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Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, and it can see and hear normally out to a range of 60 feet. Unlike most other sentient items, the orb has no goals of its own and canât initiate a conflict with the creature in possession of it
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The orb has extensive knowledge of four narrow academic subjects. When making an Intelligence check to recall lore from any of its areas of expertise, the orb has a +9 bonus to its roll (including
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
forbidden lore plucked from the Amber Temple (chapter 13), then helped the Abbot transform the Belviews into mongrelfolkâmaniacal humans with bestial deformities and traits. The Belviews were happy, albeit
languish in the abbey's madhouse, the Abbot is giving his creation lessons in etiquette and ladylike conduct so that âsheâ can be formally presented to Strahd and win his love.
Strahd has no interest
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Creature.Thought to be as old as the Abyss itself, sibriexes haunt remote parts of that plane, where they use their vile abilities to create new horrors and they seek ancient lore. Rivulets of blood and
parcel out lore only when doing so advances their plans.
Sibriexes can channel the power of the Abyss to create new demons from other creatures. Some demons petition sibriexes for physical gifts, for
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
remnant of celestial matter imbued with life-giving magic. The collision released a storm of chaotic energy and sent countless islands spinning away into the void. Within some of them, bits of the god&rsquo
;s petrified flesh came back to life as morkoths: tentacled monstrosities brimming with malice and greed.
Morkoths are driven by greed and selfishness mixed with a yearning for conflict. They hoard
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
come into conflict with bronze dragons when their coastal territories overlap, and they can nurture an inexplicably intense hatred of these metallic dragons. They can also draw the ire of druids and
sunbathing beaches where they can best accomplish this.
Their preference for lair sites frequently brings topaz dragons into conflict with other creatures, since they resent having to share their
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Topaz dragons often come into conflict with bronze dragons when their coastal territories overlap, and they can nurture an inexplicably intense hatred of these metallic dragons. They can also draw
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An ancient topaz dragon;ancient topaz dragon's lair contains a portal to the Elemental Chaos.
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An ancient bronze dragon and an ancient topaz dragon are locked in an ongoing conflict that
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
; preference for volcanic lairs often puts them in conflict with fire giant;fire giants. Despite their reluctance to reveal themselves to strangers, emerald dragons might approach experienced
through their lairs in multiple ways and set traps leading to yawning chasms or pools and flows of lava.
Emerald dragons take great pains to hide the chambers that house their hoards and collected lore
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
volcanic lairs often puts them in conflict with fire giant;fire giants. Despite their reluctance to reveal themselves to strangers, emerald dragons might approach experienced adventurers in the hopes
to hide the chambers that house their hoards and collected lore, often using illusion magic and subtle construction around the natural features of their lairs to conceal their central hoard chambers
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Thuranni, Regalport (Lhazaar Principalities)
Elves have carried the Mark of Shadow for thousands of years. The markâs bearers left Aerenal after the conflict that wiped out the Mark of Death
and established House Phiarlan in Khorvaire. These elves are expert entertainers, giving them access to all manner of places and secrets. Known to few, there has always been an elite force of spies and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
The Houses of Shadow The elves have carried the Mark of Shadow for thousands of years. The families that carry the mark left Aerenal after the conflict that wiped out the Mark of Death and
established House Phiarlan in Khorvaire. These elves are the finest entertainers in the land, giving them access to all manner of places and secrets. But the elves do more than entertain. There has always been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
The God-Brain The scope of what mind flayers call history exists on a cosmic scale. Through ages of empire and conflict, the illithid elder brains indulged experiments without comparison or reference
, giving rise to an alien disease that began devouring its fleshy form. Horrified by an affliction that infected only them, the other elder brains united and psionically expelled the diseased brain from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
agenda. Vizeran has cultivated his role as a patron and ally of the council to gain influence among its members â while giving them no hint of his desire to destroy the drowâs obsessive worship of Lolth
. Vizeran has told council members that adventurers are helping him banish the demon lords back to the Abyss, and that they might come to Menzoberranzan seeking lore from Gromphâs sanctum in Sorcere. The council stands ready to disable the magical wards on the tower, should this come to pass.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Chapter 6: Bestiary This bestiary provides game statistics and lore for more than a hundred monsters suitable for any D&D campaign, including old favorites from past editions of the game as well as
danger â to adventures that take heroes into the Underdark or the Shadowfell. Or, if youâre interested in exploring either side of the conflict between the gith thatâs portrayed in chapter 4, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
rise to deadly rivalries. Resistance to lawful authority can become tyranny of another sort. And when passions become inflamed, giving in to them can lead to tragedy rather than triumph. Purphorosâs
general hands-off attitude toward his champions means that groups of his followers could easily find themselves on opposite sides in a conflict, and in extreme cases Purphoros himself sends heroes to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Principalities) Elves have carried the Mark of Shadow for thousands of years. The markâs bearers left Aerenal after the conflict that wiped out the Mark of Death and established House Phiarlan in
Khorvaire. These elves are expert entertainers, giving them access to all manner of places and secrets. Known to few, there has always been an elite force of spies and assassins within House Phiarlan. Only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Asteriaâs collection of magical cards. These patrons are agents of the Grim Harrow, who expect the adventurers to attract the ire of Asteria and Euryale, giving the Grim Harrow a chance to destroy the
the original palace on the site of Cair Ophidian decide the new complex is an outrageous insult. With a retinue of extraplanar servants, they drive Euryale out. This conflict could be resolved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Factol: Unknown Headquarters: Tower Sorcerous Aligned Plane: Astral Plane Members: Mages, lore seekers, scribes Epithet: Incantifers The Incanterium was a faction thought dead when its headquarters, the
, beggars, philanthropists Epithet: Bargainers A direct foil to the selfish Fated, the Ring Givers hold a philosophy of charity and giving as the path to enlightenment. The Bargainers give away all they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
cooperative. Deviating from this course might cause conflict between the wielder and the item, and could even cause the item to prevent the use of its activated properties. You can pick a special
figure. 8 Lore Seeker: The item craves knowledge or is determined to solve a mystery, learn a secret, or unravel a cryptic prophecy. 9 Destiny Seeker: The item is convinced that it and its wielder have key
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
sage you could be considered an expert in arcane lore or the history of Xenâdrik, giving lectures at Morgrave University in your spare time. One question to consider is if youâre part of the Clifftop
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
catalyze one of Pharikaâs experiments.
6 Perfect a perilous ritual to awaken the landscape and learn how to discover its forgotten lore.
A Pharika Campaign Pharika delights in testing the limits
aid they provide, Pharikaâs servants are likely viewed with suspicion. In obtaining rare ingredients or defending researchers, the characters might come into conflict with those who canât see the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Phoberos and Skophos Mogis reshaped our ancestors, giving form to their great rages and pains. We are not our ancestors, though. We are god-carved for greatness, but each of us determines how
Iroas stands for, so is Skophos the reflection of Akros. And Phoberos is the bloodstained battleground where the eternal conflict between the gods and their poleis is waged.
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
invasion and oppression. Although individually they are timid and shy away from conflict, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous
, giving each individual and every generation a reason to feel pride and self-respect. The kobolds prefer to run away than fight, to live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
characters strongly discourage her from doing so. There, Avarice coldly lays down her terms: abandon the necropolis within the hour. Conflict between members of the Arcane Brotherhood is forbidden
Vellynne Harpell is with themâshe demands that they cast out her hated rival. If the characters oblige and banish Vellynne from their ranks, Avarice reciprocates by sharing 1d4 pieces of Ythryn lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
exclusion of all else. As long as the wielderâs use of the item aligns with that special purpose, the item remains cooperative. Deviating from this course might cause conflict between the wielder and
the item (see âConflictâ below). You can pick a special purpose or roll on the Sentient Itemâs Special Purpose table. Sentient Itemâs Alignment 1d100 Alignment 01â15 Lawful Good 16â35 Neutral
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
the exclusion of all else. As long as the wielder's use of the item aligns with that special purpose, the item remains cooperative. Deviating from this course might cause conflict between the wielder
: The item seeks renown as the greatest magic item in the world, by establishing its user as a famous or notorious figure. 8 Lore Seeker: The item craves knowledge or is determined to solve a mystery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the man was evil, but von Holtz stressed that he only wanted to help. He furnished the Abbot with forbidden lore plucked from the Amber Temple (chapter 13), then helped the Abbot transform the
recently completed work on a flesh golem bride made from the body parts of dead women. While the Belviews languish in the abbeyâs madhouse, the Abbot is giving his creation lessons in etiquette and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
of its own and canât initiate a conflict with the creature in possession of it. A professor orb has extensive knowledge of four narrow academic subjects. When making an Intelligence check to recall
lore from any of its areas of expertise, the orb has a +9 bonus to its roll (including its Intelligence modifier). In addition to the knowledge it possesses, a professor orb can cast the mage hand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
use these conflicts, look for opportunities in your adventures to introduce creatures in service to the three villainous groups. Give goals to these villains that bring their operatives into conflict
, raiding poorly defended settlements and stealing cattle; demand tribute in the form of food or treasure; and destroy territorial rivals (draconic or otherwise). A Chromatic Dragon Arc. The conflict
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
expands as lore is added to it, but visitors can still traverse all its floors and chambers with ease. Only the most absentminded and scatterbrained become lost in Gravenhollow.
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location within it.
A Place of Peace. Visitors to the library of Gravenhollow are expected to conduct themselves with decorum, and to refrain from arguments and violence. Creatures that incite conflict
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, legions of soldiers devoted to the wicked god Takhisis the Dragon Queen, and the world faces ruin once more. The War of the Lance has begun, and in a conflict between gods and dragons, a wounded world
your efforts, I have compiled my notes on the Kalaman regionâs history, neighbors, and lore. I hope this knowledge proves useful in meeting the threat before us.
Live with honor,
Becklin Uth Viharin,
Knight of the Crown
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
foreshadowing easier because you can reread your notes from earlier game sessions and identify things that could resurface in upcoming sessions, giving past events greater weight or a bigger payoff
cameo to this halfling? This halfling could be tied to a bigger plot or have information that could help the characters resolve some conflict. Suddenly, a minor trinket foreshadows bigger events to come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
convinced that mortals giving worship to the gods distorts their proper relationship to each other, and she sets out to abolish religion.
4 Now that she has left the Underworld, Klothys knows itâs only
a matter of time until the titans escape. To prepare the world for the horrors of that inevitable conflict, she unleashes Underworld beasts into the mortal realm, trusting that the mayhem will bring forth heroes who can ultimately defeat the titans.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Reaction Annoyed that the characters have brought Prince Xelethâs fleet to his doorstep, Vocath does all he can to prevent the characters from dragging him deeper into their conflict with the Xaryxian
Empireâfirst by insisting that the characters comply with Xelethâs demands, and then by discouraging the Doomspace factions from doing anything that might escalate the current conflict at his base
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
called Turmish and Thay are at war. This conflict has become so violent and strange that itâs even spread beneath the waves. Those from Thay summon foul undead beings to do their bidding, and even
sahuagin deep divers, and a giant shark are circling this area, giving the characters a wide berth. These creatures, which have darkvision, can see quite well into the âdarkening.â While their baron
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
enigmatic libraries of lore. These repositories might take the form of stone circles, pyramids, petroglyphs, and underground templesâany construction durable enough to protect the circleâs sacred
, hurling a luminous arrow that targets one creature within 60 feet of you. On a hit, the attack deals radiant damage equal to 1d8 + your Wisdom modifier. Chalice. A constellation of a life-giving goblet






