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Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: entangle, speak with animals, speak with plants
1/day each: commune with nature (as an action), detect magic
. Primeval wardens who patrol the borders of firbolg communities are fierce hunters who guard against external threats and incursions.
Firbolgs
Distant cousins of giants, the first firbolgs wandered the
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
nefarious magical copies of themselves to fool enemies, to guard treasure, or for other inscrutable reasons.
To create a false lich, a lich binds a shred of its life force to a corpse in a profane
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
You are a scion of one of the great noble families of Waterdeep. Human families who jealously guard their privilege and place in the City of Splendors, Waterdhavian nobles have a reputation across
expect things of you when they know your surname and what it means. Your reasons for taking up adventuring likely involve your family in some way: Are you the family rebel, who prefers delving in
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
, working for someone who has more than they deserve. But the Guild offered you a way to fix that. You keep doing what you’ve always done — guard work, dock labor, business accounting &mdash
Guild. If either of them ever finds out, your life as you know it will be over.
6
A close friend or relative joined the Guild and vanished mysteriously. You’ve worked your way into the lower
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
-Boros Contacts table.
Boros Contacts
d8
Contact
1
A former comrade in arms was promoted into the prestigious Sunhome Guard.
2
One of my parents is a ranking Boros officer
.
5
An adolescent relative ran off to join the Gruul in an act of rebellion and has not yet returned.
6
I once befriended an Izzet scientist, and we’re still cordial though the
races
terms of absolutes and a sense of underlying duality. Day or night. Acceptance or rejection. Friend or foe. Their culture is also entwined along the line between life and death. They commune with
unknown reasons. Perhaps some new and greater threat stirs in the dark depths of the sea, and the laneshi seek aid from their air-breathing cousins. Or perhaps there’s truth in the fearful whispers
Kenku
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
the area patrolled by the guard did she explain that the noises indicated that the wingless folk had claimed that area, and that to trespass would be to court death.
— Gimble, Notes from a
city, alerting their allies to the approach of a guard patrol or signaling a prime opportunity for a robbery.
Since kenku can precisely reproduce any sound, the messages they carry rarely suffer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
cycle proceed for as long as your adventures demand, waxing or waning whenever it’s most dramatic. The plague will never kill everyone in Richemulot; there will always be miraculous cures or reasons
for Jacqueline Renier to withdraw her infected rat swarms. The cities then repopulate swiftly, with new residents emerging from the Mists to little notice. This ensures that after a period of relative peace, the plague’s next wave is just as devastating as the last.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
here? Quest for the Unicorn. The characters seek a unicorn for personal reasons. Perhaps the unicorn’s healing magic can cure a character’s dying relative or friend. Maybe the characters seek a patron
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dispassionate, but such is the price of perspective. Few creatures enjoy confronting the relative smallness of their lives.
4 Disguises allow me to bestow small kindnesses and experience the
, slow, suggestion, zone of truth
Adult 21 bless, commune, cure wounds, geas,* slow, suggestion, zone of truth
Ancient 24 bless, commune,* cure wounds, geas,* plane shift (+16 to hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
The Plan The council reasons that the smugglers on the vessel are, as yet, unaware of the capture or death of their land-based colleagues, and a return visit by them might well be expected. Since the
members of the town guard to patrol the potential rendezvous points each night for the next two weeks in case the smugglers return earlier than expected. If the ship is sighted, the council is unwilling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
activities from Constable Jute or from the physician Emil Trantor, and if they missed the trail leading from the latest murder, they might need to resort to divination or commune spells or similar magic
warehouse is well guarded, and protected at night by “vicious guard dogs” (a trio of manticores whose snarling can be heard from the street). Getting that information out of any local requires a bribe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the trade hub from the surface world. The Black Network doesn’t reveal the shortest route for security reasons. Instead, its representatives lead the adventurers to a remote cave in the Surbrin Hills
, about 180 miles east of Gauntlgrym. Black Network sentries (six human veterans) guard the cave, which leads to a series of tunnels. These tunnels descend sharply as they wind their way east for another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Waterdhavian Noble You are a scion of one of the great noble families of Waterdeep. Human families who jealously guard their privilege and place in the City of Splendors, Waterdhavian nobles have a
exception, people expect things of you when they know your surname and what it means. Your reasons for taking up adventuring likely involve your family in some way: Are you the family rebel, who prefers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
further assistance, but we suspect the arcanaloth has reasons of their own to acquire the book, so be on your guard!
“Nebukath is unsure how long Vrakir plans to keep the book in the fortress, meaning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
wild lands of the North can certainly oblige them. Or you might wish to have the journey pass in relative peace while the players coordinate franchise tasks left over from the previous episode. Luskan
raiding, handing down less-desirable opportunities to Fourth Ship Taerl. Fifth Ship Rethnor acts as the city’s guard — an unprofitable enough duty that many of its members look for other ways to earn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
Adventure Hooks Adventurers can find the Sunless Citadel within a remote and lonely ravine. The characters can be drawn to the dungeon for any of the following reasons. Relate the information below
wretched goblins could ever possess such a wonder, and how they steal every sprouting sapling grown from the enchanted fruit’s seed. Moreover, you wish to find this rumored tree of healing, hoping to heal an ailing friend or relative.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
leads up to it. Guards on Watch The prison has four guard towers (see area R9), and three guards (veterans) in cold weather clothing are stationed atop each one. If you need to make Wisdom (Perception
of the ordinary, such as an approaching ship or group of visitors or a monster flying overhead, one guard descends into the tower to alert the rest of the prison while the others stay at their post
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
prides guard their lands implacably, and without a good reason to be there—or a leonin guide to vouch for one’s presence—outsiders are often chased away. Tethmos Tethmos serves as the default capital for
Heliod, his closest to Oreskos, is rarely visited, but on the god’s highest holy days, worshipers journey there to commune with the sun god. These pilgrimages occasionally bring the god’s servants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
stash contraband. When criminals occupy the area, at least one guard is always on duty, and typically there is one guard at every entrance to the chamber. Smaller rooms with heavy iron doors adjoin
offers reasons why your characters might need to visit such a location. In addition, the characters could meet with a Daask patron in a Cog hub. Cog Hub Adventures d10 Adventure Goal 1 Obtain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Adventurers with the Criminal or Guard background might have a connection to the Grand Citadel involving a past run-in with the law or past service on the watch. Reasons to Visit. Adventurers might
Emridy Meadows. A character with the Wayfarer background might know Miklos as a generous man who gives away food and sometimes even lodging to people in need. Reasons to Visit. Adventurers might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
someone who has more than they deserve. But the Guild offered you a way to fix that. You keep doing what you’ve always done — guard work, dock labor, business accounting — but what you learn you pass on
as you know it will be over. 6 A close friend or relative joined the Guild and vanished mysteriously. You’ve worked your way into the lower ranks hoping to find out what happened to them. 7 You’ve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
a pack of 3 guard drakes. The dragonsoul rides a warhorse, but the other cultists are on foot. See appendix D for the cultists and drakes. Devilish Demands Though the Cult of the Dragon and the Red
Cult of the Dragon and her escape from the stronghold at the caldera of the Well of Dragons. (If possible, make Cylanestriel an associate, mentor, or relative of someone in the party.) Use this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
who has more than they deserve. But the Guild offered you a way to fix that. You keep doing what you’ve always done — guard work, dock labor, business accounting — but what you learn you pass on to the
life as you know it will be over.
6 A close friend or relative joined the Guild and vanished mysteriously. You’ve worked your way into the lower ranks hoping to find out what happened to them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
are fierce hunters who guard against external threats and incursions. Firbolg Primeval Warden Medium Humanoid (Druid), Any Alignment
Armor Class 16 (hide armor, shield)
Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20
animals, speak with plants
1/day each: commune with nature (as an action), detect magic, disguise self
Bonus Actions
Hidden Step (2/Day). The firbolg magically turns invisible until the start of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
a pack of 3 guard drakes. The dragonsoul rides a warhorse, but the other cultists are on foot. See appendix D for the cultists and drakes. Devilish Demands Though the Cult of the Dragon and the Red
Cult of the Dragon and her escape from the stronghold at the caldera of the Well of Dragons. (If possible, make Cylanestriel an associate, mentor, or relative of someone in the party.) Use this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
a pack of 3 guard drakes. The dragonsoul rides a warhorse, but the other cultists are on foot. See appendix D for the cultists and drakes. Devilish Demands Though the Cult of the Dragon and the Red
of the Dragon and her escape from the stronghold at the caldera of the Well of Dragons. (If possible, make Cylanestriel an associate, mentor, or relative of someone in the party.) Use this encounter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. This is actually one of the reasons why Baldur’s Gate is such a bustling commercial hub: for goods to pass through the city from south to north, for example, they must be unloaded in the Outer City east
or die on the road, and a replacement has a chance to find employment. 6–10 Hired as a basic guard for 5 gp per tenday, plus food and living expenses on the road. 11–15 Hired as a sergeant for 8 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
know the location of stable Crevices of Dusk either guard or hide them. Stable Crevice of Dusk. Sangora tilts her head with a thoughtful look before revealing that she knows of a stable Crevice of Dusk
Dolindar family was exiled to the Shadowfell for reasons they never shared. The family studied wizardry and knew much about planar gates despite being unable to use them due to a family curse. They were miserable and lonely in life.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
drunken patrons. Revelers can stay as late as they wish and still get home safely, provided they hire someone trustworthy to guard their trip home. Most murders in the Lower City have reasons behind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
camp at Fort Tamal never seemed to need such a robust guard before. Even the relative nearness of Najara seems to provide little reason for so many of Elturgard’s mightiest defenders to be squandered
power of the gods for a reason, and surely that reason can’t be to stand guard while merchants sleep. Then again, the High Observer is, by all reports, a wise and effective ruler. Perhaps he perceives
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
8. Gray Alchemist The Gray Ghosts have claimed this cave as both a safe house and a laboratory, where their alchemists can work in relative peace and isolation. This area is surprisingly clean and
information each time a character succeeds on a DC 13 Charisma (Intimidation) check: Gorglak is a warrior of the Stone Guard stationed at one of the outer gates near the Darklake District. Gorglak is an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
. This is actually one of the reasons why Baldur’s Gate is such a bustling commercial hub: for goods to pass through the city from south to north, for example, they must be unloaded in the Outer City east
, and a replacement has a chance to find employment. 6–10 Hired as a basic guard for 5 gp per tenday, plus food and living expenses on the road. 11–15 Hired as a sergeant for 8 gp per tenday, plus food
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
their own reasons to stray from the truth at times, and thus, they also find small ways to seek Phenax’s favor as they go about their daily lives. Formal services to Phenax are conducted at night
people to the last one—whereupon Phenax, true to his word, bound their bodies and souls to a great oak, making a terrifying amalgam of undeath to guard Odunos and haunt the living for eternity.
Feud
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
for oneself. Let each worshiper commune in their own way, as the saying goes. Divine magic also provides a means of communing with the gods and can be used to call upon their guidance. Divine
, but they aren’t taken into custody or punished as long as they obey the laws of the city. Some places take this form of persecution a step further, for a variety of reasons. A tyrant might outlaw