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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
that don’t please its patron fall away as its master’s desires become the purpose that drives it. The deathlock immediately resumes work on its patron’s behalf.
Whatever the goal
warlock. The consequences of breaking that pact can be dire and, in some cases, lethal. A warlock who fails to live up to a bargain with an evil patron runs the risk of rising from the dead as a deathlock
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
often find dramatic ways to make their thoughts known.
Interpreters of Signs. Oracles possess unparalleled experience in divining godly whims from cryptic visions and mundane forces. Those who receive
divine omens (such as those presented in chapter 4) might seek out an oracle to gain a clearer vision of the god’s intentions. Finding an oracle, though, or one experienced in interpreting certain types of visions, might prove to be an adventure in its own right.
Sailor
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
relations with (perhaps one captained by a former crewmate). Because you’re calling in a favor, you can’t be certain of a schedule or route that will meet your every need. Your Dungeon
you are in a settlement, you can get away with minor criminal offenses, such as refusing to pay for food at a tavern or breaking down doors at a local shop, since most people will not report your activity to the authorities.
Criminal / Spy
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You are an experienced criminal with a history of breaking the law. You have spent a lot of time among other criminals and still have contacts within the criminal underworld. You’re far closer
. Even criminals who operate outside of such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
you served on, or another ship you have good relations with (perhaps one captained by a former crewmate). Because you’re calling in a favor, you can’t be certain of a schedule or route
minor criminal offenses, such as refusing to pay for food at a tavern or breaking down doors at a local shop, since most people will not report your activity to the authorities.
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they devoted themselves to the same Dark Powers with whom their master had communed. They were
Humanoid, and a priest can receive each boon only once.
Boons of Undeath
d6
Boon
1
Priest of Osybus (Dread);Dread. Eerie whispers can now be heard around the priest. Any non-Undead
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
;that their immortality would fail them when they least expected it and that he himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they
can receive each boon only once.
Boons of Undeath
d6
Boon
1
Priest of Osybus (Dread);Dread. Eerie whispers can now be heard around the priest. Any non-Undead creature that starts
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
and that he himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves
these boons of your choice before the priest faces adventurers. If you do so, the priest is Undead, rather than Humanoid, and a priest can receive each boon only once.
Boons of Undeath
d6
Boon
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
immortality would fail them when they least expected it and that he himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be
receive each boon only once.
Boons of Undeath
d6
Boon
1
Priest of Osybus (Dread);Dread. Eerie whispers can now be heard around the priest. Any non-Undead creature that starts its turn
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this
boons of your choice before the priest faces adventurers. If you do so, the priest is Undead, rather than Humanoid, and a priest can receive each boon only once.
Boons of Undeath
d6
Boon
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they devoted themselves to the same Dark Powers with whom
so, the priest is Undead, rather than Humanoid, and a priest can receive each boon only once.
Boons of Undeath
d6
Boon
1
Priest of Osybus (Dread);Dread. Eerie whispers can now be
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they
before the priest faces adventurers. If you do so, the priest is Undead, rather than Humanoid, and a priest can receive each boon only once.
Boons of Undeath
d6
Boon
1
Priest of
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
(which could pertain to certain individuals in the group, such as your sponsor or mentor). Your ideal might be concerned with the prevailing philosophy of your court or organization.
Guild
1
The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me.
2
I created a great work for someone, and then found them unworthy to receive it. I’m still
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
might be granted special rights to attack pirate ships or other enemies of the crown, to lead rites or ceremonies in a community, or to negotiate on a ruler’s behalf. They might receive a lifetime of
Paladin
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of the world, but even fewer people can claim the true calling of a paladin. When they do receive the call, these warriors turn from their former occupations and take up arms to fight evil. Sometimes
BREAKING YOUR OATH
A paladin tries to hold to the highest standards of conduct, but even the most virtuous paladin is fallible. Sometimes the right path proves too demanding, sometimes a situation calls
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
unmasked and killed. My revenge on the killers will be thorough and painful.
4
I spend as much time as I can in the Ismeri Library because I’m certain an information hub operates behind its
met my guild contact, but I receive telepathic messages, usually in my dreams.
5
I’ve never met my guild contact, but I get coded messages from a pattern of street lights and graffiti
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Conclusion If the characters defeat Anthradusk and return to Eldemere, she commends them for their bravery—thanking them on both her own behalf and Cozmioko’s. She’s certain the brass dragon is now
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
from the Harpers, Leosin Erlanthar approaches them. In addition to providing the characters with the information about Thay above, Erlanthar arranges for them to receive sealed warrants indicating
that they are acting on behalf of the Lords of Waterdeep and the Lords’ Alliance. The party is under the protection of both groups, though such warrants are no guarantee of safety in Thay. Erlanthar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
from the Harpers, Leosin Erlanthar approaches them. In addition to providing the characters with the information about Thay above, Erlanthar arranges for them to receive sealed warrants indicating
that they are acting on behalf of the Lords of Waterdeep and the Lords’ Alliance. The party is under the protection of both groups, though such warrants are no guarantee of safety in Thay. Erlanthar
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Variant Rules A shared campaign might use some variant rules to handle certain aspects of the game. The Adventurers League, for instance, has variant systems for gaining levels and acquiring treasure
. These “house rules,” presented below, serve as a sort of common language, ensuring that the rewards all characters receive are equivalent no matter what kind of adventure a character experienced.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Breaking the Law Waterdeep is a city of firm laws and swift justice. Adventurers hell-bent on slaughter and plunder won’t fare well in the City of Splendors. The punishments for assault, arson, theft
judged. Advocates might intercede on behalf of the characters if they have allied themselves with influential NPCs and factions. For example, characters who become agents of the Lords’ Alliance are more
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Aurum Missions The Aurum Missions table suggests a variety of assignments that adventurers might be asked to undertake on behalf of the Aurum or one of its members, whether or not they’re aware of
their patron’s affiliation. Aurum Missions d6 Mission 1 Retrieve a journal from a ship that sailed to Xen’drik and never returned. 2 Locate the grave of a certain dragonmarked scion, and retrieve
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
that come with it (see “Marks of Prestige” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide).
Wealth. You receive up to 50,000 gp worth of coins, jewelry, or property.
Lesser Contract Gifts Charm. You gain a
Speak with Small Beasts trait common among forest gnomes.
Guide. You and your companions receive help from a guide who can guarantee safe passage through a particular region of the Feywild (such as
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parties, but the dragons must be certain of the intentions of the factions and their leaders. Concession. Otaaryliakkarnos knows that the skin of her slain kin was used to make armor for the dwarf
lord who slew her. She demands the remains be returned and that Ambassador Brawnanvil make an apology on behalf of all dwarves for the wrongful deaths the Dragonmoots have caused. The Draakhorn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. You’re certain that hidden dragons and disguised fiends are manipulating governments and that the Mourning was an inside job. And sure, maybe your “library” is a collection of rotting books and old
on the lookout for breaking news. You know your history and you know how to research a story. But if you want to make headlines, you need to be on the scene for something big.
4 You’re on the
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The Three Mothers The three green hags are intent on capturing the unicorn, Banrion, and corrupting the entirety of the woods. Over time, they have taken on characteristics of certain animals. Mother
featured animal characteristics. The trio’s hag eye is carried by a redcap named Olitor, who uses it to spy on their behalf. Olitor is likewise disguised as a small, disheveled satyr. Hag Coven
Three
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
all parties, but the dragons must be certain of the intentions of the factions and their leaders. Concession. Otaaryliakkarnos knows that the skin of her slain kin was used to make armor for the dwarf
lord who slew her. She demands the remains be returned and that Ambassador Brawnanvil make an apology on behalf of all dwarves for the wrongful deaths the Dragonmoots have caused. The Draakhorn
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
information. Second, it strains credulity for any of the factions to send inexperienced agents into the Dark Lady’s lair. The characters receive a sending spell, telling them to meet a faction agent at a local
the dark. If the characters request payment, the contact is authorized to negotiate on her faction’s behalf. Tailor the reward to the characters’ needs. While the characters are traveling to and from
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Hands) are arrested for a crime, the Open Lord or the Blackstaff will usually intervene on their behalf and facilitate their release. Force Grey support comes in these ways: Adventurers who are arrested
are released under the loose supervision of Vajra Safahr (see appendix B). The adventurers receive a helpful uncommon or rare magic item that they’re allowed to use for a time (until it mysteriously
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
characters in your party: Bruiser. Sometimes subtlety means breaking just one of a snitch’s kneecaps. The Bruiser uses force and the threat of force to make sure that the crime syndicate gets what it
certain types of theft, such as housebreaking or picking pockets. Besides characters with the criminal background, young urchins often find a place in criminal syndicates by filling this role. Rogues
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. If strangers appear before Issar, Khoti questions them on his master’s behalf. Captives Under Issar’s supervision, the enslaved captives are supposed to be widening these caverns to create new
sleep. The captives are not chained. Presented with an opportunity to escape, most become paralyzed with indecision. Breaking their fugue requires strong words and a successful DC 17 Charisma
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
characters agree, they receive instructions on how to find the vale. The group must ride on the Dessarin River to a certain bend, climb next to a waterfall toward a prominent bluff, and a hike along a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
conflict. To broker such an alliance, the characters might need to promise concessions on behalf of different factions—whether they have those factions’ permission to offer concessions or not. If they
are successful, the adventurers can gain not only the support of the dragons as a whole but also the specific favor of certain councilors, including valuable magic items from those dragons’ own hoards.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
conflict. To broker such an alliance, the characters might need to promise concessions on behalf of different factions — whether they have those factions’ permission to offer concessions or not. If
they are successful, the adventurers can gain not only the support of the dragons as a whole but also the specific favor of certain councilors, including valuable magic items from those dragons’ own hoards.
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behalf of one of the five cities. You can decide which.”
Corlie asks the characters to serve on behalf of Baldur’s Gate, Mithral Hall, Neverwinter, Silverymoon, or Waterdeep. She has already
arranged for the characters to receive hazard pay of 1,000 GP each from the city they choose. All characters must agree on the same city patron. Show the players Map 1.1 and point out which defense zones