manners starting with only are found for led

Chitine

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

was to create servile warriors dedicated first to the cult and then, only by association with it, to Lolth. The goddess found this arrangement unacceptable. As punishment, the Spider Queen twisted

to command and create more chitines on its own. These choldriths soon led the chitines to rebel and abandon their creators, founding free colonies elsewhere in the Underdark. On occasion, though

Girallon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

environments abundant with life. They share apes’ adeptness at climbing, although few trees can support the weight of these half-ton creatures. The ruins of cities, especially those found in deep

of several individuals and their offspring, usually led by a dominant adult that also tends to be the oldest member of the group. When on the hunt away from their lair, girallons use roars and body

Naiad

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

personality. Aquatic Collectors. Curious by nature, naiads often seek out what the seas and rivers claim. As a result, they might be found among sunken ruins and shipwrecks, sifting through the remains

belief, and certainly numerous reports tell of charmed nymphs leading lost seafarers home. Yet, if tales of naiad-led galleys appearing amid the headwaters of mountain rivers are true, only the nymphs

Dzaan

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. Dzaan might have become a force to reckon with in the brotherhood had his quest for power not led him to Icewind Dale, where he was killed by the people of Easthaven after making a few too many enemies

tower in the tundra (see “Lost Spire of Netheril”), and Dzaan went out of his way to eliminate anyone who knew of it, including the adventurers who found it and several Ten-Towners with

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

me for turning the tide. 6 An Izzet scientist resents that I sold a scrapped invention I found in the sewer. 7 My undercity explorations led me into an Orzhov vault, and a spirit thinks I

the moss-covered building where I took part in my first reclamation mission. 5 I found something in the sewer that must never come to light. 6 I am forever grateful to the reclaimer who

Rictavio

Monsters Curse of Strahd

stolen away by Vistani and sold to a vampire named Baron Metus to be used as a companion. By the time van Richten found his son, it was too late: the baron had already transformed Erasmus into a vampire

as he can, starting with evil Vistani. Man with a Plan. Van Richten doesn’t know that his former protégé, a good-aligned Vistana named Ezmerelda d’Avenir, has come to Barovia

Investigator

Backgrounds Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

d8 Case 1 A friend was wrongfully accused of murder. You tracked down the actual killer, proving your friend’s innocence and starting your career as a detective. 2 You’re

told you went missing for weeks. When you were found, you had no memory of being gone. Now you search to discover what happened to you. 3 You helped a spirit find peace by finding its missing

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

Her father stood on the first of the three stairs that led down from the portal, unmoving. The scales of his face had grown paler around the edges, but Clanless Mehen still looked as if he could

foreign house. The sword at his back was the same, though, the one he had carried since even before he had found the twins left in swaddling at the gates of Arush Vayem. For all her life, Farideh had

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

against the forces of evil. The dragon stayed home and, in the guise of a human noble named Lord Argynvost, brought new initiates into the order. Enemies of Strahd. Vladimir found himself fighting

Strahd's armies time and again as they swept across the land. When it became clear that Strahd couldn't be stopped, the knights of the order led hundreds of refugees to Argynvost's valley, but Strahd

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

young topaz dragon engages in repeated aerial battles with a young gynosphinx to determine territory. Both of them are secretly starting to enjoy the bouts. 2 A young topaz dragon found and ate a

"} Adventure Hook 1 A pirate ship is found floating on the open sea, the bodies of the crew completely desiccated. The only clue to what happened is a single topaz dragon scale on the deck

Uthgardt Tribe Member

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

among the people as living embodiments of his power. Perhaps they needed a reminder of who they were and from whence they came. The Chosen of Uthgar led bands back to the old ways, and most of your people

Uthgardt stands for. Outlander d8 Personality Trait 1 I’m driven by a wanderlust that led me away from home. 2 I watch over my friends as if they were a litter of

Hermit - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

time apart from the clamor of society, you found quiet, solitude, and perhaps some of the answers you were looking for. Skill Proficiencies: Medicine, Religion Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism kit

number of personal choices or ill-fated circumstances might have led you to turn away from society. You may, if you wish, choose or roll an origin event from the Hermit Origins table. d8 Life

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

was the trigger that led you away from your previous life? Did a great con or heist gone terribly wrong cause you to reevaluate your career? Maybe you were lucky and a successful robbery gave you the

coin you needed to escape the squalor of your life. Did wanderlust finally call you away from your home? Perhaps you suddenly found yourself cut off from your family or your mentor, and you had to find

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

foes when they found them and drove the rest into hiding. With their foes banished to the deepest reaches of the sea, tritons settled in to watch for any sign of their return. Over time, the tritons

the tritons’ role as the world’s true protectors. Staunch Champions Despite their off-putting manners, tritons are benevolent creatures at heart, convinced that other civilized races

Mighty Servant of Leuk-o

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

’s origins and operation can be found in the Mind of Metal, a tome of artificer’s secrets that connects the device to the traditions of the lost Olman people, and which was written by Lum the

sight of the servant, starting with those threatening the artifact— preferably using the servant, if possible. Self-Destruct. By inputting a specific series of lever pulls and button presses

Fazrian the Planetar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

roses mixed with sulfur. Characters who try to track the breeze to its source are led toward Fazrian in area 23b. Warm blood oozes from the walls and drips from the ceiling, starting and stopping for

before it. Those who lack the willingness to sacrifice themselves for a greater end (such as greedy treasure-seekers drawn to Undermountain for no other reason) are found guilty and executed. A mote of

Starting Quest: Cold-Hearted Killer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

starting point. The characters receive this quest from Hlin Trollbane, a retired bounty hunter who has been stalking a serial killer ever since she found a connection between three murders and a small

Starting Quest: Cold-Hearted Killer “Cold-Hearted Killer” is one of two quests designed to kick off the adventure. The characters can get this quest regardless of which town is the adventure’s

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

The map we found showed the entrance to the Priest King’s treasure cache right in the middle of the ruined section of the city. We approached our destination without issue, but as we arrived

groups called flocks. A flock is led by the oldest and most experienced kenku with the widest store of knowledge to draw on, often called Master. Although kenku can’t create new things, they have

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

;n. Recent events in your homeland have led to the abolition of slavery, and a corresponding increase in the traffic between Mulhorand and the distant parts of Faerûn. Those who leave behind

of them stray as far from home as you have. You might be traveling to discover what wonders are to be found outside the deserts and sword-like mountains of your homeland, or perhaps you are on a

Starting the Story

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

Starting the Story Kicking off a dungeon adventure can be as simple as having a mysterious stranger offer the characters a quest while they are at the Yawning Portal (or some other tavern). This

Secret d8 Secret 1 Intends to betray the party 2 Unwittingly provides false information 3 Has a secret agenda (roll another quest) 4 Is a devil in disguise 5 Has led other parties to their doom 6 Is the charmed thrall of a mind flayer 7 Is possessed by a ghost 8 Is a solar in disguise

Mordenkainen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Mordenkainen Renowned for his bravery but not his judgment, Mordenkainen is a powerful spellcaster from Oerth. The chaotic neutral, human wizard led a council of famous archmages known as the Circle

authority on the Abyss, having authored the fabled Demonomicon of Iggwilv. Although Tasha’s motives are fickle, Alustriel has found Tasha an unparalleled ally when their interests align, as Tasha can

Primordial Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

members based in the temple, cult operatives pose as Queen Yolande’s loyal servants. The Order of Falling Ash is led by the Succubus Cinderhide, who serves Gazra, a pit fiend known as the Prince of Ash. Cinderhide can be found in area T8 (see map 1.1).

rouses them to action. Blayne can be found in area T10 (see map 1.1). Children of Suffocating Ooze Members of a street gang from the Free City of Greyhawk form this cult. Their bodies glisten with oozy

Forsaken Deep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

experimental magic, and to commune with the ocean. Its peace shattered when death giants from the Shadowfell found a lightless river that led into the trench and killed the retreat’s original

Family Matters

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

. Years ago, Rosa lived among the San Citlánian elite, but after Orencio’s execution, she fled the city to escape his followers. Starting a new life, Rosa married a man named Evaristo who helped raise

, Rosa decided to return to San Citlán to confront her past. She believes the cult Orencio was involved with is somehow responsible, but she’s found no evidence of this thus far.

Background

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

seek out other sources of magic that could rival the divine. Four of these seekers found their way into the lost city of Tyar-Besil and discovered newly opened tunnels that led to the Fane of the Eye

forces of the Cataclysm destroyed and buried countless cities, but also unearthed ancient ruins and places of power. In the wake of this destruction, the perceived absence of Krynn’s gods led humans to

Path to Mystery

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

investigator. First Case d8 Case 1 A friend was wrongfully accused of murder. You tracked down the actual killer, proving your friend’s innocence and starting your career as a detective

. 2 You’re told you went missing for weeks. When you were found, you had no memory of being gone. Now you search to discover what happened to you. 3 You helped a spirit find peace by finding its

Meetings with Sarusanda

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

teeth chattering, “Occultists? How droll! A better question: where are your manners?” Sarusanda uses Speak with Dead to commune with a preserved skull she found in this room. The skull belonged to a

encounters, starting with the first and proceeding in order. Wounded Pride The remnants of a deadly battle lie about this chamber: broken bits of furniture, scattered weapons, and two bodies shrouded in

M4. Dormitories

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

steady series of new residents over long years. Creatures. A group of five monks led by an elder monk can be found here at any time, sleeping, eating, and taking part in decidedly non-monastic

activities (gambling, flinging chamber pots at one another, comparing dueling scars, plotting a way to rob the treasury, and so forth). Treasure. Though anything of value brought to or found in the

Gracklstugh

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

Gracklstugh After days of walking in the deep, dark places beneath the surface, I was led, in heavy chains, to Gracklstugh, on the shores of the Darklake. I was set to work almost immediately at a

the iron they were starting with. Hammering, refining, and careful polishing gave the metal the strength and sleekness necessary, and diligent sharpening added wicked edges to many of the blades I

A Great Frog Race

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

A Great Frog Race Characters following the student who invited them to the frog race are led to the fireside lounge (area F5) of Firejolt Café. As in the scene above, the student speaking in this

chalk to mark lanes on the floor, and multiple students are trying to corral the frogs into a starting position. A student notices the characters and shouts, “You’re just in time! Want to race these

Shown the Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Shown the Door When the characters are ready to enter Little Lockford, they’re led to the town’s fortified entrance by Sergeant Yombad Cragknuckle (neutral good deep gnome), the highest ranked of the

Aids. The sergeant recalls that potions of healing and healer’s kits can be found in the city infirmary in Turbine Heights. Additionally, if the characters show Sergeant Cragknuckle the map of Little

Chapter 4: Wave Echo Cave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

bandit attacks that devastated this area. In the centuries since, countless prospectors and adventurers have searched for the lost mine, but none succeeded until the three Rockseeker brothers found the

entrance a month ago. Unfortunately, the dwarves didn’t realize they were being followed by spies working for Nezznar the Spider, and the Rockseekers inadvertently led the villain to their prize. The

Daask

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

Daask … is led by monsters from Droaam. … is based in the Cogs but has been recently expanding into the lower wards. … specializes in violent crime and extortion. … is aggressively targeting the

changelings are all found in Daask, but the organization is built around a monstrous core: gnolls, ogres, minotaurs, harpies, even a handful of trolls. The leaders of Daask include oni and medusas. Daask

Order in Baldur's Gate

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

known as patriars and grew wary of the influx of strangers settling beyond their walls. The creation of various additional taxes on trade and travel led to violence breaking out between the Upper City

banner, that of the Flaming Fist. Eltan used the mercenaries to quash what pockets of disorder he found, punishing lawbreakers for their crimes. Though plenty of theft, blackmail, and assassination continued behind closed doors, the founding of the Flaming Fist marked a new chapter in the city’s story.

Creating a Rogue

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

thieves’ guild master? Or did you leave your guild in search of bigger risks and bigger rewards? Is it greed that drives you in your adventures, or some other desire or ideal? What was the trigger that led

escape the squalor of your life. Did wanderlust finally call you away from your home? Perhaps you suddenly found yourself cut off from your family or your mentor, and you had to find a new means of support

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