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If there’s a plan, I’ll probably forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll probably ignore it.
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Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
kenku make an easy living serving as messengers, spies, and lookouts for thieves’ guilds, bandits, and other criminal cartels. A network of kenku can relay a bird call or similar noise across the
tapping a stone to show how bored he is. He plays with his dagger and studies the Lords’ Alliance agent sitting at the bar.” Creating a vocabulary of noises for the other players to decode
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Fear An overwhelming foe or horrid monster doesn’t need magic or some supernatural ability to strike fear into the most stalwart adventurers. During any frightful encounter, you can call on a
might be reasons to have one or more characters make saving throws to resist being frightened: The character experiences one of their Seeds of Fear. An enemy is immune to the character’s attacks or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
collapsed fort residents informally call the Library of Dundoolin. Workers dig to uncover caches of documents stored in underground chambers sealed off long ago when boggarts collapsed a significant
well as Dundoolin’s common folk, Ern ensures excavators work with the care the ancient documents require. When it’s in Shadowmoor, Dundoolin is called Dundaeron. Reasons to Visit Adventurers might visit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
purchase from duergar traders in Mantol-Derith (see chapter 9). Tappy Foamstrap, a bored deep gnome, runs the inn. The characters’ arrival is the most exciting thing that has happened in months, so she
settlement. (The scouts don’t know that this gnome is the Pudding King.) The Stoneheart Enclave is closing in on a solution to the threat of Ogrémoch’s Bane (untrue). The gnomes call a large unclaimed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Emridy Meadows. A character with the Wayfarer background might know Miklos as a generous man who gives away food and sometimes even lodging to people in need. Reasons to Visit. Adventurers might
visit the Black Dragon Inn for one of the following reasons: Eavesdropper’s Paradise. Many clandestine meetings occur at the Black Dragon. Adventurers eavesdropping on private conversations might overhear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
harmed. Thassa’s followers might become villains for a vast range of reasons. Some become obsessed with recovering or keeping hidden the secrets of the deep. Others come to worship the ocean itself, with
have claimed it.
Thassa’s Monsters Any sea creature might answer Thassa’s call. In addition to any aquatic beast or being of elemental water, the Thassa’s Monsters table presents a few of her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, and Dementlieu, the mystical writings and talismans the wereravens carried from Barovia came to the attention of the bored elite. Fascinated, these socialites became obsessed with the occult, seeking
dilettantes, reclusive scholars, correspondents from other domains, and hucksters. At any time, members of the organization might call upon their contacts to uncover some esoteric secret, engage in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
arms and tries to get those around her to listen. A bored-looking human in a chain shirt and shield decorated with the sigil of Neverwinter stands next to the dwarf. He finally bangs his spear against
his shield to quiet the tumult.
The dwarf is Grizzelda Copperwraught, who the settlers call “the Growler,” but never within earshot of her. She was personally hired by Lord Neverember to oversee the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
frequently wear magic rings that allow a War Wizards to know where they’ve gone and to scry upon them. Removing such a ring, even for innocent reasons, can call a cadre of battle-ready War Wizards to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. They also can’t trust the moronic squidlings to accomplish such a delicate task. For these reasons, the gnome ceremorphs need help. They have built a device that can detect the presence of psi
their way toward Ten-Towns with the gnome squidlings in tow. Roleplaying the Gnome Ceremorphs Vorryn and Dredavex want to leave Icewind Dale and return to the stars they call home with their squidling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Tu’narath They call it the City of Death. I would mock such a tired excuse for a name, but if it fits, who am I to argue?
— Gimble, gnome bard
When the githyanki fled from the illithids
vessels. If that’s not enough to bring them to heel, the call goes out for a squad of dragon-mounted knights. I have been to Tu’narath. A heaven for the githyanki it is not. Their apathy and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. The Social Contract of Adventures You must provide reasonably appealing reasons for characters to undertake the adventures you prepare. (See “Draw In the Players” in chapter 4 for advice on this
prefer to let the DM make a call and continue playing. If you gloss over a rules issue in play, make a note of it and return to the issue later. Some players like to use the rules to argue against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
: Abernathy Vernus (lawful evil cambion) is a friendly, ingratiating fellow who claims to have won a free tour aboard the Concordant Express. He insists that others call him Vern. No other passengers occupy
is less cooperative than when he was dead, for reasons explained in the “Motive” section below. He offers no possible reasons for why someone would want to kill him. Speaking with the Dead. If a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
fortune, around his neck. It’s Omin Dran! With no introduction, the CEO of Acquisitions Incorporated speaks.
“Thank you for answering my call so quickly. When the earthquake struck the city two days ago
.
Through a crazy and never-to-be-explained misunderstanding, Omin believes that the characters are a group of experienced adventurers that he put out a call for just the day before. If the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. The Social Contract of Adventures You must provide reasonably appealing reasons for characters to undertake the adventures you prepare. In exchange, the players should go along with those hooks
discussions at the table. Some groups don’t mind putting the game on hold while they discuss different interpretations of a rule. Others prefer to let the DM make a call and continue playing. If you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
for oneself. Let each worshiper commune in their own way, as the saying goes. Divine magic also provides a means of communing with the gods and can be used to call upon their guidance. Divine
, but they aren’t taken into custody or punished as long as they obey the laws of the city. Some places take this form of persecution a step further, for a variety of reasons. A tyrant might outlaw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Complication
1 The dragon has no interest in fighting and tries to avoid the characters, until they anger the dragon through significantly injury or insult.
2 The dragon is too bored to
, damaging their equipment, insulting them, or showing how ineffectual their attacks are.
5 The dragon has a way to call for help hidden deep inside the lair, such as a magic horn that summons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
that he will never reclaim his throne. Some of these giants look for purpose in the service of other gods or powers. Giants who remain faithful to the gods of the Ordning call these other powers
thus properly belongs to the Ordning, but others say he formed from Annam’s spilled blood. For a variety of reasons, he is never accorded equal status to the All-Father’s other children. Known as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
seedy sailors that call the City of Sails their home port, she knew that a shop helping pirates with limb replacements would always make money. However, she felt that a hook was more useful as a
Enterprises’ true headquarters is an expensive and well-appointed flagship called The Maverick. The ship sails constantly, rarely putting into port for security reasons. But the organization has a much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
your group as the adventuring arm of the organization, or perhaps a legion of paladins who call on your group’s finesse where swords and shields fail. You might receive orders directly from the immortal
, even if their reasons are unclear until you arrive. 6 Divinity’s Voice. Otherworldly messages direct you to undertake divine quests. Religious Order Member Your primary duty to a religious order is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
call the Fortress of Memories. The fortress is a mournful place, filled with incessant echoes of the past. Flocks of ravens that act as her eyes and ears darken the skies around it when they emerge
reasons why folk would subject themselves to this dangerous experience are numerous, including: To free themselves from a dark and terrible past. It is said that the Raven Queen can make you confront
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
its community behind for a number of reasons. A clan that is forced to relocate (perhaps because of invading creatures or a natural disaster) might decide to seek refuge or opportunity in a city or
call home. Often, they join other halflings who have set up shop and support whatever enterprises their newfound friends have created, making a living as storytellers, bakers, chefs, or shopkeepers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
purpose. Types of Ancient Beings From brooding dragons to unfathomable voices whispering from the dark, ancient beings guide and empower mortals for inscrutable reasons. The relationship your group has
has access to certain magic items. You can purchase common magic items from your patron contact. The DM determines the available stock or can call for a group Intelligence (Investigation) check to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
and regroup in the menagerie (area G21), where they can call on the creatures there to aid them. Each hag carries an iron key that opens all the pens in the menagerie (area G21). If the adventurers
member of the Burning Circle from Arborean Springs, captured about three months ago and extremely bored 2 Serev (Medium Noble), a human who fled the destruction of Arcadian Springs and came here in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
warns the cultists in areas K2 and K3. If the characters openly approach the gate and call out, read the following text: Clattering sounds and muffled voices come from inside the gatehouse. Then a human
, Jolliver Grimjaw felt that he didn’t have sufficient numbers to hold Rivergard against a determined attack, so he employs three bugbears to augment the garrison. The bugbears are bored and spoiling for a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
and respected member of the guild. Other members of the guild have a friendly attitude toward you by default. (Individual members of the guild might have reasons to dislike you despite your renown
the normal daily expenditure. See chapter 5 of the Player’s Handbook for more information on lifestyle expenses. A prominent position in a guild often allows you to call on the services of lower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
vex other creatures. Their reasons for deception vary, ranging from harmless pranks to malicious infiltration. When a high fae impostor takes on the identity of another creature, the impostor magically
with the elemental powers of Eldraine, allowing the mages to call on forces like the eastern wind or the fiery hearth. High Fae Mage Medium Fey (Sorcerer), Any Alignment
Armor Class 14 (17 with mage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
sometimes called the Ghostwood for two reasons. First, its proximity to the Ice Mountains leaves it constantly shrouded in cold mists. Second, undead are known to haunt the Vordrorn Forest, particularly
ranger who knows the forest pretty well and has friends among the wood elves who live there. Weathercote Forest For reasons unknown, no divination spell or scrying sensor can penetrate the dry patch of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
of the early knights achieved renown for their heroics. Today, the Knights of the Unicorn continue to call the Helm and Cloak their informal headquarters. The establishment is even run by two retired
temple’s intercession. For countless reasons, Baldurians are reluctant to trust the Watch, the Flaming Fist, or the Guild. When they find it necessary to seek aid from an influential organization, such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
, the path opens onto a wide ledge and then doubles back sharply into the mountainside.
Two bestial humanoids in hide armor stand watch on the ledge. They appear inattentive and bored.
Creatures
a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check, a character notices the slits. Developments. If they are attacked or confronted by more than one character, Wark and Thark call out a warning that’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
shows signs of damage, but the floor is swept clean of rubble. Sitting on the bedrolls are four bored, red-skinned Humanoids.
Four hobgoblins are quartered in this room. Because their goblin neighbors
: Goblin Shrine The Cragmaws have been using this place as a shrine to a made-up god they call the Jagged Tooth. This chamber occupies the northern tower of the castle. A stone altar stands in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
door is sculpted to look like the head of a cat. As you approach, it purrs, “Why, hello there.”
This door was meant to require a password to be opened, but the door grew bored of asking for the
beneficial properties (see appendix A). The hags hope to buy time until they can turn the tables on the characters and make them suffer for their insolence. Leader of Valor’s Call. The helmed knight, named
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
of the early knights achieved renown for their heroics. Today, the Knights of the Unicorn continue to call the Helm and Cloak their informal headquarters. The establishment is even run by two retired
petitioners seeking the temple’s intercession. For countless reasons, Baldurians are reluctant to trust the Watch, the Flaming Fist, or the Guild. When they find it necessary to seek aid from an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
forced out from underground risks becoming lost in the realm of dreams, living ever after as a twisted version of its former self that the giants call a dreamwalker (see chapter 3 for more information on
sometimes hire agents that they dispatch to investigate portents and to retrieve items the giants need for their oracles. It’s dangerous work, for two reasons. The obvious one is that the task involves