both before driven could reward

Fog Giant

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

cloud giants in the ordning—the set of values and expectations that determines their rank in giant society—is driven by wealth. Those cloud giants foolish or unlucky enough to have their

reward once they return to their proper station, a fog giant lures desperate criminals, cunning bandits, and other raiders into their service in the dismal wilds they inhabit. These giants prefer to

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

the flesh as long as possible, and as a spirit afterward. (Any) Bonds d6 Bond 1 The unbearable weight of my debt has driven me to desperation. 2 I’m duty-bound

convinced that everyone I know is plotting against me. 3 I’ll brave any risk if the monetary reward is great enough. 4 I am convinced that I am far more important than anyone else is

20. Neheedra's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

, hissing snakes. The medusa attacks intruders without hesitation. Neheedra’s curse has driven her mad, and reasoning with her isn’t an option. Treasure Five of the dresses in Neheedra’s rack are made

apart. Development If the characters divulge the medusa’s location to Sark Axebarrel in area 10, they receive the promised reward of 50 gp each. If they deliver Neheedra’s head to Sark, he also gives them

Setting the Tone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

campaign isn’t driven by material wealth. Even when you go on expeditions, the University will lay claim to most of the treasures you find. Instead, the rewards of Morgrave adventures are measured in

these sorts of side goals can provide concrete benefits. A wizard who has access to the library may be able to swap one of their known spells at start of each session. As a simple reward, a character

Able Scavengers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

infestation of kobolds, and conversely kobolds are usually driven out of communities that have a large gnome population. Second, kobolds are always on the lookout for magic that might help them free their

to use any such item they come across. When kobolds sense an opportunity to separate a magic item from its owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk.

Ghoul

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

can’t feed on the dead, it pursues living creatures and attempts to make corpses of them. Though they gain no nourishment from the corpses they devour, ghouls are driven by an unending hunger that

. Doresain, the first of their kind, was an elf worshiper of Orcus. Turning against his own people, he feasted on humanoid flesh to honor the Demon Prince of Undeath. As a reward for his service, Orcus

Eastmyr

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

for a group of drow driven mad by Demogorgon’s rampage. These drow carve the symbol of Demogorgon — a Y with curled ends — into their palms and foreheads, and they can hear the twin voices of the Prince

. Painted in wet blood on the shrine’s floor is a familiar “Y” symbol. Development. The drow noble offers no reward to his or her rescuers and chastises the drow patrol for not arriving sooner. If the

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; animosity, gnomes tend to avoid or abandon settlements that have a severe infestation of kobolds, and conversely kobolds are usually driven out of communities that have a large gnome population

owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk. Dragon Servitors Kobolds believe that they were created by Tiamat from the blood

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

their savagery. Green dragons, for instance, sometimes use orcs as sentinels or shock troops. Orcs are sometimes attracted to the service of frost giants or fire giants, who then “reward&rdquo

; their loyalty by turning them into slaves. If a tribe is defeated and driven from its lair, the survivors might come under the sway of a strong but dimwitted creature, such as a hill giant or an ogre

Giant, Fog

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

Giant, Fog The place of cloud giants in the ordning—the set of values and expectations that determines their rank in giant society—is driven by wealth. Those cloud giants foolish or unlucky enough to

or two. Bandit Kings. Forced to dwell in exile in the lands of the small folk, many fog giants develop an interest in those folk. Using a combination of threats and the promise of vast reward once they

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

must be perfect, because he fears Rezmir more than he fears the characters. If, however, the characters have won the lizardfolk over to their side, slaughtered or driven off most of the bullywugs

that Voaraghamanthar would reward the tribe’s labors for the cult, the lizardfolk were ready to listen. Where the bullywugs fill the role of a static defense force, the lizardfolk perform five functions

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

slimy skin. The timing must be perfect, because he fears Rezmir more than he fears the characters. If, however, the characters have won the lizardfolk over to their side, slaughtered or driven off most

exploitation. When Rezmir promised that Voaraghamanthar would reward the tribe’s labors for the cult, the lizardfolk were ready to listen. Where the bullywugs fill the role of a static defense force, the

Life in the Tribe

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

sentinels or shock troops. Orcs are sometimes attracted to the service of frost giants or fire giants, who then “reward” their loyalty by turning them into slaves. If a tribe is defeated and driven from

Temple of Tharizdun

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, and were driven to seek out the cult in the Styes. Being near the temple soothes their psychic torment, so they spend most of their time hidden in a secret, submerged grotto beneath areas T4 and T5

worshipers pay homage to the dark god in the hope of gaining reward in the new world he creates from the ashes of this one. Unless you prefer otherwise, no cultists are present here when the characters

Cragmaw Hideout Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

stench of animals. Three chained wolves snarl and rattle their chains as you approach the cave mouth. Each wolf’s chain leads to an iron rod driven into the base of a stalagmite. The Cragmaws keep a

. Development. A goblin in this area can use an action to release one wolf from its chain. If the wolves are goaded by enemies beyond their reach, they are driven into a frenzy. Each round that any

Hrakhamar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Vinecutter. She lays out the problem (“firenewts have taken over our ancestral forge”) and proposes the solution (“kill them”). As a reward, each character will be allowed to take twenty 1-pound

throughout the forge comes from this machine-driven hammer. When characters arrive, four firenewt warriors are in the northern chamber, and six firenewt warriors are working in the southern chamber under

Locations A - D

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

harnessed horses or oxen can be driven through the water to bathe them, drive off flies, and let them drink. It also boasts a tanner, a smith, some horse dealers and trainers who keep extensive stables, and

Citadel Felbarr to the west. Adbar’s garrison offers a reward of 10 gp for each orc head brought to the city gates, or 100 gp for each giant head. The population of Citadel Adbar was severely depleted

The Dark Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

of receiving a great reward. Worship of That Which Lurks is widespread in the Underdark. Not just drow pay respect to it. Even creatures that are considered to be mindless, such as oozes and jellies

Kiaransalee was driven mad by returning from death as a god so many times, but her followers aren’t discouraged by this assessment. Despite her madness, her actions are guided by a deep and devious

Locations in Triboar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

are members of the town militia. T5. Wainwright’s Wagons A longtime fixture in Triboar, Wainwright’s Wagons has its own horse-driven sawmill and large buildings for lumber storage. The establishment

were led to believe that Mirak had left town with another woman; they are grateful to the characters for unearthing the truth and offer them a +1 longbow (a family heirloom) as a reward. T15. Boar’s Rest

Locations M - P

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

cozy tavern called the Hero’s Reward, run by an amiable and talkative young half-elf named Delf Dereldar (LG male half-elf commoner). Delf spends his idle time gazing at a chessboard on the bar; he

Grayflow rivers and attracts only those with an adventurous spirit. The place is all but abandoned now, its few remaining shepherds driven off by the stone giants of Deadstone Cleft (see chapter 6

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

to us, I shall grant you a reward. Meepo can accompany you if you desire.” If the characters decide to go looking for the dragon, the kobolds direct them toward the passage that connects area 15 and

who succeeds on a DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. Squalor reigns in this low-ceilinged room. A large iron spike is driven into the floor near the door, and a small iron cage is set farther

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