claiming runes get to her rejection

Prisoner 13

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

little as she can get away with. Prisoner 13’s Tattoos Most of Prisoner 13’s inkwork is covered by her uniform. Her tattoos include the following: Dwarven Poetry. An excerpt from a poem

. Black and gray smoke and shadows coil down her left arm, ending in runes on the fingers of her left hand. Knotwork. Purple and blue knotwork and runes run down her right arm, across the back of her right

Nass Lantomir's Ghost

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

followed her fellow wizards to Icewind Dale. She caught up to them in Bryn Shander and made her presence known, claiming she was sent by her master to aid the expedition with her divinations. Egos and

ghost is unable to cast the find familiar spell in order to get it back. Spellcasting. As a ghost, Nass can cast the spells she prepared prior to her death—except that the ghost can’t

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

(though it might cause more problems than it solves when you’re dealing with incorrigible lawbreakers). If you abuse this privilege, though, you can get in serious trouble with your superiors and

5th dominate person Your magic often takes the form of blue or golden runes floating and glowing in the air in circular patterns or of shimmering azure barriers of magical energy. If you

Arguing Princes

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

paper, Kirina is dismissive, claiming to have found it on the street. This copy of the runes might become useful evidence of Kirina’s wrongdoing during the adventure’s conclusion.

Simbon. There’s currently little evidence of Kirina and Kedjou’s involvement in the Goldwarren’s collapse, but Kirina carries with him a copy of the runes the high priest uses in experimental summoning

Roleplaying Lorinda

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

only to slaughter them as she wills. In her Mother guise, she maintains an air of benevolence, claiming to ask for little despite her followers’ supposed sloth and ingratitude. She will do anything

to prevent the villagers from learning her true nature. Personality Trait. “I’m the greatest parent in the world. I just need children worthy of my love.” Ideal. “Good children get rewards. Bad

Concluding the Quest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Concluding the Quest Captain Arlaggath is saddened by the news that the missing fishers are dead, yet eager to hear a full account of the characters’ visit to the Cauldron Caves. Claiming the Reward

Characters who try to sell the cauldron of plenty in Easthaven get more than they bargained for (see “Town Hall Capers” below).

What Really Happened

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

dedicated to Gaernoo. Lord Viallis, empowered by Gaernoo’s otherworldly magic and wanting to get away from talk of his family’s death, moved to the village of Greenfast, a day’s travel southeast of

Waterdeep and the home of his business partner, Faerl. Claiming that he wanted to have his family interred close to him, he took the remains of his wife and children along, with evil intent. For the last five

The Road to Phandalin

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

provisions from Neverwinter to Phandalin. They’re a half-day’s march from Phandalin when they run into trouble with goblin raiders from the Cragmaw band. Read the following text to get the adventure

escorting his supplies safely to Barthen’s Provisions, a trading post in Phandalin. He then set out ahead of you on horse, along with a warrior escort named Sildar Hallwinter, claiming he needed to

Chapter 4: Sword of Zariel

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

Yeenoghu to devour the blade. The holy power of the citadel resists the scab’s attempts to fully engulf it and make it one with Avernus, leaving the top of the citadel visible. The characters get

and travel to the past, where they are tested in a conflict between Zariel and Yeenoghu. Claiming the Sword For characters of level 12 After their sojourn to Idyllglen, the adventurers return

Franchise Downtime

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

, encouraging the players to engage in downtime activities before heading off for Phandalin can help them get comfortable with the idea of dedicating nonadventuring time to personal and business

dragon wants to settle (using the sowing rumors activity from the Dungeon Master’s Guide), hoping to get the locals used to the idea. Altared States Characters interested in the strange altar under

Other Crime Syndicates

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

to establish your own headquarters and direct the activities of the 3d6 criminals who work for you. By claiming a 15 percent share of their take, you can rely on an income that will sustain you at a

modest lifestyle, plus an additional 1d6 gp in profit per week. You can access contraband and fences as described earlier in this section, but you don’t get a discount at syndicate-owned businesses

Scholar of Impossibilities

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

cleft surrounded by foul, bleeding runes. Inside is the Book of Vile Darkness. Secrets of Eternity If a character agrees to let the Scholar share a forbidden secret, the baernaloth requests that the

. 3 The Whispered One is coming, but there’s still time to prevent him from claiming power over the spokes of the Great Wheel. 4 The entire multiverse is inside an impossibly vast bag of holding. The

1. On Your Mark! Get Set! Go!

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

1. On Your Mark! Get Set! Go! A broad set of stairs descend to a large chamber with the following features: Pillars. Four stone pillars support a 35-foot-high, vaulted ceiling strung with cobwebs

trap, an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”) appears in the air between the two southern statues a split second after the creature disappears, and at the same moment a booming voice shouts, “Teleported

47. Halls of the Faithful

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

47. Halls of the Faithful Devotees of Dumathoin once walked these halls to get from their quarters to the temple. Now, Halaster’s guardians and magic haunt these areas. 47a. Arch Gates to Levels 13

level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate

Beginning the Adventure

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

, based on Devi’s description. My ship can get you there in three days. “Will you help?” If the characters refuse the quest, Mirel sweetens the reward by offering them free passage on any of her

side of the island,” Mirel says. “The monks there seem friendly, but the sea cave is also home to the bronze dragon that sank Devi’s ship. The monks apologized for the dragon, claiming it was only

6. Special Effects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

hear rattling chains when they get to the fork in the tunnel. The sound clearly comes from the left passage. Further investigation reveals no source; the sound is one of Halaster’s illusory regional

or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate

Part 1: Goblin Arrows

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

for escorting his supplies safely to Barthen’s Provisions, a trading post in Phandalin. He then set out ahead of you on horse, along with a warrior escort named Sildar Hallwinter, claiming he needed to

player’s character get out of a tough scrape. This exercise is a great opportunity for the players to contribute to the adventure’s backstory. Ask the players to give you the party’s marching order and

Gromph's Inner Sanctum

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

useful, claiming to have been trapped in the circle by the archmage after failing to convince Gromph not to cast his spell (a lie). The demon tries to get the characters to free it by breaking the

Camp Alertness

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

to resort to stealth or subterfuge to get in. For example, characters scaling the plateau from the east could use brush for cover right up to where the cliff overlooks the camp. From there, they

cry, which quickly draws a crowd. A roll of 10 or lower means someone has recognized the character from the fight in Greenest. The characters have a chance to get away if they immediately go on the

Gala at the Cerulean Lyceum

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

. Use the following points to guide the initial conversation, but see “Unexpected Interruption” below if the characters get into the details of their mission: As soon as a character speaks, Zisatta

the following points: Zisatta tries to discern whether the characters are working for the People’s Stewards and is pleased if they are. She tries to get the characters to admit their mission is

Camp Alertness

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

need to resort to stealth or subterfuge to get in. For example, characters scaling the plateau from the east could use brush for cover right up to where the cliff overlooks the camp. From there, they

the hue and cry, which quickly draws a crowd. A roll of 10 or lower means someone has recognized the character from the fight in Greenest. The characters have a chance to get away if they immediately

Lambent Zenith Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

front of the ship. During the Lambent Zenith’s crash, arcane wards should have sealed the safe room’s doors. The safe room is inaccessible while the wards are active. Ward Runes. Two runes hidden on the

ship power the wards. Kycera knows one rune was placed in the ship’s stateroom, but she doesn’t remember the second rune’s location. She believes that magic or a pass phrase can deactivate the runes

Trading Post

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Trading Post As the coastal mist clears, you get your first good look at the grippli trading post. Ramshackle shelters are clustered around a large permanent building. The low rumble of many voices

ago, claiming to be followers of a benevolent deity they called the Scaled Mother. They were friendly, the opposite of other yuan-ti that the grippli had encountered and fought with. These yuan-ti

Franchise Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

more space beneath Tresendar Manor. But it also might arise as a result of the franchise moving its headquarters to the Silent Sound lighthouse — or even claiming both sites as a joint headquarters

help the players get excited about designing and selecting their franchise upgrades. Some players might focus on mechanics, while others enjoy the creativity of dreaming up how a franchise headquarters

The Sugar Man

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

whisper fearfully, claiming they saw whistlers. If asked, a worker tells the characters that whistlers are beings that emerge from the shadows, whistling a creepy tune as they steal away the unwary

Situation Workers quickly describe to Alfonz what happened. The Sugar Man asks the characters to join in the conversation, forgoing introductions to get to the heart of the situation. Use the following

Family Feud

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

attacking my son!” This kicks off a fresh bout of arguing, with Lamai claiming she saw Gammon steal the onions (which is true). Gammon accuses Lamai of first stealing the onions from their seafood cart and

hired the party. If the characters refuse to get involved, one of the shopkeepers approaches them later under calmer circumstances, restating their concerns about their shop’s safety while making their offer again.

Adventure Structure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

goal is to prevent the gold from falling into the hands of the bad guys. If all goes well, some of the gold will find its way into the characters’ pockets. Characters will have a hard time claiming it

encounters easier. It also bears remembering that the villains are meant to be thwarted, not killed, and they are rarely spoiling for a fight. Adventurers who get in over their heads can be knocked

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