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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons&rsquo
. They usually know of places of power near their lairs and keep detailed records of how phenomena connected to those sites react to outside influences. They also avidly collect magic items and spells that
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
judges the needs of planar beings seeking uniquely binding terms and forges ironclad agreements. Those who break these contracts are pursued by marut;maruts (detailed in Mordenkainen Presents
through any who obscure the truth.
Occasionally, the Hall of Concordance loans kolyaruts to lawful beings who have inherent interest in the orderly functioning of the multiverse, aiding them in seeking answers of planar importance.PoisonThunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, or at least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons
individuals. They usually know of places of power near their lairs and keep detailed records of how phenomena connected to those sites react to outside influences. They also avidly collect magic items and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons&rsquo
know of places of power near their lairs and keep detailed records of how phenomena connected to those sites react to outside influences. They also avidly collect magic items and spells that create
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons’ attentiveness to unusual
of power near their lairs and keep detailed records of how phenomena connected to those sites react to outside influences. They also avidly collect magic items and spells that create illusions
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
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I’m eager to explain every detail of my most intricate experiments and theories to anyone who shows the least bit of interest.
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I assume that everyone needs even the most basic
very different.
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I borrowed a lot of money from an Orzhov syndic to help finance my research.
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A Rakdos ringmaster has taken an interest in my research which, come to think of it, might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Using the Overland Map During this part of the adventure, the characters will frequently be marching overland from one point of interest to another. As can be seen on the regional map in the
-four miles per day over a period of ten hours. The characters must rest for eight hours per day, with the remaining six hours consisting of making and breaking camp, preparing meals, and a little bit of foraging or hunting as the opportunity permits.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
points of interest listed in the “Dragon Army Activity” section. Dragon Army Activity The characters see Dragon Army patrols moving through the city. Those who watch the patrols for ten minutes or more
the ground. (This tower is detailed in the “Threshold of the Heavens” section.) Occupied Mansion. Small patrols come and go from a ruined mansion a third of the way across the city. (This building is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, viewing it as a nexus of secrets underpinning the nature of the Domains of Dread. The priests of Osybus (detailed in the “Other Groups” section later in this chapter) have particular interest in this site.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Ioun Stone Wondrous item, rarity varies (requires attunement) Ioun stones (detailed in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) are named after Ioun, a god of knowledge and prophecy. In addition to
(Rare). You are fluent in one additional language while this pulsating bit of red jeweled crystal orbits your head. The DM chooses the language bestowed by the stone. Self-Preservation (Rare). You gain a +1 bonus to Intelligence saving throws while this silvery gem orbits your head.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
north wall.
Dalk Dranzorg Theodora Halvhrest used this room to tastefully indulge her interest in spiritualism. Wards and images here deter the house’s spirits from entering the room unless summoned
conduct the first of several séances. How and when these séances unfold are detailed in the “Séances” section. Portraits. Portraits on the walls depict members of the Halvhrest family as well as members of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
levels. The latter two options require a bit of explanation. Using a Monster Stat Block The Monster Manual contains statistics for many generic NPCs that you can customize as you see fit, and chapter 9 of
options are available for evil player characters and NPCs: the Death domain for clerics and the oathbreaker for paladins. Both options are detailed at the end of this chapter. Equipment. Most NPCs don’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Programmed Illusion 6th-level illusion Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S, M (a bit of fleece and jade dust worth at least 25 gp) Duration: Until dispelled You create an illusion
again. The triggering condition can be as general or as detailed as you like, though it must be based on visual or audible conditions that occur within 30 feet of the area. For example, you could
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Magic Mouth 2nd-level illusion (ritual) Casting Time: 1 minute Range: 30 feet Components: V, S, M (a small bit of honeycomb and jade dust worth at least 10 gp, which the spell consumes) Duration
spell end after it delivers its message, or it can remain and repeat its message whenever the trigger occurs. The triggering circumstance can be as general or as detailed as you like, though it must be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Magic Mouth 2nd-level illusion (ritual) Casting Time: 1 minute Range: 30 feet Components: V, S, M (a small bit of honeycomb and jade dust worth at least 10 gp, which the spell consumes) Duration
spell end after it delivers its message, or it can remain and repeat its message whenever the trigger occurs. The triggering circumstance can be as general or as detailed as you like, though it must be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
racial aptitudes to their advantage. Their heritage and their interest in precious stones leads many rock gnomes to become skilled gemcutters and jewelers. Rock gnomes also use their affinity with
generations. Rock gnomes in Faerûn have the racial traits of rock gnomes in the Player’s Handbook. LADIES OF THE GOLDEN HILLS
A curious bit of gnomish lore is that the pantheon counts not a single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Programmed Illusion 6th-level illusion Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S, M (a bit of fleece and jade dust worth at least 25 gp) Duration: Until dispelled You create an illusion
again. The triggering condition can be as general or as detailed as you like, though it must be based on visual or audible conditions that occur within 30 feet of the area. For example, you could
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Zilargo. Worse still, several of the wealthiest and most influential members of the board are associated with the Aurum, a shadowy cabal whose primary interest seems to be increasing its members
’ wealth and influence. Whose interest, then, does the Chronicle serve?
All the more reason, loyal readers, to rely on the Voice of Breland for unbiased news you can use.
Civilian. Some groups include
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, political maneuverings, and character interaction. A whole game session might pass without a single attack roll. In this style of game, the NPCs are as complex and richly detailed as the adventurers
part of the game. For instance, you might gloss over an unimportant journey by telling the players that they spend three uneventful days on the road before moving along to the next point of interest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
evacuate Vogler, the mayor initially dismisses the idea, but a character who succeeds on a DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check convinces her it’s in the village’s best interest. Becklin agrees and
plans fail. Evacuees can follow the river to safety in Kalaman (detailed below). Becklin asks the characters to help convince Mayor Raven of this idea. If the characters already suggested this idea to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
interests in occultism. Some members are actual invested scholars, while others are simply bored rich folk. But all have a strong interest in séances, fortune-telling, secrets of the afterlife, sightings
truth and the tools wereravens have long used to combat evil. Among these are spirit boards (detailed in chapter 4), tarokka decks, Mist talismans, and piecemeal occult writings from various domains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
skeptical of any character who expresses an interest in joining the Mages of High Sorcery. She asks them the following questions: Wyhan Why do you think you’re worthy of using magic? Do you serve your
obtaining transport to Wayreth so they can undertake the Test of High Sorcery (detailed in the “Mages of High Sorcery” section of chapter 1). Wyhan is willing to answer a couple more questions about the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Detailed NPCs For NPCs who play larger roles in your adventures, allow more time to flesh out their histories and personalities. As you’ll see, ten sentences can sum up the main elements of a
Irritable 10 Ponderous 11 Quiet 12 Suspicious Useful Knowledge In a sentence, describe one bit of knowledge the NPC possesses that might be of use to the player characters. The NPC might know something as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
detailed in the “End of an Era” section). The secretary has an array of spell scrolls and other magic items at her disposal, and she often makes use of her crystal ball of telepathy and spells like
answering her call and for their interest in investigating the historic ruins of old Yongjing. As attendants enter to serve tea, she ask the characters about their training, their education, and what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
able to glean more information about the city’s location. The following locations (detailed later in this chapter and shown on map 5.1) are of particular interest to Dalamar: Blue Phoenix Shrine
best interest of Silvanesti first.” Meeting Zhelsuel Zhelsuel confronts Dalamar and the characters when they arrive. He wants nothing to do with outsiders and sees them as an obstacle to the elves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
insect eggs. Also tell them that two of the cultists keep looking in their direction but appear to be trying to hide their interest. That evening, after most of the travelers have bedded down, Gleamsilver
, she already knows, but she needed to find out what the characters know. She pumps them for every bit of information they’re willing to share while offering little in return except confirmation of what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
1d6 70–89 41–50 years 1d8 90–99 51–60 years 1d10 00 61 years or older 1d12 Life Events d100 Event 01–10 You suffered a tragedy. Roll on the Tragedies table. 11–20 You gained a bit of good fortune
interest. 31–40 You made an enemy of an adventurer. Roll a d6. An odd number indicates you are to blame for the rift, and an even number indicates you are blameless. Use the supplemental tables and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Such mercenary negotiation lowers Bruenor’s opinion of the adventurers a bit, but he never loses his genial manner. If the characters are agreeable, the king tells them the next step is to bring the
various parties with an interest in the mission. They need to meet with the different faction representatives, emphasizing the importance of getting the Zhentarim to agree to grant access to Mantol
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
insect eggs. Also tell them that two of the cultists keep looking in their direction but appear to be trying to hide their interest. That evening, after most of the travelers have bedded down
already knows, but she needed to find out what the characters know. She pumps them for every bit of information they’re willing to share while offering little in return except confirmation of what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
enough to erase an unpaid gambling loss. Racing Player characters might get involved in a dinosaur race, either through their own interest or because they’re approached by a racing team. In this case
, you’ll need to play out the race. This can be quite a bit of fun, especially if you let players whose characters aren’t directly involved take over at least some of the NPC racers. Encourage everyone to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
riverine (detailed at the end of this adventure) who looks like a muscular, middle-aged man with white hair and blue skin. He thanks the characters for their service and brings forth treasure to reward
interest in doing this, though—what Adirohit did to Manivarsha fills her with anger. Feel free to roleplaying the contentious dynamic between Amanisha and Adirohit, or encourage the characters to choose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
of Janya have detailed records of wreck sites and other points of interest around their undersea city. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (History) check knows that Janya is an aquatic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
and potential conflicts of interest. The characters can become involved in the mayoral debate if the players wish. If they don’t, wrap it up and let the characters interact with the townsfolk as they
see fit. Talking to any townsfolk yields up the information detailed in the “Recent Events in Phandalin” and “People of Phandalin” sections, below.
Map 2.1 The Town of Phandalin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
. These beings are focused on their entertainment. They have no interest in the characters or the characters’ plans, and they won’t use violence unless attacked. Use the Platinum Rooms Visitors table to
interest in sharing information about themselves or Shemeshka. Through roleplaying or by succeeding on a DC 16 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check, a character can convince Colcook or another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
judges the needs of planar beings seeking uniquely binding terms and forges ironclad agreements. Those who break these contracts are pursued by maruts (detailed in Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the
obscure the truth. Occasionally, the Hall of Concordance loans kolyaruts to lawful beings who have inherent interest in the orderly functioning of the multiverse, aiding them in seeking answers of