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Star Spawn Larva Mage

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

or Kezef—usually a warlock or other spellcaster—contacts the comet-borne emissary of an Elder Evil, the emissary can merge with a mortal consciousness to create a larva mage. None of the

available for communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil

It's an Academy of Mages

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

It’s an Academy of Mages Study at Strixhaven isn’t about learning to be a wizard but about learning to be a historian, an artist, an orator, a scientist, or some other profession—while using magic to

, described in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything, can excel in studying history at Lorehold College by virtue of their connection to an ancestral spirit.) Magic is everywhere on campus. The campus culture

Aurum NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

research goes missing, is the Concordian to blame? 3 A member of the Gold Concord is on the run from the Aurum after learning a terrible secret. 4 An imprisoned Concordian mobilizes a network of contacts and well-placed Aurum members in order to secure their own release.

Inside the House

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Inside the House House Dimir has a clandestine aspect hidden from all but its most important members. The guildmaster, Lazav, and his direct contacts guide and manipulate the covert operations of the

are concerned. Any given Dimir agent knows of no more than a handful of alleyway contacts and dossier drop spots. One agent knows another only by a code name, or receives communications only at a

Setting the Tone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

relationships and in learning. Can you earn a professor’s trust? Can you get unrestricted access to the library stacks? Can you impress that mysterious stranger? At the DM’s discretion, accomplishing

who accomplishes a meaningful personal goal could receive one to five hero points, as described in chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Another twist that works well with a Morgrave campaign is to

A Grim Discovery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

more, the character confirms that the dwarf was killed by burnt othur fumes (a poison detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The dwarf has been dead for 5 minutes and thus is beyond the help of a

no way of learning that the dwarf was murdered by the vengeful Kala Mabarin, who got close enough to him in the crowd to poison him, then led him to the alley to die.

Modrons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

. In rare cases, a modron goes rogue and develops its own will. In these cases, other modrons are sent to recover or destroy their malfunctioning kin. The guide swore “beep boop” meant “hello, friend.” I don’t know why they’re after us! —A planar explorer learning modrons have no sense of humor

Franchise Downtime

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

development. A few possible downtime activities are suggested below, but the party’s downtime escapades can include anything that you and the players come up with. The Orrery Learning more about the

approach the characters take, remember that learning the full scope of the orrery’s history, the secrets of its creator, and the range of its powers is the goal of the whole campaign. Whatever small bits

Worshiping Athreos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

River Guide cares only for the single coin he’s owed by any who board his skiff. During the feast of the Necrologion, which gives its name to the eighth month in the calendar of Meletis, pious souls

he collected the coins anew, the gods would free the River Guide from his service and welcome him into their ranks. Ever since, Athreos has labored, both at ferrying the dead and in search of his

Patron Benefits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

patron has abundant resources to facilitate it. You can call in a favor to delegate the work of researching lore (a downtime activity described in the Player’s Handbook or Xanathar’s Guide to Everything

the Player’s Handbook or Xanathar’s Guide to Everything), you pay only one-half the normal cost, assuming that what you are studying is something the university teaches. Training in languages, musical

Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

experts share contacts, exchange resources such as materials or tools, and leverage their collective influence to affect politics for their benefit. Alternatively, merchants and other business owners

existing enchanted items and might be willing to buy or trade adventurers’ spoils. 4 Moneychangers. These merchants deal in all forms of currency, acting as bankers, loan agents, and crucial contacts for

Dukha Bhatiyali

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Dukha, he offers to guide them for 100 gp. A character who haggles and succeeds on a DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) check convinces him to reduce this price by 25 gp. Once a deal’s been made, he shares these

the hope of learning more from the riverine. He has little further information and, at this time, he doesn’t share that he’s a weretiger. Dukha’s boat is a narrow, flat-bottomed skiff with room for

Seeking the Ritual Site

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

other distraction of your design. More information on Candlekeep can be found in the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide. Mantol-Derith Duergar, drow, and svirfneblin trade and exchange information in the

-Derith can be found in Out of the Abyss and the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide. Neverwinter Depending on how much time the characters spent in Neverwinter in episode 3, they might have heard tales of

Doña Rosa's Vecindad

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

know about this fiend. Use the following information to guide the conversation: The creature the characters hunt is named Serapio. He is Doña Rosa’s son, not a monster. She had thought Serapio was

. Learning more from her requires effective roleplaying to win her over, as well as a successful DC 13 Charisma (Persuasion) check. Inside the Apartment Doña Rosa’s tiny apartment consists of a living room

Path of the Ancestral Guardian

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Path of the Ancestral Guardian Some barbarians hail from cultures that revere their ancestors. These tribes teach that the warriors of the past linger in the world as mighty spirits, who can guide

and protect the living. When a barbarian who follows this path rages, the barbarian contacts the spirit world and calls on these guardian spirits for aid. Barbarians who draw on their ancestral

Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

? How does this threat connect to the Darklord seeking their desires? Consider who might need the characters’ aid and might guide them to deeper mysteries. Detail Key Locations. Briefly describe distinct

dinner. 2 The Darklord contacts the adventurers via letters or dreams. 3 The Darklord meets the adventurers disguised as a nonthreatening inhabitant or animal. 4 The Darklord meets

Chapter 13: The Amber Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

hidden from the rest of the world until the end of time. Unfortunately for the wizards, even the will of a god couldn’t prevent other evil creatures from learning the temple’s location. The wizards

Guide. If Kasimir Velikov (see chapter 5, area N9a) is with the party, his ring of warmth protects him from the effects of the extreme cold. When Strahd came to the temple seeking immortality

Vistani

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

traditions, many Vistani travel between domains, learning much of hidden lands, the many faces of evil, and the strange wonders of the Mists. A people unto themselves, Vistani refuse to be captives of a

same world as Barovia, many Vistani look toward the future, learning from their traditions and from one another to better face whatever lies ahead. Vistani bands consist primarily of one or more

Licensed Region

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Campaign” in chapter 1 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.) You are expected to expand your trade and branding throughout the region. You’ll seize new markets, develop new offerings, increase your network

of contacts, and safeguard the king and queen’s spoiled kids so the monarchs think of you positively. You can ship goods to two cities or other settlements outside your region. GROUP DYNAMIC An

Patron Benefits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

favors are the benefits you gain for having an immortal being as your group’s patron, and they might include any of the following boons: Contacts. Your group is almost certainly not the only one

that can control or reward your party, the Draconic Prophecy can be similar to an Immortal Being patron. The Prophecy can act as a guide for adventurers who seek to fulfill it—or to steer its

Smuggler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

of the moon and sold it for twice its value in the morning. In your more charitable times, you have transported innocents out of war zones or helped guide herd animals to safety on the banks of a

. Saltmarsh Ties It’s an open secret, at least among the old-timers in town, that Gellan Primewater runs the biggest smuggling operation in this section of the coast. You have contacts with him and his organization, enabling you to request an audience with him as necessary.

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

entering the temple (“I serve the Black Earth”). Although they know of the prophet, neither halfling has met Marlos Urnrayle. The corrupted Nettlebees’ main contacts are Hellenrae in the Sacred Stone

burial hall. Those who do receive a supernatural charm (see “Other Rewards” in chapter 7, “Treasure,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide), which is a spiritual blessing that mimics a potion or spell of your

Goblinoids

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

south of Darguun. They are infamous raiders, and while they have brokered a truce with the Ghaal’dar, anyone venturing into the Seawall Mountains had best travel with a Marguul guide. As a Marguul

khesh’dar (“silent folk”), learning the skills of rogue, monk, or ranger. The khesh’dar are spreading agents across the Five Nations, and you never know when a city goblin might turn out to be a deadly

Brass Dragon Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

everything any other one is aware of. Aasterinian encourages all dragons to think for themselves rather than relying on the ideas or opinions of others. She cherishes learning and invention and

Guide). Talkative Denizens. Creatures within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair find pleasure in hearing the sound of their own voices. The air is filled with a deafening chorus of birds and small animals, and sapient creatures talk extensively.

Class Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

went on a spiritual journey to find myself and instead found a spirit animal to guide, protect, and inspire me. 5 I was struck by lightning and lived. Afterward, I found a new strength within me that let

, learning all I needed to swear my own sacred oath. 5 Evil must be opposed on all fronts. I feel compelled to seek out wickedness and purge it from the world. 6 Becoming a paladin was a natural

Additional Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

narrative or if the players get off track. Each can be expanded as you like, and is meant to tie into one of the main chapters in the adventure (or to let you gently guide the players in that direction). Each

burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the

Additional Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

narrative or if the players get off track. Each can be expanded as you like, and is meant to tie into one of the main chapters in the adventure (or to let you gently guide the players in that direction). Each

burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the

Ancient Being

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

purpose. Types of Ancient Beings From brooding dragons to unfathomable voices whispering from the dark, ancient beings guide and empower mortals for inscrutable reasons. The relationship your group has

scroll. Research. Relying on an ancient being’s network of contacts, the being’s vast collection of lore, or perhaps the being’s direct teaching helps you unearth hidden secrets. If you can contact

Additional Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

narrative or if the players get off track. Each can be expanded as you like, and is meant to tie into one of the main chapters in the adventure (or to let you gently guide the players in that direction). Each

burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the

Sylvira Savikas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

shield with Sylvira, Gargauth telepathically contacts the character with the most influence in the party and suggests an alternative course of action: “Take me to the Nine Hells, and I’ll swear to serve

you faithfully as both a guide and an advisor.” Gargauth’s offer is genuine, for the fiend desperately wants the shield taken to the Nine Hells. It believes (incorrectly) that it will be able to

Bryn Shander Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

item, roll on Magic Item Table B in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, or allow each player to choose one item from that table. Duvessa Shane’s Quest After dispatching scouts to check on the other

bandits) stand watch on deck while the ship is in port. Use the ship deck plan in appendix C of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to represent the Moon Maiden, if necessary. Treasure. Captain Thunderhale keeps a

Academy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

such efforts. You can call in a favor to delegate the work of researching lore (a downtime activity described in the Player’s Handbook and Xanathar’s Guide to Everything) to a colleague, contact

receive a discount on any education you wish to pursue. When you undergo training as a downtime activity (as described in the Player’s Handbook or Xanathar’s Guide to Everything), you pay half the normal

The Thornapple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

characters’ questions, use the following details to guide the conversation: Zenia was shopping along the River of Gold, escorted by several of her family’s servants, when she suddenly felt ill. A

for the attack. Characters can convince Nargis to reveal more through roleplaying or by succeeding on a DC 12 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check. Use the following points to guide Nargis’s

Bardic Colleges

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

the bards, each of which is named after one of the colleges. See chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for the game statistics of these magic instruments. Long ago, bards who sought the rank of

a considerable library of songs) and more with history, heraldry, and folklore, making it a key center of learning for bards of the College of Lore, as described in the Bard College class feature in

The Xaryxian Threat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

The Xaryxian Threat Prince Xeleth is a chaotic evil astral elf aristocrat (see Boo’s Astral Menagerie) who wears a ring of shooting stars. After learning of his sister’s escape from custody, Xeleth

base while staying 250 feet away from it. Their weapons open fire on any ship that tries to leave the base. (See chapter 2 of the Astral Adventurer’s Guide for information about star moths and their

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