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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
and his followers the initial, unwilling recruits into his crusade. Today, hobgoblins chafe at the suggestion that creatures as lazy and untamed as norkers could claim such an honor. For that reason
the dictates of Maglubiyet have prevented the hobgoblins from hunting down and exterminating these creatures.
A Legacy of Hatred. Given their ancient defeat and terrible treatment at the hands of other
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
norkers could claim such an honor. For that reason alone, hobgoblin warlords are loath to use these creatures, preferring to keep them around as disposable labor in mines and quarries.
Nasty, Brutish
foes even when relegated to menial labor. Only the dictates of Maglubiyet have prevented the hobgoblins from hunting down and exterminating these creatures.
A Legacy of Hatred. Given their ancient
Halfling
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land beyond their quiet shires. They typically don’t recognize any sort of halfling nobility or royalty, instead looking to family elders to guide them. Families preserve their traditional ways
wide and wonder-filled world. For them, adventuring is less a career than an opportunity or sometimes a necessity.
Halfling Names
A halfling has a given name, a family name, and possibly a nickname
Genasi
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, while those of air or fire tend to be lighter. A given genasi might have some features reminiscent of the mortal parent (pointed ears from an elf, a stockier frame and thick hair from a dwarf, small
, or a member of a desert tribe, is an auspicious event. Most Athasians believe a given genasi is destined for greatness—or infamy.
Those living on the frontier, though, have a much harder
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
individuality, the more likely it is to modify its body, seeking out an artificer to customize the look of its face, limbs, and plating.
Quirks
Warforged often display an odd personality trait or two, given
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7
You are obsessed with your appearance and constantly polish and buff yourself.
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War is the only thing that makes sense to you, and you’re always looking for a fight
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good)
3
Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own livelihood. (Chaotic)
4
Greed. I’m only in it for the
looking for someone worthy.
3
I owe my guild a great debt for forging me into the person I am today.
4
I pursue wealth to secure someone’s love.
5
One day I will return to my
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Ideal
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Community. It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful)
2
Generosity. My talents were given
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The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me.
2
I created a great work for someone, and then found them unworthy to receive it. I’m still looking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
with a variety of different members of the guild in different contexts—when looking for a contract, gathering referrals, staying in the guildhall, and so on. The Guild Contact table provides
inspiration for contacts you might encounter during any given encounter with your adventurer’s guild. Guild Contacts d10 Contact 1 The charismatic leader of the guild, who doesn’t actually do very much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
that rises from the center of the disk-shaped world H’Catha), the characters encounter beholder-like creatures and might have to fight them to claim the meteorite. Part 2: Journey Interrupted. As the
characters travel back to Toril, they cross paths with an asteroid and run into a githyanki agent of Vocath looking to retrieve Miken. Part 3: Homecoming. The characters return to the Spelljammer Academy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Quirks Warforged often display an odd personality trait or two, given how new they are to the world. The Warforged Quirks table contains example quirks. Warforged Quirks d8 Quirk 1 You analyze
are obsessed with your appearance and constantly polish and buff yourself. 8 War is the only thing that makes sense to you, and you’re always looking for a fight.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
characters claim to be performers looking for work at the theater, they are granted an audition, during which they will be required to perform a play for Endelyn’s pleasure (see “A Tragedy in the Making” later in the chapter for details).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Fist patrols strike out into the jungle to “pacify” territory and claim lost treasures. The Flaming Fist has already plundered the ruins of Mezro. Now the mercenaries and their wealthy backers in
the Peaks of Flame, at the western end of the Valley of Dread. Because of the distance from Fort Beluarian, they’re looking for adventurers to conduct an initial exploration of that area and locate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
dragon’s vanquishers had also perished in the battle. Thinking the lair would be easy to plunder, Vrakir set off with a contingent of warriors to claim its riches. When he arrived, however, Vrakir
efreeti learn what had given the cultists their power: the Book of Vile Darkness. Without hesitation, Vrakir claimed the artifact, taking it to Brimstone Hold to plot how best to use it to fuel his evil.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
agree to kill Ras Nsi, they can go free and keep whatever treasure they take from the fane except for the Black Opal Crown, which Fenthaza insists be given to her at once. If the characters defeat Ras
her claim, and the yuan-ti won’t give up Omu without a fight. It could take years for Mwaxanaré’s dream to come true, if it ever does.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
eccentricity, is it a physical tic or a mental one? Are you well known in some circles because of it? Do you fight to overcome it, or do you embrace this minor claim to fame of yours? Eccentricities d6
your purposes. 3 You never enter a room without looking to see what’s hanging from the ceiling. 4 Your most prized possession is a dead worm that you keep inside a potion vial. 5 When you want people to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
branches twist together to form a humanoid-looking body with a head and limbs. Twig blights seek out campsites and watering holes, rooting there to set up ambushes for potential victims coming to drink
or rest. Huddled together in groups, twig blights blend in with an area’s natural vegetation or with piles of debris or firewood. Given how dry they are, twig blights are particularly susceptible to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the closing of the Easthaven ferry for his business woes. Although he has spare rooms with empty beds, he claims to have no available guest accommodations. If adventurers are looking for a place to
rest, he suggests that they try the Caer. Roark can’t guarantee that Speaker Crannoc Siever’s attendants will welcome them with open arms, given how sick the speaker has been of late. Roark and some of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Meeting Uzoma Uzoma bluntly notes that she’s looking for adventurers. She hopes to hire the characters to head into the mine and rescue the trapped miners, offering 300 gp to each character. Uzoma
been given charge of the rescue mission by his father, King Diara. However, the prince seems rattled by the responsibility. Kirina has been in the city on private business for weeks, but he made a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
prisoners are also given cruel or pointless tasks to occupy them, and for the dark elves’ amusement. Such labors include moving or stacking rocks, coiling ropes, and organizing supplies, with prisoners
are usually kept apart, and no more than two or three prisoners are allowed to work at a single task at once. The drow and quaggoths are cruel and capricious, but also somewhat bored and looking for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
-held hose and nozzle emerging from it. A clear, viscous liquid drips from the nozzle, sizzling and smoking when it hits the ground. The second hobgoblin brandishes a lethal-looking sword. Both wear
characters entered the dungeon, and aren’t expecting any resistance given the low-key nature of their cleaning assignment. Grunka wears an acid spray gun, an invention of Dran Enterprises R&D. Add the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
, the subjects of tales used to frighten children. Eleven years ago they laid claim to the lands west of the Graywall Mountains and founded the nation of Droaam. While these barren lands were claimed
Daughters of Sora Kell, they have been given new purpose… and the Daughters use an army of ogres and war trolls to maintain order. To date, the other nations of Khorvaire have refused to recognize Droaam, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
domain has its own traditions, values, and goals—and each has a long list of vendettas and feuds with other princes. Beyond this, anyone who can win the support of enough ships and people can claim a
place where anyone can rise to captain a ship or even seize a principality. Leadership is something earned, not given. High Prince Ryger ir’Wynarn of Regalport seeks to forge the Principalities into a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, where Bloppblippodd awaits them. Describe the scene to the players as given in that area, then read the following boxed text; if none of the characters speak Undercommon, the exchange is gibberish to
, their fists raised in the air.
The followers of the Deep Father are already preparing to sacrifice a bruised and bedraggled duergar named Hemeth — an arms smuggler who was looking to cut a deal with one
Kobold
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on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their
neighboring tribes that want exclusive claim to a flock of mountain goats might skirmish with each other every few days. Eventually the leader of one warring tribe realizes it is losing due to attrition and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
out. Adventurers could find themselves racing through ruins in Xen’drik, trying to destroy a weapon of the ancient giants before the Emerald Claw can claim it for Karrnath and Lady Illmarrow. The
realize that it has a secret magical compartment until enemy spies come looking for whatever is inside it. Or a dying spy presses an amulet into the hand of one of the adventurers, saying, “The fate of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
— many trying to free their imprisoned overlords, others looking for a way to claim their masters’ power for their own.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
need a name for any NPC who plays a prominent role in your campaign. You can pick a given name and a surname from any of the accompanying tables; a name can include options from different tables. If
or book. 1: Common Names 1d12 Common Given Name Common Surname 1 Adrik Brightsun 2 Alvyn Dundragon 3 Aurora Frostbeard 4 Eldeth Garrick 5 Eldon Goodbarrel 6 Farris Greycastle 7 Kathra Ironfist 8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
characters encounter three cyclopes who are bickering at each other while looking for food. They have Bedine prisoners tied up in their lair—a cavernous crack inside a granite escarpment that juts out
riddle’s answer is lightning. The first character who answers the riddle correctly while touching the sphinx gains resistance to lightning damage for 10 days. If an incorrect answer is given, the statue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Returning to Vizeran When the characters have discovered all they are looking to find out, they can go to Vizeran. If they don’t, he seeks them out, having finished his own research. “That fool
Gromph brought the demon lords down upon us, with his demon queen pulling his strings all the while. He has given Lolth free reign in the Abyss. My own research leads me to believe Gromph used faerzress to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
creations. Los Gavilanes Los Gavilanes is the informal name given to San Citlán’s old town. It’s the most populous district, where ancient manors turned into collective living quarters are rented to
have suffered neglect that has led to increased banditry on top of the usual attacks by monsters. One of the largest borderlands settlements, Milpazul, caters to travelers looking for shelter. It has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
privately, if possible — asking for a full share of any treasure the characters claim during their next incursion into the Underdark, and a full reporting to her of all information given to Bruenor or
is key to the plan, and though she ultimately won’t withhold that access from the adventurers, she intends to make sure it’s not given away for free. Davra deals with the adventurers directly — and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Orlumbor If you’re looking to purchase or repair a ship, there is no better place to do it along the Sword Coast than in Orlumbor. The finest shipwrights in the world live here, and their joining
, Luskan, Amn, or Baldur’s Gate, all of which have sought to claim the islands and its shipyards for their own. None of these other places ever considered that Orlumbor might simply choose not to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Welcome to Eberron In an ancient ruin beneath the Demon Wastes, a band of heroes races to claim the Reaper’s Heart. If the agents of the Emerald Claw reach it first, they’ll reignite the Last War and
families controls much of the world’s economy thanks to the edge given them by the mysterious and rare dragonmarks. Its people harness magic as a tool—to build cities, to sail ships through the skies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Hope is a temple district; although the city’s most impressive churches and shrines are located in Upper Central, it’s commonly known that if you’re looking for a truly devoted priest, you should go to
atop the pedastal. She has remained there ever since, and shouts advice to anyone who passes by. Although Daca doesn’t claim to be a priest, the people of the community say that she’s blessed by the god
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Raggadragga Attacks! As the characters reach a half-mile or so away from Fort Knucklebone, trouble comes looking for them in the form of an enemy warlord: A plume of red dust billows in the distance
and defeat the creatures inside. If they do so, they can claim the Demon Grinder for themselves. The Demon Grinder is driven by the warlord Raggadragga, a wereboar with 120 hit points. He leads the