brothers bards diffusing consist recently

The Dossier

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

person of interest in numerous crimes befitting a mobster but managed to evade the law — until recently. Krenko was brought into custody by Gideon Jura, a freelancer working with the Boros Legion at

the time. Krenko was found guilty of murdering Dargig, one of the Shattergang Brothers, and of assault with a deadly weapon against Gideon Jura. The weapon on his person at the time of arrest was a

The Road to Phandalin

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

. Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found “something big,” and that he’d pay you ten gold pieces each for

arrive early to “take care of business.” You’ve spent the last few days following the High Road south from Neverwinter, and you’ve just recently veered east along the Triboar Trail. You’ve had no

Umberlee's Maw

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

Umberlee’s Maw The coral mountain, comprised of recently sunken ships covered by a crunchy coral shell, is referred to as Umberlee’s Maw by Gar Shatterkeel. Normally this would include his followers

as well, but at the moment they consist of a pair of sea lions that are drawn to the divine power he possesses and the undead remains of those who lost their lives when their ships sunk. The only way

Mielikki

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

attract. She is the patron of rangers in the same way that Milil is the patron of bards, but even rangers rarely pray to her directly. They instead pray to Gwaeron Windstrom, who they believe will

wilds. She has many shrines, particularly in the Savage Frontier. Most consist of a dead tree trunk into which has been carved a likeness of her holy symbol, a unicorn’s head. Alternatively, the likeness

Revealing the Wynlings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Sylvan ask the wynling questions, the Fey creature squeaks the following details in reply: Kasem found the wynlings in the nearby mountains and brought them to the market recently. The wynlings live with

their friend Kasem at the Spicy Brothers tent. Kasem offers the wynlings persimmons to do errands and to play in certain places (usually the Tyenmo and Xungoon stalls). The wynlings aren’t malicious

Chapter 1: A Dangerous Journey

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

resettled the area, and Phandalin is now a rough-and-tumble frontier town. Recently, a trio of dwarves—the Rockseeker brothers—discovered the entrance to Wave Echo Cave, and they intend to reopen the mines

What the Residents Know

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

on the lower level (see “Skalanthas the Dragon” below). Ronnom Daamos. Ronnom, a noble, arrived by ship six months ago with his three bodyguards, whom the monks know as the brothers Eko and Mok and a

woman named Veen. Ronnom is the son of Ishyllia Daamos, a knight who was a frequent guest at the monastery before her death. Recently it has come to light that Ronnom is a wanted man whose crimes

Paladin Orders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

of his brothers Renwick “Snowcloak” and Amphail the Just during the war. When Tyr fell silent and the paladins in his service lost their powers, many turned to other gods such as Torm, but the Kights

of Samular stayed true to Tyr. Their patience was recently rewarded when, upon Tyr’s return to the world, many of their dwindling number were invested with the powers of a paladin. Known for their support of the law, many paladins of the order follow the Oath of the Crown, which is described below.

Townmaster's Hall

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

the marauders, who consist of at least an ogre and some bugbears. Harbin is offering a 100 gp contract to any group that can drive the marauders and any goblin companions away. If the party pursues

, his goal is to see Phandalin thrive and become prosperous. Therefore, he wants to find the lost mine of Wave Echo Cave and help the Rockseeker brothers put it back into production. Sildar also

Talhundereth Locations

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

arrive quickly to see what’s going on. The drow share the following points: Arrival. The drow came from the Underdark only recently, through the entrance (area T1). Brothers. Nythalyn and Yanthdel

around the bloody chair. A character who succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check identifies them as goat bones and surmises the blood on the chair is also from a goat. The goat recently

Childhood

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

. Mortal elves cannot know if it is the soul of someone recently dead or someone who died millennia ago. They cannot even be certain it is an elf of the same world. The only assurance they have is that it

. Because of the rarity of elf births, siblings might be separated in age by decades, or even a century or more. Thus, few elves grow up playing with brothers or sisters of similar age and instead

Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

. Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found “something big,” and that he’d pay you ten gold pieces each

arrive early to “take care of business.” You’ve spent the last few days following the High Road south from Neverwinter, and you’ve just recently veered east along the Triboar Trail. You’ve

Darkhold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

situation: the vale folk see a great deal more traffic and trade than the little hamlet would ever expect otherwise. Until recently, all the caravans bound for Darkhold could seek sanctuary only in the

shadow of the keep itself. Now the people of the vale have recently built both an inn, called the Wyvern’s Rest, and a separate tavern, called the Rookery. Some of the locals send to market bales of the

The Harpers

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

unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, rogues, and wizards

to commit to fighting the Cult of the Dragon. She understands their hesitation, however. The Harpers’ have only recently been reformed, and the cause of their near-destruction was the decision to act

The Harpers

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

unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, mages, and rogues

to commit to fighting the Cult of the Dragon. She understands their hesitation, however. The Harpers’ have only recently been reformed, and the cause of their near-destruction was the decision to act

The Harpers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, mages, and rogues

to commit to fighting the Cult of the Dragon. She understands their hesitation, however. The Harpers’ have only recently been reformed, and the cause of their near-destruction was the decision to act

Dellmon Ranch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

is nearby and heading in the ranch’s direction. There’s not enough time to flee, and everyone is hunkering down to defend the compound as best as they can. Stowal and Branikan are brothers (male shield

dwarf guards) who serve as the area’s blacksmiths, tinkerers, and general laborers-for-hire. The remaining defenders consist of eighteen farm and ranch folk, as well as a few Emerald Enclave allies

N1. St. Andral's Church

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

that “All will be well!” and is frustrated that he can’t protect his younger siblings. He wants to be free of Barovia’s curse but sees no hope of escape. Bones of St. Andral Until recently, the

a few nights ago and stole the bones. Until recently, Father Lucian was the only person in Vallaki who knew about the bones, but he recalls mentioning them to Yeska over a month ago to put the fearful

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the

Shield, a secret society tied to the Shield of the Hidden Lord. This shield recently disappeared from the crypts under the Hhune estate, and Kaddrus is assisting efforts to get the shield back and punish

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the

connection to the Knights of the Shield, a secret society tied to the Shield of the Hidden Lord. This shield recently disappeared from the crypts under the Hhune estate, and Kaddrus is assisting efforts to get

Spawn Hollow Locations

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

. Slaad explorers recently discovered a place where tadpoles can grow on their own, albeit slowly. The quasi-organic chambers of this region emerge from a whirlpool and disappear into a nearby vortex

feet across and appears to consist of warty flesh slowly falling into its center. Any object or creature entering the vortex is lost within the Far Realm for 2d6 hours before reappearing in the

The Monastery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

impressive bits of technology from the crashed planar craft, teleportation-field devices consist of two matched magical-mechanical rings. Both rings channel the power of teleportation and flight, and were

about the workings of the place, but vaguely hint at how newcomers will be welcome to either join their “immured brothers” (the prisoners in area M6) or the “enlightened ones” (the brains in jars in

Meeting the Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

has no idea. (He is wrong, but Runara finds the situation amusing and lets Mumpo continue to believe in her ignorance.) Myla (lawful good kobold tinkerer ) is a winged kobold whose brothers, Mek and

adores puns. Rix recently witnessed a ship crashing on the rocks to the north (see “Cloister Quests” later in this chapter). Zark is rude and fond of colorful insults. His favorites are “Eat my sword

6. Goblin Den

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

: The three Rockseeker brothers (Gundren, Tharden, and Nundro) recently located an entrance to the long-lost Wave Echo Cave, site of the mines of the Phandelver’s Pact. (Share the information in the

Tool Descriptions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

yourself and those who come after you. These maps can range from large-scale depictions of mountain ranges to diagrams that show the layout of a dungeon level. Components. Cartographer’s tools consist of

might seem too humble for an adventurer, a good pair of boots will see a character across rugged wilderness and through deadly dungeons. Components. Cobbler’s tools consist of a hammer, an awl, a knife, a

N9. Vistani Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

serve Strahd. The elders have died, leaving a pair of brothers named Luvash and Arrigal in charge. Both men are evil and willing to do whatever Strahd demands of them. These Vistani have two problems

. First, Luvash’s seven-year-old daughter, Arabelle, recently disappeared from the camp. Consequently, half of the Vistani are out searching for her when the characters arrive. Second, the Vistani have

Roleplaying a Giant

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

. Often in legends these contests are bloody battles, but some tales have the brothers acting side by side on grand adventures. Surtur is seen as the more clever of the two, and fire giants emulate his

recently killed elk is as flame to them. As a sailor fears the howl of the wind heralding a storm, the denizens of ice-capped mountains and northern steppes shudder at the war horns that presage the

Locations A - D

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

. Ardeep Forest This forest east of Waterdeep and the Dessarin River was once part of the long-lost elven kingdom of Illefarn. Now it’s home to a small clan of wood elves recently arrived from Evermeet

-eyed “Senior Sword” and master of the militia. The largest inn, the Old Bargewright, was recently rebuilt as a substantial stone structure with thick walls and private chambers hidden behind secret

Upper Level Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

balcony overlooks the eastern end of the outpost’s lower level (areas S2, S3, S7, and S8). Made of smoothly sculpted stone, the balcony has 3-foot-high railings that consist of taut metal cables strung

treasure in the room with the planar gate (area S12). Very recently, treasure started disappearing from the dragon’s hoard. After failing to locate the thief, Ylagan accused the modrons of stealing his

Uthgardt Lands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

bands, groups of tribesfolk that number between a dozen and a hundred, usually twenty to fifty. These bands generally consist of several family groups, each led by a matriarch or patriarch. In many ways

the Uthgardt tribes today. Blue Bear. The easternmost of the Uthgardt are the Blue Bear — thought destroyed more than a century ago — who have recently emerged from inside the High Forest and

Lady's Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

-reaching schemes. Dragon Bar. Like moths to a candle, risk takers gravitate to the buzzing marquee of Fortune’s Wheel. The polished revolving door of this recently renovated building opens into the

hover atop the house of worship like flames. Nicknamed the Sun of Sigil, it glows each day at dawn. Recently, Heart’s Fire has become the subject of gossip throughout the Temple District. The temple’s

The Seldarine

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

be with. Stories of Hanali’s romantic adventures among elves and other mortals are perennial favorites when sung by elf bards and poets. In Arvandor, Hanali maintains a hidden pool called Evergold

least a century. More than a few elves claim to have experienced this benefit, and the truth of it is attested by many bards — sometimes in all earnestness, sometimes with a knowing wink. Priests of

Island Approach and First Floor

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

garden. Barricaded Doors. Any close inspection of the double doors leading into the hermitage reveals that they were recently broken open and have been jammed shut again. The doors were smashed by the

character who studies the blood spatters in the room and succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check determines that several people were recently slain here — including one who was drowned in

Locations in Triboar

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

Wainwright brand name is the only thing keeping the establishment in business... for now. T6. The Lion’s Share This building was recently purchased and refurbished by the Lionshield Coster, a

Tolmara’s crime to Darathra Shendrel, the lord protector has Tolmara arrested and imprisoned pending a trial. Darathra also notifies Mirak’s two brothers, who work on a nearby ranch. For years, they

Cragmaw Hideout Locations

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

Cave. The three Rockseeker brothers (Gundren, Tharden, and Nundro) recently located an entrance to the long-lost Wave Echo Cave, site of the mines of the Phandelver Pact. (Share the information in the

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