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Returning 35 results for 'despite invent are buy'.
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Despite this, even the most languorous Returned defend themselves if threatened and might be pressed into the service of their more willful brethren.
Returned have escaped the Underworld and dwell among
effectively another sapient being’s face. Convincing a merchant to buy a Returned mask, or dealing with the ramifications of such a sale, might prove to be an adventure in itself.
Returned Nature. The
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
, a Vistana, is the protégé of Rudolph van Richten—despite the fact that her first encounter with the vampire hunter was anything but pleasant.
Witness to Tragedy. When Ezmerelda
agreed.
Ezmerelda’s Prosthetic. Since bidding farewell to van Richten, Ezmerelda has amassed a sizable personal fortune, some of which she used to buy a wagon to carry her vampire-slaying
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
volcanic lairs often puts them in conflict with fire giant;fire giants. Despite their reluctance to reveal themselves to strangers, emerald dragons might approach experienced adventurers in the hopes
pit fiend to buy back the soul of a legendary hero.
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A group of adult red dragon;adult red and adult silver dragon;silver dragons set aside their differences to learn wisdom from an ancient
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
lurking just out of sight, and many of them have sneaked away from that god’s influence.
They are long of limb and covered in coarse hair, with wedge-shaped ears and pointed teeth. Despite their
the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or
Kenku
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
capable of flight, and similar objects provoke a great desire for the kenku to acquire the items for themselves.
Despite their lack of wings, kenku love dwelling in towers and other tall structures
. Most kenku use a combination of overheard phrases and sound effects to convey their ideas and thoughts.
By the same token, kenku have no ability to invent new ideas or create new things. Kenku can
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
The saurian lizardfolk are thought by some sages to be distant cousins of dragonborn and kobolds. Despite their resemblance to those other scaled folk, however, lizardfolk are their own people and
the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Duergar Calassabrak A duergar prince named Valtagar Steelshadow traveled to Undermountain to plunder its mines and use the wealth to buy his way back into the court of his older brother, King Horgar
. Valtagar’s gesture of self-sacrifice moved Fazrian, who judged him worthy of remaining alive. Valtagar now holds a tenuous position as Lord of the Mines, one of the fallen angel’s advisors. Despite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
encounter Volo in one of the city’s inns or taverns, or in a merchant prince’s villa. Volo is a font of information, but not everything he says is true, despite his hearty avowals of accuracy. He won’t
venture outside Port Nyanzaru under any circumstances. If the characters buy a copy of Volo’s book (50 gp for a durable hardcover edition), they can put it to use. Any time they want to know lore about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Going to Gracklstugh Despite its dangers, Gracklstugh does have a few things to offer … or at least that’s what some of the characters’ fellow escapees tell them. Buppido (see chapter 1) and Hemeth
provide some measure of sanctuary from drow pursuit. Gracklstugh is as good a place as any in the Underdark to sell stolen gear and buy more useful equipment. Additionally, the duergar trade actively with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
notes on new places you invent. Local Color A settlement might serve as a place where the characters stop to rest and to buy supplies. A settlement of this sort needs no more than a brief description
of the inn where the characters spend the night, the mannerisms of the shopkeeper they buy supplies from — you can add this level of detail, but you don’t have to. If the characters return to the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Part 1: Master of Worlds Every DM is the creator of his or her own campaign world. Whether you invent a world, adapt a world from a favorite movie or novel, or use a published setting for the D&D
have achieved this degree of consistency, you can provide an occasional change. If the adventurers come back to buy more horses at the stables, they might discover that the man who ran the place went
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
remain bound to Zariel by the Creed Resolute. Killing Thavius. Characters hoping for a climactic battle against a worthy adversary won’t find one by fighting Thavius Kreeg. Despite the power he now
contract that sealed Elturel’s doom is hidden. This is a lie, the claim a desperate ploy to buy time and, hopefully, a chance to escape.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
boats, while less well-to-do folk hire out to work as deckhands. The work is difficult and dangerous, but a smart deckhand can save money for several years and eventually buy their own boat. That
town. The locals see smuggling as a victimless crime and resent the crown’s growing insistence on cracking down on it. Mining The mine outside town is a new development. Despite the skepticism of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
trade in the Underdark, but posing as Zhentarim has its own risks, as such claims are bound to be questioned. A character who is actually a member of the Zhentarim can buy the adventurers a couple of
. Despite vents dug into the walls and ceiling of the city’s great cavern, fumes from smelters and forges linger at ground level (as does the gas tapped in Laduguer’s Furrow). Visitors might contract the illness known as grackle-lung (see the Grackle-lung sidebar).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
friendship. If Jarlaxle is the main villain, he and Yalah are secret lovers. He has promised to facilitate her rise in power after he uses Lord Neverember’s lost hoard to buy Luskan’s way into the
about to do so again. Rallying despite his injuries, he manages to kill the two inattentive Gralhund guards who were watching over him and alert the other Zhents on the estate, who begin dispatching the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Resolution. A character seeking to buy a magic item makes a Charisma (Persuasion) check to determine the quality of the seller found. The character gains a +1 bonus on the check for every workweek beyond
Complications table or invent your own complication. Magic Item Purchase Complications d12 Complication 1 The item is a fake, planted by an enemy.* 2 The item is stolen by the party’s enemies.* 3 The item is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
from within the earth, and then they figure out what they can create or invent using those resources. The discovery of a new vein of metal — whether tin, copper, silver, or gold — makes rock gnomes
lean toward the creation of mechanical devices. Every warren has members of each persuasion, and they are all bound by mutual respect for what they do despite their different perspectives. Practical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Beluarian is to buy a “charter of exploration.” Baldur’s Gate lays claim to everything east of the Mistcliff and north of Kitcher’s Inlet, and now that Mezro is picked clean, it’s trying to extend its
demanding that explorers buy charters. A charter grants permission to the holder to explore Chult and plunder its riches, but half of an expedition’s proceeds and discoveries must be turned over to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. A stone pier juts from one end near a winding path. A light fog clings to the trees, making whorls and eddies despite the lack of wind.
Two spirit nagas named Valsyx and Charnyz lurk in the swamp on
higher volume. Valsyx doesn’t have any particularly valuable information to impart; the offer is a lie to buy time until Charnyz arrives. If pressed, Valsyx tries to pass off the presence of mezzoloths on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
existing enchanted items and might be willing to buy or trade adventurers’ spoils. 4 Moneychangers. These merchants deal in all forms of currency, acting as bankers, loan agents, and crucial contacts for
. These like-minded individuals follow specific teachings, spreading word of their expertise through their services and training. 6 Identity Traders. These enigmatic dealers buy and sell documents
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Ezmerelda d’Avenir Ezmerelda d’Avenir, a Vistana, is the protégé of Rudolph van Richten—despite the fact that her first encounter with the vampire hunter was anything but pleasant. Witness to Tragedy
bidding farewell to van Richten, Ezmerelda has amassed a sizable personal fortune, some of which she used to buy a wagon to carry her vampire-slaying paraphernalia. On one of her less successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Returned masks is rare, as the items are effectively another sapient being’s face. Convincing a merchant to buy a Returned mask, or dealing with the ramifications of such a sale, might prove to be an
go through half-hearted parodies of life, impeded by distraction and ennui. Despite this, even the most languorous Returned defend themselves if threatened and might be pressed into the service of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, famous explorer and raconteur, offers to buy the adventurers a round of drinks to celebrate their upcoming expedition into the Dungeon of the Mad Mage. Injected into the conversation is the following
, the ancient alabaster throne was spared the destruction of Aelinthaldaar by Coronal Audark himself, who ordered it placed in an underground vault. Despite the precaution, the throne was damaged in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, but it was hopelessly slow; now they use Zongo as a pack animal. In desperation, Gondolo bought a treasure map from a fever-wracked explorer who needed cash to buy passage back to Baldur’s Gate
assent. Despite this laconic nature, he enjoys being among people and might even be considered gregarious, for a tabaxi. He is tall and lanky (5 feet 8 inches and 140 pounds). River and Flask can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
lizardfolk god splashed in his favorite pool? Who else would use Thor’s hammer to pound a nail and thus be inspired to invent the lightning rod? Garl never needs to persuade Nebelun to join an excursion
differ from telling to telling, all gnomes know the story of how Garl banished Urdlen from the Golden Hills because Urdlen refused to go on an important quest. Despite Garl’s efforts and the pleas of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
them edible despite being decades old. Crate 3 contains forty-nine 5-pound silver trade bars (worth 25 GP each). One silver bar is clearly missing (it’s in the sinkhole in area S24). Crate 4 contains
, so he doesn’t dismiss the claim. If the characters offer to buy the bag, Ylagan is willing to sell it to them for 2,000 GP in coins or other valuables. (If they strike such a deal, the dragon insists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
mimic. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14 or higher notice that despite the breeze, the tapestry remains unnaturally still. As an action, a character can open the padlocked
initially behave amicably toward the characters and claim to be Cynidiceans who lost their way in the monument—a ruse to buy time so they can rob the characters. When the conversation stalls, the wererats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
can buy, protects the bank and its grounds at all hours. Within, a princely statue of Abbathor oversees the main banking hall. Massive emeralds form his eyes, which glint with every transaction, no
combine their powers to siphon magic from entire worlds to dampen dangerous artifacts or prevent malicious spellcasters from unleashing catastrophic magic. Despite their influence, the mages are few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the Counting House — but anyone who succeeded would likely be set for life. Eastway Expeditions Eastway Expeditions used to buy dubious exploration and dungeon-delving gear on the cheap — often from
helping people get out of the city fast, so long as they don’t care overly much where they go. Elfsong Tavern Despite its rough-and-tumble clientele, this tavern is one of the most popular in Baldur’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
House — but anyone who succeeded would likely be set for life. Eastway Expeditions Eastway Expeditions used to buy dubious exploration and dungeon-delving gear on the cheap — often from hollow-eyed
get out of the city fast, so long as they don’t care overly much where they go. Elfsong Tavern Despite its rough-and-tumble clientele, this tavern is one of the most popular in Baldur’s Gate. At
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
in the death, defeat, or loss, or was the opportunity serendipitous? Despite the leader’s virtues, one flaw in particular outrages a certain segment of the populace. What is that flaw? What person or
name (or invent) a group that opposes it, fomenting revolution. Then let the following points help you flesh out the conflict: Name three things the rebels want or hope to achieve. The rebels achieve a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
from the Hamhocks Slaughterhouse, openly admires a character’s left ear and offers to buy it for 15 gp.
6 A member of the Little Calimshan’s Right Pashas tries to sell characters some fresh-made
conditions. Despite its charity, though, the Church of Last Hope is not universally loved. The Faithless, the Guild-associated gang in Twin Songs, see a trove of wealthy city-dwellers and wishy-washy non
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
left ear and offers to buy it for 15 gp. 6 A member of the Little Calimshan’s Right Pashas tries to sell characters some fresh-made brownies, made with his grandmother’s secret recipe, to raise money
intermediaries to help extricate the needful from destructive conditions. Despite its charity, though, the Church of Last Hope is not universally loved. The Faithless, the Guild-associated gang in Twin Songs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
emissaries from Iuz pay on time and they buy shiploads of fish at once, so no one inquires too closely into the captain’s sepulchral voice or her penchant for wearing gold jewelry etched with grim
time these places are busy, and the workers have little time for chatter. 19. Oweland House The Oweland family has owned this sprawling mansion for generations. Despite the family’s wealth, the building
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
roundabout. North of the statue is a stone building with an open front, above which hangs a sign that reads “Earth Mother’s Bounty.” Visitors can buy seeds and cornucopias here. Tasked by the abbot with
the afternoon to meet with the abbot and submit a daily report. Strog has a pleasant, easygoing demeanor, and the abbot likes him despite his obvious shortcomings. G10. Freshwater Spring Northwest of