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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
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Sammaster was a keenly intelligent wizard born centuries ago. A quick study throughout his itinerant apprenticeship, Sammaster primarily studied magic relating to dragons. After learning all
dracoliches, magically bound dragons to his service, and learned how to drive dragons across Faerûn into a berserk rage. He considered his intellect beyond morality and became paranoid, resentful, and
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Sammaster was a keenly intelligent wizard born centuries ago. A quick study throughout his itinerant apprenticeship, Sammaster primarily studied magic relating to dragons. After learning all he could from
bound dragons to his service, and learned how to drive dragons across Faerûn into a berserk rage. He considered his intellect beyond morality and became paranoid, resentful, and megalomaniacal
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
as dragonnes, liondrakes rely on their ferocity and their frightful roar to overcome prey and drive off rivals.
Liondrakes are voracious hunters that range across well-established territories. They
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
sometimes ill-tempered and territorial, brackish trudges are usually content to mind their own business. When trudges are roused to defend themselves or drive off rivals, their punishing tusks laced
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Mountain Born. The goliath is acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet.
Powerful Build. The goliath counts as one size larger when determining its carrying capacity and
giant;frost giants, remorhaz;remorhazes, ice troll;ice trolls, young white dragon;young white dragons, the treacherous mountain terrain, and the cruel indifference of nature.
Bitter Rivals. Skytower
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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Mountain Born. Aruk is acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet.
Powerful Build. Aruk counts as one size larger when determining his carrying capacity and the weight he can
, ice troll;ice trolls, young white dragon;young white dragons, the treacherous mountain terrain, and the cruel indifference of nature.
Bitter Rivals. Skytower Shelter and Wyrmdoom Crag are two
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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
in battle. The strain of his long years of rule is etched on his weather-worn face.
Jarund's late son, Jarund Twice-Born, was killed almost a decade ago while trying to bring down a cave bear, leaving
Jarund without an heir. He has failed to produce another child with his wife, Wynneth, and his mistress, Froya, so the future of his royal line remains uncertain.
Auril's unyielding winter concerns
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
concerns of those who crawl upon the land? (Any)
3
Curiosity. I want to know about everything that enters my domain, especially oddities from the surface world. (Any)
4
Supremacy. Creatures who
Hook
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A ruthless shipping magnate has bribed a dragon turtle to attack competitors’ vessels and drive them out of business.
2
A curious dragon turtle swam upriver from the sea
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
of the Shadowfell as their dominion. From these blighted lands, they wage war against their rivals, commanding hordes of the undying in a bid to establish dominance. Yet skull lords always prove to be
their own worst enemies; each is a combined being born from three hateful individuals, and they constantly plot against themselves.
Infighting and treachery brought skull lords into existence. The
Barbarian
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the latest challenger to her authority over their tribe, ready to break his neck with her bare hands as she did to the last six rivals.
Frothing at the mouth, a dwarf slams his helmet into the face
of his drow foe, then turns to drive his armored elbow into the gut of another.
These barbarians, different as they might be, are defined by their rage: unbridled, unquenchable, and unthinking fury
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
)
2
Indifference. What do I care for the fleeting concerns of those who crawl upon the land? (Any)
3
Curiosity. I want to know about everything that enters my domain, especially oddities from
1
A ruthless shipping magnate has bribed a dragon turtle to attack competitors’ vessels and drive them out of business.
2
A curious dragon turtle swam upriver from the sea and is now
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
difficult and struggle to say the right thing in social situations.
3
My intensity can drive others away.
4
I hold grudges and have difficulty forgiving others.
5
I become irrational when
, you are friends of Tom and Will Stoutly and can turn to them for help and support. Eliander Fireborn, captain of the guard, also makes time to listen to your concerns.
Dragonborn
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it, this time, seemed completely still—the indifference of a dragon, even to Farideh.
— Erin M. Evans, The Adversary
Born of dragons, as their name proclaims, the dragonborn walk
to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining the bounds of that position.
A continual drive for
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
would be exterminated to the last member, and the Mark of Death would be eliminated from the world.
The line of Vol had long been rivals of the Undying Court, and many whisper even today that the
child born of dragon and elf could become a godlike avatar of death.
Illmarrow Rises. Even as dragons and elves fought to destroy the line of Vol, a child was born to the house: Erandis. A scion of elf
Changeling
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Long ago there was a woman named Jes, and she had one hundred children. Her rivals conspired against her and swore to kill her children. Jes begged the Sovereigns for help, but their only answer
changelings with suspicion.
A Hidden People
Wherever humans live, changelings reside also; the question is whether their presence is known.
Changelings are born to one of three paths. A few are raised
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
City of Skilled Hands.
Even if you’re not city-born or city-bred, this background can describe your early years as a member of law enforcement. Most settlements of any size have their own
suit your identity as a member of the city watch.
Your bond is likely associated with your fellow watch members or the watch organization itself and almost certainly concerns your community. Your
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
experienced adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and
visits from a drow mage who corrects what the dragon has learned about the history of the elven schism.
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A young emerald dragon attempts to drive off a clan of cyclops;cyclopes who have taken up
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Endurance. We who dwell beneath the waves can weather all storms. (Any)
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Indifference. What do I care for the fleeting concerns of those who crawl upon the land? (Any
ruthless shipping magnate has bribed a dragon turtle to attack competitors’ vessels and drive them out of business.
2
A curious dragon turtle swam upriver from the sea and is now stuck beneath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, the Caller. But the small concerns of the Carnival nag at her ceaselessly, exacerbated by the fey interlopers drawn to her presence. Her burdens drive her to seek seclusion to keep her legendary
Kalashtar
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I am kalashtar, born of two worlds. Over a thousand years ago, my ancestor bound her bloodline to the spirit Kashtai, and I am a child of that union. Kashtai moves within me. Her memories come to
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Kalashtar Quirks
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Quirk
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You try to understand the motives and feelings of your enemies.
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You prefer using telepathy over speaking aloud.
3
You feel a strong drive to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
of major concerns in their people’s homelands, as well as potential threats to the Citadel, while the Shieldbearers of the Citadel (see the “Palace of Exile” section) seek information so they can
identify crisis points where their operatives are needed. Even common citizens might hire folk from the Court to find missing loved ones, locate lost family treasures, or gather information on rivals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
of major concerns in their people’s homelands, as well as potential threats to the Citadel, while the Shieldbearers of the Citadel (see the “Palace of Exile” section) seek information so they can
identify crisis points where their operatives are needed. Even common citizens might hire folk from the Court to find missing loved ones, locate lost family treasures, or gather information on rivals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
snarls at the latest challenger to her authority over their savage tribe, ready to break his neck with her bare hands as she did to the last six rivals. Frothing at the mouth, a dwarf slams his helmet into
the face of his drow foe, then turns to drive his armored elbow into the gut of another. These barbarians, different as they might be, are defined by their rage: unbridled, unquenchable, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
snarls at the latest challenger to her authority over their tribe, ready to break his neck with her bare hands as she did to the last six rivals. Frothing at the mouth, a dwarf slams his helmet into the
face of his drow foe, then turns to drive his armored elbow into the gut of another. These barbarians, different as they might be, are defined by their rage: unbridled, unquenchable, and unthinking fury
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, with barely a hint of emotion left. He is above the concerns of the living. The only event that occasionally haunts him is the death of Tatyana, but his view of the past is bereft of romance or regret
adventurers, he preys on that weakness and tries to drive a wedge between the characters by promising to help one at the expense of another. If Strahd senses evil in a person, he cultivates that tendency by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
opportunities. As one of the vassals, you could be a guild artisan working for the elves, an urchin born in Taer Valaestas, or even a folk hero fighting to protect the common folk. Dreams. What is it you
bond to a patron ancestor, a place in a warband, and a chance at immortality? Or are you more interested in building a homeland for your own people? As a native, do you want to work with the elves or do you want to drive them out—and if so, who do you want to replace them?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Siblings You might be an only child or one of many children. Your siblings could be cherished friends or hated rivals. Roll on the Number of Siblings table to determine how many brothers or sisters
you have. If you are a dwarf or an elf, subtract 2 from your roll. Then, roll on the Birth Order table for each sibling to determine that person’s age relative to yours (older, younger, or born at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
places in the city. These connections help the players feel like Greyhawk is their characters’ home—or will quickly become their new home. A character who was born and raised in Greyhawk might have
Invested” in this chapter, Greyhawk offers a host of potential friends, rivals, villains, and resources. Use the people and locations mentioned in this chapter as a starting point for fleshing out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
trudges are roused to defend themselves or drive off rivals, their punishing tusks laced with deadly fungus spores can make short work of the unwary. Trudges are also notoriously difficult to slay; the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Draegloth A draegloth is a half-drow, half-glabrezu demon, born of a drow high priestess in an unholy, dangerous ritual. Gifted with innate magic and physical might, it usually remains in the service
of its mother’s house, lending its thirst for destruction to that house’s plans to triumph over its rivals. A draegloth is an ogre-sized, four-armed humanoid with purple-black skin and yellow-white
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
could drive a user insane unless the questions asked were specific and dealt only with the physical world, avoiding metaphysical concerns. Gazing into the pool without first offering a sacrifice was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Preparing for the Worst Whether the characters drive off the Dragon Army soldiers or make other plans within town, Mayor Raven eventually seeks the characters’ council in determining how best to
their mercenaries. Becklin’s Fear If the characters don’t suggest preparing Vogler for evacuation, Becklin pulls them and Darrett aside for a private conversation. She shares the following concerns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, a sailor, or a guild artisan working to support the elf army, or you might be a charlatan seeking opportunities. As a human from Valenar, you could be an urchin born in Taer Valaestas, or a folk hero
the elves or do you want to drive them out—and if so, who do you want to replace them? Animal Companions. Feytouched beasts play an important role in Valenar society. The Valenar are known for their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
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These three aspects drive a chimera to stake out a territory that is as large as 10 miles wide. It preys on wild game, viewing more powerful creatures as rivals to be humiliated and defeated. Its
greatest rivals are dragons, griffons, manticores, perytons, and wyverns.
When it hunts, the chimera looks for easy ways to amuse itself. It enjoys the fear and suffering of weaker creatures. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
as dragonnes, liondrakes rely on their ferocity and their frightful roar to overcome prey and drive off rivals. Liondrakes are voracious hunters that range across well-established territories. They






