detailed interests are brutality

Ivana's Intrigues

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

Ivana’s Intrigues Ivana Boritsi’s interests lie in manipulating sweeping aspects of Borca’s society, asserting her dominance amid an ever-shifting landscape of petty noble schemes. She isn’t a

poisons detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide as a baseline for the effects Ivana creates and combine them with the effects of enchantment and illusion spells to design custom, nonmagical toxins for her

Loyalists of Kalakeri

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

threshold at which they’ll be entertained are detailed on the Loyalist Benefits table—along with how the request adjusts the character’s renown score with the faction, if applicable. Ramya treats those with

Convincing the faction to heed advice seemingly counter to its interests –5 25 Convincing Ramya to leave Jadurai –5

Strahd's Powers and Dominion

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

mysterious goals. As part of this arrangement, Strahd avoids harming Vistani who travel within his land. Closing the Borders. Strahd closes Barovia’s borders whenever something that interests him threatens to

escape, surrounding the domain with poisonous mist. Those who enter the Mists choke and are affected as detailed in “The Mists” section at the start of this chapter.

Introducing the Deck

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Introducing the Deck This book provides several ways to introduce the Deck of Many Things to your campaign, depending on the interests of your players and the kind of story you want to tell. The

, Asteria or Euryale, detailed in chapter 22, might give a deck to characters desperate to change their destiny. Hello there! I’ve snuck some notes throughout this book—it felt appropriate, given my experience with this wondrous deck. May my words provide you with insight and inspiration! −Asteria

Wicked Personality

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

you might give any NPC, as detailed in the section on creating nonplayer characters in the Dungeon Master’s Guide: Ideal. In one sentence, describe an ideal that the Darklord holds dear and that

obtain a bond. Flaws. In one sentence, describe how the Darklord’s personality causes them to act against their own best interests, especially in their quest to win their bonds and desires. Flaws are

Keeper Societies

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

Crew Territories

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

, banding together only in the interests of their trade. For many such crews, there’s often no need for a formal meeting place — they meet whenever and wherever necessary, in shop stockrooms or around

minding their own business 4 3d6 angry crew members (commoners) protesting the Flaming Fist’s brutality 5 2d4 Flaming Fist soldiers (veterans) on patrol 6 1d4 Guild pickpockets (spies

Crew Territories

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

, banding together only in the interests of their trade. For many such crews, there’s often no need for a formal meeting place — they meet whenever and wherever necessary, in shop stockrooms or around

pirates (both thugs) 2 1d4 + 1 crass merchants (commoners) 3 1d6 kenku minding their own business 4 3d6 angry crew members (commoners) protesting the Flaming Fist’s brutality 5 2d4 Flaming Fist

Adventures and Encounters

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

regalia of the Cyran crown. Two of the dragonmarked houses, Orien and Cannith, also have vested interests in investigating the Mournland’s ruins and often hire adventurers to pursue those interests

glass eye 5 A silver lapel pin of a finely detailed gorgon’s head with ruby eyes 6 A monocle that can be used as a telescope 7 A six-inch-tall mechanical marmoset in need of minor repairs 8 A small

Children of the All-Father

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

beginning. Age and brutality had claimed them all, and the few giants and dragons then alive had spent their entire existence at war. The Thousand-Year War didn’t truly end so much as it wasted away

being with no mortal equivalent. His temperament and interests are similar to those of the storm giants, so most of his followers are of that type. Similar statements can be made about the other five

Life in the Domains of Dread

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

few with interests beyond their home domains make letter writing their preferred method of communication. A group called the Keepers of the Feather (detailed in the “Travelers in the Mists” section

between domains are essentially impossible. Rare individuals do travel between the domains, such as adventurers or roving Vistani families (detailed at the end of this chapter). Others who wish to travel

B: Elven Encampment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

headed north. He doesn’t know their destination, but he suspects they’re not just wandering. He suggests that perhaps the Dragon Army, the elves, and the characters have similar interests in this

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

Guild Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Guild Membership You establish your character’s membership in a guild by choosing that guild’s background from among those detailed in this chapter. This book assumes that you have chosen a guild and

they’re not necessarily bonds. People can be bonds if they inspire you, motivate you, or make you act against your best interests. (They can represent flaws if their existence amounts to a weakness

Horror Gameplay

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

safe. Make use of the techniques detailed in the “Horror Monsters” section of chapter 5. SUBVERT CLICHÉS When characters and worlds feature clichés, they become dull and predictable. If your

members of different genders, ethnicities, and sexualities, as well as people with disabilities and of varied beliefs, as having broad roles, professions, interests, and outlooks. Endlessly work to

People of Meletis

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

inheritors of a heroic tradition, and each person owes it to themselves and to society to strive for greatness. Beyond Meletis’s common folk, a few groups that hold noteworthy standing are detailed here

a few are deeply corrupt, serving only their own interests. The most senior member of the council is recognized as its leader, responsible for bringing the assembly to order and moderating its debate

1: Outer Gatehouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

can embody through either active or descriptive roleplaying (detailed below). Players also use one or both of these approaches to roleplay their characters. Regardless of the approach you prefer

report to the fortress (area 14) for more information on how they can further the interests of the castellan and his advisers. Quest. Every location in the keep offers a quest: a heroic task or odd

Abyss

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

table presents several infamous layers; detailed descriptions of these layers follow the table. Layers of the Abyss Layer Description The Plain of Infinite Portals On layer 1, corroded iron

as much in conflict with himself as with other beings, the Prince of Demons inspires fear and hatred among other demons and demon lords. Demogorgon’s layer is a vast wilderness of brutality and

Clerks' Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

stored in vaults beneath the campus, including The Secret History of Sigil, a detailed account of the Fated’s activities and the secrets its agents have learned. Volumes of this ongoing research

and one or two other high-ranking members. However, speakers sometimes delegate their time behind the podium to an eloquent representative whom they trust to represent the faction’s interests. The

The Greyhawk Setting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

competing interests or priorities while they pursue the same goals. Adventurer organizations are also a great source of special rewards beyond Experience Points and treasure. Increased standing in

reinforces this belief. White Plume Mountain is detailed in Tales from the Yawning Portal. Gods of Greyhawk The Gods of Greyhawk table shows many of the most popular deities worshiped in the Flanaess

Lady's Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

judges, lawyers, and legislators, the Fraternity of Order abides by the letter of the law—and exploits it to further their interests. Dispassionate and impartial, Guvners run the city courts, ruling on

. Accessible only to bigwigs trusted with special portal keys, the Platinum Rooms feature a rogue’s gallery of some of the multiverse’s most dangerous players. Fortune’s Wheel is further detailed in the

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

the Ceremonial Chamber of Gorm (area B26), where he might be encountered later. What Kanadius Knows. In addition to the history and fall of Cynidicea (detailed at the beginning of this adventure

Cynidicea (detailed at the beginning of this adventure), Auriga can impart the following information: Cynidicean Factions. Three other groups vie for power in the ziggurat: the Guardians of Gorm, the

City Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

City Locations The locations detailed here can serve as a good starting point for your campaign. Use them as examples when fleshing out new locations for your game. Black Dragon Inn This three-story

they’re no longer needed. Character Backgrounds. Adventurers with the Charlatan or Hermit background might have a connection to Unearthed Arcana, as Morley has a variety of unusual interests. Reasons

Locations R - U

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

roof; and the Helm at Highsun, a ramshackle yet lively tavern. A map of Red Larch and a detailed description of the village and its inhabitants can be found in the adventure Princes of the Apocalypse

, and maimed soldiers and citizens that are lasting reminders of the war’s brutality. Silverwood Growing atop the rugged, hilly terrain between the Evermoors and the Nether Mountains, the Silverwood

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