druid interest are brutality

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

stole something valuable. 8 I found a baby beast and sold it to a Rakdos wrangler who remains grateful to me. 9 A Selesnya druid and I share an interest in the same garden, and we have

spore druid responsible for a large rot farm. 5 There’s a troll in a remote area of the undercity who seems to find me interesting — and who knows more than you’d think. 6 An

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

other dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict. 4 I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants

wyrmling with an experimental bent has created a “garden” of gray ooze;gray oozes. 6 An orphaned deep dragon wyrmling is cared for by a giant constrictor snake that is the recipient of a druid’s awaken spell. Poison, Psychic

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. Orzhov Contacts d8 Contact 1 The spirit of an ancestor has taken an interest in me. 2 An older cousin has the ear of a powerful oligarch. 3 I know a knight who is

priests. 5 A Gruul druid hates me but would never dare to touch me. 6 I know an Izzet engineer who is desperate to pay off a debt accrued by a deceased relative. 7 Roll an additional

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. 3 I’m eager to explain every detail of my most intricate experiments and theories to anyone who shows the least bit of interest. 4 I assume that everyone needs even the most basic

’re genuinely curious. 3 A friend in my clade thinks I don’t know they’re a Dimir agent. 4 I helped a Golgari spore druid with the fertilization and growth of their

Devil Customization Tables

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

in the direst situation deserve respect. 6 Brutality. Overwhelming violence, and those who can deliver it, are worthy of obedience. Devil Bonds d6 Bond 1 I and my comrades fought well in the Blood

day I will have revenge on those who defied me. 5 If I do my duty, in time I will be rewarded. 6 We don’t corrupt mortals. We teach them enlightened self-interest. Devil Flaws d6 Flaw 1 My

Crew Territories

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

kitchen tables, and have little interest in banners and sigils. Still, there’s no denying that certain crews dominate certain corners of the city. Sometimes this is the result of a community forming its

fear of rats races down the street and slams into the party, having witnessed a bunch of rats feeding on a corpse in an alley. 7 The druid Torimesh offers one party member a strange symbol

Crew Territories

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

kitchen tables, and have little interest in banners and sigils. Still, there’s no denying that certain crews dominate certain corners of the city. Sometimes this is the result of a community forming its

witnessed a bunch of rats feeding on a corpse in an alley. 7 The druid Torimesh offers one party member a strange symbol stained on a piece of bark. He tells the party that the Drawing Tree in

W9. Fermentation Vats

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

watch you with great interest. Four swarms of ravens perch on the rafters but don’t attack the characters under any circumstances. Unless they have been drawn outside, twenty-four twig blights and

one druid (NE female human) are also present. If they are here, read: The balcony creaks, drawing your eye to a wild-looking figure hunched over the westernmost cask, pouring a flask of thick syrup into

Touch of Death

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

. Deadly Touch d6 Manifestation 1 Your body is alchemically or biologically altered, infusing you with deadly chemicals. 2 The magic of a slighted druid or fey makes small plants wither

interest in you. 4 You survived a near-death experience—but shouldn’t have. Ever since, death and ill omens follow you. 5 You are out of sync with time or reality. Anything you touch is

Heliod's Influence

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

interested not only in punitive justice, but also in the establishment of fair and equitable relationships among people and gods, in service to the common good. He also takes an interest in the bonds of

while Heliod stands for justice, Iroas actually fights for it, taking up arms against brutality and injustice in defense of what is good and right. Heliod hates and fears Erebos, his dark twin and his

Emerald Enclave

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

Emerald Enclave A character must demonstrate an interest in protecting nature or the natural order to join the Emerald Enclave. Druids and rangers are especially welcome. Waterdeep harbors a few

them an old druid named Blossom Snobeedle. Blossom’s youngest son, Dasher, disappeared in Waterdeep about six months ago. He was infected with lycanthropy and is now a member of a wererat gang called

Heroes of the Giants

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

. Elements and Environments If your spells or class features draw on elemental forces or the magic of the land, you might use a connection to giants to tap into that power. A druid belonging to the Circle

interest in giants, or one of those entities might be your warlock’s Otherworldly Patron. Mentors and Patrons Perhaps you had a giant as a mentor or a financial benefactor who taught you your profession

Pharika's Villains

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

-saving help to those on the brink of death. All the while, Pharika watches with interest to see how mortals contend with both good fortune and misfortune, gleaning new knowledge through every cry of

Villain 1 A druid seeds deadly herbs into a village’s fields, coaxing the plants to resemble farmers’ crops. 2 The life of a tyrant (knight) is central to one of Pharika’s experiments in

U6. Standing Stones

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

. However, Muriel knows Barovia well enough to point out other nearby locations that might interest the adventurers, including the ruined mansion of Argynvostholt (see chapter 7) and the ancient burial

into them: bear, elk, hawk, goat, owl, panther, raven, and wolf. The standing stones are nonmagical. However, druid characters who enter the circle can sense that powerful gods once blessed this site

Derwyth's Homestead Locations

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

center of the yard, watching how the characters behave. The “Trial of Trust” section later in this chapter details how the druid observes and interacts with the characters. Derwyth is a neutral good

, elf druid who has darkvision out to 60 feet, speaks Common and Elvish, and has the following additional trait: Tree Shape (2/Day). Over the course of 1 minute, Derwyth can magically transform into a

The Northlook

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

the cycles of an adventurer’s life. He often cuts a break for customers who are between jobs, allowing them to stay here on credit and then presenting them with a bill inflated by interest charges to be

Dualdon before it was finally caught by a human rogue named Kintyre and her companion, a human druid who called himself the Maverick. They hauled Ol’ Bitey to the Northlook in the hope of having it cooked

Emerald Enclave

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

Emerald Enclave The Emerald Enclave takes an interest in characters who seek to preserve the balance within Waterdeep (particularly clerics of nature, druids, and rangers). Any such character is

delivers missions by way of animal messenger spells and is partial to using cats and pigeons as couriers. He quickly assigns new members their first mission. Melannor is a half-elf druid, with these

Abyss

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

: The Demonweb Lolth is the Demon Queen of Spiders, whose schemes entangle entire civilizations on worlds across the multiverse. Of all demon lords, she might have the most active interest in the

worlds of the Material Plane and in the cultists who do her bidding on those worlds, but her interest lies only in domination. Lolth’s layer is an immense network of thick, magical webbing that forms

Creating Magic Items

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

Religion, while a druid or ranger relies on Nature. You must have a minimum skill bonus—your proficiency bonus plus your ability score bonus—in order to develop a schema. You must maintain the minimum

possible complications. Here are few tied to Eberron. Crafting Complications d6 Complication 1 A Dragonmarked House takes an interest in your work. Do they view you as a threat, or are they

Kruphix's Champions

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

Kruphix’s Champions Alignment: Usually neutral Suggested Classes: Bard, cleric, druid, monk, ranger, wizard Suggested Cleric Domains: Knowledge, Trickery Suggested Backgrounds: Hermit, outlander

then, they’ve only gotten stranger. 5 You wanted to learn truths that only Kruphix knows. Now you’re starting to wonder if you know too much. 6 You have no idea why Kruphix showed interest in

Pharika's Champions

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

Pharika’s Champions Alignment: Usually neutral, often evil Suggested Classes: Cleric, druid, ranger, rogue, warlock, wizard Suggested Cleric Domains: Death, Knowledge, Life Suggested Backgrounds

nearer, you are increasingly adept at deciphering nature’s mysteries. 6 You have no idea why Pharika showed interest in you, and you might sometimes wish she hadn’t. Devotion to Pharika In

Sapphire Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon wyrmling installs new guardians that have no interest in material riches: gelatinous cubes and ochre jellies. 2 A band of minotaurs in service to Baphomet has captured a sapphire dragon

summon berserker spirits to fight. 2 A young sapphire dragon has found a collection of long-forgotten clay golems and is trying to teach them military tactics. 3 A druid summoned galeb duhr

Clever Beast

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

Clever Beast When a roll on the Lake Events table indicates that the lake monster takes an interest in the characters, read: Ripples disrupt the surface of the lake, causing your boat to bob from

because it fears the druid might take away the gift that has been bestowed upon it. A character can convince the plesiosaurus that its awakening is permanent with a successful DC 18 Charisma

Island Theme

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

off their brutality. 3 The leader needs humanoid remains to perform a ritual with a dark purpose. 4 The leader never ages because it consumes the souls of creatures its followers kill. Hostile

provide what aid they can and might even put themselves in harm’s way for the characters if a friendship is established. Welcoming Island Leader d6 Leader 1 Bard (see appendix C) 2 Druid 3 Guardian

Goldenfields Quests

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

characters to seek out its creator, a moon elf druid named Aerglas. The awakened tree tells them that Aerglas was not only a member of the Emerald Enclave but also an adventurer who slew many giants in

his day. Aerglas left Goldenfields thirty years ago on a pilgrimage to Shadowtop Cathedral (see chapter 3). The druid planned to follow the Dessarin River and seek out an old treant named Turlang

Lower Deck and Cargo Hold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Lower Deck and Cargo Hold The cabins beneath the main deck are home to the druid Krell — and to the murderous creatures under his control. WEBS ABOARD SHIP Except where otherwise noted, the lower

tiny spiders move through the webs. All parts of this room are engulfed in sheets of webs. The cabin contains nothing of interest, and the spiders pose no threat. 9. Spider Chambers This room is filled

Loremonger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

, you are a studious individual, usually with an interest in history or technical subjects. You might revel in your role, working as a central figure in your franchise as you use your knowledge to

until the next dawn. MABANNOK KOVRI Gnome Loremonger (Druid) Even without a whisper jar, Mabannok Kovri is an incomparable trove of lore. With the jar — that misty, transparent urn that all

Random Encounters

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

form 17 1 druid with 2d6 twig blights 18 2d4 needle blights 19 1d6 scarecrows 20 1 revenant Nighttime Random Encounters in Barovia d12 + d8 Encounter 2 1 ghost 3 Hunting trap 4 Grave 5 Trinket 6

Corpse 7 Hidden bundle 8 Skeletal rider 9 1d8 swarm of bats 10 1d6 dire wolves 11 3d6 wolves 12 1d4 berserkers 13 1 druid and 2d6 twig blights 14 2d4 needle blights 15 1d6 werewolves in wolf form 16 3d6

Encounters (A-C)

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

evil, at your discretion. An awakened beast’s task is to spy on the characters and ascertain where they might be headed, then report back to its master—the frost druid who awakened it. This druid might

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

Halfling Gods and Myths

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

areas of interest and responsibility), suggested domains for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. Each of the gods in the table is described below. Halfling Deities Deity

this place is cared for by a druid. Creatures that attack a village under the protection of the god’s druids soon learn the error of their ways when all manner of plants lash out to grapple and sting

Roleplaying a Giant

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

example, could apply to a cloud giant. Giant Personality Traits d8 Personality Trait 1 The brutality of my peers is a relic of a bygone era that should be stamped out. I seek a more enlightened

benign disposition revere him for his charm, intelligence, and persuasiveness, while those of a more malign bent take Memnor’s self-interest to heart and imitate his trickery. Cloud giants that take a

Lower City Gazetteer

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

ensures that the paper is useful enough to the government that it’s never in their interest to shut it down, yet devotes the rest of the paper to news the government might prefer hushed up, from

interest in Chult, outfitting droves of green adventurers and directing them aboard ships headed south. Most never returned — leaving her uncertain of whether any of her “jungle-proof” or “dinosaur-deterring

Lower City Gazetteer

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

ensures that the paper is useful enough to the government that it’s never in their interest to shut it down, yet devotes the rest of the paper to news the government might prefer hushed up, from

growing interest in Chult, outfitting droves of green adventurers and directing them aboard ships headed south. Most never returned — leaving her uncertain of whether any of her “jungle-proof” or

Locations R - U

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

the ground. Each day at dawn, highsun, and dusk, there is a cumulative 10 percent chance that a friendly druid (NG male or female moon elf) visits the site. The druid doesn’t stay long but urges

, 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

NPCs by Guild

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

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 been

spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). The shaman has the following druid spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): poison spray, shillelagh, thorn whip

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