deeper interests are bestial

Deepening Relationships

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, the character can express a wish for a deeper connection with that NPC. This might be a romantic pairing, a deeper platonic camaraderie, or a sibling-like bond. Before this encounter takes place

, talk to the player to ensure a clear understanding of what sort of Relationship they seek with the NPC. Students discuss their shared interests during a sunset date Becoming Beloveds If a player wants a

Alignment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

acts according to its bestial nature. Sharks are savage predators, for example, but they are not evil; they have no alignment. TIKA AND ARTEMIS: ALIGNMENT Tika Waylan is neutral good, fundamentally

, Artemis is not an ideal adventurer. He began his career as a villain, and only cooperates with heroes when he must — and when it’s in his own best interests. In most games, evil adventurers cause

Campaign Theme

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Campaign Theme A theme in a campaign, as in a work of literature, expresses the deeper meaning of a story and the fundamental elements of human experience that the story explores. Your campaign

confront not only the savagery of the bestial creatures of the world, but also the beast within — the rage and fury that lies in their own hearts. A campaign exploring the insatiable thirst for power

Alignment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

choice and acts according to its bestial nature. Sharks are savage predators, for example, but they are not evil; they have no alignment. TIKA AND ARTEMIS: ALIGNMENT Tika Waylan is neutral good

evil character, Artemis is not an ideal adventurer. He began his career as a villain, and only cooperates with heroes when he must—and when it’s in his own best interests. In most games, evil

Sea Spawn

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

tempting the catch.” “Honor the sea gods as they demand, but never promise them your heart.” Such cautionary tales disguise the deeper truth: things lurk beneath the waves that strive to claim the

, leaving them semi-bestial until their full transformation when they reach old age. These wretches are hidden until their final change, to keep the secret of the Purple Rocks. Kraken priests

Yeenoghu's Hunt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

can clearly hear the sound of fighting ahead. Bestial howls and yips can be heard, along with deeper roaring. A successful DC 13 Intelligence check recognizes the language of the battle cries as Gnoll

District Garrison

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

their commanders (all of whom were bribed by Mr. Dory) that the Lantern Ghost was executed, the murders have been solved, and anyone who wants to dig deeper into the matter must be a troublemaker

are acting the way they are, but she suspects that powerful interests must be involved. Though she’s reluctant to name names, a little prodding inspires Jute to disclose that one of the councillors, Mr

Dragon Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

-eye to smaller creatures—unless angry 5 Uses Draconic words and phrases even when speaking other languages 6 Punctuates speech with bestial sounds—growls, roars, croaks, chirps, or

I am devoted to Bahamut or Tiamat and put their interests ahead of my own. 6 I’m determined to destroy the adventurers who slew my parent—and everyone connected to them. 7 I’m obsessed

The Twelve

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

functionally similar to a dragonmarked house. Rather than advancing one house’s interests, though, the Twelve seeks to advance magical developments that have practical value to society as well as potential for

deeper understanding of manifest zones in general, and plans contingencies in the event that the manifest zone ever evaporates. Enemies. Most enemies of the Twelve are individuals with grudges

Abyss

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

release in the Gnoll Lord’s realm. Layer 600: The Endless Maze The demon lord Baphomet, also known as the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts, embodies bestial bloodlust. If he had his way, civilization

hallways and myriad chambers, the palace is surrounded by a mile-wide moat concealing a confounding series of submerged stairs and tunnels leading deeper into the fortress. Abyss Adventures The Abyss

Academy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

innumerable, but you pursue them with vigor. As operatives for an academy, you seek to unravel the secrets of existence and the deeper riddles beyond. In your work, you brush shoulders with the wisest in

), your primary interests involve aiding your contact in their research. Alternatively, you might work to further the academy’s efforts in another way, perhaps related to security or funding. The Academy

The Mountain Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

, the path opens onto a wide ledge and then doubles back sharply into the mountainside. Two bestial humanoids in hide armor stand watch on the ledge. They appear inattentive and bored. Creatures

natural caverns deeper in the hillside. Creatures. If the characters aren’t trying to be quiet, four hungry stirges attack. The buzzing grows louder, and then four things resembling insectoid bats

Locations M - P

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

ensure that Mirabar’s interests aren’t ignored. While the marchion handles foreign policy, true power within the city rests with the Council of Sparkling Stones, a group of dwarf elders that manages the

items, leaving little else for intrepid adventurers to find. If the characters mount their own archaeological dig, they might turn up something if they’re patient. They can either dig deeper at an

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

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

many dangers. The deeper you go, the worse it gets. Masked Factions. Everyone in the ziggurat wears a mask. If two people wear the same mask, they’re part of the same faction. The factions don’t seem

lower levels, Pandora is on the lookout for new recruits—especially fearless warriors who share her god’s interests. She might ask one or more characters to join her faction (see the “Joining the

Chromatic Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

of superiority, believing themselves the most powerful and worthy of all mortal creatures. When they interact with other creatures, it is only to further their own interests. They believe in their

bright glossy scarlet, turning a dull, deeper red and becoming as thick and strong as metal as the dragon ages. Its pupils also fade as it ages, and the oldest red dragons have eyes that resemble molten

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