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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
primary patrons for warlocks in Khorvaire. Covens devoted to the Queen of Shadows use dark magic and fear to dominate whole communities, while isolated warlocks make pacts with Sul Khatesh to pursue power
as the Lords of Dust — scheme to unleash their ancient masters. The overlords gain strength when mortals embrace the dark paths laid down for them. And as they grow stronger, they gain more influence
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
unquestioned, and impress those on the lookout for wealthy patrons. You are welcome in the Upper City and may stay there after dark without being harassed or evicted. Your word is accepted over others&rsquo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Patrons in Eberron Here are the most likely types of patrons for an adventuring group in Eberron. Presented in alphabetical order, the patrons each include an example. Patrons Type of Patron
Example Adventurers’ Guild Clifftop Adventurers’ Guild Crime Syndicate Boromar Clan Dragonmarked House Any dragonmarked house Espionage Agency King’s Dark Lanterns Head of State Prince Oargev of New Cyre
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
15. The Black Tankard The proprietor of this squalid, one-story tavern is a fat, dour duergar named Droon Stonedark, who works for Xanathar. Two minotaurs stand in dark corners, ready to give unruly
patrons the heave-ho. A spectator floats amid the rafters and provides additional security. Droon sells Wyrmwizz, an alcoholic swill, for 2 sp per mug. No food and no other drinks are available.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
The cults of Innsmouth reward those who honor their obscene patrons. Use the guidance in the Dungeon Master’s Guide to track characters’ individual standing within Innsmouth’s cults. Characters can
this deed can be gained only once per week. Cult Dark Gifts Characters who have a Renown Score of 10+ with an Innsmouth cult are honored as the chosen of the cult’s patron. They are urged to take part
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
which the rooms are excavated. It’s dark, cramped, and uncomfortable, but safe and defensible. Rumor Mill The inn’s dining hall gives characters a chance to mingle with non-duergar who are visiting
interactions with random patrons. The general gist of the information is that trade routes out of Gracklstugh have become more dangerous recently. The fauna and more primitive denizens of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Binding Mark Some patrons make a habit of, and often enjoy, marking the warlocks under their sway in some fashion. A binding mark makes it clear — to those who know about such things — that the
on your face appears in a different place. 3 You display outward symptoms of a disease but suffer no ill effects from it. 4 Your tongue is an unnatural color. 5 You have a vestigial tail. 6 Your nose glows in the dark.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Skeletal Alchemist This undead retains enough of its former self to continue its alchemical work, often on behalf of necromancers or other sinister patrons. It toils in a dark laboratory (such as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
lookout for wealthy patrons. You are welcome in the Upper City and may stay there after dark without being harassed or evicted. Your word is accepted over others’ without question, and any corruption
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
lookout for wealthy patrons. You are welcome in the Upper City and may stay there after dark without being harassed or evicted. Your word is accepted over others’ without question, and any corruption
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
dark room at the bottom of the 140-foot shaft (level 1, area 1). Durnan charges adventurers 1 gp each to descend into the well, whether they opt to use the rope or not. The return trip also costs a piece
of gold, sent up in a bucket in advance. He also readily accepts coin from patrons who want to place grisly bets on adventurers who dare explore Undermountain, and their odds of returning alive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Patrons in the Realms The gods are far from the only forces at work in the Realms, and ambitious warlocks have many potential patrons able to offer them arcane power. The Archfey In the vast
bargain with the Archfey of that realm for power. Noteworthy Archfey patrons include the following: Titania, the Summer Queen, is perhaps the mightiest of the archfey. With a smile, she can ripen a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Magic and Metaphysics Eerie vendors such as those at the Carnival’s
Litwick Market deal in unique Mist talismans The Dark Powers manipulate the domains and creatures within their grasp in the most
magic-using characters as figures of awe or terror, or to assign storied origins to common magic items. Corrupted Magic. The Dark Powers influence magical effects, imparting them with sinister qualities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Magic in the Mists Some magic functions differently in the Domains of Dread. Characters who receive spells from otherworldly forces or patrons do so as normal, but the magic noted here functions in
whatever is summoned is a creation of the Dark Powers and might appear or behave in eerie ways. Cosmetic Magic Effects Magic effects produced in Ravenloft appear more sinister than they do elsewhere
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
office in the northeast corner of the first floor is cluttered with junk and unfinished notes to the count describing the activities of the tavern’s patrons. This suggests the owners spied on the
a blessing. Food has lost its taste, but the inn’s patrons suddenly smell delicious.
Temple of Ravenkind. A circle of ancient menhirs carved with stylized ravens and sunbursts is partially
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
caches across the planes. Sora Kell and a Dreamer Appearances. Unlike some other immortal patrons, Sora Kell’s physical form has not been seen on Eberron for over a century. Perhaps she has set a
that follow dare oppose Sora Kell: The Dreaming Dark. In Sora Kell’s estimation, the greatest threat to her are the quori of Dal Quor, and their minions, the Dreaming Dark. Fortunately for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Darklord Patrons Most Darklords have lost track of how long they’ve been prisoners of their domains. Countless times they’ve failed to achieve their goals, and countless times the Dark Powers have
possessive of their allies. At your discretion, a Darklord’s magic might grant all the characters a Dark Gift from those presented in chapter 1. Alternatively, the Darklord might grant characters a sinister
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
opportunity for the characters to get information from the patrons, which leads them to “Candle Lane,” where their quest continues. Blood in the Streets As the characters travel through the Dock Ward
. Both of its front-facing windows are smashed, and a ship’s anchor is lodged in the roof. Through the windows, you can see a group of haggard patrons drinking from huge tankards. Floon has not been at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, murder is less common but remains a threat. Long-time residents know to travel in groups after dark. Those looking to earn a few coins sometimes linger outside of taverns, hiring out as escorts for
drunken patrons. Revelers can stay as late as they wish and still get home safely, provided they hire someone trustworthy to guard their trip home. Most murders in the Lower City have reasons behind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
parrot to help cheer up downtrodden patrons. Krux’s demeanor brightens if the characters mention what’s happening to their home world or start to describe their encounter with the astral elves in
avenge the defeat of Captain Azmadian and the Dark Star by killing the characters in the streets. Gadaric Main, the proconsul to Prince Andru of Bral, has given these emissaries diplomatic immunity. As a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, leaving the drow to fight Halaster and his minions alone. The Mad Mage rounded up the remaining dark elves, trapping some of their souls for use in his dark magic, while twisting the bodies and
Halaster’s tower and built an inn over the well he had used to descend into Undermountain, and call it the Yawning Portal. Durnan owns and operates the inn and tavern to this day, serving patrons and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
each year. The primary benefit of belonging to a guild is access to work, since the guildmaster can connect parties of adventurers with patrons and jobs suited to their talents. Beyond that, there are
following benefits: You can always find food and lodging at a circle outpost, though you might be expected to entertain the patrons in exchange. If times are tough, your food and lodging might be a step
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
drow priestess is seated on the throne in the southern alcove (area 25b), listening to tedious reports of the battles waging against House Freth. 25a. Hall of the Dark Seldarine Any character who tries
60-foot-diameter fountain adorned with eight statues that represent the Dark Seldarine (the drow pantheon). Cracked tiles fanning out from the fountain form a web-like mosaic on the floor.
Guards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
patrons. 35–36 A dog with no apparent owner wanders around. 37–38 Two Karrnathi soldiers seem extremely nervous and speak to no one. 39–40 A halfling leads a tiny pet dinosaur on a leash, tugging at it
questions about possible escape procedures. 57–58 A one-eyed human (actually an Inspired agent of the Dreaming Dark) watches everyone carefully. 59–60 A disheveled human magewright offers meager magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
garrison in Middle Central. He does his best to serve the interests of the nobles and wealthy patrons in the Central Plateau, and as a result these wards are among the safest in Sharn. But Yorgan’s
Dark. Five years ago, a kalaraq quori (see chapter 6) named Tirashana implanted a mind seed in her thoughts. Maira continues to do her job while concealing any evidence of the Dreaming Dark’s schemes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, murder is less common but remains a threat. Long-time residents know to travel in groups after dark. Those looking to earn a few coins sometimes linger outside of taverns, hiring out as escorts for
drunken patrons. Revelers can stay as late as they wish and still get home safely, provided they hire someone trustworthy to guard their trip home. Most murders in the Lower City have reasons behind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Meeting Volo Once the troll and the stirges are dealt with, Volo pushes against the tide of patrons staying clear of the monster to greet the characters, lavishing praise on them for their bravery
and Volo were drinking and merrymaking at the Skewered Dragon, a dark, bawdy tavern in the Dock Ward. Volo recommends that the characters start their search there. What Happened That Night? Volo is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
your needs, which has the added benefit of challenging your players’ expectations. The D&D Settings table describes several established campaign settings. D&D Settings Setting Description Dark Sun
fabric of the setting. What organizations or societal groups play an important part in your setting? Which ones might be involved in the lives of player characters as patrons, allies, or enemies? What
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
store their gear. The rustic accommodations include both private rooms and common rooms. In addition to comfortable lodgings, the House of Rest offers guests peace and quiet. Noisy patrons are
call this device a geometric amplifier. It is the source of the magic required to maintain the integrity of the enlarged space. The bar seats up to twenty customers, and patrons can also be seated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Nargis Ruba, entertains customers from behind the bar. Characters who survey the crowd and succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check note several armed figures focusing more on the tavern patrons than
into the tavern, laughing bombastically. The crowd, including Zenia, responds with great enthusiasm.
“That’s Diva Luma and the Elucidarium Divas!” Zenia says, nodding to the dark-skinned woman
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
Light, with small white or yellow globes evenly spaced throughout the establishment. Sounds and Smells. A bustling place, it is filled with loud, boisterous patrons. The smell of freshly baked bread
miniature ones, making it difficult for patrons to drink comfortably. This requires a Utilize action and a DC 11 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check to sneak the mugs into rotation. On a success, patrons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
occupied by typical patrons, while two other people stand at the bar. A sleek house cat sizes you up as it paces across the floor, stalking some unseen prey. Oddly, the interior space of the inn seems
speak to any patrons they wish. Long Lunch. The table farthest from the door is occupied by Sigil MacFinn, a tall and strong wagon worker, and his squat friend, a carpenter who goes by the name of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
the wake of the gate-town’s ceaseless gales. Nowhere is safe from the winds. Even when the gusts are dampened, their whispers slip through the cracks and magically encourage townsfolk to commit dark
, upturned blade. A silence spell blankets the interior of the Eye and Dagger, shielding its patrons from the gate-town’s belligerent gales. Weary guests occasionally weep on entering the establishment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, overlooking the magma lake far below. Its huge sliding doors stand open, revealing dark furnaces and silent machinery. A raised loading dock allows access to the dangling buckets of the Slagline, which
-stained lanterns with continual flame spells cast inside them. Half-drunk flagons of flat mushroom beer rest on the bar and on the tables, abandoned by patrons in their haste to evacuate Little Lockford
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
adventurers. Lady Wylynd is well over a hundred years old and senile, but she has never forgotten the dark blemish on her family’s honor left by Vanrak Moonstar, who lorded over House Moonstar long ago
just a mad rumor. Several of Durnan’s regular patrons have spoken at length about it, and Durnan believes the source might be somewhere in Undermountain. In fact, he thinks a horrific, psionic monster