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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
My family has the finest vaults you can imagine. They forge the locks that secure royal jewels. And I learned to pick those locks when I was barely out of the crib.
—Cutter, burglar and
reputation for unshakable integrity. The house has no love of renegade dwarves using their marks to turn a profit, and such rogues strive to avoid the eye of Kundarak.
As the dwarves of the Mror
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
to leave.
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The sea around a wizard’s tower is too stormy for ships to sail through, but a resident dragon turtle might be convinced to ferry the characters across.
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A royal
serves as a mobile rookery for a flock of pteranodon;pteranodons and eats fish they drop.
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A young dragon turtle has been enslaved by an aboleth and forced to guard the creature’s lair
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
(Costs 2 Actions). Strahd makes one bite attack.With his mind sharp and his heart dark, Strahd von Zarovich is a formidable foe. Courage and lives beyond measure have been lost to him. Reread chapter 1
the reach of melee combatants and spellcasters, or he flies away (using summoned wolf;wolves or swarm of bats;swarms of bats or swarm of rats;rats to guard his retreat).
Strahd observes the characters
Rogue
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Basic Rules (2014)
. Suppressing a giggle, a gnome waggles her fingers and magically lifts the key ring from the guard’s belt. In a moment, the keys are in her hand, the cell door is open, and she and her
companions are free to make their escape. Rogues rely on skill, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They have a knack for finding the solution to just about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
rogues have learned it is easier to pick someone’s pocket when you have a royal writ, which is to say many rogues are diplomats, courtiers, influence-peddlers, and information-brokers, in addition to the
Rogues There are those whose abilities lie not with sword or the Art, but with quiet motion, dexterous action, and stealth. Such talents often lead to illegal endeavors, which plague most major
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
rogues have learned it is easier to pick someone’s pocket when you have a royal writ, which is to say many rogues are diplomats, courtiers, influence-peddlers, and information-brokers, in addition to the
Rogues There are those whose abilities lie not with sword or the Art, but with quiet motion, dexterous action, and stealth. Such talents often lead to illegal endeavors, which plague most major
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Swashbuckling Rapier-wielding sailors fight off boarding sahuagin. Ghouls lurk in derelict ships, waiting to devour treasure hunters. Dashing rogues and charming paladins weave their way through
time in cities, royal courts, and seafaring vessels than in dungeon delves, making interaction skills important (though not to the extent of a pure intrigue campaign). Nevertheless, the heroes might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Swashbuckling Rapier-wielding sailors fight off boarding sahuagin. Ghouls lurk in derelict ships, waiting to devour treasure hunters. Dashing rogues and charming paladins weave their way through
time in cities, royal courts, and seafaring vessels than in dungeon delves, making interaction skills important (though not to the extent of a pure intrigue campaign). Nevertheless, the heroes might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Guilty Pleasure Most of what rogues do revolves around obtaining treasure and preventing others from doing the same. Little gets in the way of attaining those goals, except that many rogues are
around the neck of a castle guard. Another one can’t go through a day in the city without lifting a purse or two, just to keep in practice. What’s the one form of temptation that your rogue character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Guilty Pleasure Most of what rogues do revolves around obtaining treasure and preventing others from doing the same. Little gets in the way of attaining those goals, except that many rogues are
around the neck of a castle guard. Another one can’t go through a day in the city without lifting a purse or two, just to keep in practice. What’s the one form of temptation that your rogue character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
Mahaxara Khal Mahaxara, the current captain of the Royal Guard, is tall and athletic. She has snake tattoos adorning her arms. She is unflinchingly loyal to House Cozar, though she has no appetite for courtly politics.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
Mahaxara Khal Mahaxara, the current captain of the Royal Guard, is tall and athletic. She has snake tattoos adorning her arms. She is unflinchingly loyal to House Cozar, though she has no appetite for courtly politics.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
crown and value the good of the kingdom before the good of the region. The town guard, the dwarves, and the local farmers are generally loyalists. The loyalists care about security. They want to keep
Keoland’s enemies at bay while ensuring law and order. They see smuggling as a key problem, as it enriches the Sea Princes at the cost of the royal treasury and the efforts of honest merchants. Above
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
crown and value the good of the kingdom before the good of the region. The town guard, the dwarves, and the local farmers are generally loyalists. The loyalists care about security. They want to keep
Keoland’s enemies at bay while ensuring law and order. They see smuggling as a key problem, as it enriches the Sea Princes at the cost of the royal treasury and the efforts of honest merchants. Above
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
some developing skills as clerics, rogues, wizards, or other classes. Such characters often come from the sage background and have proficiency in skills that reflect their studies, such as Arcana
disasters jeopardizing the nation as a whole. Wardens are often rangers or druids, with proficiency in Nature and Perception. They might come from backgrounds as outlanders or hermits, making them more comfortable in the wilds than in cities or royal courts.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
some developing skills as clerics, rogues, wizards, or other classes. Such characters often come from the sage background and have proficiency in skills that reflect their studies, such as Arcana
disasters jeopardizing the nation as a whole. Wardens are often rangers or druids, with proficiency in Nature and Perception. They might come from backgrounds as outlanders or hermits, making them more comfortable in the wilds than in cities or royal courts.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
control of any investigation and to command the service of any guard or sentinel. Typically the Citadel leaves the daily chores of law enforcement (including the conflicts between the criminal
made up of these four divisions: The King’s Dark Lanterns gather intelligence and engage in covert operations. The King’s Shields protect the royal family and its closest associates. The King’s Swords
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
24. Sir Bluto’s Guard Post A fallen knight named Sir Bluto Sans Pite (a NE champion; see appendix B) and his eight minions (NE human knights) wait here to ambush any who come through the tunnel. They
the River of Blood mass-murder case. His mysterious disappearance from prison left even the Royal Magician-Detectives baffled, and a reward of 10,000 gp was posted for his capture. Someone in the party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
24. Sir Bluto’s Guard Post A fallen knight named Sir Bluto Sans Pite (a NE champion; see appendix B) and his eight minions (NE human knights) wait here to ambush any who come through the tunnel. They
the River of Blood mass-murder case. His mysterious disappearance from prison left even the Royal Magician-Detectives baffled, and a reward of 10,000 gp was posted for his capture. Someone in the party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
control of any investigation and to command the service of any guard or sentinel. Typically the Citadel leaves the daily chores of law enforcement (including the conflicts between the criminal
made up of these four divisions: The King’s Dark Lanterns gather intelligence and engage in covert operations. The King’s Shields protect the royal family and its closest associates. The King’s Swords
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Contest 8 Corpse 9 Draft 10 Drunk 11 Fire 12 Found trinket 13 Guard harassment 14 Pickpocket 15 Procession 16 Protest 17 Runaway cart 18 Shady transaction 19 Spectacle 20 Urchin Animals on the Loose
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 (2014)
Contest 8 Corpse 9 Draft 10 Drunk 11 Fire 12 Found trinket 13 Guard harassment 14 Pickpocket 15 Procession 16 Protest 17 Runaway cart 18 Shady transaction 19 Spectacle 20 Urchin Animals on the Loose
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->Acquisitions Incorporated
town guard? I’m your guy. Impersonate the governor? Easy peasy. Hit the streets for intel? Throw a dinner party? Engage in a clandestine property reassignment? Done and done. And if someone’s giving
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->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
spans the chasm. Holy runes etched into the stonework of the bridge indicate that the structure has been consecrated in the name of Torm, god of courage and self-sacrifice. Six infernal creatures stand
guard at the center of the bridge, scanning in all directions.
Each bridge is guarded by an infernal force tasked with cutting off any assistance between the east and west sides of the city. Each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
spans the chasm. Holy runes etched into the stonework of the bridge indicate that the structure has been consecrated in the name of Torm, god of courage and self-sacrifice. Six infernal creatures stand
guard at the center of the bridge, scanning in all directions.
Each bridge is guarded by an infernal force tasked with cutting off any assistance between the east and west sides of the city. Each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Ergothian Empire in western Ansalon. Vinas Solamnus, head of the Ergothian imperial guard, was sent to eastern Ergoth to put down a massive rebellion. However, Solamnus learned of the rebels’ grievances
orders of knights that would guard the realm together as the Knights of Solamnia. Tarnished Pride Before the Cataclysm, Solamnia was a beacon of peace and prosperity. The knights established great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Ergothian Empire in western Ansalon. Vinas Solamnus, head of the Ergothian imperial guard, was sent to eastern Ergoth to put down a massive rebellion. However, Solamnus learned of the rebels’ grievances
orders of knights that would guard the realm together as the Knights of Solamnia. Tarnished Pride Before the Cataclysm, Solamnia was a beacon of peace and prosperity. The knights established great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
knight’s actions can awaken reserves of courage and conviction in allies that they never suspected they had. Restriction: Knighthood Purple Dragon knights are tied to a specific order of Cormyrean
you. Each one regains hit points equal to your fighter level, provided that the creature can see or hear you. Royal Envoy A Purple Dragon knight serves as an envoy of the Cormyrean crown. Knights of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
knight’s actions can awaken reserves of courage and conviction in allies that they never suspected they had. Restriction: Knighthood Purple Dragon knights are tied to a specific order of Cormyrean
you. Each one regains hit points equal to your fighter level, provided that the creature can see or hear you. Royal Envoy A Purple Dragon knight serves as an envoy of the Cormyrean crown. Knights of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Estate Gardens Former royal advisor Young-Gi spends little time at the great palace known as the Seat of Dragons these days, instead enjoying retirement in the gardens of his small estate, where the
regrets what he did, but he has never worked up the courage to make amends to Won-Ha’s spirit. He fears doing so will tarnish his sister’s memory and, by extension, his niece’s rule. The Forgotten
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
town guard? I’m your guy. Impersonate the governor? Easy peasy. Hit the streets for intel? Throw a dinner party? Engage in a clandestine property reassignment? Done and done. And if someone’s giving
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->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Estate Gardens Former royal advisor Young-Gi spends little time at the great palace known as the Seat of Dragons these days, instead enjoying retirement in the gardens of his small estate, where the
regrets what he did, but he has never worked up the courage to make amends to Won-Ha’s spirit. He fears doing so will tarnish his sister’s memory and, by extension, his niece’s rule. The Forgotten
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
was long ago abandoned by the order of monks that built it. Since then, various outlaw gangs and monsters have claimed it as a lair. Burle Burle is a fortified outpost that is always on guard for
overlooks the forest it borders. A few farms cluster around it, the locals relying on the royal garrison to keep them safe from marauders. Burle’s most distinctive feature is the small copse of trees
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
was long ago abandoned by the order of monks that built it. Since then, various outlaw gangs and monsters have claimed it as a lair. Burle Burle is a fortified outpost that is always on guard for
overlooks the forest it borders. A few farms cluster around it, the locals relying on the royal garrison to keep them safe from marauders. Burle’s most distinctive feature is the small copse of trees
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
instructive. Like bronze dragons, gold dragons often guard particularly dangerous artifacts as a form of public service, and thus prize clever magical or mundane defenses to keep their lairs safe and
hidden. Gold Dragon Art Objects d10 Object
1 A fine tapestry depicting the intermingled family trees of several royal bloodlines going back multiple generations—and containing surprising