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Special Purpose

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

druids. 4 Crusader: The item seeks to defeat, weaken, or destroy the servants of a particular deity. 5 Templar: The item seeks to defend the servants and interests of a particular deity. 6 Destroyer: The

purpose or roll on the following table. d10 Purpose 1 Aligned: The item seeks to defeat or destroy those of a diametrically opposed alignment. (Such an item is never neutral.) 2 Bane: The item seeks

Boromar Clan NPCs

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

, Halak leads the Clawfoots, the Boromars’ personal guard, and is an accomplished warrior. Ilsa Boromar is the family’s leader in Callestan. She is ruthless in protecting her family’s interests. Castar, a

gnome, is the lone non-halfling in the Boromars’ inner circle. He serves as Saidan’s chief advisor and the organization’s intelligence expert. The family looks to Castar to come up with a plan to defeat Daask, but so far none of his ideas have worked.

Birth of the Poleis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Birth of the Poleis The end of the Age of Trax corresponds roughly with the rise of the fourth and latest generation of gods, whose interests lie in the application of more abstract principles to the

inspired and equipped two human heroes, Kynaios and Tiro, to overthrow the archon Agnomakhos. Divergent tales describe their history following the defeat of the tyrant. Some claim that they warred with each

Purphoros's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Purphoros’s Champions Purphoros’s relationship to his champions is more that of a patron than a ruler. He chooses champions whose passions advance his interests in the world, and he grants them his

glory to Purphoros. 6 Defeat a champion of another god (most likely Heliod, Kruphix, Phenax, or Mogis). A Purphoros Campaign A campaign structured around champions of Purphoros can feature the

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

. Dozens of elk graze here in peace. Hiding in the bushes is Haldryck, a Friendly innkeeper who likes to hunt. (Haldryck also appears in “Keep on the Borderlands”.) Haldryck asks the characters to

handsome man in a green-and-gold tunic and fancy boots saunters out of the bushes. “Hello,” he says casually as he blocks your path. “I’m Pral. Perhaps you’ve heard of me. Who am I kidding? Of course you

Creating Sentient Magic Items

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

defeat or destroy those of a diametrically opposed alignment. (Such an item is never neutral.) 2 Bane: The item seeks to defeat or destroy creatures of a particular kind, such as fiends, shapechangers

, trolls, or wizards. 3 Protector: The item seeks to defend a particular race or kind of creature, such as elves or druids. 4 Crusader: The item seeks to defeat, weaken, or destroy the servants of a

Guild

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

serve the guild’s interests well, it promises to take care of you. Guilds hate to waste valuable assets, after all—that’s just bad business. Types of Guild The guild structure covers a swath of business

legal commodities using the guild’s resources, and any prices tip in your favor by 10 percent. Training. The guild retains knowledgeable tutors in subjects pertinent to its interests. When you undertake

Nylea's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Nylea’s Champions Nylea is one of the more active of the gods in the mortal realm, but she can’t be everywhere at once. Her heroes are her eyes, ears, and arrows on Theros, defending her interests

Find and punish an unknown perpetrator who killed a unicorn, cut off its horn, and left its body to rot, and retrieve the horn. 5 Hunt a dangerous creature for a sacred feast. 6 Defeat a

Sentient Magic Item Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Hearing and standard vision out to 120 feet 4 Hearing and Darkvision out to 120 feet Sentient Item’s Special Purpose 1d10 Special Purpose 1 Aligned. The item seeks to defeat or destroy those of a

Seeker. The item seeks another sentient magic item, perhaps one that is similar to itself. 10 Templar. The item seeks to defend the servants and interests of a particular deity.

Adventure Structure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

weeks later, allowing characters time to adjust to city life and pursue their own interests. An explosion tears through Trollskull Alley, prompting an investigation that hurls the characters into conflict

or more of these lairs in the course of the adventure. Thwarting the villains doesn’t require the characters to invade their lairs or defeat them in combat, so it’s possible to complete the adventure

Woodland Pool

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

features: STACEY ALLAN, WILL DOYLE Map 1.1: Woodland Pool View Without Tokens View Player Version Bushes. The dense foliage around the pool is Difficult Terrain. Magic Portal. Any creature that moves

trickery is used to fool the bugbear into leaving (for example, if the character claims to be working for Kelek). If the characters defeat eight or more bullywugs, Grump surrenders and begs for mercy. If

Forest Shrine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. 8 Recruit the help of the shrine’s druids to defeat a group of poachers. 9 Acquire a beast companion from the shrine. 10 Defend the shrine from a group of harpies. Forest Shrine

the ground, each creating a small, sheltered area for private conversations. Several bushes sculpted in the shape of Nylea and predatory forest animals, such as the bear and the wolf, are scattered

Red Wizards of Thay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

the ritual that would summon Tiamat from the Nine Hells. Rath Modar dreamed of an army that could confront and defeat Szass Tam. Out of mutual need, their alliance was born. The secret cornerstone of

their own interests, while others are spies for Szass Tam. The adventurers might thus find themselves making uneasy alliances with characters they would normally never trust, since the easiest and

Red Wizards of Thay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

that would summon Tiamat from the Nine Hells. Rath Modar dreamed of an army that could confront and defeat Szass Tam. Out of mutual need, their alliance was born. The secret cornerstone of this union

interests, while others are spies for Szass Tam. The adventurers might thus find themselves making uneasy alliances with characters they would normally never trust, since the easiest and surest way

Red Wizards of Thay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

that would summon Tiamat from the Nine Hells. Rath Modar dreamed of an army that could confront and defeat Szass Tam. Out of mutual need, their alliance was born. The secret cornerstone of this union

interests, while others are spies for Szass Tam. The adventurers might thus find themselves making uneasy alliances with characters they would normally never trust, since the easiest and surest way

Headquarters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

resides there permanently. Over time, the captains have customized their towers to suit their personal hobbies and research interests. North Tower. The tower nearest the Dome of the Sun is imbued with magic

knights can work together to learn how to defeat it. Library Tower Across the Solar Bastion from the Dome of the Sun, the graceful spire of the Library Tower rises higher than the Towers of Day. Inside

Day 3: The Howling Hatred

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

and the cultists, Zephyros (eccentric wizard that he is) watches the chaos unfold from a safe distance. Only if the characters are near defeat does the cloud giant cast a mass suggestion spell on the

remains catatonic until he finishes a long rest. If the save is successful, he determines with the aid of the spell that the cult’s interests are opposed to his own, and politely asks the cultists to leave

Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Lords’ Alliance Characters who place the security of the city and the realm ahead of their own interests are invited to join this faction. Potential recruits must be residents of Waterdeep. Jalester

confront Esloon Bezant (LE male Thayan human mage) and his gang of five thugs and either defeat them or bribe them with at least 500 gp. Reward: Each Lords’ Alliance character gains 2 renown. The characters

Side Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Chultan human gladiator). Taban refuses to pay anything until he’s beaten down to 20 or fewer hit points, whereupon he offers up a pouch containing ten 50 gp gemstones. Ashamed by his defeat and eager to

the Lords’ Alliance, offers to trade a sailing ship for an accurate map of Chult that shows the exact location of the ruins of Nangalore and Orolunga. Lerek represents wealthy Waterdhavian interests

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

represents the richest interests and the most powerful armies on the Sword Coast. The order controls wealth that can hire mercenaries, ensure the loyalty of wavering princes, and possibly even bribe a few

Even while they are working together, members of the Lords’ Alliance are always advancing their own interests. Everyone knows and expects it—it’s a fact of dealing with the alliance. That doesn’t mean

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

represents the richest interests and the most powerful armies on the Sword Coast. The order controls wealth that can hire mercenaries, ensure the loyalty of wavering princes, and possibly even bribe a few

Even while they are working together, members of the Lords’ Alliance are always advancing their own interests. Everyone knows and expects it—it’s a fact of dealing with the alliance. That doesn’t mean

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

represents the richest interests and the most powerful armies on the Sword Coast. The order controls wealth that can hire mercenaries, ensure the loyalty of wavering princes, and possibly even bribe a few

Even while they are working together, members of the Lords’ Alliance are always advancing their own interests. Everyone knows and expects it—it’s a fact of dealing with the alliance. That doesn’t mean

People of Phandalin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

faction of the Zhentarim. Development. Sharna is thoroughly evil, but she’s a fine actor. She has the economic interests of Phandalin at heart, but only because she hopes to have a prosperous town at

her mercy when the needs of the Zhentarim become her focus. She ingratiates herself to the characters, hiring them to clear out monsters in the local area that threaten mining interests. She offers

Goldenfields Locations

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

commitment to protecting Waterdeep’s interests. The wizard serves for one year and acts as a liaison between the city and the abbot, while also aiding in the defense of Goldenfields. The guild’s current

the pumpkin patch houses workers who tend both the patch and the berry bushes that grow near the outer wall.

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

the characters defeat or circumvent these guards, they arrive at Nesmé to find Zhentarim representatives awaiting the arrival of a female fire giant representing Duke Zalto (see chapter 8, “Forge of

Lottie's Palace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

then fades. Wreaking Havoc. Talking to Lottie and not getting killed is the major point of this area. But characters who defeat the behir can remove the panels to access the clockwork machinery here

terrible powers to learn how to use the orrery components to open a portal to the Far Realm. The commercial interests of these liches means that all understand how destroying the world is bad for business

Lower Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

determined to defeat the League of Malevolence before it can cause any more mischief. He volunteers an explanation of how Valor’s Call came to the palace (see “Fall of the Witch Queen” earlier in the

Zybilna and defeat the League of Malevolence, he shares the following information while showing them the door, determined to keep them from disturbing the books: A jabberwock has made its lair in the

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

flowering bushes. This room is safe. Fountain. The fountain’s waters have healing properties. A creature that drinks from the fountain regains 21 (6d6) hit points. Once a creature has benefited from

keys: a platinum key shaped like a skeleton that unlocks the door to the crypt’s vault (area T27) and a plain iron key that unlocks the secret compartment in area T23. Characters who defeat Rerak find

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

finishing off its enemies. A black dragon strikes at its weakest enemies first, ensuring a quick and brutal victory, which bolsters its ego as it terrifies its remaining foes. On the verge of defeat

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