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Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
who died a century ago, after a long and nefarious career. Esvele Rosznar, a brash young noble, has recently adopted the Black Viper's persona to lead a secret life of crime. Like many other nobles
houses don't have skeletons in their closets. But just because of a little family squabble that went public, the Rosznar name has been said with a sneer for a century. As part of the family's constant
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
everlasting guardian.
The ritual to create a wood woad is a primeval secret passed down through generations of forest-dwelling societies and druid circles. Performing the ritual isn’t necessarily an
at once ready to perform its duty. The one who performed the ritual sets the wood woad to its task, and the creature follows those orders unceasingly.
A wood woad has a hole where its heart would be
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
protection and durability
2
Fin Clade, focused on movement
3
Gyre Clade, focused on cyclical patterns and metamagic
4
Guardian Project, focused on creating guard monsters and super
attached to.
Personality Traits
d8
Personality Trait
1
I can’t wait to see what I become next!
2
I am convinced that everything inclines toward constant improvement
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
Change. Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic)
2
Greater Good. It is each person’s responsibility to make the most happiness for the whole tribe
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
find ready audiences, and the constant flow of travelers means that both new spectators and new spectacles are always passing through.
You thrive in front of an audience. You know how to entrance them
Aarakocra
Legacy
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
homes, they appear alert, with eyes moving and bodies ready to take flight.
Homelands
Most aarakocra live on the Elemental Plane of Air. Aarakocra can be drawn into the Material Plane, sometimes to
lies on the slopes of the Star Mounts’ southernmost mountains. At the headwaters of the Unicorn Run, the Last Aerie is home to several dozen aarakocra. Recently, aarakocra elders detected
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Species
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
remained ensconced in their hidden strongholds, biding their time until they were ready to strike again. Today, with their numbers greatly depleted and their enemies much stronger than in ages past, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and Groin, two argumentative goblins with no affiliations of note, are scouring the dungeon for intact skulls to claim as trophies. Their constant bickering can be heard up to 60 feet away, and they
the comings and goings of the guild’s goblinoids for some time. Shield Guardian The Dungeon Level is home to a meandering, defective shield guardian operating under the delusion that it’s a wizard’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
wizard’s shield guardian not only survived but also dug its way out, creating a tunnel that others can use to reach the spire’s interior. Until recently, the mouth of this tunnel was buried under ice
and snow. After exiting the spire, the shield guardian wandered into the Spine of the World, where it shut down and was lost for centuries until a band of goblins found it recently and brought it to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
find ready audiences, and the constant flow of travelers means that both new spectators and new spectacles are always passing through. Baldur’s Gate Feature: Backstage Pass You’ve learned that most of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
find ready audiences, and the constant flow of travelers means that both new spectators and new spectacles are always passing through. Baldur’s Gate Feature: Backstage Pass You’ve learned that most of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
passages leading to the surface world have recently brought back the terrifying news of the demon lords’ incursion into the Underdark. Word has spread quickly through their network, and the finest mages in
Roaringhorn
Lawful neutral male human wizard
Ideals: Freedom, opportunity, civilization
Personality: Proud, self-assured, fickle, spendthrift
Potential Resources: Shield guardian
Lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
buried, and upside down. The spire’s constant features are summarized below: Everything Is Upside Down. Every traversable location shown on map 2.10 is upside down. To get around, the characters have
that must be surmounted to get from one room to another). Tunnels. The shield guardian punched holes through the floor and gouged out tunnels in some places during its escape from the spire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
this way, the constant vigilance and lack of truly peaceful rest would lead to a dangerous level of psychosis, but a beholder’s mind accepts this attitude as normal and necessary — it is always alert
to the possibility of assassination or betrayal by unknown threats that stand ready to pounce on the beholder the instant it lets its guard down. Complementing this ever-present, passive paranoia is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
powerful artifact buried in this hill—the rod piece—infused the peylon tree with its magic and enticed Gazaia to become the tree’s guardian. When Lord Soth’s soldiers recently stole the artifact, Gazaia
The Deadbark Dryad As Riffel and the characters talk, the peylon tree’s guardian emerges from the grotto’s wall and stands before her uninvited guests. This is Gazaia, a deadbark dryad (see appendix
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
oil” mentioned above. The gray ooze and the mimics recently crept into the warehouse and are waiting for food to come to them. Contraption. The vehicle in the warehouse is a Large, magical drilling
mage who speaks Common, Gnomish, Terran, and Undercommon) built the contraption and recently locked himself inside it with enough food and water to keep himself alive for 1 week. A metal hatch at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
waste from the cloister, which nourished the fungi in the caves. Recently, though, the myconids have rejected Tarak’s visits and placed a monstrous guardian at the entrance to their caves that keeps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Proclaimer Ward’s Quest When the characters are ready to learn more from Proclaimer Ward, read or paraphrase the following: “Stories and songs are the lifeblood of Godsbreath,” says the young acolyte
to give them a Figurine of Wondrous Power (onyx dog) once they recover the lost verses of the Awakening Song. The figurine occasionally serves as a temple guardian, but Proclaimer Ward is willing to part with it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
planes are likewise ready servants of Elemental Evil. Finally, monsters of the Material Plane that have an affinity for one of the elements also fall under the sway of Elemental Evil, especially in
Challenge Rating Monster Challenge Howling Hatred initiate 1/8 Crushing Wave reaver 1/2 Sacred Stone monk 1/2 Feathergale knight 1 Crushing Wave priest 2 Black Earth guard 2 Eternal Flame guardian 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
between Fiends is a constant threat on most of the Lower Planes, even when it is incidental to the missions that bring characters to those planes. A simple quest to find a treasure lost in Hades
on itself, they still take steps to minimize the threat to the rest of the multiverse. Whenever the Blood War spills into a location outside the Abyss and the Nine Hells, angels and other emissaries of the gods—including mortals of exceptional valor—stand ready to intervene.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
help her. She’s recently learned that Afsoun is still in Brightguard custody, being kept at a magical holding facility known as the Pedestal of Judgment, several miles outside the city. Laleh is
guarded. There’s time before the plan is to commence, but when the characters are ready, she leads them to meet with a group of Silent Roar agents—see the “Pedestal of Judgment” section. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
below provides some ideas for how your character came to town. d6 Origin 1–2 You spent years shipwrecked on a deserted isle. Finally, you were recently picked up by a passing ship on its way to
ready to leap into action. 5–6 You were part of a tribe in a distant land, when one day red-sailed ships appeared off shore. The sailors were friendly at first and shared their food and drink. You woke
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Dangerous Knowledge When the characters are ready to search for the tome Professor Blackstone needs—or if they’re eager to investigate the strange occurrences they’ve experienced recently—they can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
is based in Neverwinter but owns property throughout the Sword Coast region. You recently inherited a cottage in Phandalin and must inspect the place before you decide to keep or sell it. Outlander
You spent your youth with a guardian who lived a simple life in the wilds outside Phandalin, but later you moved to the city. Now an adult, you’ve decided to return to the area where you feel most at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Day of Dread When you’re ready to proceed with this section, the characters hear a commotion in Castle Kalaman or the city streets. Scouts have returned to the city with news: A flying citadel has
over an alley, providing help to refugees recently arrived in the city. 2 A baker stands outside their bakery, handing out free bread to all passersby. 3 A lost child calls for their parents on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
near volcanoes. They don’t usually attack settlements. The earthquake the town recently suffered is the fourth this month. Earthquakes aren’t uncommon, but this is far more than usual. A fire giant
named Xocopol roams the territory around Etizalan and its volcano, and the folk of the city know to avoid him. When the characters are ready to depart, Ameyali provides a map of the region outlining the path to Twin Gods Observatory.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
Introducing the Adventure When the players have selected and reviewed their characters, you’re ready to begin the adventure. You have been hired by the castellan of the Keep on the Borderlands to
walked in and out of this entrance recently. All clues point you into the darkness of this cave.
What do you do?
The Adventure Hook
An adventure hook is the challenge, opportunity, situation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
guardian. Or you could keep that information to yourself. Investigating the Glade The characters can use their mobile headquarters to reach the Moon Glade easily enough. When they finally arrive at
large beasts or magical transportation, but any magic they might possess is dormant during this encounter. Tainted Guardian. The Moon Glade is protected by Garalel, a weeping willow treant. She is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Starting the Adventure Once the players are ready to begin, read or paraphrase the following introductory text: Life in the Tenth District is never dull. A hub of constant activity, it always offers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
Dastard recently became the lair of a sea hag named Myldryd Urchinspine. The vile hag lurks in the boat’s dark interior, ready to devour anyone who drops in uninvited. The sandy floor of her lair is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
neighbors, particularly the drow, the settlements and kingdoms of svirfneblin are in constant danger of being relocated, conquered, or destroyed. Such was the fate of Blingdenstone, one of the
grandest deep gnome strongholds, which existed for more than two thousand years until it was overrun a little more than a century ago by the dark elves of Menzoberranzan. The deep gnomes recently reclaimed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
overview of Revel’s End, the security features on doors and hatches, and the prison’s high-alert procedure (see below). Varrin also knows the armory has a dangerous guardian, but he doesn’t know the details
. When the characters are ready to leave the prison with their target, they can shine a light from the dock after dark, and the ship will pick them up. When the characters are ready to depart from their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
overview of Revel’s End, the security features on doors and hatches, and the prison’s high-alert procedure (see below). Varrin also knows the armory has a dangerous guardian, but he doesn’t know the details
. When the characters are ready to leave the prison with their target, they can shine a light from the dock after dark, and the ship will pick them up. When the characters are ready to depart from their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
the name of an imaginary friend Tockworth invented in her childhood. This long-lost imaginary friend has resurfaced recently in response to Tockworth’s mounting loneliness.) L9: Tockworth’s Workshop
, and green copper. Its heavy iron gauntlets are clenched into fists, and the ominous helm that forms its head turns slowly from side to side.
Shield Guardian. The construct blocking passage into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
boxed text when you’re ready to start. If you create a different adventure hook, skip to the second paragraph and adjust the details as necessary, ignoring the information about driving the wagon. In
arrive early to “take care of business.”
You’ve spent the last few days following the High Road south from Neverwinter, and you’ve just recently veered east along the Triboar Trail. You’ve