matters set with once arise for for lashers

Oath of Vengeance

Classes Player’s Handbook

the will of the gods, when a thieves’ guild grows too violent, when a dragon rampages through the countryside—at times like these, paladins arise and swear an Oath of Vengeance to set

Oath of Vengeance Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

, when a thieves’ guild grows too violent and powerful, when a dragon rampages through the countryside — at times like these, paladins arise and swear an Oath of Vengeance to set right

Mite

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

quickly become a brawl. Heralds of Frustration. Mites are natives of the Feywild that arise when a creature becomes so irritated with a situation or event that it lashes out in violence. That

might be set at the top of a flight of stairs to send creatures crashing down. Locks might be jammed with debris, gems replaced with fakes, and prized treasures stolen away. Mites aim to kill only if

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

with goblins for at least as long as humans have worked with dogs and horses, and in goblin society those two animals serve similar purposes. Family Matters A goblin tribe is organized in a four

-tiered caste system made up of lashers, hunters, gatherers, and pariahs. The status of every family in the tribe is based on its importance to the tribe’s survival. Families that belong to the

Gambler

Backgrounds Acquisitions Incorporated

All you need to make a lot of gold is a little gold. Except at those times when all you need to have no gold at all is a little gold. Whether you’re a good gambler or a bad one rarely matters

Proficiencies: Deception, Insight Tool Proficiencies: One gaming set Languages: Any one of your choice Equipment: One gaming set, a lucky charm, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp

Athlete

Backgrounds Mythic Odysseys of Theros

respect bordering on reverence. Athletes arise from all walks of life and all cultures and quite often cross paths with one another. Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Athletics Tool Proficiencies

: Vehicles (land) Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A bronze discus or leather ball, a lucky charm or past trophy, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Favored Event

Barbarian Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

sufficient to defeat whatever threats arise. A Life of Danger A barbarian plays an important role as a protector of their people and a leader in times of war. Life in the wild places of the world is

stranger in the area of the campaign? Or is the campaign set in a rough-and-tumble frontier where barbarians are common? What led you to take up the adventuring life? Were you lured to settled lands

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

victories. 2 A sapphire dragon is bound by an ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures. 3 A sapphire dragon

the lair. Cobweb-Choked Tunnels. Adventurers who manage to access the other side of the cave’s crystal walls discover a network of dark, cobweb-choked tunnels extending deep into the earth, set

Personalities

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Personalities Although the NPCs the characters lead are ostensibly allies, many belong to different factions, and old grudges and differences in ethos aren’t easily set aside. Personality conflicts

might arise among the followers in the expanded party, and the adventurers would be well advised to head off potential trouble. For example, having Lords’ Alliance troops acting as scouts while keeping Zhentarim mercenaries close at hand will help keep those factions from fighting.

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

contemplating the beauty and wonders of the multiverse. 2 I am a sworn protector against the depredations of the Far Realm, and I will root out its corruption wherever it may arise. 3 What

is set beneath a mountain ridge between two deep tarns, with streams flowing down toward the lowlands. The lair has the following features: Entrances. Two cave entrances provide access to the lair

Foaming Mugs

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

payment. Characters who complete this quest also earn a 10 percent discount on goods bought at Blackiron Blades—a little thank-you from the establishment’s grateful owner. Complications arise when goblins

find the sled before the characters do. The characters must either fight the goblins or finagle the ingots from them using guile or stealth. To further complicate matters, the goblins have a wagon

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

wherever it may arise. 3 What use is vast knowledge or insight if it is not shared with those who can appreciate it? 4 Although some are fascinated by words, I think numbers are the true

the dragon, the deeper the purple color of the crystals. Amethyst Dragon Lair Features The amethyst dragon lair shown in map 5.1 is set beneath a mountain ridge between two deep tarns, with streams

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

collection in the chaos. To complicate matters, rifflers (see chapter 21) have learned of the heist and are trying to beat the characters to the score. Extraplanar Eviction. The marids who constructed

characters to track down her guest’s identity while she monitors the guest’s recovery. Tie the identity of this guest—and the inevitable complications that arise—to the direction you want to take the

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: An Orzhov insignia, a foot-long chain made of ten gold coins, vestments, a set of fine clothes, and

’t think of anything to look forward to. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Wealth. I will do whatever it takes to

Primal Instinct

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Primal Instinct People of towns and cities take pride in how their civilized ways set them apart from animals, as if denying one’s own nature was a mark of superiority. To a barbarian, though

where rage takes over, giving them superhuman strength and resilience. A barbarian can draw on this reservoir of fury only a few times without resting, but those few rages are usually sufficient to defeat whatever threats arise.

Set Expectations

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

Set Expectations Well before you assemble a group around a game table, pitch the adventures you’re thinking about running to your prospective players. Note the types of conflicts that might arise

Goblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Family Matters A goblin tribe is organized in a four-tiered caste system made up of lashers, hunters, gatherers, and pariahs. The status of every family in the tribe is based on its importance to

such a whip is enough to elevate a goblin to the master caste of lashers. Often the secret is guarded by one family in a tribe, which enjoys prestige and influence because it controls the supply of whips

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures. 3 A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind

manage to access the other side of the cave’s crystal walls discover a network of dark, cobweb-choked tunnels extending deep into the earth, set with natural steps and shelves throughout. The

Second Session

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

pleased with capturing Varram, the Emerald Enclave is nonplussed, believing that capturing him only complicates matters. Varram has already demonstrated a willingness to corrupt the natural order, making

increased their patrols and fortified their positions. Discovering the truth will lead the adventurers to ”Neronvain,” part of “Chapters 11 and 12: Death to the Wyrmspeakers.” Setup: Metallic Dragons, Arise

Iroas's Villains

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

stubborn and takes losing a challenge personally, sometimes declaring a vendetta if he believes the challenge was won dishonorably. Iroas’s followers sometimes forsake mercy and compassion, as matters

Iroas’s Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the god’s followers. Iroas’s Villains d6 Villain 1 A knight in the polis guard regularly subjects his soldiers

Keranos's Villains

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

Keranos’s Villains Inspiration, unguided by morals and ethics, is a dangerous force, but Keranos isn’t usually concerned with matters of good or evil. As such, a charismatic leader, acting on

followers would work admirably. The Keranos’s Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the god’s followers. Keranos’s Villains d6 Villain 1 An oracle (see chapter 6

Diseases

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

specifics of how a disease works aren't bound by a common set of rules. Diseases can affect any creature, and a given illness might or might not pass from one race or kind of creature to another. A plague

might affect only constructs or undead, or sweep through a halfling neighborhood but leave other races untouched. What matters is the story you want to tell.

Second Session

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

pleased with capturing Varram, the Emerald Enclave is nonplussed, believing that capturing him only complicates matters. Varram has already demonstrated a willingness to corrupt the natural order, making

their patrols and fortified their positions. Discovering the truth will lead the adventurers to “Neronvain,” part of “Chapters 11 and 12: Death to the Wyrmspeakers.” Setup: Metallic Dragons, Arise

Mythic Monsters

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

Mythic Monsters This section describes three of Theros’s most infamous terrors, beings whose might and dreadful deeds set them apart as menaces of legendary proportions. While many of Theros’s

greatest myths arise from storied terrors—like the hydra Polukranos or the dreaded titans—the monsters in this section have a feature that sets them apart: mythic traits. Mythic traits transform battles

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, Intimidation Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set Languages: Choose one of Celestial, Draconic, Goblin, or Minotaur Equipment: A Boros insignia, a feather from an angel&rsquo

;s wing, a tattered piece of a Boros banner (a souvenir from a famous battle), a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 2 gp (Boros-minted 1-zino coins) Feature: Legion Station You have

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

You’re an entertainer at heart, a performer with a flair for the dramatic and a love of the spotlight. You’ve spent years honing your craft, mastering a demanding set of skills so you can

, a set of common clothes, a belt pouch containing 10 gp (a mix of Azorius and Boros 1-zino coins), and a bottle of sweet, red juice A Flair for the Dramatic Rakdos performance styles typically fuse

Criminal - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

type of gaming set, thieves’ tools Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp Criminal Origins Criminals are pervasive in Baldur

; but what you learn you pass on to the Guild. 4 The inequality of Baldur’s Gate has driven you to take matters into your own hands. You steal from patriars and rich Lower City residents

Rarity

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

your campaign’s story. If you want a ring of invisibility to fall into the hands of a 1st-level character, so be it. No doubt a great story will arise from that event. If your campaign allows for trade

in magic items, rarity can also help you set prices for them. As the DM, you determine the value of an individual magic item based on its rarity. Suggested values are provided in the Magic Item Rarity

Thrane

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

of the nation are devout followers of this faith. During the Last War, the people of Thrane chose to set aside the rule of the monarch and to embrace the leadership of the Church. For the last seventy

during the Last War, if a fiendish threat were to arise in a Brelish village, Thrane templars would ally with the locals to bring an end to the threat. With that said, this is the ideal. There are zealous

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

choice Equipment: An Azorius insignia, a scroll containing the text of a law important to you, a bottle of blue ink, a pen, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp (Azorius

. 8 I never change my mind once it’s made up. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Order. The law is meant to ensure

Longsaddle

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

wizards as well, and the elder women of the family (by blood or marriage) set the course for the house and utterly rule matters within the Ivy Mansion. The family takes on a number of apprentice wizards

wrongdoing) will often draw additional Harpells to support their kin. Harpell supports Harpell in all public matters, and no one bothers to record the numbers and names of those that forgot that fact. Aside

Gambler

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

Gambler All you need to make a lot of gold is a little gold. Except at those times when all you need to have no gold at all is a little gold. Whether you’re a good gambler or a bad one rarely matters

: Deception, Insight Tool Proficiencies: One gaming set Languages: Any one of your choice Equipment: One gaming set, a lucky charm, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp Feature: Never Tell

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

: Choose one of Elvish, Giant, or Kraul Equipment: A Golgari insignia, a poisoner’s kit, a pet beetle or spider, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp worth of mixed

. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Stoicism. All of us are part of the cyclical march of nature, which will continue with

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

;Disguise kit Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A Dimir insignia, three small knives, a set of dark-colored common clothes, and the starting equipment of the background described in this

d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My true guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Control. I like pulling the strings. (Lawful) 3 Secrets. I collect secrets and never

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Equipment: A Gruul insignia, a hunting trap, an herbalism kit, the skull of a boar, a beast-hide cloak, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins

.] Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Clan. My clan is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Anarchy. No person or law or custom can tell another what to do. (Chaotic) 3 Nature.

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