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Returning 18 results for 'convinced with rivals'.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
decades unexpectedly retires to the Elemental Plane of Air. Monstrous forces immediately move into the areaâand might take control of the pass unless the dragon can be convinced to return.
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wyrmling has befriended a white dragon wyrmling. The wyrmlingsâ parents, who are ancient rivals, regard the relationship with concern.
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A crystal dragon wyrmling encourages nearby farmers to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and individuals
must be convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college.
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An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
experienced adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and
and must be convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college.
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An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and individuals. They usually
convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college.
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An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and individuals. They usually know of places
dragon are terrorizing a nearby halfling settlement. One solution is to get rid of the dragon.
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An emerald dragon is the headmaster in absentia of a bardic college and must be convinced to defend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Rivals Rivals are NPCs who oppose the characters and make their presence felt whenever the characters are engaging in downtime. A rival might be a villain you have featured in past adventures or plan
to use in the future. Rivals can also include good or neutral folk who are at odds with the characters, whether because they have opposing goals or they simply dislike one another. The cultist of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
created for themselves. Example Rivals d20 Rival 1 Tax collector who is convinced the characters are dodging fees 2 Politician who is concerned that the characters are causing more trouble than they
supporting characters and embellish that NPC as described below. Itâs possible for the characters to have two or three rivals at a time, each with a separate agenda. At least one should be a villain, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
he has no proof to corroborate his suspicions, Blagothkus sees dragon conspiracies everywhere and is convinced that evil dragons would pounce on the chance to throw giant society into chaos. Although
heâs eager to see the ordning restored with cloud giants at its apex, he can be convinced to use his flying fortress to help the characters locate King Hekaton if heâs told that one or more dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
house to which the drow is affiliated. Drow House Loyalty d6 House 1â2 House Baenre 3â4 House Faen Tlabbar 5â6 House Xorlarrin House Faen Tlabbar and House Mizzrym are bitter rivals. If the drow
d10 and consult the Mad Duergar table to determine what the party encounters. d10 NPC 1â2 A merchant desperate to sell his wares, convinced that his life depends on it. 3â4 A street sweeper who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, Kettlesteam has become convinced something is amiss with her patron. As a warlock, she senses that Zybilna is no longer in touch with herâa very disconcerting thought! Kettlesteam wants to question the
characters mention Madryck by name, the kenku ruffles her feathers and lets out a squawk, admitting that she and Madryck are rivals who happen to share the same patron (Zybilna). Each thinks the other is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
The Giant Lords Convinced that King Hekaton is dead or otherwise out of the picture, five giant lords have struck out into the world to reshape the ordning through their deeds, each hoping to be
storm giants from the pinnacle of the ordning, she plans to use her newfound magic to destroy her rivals as well as Hekatonâs court. But the countess is not happy at present, because her search for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
High Moor â territory unclaimed by their Uthgardt rivals. The Blue Bears are careful to stay hidden when traveling to and from their spirit mound at Stone Stand, preserving the myth that they are
the tip of the weapon is close to piercing his heart and killing him. The great chiefâs rivals are circling and preparing to unseat him. The tribeâs spirit mound, One Stone, lies in the Moonwood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
mountain pass for decades unexpectedly retires to the Elemental Plane of Air. Monstrous forces immediately move into the areaâand might take control of the pass unless the dragon can be convinced to return
bandits to keep them safe.
3 A crystal dragon wyrmling has befriended a white dragon wyrmling. The wyrmlingsâ parents, who are ancient rivals, regard the relationship with concern.
4 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. 2 A rival gang is encroaching on the giantâs territory. Spy on these rivals, and identify the best place for the giant to strike to shut them down for good. 3 Somebody who works for the giant is
with their eager students.
The archetypal giant tutor is a stone giant who is convinced the surface worldâthe world of dreamsâhas important wisdom to impart, just as the gods sometimes speak through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
help. 5 The inhabitants see the characters as no more than insects and refuse to interact with them unless forced. 6 The inhabitants see the characters as gods and can be convinced to worship them
challenged by rivals to survive a night on the island. 4 An eloquent invitation from the islandâs leader invites the characters for a hunt. Sanctum The inhabitants of sanctum islands use the seas to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Triboar, since Triboar and Yartar are bitter rivals, and few locals spend their money in this place. The store caters mostly to caravans and out-of-towners, selling provisions and animal fodder up front
Othovir to learn the truth. Urlam is convinced that Tolmara Hysstryn (see area T14) has a secret, and he wants to know what it is. The characters can complete this quest by finding Tolmaraâs dead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
companion nearby to hold culpable for your crimes. Gossip can be as deadly as the venom on an assassinâs blade. Use the poison of words to destroy your rivals, that you may claim for yourself all they
conflict on the Material Plane. Lolth convinced Selvetarm to destroy Zanassu in its depleted state and seize the spider demonâs burgeoning divine power. She did so by suggesting to Selvetarm that a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
is starting to fear (rightfully) that Caerhan is dead, however, and if the characters treat him kindly, he might be convinced to join them. Gorkoh carries standard goblin weapons, plus three potions
as a servant of the Six, having gained new powers and seeking vengeance on those who mistreated him. See âFactions and Rivalsâ in chapter 3 for more information on the Six, and appendix B for more