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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons&rsquo
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 individuals
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their bodies and the spines and horns that hover close to their heads and backs. These horns shift with the dragon’s mood: bristling with anger, lying back with fear or suspicion, and rippling
wyrmling has befriended a white dragon wyrmling. The wyrmlings’ parents, who are ancient rivals, regard the relationship with concern.
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A crystal dragon wyrmling encourages nearby farmers to
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, or at least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald 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
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Guild. If either of them ever finds out, your life as you know it will be over.
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A close friend or relative joined the Guild and vanished mysteriously. You’ve worked your way into the lower
to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages for you.
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Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
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Contacts
The ordered structure of the Boros Legion offers abundant opportunities to make friends — and rivals — in higher places. You might have close friends in other guilds that share the
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A close friend serves aboard the Parhelion II, a flying fortress.
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I had a tangled affair with a Boros garrison captain.
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I have maintained a relationship with one of my
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
conflict is part of the very nature of sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their
top of the map) provides the main access to the lair by way of two sections of relatively thin crystal walls. The dragon can use a lair action to open or close passages through these walls throughout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Antagonists and Rivals The most direct use of the Moonstalkers is for them to steal something belonging to the characters or someone close to them. The characters might strike a deal with the guild
Vault), Moonstalkers might try to secure that same item for a different employer. In this case, the Moonstalkers act as rivals trying to beat the characters to the prize. This provides an incentive for characters to move quickly and not spend too much time planning or resting.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving
by way of two sections of relatively thin crystal walls. The dragon can use a lair action to open or close passages through these walls throughout the lair.
Cobweb-Choked Tunnels. Adventurers who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
close and contentious election. The child of half-orc adventurers, he was adopted by Shaelen Masthew, the previous speaker, who retired from her leadership role but still lives in Termalaine. Oarus
town’s gem mining. Sacrifice to Auril. Warmth (see "Sacrifices to Auril"). Rivals. Bremen, Lonelywood, Targos.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Airship Travel The Travel Distances in Miles table shows the distances between the various Uthgardt spirit mounds as the crow flies. Use it to track the party’s airship travel, remembering that the
vessel’s speed is 8 miles per hour, not accounting for strong headwinds or tailwinds (see the “Airship Description” section). Travel Distances in Miles From/To
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close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons&rsquo
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 individuals. They usually
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
cloak themselves and watch from afar. When an emerald dragon is old enough, the dragon might take on the guise of a creature that can blend in with the local population, or at least get close without
of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and individuals. They usually know of places
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
about exploration, which is natural fit for a sandbox adventure such as Princes of the Apocalypse. If you want to enhance the players’ feeling of being pioneers, stretch out the distances between
key locations missing. Just finding the Haunted Keeps should feel like an accomplishment. The players (and maybe the characters as well) can gain a sense of accomplishment if they have a more-or-less complete map of the region by the time the adventure draws to a close.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
its home, this monstrous bird rivals the oldest dragons in size.
Sky Titans. In the ancient days when giants battled dragons for control of the world, Annam, the father of the giant gods, created
and storm giants sometimes tame these great birds, rocs treat even giants as potential prey. They fly great distances in search of food, soaring high above the clouds to reach their favored hunting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
watch from afar. When an emerald dragon is old enough, the dragon might take on the guise of a creature that can blend in with the local population, or at least get close without arousing suspicion
conflict with fire giants. Despite their reluctance to reveal themselves to strangers, emerald dragons might approach experienced adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Ivana’s genius and cynicism, in combination with the Dark Powers’ aid, grant her insight into the nature of Borca’s people that borders on precognition. She’s always one step ahead of her rivals and has
seeks political and financial control over all Borca, and casually manipulates the domain’s noble families into destroying one another. Closing the Borders. Ivana can close or open Borca’s borders once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
industry whose influence rivals that of kings and queens. These dynastic houses derive their power from their dragonmarks: arcane sigils that are passed down through their bloodlines. A dragonmark grants
path of conductor stones. The rail links most major cities and is a simple way to travel long distances.
An elemental airship uses a fire or air elemental, bound into a ring that holds the ship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
plants and animals. Such treants can animate plants, using them to ensnare and trap intruders. They can call wild creatures to aid them or carry messages across great distances. Protectors of the Wild
careless with fire, those who poison the forest, and those who destroy great trees, especially a tree close to awakening, face the treant’s wrath. Treant
Huge plant, chaotic good
Armor Class 16
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
who wave fans and brooms, symbolically sweeping Zinda’s sin into the sea. On the tenth night, the Prince of Vice steps into the sea and sheds their mask, bringing the festivities to a close. Kings of
information, and issues shadowy threats to keep political rivals in line. Names Zindanese of all origins receive their given name on the tenth day after their birth. The family gathers at this time, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
patron for generations, or embodies values you hold close. Based on this, consider that chapter’s possibilities for how you might have earned that immortal’s favor (if indeed you have) and alternate
of past victors set a high bar for those who follow.
In recent memory, the famed wrestler Lanathos bested all rivals and, after a day-long struggle, a wild Akroan bull.
When the pankratiast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
travel to Greenest in search of rumors of increasing dragon activity. 5 You have heard rumors that your close childhood friend, a half-elf named Talis, has been kidnapped by a strange group of dragon
sustained in the attack, you seek revenge. 9 You and your family were members of the Cult of the Dragon, until your rivals in the cult arranged to wipe you out. Though they slaughtered your kin, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Their brother, Xerrion, came to possess the tablet and used it to contact otherworldly beings in an attempt to destroy his family’s business rivals and political enemies. This contact drove Xerrion
twins Dezmyr and Zalthar Shadowdusk. They have remained close throughout life and undeath, and might have led their mortal family skillfully if circumstances had played out differently. The twins are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
travel to Greenest in search of rumors of increasing dragon activity. 5 You have heard rumors that your close childhood friend, a half-elf named Talis, has been kidnapped by a strange group of dragon
sustained in the attack, you seek revenge. 9 You and your family were members of the Cult of the Dragon, until your rivals in the cult arranged to wipe you out. Though they slaughtered your kin, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
to Greenest in search of rumors of increasing dragon activity. 5 You have heard rumors that your close childhood friend, a half-elf named Talis, has been kidnapped by a strange group of dragon
the attack, you seek revenge. 9 You and your family were members of the Cult of the Dragon, until your rivals in the cult arranged to wipe you out. Though they slaughtered your kin, you survived, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
the palace, the Hourglass Coven ensured that Kelek’s rivals from Valor’s Call were close behind. The two factions clashed inside the palace. IGGWILV THE WITCH QUEEN
Iggwilv has a long and storied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
elected for life. The current Waterbaron is Nestra Ruthiol, a hot-tempered woman who is wickedly calculating; though she is free with her words and her insults, she seldom takes action against rivals
order to free up the post for one of her rivals within the city. It is conflicts and schemes such as this that keep Yartar from gaining prominence in the North. If the town can overcome its internal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, raiding poorly defended settlements and stealing cattle; demand tribute in the form of food or treasure; and destroy territorial rivals (draconic or otherwise). A Chromatic Dragon Arc. The conflict
“Mysteries of Greyhawk” in this chapter) or from the depths of the Nyr Dyv.
Chris Rallis Tiamat herself brings a campaign to a dramatic close Elemental Evil “Elemental Evil” is the name given to a host
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
delights her because of the close friendships she has formed, but also annoys her as she is forced to deal with hostile fools who mistake her for an evil white dragon.
Having earned the enmity of the
ancient red dragon Klauth, Lady Gemcloak is exploring the possibility of establishing close ties between her dwarf allies and a group of azers on the Elemental Plane of Fire. In the meantime, she’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
frozen at all times by the 10-foot-square patch of brown mold growing on the wall behind it (see “Brown Mold” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Any creature that touches the pillar of ice is close enough
her wizardly rivals. Avarice can speak to her gargoyles telepathically, thanks to her Rary’s telepathic bond spell, and orders them back to the castle as soon as the characters confront her. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
through crowds and paying close attention to suspicious-looking folks. If discovered, Kettlesteam tries to flee from the main thoroughfare, using tents and other carnival features to break line of sight
characters mention Madryck by name, the kenku ruffles her feathers and lets out a squawk, admitting that she and Madryck are rivals who happen to share the same patron (Zybilna). Each thinks the other is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the tip of the weapon is close to piercing his heart and killing him. The great chief’s rivals are circling and preparing to unseat him. The tribe’s spirit mound, One Stone, lies in the Moonwood
High Moor — territory unclaimed by their Uthgardt rivals. The Blue Bears are careful to stay hidden when traveling to and from their spirit mound at Stone Stand, preserving the myth that they are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
form, but it is sure to be years, if not decades, before any prove strong enough to persevere over their rivals. Increasingly, calls come from the citizenry for the enforcers out of Mintarn to be
have a close ally that can provide it with stout armor and strong weapons. Although the city presently has little to offer, trade activity is rapidly growing in Neverwinter, as word of its rebirth opens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
have been shared between gnome communities over many generations. Bronze Scout A bronze scout seldom emerges from underground. Its telescoping eyestalks observe foes at close range while most of its
. The target takes 13 (3d8) poison damage.
Oaken Bolter No ordinary ballista, an oaken bolter is a Construct capable of striking at long distances. The bolts it launches can rend flesh, destroy armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
friends close and your enemies closer.” The brotherhood’s leaders seek out wizards who might by their exploits compete with the brotherhood’s acquisition and hoarding of arcane lore and magical secrets
friendly and unfriendly rivals to one another, striving to outdo their peers in magic. Open conflict between members is forbidden, yet members are adroit at finding underhanded ways to needle and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Attack on Goldenfields Guh, the self-styled chief of the hill giants, has driven off her female rivals and conquered their husbands. Now, she tasks her mates with collecting food for her voracious
to the wall. By this time, the sky to the east has lightened enough to reveal the presence of giants, ogres, and goblins outside the wall. The invaders close to within 120 feet of the wall and begin