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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
been. A redcap’s desire to slay is rooted in its will to survive.
VARIANT: MADCAPS
A madcap is a redcap that soaks its hat in demon ichor instead of blood. Contact with demon ichor makes the
, the word “cool,” or the color blue.
When a madcap drops to 0 hit points, its hateful existence comes to an end in spectacular fashion as it bursts into flames, reducing itself, its ichor-soaked hat, and its pants to ashes instantly while leaving behind its weapon and smoldering iron boots.
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Princes of the Apocalypse
drop to 0 hit points.
You can’t be surprised by orcs while you’re not incapacitated. You are also aware when orcs are within 120 feet of you and aren’t behind total cover, although
knows little more than the desire to face orcs in battle and serve a courageous, just wielder. It disdains cowards and any form of duplicity, deception, or disloyalty. The weapon’s purpose is to
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
brief existence, a banderhobb attempts to carry out its creator’s bidding. It accomplishes its mission with no concern for the harm it suffers or causes. Its only desire is to serve and succeed. A
, it leaves behind only tarry goo and wisps of shadow. Legends tell of an ominous tower in the Shadowfell where the shadows sometimes reform and banderhobbs roam.Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the banderhobb takes the Hide action.
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Isolde place her devotion to the carnival above her desire to leave it.
When Isolde’s fey carnival crossed paths with another carnival from the Shadowfell, the eladrin found the escape she
sent malevolent fey creatures to hound Isolde and her Shadowfell carnival. Isolde doesn’t know who is behind this petty torment, nor does she care. Her hunt for the Caller and her thirst for
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
intent on destroying the homes of all intelligent creatures in the dragon’s territory, and desperate locals seek to find out what’s behind the dragon’s wrath.
Connected
sun and have no desire to get wet, beyond enjoying a bit of sea spray in the air. But they love being able to see the water, so they build their lairs on the heights of seaside cliffs or near perfect
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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A topaz dragon is intent on destroying the homes of all intelligent creatures in the dragon’s territory, and desperate locals seek to find out what’s behind the dragon’s wrath
threatens shipping and caravans around a major city.
Topaz Dragon Lairs
Topaz dragons are happiest by the sea. They spend most of their time basking in the sun and have no desire to get wet
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
mull over the stories and rumors they collected like a miser counting coins.
Although material wealth holds little attraction for the tabaxi, they have an insatiable desire to find and inspect ancient
relics, magical items, and other rare objects. Aside from the power such items might confer, a tabaxi takes great joy in unraveling the stories behind their creation and the history of their use
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Where wishing fails, ancient magic can offer a heart’s desire—at least, for a time. Hexbloods are individuals infused with eldritch magic, fey energy, or mysterious witchcraft. Some who
unusual crown, often called an eldercross or a witch’s turn. This living, garland-like part of a hexblood’s body extends from their temples and wraps behind the head, serving as a visible
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
ideal probably involves the fostering of peace and safety. An investigator is likely to have an ideal connected to achieving justice by successfully solving crimes.
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people I served with.
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Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
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My honor is my life.
4
I’ll never forget the crushing
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, as shown in the Secret Doors table. You can instead call for an Intelligence (Investigation) check if the challenge involves deducing that a door is present from noticeable clues, rather than
door 20 Secret Door Etiquette Adventurers often fail to locate secret doors. For this reason, don’t hide important treasures or locations behind secret doors unless you’re comfortable with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
A Strixhaven Campaign If you run these adventures as a campaign, one villain is behind the chaos on campus: the bullywug Murgaxor Grenshel, a disgruntled former student who attended Strixhaven
centuries ago. Murgaxor—who uses evil magic to sustain his life force—focuses his all-consuming desire for revenge on destroying Strixhaven University. The adventures assume you’re playing a Strixhaven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. As a campaign villain, Phenax might be driven by a desire to incite conflict against his fellow gods, usually to serve his own ends. Although Phenax doesn’t desire rulership over Nyx, he does love to
hoard damaging secrets and powerful magic. Acquiring these coveted items always involves duplicity and theft, and sometimes murder. To Phenax, the ends justify the means. Upsetting the order of things
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
miser counting coins. Although material wealth holds little attraction for the tabaxi, they have an insatiable desire to find and inspect ancient relics, magical items, and other rare objects. Aside
from the power such items might confer, a tabaxi takes great joy in unraveling the stories behind their creation and the history of their use.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Demon Queen of Spiders is behind the summoning ritual that brought the demon lords to the Underdark — and that the reward for their faith in Lolth might well be their destruction. Menzoberranzan was the
Vizeran’s plan involves the characters’ making sure that the City of Spiders plays host to this final, devastating battle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Mists surround each of these island-realms. The bravest souls might creep from one domain to another, but doing so involves considerable danger, and many who enter the Mists are never seen again. 2. The
and falling as the Dark Powers desire. Tales attribute ominous powers to the Mists, from cloaking monsters to causing entire villages to vanish. The Mists are not bound to Ravenloft and slip across
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
black draft horses are under Strahd’s control. The horses wait for the characters to pile into the carriage if they so desire. There is room inside for eight of them. If they get into the carriage
road northwest through a set of iron gates (area B) that open as they approach and close behind them, or the characters can travel south along the winding road to the bridge at Tser Falls (area H).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. It is the route to the heart’s desire, an extradimensional staircase that leads to all places. Beyond its myriad portals lie enchanting Feywild gardens, sunken cities ruled by ancient evils, and
the staircase’s landings, a wistful traveler can find the door to the destination of their dreams. Adventure awaits behind every door. Kamila Szutenberg A luminous branch of the Infinite Staircase ascends to a celestial door guarded by a vigilant sphinx
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, Kuketh doesn’t honor agreements for very long. Its only consistent desire is to escape from Undermountain and return to the Outer Plane of Limbo. 21c. Secret Vault This cave is hidden behind a secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Encounters d100 Encounter 01–07 An empyrean ascends the staircase to a goodly realm. Flowers sprout from the steps behind it as it walks. The empyrean waves politely at the party. 08–14 A section
, stops to ask the characters if they’ve seen a particular door on the staircase. 29–35 1d4 + 1 bearded devils look for a door that leads behind enemy lines of the Blood War, the eternal conflict
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
) MYTHS OF MOGIS
The tales of Mogis’s deeds exemplify his need to unmake, his brutality, and his desire to destroy his hated brother.
The Endless Feud. One legend claims that Mogis and Iroas were once
their creator and they were made in his image.
Revel in Ruin. The summer festival of the Megasphagion is a domesticated version of Mogis’s typical rites. It involves the sacrifice of many cattle to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
free from oppression by the elite. The group’s name originates from its members’ desire to drain the greed from Zinda like blood from a wound. Under the leadership of Captain Adann, the group works in
displaying magic. The poor eat grains and roots served on palm leaves spread upon straw floors. Faith and Ancestors Though Zinda welcomes the practices of all citizens, the city’s one common faith involves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
alleviates the risk of players losing interest. For example, if the overall story of your adventure involves a quest to deliver a priceless relic to a remote monastery, each encounter along the way is an
finishes. As a complication, enemies might desire the object as much as the adventurers do, forcing both parties to fight for it. Run a Gauntlet. The adventurers must pass through a dangerous area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
single step. Followers of the Eternal Flame cult surround themselves with the largest fires they can create. Their favorite tactic involves using magic to open volcanic fissures or vents and channel
, or else they’re just not doing their part. Fire Prophet Through all-consuming ambition and a desire to punish all who ever thwarted her dreams, the tiefling Vanifer has risen to leadership of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, involving attacks on people who may seem unrelated to the initial conflict. As a campaign villain, Iroas is most likely driven by his desire to win in battle, to confront Mogis, or to avenge an insult to
-worshiping minotaurs.
2 Heliod, weary of the constant strife between Iroas and Mogis, swears an oath to destroy Mogis with a godly coalition behind him. Erebos, disgusted with Heliod’s hubris
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, beating the tree-lined paths with heavy winds. The storms pass within minutes and leave behind warm arcs of sunlight filtering through the forest canopy. Music always seems to be playing in the distance
Arborea and then leave sometimes experience a desperate desire to return—a yearning so intense that it can interfere with day-to-day life. What secrets lie buried in the sands of Mithardir? An expedition
Orc
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diplomacy. They care only for satisfying their insatiable desire for battle, to smash their foes and appease their gods.
Booming Birth Rate
In order to replenish the casualties of their endless warring
laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order.
All Are Fighters
Most of the orcs that stay behind when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
secretly used wish spells to make Isolde place her devotion to the carnival above her desire to leave it. When Isolde’s fey carnival crossed paths with another carnival from the Shadowfell, the eladrin
, Zybilna sent malevolent fey creatures to hound Isolde and her Shadowfell carnival. Isolde doesn’t know who is behind this petty torment, nor does she care. Her hunt for the Caller and her thirst for vengeance have become all-consuming.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Jormun’s secret involves relief that his son has changed his ways. Though he has not confessed this to anyone, he hopes that Tannus can leave his days of battle behind and find love and peace with
violent ways. Tannus carries no weapons with him for the wedding. Tannus’s secret involves wanting to prove himself to Gwendolyn. He must abstain from violence all day long, no matter what happens
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
mortal, although such offspring are rare. When a genie perishes, it leaves nothing behind except what it was wearing or carrying, along with a small trace of its native element: a pile of dust, a gust of
objects of their desire. This constant indulgence has made them decadent, while their supreme power over reality makes them haughty and arrogant. Their vast palaces overflow with wonders and sensory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Adventurers climbing a volcano on the Material Plane might suddenly find themselves scaling a Feywild mountain topped with skyscraper-sized crystals that glow with internal fire. Leaving behind a wide and
in the Palace of Heart’s Desire, situated where the three portions of her realm meet. As its name suggests, the palace is fabled as a destination for anyone seeking their heart’s desire. On some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
hit points. You can’t be surprised by orcs while you’re not incapacitated. You are also aware when orcs are within 120 feet of you and aren’t behind total cover, although you don’t know their
telepathy to bring to the wielder’s mind a couplet or stanza of ancient Dwarvish verse. Personality. Orcsplitter is grim, taciturn, and inflexible. It knows little more than the desire to face orcs in battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
provides no clue to direction, however. Characters who see the tower to the left one moment might spot it to the right, or behind, or closer or farther away a moment later. When trying to focus on the
a desire to leave the maze while they’re in area 1, and whatever route they take next leads them back to the entrance and the path at the edge of the village. They can turn around and come back in again, and they’ll wind up in area 1, at the start of the maze.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
ground leading to a well deep below. Two stone statues stand in the courtyard, rising twenty feet high. Behind them, a forty-foot high edifice is carved into the cliff side, dominated by relief columns
. Behold ye now his wondrous triumphs. Diderius extends wisdom, and Diderius offers knowledge. Which do you seek?”
If a response of “We seek wisdom,” or “We desire knowledge” is given, or the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
least once every three days, the redcap vanishes as if it had never been. A redcap’s desire to slay is rooted in its will to survive. Redcap
Small Fey, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 13 (natural armor
end in spectacular fashion as it bursts into flames, reducing itself, its ichor-soaked hat, and its pants to ashes instantly while leaving behind its weapon and smoldering iron boots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
accomplishes its mission with no concern for the harm it suffers or causes. Its only desire is to serve and succeed. A banderhobb that is assigned to track down a target is particularly dangerous
. A banderhobb fulfills its duties until its existence ends. When it expires, usually several days after its birth, it leaves behind only tarry goo and wisps of shadow. Legends tell of an ominous tower