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Candlekeep Mysteries
the missile if it’s small enough to hold in one hand and Steel Crane has a hand free.
Slow Descent (3/Day). When Steel Crane falls, he can slow his descent, taking no damage from the fall.Steel
Crane is tall and slender. He is exceptionally handsome, with neat silver hair and deep green eyes, and carries himself with the grace of a dancer.
A strip of cloth was torn from the left sleeve of
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Special Equipment. Vellynne wears bracers of defense and carries a wand of magic missiles (see “Actions” below).
Spellcasting. Vellynne is an 8th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting
by Vellynne’s rival, Nass Lantomir), but Vellynne animated their corpses, turning them into zombies.
If she is wounded, Vellynne can cast vampiric touch and use the spell to regain hit points
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
potential rival and manipulates or quashes the ulitharid’s ambitions accordingly.
When an ulitharid finds sharing leadership with an elder brain insufferable, it breaks off from the colony
the colony.
This process doesn’t work on the brain of an ulitharid that dies a natural death, as such brains are too decrepit to be used. Instead, each ulitharid carries a psionically enhanced
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
even the lowliest attendant to make friends (and enemies) in laboratories across Ravnica.
Roll twice on the Izzet Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Izzet Contacts table
.
Izzet Contacts
d8
Contact
1
An older relative is a member of the guild’s board of directors.
2
I know a sprite who carries important messages among the guild’s
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Klauth fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Special Equipment. Klauth carries a wand of fireballs and a wand of lightning bolts, and he wears a
might rival him in power, in a fighting style marked by sudden attacks and just as sudden disappearances.
Klauth spends many waking hours scrying Faerûn with his spells, and he probably knows more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dwarves and Dragonmarks House Kundarak carries the Mark of Warding. In addition to providing all manner of security, House Kundarak dominates the banking industry. Mror Past 1d6 Reason for Leaving
1 A feud with a rival clan has gotten out of hand, and it’s best that you leave the Holds for a few decades.
2 You’re in a large family and there’s no room for you to shine in your hold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
addition to her heartstone, the hag carries a black soul bag (see the “Night Hag” entry in the Monster Manual for more information on this magic items. The bag contains nine soul coins, which Mad Maggie
redcaps, Maggie found pieces of a beautiful tapestry that chronicled the fall of Zariel. It recounted the angel’s descent into Avernus, her betrayal at the hands of the Hellriders, and her submission
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
revealing Prince Kirina’s plot. He rewards them with two of his family’s treasures, an adamantine chain shirt and a ring of warmth emblazoned with the sunburst symbol of Anisa—Simbon says the ring carries
beyond. If Kirina and Kedjou’s plot isn’t revealed, Kirina’s rise in influence continues. Knowing the depths of his rival’s treachery, Prince Simbon might request the characters’ aid in exposing the rival prince’s future plots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
dragons. Kobolds willingly serve chromatic dragons and worship them as if they were demigods — mighty beings of divine descent. This isn’t a casual sort of worship or lip service; kobolds are awed in the
enjoy playing pranks. He taught the first kobolds how to mine, tunnel, hide, and ambush. He is dominated by his emotions — intelligent, but not wise. Arrogant and prone to gloating, he carries grudges
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
cavities. If puzzle cubes representing every trickster god except Unkh are inserted into the cavities in such a way that the cubes of rival gods are opposite to one another, a stone block slowly descends
the tunnel for traps spots the raised stone block with a successful DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check. The weight of the block makes it impossible to hinder its descent. Any character who examines the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Crane carries a red wooden key that unlocks the door to area L3. Steel Crane Medium humanoid (human)
Armor Class 17 (Unarmored Defense)
Hit Points 76 (9d8 + 36)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
13 (+1
the attack is reduced by 1d10 + 10. If the damage is reduced to 0, Steel Crane catches the missile if it’s small enough to hold in one hand and Steel Crane has a hand free.
Slow Descent (3/Day). When Steel Crane falls, he can slow his descent, taking no damage from the fall.
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
dominated by his emotions—intelligent, but not wise. Arrogant and prone to gloating, he carries grudges, has a huge chip on his shoulder, and spends a lot of time fashioning elaborate revenge scenarios
they were demigods — mighty beings of divine descent. This isn’t a casual sort of worship or lip service; kobolds are awed in the presence of a dragon, as if an actual avatar of a deity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
about his past adventuring missions, downplaying Simbon’s own combat experience. Kirina’s Secret During the expedition, Prince Kirina seeks opportunities to look heroic and undermine his rival, Prince
Simbon. There’s currently little evidence of Kirina and Kedjou’s involvement in the Goldwarren’s collapse, but Kirina carries with him a copy of the runes the high priest uses in experimental summoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, and dock workers rush to load and unload goods before the boats return. The daily energy and bustle carries over into rowdy nights. The fishers chug ale and swap stories, each seeking to outdo the
other with their tales of the sea. Fights erupt as rival crews cross paths, and the town guard keeps a high profile in hopes of maintaining the peace. The quantity and quality of the catch in recent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
admitting giant-craft to be superior to dwarf-craft 2 A strong working animal 3 Multiple barrels of ale 4 Treasure stolen from a rival giant Humanoids d4 Desired Offering 1 Promising to find a lost
or weaknesses Monstrosities d4 Desired Offering 1 Dislodging the stuck scraps of the creature’s last meal 2 The creature’s favorite food 3 Driving off the creature’s rival 4 Making movements
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Elemental Planes. This rift between the Plane of Water and the Plane of Earth resulted in a stream flowing through the caverns, which carries with it gemstones of extreme size and quality—particularly rubies
mutation. Over the years that were the height of Thessalar’s power in the temple, the artificer’s chief rival was the artificer Moghadam, architect of the Tomb of Horrors. Moghadam recently lured away
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
descent through Undermountain. Such a raft is stored in area 14, and Melith makes good on her promise. Though she has great affection for Melith, Thirza sees any alliance with the characters as an
adventurers’ arrival. Treasure. The drow priestess wears two silver bracelets set with onyx (25 gp each). She carries a flask of wine and the key to the room’s zurkhwood chest, which contains 500 gp. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Arveiaturace Arrives Arveiaturace, an ancient white dragon whose vision is hampered by cataracts, carries the body of her former master, the wizard Meltharond, in a saddle on her back (see
, use the following boxed text instead: A great white dragon descends from the sky, beating its wings furiously to slow its descent. A dark, humanoid figure is mounted on the dragon’s back.
If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
. Ghash Duurkat Though he hasn’t yet received a professorship (he carries the title of lecturer in the history department), Ghash Duurkat (Lawful Neutral Hobgoblin Captain) remains a popular sensation at
nevertheless finds time to publish more papers on giant-made pottery than any other scholar, past or present. If you use rival explorers in your campaign who are connected to Morgrave University, they work
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
allied Red Wizards, but its ambitions in the region remain. Belaphoss is a demon that serves Demogorgon. It considers itself the greatest servitor of the Prince of Demons and thus a rival for
collects warlocks like one might collect butterflies. His favorite collection, the Troil Thirteen, includes warlocks of blood descent from the thirteen who first made a pact with Asmodeus. Malkizid is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
after failing to assassinate a house rival. Fraz-Urb’luu’s gem has afflicted her with a form of indefinite madness (see “Madness” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). She is convinced that
door to this shed is locked, and Ghazrim carries the only key. In addition to his comfortable bed, Ghazrim has a morbid collection of tiny, malformed creatures in pickle jars on a shelf. Secret Door. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Directions” section. The three erinyes are hoping to take down a goristro: a minotaur-like demon that carries demonic legions and rare treasures through the battlefields of the Blood War. They need someone to
machine rules found in Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus. Driving. The helm of an infernal war machine is a chair with a wheel, levers, pedals, and other controls. The helm requires a driver to operate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
kindly officer is hesitant to send you into danger and constantly reminds you to be careful. 4 Bitter Soldier. Your commander carries deep grudges against your force’s enemies. They leap at any
both power and subtlety. Your missions could run the risk of shattering a fragile peace recently established with a rival nation and plunging multiple nations back into war. Or perhaps your group’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
authority. In others, the elder brain perceives the ulitharid as a potential rival, manipulating or quashing the ulitharid’s ambitions accordingly. When an ulitharid finds sharing leadership with an
brine pool, where it grows into an elder brain over a few days. Extractor Staff. Each ulitharid carries a psionically enhanced staff made of black metal. When the ulitharid is ready to give up its body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
overwhelms your senses. Ahead, a knot of sullen students and one faculty member stand on a wide wooden pathway over the reeking muck. Grinning, the orc faculty member carries a satchel brimming with
) Accidentally triggered a protective spell on a book that caused another student to be banished to an extradimensional space for a short time 3 Grayson Wildemere (Silverquill) Defaced a rival student’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
rival, Bel, who fell out of Asmodeus’s favor and was forced to serve as Zariel’s adviser. Tiamat, the Queen of Evil Dragons, is a prisoner on this layer, ruling her own domain but confined to the Nine
Asmodeus’s daughter, Glasya. Her cruelty and love of wicked schemes rival those of her father. The citadel that serves as her domicile on the slopes of Malbolge, called Osseia, is supported by cracked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Demon Lords The chaotic power of the Abyss rewards demons of particular ruthlessness and ingenuity with a dark blessing, transforming them into unique fiends whose power can rival the gods. These
rotting heads of his enemies, while his dark armor is set with spikes and skull-like serrations. He carries a huge glaive named Heartcleaver, but often hurls it into the fray so as to face his enemies with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
beyond question. Their leader, Tanimar Freth, is the second of Erelal’s three sons. He lost his right eye in a sword fight against a House Auvryndar rival; his empty eye socket and scar are plain for
carries a spider silk pouch that contains two peridots (500 gp each). 12b. Iron Spider Several tunnels leading to this 30-foot-high cave are festooned with web cables. The south tunnels slope down gently to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
calls for the crowd to place their bets. 31–34 Three harpies fly through the streets singing a jolly drinking song. Each carries a bucket around her neck, and passersby occasionally drop coins in one. 35
along and stop trying to steal their business. (If the characters belong to the Deathsgate Guild or the Clifftop Adventurer's Guild, these could be members of the rival guild.) 04–06 Outside a House
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
of their individual deities. All types rightly fear Maglubiyet’s wrath, but each carries out the Mighty One’s divine will differently. Goblins typically flee from obvious threats, and hobgoblins often
other legions when a host forms. The warlords of rival legions don’t seek to depose the leader of the host unless the fortunes of war create the opportunity. Each legion records all the insults directed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cultists’ statistics. The hurricane carries a storm boomerang (see chapter 7) and gains the following action option: Storm Boomerang. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit; range 60/120 ft., one target. Hit: 4
. Each initiate carries two seeker darts (see chapter 7) and gains the following attack option: Seeker Dart. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, and the hurricane gains advantage on the attack roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
to alert Guildmaster Dusk in area G26. Master Key. Jaymont carries a master key that unlocks all doors in the guildhouse complex. G4: Cartwright’s Workshop Three carts occupy this room. Pegs and hooks
stablemaster, Laris Drot (neutral, human commoner), who is a stout woman in her fifties. Laris carries two keys on her person: one unlocks the door to this room, and the other unlocks the doors to area G7. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, affording an unobstructed view of area U2 as the characters complete their descent. Wall of Stone. When the countdown timer reaches zero, a wall of stone magically appears on the stairs at the point marked
the characters instead, he attacks them in a panic. See the “Stonky Noptopper” sidebar for additional guidance on how to portray him. Stonky carries an iron key that unlocks the double door between
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, grinning with the satisfaction that he dealt the fatal blow to his hated rival. 3. Hekaton in Chains Two Kraken Society cultists stand watch on the decks fore and aft of King Hekaton, who lies on his
. First Mate’s Cabin Rool’s sparsely furnished cabin contains a hammock, a wooden treasure chest with a built-in lock, and a rug made from a yeti’s hide. Rool carries the key to the locked chest, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Zariel rules Avernus, supplanting her rival, Bel, who has fallen out of Asmodeus’s favor and is forced to serve as Zariel’s advisor. Tiamat, the Queen of Evil Dragons, is a prisoner on this layer
monstrosity who has long conspired to usurp Asmodeus, yet has failed at every turn. He carries a curse that causes any deal made with him to lead to calamity. Asmodeus occasionally shows Baalzebul