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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
island domain.
Long ago, it was revealed that the elven line of Vol — a house that practiced the art of necromancy and bore the Dragonmark of Death — was engaged in secret blood rites
the mark’s magic. Her mother, Minara Vol, escaped with her daughter’s body to the icy reaches of Farlnen, far from the conflict. There, Minara unleashed all her necromantic power to raise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
What Dwells Here? Control of this level is contested between an aboleth and a tribe of kuo-toa. The drow of House Auvryndar watch this conflict intently, waiting to see who comes out on top before making any push of their own. Various other Underdark species vie for a place in these caverns.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the hand and lead it to the proper afterlife. Kelemvor’s priests teach that those who revere the gods according to the rites of their religion have done their proper service and will be offered the
rites for those who can’t afford the lavish ceremonies of their faith. The tenets of Kelemvor’s faithful compel them to forestall or prevent untimely deaths whenever possible. Different sects and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Gods and Devotion The central conflict in Theros is among gods, striving against each other over the devotion of mortals. Mortal devotion equates to divine power: when people fervently pray to a god
, when they piously observe the god’s rites and sacrifices, and when they devoutly trust in the god’s divine might, the god becomes more powerful. The competition for mortal devotion isn’t necessarily
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
kingship over everything: Nyx, the mortal world, and the Underworld. He might begin, through his agents, by enacting laws that make participation in Heliod’s rites mandatory for the citizens of a polis
decides to end their conflict by banishing Mogis. To his surprise, both gods turn against him. The resulting conflict causes the sun to rain divine blood, producing bizarre effects.
3 Angry at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
with orcs and other foul creatures, practicing strange rites by the light of the moons. While flawed, this vision isn’t entirely inaccurate. The Shadow Marches are a desolate land of swamps and moors
. The homeland of the orcs, it was scarred in the ancient conflict with the daelkyr. These fiends left twisted creatures and aberrations in the swamps, and sowed seeds of madness that linger to this day
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
and Tavern. Volothamp Geddarm, the famous explorer and raconteur, has a quest for them — one that entangles the characters in a bitter conflict between two nefarious organizations. If the adventurers
complete his quest, Volo rewards them handsomely. Yet a much greater prize lies hidden somewhere in the City of Splendors, waiting to be claimed. Waterdeep: Dragon Heist is a Dungeons & Dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
orcs and other foul creatures, practicing strange rites by the light of the moons. While flawed, this vision isn’t entirely inaccurate. The Shadow Marches are a desolate land of swamps and moors. The
homeland of the orcs, the Marches were scarred in the ancient conflict with the daelkyr. The fiends left twisted creatures and aberrations in the swamps, and sowed seeds of madness that linger to this
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
, the god split in two, and so did Mogis and Iroas come into existence, embodiments of the two aspects of war that are forever in conflict. Though no tales of either Mogis or Iroas’s faith speak of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
and Rites. Thanks to his prolonged absence from mortal giants’ affairs, Annam has few priests. On some worlds, he has no priests and his name is all but forgotten. On other worlds, a priest of Annam
in conflict with one of his siblings. To hill giants, these stories make Grolantor a figure to be admired. Among the other giants, Grolantor is the butt of every joke, always coming out poorly in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
party into conflict with the most prominent villains in the Domains of Dread. Use the statistics of a human archmage to represent Firan. He is accompanied by an imp named Skeever, who appears as a
piebald raven. Consider the following plots when featuring Firan in an adventure: The characters happen upon Firan, who claims to be waiting for them. He offers insight into rare magic or their ongoing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
or to define what could be? The perspective of substance emphasizes physical reality. In this view, math is embodied in the natural forces of the multiverse, waiting to be discovered by those with the
substance-theory conflict a scholar more likely aligns with. Quandrix Scholars d8 Scholar Principle 1 Abstractor, using magic to stretch the possibilities of space Theory 2 Augmenter, making creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
conflict are as good as dead, but circumstances might necessitate one or more characters moving unseen through the ranks of devils and hordes of demons. Such a plan might include causing a distraction that
moves the battle in a different direction, waiting for a demon surge (or creating one) to disturb the stalemate enough to sneak through, or magical disguises that would allow characters to pass
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
are close to their ultimate triumph, persuading him to join the “winning side” in this cosmic conflict. As soon as Eleith notices a character use obvious divine magic—healing an ally or turning
succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check discerns that these materials describe various rites practiced by Orcus worshipers. Ghostly Librarian. The spectral figure in the alcove is the Ghost of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Reaction Annoyed that the characters have brought Prince Xeleth’s fleet to his doorstep, Vocath does all he can to prevent the characters from dragging him deeper into their conflict with the Xaryxian
Empire—first by insisting that the characters comply with Xeleth’s demands, and then by discouraging the Doomspace factions from doing anything that might escalate the current conflict at his base
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
conflict with the vile daelkyr. These flesh-warping lords of madness were eventually trapped in Khyber by wise orcish druids, but ruins are all that remain of that great empire.
Modern civilization
artifacts and other treasures far beyond the capabilities of any modern artificer. But there is more to the past than treasures waiting to be found. Stories say that demons and dragons are fighting a long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
warring giant families whose conflict threatens a town. 6 Adventurers investigating a series of kidnappings discover a stone giant carrying people into the Underdark as an offering to Karontor. 7
older dragons. The giant hopes to provoke a conflict between giants and dragons that will lead to Surtur cleansing the world with fire. 11 When winter stretches too long, food grows scarce and a priest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. During the day, the priests lead funeral rites, care for the graveyard, and offer counsel to those praying for acceptance of their fates. Larger graveyard complexes might also have a vault for storing
because they can’t remember where else to go, or evil undead—such as specters and wraiths—waiting to harm any living creatures they come across. Graveyard Temple Adventures Graveyard temple adventures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
) include the following: “Are you alive or just waiting to be conjured?” “Get out of my extradimensional space!” “There’s a knot in the Weave! I can’t untie it!” “Halaster’s not home right now
amount of space the drow take up on levels 3, 10, and 12. He’s also concerned that the conflict between the githyanki on level 16 and the mind flayers on level 17 could spiral out of control
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Sometimes a mystery cult is a type of worship within a pantheon. It acknowledges the myths and rituals of the pantheon, but presents its own myths and rites as primary. For instance, a secretive order of
choose different domains. Dualism A dualistic religion views the world as the stage for a conflict between two diametrically opposed deities or divine forces. Most often, the opposed forces are good and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
survivors of the conflict between the characters and the bugbears. Gagged and tied to a chair in the back room of the house is a known member of the Xanathar Guild — a shield dwarf who wears a leather
, while Avareen and Zorbog do their best to fight them off. If Ott is set free, he runs back to the waiting eyestalks of his insane beholder master. Characters who follow him are led straight to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
symbol or druidic focus, even if it isn’t needed for spellcasting. Each of you also has a book containing prayers, rites, and scriptures of your faith. Proficiencies. Each member of your party gains
, foes whose rivalry with your order emulates the conflict between your respective gods. Some religious orders also hunt and destroy fiends, undead, or other beings they consider abominations, seeking to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
control the dungeon and conduct their rites there. Tomb. Tombs are magnets for treasure hunters, as well as monsters that hunger for the bones of the dead. Treasure Vault. Built to protect powerful
Abandoned due to plague 5–8 Conquered by invaders 9–10 Creators destroyed by attacking raiders 11 Creators destroyed by discovery made within the site 12 Creators destroyed by internal conflict 13 Creators
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
conflict between the Zhentarim and the Xanathar Guild. A dozen guards of the City Watch have arrested three bandits and are questioning witnesses while waiting for wagons to take away the criminals and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
escort them to the courtroom (area H5), where the magister is waiting. False Captain If Lord Cassalanter’s doppelganger valet is still at large, it kills a Watch captain and uses the victim’s uniform to
be, and they side with him in any conflict. If the doppelganger obtains the Stone of Golorr, it promptly delivers it to Victoro Cassalanter. If the characters extricate themselves from the mess
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
lid caked in crumbling candle wax and rotted offerings. Whatever rites were performed here were overseen by a larger-than-life statue in the alcove to the south, a sculpture depicting the upper body of
. Callisos spends much time here, etching grimly poetic prayers to Athreos on the walls with ink and bone chisels. If called to battle by Antiophes, or if audible conflict continues in area 7 for more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Nishrek, where they join Gruumsh’s army and fight on his behalf in the endless war against the goblinoid followers of Maglubiyet. Gruumsh sees this conflict as a chance to pit his people against an
only for survival in the material world, but to keep Maglubiyet at bay in the conflict on the planes. Her children will remain in her care, and if need be she wouldn’t hesitate to take to the field
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
rites with a clan of dragons. The discovery of this pact triggered an unprecedented alliance between the Sibling Kings of Aerenal and the dragons of Argonnessen. The Sibling Kings proclaimed that House
mark’s magic. Her mother, Minara Vol, escaped with her daughter’s body to the icy reaches of Farlnen, far from the conflict. There, Minara unleashed all her necromantic power to raise Erandis as a lich
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Flint Rock. The Elk tribe’s great chief is Rond Vaarson, an old, battle-hardened warrior who has spilled so much blood that he no longer craves it. Younger chieftains are waiting for him to die so
Valley to the south — a bold thrust that won’t end until his people or their enemies are all dead. Tree Ghost Tribe After years of conflict with other Uthgardt tribes and the elves of the High Forest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
normally occupied by dwarf and human miners, either back from a stretch in the mines or waiting for a mine to reopen. They are not overtly hostile unless provoked, but it doesn’t take much to provoke
people never have any reason to oppose him. As such, when the characters clean out Tresendar Manor and attempt to use it as the base for their new franchise, a potential for social and economic conflict
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
desert sands, and its people launch a campaign of conquest. Epic Fantasy An epic fantasy campaign emphasizes the conflict between good and evil, with the adventurers on the side of good. These heroic
weave their way through palace intrigues and leap from balconies onto waiting horses to escape dogged pursuers. In a swashbuckling campaign, the characters typically spend a lot of time in cities, in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
in peril. In the wake of Hekaton’s disappearance, turmoil engulfed his court. After nearly a month of waiting for him to come back, Serissa reluctantly claimed her father’s throne at Imperator
one another, perhaps in the process reigniting the ancient conflict between giants and dragons. The princess-regent knows that her older sisters envy and despise her, but it has never occurred to her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
ward, moving constantly to evade Sigil’s enforcers. Heralds of Dust. The Heralds of Dust are Sigil’s undertakers. They conduct funerary rites for creatures from all places, ensuring their souls pass to
the Mortuary’s research area known as the Hall of Vigils, Dusters study deceased wayfarers from across the planes, preparing the corpses in accordance with an ever-widening archive of funeral rites
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
open conflict. Some priestesses and scholars believe that this enmity exists because Ghaunadaur betrayed Lolth shortly after she betrayed Corellon. In these legends, Ghaunadaur tried to curry favor with
conflict on the Material Plane. Lolth convinced Selvetarm to destroy Zanassu in its depleted state and seize the spider demon’s burgeoning divine power. She did so by suggesting to Selvetarm that a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
in mainland markets. Ruined Mezro stands across the sea from Calimshan, waiting for explorers and its displaced people to cleanse the city of its undead inhabitants and uncover the treasures that lie
nobles, Cormyr is recovering from its war with Sembia and Netheril — a conflict that cost the nation much, but left the kingdom standing, and which, in the end, Netheril didn’t survive. The pride of