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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
nature.
The Lords’ Alliance: On one level, the agents of the Lords’ Alliance are representatives of the cities and other governments that constitute the alliance. But, as a faction
with interests and concerns that transcend local politics and geography, the Alliance has its own cadre of individuals who work on behalf of the organizations, wider agenda. Alliance agents are required
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
with a clan of dragons. The discovery of this pact triggered an unprecedented alliance between the Sibling Kings of Aerenal and the dragons of Argonnessen. The Sibling Kings proclaimed that House Vol
her ancestors, Lady Illmarrow has a more important goal: restoring her dragonmark and unlocking godlike powers. The agents of the Emerald Claw who serve her fight either for the good of Karrnath or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
judged. Advocates might intercede on behalf of the characters if they have allied themselves with influential NPCs and factions. For example, characters who become agents of the Lords’ Alliance are more
Breaking the Law Waterdeep is a city of firm laws and swift justice. Adventurers hell-bent on slaughter and plunder won’t fare well in the City of Splendors. The punishments for assault, arson, theft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
cities. The leaders of the Alliance know that the order will survive only if its members support each other, requiring a balance between pride and diplomacy. Rogue agents within the Lords’ Alliance are
Lords' Alliance The Lords’ Alliance is an association of rulers from cities and towns across Faerûn (primarily in the North), who believe that solidarity is needed to keep evil at bay. The rulers of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
assistance from woodsmen, hunters, rangers, barbarian tribes, druid circles, and priests who revere the gods of nature. The Lords’ Alliance. On one level, the agents of the Lords’ Alliance are
individuals who work on behalf of the organizations, wider agenda. Alliance agents are required to be knowledgeable in History, and can always rely on the aid of the governments that are part of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
themselves as ambassadors of their cities, but they also employ covert agents to undermine each other’s plans and carry out less savory tasks. The Lords’ Alliance sponsors mapping expeditions into the peninsula, with the aim of finding more treasures or mines it can plunder.
Lords’ Alliance A number of cities and settlements banded together to form the Lords’ Alliance, a coalition that works actively to eliminate threats to their mutual safety and prosperity. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
threats require a united front. The agents of the Lords’ Alliance work to maintain the delicate network of information and diplomacy that sustains their order, alert for anything that might threaten
arranges for some agents of the Lords’ Alliance to join the expedition: Five dwarf guards from the alliance city of Mirabar. Their names are Nazrok Blueaxe, Kirsil Mantlehorn, Anzar the Brazen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
maintains a fortified garrison and training facility in the Copper Arch district. The Laws of Upper Tavick’s Landing During the war, fears of attacks by foreign agents resulted in the establishment of a
number of laws here that affect visitors, including adventurers, to this day. The soldiers of House Deneith have full authority to act as agents of the Sharn Watch in Upper Tavick’s Landing, and staff of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
boons, such as audiences with powerful figures or exceptions from certain laws. Specific perks are presented in the description of each group patron. The DM should not feel limited to providing only the
perks noted in each group patron’s description. Patrons give a party access to solutions and support they wouldn’t have otherwise, and a patron can use their varied resources to guide their agents or prepare them for greater adventures.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
those who place Waterdeep’s interests above their own. Laeral employs adventurers as agents of the Lords’ Alliance, among them Jalester Silvermane. See appendix B for more information on these NPCs
Lords’ Alliance To become a member of the Lords’ Alliance faction in Waterdeep, a character must be a Waterdavian citizen. Those with criminal records can also join, provided they demonstrate their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Factions and Their Representatives Port Nyanzaru is the lone civilized hub on a vast peninsula of great wealth. Many factions would like to tap into that wealth, and they all have agents vying for
influence in the city or scouting the jungle for opportunities. Some of these can aid the characters, and others will try to hinder them. Laws and Punishments
The merchant princes can create or alter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Northlander pirates. It is a loose confederation of those settlements and their agents, all of whom owe allegiance first to their homelands, and second to the Lords’ Alliance. In the harsh lands of the
the individual members of the alliance. As a group, the agents of the members are interested in the preservation of civilization in the North, and they share what information they can — and oppose what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, to more extraordinary boons, like audiences with powerful figures or exceptions from certain laws. Specific benefits are presented in more detail in the benefits section of each group patron. Beyond
the benefits described in each group patron’s description, patrons can also grant additional favors. If your party is in good standing with your patron—proving yourselves reliable agents who fulfill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
players that the Black Network’s expert killers can be put to better use against the cult leaders of Severin’s inner circle, while Harper agents or forces of the Lords’ Alliance help in the tunnels
Rath Modar Emerald Enclave Cult leaders* Zhentarim assassins Cultist troops Harper agents Chromatic dragons Metallic dragons Devils Devils Giants Giants Evil mercenaries Lords’ Alliance army Temple of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
references for Athas. The Harpers The Veiled Alliance The Veiled Alliance is a secret society dedicated to the overthrow of the evil sorcerer-kings who dominate the Tyr Region. Like the Harpers, its
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Inhabitants Sigil is the backstage of the multiverse. Celestials and Fiends share drinks in genie-owned taverns, agents of evil gods trot through the streets astride nightmares, and hags stable
of laws, and maintenance of civic infrastructure. These groups each follow a philosophy inspired by a cosmic aspect of the multiverse, and they actively recruit visitors and citizens into their ranks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Faction Agents This section presents stat blocks in alphabetical order for members of Sigil’s twelve ascendant factions. These groups and a summary of their beliefs appear on the Ascendant Factions
of Sigil Name Summary Athar Claim the gods are frauds Bleak Cabal Find no sense in the multiverse Doomguard Celebrate destruction Fated Take all they can Fraternity of Order Discover laws to find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
moment or prevent a crucial order from reaching its destination. Harper Agents. Intercepting intelligence during battle is a Harper specialty, and Harper agents can provide key information about cult
, knowing that their own power will be curtailed in a world in which humanoids no longer rule. Agents of the Nine Hells are ferocious fighters, but their presence in the battle makes many other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Solamnia, who are dedicated to upholding the cause of good. Although the Knights don’t exercise political power in the region, it is not unreasonable for the player characters to be their agents, on the
regional rangers dedicated to preserving the land. These groups work together at the behest of the unicorn of the Darken Wood, a powerful creature known as the Forestmaster. The Lords’ Alliance Community
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
information. Second, it strains credulity for any of the factions to send inexperienced agents into the Dark Lady’s lair. The characters receive a sending spell, telling them to meet a faction agent at a local
the Dessarin Valley.
“A powerful shadow dragon called the Dark Lady lairs underneath Rundreth Manor, right here.” She points to a spot on the map. “One of our agents saw robed cultists leaving the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
the laws of Ravnica, involving the efforts not just of the designated legislators but also a network of bureaucrats: aides, writers, researchers, lobbyists, clerks, and so on. The Lyev Column enforces
harmony. A society’s values, they contend, are reflected in the laws it creates. Something is good if it is lawful. To the Azorius, the highest virtue is a society built on stability and order, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
met their contacts before the adventure starts. The Lords’ Alliance and the Zhentarim, on the other hand, have an elaborate system of pass phrases and secret signs that identify their agents to one
alliance agents, and they are often glory hounds seeking personal recognition. Most agents are lawful or neutral; in the courtly circles of the lords, those who don’t follow the rules seldom last long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
some degree of collective protection. NOTEWORTHY LAWS
Of the city’s nuanced and unreliably enforced laws, the following tend to be the most surprising to newcomers.
Foreign Agents. While traders and
their hands dirty, while the Apothecary Alliance and Brethren of Barbers don’t need to throw a punch to strike fear into rivals. From carpenters to grocers, the Forgeworkers’ Lodge to the Wisewoman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
some degree of collective protection. Noteworthy Laws
Of the city’s nuanced and unreliably enforced laws, the following tend to be the most surprising to newcomers.
Foreign Agents. While traders
their hands dirty, while the Apothecary Alliance and Brethren of Barbers don’t need to throw a punch to strike fear into rivals. From carpenters to grocers, the Forgeworkers’ Lodge to the Wisewoman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
players that the Black Network’s expert killers can be put to better use against the cult leaders of Severin’s inner circle, while Harper agents or forces of the Lords’ Alliance help in the tunnels
Rath Modar Emerald Enclave Cult leaders* Zhentarim assassins Cultist troops Harper agents Chromatic dragons Metallic dragons Devils Devils Giants Giants Evil mercenaries Lords’ Alliance army Temple of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
within a web of intrigues. The Trust condones their actions, as long as they break no laws and don’t threaten the state or the status quo. A gnome charlatan can connive to steal a jewel mine from another
agents of the Trust simply pass information through dead drops; some estimate that a third of the nation works for the Trust in this capacity. When the Trust identifies a threat, it acts preemptively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
the war, fears of attacks by foreign agents resulted in the establishment of a number of laws that affect adventurers. The soldiers of House Deneith have full authority to act as agents of the Sharn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Maintain order under the enlightened direction of Atash. Character Role. Characters who align with the Brightguard find the group earnestly seeks to enforce Akharin Sangar’s laws and keep the city
Ghorbani, and its agents are largely chaotic good artisans, philosophers, and merchants who have suffered under Atash’s isolationist policies. Silent Roar agents are usually patient and nonviolent, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
kingship over everything: Nyx, the mortal world, and the Underworld. He might begin, through his agents, by enacting laws that make participation in Heliod’s rites mandatory for the citizens of a polis
themselves the targets of Heliod’s agents, marked as a threat to order and stability in the poleis. Such a campaign might end with the characters appeasing Heliod in some way, convincing the other gods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
to Daggerford bearing news that alliance agents have not only captured one of the werewolves but also conducted a thorough interrogation before putting the creature out of its misery. Eravien Haund (LN
common threats, every lord in it places the fate and fortune of his or her settlement above all others. Agents of the alliance are chosen primarily for their loyalty, and are trained in observation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
contrast to the stiff regimentation of the rest of the Nine Hells, the laws that govern Abriymoch allow the place to operate as a carnival in which any wanton desire can be fulfilled. Justice in All Its
criminal charges are resolved here. The Diabolical Court is an independent institution, answering only to Asmodeus. That fact doesn’t discourage devils from constantly plotting to introduce new laws or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
excellent wine she makes. Darathra enacts and modifies local laws (known as “The Lord’s Decree”), which are then enforced by “The Twelve,” a dozen mounted veterans drawn from the militia to serve in a tenday
of the town. Darathra is a key contact for characters affiliated with the Harpers. The Zhentarim has spies in the town as well, and its agents might contact the characters in the course of “The Long Road” side trek in chapter 6.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Black Network have no desire to become agents and errand-runners for some petty god and her dragon cohorts. This viewpoint makes the Zhentarim an interesting addition to the characters’ possible
allies. Under normal circumstances, the Harpers, the Lords’ Alliance, the Order of the Gauntlet, and the Emerald Enclave would shun ties to the Black Network—and possibly arrest its emissaries. However
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Black Network have no desire to become agents and errand-runners for some petty god and her dragon cohorts. This viewpoint makes the Zhentarim an interesting addition to the characters’ possible
allies. Under normal circumstances, the Harpers, the Lords’ Alliance, the Order of the Gauntlet, and the Emerald Enclave would shun ties to the Black Network—and possibly arrest its emissaries. However
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
situation to change. Harpers are eager to recruit adventurers to help them combat the giant threat. The Lords’ Alliance Various settlements of the North have banded together to form the Lords
’ Alliance, a shaky coalition that proactively eliminates threats to their mutual safety and prosperity. Alliance leaders are often contentious, while their operatives seek honor and glory for themselves and