drives interests are burned

Deathlock

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

that don’t please its patron fall away as its master’s desires become the purpose that drives it. The deathlock immediately resumes work on its patron’s behalf. Whatever the goal

, it always reflects the patron’s interests, ranging from small-scale concerns to matters of cosmic scope. A deathlock in the thrall of a Fiend might work to destroy a specific temple dedicated to

Grim Champion of Desolation

Monsters The Book of Many Things

forgotten almost everything about her former life. Jyn’s existence over so many centuries has left her in tortured misery, and now nihilism is all that drives her. More than any other member of the

champions rarely agree on anything is a major check on the group’s power. Instead of the Grim Harrow acting as a unified force, each of the three champions usually pursues their own interests, seldom

Personal Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

character’s interests and disposition. Personality traits might describe the things your character likes, his or her past accomplishments, things your character dislikes or fears, your character’s self

related to each. Either one could be positive or negative: you might work hard to overcome a low score, for example, or be cocky about your high score. Ideals Describe one ideal that drives your

Wicked Personality

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

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

often a negative emotion or destructive behavior—such as fear, hatred, insecurity, jealousy, mayhem, obsession, selfishness, shame—that drives an irrational habit causing the Darklord or others harm

Ephara's Influence

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

architecture, the creation of which often drives industry and sculpture, though she doesn’t scorn other varieties of artistic expression. Divine Relationships Ephara and Heliod have aligning interests

injustice from within. She seeks for justice to prevail in civilized lands. Ephara seeks far more for her cities than mere safety. She drives every city to aspire toward efforts that help its people

Alignment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

evil character, Artemis is not an ideal adventurer. He began his career as a villain, and only cooperates with heroes when he must—and when it’s in his own best interests. In most games, evil

adventurers cause problems in groups alongside others who don’t share their interests and objectives. Generally, evil alignments are for villains and monsters. Languages Your race indicates the languages

Deathlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

drives the deathlock. The creature immediately resumes work on its patron’s behalf. Accomplishing a difficult goal might mean the deathlock is forced to serve another powerful creature or might entail

in gathering servants of its own. Whatever the goal, it always reflects the patron’s interests, ranging from small-scale concerns to matters of cosmic scope. A deathlock in the thrall of a fiend might

Ancient Being

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

wealth for its hoard, its ambitions expanding in its advancing years. 2 Lich. An undead spellcaster of immense power employs your group. Its interests are strangely diverse and seemingly benign

circle of binding sigils or sealed as a spirit within a gigantic statue, the fiend’s influence drives your group. 4 Guardian Celestial. An angel or another powerful celestial takes an interest in a

B: Elven Encampment

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

. He drives his subordinates to catalog every foot of the Northern Wastes in search of the barest scrap of Silvanesti magic. Personality Trait. “I know what’s best for my people, and I lead with logic

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

Symbiotic Being

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

, the symbiote can’t use it again until you finish a long rest. Symbiotic Agenda. Your symbiote has an agenda that drives it, and it expects you to assist it in achieving those goals. How permissive or

symbiote seeks to defend the servants and interests of a powerful being or organization. 5 The symbiote wants to keep you from harm at all costs and believes it knows what’s best for you. 6 The symbiote seeks to experience new sensations, the more bizarre the better.

The Dark Fate of Lord Vanrak Moonstar

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

, engulfed the temple in black fire, and burned it to the ground. The invaders also acquired enough treasure from the temple vaults to fund Lord Vanrak’s personal quest for immortality. Within a few years

own, Wylynd is surrounded by distant relatives, including a savvy half-drow grandnephew named Helion Moonstar, whom she has chosen to be her heir. The family’s business interests lie in cartography and

Deathlocks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

. Any goals and ambitions it had in life that don’t please its patron fall away as its master’s desires become the purpose that drives it. The deathlock immediately resumes work on its patron’s behalf

. Whatever the goal, it always reflects the patron’s interests, ranging from small-scale concerns to matters of cosmic scope. A deathlock in the thrall of a Fiend might work to destroy a specific

Interacting with Townsfolk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

area G21 of the Gardens of Xabazhut.) Merchants Merchants come to Arborean Springs between the dragon’s rampages, but each new rampage drives them away. Within the last century, a new crop of

,” Ginder puts commercial interests first, and the other merchants follow his lead. Ginder believes the dragon should be slain and the lands of the Forbidden Vale—including the ancient gardens in the

Elturgard

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

that it seemed a new day had dawned. Caught outside when this miracle appeared, the High Rider and his vampire spawn burned away to dust, and the other undead quailed in its illumination. In short order

note are located within the borders of Elturgard. I describe three of them briefly here. Berdusk. A large population of artisans drives the activity in the city of Berdusk. Its native nobility, the so

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

Suloise empires came to a horrific end. The Baklunish people who lived in what is now the Dry Steppes called down a rain of colorless fire that burned all living things, ignited the landscape, and reduced

Areas of the Fire Temple

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

shimmers, smoke, and steam rise toward the domed ceiling, escaping through vents. Staircases rise at opposite ends of the room, and a smaller passage exits to the east. An efreeti drives azers and

fighting taking place outside the immediate vicinity. An efreeti aided by one razerblast and two Eternal Flame guardians (see chapter 7 for both) drives a salamander and three azers, forcing them to work

Locations M - P

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

ensure that Mirabar’s interests aren’t ignored. While the marchion handles foreign policy, true power within the city rests with the Council of Sparkling Stones, a group of dwarf elders that manages the

of the organization to spread civilization throughout the North and hires adventurers to help protect the city and its interests. Still, his main concern is to rebuild Neverwinter and its economy

Arcane Brotherhood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

their own interests so long as they place the security and sanctity of the Hosttower and the cabal above all else. When not rallying to defend their home, wizards of the Arcane Brotherhood act like

spellbook has white leather covers and vellum pages. The tiefling’s personal sigil is burned into the front cover. The book contains the spells Avarice has prepared plus the following additional spells

Cave Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

up two corners of the room are scorched, and the plaster has burned off the masonry walls. In the middle of the room, a stone pedestal holds a small brazier in which an eerie green flame dances and

regarding their identities, allegiances, interests, and goals, filing it all in his memory in the hope that someday he will find a use for what he learns. Nezznar admits to being the Spider, and to

Locations I - L

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

”). A moat surrounds the village, which is further enclosed by wooden palisades. A few burned cottages stand outside, their blackened remains a testament to the bandits and other perils that haunt the

of gnawing on old kills, and is often seen with a mangled corpse hanging from her mouth. Other dragons rarely remain in Kryptgarden Forest for long, because Claugiyliamatar drives them out. Suggested

Chromatic Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

of superiority, believing themselves the most powerful and worthy of all mortal creatures. When they interact with other creatures, it is only to further their own interests. They believe in their

is angry. Its wings are the longest of any chromatic dragon, and have a blue-black tint along the trailing edge that resembles metal burned blue by fire. The scales of a red dragon wyrmling are a

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