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Candlekeep Mysteries
charismatic bard who carries himself with a quiet confidence that doesn't hint at the full extent of his skills or powers. A scar cuts across his handsome face, curving from the top of his left
cheekbone down to his jaw. If asked about the scar, he explains that he got it years ago when the man who burned down his home village slashed his face with a dagger. It serves as a constant reminder of his
Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
relies on charisma first—rather than magic or muscle—to escape trouble. Once a member of the Harpers, a spy organization dedicated to protecting Faerûn’s common folk, Edgin has
forsworn his oath and turned to thievery to support his family. Edgin’s strong moral compass compels him to steal only from people he believes deserve to lose both coin and face.
Edgin’s
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Many organizations active in the North and across the face of Faerûn aren’t bound by strictures of geography. These factions pursue their agendas without regard for political boundaries
proliferation of secret societies and conspiracies in those lands. If your background is as an agent for one of the main factions of the North and Sword Coast, here are some possibilities.
The Harpers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
location to suit your campaign. WHO ARE THE HARPERS?
The Harpers are an organization of spellcasters and spies who covertly oppose any abuse of power, magical or otherwise. Working alone or in small
. Harpers act openly only as a last resort.
Act I In the first act, the protagonist, Vargan, lives out a peaceful childhood in the village of Wisteria Vale. Vargan is a boy with a penchant for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
pitchers of dark red wine. The paladin’s face wears a serious expression, unlike its usual open countenance.
“My friends, we have important business to discuss. At this point, you know almost as much
organizing against the Cult of the Dragon. Erlanthar’s organization is the Harpers. Characters might have heard of the older Harpers, but they’re unlikely to know much about the secretive group beyond what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
pitchers of dark red wine. The paladin’s face wears a serious expression, unlike its usual open countenance.
“My friends, we have important business to discuss. At this point, you know almost as much
early stages of organizing against the Cult of the Dragon. Erlanthar’s organization is the Harpers. Characters might have heard of the older Harpers, but they’re unlikely to know much about the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
trained to act alone and rely on their own resources. When they get into scrapes, they don’t count on fellow Harpers to rescue them. Sometimes Harper agents must band together to face world-threatening
The Harpers Members of this clandestine network of spellcasters and spies pride themselves on being incorruptible defenders of the greater good and champions of the oppressed. Harper agents are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
powers. A scar cuts across his handsome face, curving from the top of his left cheekbone down to his jaw.. If asked about the scar, he explains that he got it years ago when the man who burned down his
home village slashed his face with a dagger. It serves as a constant reminder of his past. Although outwardly friendly, Quill is driven by three selfish desires: to preserve his well-being, to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Factions Factions are like political parties, religious organizations, or secret societies. Players can choose a connection to one of five factions: the Harpers, the Order of the Gauntlet, the
adventure’s start. You can make the characters’ connections to their factions as complex as you like. The Harpers and the Emerald Enclave operate on personal relationships, so the characters might have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
Harpers, a spy organization dedicated to protecting Faerûn’s common folk, Edgin has forsworn his oath and turned to thievery to support his family. Edgin’s strong moral compass compels him to steal
only from people he believes deserve to lose both coin and face. Edgin’s confidence and rakish demeanor make him a natural leader. With carefully chosen words, he inspires the members of his thieves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
are justly concerned, and some have important roles to play in events yet to unfold. The Harpers The Harpers are spellcasters and spies who covertly oppose the abuse of power, magical or otherwise
last resort. The Harpers were instrumental in defeating Tiamat and ending the tyranny of dragons, and with reports of giant attacks on the rise, they see giants as an emergent threat to peace in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Removing the Gold If the characters recover Neverember’s hoard and keep it for themselves, word gets out eventually. Emissaries of the Harpers, the Lords’ Alliance, and the Order of the Gauntlet come
themselves in political hot water. The Lords of Waterdeep charge them with the crime of robbery against the citizens of the city. The characters face up to 1 month of hard labor plus damages equal to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
them the boxed text for their faction. Harpers A Harper named Zelraun Roaringhorn knows a metalsmith who will silver your weapons for free. He also provides some helpful magic. “We strive to protect
its ruler, Duchess Morwen, and offer the Harpers’ support. Zelraun gives each Harper character a spell scroll of remove curse. He has also made arrangements with a metalsmith in Waterdeep to sheathe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
whom has had her face scratched over with ink.
The portrait depicts a younger Quill standing next to a second figure that has been defaced. A character who examines this figure closely and succeeds
Harpers. A character who spends time studying here can learn facts about the Harpers (see the “Who Are the Harpers?” sidebar earlier in the adventure) or any monster described in the Monster Manual. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Third Session The third council features another new face—the tiefling Rian Nightshade, introduced as a special adviser to Lord Neverember. Characters who pay attention notice that some at the
made for a share, circle a negative (−) icon in the following order: Dagult Neverember, Connerad, Melandrach, Lady Laeral, Ulder Ravengard, Taern Hornblade, the Harpers, Sir Isteval, and the Order of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Third Session The third council features another new face — the tiefling Rian Nightshade, introduced as a special adviser to Lord Neverember. Characters who pay attention notice that some at the
that was made for a share, circle a negative (−) icon in the following order: Dagult Neverember, Connerad, Melandrach, Lady Laeral, Ulder Ravengard, Taern Hornblade, the Harpers, Sir Isteval, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
1st-level characters, who should advance to approximately 15th level by the time they reach the final showdown with the goddess Tiamat herself. In the course of this adventure, you’ll face an evil
—yet they need not do so alone. Groups like the Harpers, the Lord’s Alliance, and even the wicked Zhentarim might be rallied to oppose the Cult of the Dragon, but only if clever souls convince them to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
six 1st-level characters, who should advance to approximately 15th level by the time they reach the final showdown with the goddess Tiamat herself. In the course of this adventure, you’ll face an evil
them—yet they need not do so alone. Groups like the Harpers, the Lord’s Alliance, and even the wicked Zhentarim might be rallied to oppose the Cult of the Dragon, but only if clever souls convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
six 1st-level characters, who should advance to approximately 15th level by the time they reach the final showdown with the goddess Tiamat herself. In the course of this adventure, you’ll face an evil
them—yet they need not do so alone. Groups like the Harpers, the Lord’s Alliance, and even the wicked Zhentarim might be rallied to oppose the Cult of the Dragon, but only if clever souls convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. It has now been almost a month, and the delegation never showed up at Goldenfields or any other outpost. Powerful factions have good reason to worry about the missing delegation. The Harpers are
: the elemental nodes known as the Black Geode, the Howling Caverns, the Plunging Torrents, and the Weeping Colossus. In the last stage of the adventure, the characters face the daunting task of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
wearer’s face. Even the person’s dry, raspy voice provides no clue. “Help yourselves to wine, and seat yourselves, friends — I hope I may call you that.”
The masked speaker is Syndra Silvane. She is a
offer. They’re stymied by what is happening.” “My contacts in the Harpers have learned that the cause of the death curse is a necromantic artifact called the Soulmonger. According to their sources, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the task was not assigned by an agent of the Zhentarim. Examples of Faction Ranks Renown Harpers Order of the Gauntlet Emerald Enclave Lord’s Alliance Zhentarim 1 Watcher Chevall Springwarden
network that seeks to expand its influence and power throughout the Forgotten Realms.
The public face of the Black Network appears relatively benign. It offers the best and cheapest goods and services
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
him and dangling them from his ship’s mermaid figurehead. A long-ago injury cost him his left eye and incised a scar in the form of a large X across his face. The ruined eye socket now holds a magical
Jahaka Anchorage is up to you, but it’s seldom empty. Besides captive sailors and merchants, there could also be Harpers, Zhents, or adventurers. Adventurers imprisoned here could be members of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Masked Lords of Waterdeep — rulers who convene in secret and whose identities are largely unknown. The public face of this ruling body is the Open Lord of Waterdeep. The current Open Lord, Lady Laeral
Harpers, the Order of the Gauntlet, the Lords’ Alliance, or the Zhentarim can find faction representatives in Waterdeep. For a map of Waterdeep and more information about its features and inhabitants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
flooded through a system of cisterns and pumps. Crowning the roof is an open turret, where a signaling mirror shaped like a crescent moon stands. At any time, from five to fifteen Harpers are in
a circular, windowless room that contains a permanent teleportation circle, which high-ranking Harpers use to enter and leave the tower unseen (see the “Inner Circles” section at the end of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
stabbing people in the back while keeping a fake grin on his face. He is cunning in the ways of business, knowing exactly who to bribe or threaten to get what he wants, but he’s careful to keep most
once an agent of the Harpers, though she has recently broken ties with that group of agents opposing the abuse of power. Since then, she has taken significant donations from Dran Enterprises, whose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Waterdeep elected by the people of Triboar to command the town militia, settle disputes, and keep the peace. Her association with the Harpers is not widely known, but she is widely regarded as a fair
Tezrin (see appendix D), as well as a hidden vault containing their wealth. Alaestra and Narth run a successful business even in the face of local insults and mild harassment. They have an agreement with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
nonmagical, and each half weighs 20 pounds. If the halves are brought together, they display the image of a face that bears a fearsome scowl. The mask is too large to be repaired with a mending spell
are even more formidable than the knights and have served the city well for years. Silverymoon is also a haven for Harpers — not surprising, given that many Harpers are wizards and bards. Grand and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the powdered stone pours out. The pulverizer is a pet project of Thorvin’s that allows him to hang around Xanathar’s lair and gather information, which he sells to the Harpers. (Thorvin puts the coin
he earns from the faction in a bank, far from the beholder’s prying eyes.) If one or more characters approach him and claim to be Harpers, Thorvin is upset that they would risk exposing him as a spy