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Player’s Handbook
exchange for payment, but it isn’t obliged to do so. The requested task could range from simple (fly us across the chasm, or help us fight a battle) to complex (spy on our enemies, or protect us during
or magic items to an allied temple, while a Fiend might demand a living sacrifice or a gift of treasure. Some creatures might exchange their service for a quest undertaken by you.
A task that can be
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the antithesis of the artistry that drives the stone giant’s ordning. The Horned King, Baphomet, is an exception. Though he is a merciless hunter, the Prince of Beasts also crafts complex mazes
bloodlust by hunting in them.
Baphomet rewards his most faithful cultists with transformation into demonic stalkers. Such a giant grows an elaborate crown of six horns, and Baphomet gives the stone giant a magic glaive and the ability to call up horns of stone from the earth.
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
service in exchange for payment, but it isn't obliged to do so. The requested task could range from simple (fly us across the chasm, or help us fight a battle) to complex (spy on our enemies, or
donation of gold or magic items to an allied temple, while a fiend might demand a living sacrifice or a gift of treasure. Some creatures might exchange their service for a quest undertaken by you.
As a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Ideal
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Balance. Everything is a complex interaction of forces that must be kept in a delicate and carefully maintained balance. (Neutral)
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Knowledge. We are the whole of creation
, seeking to understand itself. (Any)
3
Self-Improvement. I am a complex gem, and I constantly polish and refine my many facets to make the whole that much more perfect. (Any)
4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Cellar Complex: Spring The characters have learned that a halfling necromancer named Losser Mirklav took the Stone of Golorr. He lives in a cellar complex under a powdered wig shop in the Trades Ward
the wig shop and the characters’ point of entry into the cellar complex. Misty Sewers The dense fog from outside settles in the sewers, and areas B2, B3, and B4 are lightly obscured. Necromancer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
if all goes well, your character will survive to claim rich rewards before embarking on a new adventure. This section covers the basics of the adventuring life, from the mechanics of movement to the
exploring a dusty dungeon or the complex relationships of a royal court, the game follows a natural rhythm, as outlined in the book’s introduction: The DM describes the environment. The players describe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
all goes well, your character will survive to claim rich rewards before embarking on a new adventure. This chapter covers the basics of the adventuring life, from the mechanics of movement to the
exploring a dusty dungeon or the complex relationships of a royal court, the game follows a natural rhythm, as outlined in the book’s introduction: The DM describes the environment. The players describe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
, discarded by chaos clergy in favor of more ecclesiastical clothing before moving further into the temple complex. The walls here were washed with a chlorine solution daily when the temple was in use
mithral brooch adorned with gold tracery, embedded in the wall in one corner of the room. This was overlooked by the mind flayers. Treasure & Rewards The characters may find the following treasure. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
it. We depend on the forest for our survival. I wouldn’t be a very good town speaker if I let a dumb moose get the better of us. Will you help?”
If the characters demand more than tasty treats as an
property, to do with what they will. “Of course,” she adds with a smile, “if our hunters get the moose first, the rewards will be theirs!”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
could range from simple (fly us across the chasm, or help us fight a battle) to complex (spy on our enemies, or protect us during our foray into the dungeon). You must be able to communicate with the
creature to bargain for its services. Payment can take a variety of forms. A celestial might require a sizable donation of gold or magic items to an allied temple, while a fiend might demand a living
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
simple (fly us across the chasm, or help us fight a battle) to complex (spy on our enemies, or protect us during our foray into the dungeon). You must be able to communicate with the creature to
bargain for its services. Payment can take a variety of forms. A Celestial might require a sizable donation of gold or magic items to an allied temple, while a Fiend might demand a living sacrifice or a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
simple (fly us across the chasm, or help us fight a battle) to complex (spy on our enemies, or protect us during our foray into the dungeon). You must be able to communicate with the creature to
bargain for its services. Payment can take a variety of forms. A Celestial might require a sizable donation of gold or magic items to an allied temple, while a Fiend might demand a living sacrifice or a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
could range from simple (fly us across the chasm, or help us fight a battle) to complex (spy on our enemies, or protect us during our foray into the dungeon). You must be able to communicate with the
creature to bargain for its services. Payment can take a variety of forms. A celestial might require a sizable donation of gold or magic items to an allied temple, while a fiend might demand a living
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
ranks. A devil of a higher rank can potentially compel those beneath it to obey its orders, but it must still abide by the law when exercising its authority. In most cases, a devil can demand the
law that “prevents” it from offering help. Three Paths to Power Rank-and-file devils have three ways of ascending through the ranks. The Nine Hells uses a complex system of rules to quantify and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
hunter, the Prince of Beasts also crafts complex mazes as his hunting grounds. Stone giants can become mesmerized by the demon lord’s mazes and enter his service. These giants can continue pursuing art
by crafting mazes, while satiating their bloodlust by hunting in them.
Baphomet rewards his most faithful cultists with transformation into demonic stalkers. Such a giant grows an elaborate crown
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
Statistics Retainers are designed to be easy to run so their player (who is already managing a complex character) doesn’t get overwhelmed with even more details. Each retainer has a simple stat block
about losing them to an unlucky roll of the dice or decision by a single player. The GM often awards characters with retainers in lieu of other treasure. Such rewards shouldn’t be lost easily
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the wisdom he chooses to impart. A storm, for all its unpredictability, can still be weathered by those who apply foresight and knowledge. So it is when dealing with Keranos. He rewards those who act
lore, introspection, and complex patterns. The two sometimes talk for days at a time debating the flaws in ancient sophistries and discussing the meaning of the stars. Thassa, imperturbable and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
knowledge and treasures are protected by the most difficult and deadly challenges. For a few bold—or foolish—investigators, the rewards are worth the risk. Temple of Mystery Adventures Exploring a temple of
temple and contend with a complex trap that, over time, has developed consciousness.
8 Lead dangerous individuals into the temple and ensure they never leave.
9 Question the priest to find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
to escape. Politely demand players react quickly: “There’s no time to debate—what do you do?” Parallel Scenes Occasionally encourage players to split the party. When characters are separated, cut
. Reward characters who behave dramatically, heroically, or in ways that increase the game’s frightful atmosphere. Rewards might include brief scenes focused on a character’s actions, opportunities to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Gauntlgrym Gauntlgrym has a complex and contradictory history, the gist of it depending on who’s doing the telling. Humans have one story, of what they know from recent years, but for us dwarves
sell armor and weapons similar to the excellent pieces they forged in the eastern cities of Old Delzoun, and this merchandise may lessen the demand for goods from more distant dwarven settlements. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
both. Temples and Shrines The core religious institutions of Faerûn are temples and shrines. Whether a small, out-of-the-way building, or a complex made up of multiple structures and tracts of land
worship of Torm, lest it inspire rebellion, and an otherwise fair-minded mayor of a river-mill community might demand that worshipers of Silvanus find elsewhere to live because of recent problems the timber-cutters have had with local druids.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
The Ordning As described in the Monster Manual, the giants of many worlds organize themselves in a complex social ranking called the ordning. At the largest scale, the ordning establishes the
of the party’s rewards. 2 A cloud giant hosts an art gala in a cloud castle to display their wealth, providing an opportunity for the characters to retrieve an important magic item from the giant’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the group. T5. Dark God’s Chapel This cavernous room smells of decaying fish and seaweed. The walls, floor, and ceiling are covered with carvings of complex spirals and smeared with blood. Crude chairs
itself) to demand their surrender. If that demand is refused, the aboleth softens it to a request that they accept a temporary truce and agrees to answer a few questions. The aboleth has no intention
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
demand to have him released. (The duchess speaks for her husband in all respects if she’s the one the characters negotiate with.) Before conceding to any demands, the duke and the duchess try to convince
Maegera in his custody (see the “Special Delivery” section later in this chapter), the characters can demand that he surrender the fire primordial. This he won’t do, for the loss of Maegera would
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
attack on sight. Lizardfolk The Scaly Death lizardfolk tribe has no leader. Pharblex killed its shaman, Suncaller, and the death left the tribe with an inferiority complex that was ripe for
the castle and rewards with special treatment. In exchange for their work, Borngray pays the tribe in metal weapons that are brought to the castle along with the loot. Meanwhile, the bullywugs boss and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
The Scaly Death lizardfolk tribe has no leader. Pharblex killed its shaman, Suncaller, and the death left the tribe with an inferiority complex that was ripe for exploitation. When Rezmir promised
courageous and disciplined when they have a leader worth following. Borngray hopes to be that leader, at least to the small contingent of lizardfolk warriors he houses in the castle and rewards with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
also insist that the masks be turned over to them. If the characters demand payment, the dwarves frown but agree to pay up to 200 pp for each mask. Once the dwarves learn about an entrance to Tyar
7), second in command of the fire cult. He is responsible for guarding the northern half of the complex. Roleplaying Bastian. Bastian is suspicious of anyone he doesn’t already know and assumes any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
interstellar racetrack. Mages and Minotaurs. In this complex, story-based game, up to four players control mages battling an onslaught of bovine warriors in an endless maze. The game is impossible to
complex at all hours. If the characters are cooperating with Aphelion or being escorted to the computer room (area S30) by one of the supercomputer’s agents, the robots are indifferent toward the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Threats d10 Threat
1 2d4 giant rats
2 1 bandit captain and 1d6 bandits demand a “street use” tax
3 1d6 Guild pickpockets (spies)
4 1d4 ghouls picking at corpses left in the
. Hamhocks Slaughterhouse This huge complex of pens, barns, and abattoirs is the largest slaughterhouse and knackery in Baldur’s Gate. Located in the Stonyeyes neighborhood so as to be convenient to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
his presence is no longer felt.
Priest of Corellon
Corellon doesn’t expect much from followers — no complex rituals or frequent ceremonies or even regular prayer. Corellon wants them to enjoy life
reverence. Gods demand reverence. Allies and enemies earn respect. Most surface elves revere Corellon. Beyond that, all is uncertain.
The Mysteries of Arvandor. Only those long-lived scholars who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
patrol Table I: Outer City Threats d10 Threat 1 2d4 giant rats 2 1 bandit captain and 1d6 bandits demand a “street use” tax 3 1d6 Guild pickpockets (spies) 4 1d4 ghouls picking at corpses left in the
them breaking free and rampaging through the district. Hamhocks Slaughterhouse This huge complex of pens, barns, and abattoirs is the largest slaughterhouse and knackery in Baldur’s Gate. Located in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
than mind flayers make Intelligence and Wisdom checks with disadvantage. Wire. The canvas covers the artist’s last project: a vast and complex web of taut wires inspired by mathematical equations. The
and don’t appear to be allied with Ilvaash or corrupted by the Far Realm, Lowarnizel and Gossa are cautiously welcoming. Lowarnizel does most of the talking and is clearly in charge. The two demand to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
can become valuable agents for a blue dragon, which rewards loyal service handsomely. A blue dragon keeps its lair secret and well protected, and even its most trusted servants are rarely allowed
heights of the world are the throne from which it can look out to survey all it controls — and the wider world it seeks to control.
Throughout the lair complex, servants erect monuments to the dragon’s