could reject group to her resent

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair against intruders, and their plans always include knowing the best escape routes and who is

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

depths of the lair, and left for the followers of Yurtrus or Shargaas to accept or reject. A fully grown orc warrior is well prepared for a lifetime of combat. Not all orc weaklings are taken by those

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

Rejecting the Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Rejecting the Ordning Some giants reject the ordning, in part or entirely. This rejection most commonly takes one of three forms. First are giants who hold themselves to a different standard than the

worship of Annam’s children to other powers (as described under “Gods and Religion” later in this chapter) also reject the ordning. In some cases, as in the hierarchical cults of Elemental Evil, the

Splitting Loyalties

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

. Maintain order under the enlightened direction of Atash. Character Role. Characters who align with the Brightguard find the group earnestly seeks to enforce Akharin Sangar’s laws and keep the city

-state peaceful and pristine. At the behest of the group, the characters investigate the activities of the Ashen Heirs and come into contact with the Silent Roar. Silent Roar Members of the Silent Roar

Aftermath of War

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

another district, folk could hate the Karrns for an undead attack that occurred during the war, and a different group could blame Thrane for the siege of Vathirond. These kinds of sentiments can shape

. Warforged are sometimes also the targets of this sort of prejudice; a person whose friends were killed by warforged soldiers might resent all such creatures. Shortages Because the ink is barely dry on the

Life and Outlook

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

mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair

placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one’s mother is. This practice and the communal raising of the hatchlings mean that the tribe operates like a group of cousins

Starting the Adventure

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

Starting the Adventure Once the players are ready to begin, explain to them that their characters are among a group of travelers on the road headed into one of Theros’s great poleis. They don’t need

Returned resent all living people but especially those aiding their target. They assume anyone investigating Varyas’s body is assisting him and move to cut them down. Even if no one goes to Varyas’s aid, the

Life in the Tribe

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

lair, and left for the followers of Yurtrus or Shargaas to accept or reject. A fully grown orc warrior is well prepared for a lifetime of combat. Search, Destroy, Repeat When a tribe is on the move

, 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

Mount Ironrot Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

wreckage for a Docent. At the end of this time, have one character make a DC 17 Intelligence (Investigation) check for the group. On a failed check, the characters don’t find a Docent, but they can’t be sure

. The items are long gone, and Kalyth fears that the other veterans would reject her—or worse—if they found out she once had the money they desperately need and lost it. Regardless of the characters

Traditionalists

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

Saltmarsh’s dependable fishing trade can thrive and the smugglers in the area are left alone. They resent the intrusion of outsiders seeking to transform Saltmarsh and undoubtedly drain power from the fishing

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

People of Phandalin

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

in a project. However, as an overseer, they are difficult to please, and other franchise employees or casual workers might come to resent their drive for perfection. If Macklin joins the franchise and

Cragmaw Hideout Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

kindhearted human man of nearly fifty years who holds a place of honor in the famous griffon cavalry of Waterdeep. He is an agent of the Lords’ Alliance, a group of allied political powers along the

Cragmaw ambush group. (This is a reference to the psionic goblins that factor more prominently into later chapters.) Sildar tells the characters that he intends to continue to Phandalin, since it’s

Zorzula's Rest Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

cautious of outsiders but gullible, and they resent Ruxithid for putting them on guard duty. A character can convince the goblins to open the door with either a successful DC 15 Charisma (Deception or

enclave, a group of goblins discovered the shrine and destroyed it. If any of the goblins are asked why they destroyed the shrine, they emphatically insist that they loathe the shrine’s presence, but

Areas of the Water Temple

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

(see area C4) 2–3 1d4 + 4 lizardfolk (see area C13) 4 1d2 trolls (see area C12) 5 1 giant octopus (see area C3) 6 1 dragon turtle (see area C21) 7–20 None The giant octopus attacks any small group

. Five more lizardfolk lurk around area C25, keeping guard. Tornscale and its followers are loyal to the sea hag Thuluna Maah (area C14). They hate and resent the human members of the cult. If the

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

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

their allies can rest safely here and in areas B11 and area B26 without triggering random encounters. Rejecting the Guardians. If the characters reject Kanadius’s offer, he nods solemnly and politely

foe. If the characters don’t attack, she explains that the Warriors of Madarua are yet another group vying to reclaim Cynidicea. After suffering a handful of losses to the cultists of Zargon on the

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