destined interests are bloody

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

together, established its legal code, and defended it for decades. After the fall of Agnomakhos and the other archons of Trax, humans and minotaurs waged a bloody war in the highlands. The poleis of

The Lantern Ghost Murders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

with a bloody knife in his hands. The confused fisher professed his innocence, but his dreams became suddenly clear. In his mind, he saw ravenous, tentacled creatures devouring the Styes and the city

yesterday, Jarme Loveage dangled from the executioner’s noose. With Jarme’s death, the Styes breathed a collective sigh of relief — but that relief is destined to be short-lived. The kraken is nearing maturity, and the Whisperer is preparing the final stage of its dreadful plan.

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

with some secondary villains, culminating in a bloody confrontation at a noble estate. In chapter 4, the characters race to find the gold. The encounters in this chapter and the order in which they

Aristocrat

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

Entrepreneur. The sole heir of a vast fortune, this entrepreneur seeks allies to expand their wealth in a new business on the international, global, or planar stage. 6 Future Ruler. This young noble is destined

isn’t your patron’s priority. 4 Intimate Connection. A common-born confidant or lover of your patron guides you in creating circumstances to bolster the noble family’s best interests. 5 Outside Insider

28. Grick Snack Watch Post

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

-tall granite obelisk with a lidless eye carved near its top on the south-facing side. The bottom half of the obelisk is covered with dirty, bloody handprints. Alcoves. Wide alcoves surround the

left. There you will see the path you are destined to take.” These words seem to emanate from within the obelisk and are meant to sound soothing, but a character who hears the words can discern a hint

Minotaur

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

shown them a trail of slaughter that is all many minotaurs have ever known. Others, though, have emerged from this bloody path and found a world that welcomes those who pursue their own destinies and

to point out that this myth says nothing about the nature of minotaurs. The worship of Mogis, they argue, is no more inherent to them than it is to humans, and minotaurs aren’t destined to a life of

Hobgoblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. BLOODY BLUE NOSES Hobgoblins are sometimes born with bright red or blue noses. This attribute is thought to be a sign of potency and potential. Blue- and red-nosed hobgoblins receive preferential

potential new devastator, destined to be forged into a weapon of war. Hobgoblin devastators have little knowledge of or use for spells that have no use on the battlefield. They are taught potent

Locations on the Second Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

a metallic object, coming from the other side of the opening. The hall outside this place is tinged a bloody red by the light emitted from the lava pool and the flaming gas jets that are found inside

guardroom are as follows. Cell 1C. The female elf in this cell is destined for sacrifice in the Temple. She is a noble, and she promises that if she is rescued, she will send her rescuers a reward of

Roleplaying a Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Often in legends these contests are bloody battles, but some tales have the brothers acting side by side on grand adventures. Surtur is seen as the more clever of the two, and fire giants emulate his

worship of Vaprak, the deity of trolls and ogres. An individual touched by Vaprak’s favor is transformed into an everlasting one — a giant with enough strength to rival the leaders of the clan, but destined

Red Larch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

bold and adventurous children. She also helps those who serve the interests of the Lords’ Alliance. Trouble in Red Larch. The Tarnlar children (two boys and two girls, aged seven to ten) are eager to

openly take power. If bothered by nosy adventurers, Dornan tells them he’s heard stories of a lost treasure and mysterious villains lurking in Tricklerock Cave (see the “Bloody Treasure” encounter in

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