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Darkling
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speak of a seelie fey who betrayed the Summer Queen. His true name has been stricken from history, but the stories call him Dubh Catha ("Dark Crow" in Common). So great was the Summer Queen's wrath
absorbs over the course of its lifetime explodes outward when the darkling dies, incinerating the creature and much of its possessions.
Love of Art. Despite their curse, darklings retain a fondness
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, and hippopotamus parts. Despite its ungainly physiology, a catoblepas resembles a natural animal in its behavior, ambling through its marshy home, munching choice vegetation, eating the occasional bit
the creature has such a feared reputation that stories about it are ingrained in the popular culture. Any rumor of a catoblepas taking up residence nearby is taken to be a bad omen, even if the rumor is
Darkling Elder
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without any components. Wisdom is its spellcasting ability.
Ancient legends speak of a seelie fey who betrayed the Summer Queen. His true name has been stricken from history, but the stories
much of its possessions.
Love of Art. Despite their curse, darklings retain a fondness for the beauty of art. A darkling might risk taking a peek at a sunset or lighting a tiny candle to glimpse
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons’ preference for 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
is a magic in the retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any)
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Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on. (Any
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Emerald dragons’ preference for volcanic lairs often puts them in conflict with fire giant;fire giants. Despite their reluctance to reveal themselves to strangers, emerald dragons might approach
. There is a magic in the retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any)
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Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on
Gladiator
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Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us who we are. (Lawful)
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Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)
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I once satirized a noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat.
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I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
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Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.
Entertainer
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Beauty. When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good)
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Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us
likely repeat.
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I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
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Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.
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for new growth and construction.
Despite being competent swimmers and making their lairs on seacoasts and in brackish marshes, topaz dragons hate the water. Unfortunately, their favorite food is giant
Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving topaz dragons.
Topaz Dragon Adventure Hooks
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Adventure Hook
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dust, clearing the way for new growth and construction.
Despite being competent swimmers and making their lairs on seacoasts and in brackish marshes, topaz dragons hate the water. Unfortunately
Adventures
The Topaz Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving topaz dragons.
Topaz Dragon Adventure Hooks
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll
Young Deep Dragon
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Deep Dragon Adventures
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Deep Dragon Adventure Hooks
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dragon;young deep dragon's Humanoid form while committing a string of murders, hoping to turn local Underdark settlements against the dragon.
6
Despite repeated mind flayer attacks, a young
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; preference for 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
in the retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any)
4
Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on. (Any)
5
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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
retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any)
4
Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on. (Any)
5
Inquisitiveness
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Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us who we are. (Lawful)
3
Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action
follow me around.
4
I once satirized a noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat.
5
I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
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Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.
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. (Chaotic)
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Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories
’t always appreciate the dragon’s sense of humor.
5
A young crystal dragon finds some manticore;manticores' bluster hilarious and befriends them despite their fear. But the dragon is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Sudden Riches The wealth promised by the Gem card need not appear spontaneously at the characters’ feet. Instead, the card might be an omen foretelling a future event. The Gem Stories table provides
suggestions for incorporating the Gem card’s effects into your campaign’s storyline. Gem Stories d6 Moment 1 One of the party’s patrons dies, and the patron’s will bequeaths all their wealth to
Adult Deep Dragon
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Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving deep dragons.
Deep Dragon Adventure Hooks
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Adventure Hook
them from mind flayer;mind flayers, but the dragon is uninterested in meeting with them despite their repeated petitions.
4
A nest of vampire;vampires has developed a taste for deep dragon blood
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diseased plants to dust, clearing the way for new growth and construction.
Despite being competent swimmers and making their lairs on seacoasts and in brackish marshes, topaz dragons hate the water
Dragon Adventures
The Topaz Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving topaz dragons.
Topaz Dragon Adventure Hooks
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Ghost Story Adventure Sites Ghost stories are intensely personal, and adventures within the genre take place in a setting dripping with tragic history. Ghost Story Adventure Sites d6 Adventure
rivals
6 A swanky inn where, for years, nobles killed the staff to prevent word of their affairs getting out
7 A picturesque cliff that’s a popular destination for lovers, despite the fact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
centuries, shards from magnificent windows of stained glass that once adorned the Halls have found their way into beautiful and distinctive glass bottles blown locally. Stories in nearby Beliard warn of
predatory creatures lurking in the extensive ruins. Despite forays by adventuring bands and dwarves determined to reclaim and explore the ruins, the halls rarely stay empty for long. As a result
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
the Black Dragon Inn with an easy grin, always eager to swap tall tales. Despite his imposing size, he’s warm and quick to offer hospitality.
What They Want. Miklos longs to see new legends take shape
, Proud, Generous. Beneath his hearty laughter lies a man who has survived hard battles. He’s never stingy with a flagon of ale or a long tale of his adventures, believing all great stories begin with a little kindness.
Michael Sexton
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Proclaimer of the Covenant, a servant of the pantheon of local deities who seeks new stories for the Awakening Song. Proclaimer Tungsten Ward Proclaimer Tungsten Ward Proclaimer Tungsten Ward (lawful
good, human acolyte) is small of stature and soft of voice, and their worldly appearance belies their young years. Despite Ward’s relaxed demeanor, their approachability covers a calculating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Habits of Horror Heroes Playing horror adventures is similar to telling ghost stories around a fire. You and the game’s other players are allies in creating a fun, safe, moody atmosphere for your
game. Contribute to this by keeping the following elements in mind: Despite a vampire’s bite,
an orc hero faces his fears Focus on the Game. Atmosphere requires attention. You’re not embracing or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Topaz Dragon Adventures The Topaz Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving topaz dragons. Topaz Dragon Adventure Hooks d8 Adventure Hook
1 A
Creatures
1 Moved by pity, a giant eagle continues bringing food to an abandoned topaz dragon wyrmling, despite the wyrmling’s attempts to eat the eagle.
2 A pseudodragon who is fanatical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Catoblepas The catoblepas is as loathsome as the vile swamplands in which it lives, a conglomeration of bloated buffalo, dinosaur, warthog, and hippopotamus parts. Despite its ungainly physiology, a
those seeking to avoid notice. Catoblepases in Folklore Ordinary folk rarely see a catoblepas, but the creature has such a feared reputation that stories about it are ingrained in the popular culture
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
crumbling structures and diseased plants to dust, clearing the way for new growth and construction.
Despite being competent swimmers and making their lairs on seacoasts and in brackish marshes, topaz
. (Lawful)
Topaz Dragon Adventures
The Topaz Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving topaz dragons.
Topaz Dragon Adventure Hooks
d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
greatest festivals is the Agrypnion (“the Watching”), which marks the end of winter and the close of the year. (DAARKEN) MYTHS OF KRUPHIX
Kruphix appears in stories in an ancillary role, often as the
impartial judge who ends a conflict between gods. Initiates in Kruphix’s mystery cult know other stories in which he plays a more active role, including special versions of well-known legends, but they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
of Heroes Despite the horrors lurking in Mordent, the domain hosts several quiet, relatively peaceful communities. Characters from Mordent might have had relatively peaceful, mundane lives before
mysteries or tragedies led them to adventure. The abandoned estates of Mordent also make fine places to use the rules for Haunted Bastions, detailed in chapter 3. Ghosts of Mordent Ghost stories often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
and armor to would-be heroes like you. I had heard reports of foolhardy adventurers falling victim to brigands and monsters. I shrugged those stories off for a time.
“Last winter, the castellan’s
provisioner’s shop is small but has a big personality.
Loud. Ruckus compensates for his short stature by shouting up to taller customers.
Everything Has a Place. Despite the mess in his shop, Ruckus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Celebrity Adventurer’s Scion Your family name strikes fear and admiration in the hearts of the common folk — but that’s got nothing to do with you. Songs and stories celebrating the adventuring
in the campaign, at the DM’s discretion. Additionally, the common folk treat you with deference, and your heritage and the stories you tell might be good for a free meal or a place to sleep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
her unconscious body far from the kingdom’s shore to a secret grotto in which the reclusive medusa Euryale lived alone. Despite Euryale’s anxiety (she was painfully aware that even kind folk feared her
don’t get to choose our stories,” the god explained. “Don’t we?” Asteria replied. “I chose to see Euryale differently, as she did me. That was enough to change our stories once, years ago. Let me
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
obligations with a devout faith that guides her every decision. Despite her high status, she remains remarkably compassionate toward those in need, offering empathy and practical aid wherever possible
, believing in her cause wholeheartedly.
Stoic. Gallant. Protective. Her eyes are always scanning for threats. Despite her disciplined manner, Mietrah shares the occasional tender glance with her
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
swap tall tales. Despite his imposing size, he’s warm and quick to offer hospitality.
What They Want. Miklos longs to see new legends take shape in his tavern while keeping a profitable business, of
who has survived hard battles. He’s never stingy with a flagon of ale or a long tale of his adventures, believing all great stories begin with a little kindness.
Michael Sexton Before the Meeting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Uncertain Origins As with all stories of the ancient past, tales of the origins of the dragonborn are hazy and sometimes contradictory. Each reveals something about the dragonborn in its telling
dragonborn history is shared by those who believe that dragonborn are superior to other races and thus should be the masters of dragons and not the other way around. Despite their differing conclusions, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Deep Dragon Adventures The Deep Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving deep dragons. Deep Dragon Adventure Hooks d8 Adventure Hook
1
to visit.
5 A doppelganger mimics a young deep dragon’s Humanoid form while committing a string of murders, hoping to turn local Underdark settlements against the dragon.
6 Despite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
reduced to 0 hit points by this ray.
Animalistic Nature. Despite their ungainly physiology, catoblepases resemble natural beasts. A catoblepas behaves much like an animal, too, ambling through its
those seeking to avoid notice. Sinister Folklore. Ordinary folk rarely see a catoblepas, but the creature has such a feared reputation that stories about it are ingrained in the popular culture. Any