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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
generally go out of their way to avoid interacting with other intelligent creatures. However, their interest in history and culture occasionally gets the better of them, prompting them to seek some
Elf
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Basic Rules (2014)
usually limited, though a few elves make a good living by trading crafted items for metals (which they have no interest in mining).
Elves encountered outside their own lands are commonly traveling
. “All that haste, their ambition and drive to accomplish something before their brief lives pass away—human endeavors seem so futile sometimes. But then you look at what they have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
The Dossier The adventurers can find the following information in the Sawtooth Prison dossier: Krenko has been a goblin mob boss for several years. His turf was around Foundry Street. He has been a
person of interest in numerous crimes befitting a mobster but managed to evade the law — until recently. Krenko was brought into custody by Gideon Jura, a freelancer working with the Boros Legion at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Amethyst Dragon Treasures Amethyst dragons often collect crystals and gems, particularly their namesake stones, in raw, polished, or cut forms. They have less interest in coins and precious metals
6 A beautifully illuminated treatise on the planes of existence, bound in ebony covers with metal corner caps and a cover boss set with polished gems
7 An etched crystal that projects a star
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the untapped resources of the Plains. The halflings have no interest in change, but it might be inevitable. Lathon Halpum believes that if the tribes can work together, they could become a nation of
nations, but others aggressively oppose such a path. Holy Uldra is a powerful shaman and the leader of her own tribe. She urges halfling warriors to join together for a single purpose: to drive all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
to be sure the characters understand that impressing Frume with their prowess, their honesty, and their drive is in their long-term interest. The characters can make a positive impression on Frume by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
a quiet moment to be sure the characters understand that impressing Frume with their prowess, their honesty, and their drive is in their long-term interest. The characters can make a positive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
your piety score. As you increase that score, you gain blessings from your god. Piety has nothing to do with faith or belief, except insofar as a person’s thoughts and ideals drive them to action in
their champions, so your piety score typically increases only when you accomplish a significant goal (such as the completion of an adventure), make a significant sacrifice of your own self-interest, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Preparing for the Worst Whether the characters drive off the Dragon Army soldiers or make other plans within town, Mayor Raven eventually seeks the characters’ council in determining how best to
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
ideas for how you might use the Heralds of the Comet to drive the action of an entire campaign. Heralds as an Adversary Use these ideas to inspire adventures that feature the Heralds of the Comet as
associates only with other initiates. The only way the person will talk to the characters is if the characters show (real or feigned) interest in becoming initiates themselves. Perhaps the person has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
to drive the action of a campaign: Evil Cult. Wicked cultists infiltrate a peaceful realm to free an ancient evil entity trapped in a dungeon. Releasing the entity would surely spell the realm’s doom
decadent cities, where the protagonists are often motivated more by greed and self-interest than by altruistic virtue. Sword-and-Sorcery Conflicts. In this flavor of campaign, magic-users often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their way to avoid interacting with other intelligent creatures. However, their interest in history and culture occasionally gets the better of them, prompting them to seek some engagement with the
dragon attempts to drive off a clan of cyclopes who have taken up residence in a nearby cave, attacking the clan’s herd of giant goats.
6 An assassin and a young emerald dragon train together to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
directions, trying to overwhelm the adventurers and drive them from the castle. Trap. The dusty plaster and rubble before the door leading to area C8 conceal a copper tripwire connected to linchpins
abandoned. In addition, King Grol posts sentries to drive off intruders who get too close. Each of these two rooms is occupied by two goblin bosses armed with shortbows. Replace the goblin bosses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
times.
6 A clan of winged kobolds consider a young topaz dragon their monarch, despite the dragon’s complete lack of interest and growing annoyance toward them.
Adult Topaz Dragon
to drive the giant away.
2 An adult topaz dragon and an adult bronze dragon are finding their centuries-old enmity turning into a more romantic passion.
3 A djinni hopes to convince a topaz
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
eyes regard you with intense interest.
“Step forward, heroes,” the queen says. “Word of your exploits has brought solace to my ears in these troubled times, and I am honored that you’ve answered my
should begin your mission.” Who Is Taking Us to the Temple? “My agent Filonia will drive you in an ox cart to the temple’s outskirts. She will brief you further along the journey.” The Queen’s Boon Once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
conquering and uniting all nations under a totalitarian government that will enforce the dragon’s benevolent laws.
4 A gold dragon has been attacking travelers in an effort to drive them away from
to bend history to their respective wills. The two have reluctantly come to understand and empathize with each other.
4 An ancient gold dragon takes little interest in the day-to-day governance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the castle and rewards with special treatment. In exchange for their work, Borngray pays the tribe in metal weapons that are brought to the castle along with the loot. Meanwhile, the bullywugs boss and
interest in the Mere of Dead Men, bullywugs, or lizardfolk, and just slightly more interest in black dragons. He is here only as Rath Modar’s liaison to Rezmir. The portal beneath the castle piques
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
special treatment. In exchange for their work, Borngray “pays” the tribe in metal weapons that are brought to the castle along with the loot. Meanwhile, the bullywugs boss and bully the lizardfolk
southwest). Red Wizards Only one Red Wizard is present at Castle Naerytar: Azbara Jos, who was also in the cult camp on the Greenfields and traveled north with Rezmir. He has no interest in the Mere of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
to a table in the center of the Yawning Portal’s taproom, where her boss waits with drink in hand. Davil Starsong Davil Starsong (see appendix B) is the characters’ primary contact in the Black
that Renaer has ties to the Harpers and might share information of interest with the characters.) Weeks after his arrest, Davil is released from custody once the Lords of Waterdeep are satisfied that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Clandestine Meeting The party happens upon a meeting between a drow house representative and some outside business interest. The drow is escorted by 1d4 − 1 bugbear bodyguards. The individual with whom the drow
hidden cave containing 1d4 mind flayers 5–6 A hidden cave in which the party can rest without having to worry about random encounters 7–8 A hidden cave containing 4d8 goblins and a goblin boss, who will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
a chance that characters searching the area find something of interest or value. Roll a d20 and consult the table below to see what, if anything, they find. Ambusher Lair Discoveries d20 Discovery
There is a chance that the mad creature has something of interest or value in its possession. Roll a d20 and consult the table below to see what, if anything, it has. The creature doesn’t part with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Complication
1 The dragon has no interest in fighting and tries to avoid the characters, until they anger the dragon through significantly injury or insult.
2 The dragon is too bored to
directs at least one attack each round at such a character.
4 The dragon tries to drive the characters off by emotionally hurting or humiliating them—threatening something they obviously care about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
into hierarchical ranks. Only storm giants, largely solitary and imagining themselves above such petty concerns, have no interest in ranking themselves. Regardless of a giant’s ranking within its kind
suggestions for how a cloud, fire, frost, or stone giant’s efforts to retain or achieve a high status within the ordning might drive adventures. (Hill and storm giants aren’t included here because of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
steps.
1. Identify the Party’s Goals
The Dungeon Goals table provides common goals that drive or lure adventurers into dungeons. The Wilderness Goals table provides similar inspiration
Goal 1 Locate a dungeon or other site of interest (roll on the Dungeon Goals table to find out why). 2 Assess the scope of a natural or unnatural disaster. 3 Escort an NPC to a destination. 4 Arrive at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
dire wolves chase eight pilgrims (commoners). If the adventurers drive the wolves off, the pilgrims offer 10 gp as thanks.
16 A locked box sits on the side of the road, having fallen off a
offer 10 gp or more to each of them, they walk away and leave their boss to his fate. Rasqel, who is indebted to bad people, fights to the death. If the situation looks grim for the adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
in the tower (area H9). They fight to the death if provoked to combat; if left undisturbed, they instead slip away to warn their boss of the intruders. H7: City Ruins These chambers were once
her betrayal of Anthradusk. She is Indifferent toward the characters. If Rummox was not alerted to the characters’ arrival, she is in her bedchamber (area H9b). In this case, she has no interest in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Shalvus Martholio’s Quest Shalvus asks the party to escort him overland to Bargewright Inn so that he can report everything that has happened to his boss, Nalaskur Thaelond. After making his report, Shalvus
out interest-free loans (but breaking the arms of anyone who fails to pay up); the Hardcheeses simply can’t compete. If the characters deliver Oren’s letter to Lily, her husband Koggin Hardcheese (LG
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
dancing to his music. In the room’s southeast corner, an impassable stairway is choked with rubble.
Garthezz Drule, a human Tough Boss and leader of the Children of Suffocating Ooze, is inside the
vestry writing a love song. Drule keeps two Chaotic Evil Gray Oozes here as guards. They see Drule as an ally thanks to the cult’s influence. As an Influence action, characters can show interest in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
stay on credit and then presenting them with a bill inflated by interest charges after they earn their next payday. Those who don’t settle their accounts discover that the former mercenary doesn’t take
Myrtle’s pestering tends to drive away people who have secrets to keep. The absence of that element from its clientele makes Geldenstag’s Rest a popular destination for travelers who aren’t looking for too much excitement during their stay in Bryn Shander.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
alignment, province (the god’s main areas of interest and responsibility), suggested domains for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. Several of the gods in the table are described
led them into the Underdark and taught them how to survive, but all gnomes see him as the embodiment of the drive to know more, to examine everything more minutely — and thereby make great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
bed and a chamber pot.
The cell contains nothing of interest. M31: Workroom This room contains cluttered workbenches.
Characters who search the room find the following tools and supplies: One set of
him, tries to drive a wedge between him and Ronnom, or heads toward Skalanthas’s hoard (area M39). If a character asks Skalanthas why he sinks ships, the dragon explains that drastic actions are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
nearby locations of interest, food sources, or safe places to rest in exchange for its safety. An awakened beast can be persuaded to help the characters, and perhaps even join the party for a time
harm. They adapt quickly to almost any natural setting and occasionally offer supernatural gifts to those they glom onto. But a blizzard can drive a chwinga insane, causing it to behave unpredictably
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
eight-hour shifts, with one corporal (gauntlet) and eighteen privates (fists) on duty during each shift. Unknown to her boss, Liara is in league with pirates based out of Jahaka Anchorage and earns a tidy
; their chief duty is rowing the boats back and forth. In case of danger, they can barricade themselves inside the stoutest log building or row out to sea until whatever threatens them loses interest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
minded by an oni bouncer named Vez. The oni ensures that only those who meet Shemeshka’s thresholds for wealth and interest are admitted to area F3. He has orders to welcome the characters. F1a: Bar
are indifferent toward the characters. Dealers abstain from combat but defend themselves if threatened. A mezzoloth pit boss watches over each group of tables, keeping an eye out for cheaters and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the baron’s son, Victor, as part of a plot to gain a foothold in the baron’s mansion, but Stella found Victor to be demented, and he showed no interest in Stella whatsoever. In fact, he spoke such
practices yet did not die (this is a forgery; the actual grimoire would drive a reader mad) A very old letter to Lady Lovina Wachter (an ancestor) from one Lord Vasili von Holtz, thanking Lovina for her