. Normally, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Conclusion After ridding the temple of Xia’s Cult, the characters can return to Greysmere to collect their reward. Even if they didn’t remove every threat, Oriann trusts the characters accomplished
. Should the characters reveal that a silver dragon was behind the cult’s bizarre activities, Oriann recalls observing a wyrmling soaring among the clouds from time to time, but they know nothing more about it. Jodie Muir
Orc
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battle or illness, but an orc can live to about 40, remaining healthy almost up until the end. Luthic’s divine blessing can further extend an orc’s life, though Gruumsh is never happy when
laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order.
All Are Fighters
Most of the orcs that stay behind when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
9. Vaults These chambers have 15-foot-high, flat ceilings. 9a. Hall of Staffs Mosaics. Tiled mosaics depicting a variety of magic staffs cover the walls. (Hidden behind a mosaic depicting a staff of
thunder and lightning is a secret door.)
Dead End. Part of the eastern wall has been obliterated, leaving behind a jagged dead-end tunnel.
The mosaic of the staff of thunder and lightning, unlike
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
, some motivational power behind this unusual banding of different races of giants. Finally, the party has been instructed to keep any and all loot they chance upon, this being their reward for the
perils they are to face. They are to follow any clues that point toward the sinister hand suspected of guiding the uprising, but are to return at once if they determine exactly the reason or force behind the unholy alliance. Some relic of great evil might be at hand.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
: Creatures. Not every adversary wants to engage in mortal combat. Certain creatures might delight in a battle of wits. The reward for answering a creature’s riddle might be a small treasure, a bit of
hidden weakness. Items. Few things are more enticing than a rare item with magical properties hidden behind a riddle. Items have the added benefit of being portable, allowing the characters to ponder a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Inscrutable Like a sphinx, you have a mind like a maze, impenetrable to mortal scrutiny. This might be a gift or training from an actual sphinx, the blessing (or curse) of a god, or an inexplicable
chapter 3).
3 I only speak in the past tense, as if all things I say have already transpired.
4 I have sworn a vow to allow no living person to see behind the mask that covers my face at all
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Fellik to move on to his rightful afterlife in Mount Celestia. Fellik is good natured but cautious and indecisive. He’s wary of the characters and won’t do anything they say unless a character does it
association. Valder offers the characters no reward—their reward is escape from Curst. If pressed, Valder flips them 2 electrum coins, which is most of the money he has in the shack (he saves another 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
welcome is contradicted by angry voices and cries of pain coming from behind a building.
The bounty hunters have attacked several villagers who questioned their intentions. The other locals have
retreated to their homes while several bounty hunter guards have set an ambush for anyone coming down the road, crouching low and hiding behind the wall near the archway. A character who is looking for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
to bring down that beast. Its pelt would be worth a fortune, even if it’s not real gold. A few of the more cautious types warn that the creature is clearly a blessed being and that killing it would
will do his best to reward them at the end of the journey. The story is true; several wizards in Waterdeep could remove the curse. The elf cannot pay a reward at the end, but the characters earn 500 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
to bring down that beast. Its pelt would be worth a fortune, even if it’s not real gold. A few of the more cautious types warn that the creature is clearly a blessed being and that killing it would
will do his best to reward them at the end of the journey. The story is true; several wizards in Waterdeep could remove the curse. The elf cannot pay a reward at the end, but the characters earn 500
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
in the face of devastating tragedy are better suited for character backstories. DM Die Rolling Should you hide your die rolls behind a DM screen, or should you roll your dice in the open for all the
in the open demonstrates impartiality—you’re not fudging rolls to the characters’ benefit or detriment. Even if you usually roll behind a screen, it can be fun to make an especially dramatic roll where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat. In a couple of situations, kobolds might abandon this careful approach. First, because of their
to use any such item they come across. When kobolds sense an opportunity to separate a magic item from its owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
breaks off all contact with the characters for the time being. On the other hand, if the characters try to confront the drow spies, they avoid contact but leave behind a black eye patch as a calling
pretends to be. Bregan D’aerthe Missions Party Level Mission Brief Mission Requirements and Reward 2nd “I’d like you to steal a silk handkerchief from a Waterdavian noble and give it to a tiefling girl
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
in the face of devastating tragedy are better suited for character backstories. DM Die Rolling Should you hide your die rolls behind a DM screen, or should you roll your dice in the open for all the
in the open demonstrates impartiality—you’re not fudging rolls to the characters’ benefit or detriment. Even if you usually roll behind a screen, it can be fun to make an especially dramatic roll where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
them a reward. The Party Doesn’t Engage. If the party does nothing, the laughing bandits offer the complicit party a parting favor pilfered from the defeated knight. The Party Catches the Lie. If the
party sees through the ruse, the succubi reveal their true forms and applaud the characters’ perceptiveness with a reward. In every case, a member of the party is offered a choice between two infernal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
is to garner intelligence as to what or who is behind the unholy alliance of hill, stone, frost, and possibly other types of giants as well. Any such information gained is to be delivered by the
fastest means to the nobles sponsoring the expedition, while the party is to follow up clues in order to prosecute offenders. Any treasure taken is to be kept by the party; this is their reward for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Demonic hyenas known as shoosuvas are dispatched by Yeenoghu to aid his most exalted champions. Among the gnolls, the appearance of a shoosuva is a reward for recent triumphs and a harbinger of great
largely ignore these animals. They tend to gather around fangs in battle, eager to partake of Yeenoghu’s blessing and its horrid transformation. Leucrottas Brought forth during Yeenoghu’s ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
6. Teleportation Statues Each of these areas is hidden behind a secret door. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher and approach within 20 feet of either secret door
hear a whispering voice from behind it. The voice says in Elvish, “This way.” Behind each secret door is a dusty, dead-end hallway containing a 10-foot-tall statue of a drow that radiates an aura of