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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
, inspired by the example of the angels, moved by the plight of the downtrodden, and devoted to the cause of justice. Or you could be a cynic in the ranks, perhaps because you reluctantly followed in the
important to me than my life.
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Dangerous work is best accomplished by an orderly group working with common purpose.
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I treat my weapons, uniform, and insignia with reverence, for they
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
, 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
Orc
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warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a
raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
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
power would tip the balance in a war on the Astral Plane. Mekkalath prefers sitting on his hoard and terrorizing the countryside, but he respects the ancient ties between red dragons and githyanki
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
make a DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) group check. Add 1 to the DC for each dretch in area P37 that the characters killed. Any characters who deliberately stoke her anger, or who say or do nothing
, automatically get failures on their checks. On a successful group check, Zybilna/Iggwilv apologizes for her outburst, and her mood lightens. On a failed group check, the archfey erases all knowledge of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
continuing the struggle could doom them all. Many are sick of the endless conflict and embrace the peace. But just as many yearn to finish what their ancestors started, and others see potential profit for
features a group of bandits, perhaps they’re deserters, which can be all the more interesting if they once served in the army of the same nation as one of the player characters. This section looks at the different ways that the Last War can influence an adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
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
hold off a group of armed attackers and attribute the act either to idiocy or the creature’s ridiculously inflated idea of its prospects for success. The truth is that the lone kobold — persuaded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
they are mounted.) 2 The path leads into a lonely grove that serves as the grave of a former dryad queen. If appropriate respects are paid, the characters have a 50 percent chance to receive a
statistics from Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes) or a gibbering mouther with a mechanical skull housing its central brain. 8–10 The characters come across a group of roving outlaws (five to ten thugs led by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Ytepka Society The Ytepka Society, also known as the Triceratops Society, is based in Port Nyanzaru and dedicated to preventing any individual or group from abusing power and upsetting the natural
social order. Its members are primarily neutral good Chultans. In many respects, the society’s goals are similar to those of the Harpers. The Ytepka Society was instrumental in liberating Port Nyanzaru
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Iroas might be titled the god of victory in all respects, but he cares less about victory in competitions than he does about victory in war. In war, both mortals and gods could be blinded by the rush to
, forms a group in support of Mogis. Iroas, rather than accepting Heliod’s aid, launches a grand campaign of his own against his brother.
3 Mogis arms one of his champions with an axe capable of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
engage a group of lizardfolk without fighting them, whereupon they are put in custody and taken to her. When this happens, determine the characters’ current point total by using the Initial Attitude
knows about the outside world but feigns ignorance in an attempt to catch the characters in a lie. She respects those who show her respect and treat her people as their equals, rather than as primitive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, the characters make use of a unique ritual that lets them swap bodies with a group of dwarves heading to the enclave for a wedding. This gives the characters access to the vaults, but the deception
distraction, providing cover for an attempt to steal the orrery housing and the components the characters have obtained. Continuing across the Greypeaks, the characters reach the ruined town of Fortune
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adventurer’s funeral takes a surprising turn when a silver dragon arrives to pay respects.
3 A disgraced knight tries to escape the attention of the silver dragon whose kindness the knight once
mascot and would-be protector of a group of refugee aarakocra.
3 A silver dragon wyrmling practices precocious shape-shifting abilities among a colony of kobolds.
4 A hell hound watches
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
group of four neogi pirates and one umber hulk to board the Moondancer, then have the patrol arrive at a suitably dramatic moment during the fight. To the Rescue! As the nightspider approaches the
, is familiar with both the Moondancer and its captain, whom he considers little better than a pirate, though the githyanki grudgingly respects Elaina Sartell’s commission. His ship pulls up alongside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, who slowly applies those features to the headquarters. A majordomo of a franchise modeling itself after a spy organization might constantly invent devices for the franchise, making continuing progress
band of ex-soldiers or reformed criminals) can add personality to the group. Consider using the rules in chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, applying the results of a single set of rolls to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
, except Sprika, fire arrows from their Shortbows on their first turn, then move to engage in melee combat. Sprika prefers to lead from the back of the group, stowing her “magic stick” and continuing to use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
together, the group might explore a dark dungeon, a ruined city, a haunted castle, a lost temple deep in a jungle, or a lava-filled cavern beneath a mysterious mountain. The adventurers can solve puzzles
adventurers grow in might as the campaign continues. Each monster defeated, each adventure completed, and each treasure recovered not only adds to the continuing story, but also earns the adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, the group might explore a dark dungeon, a ruined city, a haunted castle, a lost temple deep in a jungle, or a lava-filled cavern beneath a mysterious mountain. The adventurers can solve puzzles, talk
adventurers grow in might as the campaign continues. Each monster defeated, each adventure completed, and each treasure recovered not only adds to the continuing story, but also earns the adventurers new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
determinism and has tracked down and befriended a rogue pentadrone.
6 A gold dragon wyrmling has befriended a group of githzerai monks and visits them regularly to conduct elaborate thought
to bend history to their respective wills. The two have reluctantly come to understand and empathize with each other.
4 An ancient gold dragon takes little interest in the day-to-day governance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, orc warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out
on a raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
includes other creatures. This doesn’t mean that the eye tyrant likes, respects, or understands the creatures it chooses to associate with, but it does distinguish between individuals of other races and
encounters several copies of itself, or imagines a sensation akin to what humanoids call multiple personalities. At such a time, the beholder’s dream-birthing creates a beholder hive — a group of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
submit to his test, believing the gods placed the group in his path for a purpose. Test of the Amphora Antigonos believes that the true heir of his kingdom will fit perfectly in the enormous amphora he
minotaur respects their decision and wanders off dejectedly. Contending with Antigonos Broken King Antigonos is a minotaur with 38 hit points remaining and who has disadvantage on attack rolls due to his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
5 A bronze dragon wyrmling has been captured by sahuagin raiders and manipulated into serving as the band’s icon and war leader.
6 A group of merrow stole a bronze dragon wyrmling’s hoard
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->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
evening, a group of goblins attacked the Miner’s Exchange. Halia was the only one at the trading post at the time, as the rest of the guild members were drinking at the Sleeping Giant. Stolen Stone
reluctantly holds the goblins in the jail cells at the Townmaster’s Hall until the characters can uncover what’s going on.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Little Oak This encounter features a raggedy group of children called the Getaway Gang. Nib can provide directions to the treant that looks after the kids, or the characters can stumble across the
treant’s glade in their travels. Up ahead, a small group of children frolics around a leafy oak tree, their gleeful yelps carrying through the forest. Painted swings dangle from the tree’s branches
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
game session, talk with the group about the best way to move forward in a way everyone can enjoy. Work to create a supportive environment where players can admit to being uncomfortable without fearing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
group of persons will do their utmost to foil this leader because of it? Conversely, what is this leader’s greatest virtue, and who rises to the leader’s defense because of it? Who believes in this
people under this person’s power. What important fact didn’t they realize about this person or his or her reign, which will later come to light? Name one person or group that tries to fill the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
total. Portal 1: Far Realm Horror A month ago, an encounter with operatives of the Six led Dran Enterprises to try to fight that group using its own dark magic. Sadly, that attempt failed, and this
the four checks necessary to collect a group of items, their lackluster performance causes a bearded devil productivity specialist to appear and attack the party (including Dagdra) for 1 round. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
who support her appreciate her willingness to stick up for them. Despite her temper, she respects those who keep their cool. Anyone who stands up to her wins her respect. Those who try to flatter her
Sample Events d20 Event 1–6 A group of suspicious fishers question outsiders about their business in town. 7–10 Gellan Primewater imports a variety of exotic flowers that he uses to decorate the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
open elections. Dictatorship. One supreme ruler holds absolute authority, but his or her rule isn’t necessarily dynastic. In other respects this resembles an autocracy. In the Greyhawk campaign setting
and other armed forces. A militocracy might be based on an elite group of soldiers, an order of dragon riders, or a league of sea princes. Solamnia, a nation ruled by knights in the Dragonlance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
mugging the next group of distracted strangers to wander down the wrong street seems like just the ticket. The four bandit members of the crew are run-of-the-mill criminals looking to get ahead in the
world through treachery. Their leader, Jelayne, was similar … until she was killed a year before. Jelayne wasn’t one to let death keep her down, however, and she continues to lead the group as an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
rarely worship a single deity exclusively; they revere all the gods equally and pay their respects in modest ways. Halflings speak of Yondalla the way humans would describe a strong and protective parent
as bait to lure a troll or other large creature into a clearing where the rest of the group can hurl stones at it from concealment to confuse the monster, persuading it to seek other prey. Swarming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon companion or a tight family group. Occasionally, though, dragons form associations with other dragons in pursuit of a common purpose. These associations are more common among lawful dragons and
prophecy’s old interpretation, continuing their efforts to create dracoliches. Adventure Hooks. The Tyranny of Dragons adventure details the cult’s efforts to bring Tiamat’s avatar into the world. Beyond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
still respects his past. During the celebration, she asks Thoman, her family’s head of security, to go to the vault and bring out the suit of armor as a gift to her husband. Tannus Thunderwind. Tannus
invited to join the festivities or ride in the caravan when the group departs. At opportune moments, an NPC might befriend a character and ask them for help with their secret goal. And, of course, if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
services to place them in his debt. Once this is done, he calls in those debts whenever it’s convenient — and is not above asking the group to undertake morally questionable tasks as payment. Wester
— and she wants nothing to do with it. Minghee wants to travel, see the world, and make a name for herself, settling down only when she’s ready. She works at the coster reluctantly, and tells anyone