corrupt relate given to have revolve

Warforged

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

of Thronehold gave them freedom, but many still struggle both to find a place in the post-war world and to relate to the creatures who created them. The typical warforged shows little emotion. Many

individuality, the more likely it is to modify its body, seeking out an artificer to customize the look of its face, limbs, and plating. Quirks Warforged often display an odd personality trait or two, given

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

to another dragonborn clan before seeking aid from other races—or even from the gods. Dragonborn Names Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a

DRACONIANS In the Dragonlance setting, the followers of the evil goddess Takhisis learned a vile ritual that let them corrupt the eggs of metallic dragons, producing evil dragonborn called draconians

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

other humanoids. Like most reptiles, their feelings largely revolve around fear, aggression, and pleasure. Lizardfolk experience most feelings as detached descriptions of creatures and situations

notable deeds or actions. For example, Garurt translates as “axe,” a name given to a lizardfolk warrior who defeated an orc and claimed his foe’s weapon. A lizardfolk who likes to

Hint Checks

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

example, “lizard” for “newt”). Intelligence (Investigation) DC 10. After a few riddles are answered correctly, a character notices that all the answers relate to eyes. Wisdom (Insight) DC 15. After

one or more correct answers are given, the character realizes that each answer corresponds to a cardinal direction.

Meeting the Governor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

gets down to business. She speaks in a solemn voice. “My daughter Juliana, and Orlando, son of the prominent Monego family, have been missing for two years, but we have never given up hope that

families have sent numerous adventurers in search of the couple; the few that returned did so empty-handed. Governor Folcarae can also relate the legend of the Eternal Garden, but she doesn’t know details

Folk Horror

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

stories are rarely tolerant of nonbelievers. Outsiders might be given a chance to adopt the community’s ways, but otherwise are considered heretics or corrupting elements. Assuredly, their ancient

relate to some sort of ancient lore. Art, symbols, tools, celebrations, and other trappings of belief help make a community’s traditions more specific and eerie. Community members typically hide their

Purphoros's Champions

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

has fallen into the hands of minotaurs. 4 Resist the corrupt authority of a powerful priest of Heliod or a cruel village elder. 5 Triumph in a contest of strength or crafting to bring

matter. From there, the characters’ victories on behalf of Purphoros might arouse the ire of Heliod’s followers. Given Purphoros’s impulsiveness, conflict with the followers of other gods can quickly

Nepenthe

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

Carnival in the hands of a retired half-ogre who moonlighted as a sword-swallower. When the half-ogre died of old age, the sword was deemed the property of the Carnival. It was given to Isolde by the

fallen companions as it drives her to catch their fiendish killer. Unlike Isolde, whose motives are good, the sword is corrupt and irredeemable.

Amphitheater

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

. Many performers moonlight as assassins, spies, and thieves, given their talents and resources, and as such many amphitheaters contain hidden shrines to Phenax. Amphitheater Adventures Adventures in

an amphitheater often revolve around deception. Great performances get audiences immersed in what they’re seeing, lowering their defenses and allowing pickpockets and spies to work. Backstage, the

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their

this traitor onto their winged kin. Kobold Names Kobold names are derived from the Draconic tongue and usually relate to a characteristic of the owner, such as scale color, distinctive body parts

A Town Meeting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

corrupt. Two other persons of note are here as well: Merrygold Brightshine and Valdi Estapaar. Merrygold is a priest of Lathander, the Morninglord. He and his church were given the rights to build the

Into the Doomvault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

ignorance is an intentional part of the dungeon’s security structure. If given time, however, she can confirm Doomvault lore that the characters learn. Syranna can relate the following information to

. Unfortunately for the characters, Syranna isn’t familiar with the inside of the Doomvault. Her position as overseer of the gatehouse has given her only general knowledge of the dungeon. She explains that her

Conclusion

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

become a point of ongoing conflict between the characters and the corrupt banker. Company Positions At the signing of the franchise agreement, each character picks one of the positions detailed in

, but if not, give them time. Make sure it’s clear what each position entails and what franchise duties a character with a given position is expected to perform. In addition to the characters’ positions

Vizeran's Scheme

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

cup for himself and makes a point of drinking first, although he scoffs at any suggestion that he would try to poison his guests, given all the trouble he has taken to arrange their meeting. Within

enough to satisfy him. “From this tower of exile, I kept watch on Gromph’s activities. This was no easy task given his suspicious and circumspect nature. Nonetheless, my observations revealed that he

Ironmaster

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

Gauntlgrym. His descriptions of life in Ironmaster confirm much of what I’ve heard of the place, and so what I relate to you now is truth as solid as Moradin’s anvil. The dwarves of Ironmaster don’t want

abundance of adamantine among the Ironmaster dwarves and of my friend’s innocence about the wider world. Apparently, the dragon-worshiping humans of the distant island of Tuern have long given raw

Seven Things to Know

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

by any means short of all-out war. Dragonmarked houses, churches both pure and corrupt, crime lords, monster gangs, psionic spies, arcane universities, secret societies, sinister masterminds, dragons

creatures whose identity and worldview are shaped by magic (such as the curse of lycanthropy) is alignment a given.

Noble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

in every word addressed to me, and I’m quick to anger. 4 I have an insatiable desire for decadent pleasures. 5 In fact, the world does revolve around me. 6 By my words and actions, I often bring shame

ideals of courtly love, you might include among your equipment a banner or other token from a noble lord or lady to whom you have given your heart — in a chaste sort of devotion. (This person could be your

Tresendar Manor

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

, although she doesn’t know it. If captured, she can relate that a short, cloaked humanoid came to her in Neverwinter Wood two days ago, hiring her to bring her pack of jackals to Phandalin and search

hear her repeatedly say, “They came for it … they came for the timepiece …” If given magical healing or allowed to sleep for an hour after being given food and water, Gildha regains her senses. She

Courthouse: Summer

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

uses their keys to open the characters’ cells. “Hyustus” warns them that the magister is corrupt and suggests they flee the city before they’re sentenced to death. “Hyustus” offers to deliver messages or

range of 60 feet. He speaks Common and Elvish. The magister has already heard the testimony of the arresting officers, as well as that of any eyewitnesses. The characters are given an hour to plead

Subrace Traits

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

subrace replace the tiefling’s Ability Score Increase and Infernal Legacy traits given in the Player’s Handbook. There is one exception: tieflings connected to Asmodeus. Those tieflings use the traits in

sins can be transformed into acts of damnation. Tieflings linked to this archdevil can corrupt others both physically and psychically. Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 2, and

Solitary but Social

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

purpose, such as to defeat a champion of good, to serve as oracles for the delivery of baleful prophecies, or to corrupt a pristine wilderness. In such a case, because the coven strives to bend its magic

coven spell lists are given below. Death. For a coven whose members are obsessed with death and the ability to manipulate it, an appropriate spell list would be: 1st level (4 slots): false life

The Fetid Gaze

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

time when the boundaries between the planes thinned, the hags became aware of the magic spring controlled by Sylvarie—and decided to control and corrupt it for their own purposes. The covetous hags

inside of Morty’s collar. Personality Trait. “Sometimes I sing to myself when I am distracted. It is an old song of the fey, about a daughter betrayed by her father and given to the unseelie in a bargain

Duergar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Master. Asmodeus, lord of the Nine Hells, impersonates duergar gods in order to cultivate evil within the hearts of duergar who are already corrupt. He offers them divine guidance and vengeance

two sons given to him by Marral, named Durth and Nildar. Clad in Chardalyn. Xardorok wears the following nonmagical items fashioned from chardalyn: a nine-spired crown (two intact spires representing

Darkhold

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

, for I swore an oath of secrecy. Besides my initial shock, my exchange with the seneschal was pleasant, and I was given a tour of some of the mighty castle. When I asked about the legends of Darkhold’s

, Manxam, but my queries about this figure were redirected to other topics, and I didn’t feel comfortable pressing the seneschal on the matter. Of the rest of Darkhold I can relate only a little more. The

Fortress Level 1

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

Thadrah. Food for the slaves, in the form of a light brown, watery gruel, is poured into the trough from time to time, though the slaves are not given utensils of any sort and must do their best with their

Emaciated Elmo is the sole survivor of a party of adventurers that penetrated the lair weeks ago. In a weak and raspy voice, he tells his story. Relate the following details: He is a wizard and the

Dungeon Locations

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

Gate. Given time, Thavius thinks he can use the shield to drag Baldur’s Gate down into Avernus. Thavius craves power and the appreciation of his hellish masters. However, he abhors violence and avoids

innocent of wrongdoing. His altered shadow is not damning enough evidence. Convincing Reya that Thavius is corrupt can be accomplished by forcing a confession out of him with a successful DC 15

Monastery Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

(area M7), while the duergar rest in here. At any given time while the duergar are present, three are awake and three are dozing. At night, the duergar patrol the area around the monastery and venture

leading them in various meditations. At any given time, four Sacred Stone monks (see chapter 7) practice with her. Hellenrae’s instruction consists of beating her followers senseless, so the two monks are

A Detour to Neverwinter

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

financial holdings in Neverwinter. Given the current political climate in the city, those holdings are going to be overtaxed if they are discovered. On Omin’s orders, Oppal DeScart, a doppelganger in the

cover any of the following options: A corrupt member of the Neverwinter city guard might help get the characters into the holes for a price. But that guard might also charge a higher and previously

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Giant. They relate the same information as Heldalf, but add that they wish Ralvald would give up his impossible quest to defeat Challidax. D5: Ralvald’s Retreat A wide river crosses this cavern

. Petrification. Aerstigga followed Enstavva here and turned her to stone using the Wand of Wonder. Given the opportunity, Enstavva rejoins Ralvald, either in his retreat (area D5) or by leaving the lair if

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