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Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, but the goblins remained, sequestered from the rest of the world until recently when the mind flayer fanatics called on them. Some of these goblins’ descendants possess psionic powers, as
gemstone. Unknown to Ruxithid the Chosen, a new group of mind flayer fanatics that draw power from the Far Realm planted it for him to find. The gemstone lets Ruxithid telepathically communicate with the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
child.
Much as annis hags befriend children in order to corrupt them, they may adopt a group of ogres, trolls, or other creatures (ogre;ogres and troll;trolls appear in the Monster Manual), ruling them
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
witches, Lysaga recently uncovered a potential threat to Strahd: a secret society of wereravens called the Keepers of the Feather, a group that uses ordinary ravens as their spies.
Strahd doesn’t
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Bloodaxes. Founded in Sundabar nearly two centuries ago, the Bloodaxes were originally a group of dwarves outcast from their clans for crimes against the teachings of Moradin Soulforger. They began
company, including the names and reputations of its commanders and leaders, and who has hired them recently. You can find the taverns and festhalls where mercenaries abide in any area, as long as you speak
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Though you might have only recently arrived in civilized lands, you are no stranger to the values of cooperation and group effort when striving for supremacy. You learned these principles, and much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the forest and hunt them for sport. The gricks fight until slain. Hunting Party The characters happen upon a group of 1d4 + 2 drow from one of the eight ruling houses that live atop the plateau. These
table to determine what, if anything, the characters encounter. The party can avoid random encounters in Kyorbblivvin by succeeding on a DC 15 Dexterity (Stealth) group check. Kyorbblivvin Encounters
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ serpent gods into their religions. These victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities.
The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to
implement better tactics. Any enemy who chases a group of fleeing yuan-ti might be on the victorious side of a rout or could be heading into a trap; if the enemy has been encountered before, it is likely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
protect them. Recently, your resolve has been shaken by corruption in the city guard and ruling aristocrats. Personal Goal: Rejuvenating Pilgrimage. Seeking to reinvigorate your resolve, you learned of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Phandalin Nestled in the foothills of the Sword Mountains, Phandalin is a nondescript mining settlement that recently had dealings with a white dragon named Cryovain. The dragon was dispatched by a
group of adventurers. For more information, see Dragon of Icespire Peak in the D&D Essentials Kit and “Aid from Phandalin” in this adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Phandalin Nestled in the foothills of the Sword Mountains, Phandalin is a sleepy mining settlement that recently had dealings with a white dragon named Cryovain. The dragon was dispatched by a group of adventurers. For more information, see Dragon of Icespire Peak in the D&D Essentials Kit.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Frost Giant Factions The characters aren’t the only ones interested in the frozen corpse. A group of frost giants, led by Elakdras’s descendants, recently arrived in Challidax’s lair. They hope the
. However, the giants have recently split into two factions, as described below. Ralvald’s Giants Ralvald was the giants’ leader but was recently betrayed by his sister, Aerstigga, who seeks to ally with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Phandalin Nestled in the foothills of the Sword Mountains, Phandalin is a nondescript mining settlement that recently had dealings with a white dragon named Cryovain. The dragon was dispatched by a group of adventurers. For more information see Dragon of Icespire Peak in the D&D Essentials Kit.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
free from oppression by the elite. The group’s name originates from its members’ desire to drain the greed from Zinda like blood from a wound. Under the leadership of Captain Adann, the group works in
open defiance of the Kings of Coin. The Bloodletters’ attacks upon the Court of Flowers and sabotage of the jeli gardens make the group a frequent target of the Silent Verse. Class Divide Zinda has a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, but let players reach that conclusion on their own. It’s not possible to tell from the confusing jumble of prints whether any specific footprints are those of prisoners. The trail leads south about
of the plateaus are dotted with caves and tumbled boulder fields. Characters can have two encounters during this trip. The first is with a group of raiders who have straggled behind the main body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the Trecena—the city’s ruling council—to bring an end to corruption. Outrage recently reached a fever pitch as the city reels from political instability wrought by the death of a high-profile
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Build Your Group Dragonmarked houses employ adventurers who suit their needs. The roles characters play in a group with a dragonmarked house patron often have more to do with their relationship to
connection to its ruling family or its businesses. The Adventurer, though, is hired by the house for more traditional adventuring skills—usually capabilities that the house’s other agents lack. The Adventurer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, but let players reach that conclusion on their own. It’s not possible to tell from the confusing jumble of prints whether any specific footprints are those of prisoners. The trail leads south about
of the plateaus are dotted with caves and tumbled boulder fields. Characters can have two encounters during this trip. The first is with a group of raiders who have straggled behind the main body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Government The Parliament of Peers, a group mainly composed of nearly fifty patriar members, makes recommendations on issues of law and governance. Once the parliament comes to a majority decision on
a matter, usually after much heated debate, it presents its position to the Council of Four. Three dukes and one grand duke make up this ruling council (see “Council of Four,” below, for more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Government The Parliament of Peers, a group mainly composed of nearly fifty patriar members, makes recommendations on issues of law and governance. Once the parliament comes to a majority decision on
a matter, usually after much heated debate, it presents its position to the Council of Four. Three dukes and one grand duke make up this ruling council (see “Council of Four,” below, for more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Masterpiece Imbroglio An Adventure for 5th-Level Characters A group of scholars and sages known as the Cognoscenti Esoterica recently purchased a painting of Constantori, a famous courtier rumored to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Neverember, hired a group of his citizens to rebuild the town, a construction project that has recently completed. They hope to create a fortified waypoint for travelers and merchants that can ward off the
, known also as Ebondeath, has recently allied with Ularan Mortus to steal a mythical artifact called the ruinstone from a tower inside Leilon. The people of Leilon have just begun to uncover the threats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
specialization in alchemy that will one day lead to the crafting of such items as his famed Nolzur’s marvelous pigments. In this age, Nolzur most recently studied with Thessalar, learning secrets of alchemy and
. Who’s Who
According to game lore, Nolzur belonged to the Company of Seven, a famed group of adventurers whose names are immortalized in spells, artifacts, and magic items such as Keoghtom’s ointment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Sangar since he delivered it from catastrophe fifty years ago, suspends the city-state’s nightly curfew in honor of the holiday. This year, however, celebrations are muted. Recently, anarchists called
detains suspected resistance members and issues citations. This makes hiding in plain sight difficult for members of a more peaceable resistance group, the Silent Roar, that hopes to restore Sangarian society to its former glory.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
The Role of Rules Why even have a column like Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The game’s rules
need a group of players to bring them to life and a DM to guide their use. The DM is key. Many unexpected things can happen in a D&D campaign, and no set of rules could reasonably account for every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
stone shell with a precarious staircase winding up its interior wall. The tower recently became the base of a githyanki delegation: three githyanki warriors and their leader, Azima, a githyanki knight
usually asleep, and one is usually out hunting for food, exploring the hill, or—in Azima’s case—negotiating with Mekkalath. The group came to Gardmore Abbey to forge an alliance with Mekkalath, whose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Cognoscenti rarely collect enough evidence to support their outlandish claims. Still, the organization occasionally stumbles upon something of true significance. Recently the group acquired a magical painting
known as Constantori’s Portrait, a work reputed to depict one of the most beautiful men who ever lived. The group spent a small fortune acquiring the painting and prepared to host a debate over its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
snapping punctuated by frantic, laugh-like vocalizations. The source is a band of gnolls messily consuming the recently slain carcass of a giant ibex.
These six hunters (use the gnoll pack lord stat
blocks) are members of the Vile Hunt, a group of poachers murdering animals around Faunel. On noticing the characters, the gnolls attack. If four or more gnolls are killed, the survivors flee. If Razak is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Scouts. The party meets 1d4 + 1 members of the Emerald Enclave working to rid the jungle of its undead menace. The group works with a priest of Mielikki, but all other members are scouts. If one of the
adventurers has died recently, you can use this encounter to introduce a new character — either a member of the Emerald Enclave, someone the scouts have rescued, or a character who hired the scouts as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
through the area, as cave-ins and flooding have made it inconvenient as a thoroughfare. A group of thieves who recently obtained an obelisk fragment came to plunder an abandoned vault in Gibbet Crossing
. The obelisk’s magic activated a nearby forgotten magic item, trapping the thieves. They died with their treasures. Recently, the mind flayer fanatics sent one of their most powerful agents, a mind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. They have difficulty standing still, and are prone to quick, darting movements. They pace constantly, walking in circles around creatures talking to them. A kuo-toa priest speaking to a group of
that kuo-toa all look the same sleeping as awake — and virtually all kuo-toa sleepwalk, making things even more confusing. There is a 25 percent chance that any individual kuo-toa the party encounters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
The Role of Rules Why even have Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The game’s rules are meant to
help organize, and even inspire, the action of a D&D campaign. The rules are a tool, and we want our tools to be as effective as possible. No matter how good those tools might be, they need a group of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
highest point, to the east. At the west end of Qu’ellarz’orl is a small cavern containing a sculpted stalagmite tower. Within this tower rests the Chamber of the Ruling Council, where the matron mothers of
(Stealth) group check. Qu’ellarz’orl Encounters d20 Encounter 1–5 Elite drow patrol 6–8 2d4 gargoyles 9–10 1d6 + 2 giant wolf spiders 11–14 Groundskeepers 15–20 Slave parade Elite Drow Patrol This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
who advocate equality and covertly oppose the abuse of power. The Harpers gather information throughout the land to thwart tyrants and any leader, government, or group that grows too strong. They aid
the weak, the poor, and the oppressed. Sister Garaele regularly reports to her superiors on events in and around Phandalin. Quest: The Banshee’s Bargain. Recently, Garaele’s superiors asked her to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
disease. Recently, Sawplee leader Ruxithid entered this sanctum. When he did, he came to the attention of a group of Far Realm–worshiping mind flayers, who were studying the region in search of a
capital for their new mind flayer empire. Once they settled upon Phandalin as their target—and the shattered Netherese obelisk as the conduit for their scheme—the group enchanted a crystal to serve as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the Sumber Hills, bound for Summit Hall. Earth cultists attacked the group a few miles from Summit Hall. The cultists took prisoners back to the Sacred Stone Monastery, paying water cultists for the
mines. Others were sent down to the Temple of the Black Earth (see chapter 4). Other troubles have also surfaced recently, including some that might directly affect the characters. Tailor the