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Tomb of Annihilation
, and a pouch containing 25 gp
Dust Digger
Prior to becoming an adventurer, you spent most of your young life crawling around in the dust, pilfering relics of questionable value from crypts
the treasures and relics of wizards, warlords, or royalty. Some archaeologists plunder for wealth or fame, while others consider it their calling to illuminate the past or keep the world’s
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, which can contain ancient relics of immense power.
Creating a Sapphire Dragon
Use the Sapphire Dragon Personality Traits and Sapphire Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive
by amassing powerful arms and armor.
3
I secretly look forward to adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses?
4
Give me a storied helmet or scimitar
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
I am determined that one day I will lead my clan — or a new one.
2
I would give my life for my clan chieftain.
3
The chieftain of another clan has a grudge against me.
4
I am
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
hoard is usually a cataloged, orderly collection of war gear, which can contain ancient relics of immense power.
Creating a Sapphire Dragon
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out new defenses?
4
Give me a storied helmet or scimitar over a pile of gold any day.
5
No creature can outsmart my defenses—if they do, they obviously cheated.
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Any creature
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
protect against psychic damage or mental intrusion. The centerpiece of a sapphire dragon’s hoard is usually a cataloged, orderly collection of war gear, which can contain ancient relics of
.
3
I secretly look forward to adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses?
4
Give me a storied helmet or scimitar over a pile of gold any day.
5
No
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
intrusion. The centerpiece of a sapphire dragon’s hoard is usually a cataloged, orderly collection of war gear, which can contain ancient relics of immense power.
Creating a Sapphire Dragon
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adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses?
4
Give me a storied helmet or scimitar over a pile of gold any day.
5
No creature can outsmart my defenses—if
Tabaxi
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
relics, magical items, and other rare objects. Aside from the power such items might confer, a tabaxi takes great joy in unraveling the stories behind their creation and the history of their use
instruments, tell stories, and offer exotic goods in trade for items that spark their interest. Tabaxi reluctantly accept gold, but they much prefer interesting objects or pieces of lore as payment.
These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, a delicate tower of sharp marble and graceful buttresses rises into the sky. It’s made all the taller by its rocky foundation, which floats off the ground.
Give the players a few moments to ask questions about the city before continuing with the following section.
Kobold
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, they might build a warren and make a permanent home there, while continuing to expand the town’s sewers as the community grows. These so-called “city kobolds” live underground but
undetected and don’t give their targets reason to harm them. For example, a group of city kobolds might sneak into a cobbler’s house at night to loot it of knives, leather bits, nails, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
itself to give its fellows time to collapse a nearby tunnel and prevent invaders from getting to the rest of the tribe. All kobolds know that fleeing from danger, especially against bad odds, is the smart
thing to do, but they are smart enough to realize that the strategic death of an individual can buy valuable time for the rest of the tribe, and each individual reluctantly accepts this need for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Quest for the Giant Relics The first time Harshnag or a party member asks the oracle to divulge the location of Hekaton’s conch or of any of the evil giant lords, the oracle replies as follows
: “First, you must prove yourself! When human warriors came to these lands, they fought our kind and stole our relics, burying them in the ground. The humans built altars to Uthgar, their god-king, atop
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
and wish you good luck before they row back to the ship. Your visit to Dragon’s Rest begins!
Before continuing with the adventure, encourage the players to introduce their characters to each other if
can see of the cloister from the boat, use map 2 and the information in “Dragon’s Rest Locations” to answer them. Ask the players to give you the party’s marching order as they start toward the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
was a trusted agent of Clan Axebreaker until she betrayed the clan and stole its fortune. If pressed, Varrin reluctantly tells the characters her name (Korda Glintstone), but he stresses that they
must have the vault key or know where it is, but every magical method Clan Axebreaker has tried to locate the key has failed. Varrin presumes Prisoner 13 would give up the key only in exchange for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
was a trusted agent of Clan Axebreaker until she betrayed the clan and stole its fortune. If pressed, Varrin reluctantly tells the characters her name (Korda Glintstone), but he stresses that they
must have the vault key or know where it is, but every magical method Clan Axebreaker has tried to locate the key has failed. Varrin presumes Prisoner 13 would give up the key only in exchange for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
, where a large rowboat is neatly tied. They point to the base of the path and wish you good luck before they row back to the ship. Your visit to Dragon’s Rest begins!
Before continuing with the
keep their reasons secret for now. Ask the players to give you the party’s marching order as they start toward the cloister. Who’s in front, and who’s bringing up the rear? Make a note of this marching order. When you’re ready, continue with the “Drowned Sailors” section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Banshee Wailing Harbinger of Death Habitat: Any; Treasure: Relics Heralds of doom and plagues on the living, banshees are spirits obsessed by unresolved bitterness or sorrow. These storied phantoms
beauty—natural or otherwise—risk returning as a banshee.
All manner of torments might give rise to a banshee. Roll on or choose a result from the Banshee Sorrows table to inspire how a banshee’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
back from your adventures and give to the university. Documentation. Each member of your group has identification papers that include your affiliation with the university, which carries some clout in
. Resources. Most universities have extensive libraries and museums, which you have access to. You can call in a favor to gain access to resources that are generally not on exhibit—dangerous relics or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
encountered no trouble so far, but this territory can be dangerous. Bandits and outlaws have been known to lurk along the trail.
Before continuing with the adventure, take a few minutes to do the following
player’s character get out of a tough scrape. This exercise is a great opportunity for the players to contribute to the adventure’s backstory. Ask the players to give you the party’s marching order and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
mask, the process of influencing a dragon remains arduous and dangerous—though the payoff is enormous. These relics give their wearers the ability to communicate with dragons, but more importantly, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
in the middle of the month to inform the characters of new spirits that the guild has to offer, and to give them a list of which ones to push hard. To test the extent of their willingness to cooperate
monthly dues, Justyn always demands some extra coin for his service. If the characters don’t give him a gratuity of at least 3 gp, he says, “Maybe next time the meat will be someone you know.” He lets the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
local nobles or mages who have left relics there to be safeguarded. The carousing activity can bring the characters into closer contact with merchants or nobles connected to Horn Enclave. One of those
Dhargun wedding — and the unique opportunity it offers for the characters to gain access to the enclave. You can use the following guidelines to give the characters a quick overview of Horn Enclave. And
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, treasure hunting, and profiteering. Many priceless relics recovered from Xen’drik or Dhakaani ruins have disappeared from the university vaults and found their way to the black market or into the hands
had the opportunity to do just that, and many others have nurtured connections to the Twelve in an attempt to secure that honor. Those connections can give your group access to powerful magic and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Haskasori. If they are money-driven, she informs them that Haskasori was once a city of great riches and culture; they are welcome to keep any relics or treasure they find. Eldemere can provide the
sphinx Oliekintara knows how to enter. Seek her at the Temple of Sands and convince her to share what she knows. I can give you directions.” How Did the Egg Lead You to Us? “I’ve had the egg for weeks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
mask, the process of influencing a dragon remains arduous and dangerous—though the payoff is enormous. These relics give their wearers the ability to communicate with dragons, but more importantly, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
mask, the process of influencing a dragon remains arduous and dangerous—though the payoff is enormous. These relics give their wearers the ability to communicate with dragons, but more importantly, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
An adult bronze dragon regularly consults a storm giant whose prophecies give hints as to which conflicts the dragon should seek out and engage in.
3 An adult bronze dragon keeps a roc as a
reluctantly continues to protect the vampire, all the while searching for a way to reverse the transformation.
5 An adult bronze dragon sends regular tributes of treasure to an adult topaz dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
were dismissed. In desperation, she broke out of the keep, but she was overwhelmed by guards. Only then, after exhausting all options, did Asteria give in to rage, screaming at the stars that were her
change them again.” Swayed by Asteria’s conviction, Istus reluctantly admitted that Asteria’s and Euryale’s fates could be rewritten, but the consequences of such an action were impossible to predict. Both
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the Turquoise Spear, a small platoon of Cyran ex-soldiers that scours the Mournland for relics. An orc artillerist named Kalyth speaks for her companions, two halfling soldiers named Dortle-Lynn and
infiltrate the ruins, but the warforged made it clear they wouldn’t give up their stockpile without a fight. Kalyth doesn’t know that the warforged are peaceful pilgrims, nor does she know that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Guardians. One of the chief tasks of any molydeus is to help protect its master’s amulet — the most prized possession of any demon lord. Each of these dangerous relics allows a demon lord to return to
lord to which it belongs into doing its bidding, or can strand it in the Abyss if the amulet is destroyed. VARIANT: DEMON SUMMONING
You can give a molydeus the ability to summon other demons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
items to select markets. By showing the world that faith is your business, you can ensure that business is always booming. Relics of Faith d8 Relic
1 Saint’s-thighbone walking stick (50 gp
.
5 You’re convinced your deity isn’t all-knowing, because they clearly have no idea what you really get up to.
6 Your deity gives you power and you give them glory — at any cost.
7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
customers, and so on. This is a way to make this location truly feel like home, and to give each player a personal investment in it. This location becomes an automatic starting point for adventures, the
University. The museum has a remarkable collection of relics, but it's always looking for more. The curator is an elf named Emeron Sennared. He might be a personal friend or former teacher of one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the Armaments tables for Barbarians, Fighters, Paladins, and Rangers. Use the Implements tables for Bards, Monks, and Rogues. Use the Relics tables for Clerics and Druids. Feel free to vary the tables
you use to give each character a mix of useful items and to match character themes. For example, for a Fighter with the Eldritch Knight subclass, you might choose one item from the Arcana tables and the rest of the character’s items from the Armaments tables.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
someone’s not enjoying, ask, “Is everyone comfortable with continuing?” before proceeding. If anyone’s not, thank the players for their honesty and hasten the game to a cliffhanger. Before the next
check in or talk to you privately. Players may also give a friend permission to use the card on their behalf. As the DM, lead by example. Treat content tools seriously and use them to adjust how your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
roads are flanked by paved sidewalks that give pedestrians plenty of space, and most of the widest roads have raised dividers that allow an individual crossing a street a safe space to step out of the
boulevard then splits to the north, continuing as the High Road, and to the west as a boulevard called Waterdeep Way, heading toward the Palace of Waterdeep (not to be confused with Waterdeep Castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
are three quests posted. Give the players these quests so that they can choose which to pursue. Dwarven Excavation Quest. “Dwarf prospectors found ancient dwarven ruins in the mountains southwest of
here, and have been working an archaeological dig seeking treasure and relics. They need to be warned that a white dragon has moved into the area. Take the warning to them, then return to Townmaster