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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
embody the might of giants. You are used to moving through a world much bigger than you, and that is reflected in your skills, attitude, and perspective on life.
Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation
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Your farm was crushed and your family killed in a battle between warring groups of giants. Racked with guilt over the destruction, a sympathetic giant soldier promised to care for you
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, and their members operate anywhere the organization deems necessary. These groups employ listeners, rumormongers, smugglers, sellswords, cache-holders (people who guard caches of wealth or magic for
innkeepers, rangers, and the clergy of gods that are aligned with the Harpers’ ideals.
The Order of the Gauntlet: One of the newest power groups in Faerûn, the Order of the Gauntlet has an
Backgrounds
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
coins from different worlds and planes
Sigil Faction Affinities
Faction
Skill
Athar
Religion
Bleak Cabal
Insight
Doomguard
Nature
Fated
Intimidation
these groups or another ideological faction, perhaps one of your own creation.
The primary factions of Sigil, which are further detailed in chapter 2, adhere to the following philosophies:
Athar
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
few organizations operating in the North are described below. The Chill. The cold and mysterious Lurkwood serves as the home of numerous groups of goblinoids that have banded together into one tribe
never leave a friend behind.
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My honor is my life.
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I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
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Those who fight beside me are those
classes
Skill Proficiencies
Choose 3: Athletics, History, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Religion, and Survival
Weapon Proficiencies
Simple and Martial weapons
Armor Training
shields to protect against crushing jaws and scything claws, others deploy cunning traps to keep a safe distance from the horrors they hunt, some assume the traits and powers of their enemies to better
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
a mix of recent wooden construction and ancient stone buildings.
The people of Arborean Springs fall into three broad groups: Traditionalists. Most of the people of Arborean Springs are farmers and
, followers of a druidic nature religion came here, drawn by the unique plants that have spread from the githyanki’s magical gardens. Merchants. In the two centuries since the dragon’s last fiery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
characters might be able to rest without attracting attention.) Groups sent up from lower levels of the dungeon include the following: Air cult: Howling Hatred priest and four kenku Water cult: Crushing
surface. Knifepoint Gully near Feathergale Spire leads to the Temple of Howling Hatred. The Dark Stream flows under Rivergard Keep, leading to the Temple of the Crushing Wave. The Ancient Stair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
be found among the towering shelves of the Biblioplex, simultaneously retrieving scrolls for curious students while keeping a stern eye on any rowdy groups that might disrupt the quiet atmosphere
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INT
17 (+3)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
6 (−2)
Skills Arcana +5, History +5, Nature +5, Religion +5, Perception +2
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
risen to power in the region. This power-hungry religion controls the city of Haven and surrounding settlements in the name of vague, fickle deities who condemn the use of magic. The broad plains of the
enclave of Hylo and the goblins of the arid southern lands, with whom they share their island. Fewer humans make their home on Southern Ergoth, living primarily along the coast and avoiding dangerous groups
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
with lit black candles and melted wax cover the walls at even intervals. Simple doors lead to the north and east.
A cleric of Nuitari or a character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Religion
to damage the room’s brazier or scaffold. Lord Soth. If the characters didn’t already paralyze Lord Soth (see appendix B) with the mirror of reflected pasts in area S25, he arrives 3 rounds after the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Life in the Tayyib Empire The Tayyib Empire is a cosmopolitan mix of the native peoples of Suristhanam, immigrants, and various invading groups. Nearly half the population are brown-skinned humans
, with significant elf, hobgoblin, lizardfolk, and yuan-ti populations making up most of the remainder. Faith and Religion The dominant faith is Iwahhid, a philosophy that rejects idols and promotes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Crushing Wave Cultists The Cult of the Crushing Wave venerates the element of water as a force of destruction and evil. Only fools or lunatics worship the idea of destruction, and many of the
Crushing Wave cultists can be described as such. Others are more calculating and deliberate in their evil, and see the power of Elemental Evil as a tool by which they can sweep away the existing order of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
aligned with the Harpers’ ideals. The Order of the Gauntlet. One of the newest power groups in Faerûn, the Order of the Gauntlet has an agenda similar to that of the Harpers. Its methods are vastly
different, however: bearers of the gauntlet are holy warriors on a righteous quest to crush evil and promote justice, and they never hide in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Temple of the Crushing Wave against any incursion from the west. One bugbear always watches at the arrow slit in the northeast part of the room. The bugbear on watch notes groups passing through the
darkness. The landing at the east end of the cavern is guarded by four Crushing Wave reavers and one fathomer commanded by a Dark Tide knight named Eyon (see chapter 7 for the cultists’ statistics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Crushing Wave cultists. If they think the characters are cultists, the commoners hurry past with their eyes averted. All other groups challenge the characters if the party looks like it might not belong
random encounter occurs. To determine the encounter, roll a d6 and consult the following table: d6 Encounter 1 1d3 commoners (see area K17) 2 1d4 bandits (see area K8) 3 1d3 Crushing Wave reavers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the perimeter of the shrine. They investigate the sound of the squealing doors but won’t attack large groups, preferring to pick off loners and stragglers. 19B. Gallery of Carvings The walls of this
from this side, though three knock spells will do the trick. 19C. Sun Pool A glorious sun is carved on the ceiling, directly above a pool of still water. The ceiling reflected in the pool doesn’t show a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
sentient beings of great intelligence and wisdom, possessing advanced knowledge of religion, philosophy, mathematics, and countless other subjects. Flumphs are sensitive to the emotional states of nearby
the hopes of casting down their evil sources of energy, even if doing so means they must seek out new sources of nourishment. Flumph Society. Flumphs live in complex and organized groups called
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
kind. With the aid of this magic, you have learned how to embody the might of giants. You are used to moving through a world much bigger than you, and that is reflected in your skills, attitude, and
, you survived. 4 Your farm was crushed and your family killed in a battle between warring groups of giants. Racked with guilt over the destruction, a sympathetic giant soldier promised to care for you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
’ wealth and influence. Whose interest, then, does the Chronicle serve?
All the more reason, loyal readers, to rely on the Voice of Breland for unbiased news you can use.
Civilian. Some groups include
sensational story. High Intelligence and proficiency in Investigation often aids the core work of the Snoop, and knowledge of Arcana, History, or Religion can be helpful for background research. Divination
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
proficiency in Arcana and Religion) determine how to move forward. The demonic essence intertwined with Torm’s presence by way of the helm can be cast out with the proper ritual. Ritual Preparations Pherria
knows the prayer by heart, but another creature can invoke a suitable prayer with a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check. While the prayer is being spoken, one character must spend the next 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
worth of coins from different worlds and planes Sigil Faction Affinities Faction Skill Athar Religion Bleak Cabal Insight Doomguard Nature Fated Intimidation Fraternity of Order History Hands of
character might belong to one of these groups or another ideological faction, perhaps one of your own creation. The primary factions of Sigil, which are further detailed in chapter 2, adhere to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Str 19 +4 +4 Dex 18 +4 +8 Con 16 +3 +7 Ability Score Mod Save Int 16 +3 +7 Wis 19 +4 +8 Cha 18 +4 +8
Skills Arcana +11, History +11, Religion +11
Immunities Poison; Charmed, Paralyzed
outright if their compensation doesn’t match the danger they face.
To distinguish between Waterdeep’s different groups of guardians, keep this handy mnemonic in mind: the Guard guards the walls while the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Structured Society The goal of every yuan-ti is to transform itself into the ideal combination of snake and humanoid. This attitude is reflected in yuan-ti society by a caste system, with status
still a step above humankind in the eyes of the serpent gods. Malisons tend to be receptive to religion, seeking insight about how they can improve toward the serpent ideal, and many of them become
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
to stand against him in battle. Hidden somewhere in the chambers ahead is an elven relic known as the mirror of reflected pasts (see appendix A). Those who view the mirror see glimpses of their past
mirror on the ceiling radiates an aura of necromancy. If the characters return Cithcillion’s bones to the slab, the reflection in the mirror is of him as he was in life. His reflected image opens its eyes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
behavior. The Ogres For reasons I can’t fathom, Harstvale and its surrounding mountain ranges host many tribes of ogres — indeed, not mere family groups, but whole tribes of them! Whereas elsewhere ogres
culture is surprisingly sophisticated. Different tribes worship different gods, Vaprak being the one I heard most about, and these differences in religion apparently set the tribes against each other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
demon cults, I’ve seen the corrosive effect of these groups not just on individual giants, but on whole societies.
—Bigby
It’s hard to express just how deeply most giants loathe and distrust
those who turn to the service of interloper gods. It’s not about religion; it’s a betrayal of family.
—Diancastra
Annam’s Children Adventures d12 Adventure Hook 1 A storm giant prophet claims a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
roll if its target is prone. Prisoners. Three captives are chained to the walls. Two are fire cultists, while the third is a riverboat crewman captured a few days ago by Crushing Wave river bandits. The
are stone stairs leading up into a passage of dwarven stonework to the north and cave mouths to the northwest and southwest.
This cavern is the center of the Crushing Wave cult’s presence in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
a semicircle behind Takhisis’s statue. A character who is a cleric of a depicted deity or who succeeds on a successful DC 12 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the deity’s statue. Creatures. The
potion of gaseous form, two potions of healing (superior), a +1 greatsword, and the mirror of reflected pasts (see appendix A). S14: Primordial Altar Within a cave of dark stone stands a gleaming altar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
progression through groups of different kinds of giants (as Against the Giants pitted characters against hill, frost, and fire giants in sequence). Alternatively, an adventure could involve giants of
different kinds working together, perhaps united as members of a religious order or some other kind of organization that crosses the divide of giant kinds (see “Gods and Religion” and “Organizations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
groups are particularly happy right now, since the sinkhole caused by the earthquake opened up smack dab in the middle of their territory. The sinkhole also brought the Waterdeep City Watch to the ward, a
enter the fray if the characters don’t surrender their valuables immediately. If the adventurers defeat the crew and study Jelayne, a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check confirms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Demon Queen of Spiders. On occasion, Lolth pits chitines against dark elves — even though both groups worship her — as a way of punishing the drow, who created the chitines but displeased their
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CON
12(+1)
INT
11(+0)
WIS
14(+2)
CHA
10(+0)
Skills Athletics +5, Religion +2, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Undercommon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
mercenary general. His preferred weapon is a mace. Bane overpowers those who display any weakness, bullying them into submission or crushing them with his physical and magical power. His charisma is such
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CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Arcana +5, Religion +5
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Abyssal, Common, Infernal
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Actions
Skull Flail. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. They are single-minded and stubborn, working tirelessly to undermine their enemies. They get along well with the Cult of the Crushing Wave, but they hate the Howling Hatred cult — elemental air is
, Religion +3, Persuasion +5
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Terran
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the most as a result of the loss? Who or what benefits the most from it? 7. New Organization The foundation of a new order, kingdom, religion, society, cabal, or cult can shake the world with its
actions, doctrine, dogma, and policies. On a local scale, a new organization contends with existing power groups, influencing, subverting, dominating, or allying with them to create a stronger base of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
bears is missing. A successful DC 12 Intelligence (Religion) or Wisdom (Perception) check determines that the holy symbol of Moradin was once on the tabard, but only a bit of the flame remains. She
fury” handaxe Strength (Athletics) or Intelligence (History)
Voodoo doll of Omin Dran Intelligence (Arcana or Religion)
Lil’ explorers first medicine kit (any item in the kit inflicts the