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adventure. But adventure of the wrong kind came calling for the trio one day, when an underground ruin they had often explored â actually a creature called the Wandering Crypt â took Auspicia from the
. And even if the rumor were true, Omin would never leverage such a position for greater financial gain and power. Because that would be wrong âŠ
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regenerative ability. With these gifts, the frost giant can swiftly claim the title of jarl and easily fend off rivals for decades. However, if the frost giant doesnât give enough honor to Vaprak or
fails to heed Vaprakâs visions, injuries the frost giant sustains heal wrong, resulting in discolored skin; warty scars; and vestigial body parts, such as extra digits, limbs, and even heads. The
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have a strong sense of justice, and they are slow to forget wrongs they have suffered. A wrong done to one dwarf is a wrong done to the dwarfâs entire clan, so what begins as one dwarfâs
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
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Tomb of Annihilation
the treasures and relics of wizards, warlords, or royalty. Some archaeologists plunder for wealth or fame, while others consider it their calling to illuminate the past or keep the worldâs
greatest treasures from falling into the wrong hands. Whatever their motivations, archaeologists combine the qualities of a scrappy historian with the self-made heroism of a treasure-hunting scoundrel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Ivanaâs Torment Ivana conquered her rivals, yet still suffers. The following circumstances endlessly torment the Darklord: Ivana has not aged since the Mists claimed Borca, and her youthful
noble youth or the puppet of her elder cousin, Ivan Dilisnya. Ivanaâs genius and refinement lead her to grow swiftly bored of most potential allies and rivals. She ever seeks her equal in intellect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Rival Outfit Some criminals believe you canât do a job without betraying your partners. Perhaps you have your own share of adversaries youâve angered. The Group Rivals table presents a host of groups
and individuals who mightâlegitimately or otherwiseâhold a grudge against you. Group Rivals d6 Rival 1 The Law. Someone in the Sharn Watch has vowed to put you in prison or die trying. 2 Gang
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
others learning of his limitations. This leads him to berate and betray other wizards, claim magical discoveries as his own, and endlessly spy on both rivals and visitors to his realm. Hazlik openly
denies the various destructions afflicting his realm. At first, he didnât care that this strange world was being destroyed, expecting to escape it swiftly. As that seems increasingly unlikely, his dread clashes with his refusal to acknowledge that heâs ever wrong.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
, Castle Laventz, as his own. Months later, the relentless knight Mara Silvra received word of her fatherâs defeat. Calling in debts and intimidating mercenaries, Mara forged a small army during her grueling
march home. Upon arriving, she expected to find her homelandâs nobility ready to rise to her cause, but theyâd been cowed and terrified by reports of Dranzorg entombing captives and rivals in his
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 pairâs way
âuntil 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->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
described in area 5a. If the party doesnât 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 Maraâs armor. If a character wearing Maraâs armor is reduced to fewer than half their hit points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
trails around town, dreaming of adventure. But adventure of the wrong kind came calling for the trio one day, when an underground ruin they had often explored â actually a creature called the Wandering
than a chuckle in response. And even if the rumor were true, Omin would never leverage such a position for greater financial gain and power. Because that would be wrong ⊠Omin Dran
Medium humanoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
and fame are good motives, but theyâre often hiding something deeperâperhaps a longing to be accepted, or a burning desire to prove your naysayers wrong.
Me? I fight to protect others and to kindle
hope. (And maybe, a little bit, to prove my father wrong.)
Knight Destinies Card Heroic Tie Balance Someoneâor somethingâwronged you in your past. You seek revenge. Comet Youâve been promised an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
others. Other dwarves are driven by the 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 clanâs lost honor, avenge an ancient wrong the clan suffered, or earn a new place within the clan after having been exiled. Or a dwarf might search for the axe wielded by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
others. Other dwarves are driven by the 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 clanâs lost honor, avenge an ancient wrong the clan suffered, or earn a new place within the clan after having been exiled. Or a dwarf might search for the axe wielded by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Ogre Furious Tempers. Ogres are notorious for their quick tempers, which flare at the smallest perceived offense. Insults and name-calling can rouse an ogreâs wrath in an instant â as can stealing
from it, bumping, jabbing, or prodding it, laughing, making faces, or simply looking at it the wrong way. When its rage is incited, an ogre lashes out in a frustrated tantrum until it runs out of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
that the drow of Menzoberranzan are behind the demonic incursion. Tales range from the drow raising a mighty army of demons to a summoning spell gone terribly wrong. A demonic rampage is said to have
responsible for the presence of the demon lords stokes the already blazing embers of animosity against the dark elves, with the more militant factions of Gracklstugh calling for a renewed war of vengeance against Menzoberranzan.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, calling them in when it suits them â often with interest. Rivalries exist between kingpins, and their territorial borders shift constantly. As long as these internal feuds donât 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->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
, calling them in when it suits them â often with interest. Rivalries exist between kingpins, and their territorial borders shift constantly. As long as these internal feuds donât 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->Monsters of the Multiverse
title of jarl and easily fend off rivals for decades. However, if the frost giant doesnât give enough honor to Vaprak or fails to heed Vaprakâs visions, injuries the frost giant sustains heal wrong
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
oneâs crew, and such âdrownersâ are universally shunned. The dozens of crews calling Baldurâs Gate home are as different in attitude and approach as the cityâs residents. For instance, everyone in the
their hands dirty, while the Apothecary Alliance and Brethren of Barbers donât need to throw a punch to strike fear into rivals. From carpenters to grocers, the Forgeworkersâ Lodge to the Wisewoman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
crewmate). Because youâre calling in a favor, you canât be certain of a schedule or route that will meet your every need. Your Dungeon Master will determine how long it takes to get where you need to
if I think theyâre wrong. 2 Iâll say anything to avoid having to do extra work. 3 Once someone questions my courage, I never back down no matter how dangerous the situation. 4 Once I start drinking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Idiom As a warlock, you bring every dark aspect of your dark path and darker calling to bear darkly on your franchiseâs operations. Wrapping yourself in mysterious defensive power or tagging an enemy in
nutshell â using the connections of your pact to sell your skills, your services, and your legend. The right people need to hear about you, and the wrong people need to be completely unaware of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
oneâs crew, and such âdrownersâ are universally shunned. The dozens of crews calling Baldurâs Gate home are as different in attitude and approach as the cityâs residents. For instance, everyone in the
their hands dirty, while the Apothecary Alliance and Brethren of Barbers donât need to throw a punch to strike fear into rivals. From carpenters to grocers, the Forgeworkersâ Lodge to the Wisewoman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, demonstrating your courage and your respect for this sacred creature.
4 You proved your mettle in a dramatic contest of strength, charisma, or a similar quality.
5 Calling on Heliod to witness you
a significant wrong done to you Defending a polis from attacking monsters Building or restoring a temple to Heliod Your piety score to Heliod decreases if you diminish his influence in the world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortuneâs Wheel
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
someone went missing, but they didnât see her do anything wrong. Sincerity keeps sunflies. Theyâre unusual in town, but theyâre harmless, pleasant creatures. The local sees them buzz around sometimes. (If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
wrong about everything. Few Acq Inc franchises set their roots or undertake all their business in urban areas. As such, countless adventures will call a franchise into the wilds, where a qualified
Allowed Your instinctive ability to blend into the natural background has applications even outside the wilderness. During business meetings with rivals or attempts to play nice with the nobility, being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
condescending noble might wish to see a group of upstart adventurers fail so as to keep them from becoming rivals for the kingâs attention, thwarting them with slander and scheming rather than direct threats
the creature cares about. They can guess, but doing so runs the risk of shifting the creatureâs attitude in the wrong direction if they guess badly. After interacting with a creature long enough to get
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Zindanese accent and a laborerâs gruff lilt depending on whom they talk to. Personality Trait. âI consider all to be my dearest companions unless proven wrong threeâperhaps fourâtimes.â Ideal. âFamily is
Proud Edun to break the bargain. After calling the witch to a secret meeting, they murdered her. Learning about Kala Mabarin When the effects of the poison end, Diva Luma and her fellow entertainers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
quest to create something perfect that will define their lifeâs work and secure their legacy. They lose sight of right and wrong in pursuit of the finest materials and exciting opportunities. 2
or on behalf of an influential client. Competition is fierce in the business world, and the challenges presented by rivals or circumstances can pressure you into dealings you find distasteful. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
venture into the submerged hold. Fortunately for them, unless something goes wrong, thereâs no significant time pressure on the characters as they swim around here. They can surface (at the hole in
Blood Lord, the demon lord Orcus is a fiend whose power rivals that of the gods. Ruling over hordes of demons in the nightmarish plane of existence called the Abyss, Orcus yearns to transform the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
tantalizing rumors or uncover valuable information.
Information Source. If the adventurers let Miklos tell stories of his past exploits or agree to help him play a prank on his rivals, he can steer
spectacles. She dabbled in adventuring before realizing she had little taste for danger and her lifeâs calling might involve more sedentary pursuits. Few guests know of Erlynnâs magical abilities, as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
ability. With these gifts, the frost giant can swiftly claim the title of jarl and easily fend off rivals for decades. However, if the frost giant doesnât give enough honor to Vaprak or fails to heed
Vaprakâs visions, injuries the frost giant sustains heal wrong, often resulting in discolored skin, warty scars, and vestigial body parts, such as extra digits, limbs, and even extra heads. The touch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the ring to stay away from it, saying that something is wrong with it and it doesnât lead to home anymore. Anyone who ignores her warning and steps into the ring to try to use it sees an image that
afraid but seems curious, and he is clean and seems well fed. He addresses the robed figure, calling her Xanthoria and asking her to show him what sheâs doing in an attempt to alleviate his boredom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
characters express a desire to talk with Ontharyx, he makes a big show of calling off his cultists and listening to what the characters have to say. He offers to talk, but not if it means leaving
. Once the lock is open, the characters can open the door to the Crypt of the Talhund. An Incorrect Solution. If the characters insert a gem after theyâve dialed the wrong combination, a rumbling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
as a servant of the Six, having gained new powers and seeking vengeance on those who mistreated him. See âFactions and Rivalsâ in chapter 3 for more information on the Six, and appendix B for more
to expand the sewer system beyond the prototype. But then creatures native to the plane of filth came through the gate in the wrong direction. After hiring mercenaries to drive the creatures back, the