destroy interest are brother

Sunsword

Magic Items Curse of Strahd

The Sunsword is a unique blade once possessed by Strahd’s brother, Sergei von Zarovich. In its original form, it had a platinum hilt and guard, and a thin crystal blade as strong as steel

. Strahd employed a powerful wizard named Khazan to destroy the weapon after Sergei’s death. The first part of the process required the hilt and the blade to be separated, which Khazan accomplished

Precognitive Mage

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

the Azorius Senate. For decades, she worked in almost complete anonymity, her gifts unappreciated. But with the senate displaying an increased interest in the talents of precognitive mages, Geetra has

people. Chaos can only destroy, and her visions are a tool to ensure that society can live in safety in all variants of the future.

Madam Eva

Monsters Curse of Strahd

castle like the back of her hand, and she was present for the wedding of Sergei and Tatyana. After Strahd went mad and murdered his brother, she fled the castle and took refuge with the Vistani. Later

domain, in hopes that they will find a way to destroy the vampire or set Strahd free. For the Love of Strahd. The Dark Powers of Ravenloft would consider Madam Eva a worthy choice to replace Strahd as

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Emerald Claw, but her motives for founding the order are buried in her past. Lady Illmarrow has no interest in ruling the living. Rather, she seeks to become Queen of the Dead. The Mark of Death

child born of dragon and elf could become a godlike avatar of death. Illmarrow Rises. Even as dragons and elves fought to destroy the line of Vol, a child was born to the house: Erandis. A scion of elf

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14): 1/day each: bane, create or destroy waterDecay and despair are bound up in the nature of topaz dragons, thanks to

topaz dragon their monarch, despite the dragon’s complete lack of interest and growing annoyance toward them. Cold, Necrotic

Mogis as Campaign Villain

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

Mogis as Campaign Villain Left unchecked, Mogis and his followers would destroy all of creation. This situation leads to plenty of campaign hooks and opportunities for the characters to act

heroically in the face of classically villainous foes. Mogis is obsessed with defeating his brother Iroas, just as Iroas is obsessed with besting him. The characters could easily find themselves in the middle

Mogis's Influence

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

Mogis’s Influence Mogis, like his brother, governs the sphere of warfare. But while Iroas thrives on the glory of honorable victory, Mogis revels in sadism, destruction, and the utter humiliation of

time should be now. Only the most brutal and savage among the mortals should survive— his chosen few. Once the world lies in ruin with his brother dead at his feet, Mogis’s goals will be achieved

Iroas as Campaign Villain

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

-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

, forms a group in support of Mogis. Iroas, rather than accepting Heliod’s aid, launches a grand campaign of his own against his brother. 3 Mogis arms one of his champions with an axe capable of

Gala at the Cerulean Lyceum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

return any lore they find to him so he can destroy it. When the party returns, a character can fool Brother Broumane by claiming they found nothing and succeeding on a DC 18 Charisma (Deception

all the details of their mission with Zisatta, the door to her suite bursts open, and a figure swims in: Brother Broumane, another member of the High Court. Brother Broumane announces he learned of

Dealing with Amrik

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

by his bodyguard Vhaltus). Amrik’s terms are simple: he expects repayment in a tenday and charges 25 percent interest on the loan. As a member of the influential Vanthampur family, Amrik has plenty of

Player’s Handbook. Characters can try to interrogate Amrik for information, but he’s a practiced liar who won’t incriminate himself or any family member he fears, including his mother and older brother. If

18. Berlain's Suite

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

gashes in her robe. Floating nearby are two grells. A little over a year ago, Berlain and her brother Korva briefly entered the Far Realm, whereupon they became fused into a single physical form

. This merging obliterated most of Korva’s body and personality, leaving Berlain with an extra mouth and an extra set of arms that once belonged to her brother. She also inherited a few of his internal

Saidra d'Honaire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

his rightful home by a vicious younger brother. The young girl took pleasure in lording that fact over other peasant children, proclaiming herself superior by birth despite her present circumstances

casually mentioned the death of a duke who ruled nearby. Saidra asked if this duke was her father’s wicked brother, and if his demise meant her father could reclaim his title. Her stepmother and

House Freth

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

Erelal Freth, a drow priestess of Lolth. Her older brother Drivvin works at her side. Erelal has communed with Lolth and believes that the key to securing the Troglodyte Warrens begins with the

interest in an alliance, and Tendra and Maleen have come to the Maze Level on a secret mission. Beholden to Halaster Blackcloak, the Shadowdusks have been ordered to convince Drivvin Freth to accept an

Strahd's Goals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Strahd’s Goals Strahd has the following goals in the adventure. Turn Ireena Kolyana Strahd’s unrequited love for Tatyana drove him to slay his brother, Sergei. Some time ago, Strahd glimpsed the

interest in them. If they exhibit great fortitude and defiance, his interest is piqued—even more so if the character displays uncommon knowledge or beauty. Such a person might not be worthy to succeed him, but the man or woman might provide amusement to Strahd as a new possession.

Jarlaxle Baenre of Bregan D'aerthe

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

witnessing first hand the destruction wrought in Menzoberranzan, Jarlaxle understands the terrible implications of the demon lords’ arrival in the Underdark, and he knows that his brother Gromph is

Menzoberranzan, and he takes an interest in the adventurers — particularly if they travel with Grin Ousstyl. If the characters agree to meet with Jarlaxle in House Do’Urden, read the following when they first

Princess Xedalli

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

following information with the characters if she learns about the attack on their world: “We both want the same thing: revenge. As my father lies on his deathbed, my scheming brother, Xeleth, denies me my

only way to save the characters’ world is to destroy Xaryxis, the star at the heart of Xaryxispace. If the star dies, the crystal vines on the characters’ world die as well. (True) A member of the

Theater: Winter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

during a performance of Blood Wedding — a play about love, jealousy, and death. In the story, a young woman is brought to a castle by a count, only to fall in love with his younger brother, a man of

faith. Her betrayal eats away at the jealous count. He murders his brother on his wedding day and pursues the bride, who hurls herself off the castle battlements in despair. The count is cursed by the

March of the Dead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

died trying to destroy Strahd. Every night, the ghostly adventurers attempt to complete their quest, and each night they fail. They have no interest in the living and can’t be hit, damaged, or turned

Cult Reprisals

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

Cult Reprisals The cults of Elemental Evil don’t wait passively for a band of heroes to systematically eliminate each cult’s surface outpost. Even if the characters destroy one of the Haunted Keep

of danger and impels them to respond. You have four reprisals to choose from: “Tremors,” “Skyriders,” “Reaver Ambush,” and “Fiery Fangs.” Let player interest and your own sense of pacing dictate

Worshiping Mogis

Compendium - 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

weapon with which to kill his brother. Mogis assembled his champions and sent them out to battlefields, where they collected the essences of rage, hatred, and bloodlust. Under a blood-red moon, Mogis used those ingredients to forge a black iron greataxe of manifest violence, Wrathbringer.

Zhentarim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

guilds makes that difficult. The Zhentarim in Waterdeep is a fractured organization. Those who support Manshoon want to destroy Xanathar and seize political and economic control of the city. Those who

oppose Manshoon want to expose and destroy him before they are themselves apprehended or driven out of the city by the local authorities. Adventurers can’t join Manshoon’s cause, but they can join and

Chapter 10: Hold of the Storm Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

counsel: her uncle, Uthor (Hekaton’s younger brother), and the wise, matronly Iymrith. Unfortunately, neither of them has much respect for small folk. In that regard, Serissa is alone. Like her dearly

her in her desert lair (see chapter 12). Characters who have no interest in intrigue might try to plunder the stronghold or do away with members of the royal family. Any such act turns Serissa against the characters and plays right into Iymrith’s hands.

Chapter 9: Castle of the Cloud Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

powerful wyrms. Sansuri wants to find this cache and use her newfound power to destroy her ambitious rivals and convince the rest of giantkind to kneel before her. Sansuri believes the gods will reward

, Cressaro; her younger brother, Count Thullen; and her twin children, Alastrah and Kaaltar. The castle can be anywhere you want it to be. If you have no particular location in mind, assume that it’s hovering

Past and Present

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

interest in trying to take over sole leadership of the city. Eventually, the merchants and tavernkeepers who made their livings on the Rock became as numerous as the pirates and brigands who sought refuge

beyond the asteroid’s air envelope. Leadership of the Rock passed to Calar’s younger brother, Andru, who had a group of malcontents arrested and executed for the crime within days. Though his place on

Ogres

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

supernatural forces. From dismal ruins and bleak hinterlands, they raid vulnerable communities and ambush travelers. Ogres covet food and treasure, and they spitefully destroy art, books, clockwork

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

Annam and the Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

believe he lost hope in his descendants when their ancient empires fell into ruin. Some claim he was weakened after a long battle against his brother, Memnor (who is more commonly described as one of

time as Grolantor, Iallanis is everything her boorish brother is not: kind, loving, merciful, joyful, and thoughtful. She loves every part of the worlds her father made, and she constantly strives to

House Tarkanan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

fought the dragonmarked houses long ago and used his aberrant dragonmark to destroy Old Sharn. The smallest of the four criminal organizations described here, House Tarkanan has no interest in

Erebos's Influence

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

sometimes sends agents to retrieve those he has particular interest in. Erebos’s Goals Erebos wants above all to maintain his position of absolute authority over the realm of the dead. He lashes out at

, certain that his lesser brother can’t possibly prevail within Erebos’s own territory. Erebos holds a special grudge against Phenax. Phenax readily teaches others how to escape the Underworld as the

Xen'drik

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Xen’drik In Xen’drik, you could... Seek to destroy ancient mystical weapons before they fall into the hands of villains. Battle savage giants in the ruins of their ancient cities. Match wits with

gateway to Xen’drik. It’s proven difficult to maintain colonies within Xen’drik, though the end of the Last War has created a new interest in exploration. Exotic Magic? One idea suggested in this

The Shadowdusks

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

. Their brother, Xerrion, came to possess the tablet and used it to contact otherworldly beings in an attempt to destroy his family’s business rivals and political enemies. This contact drove Xerrion

19. Spiderwatch Keep

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

oversees all House Freth ventures in Undermountain, with her brother Drivvin as her advisor. The central oval of the keep (areas 19e through 19k) has 15-foot-high walls and a 30-foot-high domed roof

, and now the emissaries have grown anxious waiting for his answer. Both emissaries show evidence of their (false) interest in currying favor with House Freth by coming to its defense if Spiderwatch Keep

Starting Quests

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

to regain its integrity and standing, several bad apples threaten to impede that progress with their sinister ventures. Esvele’s brother, Kressando, was sent to Skullport to conduct secret meetings

with the Xanathar Guild and gauge interest in setting up a slave trade in Skullport, far from the eyes of Waterdavian authorities. Esvele didn’t learn of this meeting until after Kressando vanished, and

10. Noble Quarters

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

to destroy Dezmyr and Zalthar before they can enact their plan to conquer Waterdeep, not realizing that death knights are not so easily vanquished. Melissara asks that she and Derrion be left out of

Hold, but doesn’t know where.) If the characters have no interest in conversing with Melissara, she uses dimension door to get to area 11 and sends her lunatic husband to eliminate them. Treasure. The

Phandalin Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

camp, which is run by the half-brother of Phandalin’s townmaster, Harbin Wester. Barthen, the local provisioner, has prepared a new delivery. He needs someone to bear the supplies safely to the camp

. Return to Harbin Wester with a notice of delivery signed by his half-brother, Tibor Wester, to claim your reward of 100 gp.” If the characters undertake this quest, proceed with “Loggers’ Camp

Thornhold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

many of the dwarves there, they failed to destroy the clan. The survivors soon escaped, regrouped, and retook Thornhold by force under their leader, Ebenezer Stoneshaft, with the aid of Samular’s

the Margaster family, whom they see as foes who will one day attack their home to regain it or destroy it if they can’t take it back. To most humans, Thornhold is merely the fortress above the surface

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