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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
granted will be to you new wonders that youâve never laid eyes on before. By the same token, youâre a person of interest, for good or ill, to those around you almost anywhere you go.
pilgrimage to understand the gods that others worship, so that you might better appreciate your own deities.
The Underdark. Though your home is physically closer to the Sword Coast than the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
are many eccentric nobles in Upper Northedge. A patron of the arts could take an interest in the career of a bard or entertainer. A collector might keep capable adventurers on retainer with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
outlook means that religion is driven by faith, as opposed to the concrete actions of deities. The faithful believe that their triumphs reflect the assistance of a divine influence. They donât expect a god
invested in their own affairs and have little interest in Eberron. Demons and angels battle one another in Shavarath, but theyâve been doing this since before humanity existed, and they dare not leave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
â example. The Covenant is a pantheon of deities with a particular interest in Godsbreath. They have varied alignments and interests. This local pantheon is for you to define and might include gods
influence of the deities who founded Godsbreath is captured in the Covenant talesâverses of the Awakening Song that tell stories of the godsâ past exploits and share signs of their current influence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
isnât moving. Strahd had this human bard suspended from the ceiling as a test to see how long he could keep his head above water. The man weakened and drowned. On the floor of the cell, below the hanging corpse, is a smashed lyre. K75h. Empty Cell This cell contains nothing of interest.
every minute. K75c. Empty Cell This cell contains nothing of interest. K75d. Dead Dwarf This cell is linked to a teleport trap in area K73. The skeletal remains of a dwarf fighter lie at the bottom of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dragonmarked Characters Here are examples of characters who carry the Mark of Scribing. House Agent Bard. The Draconic Prophecy is one of the greatest mysteries of all. Youâre an observer tasked to
, spellbooks, and ancient lore. Hermit Warlock (Great Old One). The Mark of Making allows you to read the code of reality itself, to understand voices no one else can hear. You have no interest in the business
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
raising the dead. Find a patron. Many eccentric nobles make their homes in Upper Northedge. A patron of the arts could take an interest in the career of a bard or an entertainer. A collector might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
devices, and other delicate or lovingly made things. Occasionally they kidnap victims to eat later or, more rarely, performers who catch their interest.
Ogres trace their origins to wrathful deities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
interest and responsibility), suggested domains for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. Several of the gods in the table are described below. Avatar of Moradin Dwarf Deities (The
religion of the dwarves is at the root of the societal roles that dwarves follow. Where most other creatures view their deities as ultrapowerful beings who stand forever apart from their worshipers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Zilargo. Worse still, several of the wealthiest and most influential members of the board are associated with the Aurum, a shadowy cabal whose primary interest seems to be increasing its members
â 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Broken Silence For hundreds of years, the world of Krynn has been bereft of those who call upon the favor of the gods. Legends say deities turned away from the world after the Cataclysm, and the
. Characters with no special interest in serving a deity might participate in the âScales of Warâ prelude instead. The prelude unfolds in a surreal, dreamlike situation where characters can follow a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
table; roll a d10, or choose a location of interest. Bazaar Merchants d10 Merchant 1 Secondhand Strings. A must-stop shop for the bard on a budget, with a variety of gently used instruments. 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
. Religion In many domains, locals maintain chilly relationships with aloof deities, knowing âthe godsâ only through hollow rituals and clergy with scant supernatural powers. Conversely, some people
privately worship ancestral godsâdeities of their familyâs tradition with whom they form deep, personal connections. Divergent faiths abound, and some that begin as charlatanry inexplicably gain the power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
to the preceptsâ similarity to the teachings of some faiths, the Order of the Sun Soul has long had associations with temples and the faithful of three particular deities: Sune, SelĂ»ne, and Lathander
. These monks seek the secrets of life by studying death itself. It is the condition of being dead that concerns them most, and not what lies beyond; the afterlife holds little interest for them. Their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
exceptionally devout, consider reviewing the deities presented in chapter 2 and see if you gravitate toward one. Perhaps this god has a special interest in you, is the deity your family has hailed as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
motivation, but it also might explain some of your class features or magic. A bard of the College of Lore might focus on the study of giants, a Rune Knight fighter (from Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
interest in giants, or one of those entities might be your warlockâs Otherworldly Patron. Mentors and Patrons Perhaps you had a giant as a mentor or a financial benefactor who taught you your profession
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
includes thirty commoners. Also present is a Zhentarim spy named Agorn Fuoco (NE male Turami bard; see appendix B) and his companion, Amath Sercent (LE female Mulan priest of Bane). Agorn is swept up in the
on another merry chase. Remallia and her fellow Harpers watch with interest but donât get involved unless their lives or the lives of innocents are imperiled. Next Encounter If the characters take the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Phenaxâs Champions Alignment: Usually chaotic, often neutral Suggested Classes: Bard, cleric, monk, rogue, warlock Suggested Cleric Domains: Trickery Suggested Backgrounds: Charlatan, criminal
and teller of tall tales.
5 You dedicated your life to upsetting the balance of power in a corrupt polis.
6 You have no idea why Phenax showed interest in you, and you might sometimes wish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Ward to drop off his lady friend. She now has the stone â a fact that characters can discover by questioning the man, a bard named Agorn Fuoco. Agorn made such a good impression on Manshoon that he
them (see âThe Three Urchinsâ). When the children see the characters for the first time, their interest is piqued. The children fancy themselves adventurers of sorts, and they are quick to idolize and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
relatively small. Their sinister reputations outstrip their actual influence, though, with gossip spreading quickly whenever the deitiesâ ominous symbols appear in graffiti or the Flaming Fist cracks down
such interest in Baldurâs Gate. PROMINENT GUILD KINGPINS
All Guild operations are overseen by kingpins, a handful of which are described below.
Goblin Behnie. Most are surprised to find Goblin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
they tell about their deities. Every warren has its unique repertoire of tales â some of them no doubt grounded in fact, while others could be the products of imagination. The distinction isnât
doesnât dwell there, having been exiled by Garl for its refusal to cooperate with the rest of the group. The Gnome Deities table lists the members of the gnome pantheon. For each god, the table notes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
relatively small. Their sinister reputations outstrip their actual influence, though, with gossip spreading quickly whenever the deitiesâ ominous symbols appear in graffiti or the Flaming Fist cracks down
such interest in Baldurâs Gate. Prominent Guild Kingpins
All Guild operations are overseen by kingpins, a handful of which are described below.
Goblin Behnie. Most are surprised to find Goblin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
the Trickster, the cleverest and slyest of the giant deities. Cloud giants align themselves according to the aspects and exploits of Memnor that they most admire, with evil cloud giants emulating his
deceitfulness and self-interest and good cloud giants emulating his intellect and silver-tongued speech. Family members usually align in the same direction. Wealth and Power. A cloud giant earns its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Sleight of Hand and Stealth skills. Confiscators are often rogues, and many have a history of stealing for profit rather than national interest. Hunter. The Hunter stalks humanoid prey, for purposes
Operator, who might end up stepping into a different role when the need arises. The Operator is often a bard and might come from a soldier or noble background (being accustomed to leadership in one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Kruphixâs Champions Alignment: Usually neutral Suggested Classes: Bard, cleric, druid, monk, ranger, wizard Suggested Cleric Domains: Knowledge, Trickery Suggested Backgrounds: Hermit, outlander
then, theyâve only gotten stranger.
5 You wanted to learn truths that only Kruphix knows. Now youâre starting to wonder if you know too much.
6 You have no idea why Kruphix showed interest in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
solve 3 High priest who worries the characters are diminishing the templeâs prestige 4 Wizard who blames the characters for some recent troubles 5 Rival adventuring party 6 Bard who loves a scandal
interest 16 Political opportunist seeking a scapegoat 17 Traitorous noble looking to foment a revolution 18 Would-be tyrant who brooks no opposition 19 Exiled noble looking for revenge 20 Corrupt official
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
populace eventually fled. Those who remained behind were taken, one by one, and transformed into meenlocks. A bard who heard about the catastrophe decided to chronicle the stories of the survivors. He
traveled the area extensively, avoiding Vermeillon but seeking out its former residents in nearby towns. His account failed to draw interest, and the book remained among the remnants of his bardic career until his granddaughter found it and sent it on its way to Candlekeep.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
areas of interest and responsibility), suggested domains for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. Each of the gods in the table is described below. Halfling Deities Deity
helping to teach important lessons to the next generation. The Halfling Deities table lists the members of the halfling pantheon. For each god, the table notes alignment, province (the godâs main
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
magic items and spellbooks, Obaya hires a small squad of bodyguards, books passage on a merchant ship heading to Chult, and returns to Port Nyanzaru with her trove. Pay a Harper Debt A lawful good bard
with the Xanathar Guild and gauge interest in setting up a slave trade in Skullport, far from the eyes of Waterdavian authorities. Esvele didnât learn of this meeting until after Kressando vanished, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Seldarine. The Elf Deities table enumerates the members of the Seldarine. For each god, the table notes alignment, province (the godâs main areas of interest and responsibility), suggested domains
The Seldarine The pantheon of elven deities, called the Seldarine, includes Corellon and the group of primal elves whom he graced with divinity. These gods were the ones who brought word to Corellon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
(the godâs main areas of interest and responsibility), suggested domains for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. The gods in the table are described below. Drow Deities (The
by drow. They revere a host of divine entities, which they refer to as the Dark Seldarine in mockery of the surface elvesâ deities. The Dark Seldarine are mighty, immortal beings, survivors from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
even the northern metropolises of Baldurâs Gate and Waterdeep, its influence is curtailed by the unwillingness of its rulers to work together in the nationâs best interest. The members of the Council
cultivated. The elves have no interest in looting the cities of fallen Lapaliiya, but neither are they willing to allow âadventurersâ free access to those lands through their territory. Halruaa. Once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, learning their ways. Cursed Cursed islands are steeped in dark magic from a ritual cast by necromancers, hag covens, evil spellcasters, foul deities, or worse. The island might still hold some hint as to
provide what aid they can and might even put themselves in harmâs way for the characters if a friendship is established. Welcoming Island Leader d6 Leader 1 Bard (see appendix C) 2 Druid 3 Guardian
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following bard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, mending, minor illusion, vicious mockery
1st level (4 slots): cure wounds
operation out of a heavily guarded warehouse in the Dock Ward, offering loans to those in need of coin. Her interest rates are comparable to those of her competitors (including noble families of bankers such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
secret agendas that might work against the charactersâ interests. You can let the partyâs size and the playersâ interest in bringing NPCs into their group determine whether more than one of the
ignored as he attacks them. Garret Levistusson CN male tiefling bard/rogue The Cartophileâs first choice to join the charactersâ expedition, Garret is an untrustworthy bon vivant and magpie. His mapmaking