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The Book of Many Things
few words. He shares leadership of the guild with Boss Delour and has a knack for planning heists. Guild members consider him a brutal but fair leader. Some perceptive guild members—like Kathra
way he’d never experienced before. When the three of them created the Moonstalkers guild, Augustus relished his new life of crime. But over time, his passion has faded. The riches they gathered
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
"} poison damage.Delour the wererat is a sly trickster and consummate thief who rules the Moonstalkers alongside his friend Boss Augustus;Augustus. Delour’s honeyed words and calculating mind make
him dangerous. He can smile and shake someone’s hand while simultaneously plotting to ruin that person.
Expanding the guild’s activities beyond thievery was Delour’s idea. He
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
;retire” from hands-on work to run a thieves’ guild, spearhead some covert enterprise, or enjoy a quiet life of luxury.
When a master thief completes a challenging heist, they often leave
Small note with the words “It’s been fun!” written on it in an ornate script
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Glass bead that looks like an eye
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Pistachio shells
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Two playing cards balanced against
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
as a clan crafter. (For instance, consider the words “guild” and “clan” to be interchangeable.)
Your bond is almost certainly related to the master or the clan that taught
.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the guild artisan background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
member of the Azorius guild, which both enacts and enforces the laws that make Ravnican society function smoothly and safely.
Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Intimidation
Languages: Two of your
even be stripped of your position.
Azorius Guild Spells
Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature
For you, the spells on the Azorius Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
light of the surface world, so your journey isn’t guaranteed to be safe.
Golgari Guild Spells
Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature
For you, the spells on the Golgari Guild
Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.)
Golgari Guild Spells
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
structures that would collapse beneath a human or an orc.
Some thieves’ guilds use kenku as lookouts and messengers. The kenku dwell in the tallest buildings and towers the guild controls
degradation or shifts in meaning. Human messengers might switch words or phrases and garble a message inadvertently, but the kenku produce perfect copies of whatever they hear.
Kenku Adventurers
Kenku
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
find a way to salvation.
2
You helped break a Guild protection racket afflicting a community of immigrants in the Outer City. Now, you can’t travel through that part of the city without your
remain very important to them.
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Personality Trait
1
I judge people by their actions, not their words.
2
If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
identity as a clan crafter. (For instance, consider the words “guild” and “clan” to be interchangeable.) Your bond is almost certainly related to the master or the clan that taught you, or else to the
Suggested Characteristics Use the tables for the guild artisan background in the Player’s Handbook as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
of the Playactors Drama Guild who can handle weightier roles that more melodramatic actors can’t. This has caused friction within the guild as members vie for parts. Rubina’s stage presence extends to
raised eyebrow, she can quiet even the most raucous orchestra sections.
Extracurriculars: Playactors Drama Guild, Strixhaven Show Band Association
Job: None
Bond Boon: Rubina’s gravitas has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Communication The Couriers’ Guild of House Orien runs a standard postal service, delivering messages by horse and lightning rail. Sending a letter to a central station in a major city costs a few
the stones costs 1 gp for every five words in the message and takes one minute for every ten miles between the station and the destination. The gnomes at the receiving station will transcribe the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Important Members Here are some of the Moonstalkers’ most powerful and respected members. Boss Augustus Augustus is a hulking human werewolf of few words. He shares leadership of the guild with Boss
Delour and has a knack for planning heists. Guild members consider him a brutal but fair leader. Some perceptive guild members—like Kathra Bitterwind—have noticed he’s become more reclusive recently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
throughout the guild, he values results over success, accepting and even anticipating that Izzet experiments will end in gloriously unpredictable ways. However, the dragon rarely concerns himself with the
day-to-day running of the guild, preferring to craft long-range plans and let underlings implement the details. Overseeing the daily operations of the guild is the purview of the Izmundi, a board of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
and piers. More common is the situation of groups like the Greengrocers’ Guild or the Brethren of Barbers, who operate out of all corners of the city and therefore claim no physical territory at all
-known shanty called Really Big Oysters, but quickly forget the words and stumble away.
12 A reeking, damp “druid” flees from the direction of the Sewer Keep. If stopped, the panicked man claims
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
prevented a death. You chose not to.
3 Instigator. You’re the architect of someone’s demise, your words spreading death.
4 Liar. You know what happened, but didn’t tell.
Murder Consequences
People are talking. Members of the Watch, the Flaming Fist, the Guild, or others are asking questions. If they find out what the characters did, their trial will be short and their deaths will be just
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
. You’re the architect of someone’s demise, your words spreading death. 4 Liar. You know what happened, but didn’t tell. Murder Consequences People are talking. Members of the Watch, the Flaming Fist
, the Guild, or others are asking questions. If they find out what the characters did, their trial will be short and their deaths will be just. Determine the fallout of the characters’ murderous deeds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
and piers. More common is the situation of groups like the Greengrocers’ Guild or the Brethren of Barbers, who operate out of all corners of the city and therefore claim no physical territory at all
back to Mandorcai’s Mansion. 11 Two drunk sailors invite the characters to join them in singing a well-known shanty called Really Big Oysters, but quickly forget the words and stumble away. 12 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Master Thief Master thieves are known for perpetrating daring heists. They tend to develop a romanticized reputation. A master thief might “retire” from hands-on work to run a thieves’ guild
twigs and twine 5 Small note with the words “It’s been fun!” written on it in an ornate script 6 Glass bead that looks like an eye 7 Pistachio shells 8 Two playing cards balanced against each other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, obscured by frost (see the “Words of the Divine Oracle” section). The teleportation archway looks much the same as it does when viewed from area 6, except it bears no runes, and it can’t be activated
of a cloud giant. He wants to know why the characters have come and tries to be helpful. He knows how the oracle works and can explain what the characters must say to contact it (see “Words of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
yourself in a bustling city, you’re likely to spot a wonderful variety of folk. You hear words in languages utterly foreign to you, and you smell dishes both delectable and strange. Waterdeep is the
abroad, as well as the many expressions of the arts. They spend coin to fund celebrations, contests at the Field of Triumph, upkeep at the city’s temples and shrines, civic projects, guild events, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
28. Grick Snack Watch Post The Xanathar Guild maintains a watch post here, called “Grick Snack” by the bugbears that command it. Two bugbears and six goblins are stationed in this area. 28a. West
left. There you will see the path you are destined to take.” These words seem to emanate from within the obelisk and are meant to sound soothing, but a character who hears the words can discern a hint
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
glances at the note again and wrinkles his nose. “They say Onella speaks the river of destiny in service to Istus. Can’t say how truthful her words are, though. I’m a bit of a skeptic myself.” A Spot
character who takes the Study action to meet her gaze and interpret her words can make a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) or Wisdom (Insight) check. On a success, images flood the character’s mind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
office and discreetly appointed meeting rooms. Criminal trials, tax counts, and professional guild meetings also take place in the High Hall. Most criminal trials are presided over by a proxy judge
laws and ordinances, summaries of judicial decisions and trial outcomes, deed records, guild charters, census tallies, and family genealogies for all the noble houses and sufficiently important
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Guildhouse Locations The following locations are keyed to map 6.2. Map 6.2: DM’s map View Player Version G1: Front Porch Nailed to this lengthy porch are short planks that bear the words “Private
conceals a drop box where visitors stash black-market goods, fenced items, and guild tributes. Any character who lifts the plank sees a dusty satchel in the drop box. The satchel contains 25 sp and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
office and discreetly appointed meeting rooms. Criminal trials, tax counts, and professional guild meetings also take place in the High Hall. Most criminal trials are presided over by a proxy judge
laws and ordinances, summaries of judicial decisions and trial outcomes, deed records, guild charters, census tallies, and family genealogies for all the noble houses and sufficiently important
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
glares at your intrusion.
“Tell us,” the governor continues, “are your people still preparing for battle?”
Along with Lord Bakaris and Governor Miat, the meeting includes guild leaders and
Marshal Vendri (detailed in the “Kalaman Gazetteer” section). It’s clear from the governor’s words and Lord Bakaris’s expression that Bakaris is trying to advance his own agenda. Lord Bakaris told the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Rilsa Rael, the Guild kingpin of Little Calimshan. While Needle loathes the Guild, he sees in Rilsa’s egalitarian tendencies the potential for a hero of the people, and naively hopes she’ll transform
the Guild from a predatory criminal organization into a community police force serving the city’s downtrodden. Baldur’s Mouth is a prime source of opportunity for adventurers in the city, as Needle is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Rilsa Rael, the Guild kingpin of Little Calimshan. While Needle loathes the Guild, he sees in Rilsa’s egalitarian tendencies the potential for a hero of the people, and naively hopes she’ll transform
the Guild from a predatory criminal organization into a community police force serving the city’s downtrodden. Baldur’s Mouth is a prime source of opportunity for adventurers in the city, as Needle is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
elected for life. The current Waterbaron is Nestra Ruthiol, a hot-tempered woman who is wickedly calculating; though she is free with her words and her insults, she seldom takes action against rivals
, it has not been mentioned in her presence since. Some blame the murder on the Hand of Yartar, the local thieves’ guild, but I believe that Kaidrod was killed, and the Waterbaron was implicated, in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
guarantee getting its share of the treasure. Regardless of the arrangement it makes with the characters, “its share” equates to all the treasure. In other words, Xanathar turns on the party once the
can create a painting that qualifies as this key. It takes 3d6 hours to finish the painting. Pair of Bugbear Ears The Xanathar Guild employs bugbears, and characters can chop the ears off any of them. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
prepared. Elan Tanor’thal Elan is a drow mage from a house that ran a lucrative slave trade operation in Skullport until it was driven out by the Xanathar Guild. He hopes to learn enough magic to one day
conquer Skullport for his family. Like most drow, he is predictably treacherous. His silken words are pleasant enough, but any alliance forged with him is doomed to end badly — and most likely in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
NPCs by Guild This section describes various nonplayer characters that belong to each guild. These characters can serve as enemies, rivals, allies, or contacts. In addition to the NPCs presented here
, you can customize the NPCs in the Monster Manual and other sources to make them feel like part of a particular guild.
Also included in this chapter are statistics and descriptions of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
releases arena combatants from area X7. Ten human bandits and five bugbears (all members of the Xanathar Guild) guzzle ale and heckle combatants from the bleachers, while two goblins serve up salted rat
Common, Halfling, and Undercommon. X8. Hall of Statues This 20-foot-wide, magically lit hallway connects various areas controlled by the Xanathar Guild. It has the following features: Lifelike humanoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Shipwrights’ Ball at the Shipwrights’ House, and guild-sponsored galas at the Copper Cup festhall. According to custom, the winners of the various competitions don’t keep their trophies and earnings, but
midnight sales and other promotions. Some celebrants and customers decorate themselves with gold dust and wear coins as jewelry. Guildsmeet (Tarsahk 7). On this holiday, guild members gather in their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
are indifferent toward intruders and attack only in self-defense. Once bound to serve the Waterclock Guild, they’re now free but enjoy the perpetual “rain” here. The cult bullies these Elementals, so
Waterclock Guild and can’t leave the crypts belonging to that organization, even though Shanzezim believes the Waterclock Guild has been defunct for years. Not quite ready to test the binding to make