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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
good that even if some people you meet have heard of your homeland, they know merely the name and perhaps a few outrageous stories. You have come to this part of Faerûn for your own reasons, which
number of reasons, and the departure from his or her homeland could have been voluntary or involuntary. To determine why you are so far from home, roll on the table below or choose from the options
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
starlight through their weapons, and they can rescue warriors from a perilous situation by using their gods-given power of teleportation.
Astral Elves
Long ago, some elves ventured to the Astral
the Silver Void is their home, astral elves often venture into Wildspace systems and place their ships and citadels in orbit around stars. Astral elves do this for several reasons. Proximity to a
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Coming to Baldur’s Gate might seem like a good idea for a spectrum of reasons. Profit, excitement, and cosmopolitan opportunities all present tempting prospects, but rarely does one start on
’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Outlander Origins
Foreigners of all kinds come to Baldur’s Gate daily, drawn by countless reasons from countless lands. The Outlander Origins
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
-realized imaginings of the Dark Powers and the remnants of ruined domains. While such nightmares typically manifest as nothing more than impressions, whispers, or vaporous visions amid the fog, mysterious
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Mist horrors are bodiless spirits of dread, entities given form by the fears of those they encounter. Mist horrors use the unspeakable horror stat block with the Malleable Mass body option, which makes
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of ruined domains. While such nightmares typically manifest as nothing more than impressions, whispers, or vaporous visions amid the fog, mysterious eddies in the Mists sometimes gather such evils
given form by the fears of those they encounter. Mist horrors use the unspeakable horror stat block with the Malleable Mass body option, which makes them appear to be composed of living mist. Further
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good)
3
Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own livelihood. (Chaotic)
4
Greed. I’m only in it for the
guild and prove that I am the greatest artisan of them all.
6
I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood.
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Flaw
1
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
evils lurk amid the Mists, the yet-to-be-realized imaginings of the Dark Powers and the remnants of ruined domains. While such nightmares typically manifest as nothing more than impressions, whispers, or
Dread are far from safe—or empty.
Mist horrors are bodiless spirits of dread, entities given form by the fears of those they encounter. Mist horrors use the unspeakable horror stat block with the
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
by 5 or more, the target is also blinded until the end of its next turn.Untold, half-formed evils lurk amid the Mists, the yet-to-be-realized imaginings of the Dark Powers and the remnants of ruined
fog, finding it preferable to horrors elsewhere. But the Mists drifting between the Domains of Dread are far from safe—or empty.
Mist horrors are bodiless spirits of dread, entities given form by
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
insults are my weapons of choice.
7
I keep multiple holy symbols on me and invoke whatever deity might come in useful at any given moment.
8
I pocket anything I see that might have some
title from those who stole them from me.
5
A powerful person killed someone I love. Some day soon, I’ll have my revenge.
6
I swindled and ruined a person who didn’t deserve it. I
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
more, the target is also blinded until the end of its next turn.Untold, half-formed evils lurk amid the Mists, the yet-to-be-realized imaginings of the Dark Powers and the remnants of ruined domains
, finding it preferable to horrors elsewhere. But the Mists drifting between the Domains of Dread are far from safe—or empty.
Mist horrors are bodiless spirits of dread, entities given form by the
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
ruins. You are part of a savage society that clings desperately to the Old Ways — attuned to nature, full of primal rage, and given short shrift by a world consumed with continuing civilization
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Feature: Rubblebelt Refuge
You are intimately familiar with areas of the city that most people shun: ruined neighborhoods where wurms rampaged, overgrown parks that no hand has tended in decades, and the
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
.
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Ideal
1
Community. It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful)
2
Generosity. My talents were given
and prove that I am the greatest artisan of them all.
6
I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood.
d6
Flaw
1
I
Halfling
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
among them usually venture into the world for reasons of community, friendship, wanderlust, or curiosity. They love discovering new things, even simple things, such as an exotic food or an unfamiliar
wide and wonder-filled world. For them, adventuring is less a career than an opportunity or sometimes a necessity.
Halfling Names
A halfling has a given name, a family name, and possibly a nickname
Charlatan
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
weapons of choice.
7
I keep multiple holy symbols on me and invoke whatever deity might come in useful at any given moment.
8
I pocket anything I see that might have some value.
d6
stole them from me.
5
A powerful person killed someone I love. Some day soon, I’ll have my revenge.
6
I swindled and ruined a person who didn’t deserve it. I seek to atone for my
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
The map we found showed the entrance to the Priest King’s treasure cache right in the middle of the ruined section of the city. We approached our destination without issue, but as we arrived
kenku, constant attempts to mimic noises can come across as confusing or irritating rather than entertaining. You can just as easily describe the sounds your character makes and what they mean. Be clear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Experience Point Awards In this part of the adventure, XP is awarded for overcoming monsters, as in parts 2 and 3. However, XP awards for monsters is not given in the encounter description. Instead
, the amount of XP that a monster is worth is noted in its stat block (see appendix B). You calculate the award by totaling the value for each monster the characters overcome. Additional XP awards, and the reasons for them, are described in the text, under the “Awarding Experience Points” heading.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
they dwell here in great numbers. Those traveling south to Baldur’s Gate or north out of the Fields of the Dead typically travel through the Trollclaws. The Trollclaw Ford, so named for obvious reasons
, is the only place for leagues that wagons can safely cross the Winding Water. Important as it is, the site has been occupied by several forces over the years, as evidenced by the ruined remnants of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, they spoke with Harbin Wester about acquiring the ruined Tresendar Manor, since the banker held the property’s title. Wester worked out terms with Head Office and the deal was signed. The members of the
passed and no one from the manor came into town, Sildar Hallwinter braved the walk up the hill to investigate. Where the manor once stood, he found only rubble, scorch marks, ruined construction, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Outlander Coming to Baldur’s Gate might seem like a good idea for a spectrum of reasons. Profit, excitement, and cosmopolitan opportunities all present tempting prospects, but rarely does one start
firsthand experience — likely somewhere in the Outer City. Outlander Origins Foreigners of all kinds come to Baldur’s Gate daily, drawn by countless reasons from countless lands. The Outlander Origins table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
hot spots are familiar to Daask members and confusing to their enemies. A Cog hub’s tight passages have plenty of choke points, forcing one-on-one confrontations in which Daask’s powerful monsters
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->Tomb of Annihilation
7. Fallen Tree A fallen tree bridges the river ahead. Its trunk is wider than a man and stretches more than 100 feet. On both banks lie ruined buildings.
An elderly tabaxi hunter named Bag of Nails
arrive, Bag of Nails is hiding in a ruined building on the east bank of the river, 150 feet from the fallen tree. To spot him, a character must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom (Perception) check. When a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
dwellings seem to hunker down in the mire, as though they have long since given up on escaping the thick mud. Everywhere you look, black clouds of flies dart about, hungry for blood.
The fog is much
marsh, even if they barricade themselves in a ruined building, they are accosted by 1d4 swarms of hungry flies (use the swarm of insects (wasps) stat block in the Monster Manual). The swarms don’t trouble characters in areas U3 or U5.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
15. Ruined Armory Chasm. The air is hot and dry. A crumbling ledge overlooks a great chasm brightly lit by a bubbling pool of lava 30 feet below. Visible from this location is a spectral bridge that
pounds. The rules of this gate are as follows: Only one piece of the arch can be removed at any given time. A detect magic spell reveals that one of the pieces (determined randomly) is magical. When that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
spell might not fix a city ruined by an earthquake or a world ravaged by plagues. The disasters in your horror adventures need not be natural. Magical disruptions, temporal shifts, and violent
, monsters, or another threat? Does everyone believe in the danger of the disaster? Has the disaster given rise to extreme behaviors, such as paranoia, cultic beliefs, or cannibalism? Will the world ever be the same again?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
main villains. The characters might want to explore the lairs for a variety of reasons, including the following:
Disrupting the villain’s operation Gaining an audience with the villain (perhaps to
forge a truce or an alliance) Completing a special mission for a faction (see “Joining Factions”) Investigating a false clue given to them as part of a scheme concocted by another villain Stealing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
—whether for love or for social or political reasons, both of which are considered equally valid—they must choose which partner’s clan they will belong to after the union. In rare cases, a new couple
individual’s clan name is spoken before their given name. The royal family is an exception—they have no clan name, since it is expected that everyone should know them at first glance. Given names in Yeonido
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Behold ye now his wondrous triumphs. Diderius extends wisdom, and Diderius offers knowledge. Which do you seek?”
If a response of “We seek wisdom,” or “We desire knowledge” is given, or the
reverting to their initial positions. The characters are free to continue on into the complex, but they receive no benefit from this interaction. Cultist Campsite and Ruined Fountain Varram’s cultists have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. Behold ye now his wondrous triumphs. Diderius extends wisdom, and Diderius offers knowledge. Which do you seek?”
If a response of “We seek wisdom,” or “We desire knowledge” is given, or the
reverting to their initial positions. The characters are free to continue on into the complex, but they receive no benefit from this interaction. Cultist Campsite and Ruined Fountain Varram’s cultists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
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
visit the Black Dragon Inn for one of the following reasons: Eavesdropper’s Paradise. Many clandestine meetings occur at the Black Dragon. Adventurers eavesdropping on private conversations might overhear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
by 1d4 if the NPC is treated particularly well (for example, given a magic weapon as a gift) or rescued by another party member. An NPC’s loyalty score can never be raised above its maximum. When other
endangered by other party members for purely selfish reasons. An NPC whose loyalty score drops to 0 is no longer loyal to the party and might part ways with them. A loyalty score can never drop below 0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
— used their god-given magic to transport the entire city to a paradise (a magically constructed demiplane, far from prying eyes). Empty ruins were left behind to create the impression that Mezro had
of Chult for Orolunga, another ruined city, in the hopes of consulting with a prescient guardian naga believed to dwell there. Exploring the Ruins The ruins that were left behind form a circle. Four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, as well as the ruined keeps giants have abandoned. Given all the weird things that swim in the deep ocean, who am I to complain about a colossal crab with a poison stinger that can knock you away
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
investigate the fallen manor and the dungeons beneath it. Once a small but elegant estate, the ruined building sits upon a hill overlooking Phandalin. Years of neglect had already done considerable
succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check can hear the jackals in the central courtyard of the manor before the group approaches that area. Jackal and Hide As the characters enter the ruined
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
resemble his dead realm of Thanatos, and all creatures would become undead under his control. Under its black sky, Thanatos is a land of bleak mountains, barren moors, ruined cities, and forests of
holds the Horned King’s enormous ziggurat palace. A confusing jumble of crooked hallways and myriad chambers, the palace is surrounded by a mile-wide moat concealing a maddening series of submerged stairs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, but given the extent of the losses against the orcs, it would be little surprise if their newer recruits were more smiths than warriors, serving their realm out of a sense of duty rather than a desire
necessary for newcomers to get around safely. Beneath the citadel proper, miles of dwarf-sized caverns form a confusing maze that frustrates most non-dwarf visitors. These tunnels are what remain of the early