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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
physical laws affect them. They defy gravity with flight that doesnât rely solely upon their great wings, and gravitational force empowers both their devastating breath weapon and the exploding
before swapping back.
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A cult devoted to a Great Old One of the Far Realm seeks an alien monolith that can summon its master, but the site is guarded by an amethyst dragon.
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An amethyst
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
surrounding an adult emerald dragon;adult emerald dragon's lair.
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An adult emerald dragon spies on the adult red dragon who killed the emerald dragonâs mate, looking for weaknesses
features:
Lava Tubes. When the volcano is quiet, the dragon uses the lava tubes to come and go from the lair.
Great Hall. The emerald dragon resides in a grand rectangular hall near the center of the
Dispater Tiefling
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Mordenkainenâs Tome of Foes
The great city of Dis occupies most of Hellâs second layer. It is a place where secrets are uncovered and shared with the highest bidder, making tieflings tied to Dispater excellent spies and infiltrators.
Hobgoblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
Hobgoblins are relentless soldiers that cleave to rigid tactics and orders. I fear their less-predictable scouts and spies more.
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War is the lifeblood of hobgoblins. Its glories are
for the achievement to mean anything, a hobgoblin must abide by the raceâs code of honor in doing so.
Glory can be earned by discovery of great resources (such as finding a new vein of iron or
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
capable of flight, and similar objects provoke a great desire for the kenku to acquire the items for themselves.
Despite their lack of wings, kenku love dwelling in towers and other tall structures
a talent for learning and memorizing details. Thus, ambitious kenku can excel as superb spies and scouts. A kenku who learns of clever schemes and plans devised by other creatures can put them to use
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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with that of snakes, producing a caste-based society of hybrids in which the most snakelike are the leaders and the most humanlike are spies and agents in foreign lands.
Humans Transformed
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people who became yuan-ti were one of the original human civilizations. Their society built great temples of stone and forged metal into armor, tools, and weapons. In their ceremonies they paid homage to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Caverns of Thought The spies of Ilsensine report to the Caverns of Thought, a hostile realm of alien tunnels deep beneath the Outlands. Cold and calculating, Ilsensine is a divine entity revered
thralls, protect the hive mind, which intersects with Gzemnidâs Realm (detailed below). The Great Brain rarely entertains visitors. However, creatures who aspire to slay or supplant gods sometimes find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Thronehold Capital: Throneport Hallmarks: Entertainers, international intrigue, spies After forging a united kingdom, Galifar I realized early on that the crown could not rule from one of the
power on an island in Scions Sound. There he built the great castle of Thronehold. After Jarotâs death and the rejection of the line of succession that led to the Last War, the island and castle were
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
city), the Church of Lolth (based in Arach-Tinilith), Bregan Dâaerthe (company of drow spies, mercenaries, and assassins)
The City of Spiders is carved out of and built within a great cavern the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
found the entrance a month ago. Unfortunately, the Rockseekers did not realize they were being trailed by spies working for Nezznar, the Black Spider, and they inadvertently led the drow villain to their
in Wave Echo Cave, forcing him to proceed with great caution. The adventurers now have the chance to aid Gundren, avenge his kin, and put a stop to the nefarious schemes of the Black Spider. And of course, the hoard of powerful magic rumored to be hidden in the mines is a rich prize.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
because it reminds him of home and is a great place to meet visitors. Caged in his room are three flying snakes that he uses to deliver messages to his spies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Svalich Road passes through Strahdâs domain. Three settlements lie on the road like beads on a string: Krezk to the west, Vallaki in the heart of the valley, and Barovia to the east. Strahd has spies in
great Vistani fortune-tellers, none compares to Madam Eva. If knowledge of the future is what you seek, Madam Eva will tell you your fate. A prescient Vistana canât see her own future or the future of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
an amphitheater often revolve around deception. Great performances get audiences immersed in what theyâre seeing, lowering their defenses and allowing pickpockets and spies to work. Backstage, the
. Many performers moonlight as assassins, spies, and thieves, given their talents and resources, and as such many amphitheaters contain hidden shrines to Phenax. Amphitheater Adventures Adventures in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
unleash an army of undead. In the city of Sharn, a team of spies pulls off an impossible schemeâbreaking into the impenetrable vaults of House Kundarak. But instead of gold, they find a secret that
unknown in either the modern world or any world of medieval fantasy. Great cities where castles scrape the sky prosper throughout the continent of Khorvaire, and a thriving aristocracy of merchant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
nods in appreciation. She continues: âWhat I am about to tell you requires the utmost discretion,â the queen says. âMy spies have uncovered evidence of several new cults based in the Temple of
Elemental Evil. The cultists are planning the widespread death of innocents across this region, and I wonât stand for it.
âMy spies infiltrated Nulb, a village near the temple, and stole a record book from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
has varied terrain, with prairies, mountains, and shallow rivers. The Outlands is a great disk. In fact, those who envision the Outer Planes as a wheel point to the Outlands as proof, calling it a
microcosm of the planes. That argument might be circular, since the arrangement of the Outlands inspired the idea of the Great Wheel in the first place. Evenly spaced around the outside edge of the circle
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
them. Characters who make use of inside knowledge (asking to see Gar Shatterkeel or Reash, or to sign on with Grimjaw) are considered to be either important guests or spies who know too much. If the
characters entered through the water gate (area K11), three Crushing Wave reavers (chapter 7) provide escort instead. The escort takes the party to the great hall (area K16), where Grimjaw interviews
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
fiefdoms that serve as the Great Kingdomâs navy Shar, the Hidden Empire of Father of Obedience Korenth Zan (human?) Isolated order of Suloise militants whose spies operate across the Flanaess Spindrift
Eastern Flanaess Once a powerful force for order and good, the Great Kingdom of Aerdy has declined over the last century to a state of utter decadence. The reigning overkingâIvid V, patriarch of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
ranks include a number of rogues, spellcasters, and spies. Few organizations or movements in Athas operate across multiple city-states, but the Veiled Alliance is one of them. Heroes who give their
to all who employ defiling magic. No great druid organizations span the entire Tyr Region, but a number of smaller, localized druid circles are concerned with the disturbances and disasters triggered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
What Is Avernus? Avernus serves as the front line of the great clash between the evil forces of chaos and law known as the Blood War. Demons from the Abyss use the River Styx to enter Avernus, where
serve Zariel, though other Lords of the Nine send forces here to help repel demonic invaders. Devils who are not part of Zarielâs legions serve as emissaries from the other layers or as spies for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
gaining undue influence. The Ytepkas also work covertly to eliminate the threat from pirates, but theyâve been unable to locate the piratesâ base or track down pirate spies in the city. A handsome reward
society judges that someone has damaged the social fabric of Chult or is on the verge of committing a great wrong, it presents a warning by anonymously delivering an iron token bearing the likeness of a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
come to Barovia. It takes more than one old man with a death wish to frighten Strahd; nevertheless, the vampire has his spies searching Barovia for van Richten. Strahd would like very much to meet the
interest in them. If they exhibit great fortitude and defiance, his interest is piquedâeven more so if the character displays uncommon knowledge or beauty. Such a person might not be worthy to succeed him, but the man or woman might provide amusement to Strahd as a new possession.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
nearby streams and valleys to support a good number of independent prospectors. The exchange is a great place to meet people who spend a lot of time out and about in the countryside surrounding
those who share the Zhentarimâs pursuits, such as wealth and power. Even if the party wipes out the Redbrand gang, Halia might still extend the offer in an effort to gain friends (and spies) within the party. If a character agrees, Halia gives the individual the title of Fang.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
also a prime location for pickpockets and spies. Most days, wealthy petitioners are turned away and must seek other means to solve their problems. Inner Butterfly Court The north side of the city is
District The southwest part of Yongjing houses hundreds of earthen kilns, where the famed white-and-blue porcelain of Great Xing is painted and fired. Potters work in assembly lines to meet a quota of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
ten arrows for each one to keep the creatures from scaling the walls. Spread Far and Wide Gnolls never set up permanent camps, though they might linger for a few days at the site of a particularly great
encroaching on dwarven territory, send reliable spies to human settlements in the region, while pulling back as many of our folk as you can manage. Instruct the spies to pass along updates each day
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
also serves as an unofficial records office, registering claims to various streams and excavations around the area. The exchange is a great place to meet people who spend a lot of time in the countryside
to join the Zhentarim. Even if the party wipes out the entire Redbrand gang, Halia may still extend the offer in an effort to gain powerful friends (and spies) within the party. If a character agrees
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, the group employs many agents and spies to look after its interests. The Circle of Eight is much less benevolent than the Harpers; its wizards are not particularly concerned about tyranny and are more
druids of the Flanaess belong to a great order known as the Old Faith. Each region of the continent falls under the purview of a Great Druid, who in turn oversees a hierarchy of lower-ranking druids
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
clandestine work might be selected to join the ranks of the Imperial Ghosts, versatile soldiers who serve as spies for the empire. Names Names in Great Xing are ungendered and place an individualâs family name
Life in Yongjing Residents of Yongjing take great pride in their city and frequently boast about everything from its venerable age and historic architecture to its lack of unsavory elementsâsuch as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
and is universally viewed with suspicion. War Wizards The potential for wizards to influence the outcome of battle is something no ruler in Faerûn can afford to ignore, and most great armies seek to
magic oath of service to the Crown. In this role, War Wizards serve as bodyguards, advisors, and even spies. Members of the royal family, Purple Dragon Knights, and officers of the Purple Dragons
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
of the dead against the people of KhorvaireâŠ
In the city of Sharn, a brilliant team of spies pull off an impossible scheme â breaking into the impenetrable vaults of House Kundarak. But instead of
entire nation, leaving terrible scars behind. Crime and corruption lurk in the great cities of Khorvaire. Hidden dragons shape the course of history. Sinister fiends influence the dreams of the unwary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
CoupleOfKooks âSure, Sigilâs got everything you could ever wantâif you can find it! My advice? Hire a tout to do your shopping. Last time I visited the Great Bazaar, it took me so long to find my way
the Free League occupy a wide spectrum of roles in Sigil, but they tend toward autonomous ventures, acting as merchants, mercenaries, and even spies for other factions. Indeps keep to themselves and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
village of Barovia cowers in the shadow of Castle Ravenloft, Strahdâs home and fortress. The castle stands atop a great spire of rock, invincible and ever watchful. Every night, thousands of bats fly
his spies watch them closely. When the time is right, Strahd invites his âguestsâ to Castle Ravenloft. He aims to turn them against one another, torment them, and kill them, as he has done with so many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
a great many sacrifices to function. Tabaxi thieves might try to steal the jewel and bear it safely back to Maztica, perhaps trading it for the release of enslaved loved ones. Conversely, a villain
Nyanzaru, or some other city, word of the sale quickly reaches the spies of wealthy Calishite merchants. A bidding war might ensue, or assassins might be sent to retrieve the stone and quietly dispose
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Alanik Ray and Arthur Sedgwick Known as the Great Detective, Alanik Ray possesses an unrivaled deductive mind. The century-old elf has a knack for seeing through falsehoods, a talent aided by decades
they go. Use the statistics of spies to approximate both Alanik Ray and Arthur Sedgwick. Consider the following plots when featuring the detectives in your adventures: Alanik is confounded by a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
supplier in all the planes. As the lord of Dis, he oversees a mining and smelting operation that continually churns out weapons and armor. Using some of the great number of secret techniques Dispater has
to dwelling in the libraries inside his iron palace. He employs a network of spies and informants to watch over anyone that might threaten him, a measure of his deep paranoia. Dispater has created an