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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some
, Excellence, Fear, Glory, Hope, Ideal, Music, Nowhere, Open, Poetry, Quest, Random, Reverence, Sorrow, Temerity, Torment, Weary
MUTUAL MISTRUST
People tend to be suspicious of tieflings, assuming
Aarakocra
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
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Aarakocra enjoy peace and solitude. Most of them have little interest in dealing with other peoples and less interest in spending time on the ground. For this reason, it takes an
exceptional circumstance for an aarakocra to leave his or her tribe and undertake the adventurer’s life. Neither treasure nor glory is enough to lure them from their tribes; a dire threat to their people
backgrounds
both mundane and supernatural—tasks that come with little glory.
Your home is the road, and you must travel to wherever rumors of the sinful and the deviant take you. Corruption is just as
likely to fester within as without, so you must be ever watchful of those who travel with you. Those found guilty, wherever they hail from and whatever their reason, must be faced without mercy.
Tiefling
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Basic Rules (2014)
reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some
, Excellence, Fear, Glory, Hope, Ideal, Music, Nowhere, Open, Poetry, Quest, Random, Reverence, Sorrow, Temerity, Torment, Weary
MET WITH MISTRUST
Ignorant people tend to be suspicious of
Firbolg
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
Reason for Adventuring
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Outcast for murder
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Outcast for severely damaging home territory
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Clan slain by invading humanoids
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Clan slain by a dragon or demon
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adopt elven names when they must deal with outsiders, although the concept of names strikes them as strange. They know the animals and plants of the forest without formal names, and instead identify the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, passed down through generations, that reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and
then try to embody that concept. For some, the chosen name is a noble quest. For others, it’s a grim destiny. Male Infernal Names: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
concept and then try to embody that concept. For some, the chosen name is a noble quest. For others, it’s a grim destiny.
Male Infernal Names: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon
: Art, Carrion, Chant, Creed, Despair, Excellence, Fear, Glory, Hope, Ideal, Music, Nowhere, Open, Poetry, Quest, Random, Reverence, Sorrow, Temerity, Torment, Weary MET WITH MISTRUST
Ignorant people
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
undetected and don’t give their targets reason to harm them. For example, a group of city kobolds might sneak into a cobbler’s house at night to loot it of knives, leather bits, nails, and
, giving each individual and every generation a reason to feel pride and self-respect. The kobolds prefer to run away than fight, to live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
new monsters and customizing existing ones, if for no other reason than to surprise and delight your players with something they’ve never faced before. The first step in the process is coming up with
the concept for your monster. What makes it unique? Where does it live? What role do you want it to serve in your adventure, your campaign, or your world? What does it look like? Does it have any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
to conquer the world already. The reason is that they have no interest in ruling this world; they want to return it to the state of unnatural glory that existed before. Their only interest in humanoids
. Every fiend spawned from Khyber owes fealty to one of these overlords. In many ways the Lords of Dust are a reflection of the Chamber. Each group is trying to steer the fulfillment of the Prophecy to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
absolute evil, demons have no concept of empathy. Each demon believes that only its needs and desires matter. This self-centeredness applies even with regard to other demons. These fiends have no
particular affinity for their own kind, which is the biggest reason why they seldom cooperate with one another unless they are forced to submit to a demon lord or other leader. Going even farther, every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
Homestead are extraordinary. That’s partly due to Arthur’s magical experiments and his skill with druidic magic. But there’s another, more ominous reason for the land’s fecundity.
The hill at Holrow
house’s library (see area 2 later in the adventure).
Scions of the Giant Gods are detailed in Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
underground. Led by the Cult of Zargon, the Cynidiceans began to rebuild, constructing a miserable reflection of their former kingdom in the darkness. Above, drifting sands covered the city, and Cynidicea
their kingdom’s lost glory. I must know whether they are beyond saving. Return to me with their story.”
Nafas then teleports the characters to a door along the Infinite Staircase that opens into a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
sites of fallen glory. They often dwell beyond the fringes of civilization or travel in disguise, leaving trails of petrified victims. Some medusas dominate groups of monsters or criminals, controlling
13, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. If the medusa sees its reflection in the Cone, the medusa must make this save. First Failure: The target has the Restrained condition and repeats the save at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. There’s no rhyme or reason to what the Gray Merchants seek, and the merchants themselves never speak. They conduct business through gestures, making their unusual trades and plodding off into the shadows
, pseudammas turn tragedy into horror by snatching mortal children and attempting to raise them. However, the Returned have forgotten the needs of the living and they have no concept of how to care for a child.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
terrifying presence on the battlefield. They form no attachments, even to their parents and siblings, and have no concept of love or dedication. They worship the orc pantheon of gods — Gruumsh and Luthic
foremost — because they believe that the gods have strength beyond reason, and physical might is all they respect. Servants of Darkness. Mistrusted by orcs, some orogs form independent mercenary war
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the Realm Below, or a Soldorak warlock drawing on the magic of Xoriat in pursuit of your own power, as well as glory for your clan. Another important question to consider in playing a Mrorian
character is why you have left the Holds. The Leaving the Mror Holds table offers some suggestions that might spark further ideas. Leaving the Mror Holds d8 Reason for Leaving 1 A feud with a rival clan
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
captives and learn that they were hired by a dwarf named Drannin. “Gargosh” feigns amazement: “My cousin Drannin? That cad! He stole my diary because he wants the axe and all the glory for himself! We need
to make haste and catch up with him!”
Characters who have reason to suspect Gargosh might be lying or holding back information can make a DC 16 Wisdom (Insight) check. A character who succeeds on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Mogis and regularly hold bloody rites in his honor. Warchanters, the minotaur clergy of Mogis, whip their marauders into a near-mindless frenzy before battle; the ensuing slaughter gives glory to
with his own ferocity, remaking him as a reflection of Mogis’s wrath and an engine of destruction in combat. This warrior became the first minotaur, and many minotaurs still worship Mogis, as he is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
choose the entries that speak to you or randomly pull cards from The Deck of Many Things card set. One of the most important steps of a warrior’s journey is discovering the reason why you fight. Glory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
likely a reason why you’ve avoided them.
In addition to the gods, the supernatural gifts presented earlier in this chapter might influence your background. Consider what story emerges from your
combination of supernatural gift, background, and other choices.
Beyond these options, the athlete background presented here provides a new way to seek glory through discipline and physical prowess
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
imagines Nyx rebuilt as his personal palace, where all can witness him in his glory. He considers himself a kind and beneficent ruler—a benign autocrat, not a tyrant—and he doesn’t expect abject servility
himself the ruler of the pantheon, they reason, but his dictates can’t alter the rhythms of the sea and the cycles of nature. Thassa and Nylea will continue as they are, as they always have been
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Faith in Diversification Despite their supposed wisdom, many common clerics fail to grasp the simple concept of using the best tool for the job. To the devoted priest of Tempus, every problem is just
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5 You’re convinced your deity isn’t all-knowing, because they clearly have no idea what you really get up to.
6 Your deity gives you power and you give them glory — at any cost.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
against your best interests. More significant than negative personality traits, a flaw might answer any of these questions: What enrages you? What’s the one person, concept, or event that you are terrified
very personal reason to hate them with a fiery passion. Her bond might be phrased as “I will do whatever it takes to punish the dragonarmies for the destruction of the Inn of the Last Home.”
Artemis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Northkingdom, and glory of fallen Delzoun. For nearly eighteen centuries, Adbar has stood strong against every threat from every foe, and stood fast, to the great pride of its residents and our people
hope, glory, and trade. But now, for the first time in memory, my fellow Adbarran seem truly frightened at the prospect of opening the citadel to any outsiders. Perhaps they are reacting to the recent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Moonstalkers don’t come through this area without good reason. Treasure. Each oil painting is worth 250 gp. 5: Study A moonstone chandelier casts a soft, bluish-white glow over this room’s oaken table and
locket from an admirer. Treasure. Augustus wields a +2 Longsword. He usually takes the sword with him when he leaves the room, but if he’s resting here or has left the sword behind for some reason, it’s
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
favor of new designs. Within the dream, the people don’t sleep, eat, or need to attend to any other concerns. They know only their work and the glory of Tsien Chiang. In the waking world, the truth of
? Did you discover a secret way out of the city? Did a family member make a bargain with Tsien Chiang that gave you a chance at a better life? Did Tsien Chiang send you forth for a reason?
Whom did
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, a metal bell, and a set of fine clothes. My daughter Certainty created the secretarian role. Proved it out as a concept. I told her we didn’t need them. I was wrong.
— Omin Dran
Sending Stone Also
DC 15). The spell ends prematurely if the character loses the business card. Why Be a Secretarian? d8 Reason
1 You believe that people shouldn’t work harder; they should work smarter. And
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
teleported creatures arrive in an empty space near this oval, regardless of their intended destination in the Mournland. A creature that studies the reflection of the Mournland in the oval clearly sees the
quick. For this reason, no maps of these ruined colossi are provided. You can simply narrate the characters’ foray into each colossus. It takes 1d4 hours for the characters to search a colossus’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Control. The greatest sign of a demon lord’s power is its ability to reshape an abyssal realm. A layer of the Abyss controlled by a demon lord becomes a twisted reflection of that fiend’s vile
matriarch when she manifests to her followers in the mortal realm, which she does with unusual frequency. When battle breaks out — or if she has a reason to remind her followers to fear her — Lolth’s lower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Nyklean philosophers teach that reason or destiny underlies all of reality, so that everything that takes place must unfold just as it does. These philosophers train themselves to accept and endure
polis is called the Reverent Army, and aims as much to exalt the glory of the pantheon as to defend Meletis. The soldiers are clever and resourceful, believing their piety leads the gods to smile upon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
by proactively eliminating threats by any means, while bringing honor and glory to their leaders and homelands. Sildar met Gundren Rockseeker in Neverwinter and agreed to accompany him back to
characters ask an NPC party member for advice or direction, remember that NPCs make mistakes too. An NPC won’t deliberately put himself or herself in harm’s way unless there’s a good reason to do so. An NPC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Akannathi clan who has as much influence in Skytower Shelter as Arn does, and once her sight is restored, she can gently persuade him to listen to reason. With her help, the characters can convince
. The scripture on the runestone is written in Dwarvish and is concerned with the glory and honor found in battle and in competition. This honor is not always granted, however, because glory comes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
votes in the fourth council. Marshal Ulder Ravengard Lawful neutral male human fighter Ideals: Responsibility, glory (“I am trusted with protecting thousands of lives, and I will not betray that trust
Flaming Fist take a leading role in the fight against the Cult of the Dragon, if only to give the defenders of Baldur’s Gate a stature befitting the greatest city in Faerûn. This opportunity for glory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
one person, concept, or event that you are terrified of? What are your vices?
TIKA AND ARTEMIS: PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Tika and Artemis have distinct personality traits. Tika Waylan dislikes
destruction by the marauding dragonarmies gives Tika a very personal reason to hate them with a fiery passion. Her bond might be phrased as “I will do whatever it takes to punish the dragonarmies for