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Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
weapon.The lady of House Gralhund is no fool. She has a keen mind and the wisdom to discern friend from foe. She also has a husband who worships her (see “Orond Gralhund”) and a house that has the
government that will ensure House Gralhund's prosperity for generations to come.
Yalah shares the services of a half-orc bodyguard with her husband, although Hrabbaz is more loyal to her than to him. She also
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Strahd fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Master of the House. When Strahd is reduced to 0 hit points, he dissolves into mist and immediately
teleports to his lair in Castle Ravenloft. After 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Master of the House"} hours, Strahd re-forms in a random unoccupied space within his lair
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw against this magic or be charmed by Keresta. The charmed target regards Keresta as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. Although the target isn't under
(god of birth and renewal) in Waterdeep. She also has her sights set on destroying the House of the Moon — Waterdeep's temple of Selûne, whom she blames for the destruction of Vanrak Moonstar.A Vampire's
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
mindless automatons, House Cannith devoted vast resources to improving these steel soldiers. An unexpected breakthrough produced sapient soldiers, giving rise to what some have only grudgingly accepted
chosen new names as a way to express their path in life. A few take on human names, often the name of a fallen friend or mentor.
Warforged Names: Anchor, Banner, Bastion, Blade, Blue, Bow, Cart
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
put to ruin; the servants ascribe this to its protection by the “family ghost.” In reality, a secretive dragon named Umsheryoth (adult male bronze dragon) guards the house and has been a friend to the
Helvenblade House Northwest of Westbridge, on the forest’s edge, stands Helvenblade House, the principal country estate of the Silmerhelve noble house of Waterdeep. It consists of a fortified manor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
flooded, drowning the house in brackish muck. Tales say the house’s residents struggled to escape the pit, but the farm’s owner—desperate to keep her family with her—dragged them back into the sinking
house. In the aftermath, when neighbors arrived at the sinkhole’s edge, they found six pairs of severed, Undead hands struggling to escape the muddy water. In the years that followed, more tragedies
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
similarly sized community (DM’s discretion), you and your companions can stay for free in safe houses. Safe houses provide a poor lifestyle. While staying at a safe house, you can choose to keep your
rattles me; I have a lie for every occasion.
5
I love gold but won’t cheat a friend.
6
I enjoy doing things others believe to be impossible.
7
I become wistful when I see the sun
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Zil Names Zil society is divided into major houses, each of which is composed of multiple families. Each gnome has three names: their personal name, their family name, and their house name. For
example, Alina Lorridan Lyrris and Tallian Talius Lyrris are members of different families within House Lyrris. Gnomish names are long and lyrical; a Zil proverb claims “the sweetest song is the name of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
attention soothes Coal, as does the party explaining they are Vilroy’s trusted confidants. Once Coal is calmed, she hurriedly explains the kidnapping of a child from House Orien, the murder of her friend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
in his dragonmarked house to recruit out-of-work warforged — people no one would miss — to scour Old Sharn’s ruins. Alden branded the work as a “secret research-gathering mission” for his house, paid
arcane texts and schemas buried in the ruins. These items were moved to a Daask safe house in Tavick’s Landing near the Terminus Lightning Rail station. The organization plans to smuggle the relics out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
House of the Morninglord Sheriff Markham Southwell Shrine of Amaunator (god of the sun) Located near Bryn Shander’s northeast market square, this modest converted house serves as a gathering place
; although it’s quite warm, it makes him look like a teddy bear. If the characters talk to Copper, he tells them he’s worried about a friend named Macreadus, who is conducting research at an old cabin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Adventure Background The bronze dragon Skalanthas was raised by House Daamos, a human noble family. When he was a wyrmling, a valorous human knight named Ishyllia Daamos trained him to fight by her
side. After he grew, Skalanthas served as her mount. When Ishyllia died in battle fifteen years ago, the distraught Skalanthas fled House Daamos in his grief. Skalanthas found solace at a monastery on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
was abandoned by its creators. During Asteria and Euryale’s adventures together, they stumbled upon the retreat’s ruins and began using them as a safe house. Over the years, the pair rebuilt parts of
multiverse, Asteria can also be found at Cair Ophidian, visiting her dearest friend and recuperating before setting off on another adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the house didn’t survive, one or two lost in the fields arrive at the farmhouse—perhaps with Proclaimer Ward. The farmers remember only snippets from the last few days, and the last thing they recall
clearly is preparing to return to Promise for the Awakening Festival. They also share that Kianna had been behaving strangely, growing increasingly convinced that her dead friend was speaking to her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Elves of the Five Nations Throughout history, elves have occasionally migrated to live among the other peoples of Khorvaire. On rare occasions, entire families have relocated (as House Phiarlan did
that might affect you. Did you know the parents or grandparents of another member of your party? Are you trying to repay a debt or fulfill a promise to that long-dead friend, or are you trying to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
book and have its advice copied by the scribes in the House of the Binder. Depending on how you bring the book into the possession of the characters, they might spend enough time with it to discover
for a missing friend. Falthrax Loderr is a shield dwarf acolyte whom Lorris last saw two days before. Lorris is clearly upset but maintains her composure as she shares the following information
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
with a pair of Redbrands. They didn’t see him, but it was close. Carp thinks that the bandits have a secret lair under the old manor house. He can take the characters to the tunnel or provide them
with directions to the location. The tunnel leads to area 8 in the Redbrand hideout. Quest: Reidoth the Druid. Qelline is a longtime friend of a druid named Reidoth. If she figures out that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
was close. Carp thinks the bandits have a secret lair under the old manor house. He also saw some strange goblins with “glowing hands” duck into the tunnel. Carp can take the characters to the tunnel
if asked, or he can give them directions to the location. The cave leads to area R8 in the Redbrands’ hideout. Finding Cragmaw Castle Qelline is a longtime friend of a druid named Reidoth. If Qelline
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
encourages the party to rescue the dwarf. She considers Gundren a friend and was excited by his talk of discovering the lost mine of the Phandelver Pact in the nearby hills. If the party hasn’t already learned
reluctantly admits that the Redbrands are making it hard on everyone, shaking down local businesses and flouting the townmaster’s authority. She knows that the Redbrands frequent the Sleeping Giant tap house.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Haevault, Lorekeeper of House Haevault
A memory is a curious thing. One can come into consciousness unbidden, evoked by an unexpected scent or the words spoken by a friend. A memory can also be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
and rakes lie scattered about. Farming Implements. A character who looks around the back of the house sees a pitchfork stuck into the earth near the house’s northeast corner. On further investigation
and corn struggle to grow in the fields surrounding the house. Any character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Nature) check can tell the plants around this farm are sickly because something’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, friend of House Moonstar. Portia thinks Umbraxakar’s curse can be undone by ridding the dragon of its despair, but she has no idea how to accomplish this. She and her companions were captured less than a
neutral and speaks Common. She is magically charmed by Keresta and regards the vampire as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. This effect wears off in 12 hours unless Keresta charms her again. She
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
council holds its meetings here. Castle Kalaman also serves as the headquarters of Kalaman’s military, and its barracks can house hundreds of troops. Extensive catacombs run beneath Castle Kalaman
tavern is a favorite of Kalaman’s soldiers, and most evenings, dozens of off-duty troops relax here. The inn’s owner, Jesen Thold (neutral good, human veteran), is a friend of Marshal Nestra Vendri
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
dragonmarked house approaches the characters with an offer. 5 A homunculus delivers an anonymous letter that contains an offer of employment, but no clue to the author’s identity. 6 A professor from
members, or with the villain. 6 Someone is a relative of one of the party members. 7 A friend or former ally is working with the villain. 8 The initial plot is a distraction from the actual plot.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
spent many seasons in the Rattle and is dedicated to helping others thrive—in part to rid himself of the guilt of leaving a friend behind when he escaped a bulette attack during his first season
to water their horses and refresh themselves, gesturing to his nearby farm. Uncle Polder’s house is typical of farmhouses in the Ribbon and the Rattle—a wood-frame, single-story building with a large
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
and Talius) within House Lyrris. Gnome names are long and lyrical; a Zil proverb claims “the sweetest song is the name of a friend.” Personal and clan names are usually at least three syllables long, and there is a strong tradition of alliteration.
families. Each gnome carries the name of a house and of a family in addition to a personal name. For example, Alina Lorridan Lyrris and Tallian Talius Lyrris are members of different families (Lorridan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. He considers Gundren a friend and was excited by talk of discovering the lost mine of the Phandelver’s Pact in the nearby hills. If the party hasn’t already learned details of the mine from Sildar
how business is going, the shopkeeper tells them that the Redbrands are making it hard on everyone, shaking down local businesses and flouting the townmaster’s authority. If the characters seem of a mind to do something about it, he tells them that the Redbrands frequent the Sleeping Giant tap house.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a Runestone Fragment Prerequisite: 12th level or higher Volothamp Geddarm introduces the characters to a friend of his: a young captain of the City Watch named Jalester Silvermane. If the characters
adventurers. Lady Wylynd is well over a hundred years old and senile, but she has never forgotten the dark blemish on her family’s honor left by Vanrak Moonstar, who lorded over House Moonstar long ago
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the love of money. So if you just like money — you know, as a friend — then it’s all good! Many Acq Inc franchises actively try to recruit monks into entrepreneurship, knowing of their reputation for
. Commercial Monasteries d10 Monastery
1 Monastery of the Eternal Spirits (legendary distillers)
2 House of the Upright Arches (creators of quality footwear)
3 Dome of the Curious Quill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
-bone puppets she designs in the shapes of animals and sea serpents. Mayor’s Home Vogler’s down-to-earth mayor, Raven Uth Vogler (neutral good, human scout), lives in a two-story house on the village
Ridomir “Cudgel” Ironsmile (introduced in the “Final Farewell” section). Cudgel is a friend of the deceased Ispin Greenshield and many others in town, and she brought her company to Vogler a week ago
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, and a cerulean butterfly came to rest on his hand. Carefully, he carried the butterfly back to Nylea. She not only spared him, but blessed his house and all his descendants.
The Tragedy of Arasta
retreated and has terrorized the gods’ servants ever since. To this day, Nylea remains deeply pained by Arasta’s loss. Knowing that only Phenax can undo the curse he laid upon the dryad, Nylea often sends her champions to learn the secret of what might restore her friend.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
as it licks that character’s face. Then, using every communication tactic at its disposal, it tries to lead the party to its master’s house a few blocks away, grabbing a character by the bootstrap and
a lot to ask, but could I persuade you to go up there and find Garret and his companions? I don’t have money, but the proprietor of the Luskan Arms is a friend of mine. I could get you some free rooms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
attention to what he considers the uninteresting dealings of lesser beings. However, once the characters arrive in Barovia, explore a place called Death House, and find a piece of the Rod of Seven Parts
there, Strahd’s interest becomes piqued, and he makes an appearance. The characters encounter Strahd in his Master of Death House iteration in chapter 5.
History In life, Strahd von Zarovich was a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
source of ideas. The Villain table suggests an archetype along with an organization; consider both as as possibilities. A local crimelord could be tied to House Tarkanan or the Tyrants instead of
between two allies.
10 Collapse Skyway or one of the towers.
The Twist 1d8 Twist
1 A friend or former ally is working with the villain.
2 The villain is not who they appear to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
-high cave.
Blood. Bloodstains on the floor hint at violent skirmishes that took place here in the past.
Descending Tunnel. A tunnel to the west slopes steeply downward to level 4, area 1.
House
otyugh is a friend to the goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears of Azrok’s Hold (area 21), who supply it with plenty of carrion. It won’t ordinarily attack goblinoids or anyone escorted by them. It will