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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
immediately after the commander’s turn on the same initiative count.Sword wraith commanders haunt battlefields, attacking anyone who questions their valor but looking kindly on those who sing
their praises.
Sword Wraiths
When glory-obsessed warriors die in battle without honor, they might haunt the site as sword wraiths.PoisonNecrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
its former glory, or seeking to help travelers and remote communities beset by troubles.
Achieving knighthood in one of the courts requires a quest that proves one’s excellence in that court
Knightly Virtue. The knight has one of the following traits, depending on the court it serves:
Courage (Embereth). The knight has advantage on Wisdom checks and Wisdom saving throws.
Knowledge
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Air and Darkness, the dread ruler of the Gloaming Court. Once lazy, egotistical folk, the creatures that would become the quicklings were late in answering the queen’s summons one time too many
looking.
Tricks of that sort are hardly the limit of their artful malice, however. They don’t commit outright murder, but quicklings can ruin lives in plenty of other ways, such as by stealing an important letter, swiping coins collected for the poor, or planting a stolen item in someone’s bag.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
). Bael makes one Hellish Morningstar attack.With the Blood War between devils and demons raging for eons and no end in sight, opportunities abound for ambitious archdevils to win fame, glory, and power
interests at Mammon’s court, which leaves him free to pursue his battle lust.
Despite his lack of interest in affairs outside battle, or perhaps because of it, Bael has gained a small
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Constitution saving throw; on a failed save, the creature has the poisoned condition until the end of its next turn.Some fomorians search for the arcane glory their kind possessed before their banishment
into the Underdark. They forge magical pacts with entities of the dark—perhaps powerful Fey of the Gloaming Court or eldritch entities buried deep in the Underdark. Their pacts give these
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
In your earlier days, you were a personage of some significance in a noble court or a bureaucratic organization. You might or might not come from an upper-class family; your talents, rather than the
circumstances of your birth, could have secured you this position.
You might have been one of the many functionaries, attendants, and other hangers-on in the Court of Silverymoon, or perhaps you
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Basic Rules (2014)
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Halflings are an affable and cheerful people. They cherish the bonds of family and friendship as well as the comforts of hearth and home, harboring few dreams of gold or glory. Even adventurers
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
them to be quiet, then closes the trapdoor and replaces the crate on top of it. Anyone looking outside sees three fire giants heading for the house. Two enormous hell hounds (change their size to
arrival of such enormous adversaries; even in the basement, the giants’ heavy footfalls can be felt. ALTERNATIVE ENEMIES
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants describes giants who have joined cults of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
with King Hekaton out of the picture and the storm giant court in disarray, Zalto has set into motion a plot to wage war on dragonkind for the glory of Surtur and the divine favor of Annam the All
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
the glory and security of their people, and for the lords who rule over them. However, Alliance operatives are often glory hounds, looking to gain a leg up on their counterparts from other Alliance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
leather-bound book open across his lap and is mouthing the words he reads on the pages. Without looking up, he says, “Have you no herald to announce your presence before King Gullop the Nineteenth?” He
a few hours ago. King Gullop is looking for a way to avoid Bavlorna’s ire, and the characters might be his way out. He wants them to return the book to Bavlorna and assure her that Gullop didn’t steal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
wandslinger looking for trouble and gold. Renegades and Regrets. Q’barra promises a land of opportunity and a place where you can leave your past behind. Are you a deserter? Were you convicted of a crime you
, you could be following a spiritual vision. Dragonborn. The dragonborn live amid the remnants of ancient glory. They have a proud martial tradition, and a number of dragonborn venture west in search of worthy challenges. If you follow this path, you might have served as a mercenary in the Last War.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Amaunator The Keeper of the Eternal Sun, the Light of Law, the Yellow God The rule of law and the glory of the sun are both in Amaunator’s dominion. His priests help establish bureaucracies and
law persists. Farmers and travelers beseech him when they pray for rain or sun, as do any others looking for a favorable change in the weather. But the most common form of propitiation to Amaunator
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
your newly formed mining village. Your cleric could be the town preacher. As a sorcerer or bard with a criminal background, you could be a dashing wandslinger looking for trouble and gold. Q’barra can
. Dragonborn. The dragonborn live amid the remnants of ancient glory. They have a proud martial tradition, and a number of dragonborn have ventured west in search of worthy challenges. If you follow this path, you might have served as a mercenary in the Last War.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
desirability of the work. After enough debate to make the players nervous, they accept the book. Characters gain entrance to the Court of Air, where they are assigned rooms at the House of Rest, a
study room at the Pillars of Pedagogy, and an adjutant guide. Their guide is surprised and thankful that the characters already know the name of the work they’re looking for. Characters who aren’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Court of Flowers The Court of Flowers is the vibrant heart of commerce and art in Zinda. The district hosts streets lined with multiple palatial homes, towers with overflowing gardens, and museums
, and thespians hone their talents. In addition to these public skills, students can also study spy-craft and information brokering. Those who visit looking for training in the arts might find themselves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
embassy and a temple to the Undying Court. The priests of the Undying Court don’t share this information with outsiders, but many residents believe that an actual member of the Court—an ancient undead elf
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the fallen dwarf kings of Delzoun, looking for glory and treasure. Rogues prowl the dark alleyways of teeming cities such as Neverwinter and Baldur’s Gate. Clerics wield mace and spell in the service of
backcountry farmsteads and sleepy villages follow tales that take them to strange, glorious, faraway places. Good maps and clear trails can carry even an inexperienced youth with dreams of glory far
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
to stop the giants? “Find a magic conch of the storm giant king, Hekaton. Use it to visit Hekaton’s court. Root out the evil therein.” If the characters already have a conch of teleportation in their
possession, the oracle says, “Use the conch to visit Hekaton’s court. Root out the evil therein.”
Where is the conch? “In the clutches of a giant lord.” If the oracle is asked for the name of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Cult of Zariel Goals: Conquest, glory in battle, fame and fortune derived from military victory Typical Cultist: Berserker, cult fanatic, cultist, gladiator, guard, knight, veteran Signature Spells
. Refugees with the will to fight but lacking experience are drawn to Zariel, as she can provide them with the skills needed to survive. Established warriors looking for an edge are otherwise her most common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Kundarak. Port Verge Port Verge is the royal port of the Direshark Principality. Prince Kolberkon yearns to expand Verge and overshadow Regalport, and he is always looking for capable adventurers and
allies. The Blood of Vol has a strong presence in Port Verge, and Kolberkon recently allowed House Lyrandar to establish an enclave there. But Kolberkon’s thirst for glory may lead him to foolish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
city is the center of power and wealth. Councilors of the Trecena try to maintain order from the towers of the Crucible Court, the city’s seat of government. Within the enchanted halls of the Argent
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->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
glory. As threats loomed on the horizon, Sholeh looked to the legend of the Radiant Citadel as salvation. Sholeh gathered a mighty expeditionary force of adventurers from the civilizations she believed
Radiant Citadel” at the end of this book). This success has prompted new rumors in the Court of Whispers about the twelve civilizations still missing and how they might be found.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
other only as figures in their legends. The Undying Court and the patron ancestors of the Tairnadal remember the drow, but they have little occasion to teach their living descendants about these
seeking powers that can help your people in their endless war? Or are you a Sulatar pursuing a personal path to glory? How do you react to meeting members of other elven cultures during your journeys
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
City of the Dead from Warden Tower. Coldflame Keep in Middle Northedge was once a mighty garrison; its glory has faded, but Flamebearer Mazin Tana still strives to protect his community. The priestess
Blood of Vol. The Gates of Passage in Upper Northedge is a temple of the Undying Court. The Overlook district of Upper Dura holds the Shrine of il-Yannah, dedicated to the Path of Light.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
ruckus. 3 The domain’s archfey ruler recently turned down an invitation to the Gloaming Court, offending the Queen of Air and Darkness, whose spies are now sowing discord throughout the domain. 4 The
domain’s archfey has fallen into a magical slumber. Others are looking for someone they can trust to find a way to awaken the archfey. 5 The vegetation is sick in part of the domain, and the contagion is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
shattered realm, but a return to its former glory seems far off. Even in the shattered remnants of the realm, knighthood is among the highest honors one can receive. Knights of the realm, who are all
, searching for a magical remedy to restore the kingdom to its former glory, or seeking to help travelers and remote communities beset by troubles. Achieving knighthood in one of the courts requires a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
glory. As threats loomed on the horizon, Sholeh looked to the legend of the Radiant Citadel as salvation. Sholeh gathered a mighty expeditionary force of adventurers from the civilizations she believed
Radiant Citadel” at the end of this book). This success has prompted new rumors in the Court of Whispers about the twelve civilizations still missing and how they might be found.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
in and out of the structures, which appear long abandoned. An opulent coach, looking distinctly out of place, is parked amid the buildings with its curtains drawn.
The road leading to the buildings
general, Itzmin squandered his family’s fortune, and his family name became synonymous with disgrace. Desperate to regain his former glory, Itzmin sought the guidance of the cultist Orencio and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
academies, grocers, pottery stores, armor vendors — as long as it’s not illegal, you can find it in the Trades Ward. But if you are looking for something illegal, the Trades Ward is likely the place to get
candles. Magic users should be wary in the Court of the White Bull. Long ago, this plaza was a grazing area for livestock, including an albino calf that was born here. The calf’s owner built the White
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
a new opportunity, a new challenge, a new intrigue. It is a place where a promising adventurer like you can find your path to glory, riches, or power through your allegiance to your guild. But first
you’ll need a job that will help you prove your worth.
Today is your lucky day. This afternoon, you received a brief note from one of your contacts: “I heard today from someone who is looking for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
legacy and serving the needs of Baldur’s Gate with the riches earned during his adventuring career, he continued his mercenary explorations, seeking glory and plunder across the Sword Coast. Machil found
less glory over time, though, and even less wealth. Yvandre knows that Machil discovered The Scrivener’s Tale in a vault deep beneath the ruins of Delimbiyran. That capital city of the lost kingdom of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
desperation, and ensure that everyone is supported by family and community. She isn’t a demanding god, but her champions diligently court her favor by trying to further her goals. The Karametra’s Quests
leaving their peaceful lives behind and looking for others to bring into the fold. And her pride in them is all the greater when they manage to build chosen families who journey with them to pursue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
adventure. Humans tend to equate adventurers with people who battle monsters, explore dangerous ruins, delve into deep caverns, and generally stir up trouble, usually in pursuit of gold and glory. Elves
subconsciously, they throw themselves into dangerous situations, not caring whether they survive or perhaps even hoping they don’t. In effect, they’re looking for another chance, seeing their current life or perceived future as unbearable and hoping to stop the clock on this mortal body and start afresh.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
return to notify him of their success in the temple. He can sense whether or not the temple has been restored to its former glory, so if the characters fail to cleanse the temple but tell him they
Pudding Court. The debris can be cleared with a few days of work. However, if the characters want to use this passage as an entry point to attack the Pudding King, they can use a volatile concoction