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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
nuances of royal courts half a continent away and shockingly ignorant of what life is like for the poor outside their own doorsteps.
This combination of worldly savvy and local blindness characterizes
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 bond.)
Variant Feature
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of information and advice for nearby communities. Adventure tales abound in which a protagonist receives counsel from an ogresh before setting off on their quest, even as others describe royal
.
Given their reliance on other folk for survival, it comes as no surprise that many ogresh are masters of social interaction. But some folk maintain that the ogresh ability to glean insight from others
Species
One Grung Above
THIS IS NONCORE D&D MATERIAL
These game mechanics are usable in your campaign if your DM allows them but not refined by final game design and editing.
Grungs are aggressive froglike
;s scholars and magic users. They are superior to purple, blue, and green grungs and given proper respect even by grungs of higher status.
Higher castes include orange grungs, which are elite
Half-Elf
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
, inventiveness, and ambition tempered by the refined senses, love of nature, and artistic tastes of the elves. Some half-elves live among humans, set apart by their emotional and physical differences, watching
naming conventions. As if to emphasize that they don’t really fit in to either society, half-elves raised among humans are often given elven names, and those raised among elves often take human names
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Names in the Five Nations Naming conventions vary by nation. The Zil gnomes always use three names—a given name, a family name, and a clan name. Warforged often use a single name. Within the Five
Nations, most citizens have a given name followed by a surname. This surname is either a family name or related to an occupation or region of origin. So Sorn Fellhorn, Kara of Windshire, and Tellan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
pace works fine for many campaigns, some DMs prefer a campaign story with pauses built into it — times when adventurers are not going on adventures. The downtime rules given in this section can be
and go, and royal lines rise and fall over the course of the story that you and the characters tell. Downtime rules also provide ways for characters to spend — or be relieved of — the monetary treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
with a human origin rather than a traditional Dwarvish name. Most citizens of Khorvaire have a given name followed by a surname. A surname associated with the Common language is usually either a family
Wynarns were the royal line of Galifar, and the current rulers of Aundair, Breland, and Karrnath are all heirs of the Wynarn bloodline. Thus, Queen Aurala of Aundair is Aurala ir’Wynarn. Another common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
individual’s clan name is spoken before their given name. The royal family is an exception—they have no clan name, since it is expected that everyone should know them at first glance. Given names in Yeonido
key components of life within the city. Change is possible, but usually only when it’s driven by members of the royal family or the noble clans. Queen Jin-Mi sits at the apex of the social order
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, call the Noble Jewel—once the royal palace—their headquarters. Occasionally, Atash appears on the palace’s garden terrace to issue a proclamation, much like the rulers who preceded him. Ruz Bazaar
can do nothing but admire her own reflection in a mirrored cell that neutralizes her power. Given Atash’s intolerance for misconduct, the prison’s population continues to grow, but now it fills with more ordinary folk guilty of lesser crimes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
chunk of the moon, this polished egg-shaped stone was given as a gift by the ruling syl-pasha of Calimport to his sailor daughter. It is said that anyone who holds the stone can always find the way
grandfather clock inside a secret room (area 56). Skull Chalice of Ch’gakare This jeweled goblet was crafted from the skull of a long-dead Omuan king and served as a symbol of office for the royal line
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
out and about. Reroll the result if it doesn’t make sense given the time of day. Random Urban Encounters d12 + d8 Encounter 2 Animals on the loose 3 Announcement 4 Brawl 5 Bullies 6 Companion 7
important information to the general masses (such as a new royal decree), or convey a dire omen or warning. Brawl. A brawl erupts near the adventurers. It could be a tavern brawl; a battle between rival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
be more than one of a given art object. 25 GP Art Objects 1d10 Object 1 Silver ewer 2 Carved bone statuette 3 Gold bracelet 4 Cloth-of-gold vestments 5 Black velvet mask stitched with silver
with rubies 4 Gold cup set with emeralds 5 Gold jewelry box with platinum filigree 6 Set of gold nesting dolls 7 Jade game board with gold playing pieces 8 Bejeweled ivory drinking horn with gold filigree 9 Gilded royal coach or funeral barge 10 Ceremonial gold armor with black pearls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Village No More, but he has given up trying to remember his lines. Hurly used to work at the Witchlight Carnival, but his short temper and blustery nature made him unpopular. One of Endelyn’s spies lured
remain at the theater. The hag assures Hurly that his talent is becoming more refined and respected with every performance—but the magic mirrors in this room tell him a different story. It’s clear to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
to be at Goldenthrone, accompanied by a retinue of aides and guards. Characters must wait 1d3 hours before being given an audience. In fact, the merchant princes have few day-to-day responsibilities
, they’re likely to obtain an audience and to be given as much of the merchant’s time as they need. 5. Merchant Prince’s Villa Each merchant prince has a private villa in the city. These residences have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
of the excitement, right? Favorite Trophies d10 Trophy
1 The handkerchief of a noble’s paramour, with their initials sewn into it as well as the date and the place the gift was given
fountain pen stolen from the breast pocket of a royal wizard.
4 A piece of intricately woven curtain you had to cut to escape a mayor’s manor after stealing their valuables.
5 A gray cat with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the crown), or a deed (a legal document that serves as proof of ownership). Land can also be acquired by inheritance or other means. Royal charters and land grants are usually given by the crown as a
adventures building a stronghold. Before work can begin, the character must acquire a plot of land. If the estate lies within a kingdom or similar domain, the character will need a royal charter (a legal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, no giant can transcend the ordning of the six giant kinds; the most accomplished fire giant artisan ranks below the poorest cloud giant, for example. For any given giant (except a storm giant), you
recoup those losses by plundering a royal treasury or the adventurers’ stronghold. 6 A cloud giant offers to buy the adventurers’ services as an extravagant (and useful) gift for another giant. Fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
royal regalia or as a badge of high office. Magic Item’s Minor Property 1d20 Minor Property 1–2 Beacon. You can take a Bonus Action to cause the item to shed Bright Light in a 10-foot radius and
item is struck or is used to strike a foe, you hear a fragment of an ancient song. 14–15 Strange Material. The item was created from a material that is bizarre given its purpose. Its durability is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
hearing what the “small folk” have to say. Watching the visitors are two storm giants wearing helms. If Mirran and Nym are attacked, these royal guards rush to the princesses’ defense and cover their
retreat to the throne room (area 15). The visiting giants join the battle on the side of the storm giants to avoid incurring the royal family’s wrath. A 40-foot-wide hall leading south ends at a guarded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Anyone familiar with the item’s history is likely to treat it and its owner with suspicion. 8 Symbol of Power. This item was once used as part of royal regalia or as a badge of high office. Its
fragment of an ancient song. 13 Strange Material. The item was created from a material that is bizarre given its purpose. Its durability is unaffected. 14 Temperate. The bearer suffers no harm in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Government A settlement rarely stands alone. A given town or city might be a theocratic city-state or a prosperous free city governed by a merchant council. More likely, it’s part of a feudal kingdom, a
ruler could be immortal or undead. Aundair and Karrnath, two kingdoms in the Eberron campaign setting, have autocrats with royal blood in their veins. Whereas Queen Aurala of Aundair relies on wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
one step ahead of their enemies for a long time, but Hethyl’s health is failing, and there’s nothing that can be done for her given her age. She considers Kadroth a worthy leader but lost his respect
farthest reaches of Icewind Dale before they can hope to survive the perils of Xardorok’s fortress. C14. Speaker’s Bedchamber This room is immaculately furnished. It has all the trappings of a royal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
erected a 60-foot-tall mud shrine, where Groak plans to woo the goddess and where she, in turn, can bless him with generations of god-touched, royal Groaklings. The grungs of Dungrunglung are experiencing
secrecy by Krr’ook. At any given time, Dungrunglung is home to grungs representing all castes and colors. There is only one gold grung (Groak) and one red grung (Krr’ook). For grung stat blocks and more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
is pretending—poorly—to be a ghost. If given food or garbage, the otyugh continues to pretend to be three rag-ghosts, but it can telepathically warn the characters about the ropers in area Y1 and
none of the characters speak Xingyu. Once she is given a moment to take everything in, Lio Gong shares the following information: The ruined palace was once Lio Gong’s home. She was the favorite spouse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
have been given special dispensation by one of the oligarchs. So pervasive is the sway of Amn’s oligarchy that few crimes merit physical punishment but those that involve the use of arcane magic or an
revere Silvanus, Malar, and occasionally Selûne. Given the Dambrathans’ history of domination by the Crinti, a ruling caste of half-drow, it is no surprise that they reserve their greatest hatred for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
women who can make hard choices for the good of their realms. In reality, they are bound to Yan-C-Bin and are blind to their own corruption and decadence. Despite their refined manners and social
rake and bandit formerly known as Harald Grayspear, Windharrow was given his new name by Aerisi Kalinoth. When Aerisi was still with her family, Harald charmed and flattered his way into her favor. When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
Torturer and the Royal Headsman, are crouched in the center of the room, playing knucklebones on the floor with stakes of jewelry gems scattered in front of them. The headsman has his gigantic +2 greataxe
if given a chance. Otherwise, it remains motionless. Cell 10C. Seven gnolls caught stealing gold await their fate in this cell. They run away as fast as possible. Cell 11C. Two human skeletons lie on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
keeps a watchful eye on them. They have no idea that Darathra is affiliated with the Harpers, but it wouldn’t surprise them to learn as much. At any given time, the bunkhouse next to Urlam’s residence
honorary title of Royal Armorer. For that and other reasons, the Foehammer name is synonymous with top-quality goods throughout the Dessarin Valley, and Ghelryn intends to keep it that way. Ghelryn hates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
blow through, and overlooking the silent pool below. But time, decay, and some bestial presence have given it a sinister air. It smells foul, and dark stains cover the floor and seep down the white
Zalkoré is already dead), the queen is expecting them. The single, large chamber inside the dome is obviously a royal apartment — or was, centuries ago. Now the bright, floral murals are dim and gray
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
popular stopover for wayfarers in the Dessarin Valley. The topmost guest floor is given over to dormitories where travelers can “sleep cheap” in rooms shared with up to six guests, but the lower floors
leading down to the cellars. The Helm at Highsun is where locals relax, gossip, flirt, tell jests and “war stories” of their working days, and get drunk. It’s not a place for refined dining. A dozen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, he flees, never to be seen again. If he cannot escape, he fights alongside the amphisbaenae. Treasure. Two tridents and two folded nets are offerings and war trophies taken from the sahuagin, given to
, 5 gp, and 3 gp each, respectively. 36. Royal Bath This bare, stone-flagged room features a twenty-foot-square pool of clear water at its center. The floor of the pool is stepped to provide easy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Dilisnya A skeleton draped in rags lies atop a marble slab in the center of the crypt. Hanging on the back wall is a handsome quilt that depicts a royal feast. The quilt is magically preserved but not
crowbar or similar tool, revealing nothing but dust within. The stuffed owlbear is a late addition to the crypt’s decor—a gift given to Strahd that wound up here. It looks almost alive but is harmless