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Dungeon Master’s Guide
This gold coin has a creature embossed on each side. The two depicted creatures must be famous rivals or enemies of each other. For example, a Rival Coin might show Iggwilv the Witch Queen;Iggwilv on
an even number) or tails (on an odd number). The roll also determines the effect:
Heads. Target one creature you can see within 60 feet of yourself. The target makes a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
duplicate himself, his allies, and even his rivals. Manshoon knows that keeping people guessing about hidden identities makes them easier to manipulate.
Manshoon usually wears a mask and concealing
knowledge of an even older version of himself. One of Manshoon’s enemies, Halaster Blackcloak, removed Manshoon’s left arm at the elbow. Manshoon now uses a mechanical prosthetic arm
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
. Combining the roles of advisor, protector, and beloved, some favored consorts are content with a supporting role, while more ambitious consorts aspire to be the power behind the throne—or even to
claim the throne themselves.
Those favored consorts who prove their cunning gain the ear, and perhaps even the heart, of their priestess and are relied on to provide useful advice. No position of
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
elusive, manipulative, unpredictable, and willing to cheat or kill comrades and rivals alike if doing so benefits them. The worshipers of Sseth have their hands in many schemes, often plying the middle
ground between two factions, and thus spend a lot of energy making sure none of their allies learn of their conflicting connections. Even among Sseth-worshiping communities, mind whisperers are known
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
regenerative ability. With these gifts, the frost giant can swiftly claim the title of jarl and easily fend off rivals for decades. However, if the frost giant doesn’t give enough honor to Vaprak or
fails to heed Vaprak’s visions, injuries the frost giant sustains heal wrong, resulting in discolored skin; warty scars; and vestigial body parts, such as extra digits, limbs, and even heads. The
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
this level of power. But a chromatic dragon who can outwit all rivals and overcome all potential thieves can rise to become one of the mightiest of dragons.
Often a chromatic greatwyrm’s
himself by implanting the balor where his heart had been.
In both size and power, chromatic greatwyrms exceed even ancient dragons. The energy of their breath weapons courses over their bodies and
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
would be exterminated to the last member, and the Mark of Death would be eliminated from the world.
The line of Vol had long been rivals of the Undying Court, and many whisper even today that the
child born of dragon and elf could become a godlike avatar of death.
Illmarrow Rises. Even as dragons and elves fought to destroy the line of Vol, a child was born to the house: Erandis. A scion of elf
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
level of power. But a chromatic dragon who can outwit all rivals and overcome all potential thieves can rise to become one of the mightiest of dragons.
Often a chromatic greatwyrm’s ascension
himself by implanting the balor where his heart had been.
In both size and power, chromatic greatwyrms exceed even ancient dragons. The energy of their breath weapons courses over their bodies and glows
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
by a skull-shaped minaret. There, Demogorgon’s heads contemplate the mysteries of the arcane while arguing about how best to obliterate their rivals. The bulk of this palace extends deep
disadvantage, and all Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Intimidation) checks have advantage.
Frenzied Animals. Beasts within 1 mile of the lair become frenzied and violent—even creatures that are
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and individuals
;t know I’m here—safer for me and safer for them. (Any)
2
Observation. People lie. Histories lie. Even dragons lie. But actions always ring true. (Lawful)
3
Storytelling. There
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of power. But a chromatic dragon who can outwit all rivals and overcome all potential thieves can rise to become one of the mightiest of dragons.
Often a chromatic greatwyrm’s ascension involves
by implanting the balor where his heart had been.
In both size and power, chromatic greatwyrms exceed even ancient dragons. The energy of their breath weapons courses over their bodies and glows under
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of power. But a chromatic dragon who can outwit all rivals and overcome all potential thieves can rise to become one of the mightiest of dragons.
Often a chromatic greatwyrm’s ascension involves
by implanting the balor where his heart had been.
In both size and power, chromatic greatwyrms exceed even ancient dragons. The energy of their breath weapons courses over their bodies and glows under
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of power. But a chromatic dragon who can outwit all rivals and overcome all potential thieves can rise to become one of the mightiest of dragons.
Often a chromatic greatwyrm’s ascension involves
by implanting the balor where his heart had been.
In both size and power, chromatic greatwyrms exceed even ancient dragons. The energy of their breath weapons courses over their bodies and glows under
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
games of chance and wit. A destiny gambler is a cloud giant who has won increasingly high-stakes wagers against other giants, smaller folk, and even beings from the Outer Planes.
Destiny gamblers wear
trickery.
Years of successful wagers make destiny gamblers so confident in their ability to win any challenge that they invite potential rivals to name the terms of a wager. Those who are foolish enough to
Changeling
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Long ago there was a woman named Jes, and she had one hundred children. Her rivals conspired against her and swore to kill her children. Jes begged the Sovereigns for help, but their only answer
can be shared by multiple changelings; there might be three healers in a community, but whoever is on duty will adopt the persona of Tek, the kindly old medic. Personas can even be passed down through
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
gift to share in another’s joy, even if sometimes you must bear their pain, too. (Good)
3
Hospitality. We all live beautiful lives—it would be a shame not to share our lives with others
wyrmling has befriended a white dragon wyrmling. The wyrmlings’ parents, who are ancient rivals, regard the relationship with concern.
4
A crystal dragon wyrmling encourages nearby farmers to
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
experienced adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and
’t know I’m here—safer for me and safer for them. (Any)
2
Observation. People lie. Histories lie. Even dragons lie. But actions always ring true. (Lawful)
3
Storytelling
Demogorgon
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Out of the Abyss
form of two serpentine towers, each crowned by a skull-shaped minaret. There, Demogorgon’s heads contemplate the mysteries of the arcane while arguing about how best to obliterate their rivals. The
violent and crazed — even creatures that are normally docile.
If a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the lair, that creature must succeed on a DC 23 Wisdom saving throw or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
good are all examples of rivals. A rival’s agenda changes over time. Though the characters engage in downtime only between adventures, their rivals rarely rest, continuing to spin plots and work against the characters even when the characters are off doing something else.
Rivals Rivals are NPCs who oppose the characters and make their presence felt whenever the characters are engaging in downtime. A rival might be a villain you have featured in past adventures or plan
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
shield dwarf clans learned long ago that only proud fools who are more concerned for their egos than their craft turn away promising apprentices, even those of other races. If you aren’t a dwarf
coffers.
4
I’m never satisfied with what I have—I always want more.
5
I would kill to acquire a noble title.
6
I’m horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
functionaries in Baldur’s Gate or Neverwinter, or you might have grown up in and around the castle of Daggerford.
Even if you are no longer a full-fledged member of the group that gave you your start in
from guild coffers.
4
I’m never satisfied with what I have—I always want more.
5
I would kill to acquire a noble title.
6
I’m horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Complications and Rivals The franchise and downtime activities introduced in this section all incorporate the idea that such activities can introduce ongoing complications to the campaign, and that
anything a franchise’s characters or employees do might bring the franchise into conflict with rivals. If you use Xanathar’s Guide to Everything in your games, you’re probably already familiar with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Gold for Fools and Princes An Adventure for 7th-Level Characters A tunnel collapse traps miners deep within the Goldwarren, the great mine complex of the city-state of Anisa. But even more concerning
, a survivor of the disaster reports being attacked by a creature thought to be long extinct. The characters must aid in rescuing the miners, but to do so they’ll have to work alongside the rivals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
rivals in the Arcane Brotherhood. Dzaan assumes his rivals are hiding out in Ten-Towns and paints an unflattering portrait of each one: “Avarice is a tiefling evoker who delights in destruction. Her
weakness is her paranoia. She can’t bring herself to trust anyone except maybe her two gargoyle companions, and even they are suspect.” “Nass Lantomir is a human diviner. She likes to pry knowledge from
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
creatures wouldn’t feel safe.
Kobolds take advantage of their size by creating small-diameter tunnels that they can easily pass through, but that require larger creatures to hunch over or even
abandon this careful approach. First, because of their hatred of gnomes, city kobolds often go out of their way to target gnomes’ houses and shops. Even in such cases, the kobolds’ fear of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
What Is a Monster? A monster is defined as any creature that can be interacted with and potentially fought and killed. Even something as harmless as a frog or as benevolent as a unicorn is a monster
by this definition. The term also applies to humans, elves, dwarves, and other folk who might be friends or rivals to the player characters. Most of the monsters that haunt the D&D world, however, are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
faculty plans to honor the heroes on their graduation day with a celebration attended by their Friends, Beloveds, and even Rivals. The faculty also offers each character a token of gratitude, in the form of a rare or uncommon magic item of the character’s choice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dragonmarked Dynasties Powerful dynastic guilds dominate and regulate the magical economy. The dragonmarked houses include barons of industry whose influence rivals that of monarchs. Their power
Lyrandar’s Mark of Storms can pilot an airship. Even independent businesses are typically licensed by a house and conform to the standards it sets. Not every tavern is run by House Ghallanda, but the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Factions and Rivals Other books detail the many power groups and factions that operate in Faerûn and the Sword Coast (including the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide). But a number of new factions and
Incorporated, you inquire — and we acquire™. For more than a decade, other people have had things you’ve really wanted, and we’ve gone over there to get those things even if they didn’t want us to do that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
magnificent Hadrill Gardens displays an extraordinary collection of exotic plants, flowers, and even plant creatures from around the world. Access to the more dangerous plants is restricted to botany
students with permission from a faculty member. Both students and staff enjoy meditation and even romantic walks within the spire’s large open-air garden and nine greenhouses—including one devoted to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
challenges to their power even as they make concessions to their rivals. A civil war between the drow isn’t likely to remain contained within Menzoberranzan — or even the Underdark — as different sides look
Menzoberranzan If the City of Spiders is the site of the demon lords’ battle, it is damaged even more than it was by Demogorgon’s arrival. Word of the city’s misfortune spreads throughout the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
and challenge them. Who Are the Rivals? Determine who issues the challenge. If one or more of the characters have Rivals, pick a Rival to be the challenger. The challenger leads a group the same size
as the characters’ party, which could include other Rivals. If none of the characters have Rivals, students who were part of the opposing Mage Tower team in chapter 4 or from the “Fellow Students
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
printed page. Depending on the editor, you might not even recognize the stories when they’re printed, and your editor’s personality and goals can have a tremendous impact on your work for the paper
high standards but rewards you well when you reach them 2 A wealthy newspaper owner who demands the paper use your work even though the editor doesn’t want to 3 An ambitious junior editor who hopes that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Adversaries and Rivals The final four chapters present new monsters and the two people responsible for the deck’s creation: Chapter 19: Skull. Drawing the Skull card summons an avatar of death, and
describes unique Fiends that can serve as antagonists in your campaign, even if no one in your game has drawn the Flames card to earn a devil’s enmity. Chapter 21: Talons. This chapter includes new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
information on political rivals, or custom-brewed poisons. Though the city has laws regarding the sale of stolen property, smuggling, and contract killing, such crimes are rarely reported and even more rarely
, whether it be rare jewels, magic weapons, secrets, alliances, or even murder. People visit the city seeking imports from Port Nyanzaru, verdigris-covered treasures dredged from the sea, blackmail