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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
content; theyâre more interested in discovering new monstrosities than engaging in politics. The current head of the house, Dalin dâVadalis, disdains the use of a title and has no aspirations
Mark of Handling allows Vadalis to work with more exotic creatures as well. Griffons, hippogriffs, and even bulettes can be bred and trained. Even with the Mark of Handling, this is dangerous work
Backgrounds
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
influenced the types of mysteries youâre interested in. Why was this case so impactful, personal, or traumatic? Whom did it affect besides you? Why and how did you get involved? Was it solved? How
, tracking down dangerous supernatural phenomena and preventing them from doing harm.
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You found evidence of a conspiracy underpinning society. You tried to expose this mysterious cabal, but no
Backgrounds
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
conception of the Izzet League is based on mad inventions, dangerous experiments, and explosive blasts. Much of that perception is accurate, but the league is also involved with mundane tasks of
protocols will lead us toward progress more surely than any belief system. (Lawful)
5
Fun. I love my job! Despite the dangerous working conditions, thereâs nothing Iâd rather do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. You serve as one of the eyes of the house, listening for rumors and watching for dangerous cabals and conspiracies. Along the way you do your best to mediate disputes and defuse dangerous situations
. Rogue Folk Hero. Youâre an inquisitive trained by your house. You grew up in a bad neighborhood, and while you could make more gold solving the problems of nobles, youâre more interested in helping
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. Other groups might become interested in restoring the greatness of the fallen city or searching for other dungeon complexes buried under the ruinsâand might inadvertently stumble upon dangerous secrets and magic.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dragonmarked Characters Here are examples of characters with this mark. Outlander Ranger. Youâre a courier who specializes in dangerous deliveries to exotic locations. Your assignments take you into
, and you love climbing towers and leaping between bridges. You value friendship and freedom. Youâre more interested in having fun and helping your companions than in joining up with some stuffy house.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Chapter 1: A Dangerous Journey More than five hundred years ago, clans of dwarves and gnomes made an agreement known as the Phandelver Pact, by which they would share a rich mine in a wondrous cavern
. Unfortunately for the Rockseekers, they arenât the only ones interested in Wave Echo Cave. A mysterious villain known as the Spider controls a network of bandit gangs and goblin bands in the area, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
vicinity of Conyberry catch glimpses of Wyvern Tor to the south as they go. The tor was formerly the home of a large and dangerous nest of wyverns, but a band of bold adventurers dealt with the monsters
new settlers near Phandalin and renewed traffic along the old Triboar Trail drew this band to the area. Their leader is Brughor Axe-Biterâa savage brute who is more interested in murdering and looting than scouting.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
; theyâre more interested in discovering new creatures than engaging in the politics of the dragonmarked houses. House Vadalis breeds and trains beasts for a range of purposes. While they maintain vast cattle
works with more intelligent beasts, such as giant owls, displacers beasts, and pegasi. Even with the Mark of Handling, this is dangerous work; thereâs a lot of turnover at the bullette ranch. But these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, and more. Vadalis isnât one of the most powerful houses, but its barons are generally content; theyâre more interested in discovering new monstrosities than engaging in politics. The current head of
be bred and trained. Even with the Mark of Handling, this is dangerous work; thereâs a lot of turnover at the bulette ranch. But these exotic creatures arenât enough to satisfy the most innovative
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Character Advancement The adventure assumes that the characters start at 1st level. If your players are more interested in exploration and social interaction than combat, or if you want to make the
charactersâ Feywild excursion less dangerous, have them start at 3rd level instead. Advancement is handled the same way regardless. In this adventure, the characters receive experience points for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
adventure. Humans tend to equate adventurers with people who battle monsters, explore dangerous ruins, delve into deep caverns, and generally stir up trouble, usually in pursuit of gold and glory. Elves
societies. Theyâre more interested in remote forests, lonely valleys, high mountains, and other natural places than in cities. Traveling elves want to meet people, but not too many. A small fraction of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
interested in collecting, potentially reducing the guesswork of readmission on future visits. Those admitted to Candlekeep, referred to as seekers, can request the assistance of an Avowed adjutant who
dangerous works. Seekers can appeal to higher-ranking Avowed for permission to peruse these off-limits works.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Path to Mystery Your first case influenced the types of mysteries youâre interested in. Why was this case so impactful, personal, or traumatic? Whom did it affect besides you? Why and how did you get
them, tracking down dangerous supernatural phenomena and preventing them from doing harm.
7 You found evidence of a conspiracy underpinning society. You tried to expose this mysterious cabal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
dragon wants to settle (using the sowing rumors activity from the Dungeon Masterâs Guide), hoping to get the locals used to the idea. Altared States Characters interested in the strange altar under
clandestine tours into the caverns by those who want other dangerous relics destroyed. See âFranchise Tasks and Downtimeâ in chapter 2 for more information on those new activities.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
trappers have managed to kill several of the wolves, but more keep coming. Itâs too dangerous to go fishing on Lake Zarovich (chapter 2, area L) , but the threat of Strahdâs wolves hasnât stopped Bluto
(chapter 2, area M). Folks used to see him skulking along the north shore of Lake Zarovich, shooting lightning bolts into the water to kill the fish. (If the characters seem interested in meeting this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
blurred. This can be dangerous, with dark forces creeping in from the plane known as the Endless Night. But itâs also allowed the elves to perform feats of necromancy unmatched in Eberron. Among the Aereni
fall, secure in their island sanctuary. The Aereni possess many secrets and powers the Five Nations have yet to discover. But the elves are more interested in practicing and perfecting these ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Dangerous, dark forces creep in from the plane known as the Endless Night, but that planar resonance also enables the elves to perform feats of necromancy unmatched elsewhere in Eberron. Among the
sanctuary, the elves watched nations of goblins and humans rise and fall. The Aereni possess secrets and powers the rest of Khorvaire has yet to discover, but they are more interested in perfecting their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
indulge their fickle whims. These timeless schemers pursue the secrets of the multiverse and work strange magic in pursuit of their inscrutable goals. Arch-hags are unpredictable, self-interested, and
preternatural currency, like oneâs memories, a year of oneâs life, or the ability to cry. Most arch-hags avoid battle, but if forced to fight, they unleash dangerous magic, such as spectral claws, arcing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
mortal life, though, and between deadly creatures and dangerous otherworldly environments, the living might soon find themselves numbering among the dead. Characters can pursue all manner of goals to
âare also the least likely to be interested in aiding an Underworld escape. How characters turn such an oracle to their side and determine the accuracy of the information they receive are all part of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
allegiance to the Veiled Alliance would primarily be interested in stopping the defilers who serve the elemental cults and making sure the sorcerer-kings do not get their hands on the secrets of elemental
bureaucracy of a specific city-state can serve a similar role in a Dark Sun conversion of this adventure. The city-state most immediately concerned with the rise of a dangerous magical cult in the Great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
dangerous, she doesnât build them with violence in mind. Sheâs particularly interested in devices for long-distance communication and inventions that mechanize the work of farm animals. Personality Trait
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
nourished in the shadows, the Order of the Gauntlet rides out to the most dangerous dungeons, the darkest caverns, and the foulest pits to weed out wrongdoers. But the Order is keenly aware that the
sentient beings must come to the light of reason and goodness of their own volition. That is why it is not interested in controlling minds: it focuses only on deeds, setting an example to the world in hopes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
; despite knowing that she is evil and dangerous, they are desperate enough to risk making a bargain with her, or foolish enough to think they can persuade her to be helpful without getting something in
its soul goes to the Nine Hells. Hags are usually content to wait and conduct their own business, allowing mortals to come to them when the perceived need is great enough. Instead of being interested
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
treasures of an entire nation, along with the secrets of House Cannith and everything else that was left behind. Itâs dangerous. Itâs mysterious. But itâs also a dungeon the size of a nation, with
interested in studying its effects more closely. Might you even hope to unravel its mysteries yourself? Do you see it solely as a tragedy, or do you hope that this awesome power could somehow be harnessed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
relentlessly. She delights in creating dangerous and destructive manifestations of elemental water, especially maelstroms and floods. She is eager to assert her power by smashing any vessel that dares to
return stronger than before. Of all the Princes of Elemental Evil, Olhydra is the one most interested in mortals. She recognizes that pirates and raiders who redden the waters with mortal blood (and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
Falling Ash is known to us. This cult has long plotted to sow chaos in Celene; an undercover cult member recently failed to poison me. I have no doubt the other cults are equally dangerous.
âMy spies
you.â What Do You Know about This Temple? âIt was a place that harbored great evil. I thought it was destroyed long ago.â (If the players are interested, Queen Yolande details the templeâs history as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
city, speaking about these events only in vague termsâhe doesnât want the area around his shop to be considered dangerous. A character who purchases a pot of tea for 2 sp or who succeeds on a DC 12
interested in talking at the moment. The pair are happy to talk after their gameâbut it will take 3 hours to reach its conclusion. A character who succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion) check convinces the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
stimulant. In addition to inducing euphoria, it can enhance spellcasting ability or even temporarily imbue a user with the ability to cast sorcerer spells. The drugâs effects are potentially dangerous and
Tarkanan Enemies of the dragonmarked houses dedicated to protecting and training individuals with aberrant dragonmarks The Tyrants Evil-minded changelings interested in gathering secrets and using them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
offering so she can examine it more closely, even if this makes it obvious she is interested. If she doesnât have anything else like it, or can think of a use for it, or if having it means a rival
use dangerous treasures as bribes, not telling about their curses or side effects. She will lie and deceive and try to turn her enemies against each other, playing up their guilt and fear and jealousy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Even the Zhentarim are interested in trying to improve their relations with Mirabar by helping to solve the mystery. Whether the characters set out to search for the missing delegation or choose to
Tyar-Besil to the far older (and more dangerous) caverns known as the Fane of the Eye, dug long ago by drow. Here they find the evil altar dedicated to the Elder Elemental Eye, where the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
finally comes into view, rising atop a rough and dangerous-looking promontory of rock that thrusts up from the beach behind it and juts into the Sea of Swords. If the lighthouse is supposed to act as a
Tortleâs captain, a hard old salt named Athgar Friedson. Trouble at Sea Friedson is a Northlander who has pushed his crew to more and more dangerous and despicable deeds in recent months. He has even talked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
allow for questions and posing queries of his own. Heâs interested in what the characters encountered in the portal network, and responds favorably to any talk of assisting Dran Enterprises staff. He
truth. The true culprit is an enigmatic group known as the Six. They seem to be linked to dark gods and the Far Realm. Dangerous stuff. The Six came into the possession of the far gear just over a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
can divert the charactersâ attention away from the dragon and make a combat encounter more interestingâas well as more dangerous. See âFollowersâ earlier in this chapter for ideas about how the
dragon is more interested in showing off the lairâand impressive lair actionsâthan in doing serious harm to the characters. If the characters escape and spread stories of the dragonâs grandeur, so much the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
to create lemures, which she can then promote to higher forms of devils. She is keenly interested in collecting souls from the greatest warriors on the Material Plane. She bargains hard, and there is
increase their value. As a result, Zarielâs servants are universally effective, disciplined, and dangerous. Zariel
Large Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil
Armor Class 21 (natural armor)
Hit Points 420