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Dwarf
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friend. In spite of the added discomfort, the dwarf’s long, pointed, often-broken nose and gray-streaked though still-fiery red beard came as a welcome sight to Drizzt. “Knew I’d find
command or inspiration of a deity, a direct calling or simply a desire to bring glory to one of the dwarf gods. Clan and ancestry are also important motivators. A dwarf might seek to restore a clan
Druid
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Whether calling on the elemental forces of nature or emulating the creatures of the animal world, druids are an embodiment of nature’s resilience, cunning, and fury. They claim no mastery over
water—must remain in equilibrium. If one element were to gain power over the others, the world could be destroyed, drawn into one of the elemental planes and broken apart into its component
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
earliest memories that the paladin’s life was your calling, almost as if you had been sent into the world with that purpose stamped on your soul.
As guardians against the forces of wickedness
Kobold
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sightings.
Able Scavengers
Kobolds are adept at identifying broken, misplaced, discarded, or leftover crafted items from other creatures that can still be put to use. They prefer to scavenge objects that
retaliation usually prevents them from trying to directly harm the gnomes, but they might spit in the milk, balance dishes on tables so they’re easily knocked over and broken, or scatter sewing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Factions and Rivals Other books detail the many power groups and factions that operate in Faerûn and the Sword Coast (including the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide). But a number of new factions and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
rivals made a good pair. Vidorant was skilled with picking locks and deftly getting into tough places, and Goldenbeard used his connections and quick thinking to research targets and talk the pair’s way
—until thirty guards suddenly surrounded the pair of thieves. Vidorant nimbly escaped via the roof with the diadem in hand, but Goldenbeard was caught. He avoided imprisonment by calling in favors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. The fish signifies the local fishing trade, and the broken border represents the snow and the harbor surrounding the town. Sacrifice to Auril. Food (see "Sacrifices to Auril"). Rivals. Caer-Dineval, Easthaven.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
beholder’s true rivals are other beholders, for only another beholder has the intellect, power, and magic to threaten another of its kind. Most of a beholder’s mental activity is devoted to unearthing plots
against itself (real or imaginary), planning attacks against known rivals, and preparing its defenses against all possible threats. It considers itself the center of the world, in a narcissistic way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, Castle Laventz, as his own. Months later, the relentless knight Mara Silvra received word of her father’s defeat. Calling in debts and intimidating mercenaries, Mara forged a small army during her grueling
march home. Upon arriving, she expected to find her homeland’s nobility ready to rise to her cause, but they’d been cowed and terrified by reports of Dranzorg entombing captives and rivals in his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
described in area 5a. If the party doesn’t release him, he breaks free himself after an hour. Dranzorg torments the party and rampages through the house, calling for Mara to face him. Once freed, he
can help them defeat Dranzorg. Eternal Rivals. Dranzorg focuses his attacks on the character wearing Mara’s armor. If a character wearing Mara’s armor is reduced to fewer than half their hit points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
An Important Detail Calder Moore The Mount Ironrot region is a wasteland scattered with broken war machines Before the characters leave Sigil for Mount Ironrot, the Wizards Three share their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
a greater calling? Folk Hero Bard. You served as a medic in the Last War, using humor and stories to keep up the spirits of your patients. You’ve seen too much suffering, and you need to do something
about it. You’ve broken away from the house and you’ve been doing charitable work in your community. But you want to find a way to do more. Criminal Rogue. You grew up as an orphan in Sharn. One of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
supporting characters and embellish that NPC as described below. It’s possible for the characters to have two or three rivals at a time, each with a separate agenda. At least one should be a villain, but
the others might be neutral or good; conflicts with those rivals might be social or political, rather than manifesting as direct attacks. The best rivals have a connection with their adversaries on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Broken Silence For hundreds of years, the world of Krynn has been bereft of those who call upon the favor of the gods. Legends say deities turned away from the world after the Cataclysm, and the
prayers of the few who remember them have been met with silence ever since. But that silence is now being broken. A chosen few hear the call of the gods and awaken to their power. This prelude suits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
11. Chwinga Wagon An overturned wagon lies on the street ahead. Rotting flower petals litter the ground around it, and bees nest in its broken wheels. A freshly cut garland of jungle flowers hangs
cover its surface — some written in Common and others etched in jagged cuneiform.
The tablet is a proclamation from an Omuan queen to her rivals in Mezro. The Mezroans couldn’t read the Omuans’ native
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
elephant, a roc dives down to snatch its prey in its massive talons.
Remote and Alone. Rocs are solitary creatures that can live for centuries. They lair in nests made from trees, tents, broken ships
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, calling them in when it suits them — often with interest. Rivalries exist between kingpins, and their territorial borders shift constantly. As long as these internal feuds don’t disrupt Guild
business or draw the attention of the authorities, no one interferes. Recent rumors claim that an Outer City kingpin known as Straightstick is calling in all his favors to make a move on a Lower City turf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
of this adventure that describes that location in detail. For instance, if the players choose to undertake the Iniarv’s Tower Quest, go to the “Iniarv’s Tower” section. Each location includes an
.” If the characters undertake this quest, see “Bronze Shrine.” Iniarv’s Tower Quest “A band of brigands calling themselves the Chimera Crew has been attacking merchants on the road, stealing supplies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
craft like any other activity, calling for careful practice and constant attention to detail in order to yield the best, most satisfying results. Young nobles apprentice for a time with masters of
parents rightfully think of their children as the greatest legacy they can leave the clan, and they raise them with the same care and attention to detail that they give to the items they create. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
your home—what does it say about your character that this place is your home? Friends and Rivals. Who do you know in the district? The DM should work with each player to develop a friend or rival in the
happen?” You Meet at a Tavern … But Which Tavern? Where do you spend your off hours? As a group, once you settle on a location, each player can add one cosmetic detail about it. This could involve a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
asks the characters their business and listens intently. Though she has never met Shalfey, she knows of the elder sage and thinks well of him. If the characters detail their memories from the memory
apology can convince Derwyth to let them stay with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check. If the characters don’t make amends and refuse to leave the homestead, Derwyth attacks, calling the saber
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, calling them in when it suits them — often with interest. Rivalries exist between kingpins, and their territorial borders shift constantly. As long as these internal feuds don’t disrupt Guild
business or draw the attention of the authorities, no one interferes. Recent rumors claim that an Outer City kingpin known as Straightstick is calling in all his favors to make a move on a Lower City turf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
motes of their movement. Perhaps they were rebels, or members of a union or some clandestine organization. Regardless, their rivals didn’t get where they are by being oblivious or merciful. Conspiracy
.
5 Affiliate. You worked with the conspirators but weren’t a member — a detail that only matters to you.
6 Witness. You got a glimpse of what happened to your fellow conspirators and the fate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
class of magewrights, professional spellcasters who master a small handful of rituals or cantrips. The magical services available in Khorvaire are discussed in more detail in chapter 2, along with the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
its center. (Statistics for Narrak and the derro can be found in appendix C.) The cultists’ chanting is punctuated with Narrak calling out the name “Demogorgon!” Also atop the platform, resting
similar but broken statue near a locked iron chest and a pile of books (see “Treasure” for more information on the chest and books). The broken statue is similar to the statue in the circle, except it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
motes of their movement. Perhaps they were rebels, or members of a union or some clandestine organization. Regardless, their rivals didn’t get where they are by being oblivious or merciful. Conspiracy
member — a detail that only matters to you. 6 Witness. You got a glimpse of what happened to your fellow conspirators and the fate that awaits you. Conspiracy Consequences Determine the challenge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
here are 20 feet high with 10-foot-high corridors connecting them. 16a. North Guard Post Scaladar. Two modified scaladar guard the hall. They are described in more detail below.
Furnishings. Water
approaching, the duergar turn invisible and enlarge themselves, then ambush anyone that enters the chamber. These duergar have had their minds broken by the mind flayers and fight to the death. 16c. Psionic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Wreck of the Star Goddess A wooden vessel is caught high in the tree branches, broken into three chunks. It resembles a ship, but there are differences that mark it clearly as not a seagoing vessel
character can jump down from a higher to a lower section with a successful DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. Crash Survivors The voice calling to the party belongs to Thasselandra Bravewing, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
dao named Keshma al-Wazir, who was trapped centuries ago by Acererak. Anyone examining the bottle spots the genie waving from within and hears her muffled voice calling out. Keshma speaks Terran only
. Once she’s released, she can cast the tongues spell to better communicate with her liberators. If the bottle is broken or unplugged, the dao emerges in a whirlwind of sand. She fulfills whatever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
and the broken stump of the tower. In the tower’s courtyard stands an old well that still delivers clean, fresh water. Old Owl Well lies eighteen miles southeast of Conyberry, in the hills south of
tattoo on the head represents a wizard’s school of magic specialty, Hamun’s being necromancy. If any character attempts to talk to Hamun, even by calling out a greeting or answering his questions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
good or ill. Perhaps a villain the hero slew now exists as a broken misera, giving mute testament to the hero’s success. Characters who overcame their personal flaws might even be confronted with
character’s dead rivals could have known. Whatever a character learns during their temporary death, they can carry with them back into the mortal world. Such might make dying one of the most helpful things to happen in a character’s greater heroic career.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Old Owl Well Built thousands of years ago by a long-vanished empire, Old Owl Well is a ruined watchtower that now consists of little more than a few crumbling walls and the broken stump of a tower
courtyard of sorts, adjacent to the broken stump of an old tower. A colorful tent has been set up in the middle of the courtyard, but no one is in sight.
The ruins are currently occupied by a mage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
one’s crew, and such “drowners” are universally shunned. The dozens of crews calling Baldur’s Gate home are as different in attitude and approach as the city’s residents. For instance, everyone in the
their hands dirty, while the Apothecary Alliance and Brethren of Barbers don’t need to throw a punch to strike fear into rivals. From carpenters to grocers, the Forgeworkers’ Lodge to the Wisewoman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
one’s crew, and such “drowners” are universally shunned. The dozens of crews calling Baldur’s Gate home are as different in attitude and approach as the city’s residents. For instance, everyone in the
their hands dirty, while the Apothecary Alliance and Brethren of Barbers don’t need to throw a punch to strike fear into rivals. From carpenters to grocers, the Forgeworkers’ Lodge to the Wisewoman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Viper in the Garden The following sections detail the cause of the disappearances in Excelsior, what information Varrel already has, and other details the characters might gain in their
The Temple of the Sunweaver Wobeke Human His home Yoi Tiefling The Forum None of the missing individuals had known rivals or left behind evidence. A character who succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence