contact relatively guilds to have reclusive

Soulknife Legacy

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

; guilds, though they are often mistrusted by rogues who are leery of anyone using strange mind powers to conduct their business. Most governments would also be happy to employ a Soulknife as a spy. Amid

revealing their full potential as you experienced the stress of adventure. Or you might have sought out a reclusive order of psychic adepts and spent years learning how to manifest your power.

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

; more even than my closest friends. 5 I’m slow to trust members of other guilds. 6 I’ve been known to turn a blind eye to injustice, with the help of a modest bribe

. Contacts The ordered structure of the Boros Legion offers abundant opportunities to make friends — and rivals — in higher places. You might have close friends in other guilds that share the

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

affairs of other guilds is a great way to get squashed like a bug. (Neutral) Bonds d6 Bond 1 I cherish the finger of a family member who was petrified by a

stronger than members of other guilds, isolated as they are from the realities of life and death. RYAN PANCOAST Contacts To the extent that the Golgari Swarm acts like a single organism

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

activities in crime, banking, or debt collection could tie you to members of other guilds. Roll twice on the Orzhov Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Orzhov Contacts table

. Orzhov Contacts d8 Contact 1 The spirit of an ancestor has taken an interest in me. 2 An older cousin has the ear of a powerful oligarch. 3 I know a knight who is

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

members are former members of other guilds. Roll twice on the Simic Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Simic Contacts table. Simic Contacts d8 Contact 1

against the schemes and ambitions of the other guilds, so much the better. Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Medicine Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A Simic insignia, a set of

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

fervent desire to share the joy you have experienced with Ravnica. Along with the rest of the conclave, you are committed to resisting the ambitions of the other guilds — with military force if

guilds, and often these new guild members maintain friendships with former guild mates. Roll twice on the Selesnya Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Selesnya Contacts table

Urban Bounty Hunter

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

the doings of thieves’ guilds and street gangs. You might be a “velvet mask” bounty hunter, one who blends in with high society and noble circles in order to catch the criminals that

, and thieves’ toolsEquipment: A set of clothes appropriate to your duties and a pouch containing 20 gp FEATURE: EAR TO THE GROUND You are in frequent contact with people in the segment

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

the entire city, your place in the Azorius can easily bring you into contact with members of other guilds, for good or ill. Roll twice on the Azorius Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and

once on the Non-Azorius Contacts table. Azorius Contacts d8 Contact 1 As a teenager, I was a page for a prominent judge. 2 One of my childhood friends is now a precognitive

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

remade, with no guilds and no hierarchies. (Chaotic) 6 Spectacle. People are inspired by the greatness they see in art. (Any) Bonds d6 Bond 1 I have belonged to

. Rakdos Contacts d8 Contact 1 I was part of a two-person act until my former partner moved to a different troupe. 2 My sibling and I ran away from home and joined the Cult

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

You’re a spy. Secrets and misinformation are your stock in trade. You skulk in the shadows, infiltrate other guilds, and steal the most precious secrets, whether they’re written in locked

Contacts table, giving you an ally who serves as your contact in Dimir. Then roll twice on the table for your secondary guild. The first roll gives you an ally there, and the second roll gives you a rival

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

encounters with members of other guilds are more often violent than friendly, but occasional bonds do form. Roll twice on the Gruul Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Gruul

Contacts table. Gruul Contacts d8 Contact 1 One of my parents is a renowned warrior in my clan. 2 My sibling has the ear of the clan chief. 3 I have cousins in a

Guild Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

once on the table of contacts from other guilds. That contact could be either an ally or a rival, or you might instead gain a third contact from your own guild. THE GUILDLESS The guilds might be

met during your adventures or someone who seeks you out because of your fame. Your DM will assign you a contact or have you roll on the Contacts table for the appropriate guild. Some guilds — notably

Warlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Warlock Warlocks are relatively rare in Greyhawk, but as Iuz has ascended to power, he has begun to offer power directly to those who choose to serve him. Some of the other mysterious powers of Oerth

, most notably Vecna and Tharizdun, also offer pacts to warlocks who dare contact them. Both Iuz and Vecna fit the Undying patron’s role. Iuz, in particular, uses offers of power to corrupt and

Forest Gnomes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Forest Gnomes The reclusive forest gnomes live simply in hillside dwellings deep in the woods. A neighbor could live only a few miles from a forest gnome settlement for a lifetime and never know it

. In these communities, anonymity and stealth help to ensure protection, peace, and survival. If they are discovered and treated well, forest gnomes make fine neighbors, but they usually avoid contact

Adventure Summary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

lighthouse. The characters travel to a nearby island by boat and meet their contact for the job, Major Ursa. The major shares what he knows about the situation on the island and offers advice before

routed from the island, the characters might gain unwanted attention from what remains of Netheril. Mystara. The Minrothad Guilds are always interested in consolidating their power on the sea and

Inside the House

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

“Spell: Encode Thoughts” later in this section) and telepathic couriers. By design, you don’t have much interaction with other members of your guild. You might never meet your primary guild contact face

by other guilds can destabilize that web. When the Boros take sudden, forceful action inspired by an unexpected burst of zeal, the Dimir can be caught off guard. The Selesnya behave predictably on

Inside the Conclave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

will of the entire conclave. A voda is accessible to all the guild members in her care. You have regular contact with your voda, who knows your name and has a good idea of your interests, goals, and

selfishness threatens the coherence of the group. The greatest danger that Selesnya faces lies in the ambitions of other guilds, which are flourishing in the absence of the Guildpact. Selesnya’s way

Cult of Zariel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

recruits. Knightly orders, fighters’ guilds, and mercenary companies are the most likely to come under her sway. Hobgoblins sometimes turn to her, but only if they have escaped the influence of

typically consist of folk who have used rituals to contact devils and pledge their souls to them in return for power. The Lords of the Nine drive most of the soul trade, and the gifts they can offer are determined by Asmodeus’s decrees.

Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

serve the guild’s interests well, it promises to take care of you. Guilds hate to waste valuable assets, after all—that’s just bad business. Types of Guild The guild structure covers a swath of business

might also organize into guilds. Merchant barons who effectively rule a city or nation through iron-clad control of the economy or a network of innkeepers who share news and supply routes could both

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

resources or territory. Such conflicts aren’t common, because two tribes will always prefer to expand in different directions if they come into contact, but they do happen. For example, two

, since food is relatively scarce in such areas. Partly out of fear and partly because their eyes are sensitive to sunlight, kobolds prefer the security of a cave to living in the open air, and can be

Keepers of the Feather

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

dilettantes, reclusive scholars, correspondents from other domains, and hucksters. At any time, members of the organization might call upon their contacts to uncover some esoteric secret, engage in a

you encounter a mysterious being that you want to understand? Is membership a family tradition? Are you trying to contact someone beyond the grave? Do you seek some other knowledge? What esoteric

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

, Eravien has heard relatively little of the recent events in the Underdark, and he is initially unconvinced of the importance of the party’s mission. If they can convince him otherwise, Lord Eravien

can confirm the target isn’t Khelessa in disguise. The Lords’ Alliance lost contact with Khelessa months ago, so Eravien doesn’t know where she is. Should Lord Eravien come under attack, use the

Leaving Elturel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

infernal iron that is 5 feet thick. See chapter 5 for more information on breaking these infernal chains. The chain links are covered in 1-foot-long iron barbs that make them relatively easy to move

(Athletics) check or fall. Fiendish magic within the posts and chains makes prolonged contact with them unbearable. Once per minute, any creature in contact with the infernal iron must make a DC 10

People of Akros

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, the flamespeakers are reclusive priests of Purphoros who revere nature spirits and who inhabit fiery rifts in the mountains. The ancient practice is viewed as primitive but powerful, and Akroans of any

the vast majority of Akros’s population, the serfs largely reside outside the protection of the Kolophon, laboring to grow the staple crops that support Akros’s citizens and its trade. A relatively

Madness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. Going Mad Various magical effects can inflict madness on an otherwise stable mind. Certain spells, such as contact other plane and symbol, can cause insanity, and you can use the madness rules here

chapter 9, “Dungeon Master’s Workshop”), a creature makes a Sanity saving throw instead. Madness Effects Madness can be short-term, long-term, or indefinite. Most relatively mundane effects impose

The Xanathar Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

constantly wary of betrayal. The only allies it considers relatively safe are individuals that it (or its predecessor) has worked with for years, and most of these are creatures it has no reason to fear

dragon in humanoid form. The people of Waterdeep are generally aware that there are one or more guilds controlling criminal activity in the city. Rumors occasionally surface about a monstrous crime lord

Getting About

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

atop the easternmost point of this spur stands Castle Waterdeep. If you can see these landmarks, it’s relatively easy to orient yourself. The mountain peak looms over the southern third of the city near

provides additional open-air bench seating on its roof. The driver sits at the level of the roof seating, providing a vantage point to see over other traffic and make eye contact with other dray drivers

The Doom Raiders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

three years ago with plans to establish a Zhentarim foothold in the city. In that time, they have forged alliances with various nobles and guilds and run afoul of others, all the while fending off

lute as a spellcasting focus. Davil can put the characters in contact with other leaders of the Black Network’s Waterdeep division, namely Istrid Horn (if they need a loan), Skeemo Weirdbottle (if

Renown

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

within an organization comes with certain benefits, as defined by you. A character of low rank might gain access to a reliable contact and adventure leads, a safe house, or a trader willing to offer a

network that seeks to expand its influence and power throughout the Forgotten Realms. The public face of the Black Network appears relatively benign. It offers the best and cheapest goods and services

NPCs by Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

additional direction for roleplaying these individuals. Several other named guild members are highlighted in sidebars. Soldier Soldiers are found in many of Ravnica’s guilds. The soldier stat block

the guilds in the absence of the Guildpact. Aurelia prefers to lead the Boros Legion from the front. She brings swift and unrelenting punishment to the wicked, and her temper is legendary

A Detour to Neverwinter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

A Detour to Neverwinter Before the characters leave for the lighthouse, or while they are on the High Road traveling toward Neverwinter, Omin Dran makes contact with a “small favor.” Neverwinter is

you to do a little extra work for me. It shouldn’t be too taxing. I have a contact in Neverwinter who’s secured a cache of treasure. Her name is Oppal DeScart, and you can usually find her in a tavern

Locations V - Z

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

, crowded streets are full of spies. Waterdhavian noble families and guilds hold tremendous political and economic sway up and down the Sword Coast, but within the city itself, true power lies with the

cleaning the inn’s stables during the day or drinking in a private, plainly furnished guest bedroom on the upper floor of the inn at night. The Weevil avoids making eye contact with strangers. He has the

Haven Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

in this area. The furniture here is of similar construction to that seen in area H3, surviving for centuries in the relatively dry environment of the haven but eventually succumbing to rot. The room is

finally released from The Scrivener’s Tale, then attacks at once. (During the fight, you can have Teles use sending to contact the characters in a panic, telling them that The Scrivener’s Tale flared

Areas of the Villa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

signed contract inside each one. These contracts outline the terms of loans made by Victoro to various nobles, merchants, and guilds. The drawer also has a secret compartment that characters can find

, details a diabolical ritual that Ammalia and Victoro enacted to first contact the archdevil Asmodeus. Opening it reveals nothing but blank pages with a few drops of dry blood on them. If a drop of

Brimstone Hold Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

warning the first time anyone makes unapproved contact with a prisoner, and they turn hostile after a second instance, attempting to subdue and capture the offender. Most of the prisoners are too fearful

and cracked, and the room’s walls are veined with narrow fissures that disappear into darkness. The Book of Vile Darkness If the characters had a relatively easy time getting here, add two

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