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Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
, empathetic, and generally peaceful — unless roused to action. Their flaws and bonds alike grow naturally from their close ties to the community.
Personality Traits
d8
Personality Trait
conclave has a deeper connection to the Worldsoul than I do.
6
I’m trying to atone for the life of crime I led before I joined the Selesnya, but I find it hard to give up my bad habits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
A Sordid Past Neither Skalanthas nor the monks know that until recently, Ronnom led an assassins’ guild that carried out political killings for profit. Rival factions banded together to destroy the
to the island. Six days ago, Skalanthas sank a ship that sailed too close to Najkir for the dragon’s comfort. Three survivors swam ashore and followed a trail to the monastery. The monks fed and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
. Then downplay those NPCs’ secret agendas as needed to increase their party loyalty.
Part 2: Monastery of the Distressed Body. For encounters built around five monks led by an elder monk, use three
monks led by an elder monk instead. You can also limit those attending any audience in the central abbey to just the elder monks.
Part 3: The Ooze-Flooded City. Adjust the ooze-folk so that 1d4 of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
. Five monks led by an elder are all sharpening tools and preparing to flay the flesh from the face of a new recruit to the monastery. They attack at the first sign of intruders, with the magically
of monks that appear to be preparing for some horrid ceremony. Hanging on the walls around the table are a number of grotesque leather masks.
The leather masks that hang around the room are the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
after that point, the monastery plunges into the valley to be destroyed, along with any creatures still inside it. Creatures. Five monks led by an elder oversee a group of twenty prisoners toiling to
frantically shovel ore into these hatches, which pulse with a deep-red glow. As you watch, a prisoner collapses from exhaustion. Under orders from the overseeing monks, other workers toss his body
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
M4. Dormitories When not on duty, the monks reside in this series of ill-kept rooms. Each of these dormitory cells contains only a bed, a trunk for personal effects, and a table. All are crafted of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
the Grand Master’s orders that any powerful visitors are to be brought to the devil’s attention. Alternatively, the Grand Master might send over a squad of five monks (cultists) led by an elder monk
(Perception) check to glimpse beneath its hood sees a skeletal face. (The character can later note the resemblance between this visage and the monastery’s flayed monks.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
(see the sidebar) and teleported into one of these locked cells. Creatures. Five monks led by an elder monk guard the prisoners here. The elder monk carries keys to all the cells. The ten prisoners are
” and incarcerated here, where the monks attempt to break their wills and return them to servitude. Cells. The cells are all repurposed metal containers from the planar craft, and are all locked. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
prisoners (commoners) escaping from the monastery look to the characters for aid. They are pursued by monks (five cultists led by a cult fanatic). If the prisoners are aided, they can supply some
between passageways. Negotiating with it successfully allows access to a secret tunnel that cuts days off the characters’ journey. 5 Roving outlaws (five to ten thugs led by a bandit captain) heading to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
polearm on another target. In addition, each group of five monks is led by an elder monk. These are cult fanatics that have outfitted their polearms with laser weapons secured from the monastery’s stores of
. Though the vast majority of those recruits have perished or been imprisoned at the hands of the Grand Master, twenty-five monks — all a motley assemblage of evil humanoids — currently occupy various areas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
dragonmarks are exactly alike—even if they grant the same power, they might manifest in different ways. It usually takes time for a character to learn to control an aberrant mark, and in time, people might be
hurt by it. This factor has led to the general superstition that people with aberrant dragonmarks are dangerous. Aberrant marks are feared for another reason, too. Long ago, aberrant marks were more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, reptiles, insects, and bizarre hybrids alike) carry their loads through the streets, while untamed wild things lurk in verdant greenbelts, rubble-strewn ruins, and sewers. And interwoven throughout it all
branch under the leadership of Isperia, the sphinx Supreme Judge. Boros Legion. Led by the angel Aurelia, the Boros Legion pursues the cause of justice, not merely law enforcement. Boros serves as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
metallic crystals, with scraggly gardens set between them and paths winding throughout. Five monks led by an elder can be found here, silently going about the business of gardening, observing prayers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
actually an old stone temple built in a rocky vale at the southern edge of the Sumber Hills. It was recently reborn as the Sacred Stone Monastery, home to reclusive monks dedicated to a mysterious “Way
functions as the guarded entrance to the Temple of the Black Earth beneath it. All of the monks are earth cultists who are well aware of the true nature of the monastery. Scarlet Moon Hall Deep in the wild
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
boulders (see area M33 for details). M3: Dock Stone posts support this wooden dock from below (see area M32). Tied to the dock is a Rowboat, which the monks primarily use for fishing. The boat’s oars are
door reveals a tiny peephole situated above the knocker (for tall monks) and another one situated below the knocker (for short monks). The door is barred from the inside. The size and weight of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
their guards as they were being led from the jail (area L5) during the evacuation of Little Lockford. The two prisoners—a goblin boss named Slonk and a bugbear named Yuzzik—have manacles on their
unscrupulous and will do almost anything to survive, short of betraying each other. Other rooms in the abbey include sleeping quarters for svirfneblin monks, a private chamber for the abbot, and a privy. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
right direction. All outside doors are locked after nightfall. M2. Basalt Hall At night, no one is here, but during the day, two Sacred Stone monks (see chapter 7) are stationed here. If the monks are
fashioned in the shape of a scowling gargoyle, but the hand that opened the panel seems human enough. From beneath the mask comes a female voice: “Yes? What do you want?”
The monks listen to their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
fist of one victim. The scrap of fabric is emblazoned with a white lotus inside a black circle. The Avowed recognize this as the symbol of the Order of the Immortal Lotus, a league of monks led by a
state, a magic item of such power will never be created. The Avowed acolyte accompanies the characters to the Great Library to view where the attack and subsequent theft took place: You are led to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
great library of Candlekeep, one must furnish the library’s monks with a book not already contained in the library’s archives. Travelers on the way to Candlekeep often stop in Baldur’s Gate
mercenaries, Elturel was a lawful city of pious folk watched over by knights of Helm, Torm, Tyr, and Lathander. The two cities couldn’t be less alike. Whenever Baldur’s Gate has tried to seize too much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
great library of Candlekeep, one must furnish the library’s monks with a book not already contained in the library’s archives. Travelers on the way to Candlekeep often stop in Baldur’s Gate
city policed by mercenaries, Elturel was a lawful city of pious folk watched over by knights of Helm, Torm, Tyr, and Lathander. The two cities couldn’t be less alike. Whenever Baldur’s Gate has tried
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
toward warriors—particularly fighters, barbarians, and monks—but any character’s story can benefit from the ideas presented here. When using this table to shape your character’s story, you can either
inheritance if you can make a name for yourself as a hero. Donjon You’re stranded far from home and intend to fight your way back. Euryale A year of solitude gave you clarity and led you down the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Worshiping Pharika The diseased and the dying alike often make written entreaties to Pharika for a remedy. Prayers are written on scraps of paper or shards of pottery, sealed in small pots, and
. Pharika’s followers include members of several small mystery cults, which embrace varying aspects of her divine nature. The most infamous of these is the Cult of Frozen Faith, led by a medusa. Initiates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. No two aberrant dragonmarks are exactly alike — even if they grant the same power, they may appear and manifest in different ways. If two aberrant marks might grant fire bolt, one mark may be formed
devoted to you. All of these factors have led to the general superstition that people with aberrant dragonmarks are dangerous, that their marks drive them crazy or turn them into sociopaths. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, the characters are escorted into the main area of the tent. A crowd applauds from nearby bleachers as you’re led into the broad, open space of the event tent. Before you is a square table bearing a
challenge ends when every participant is disqualified or has eaten three peppers. Winners and losers alike are rewarded with big bowls of creamy yogurt. Any character who wins the challenge gains 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
collateral damage” thing. Now let’s get down to business. The utility that a wizard brings to an Acquisitions Incorporated operation is obvious to franchise members, staff, clients, and rivals alike
” Vinceroy, an imp familiar in a puppet suit.
6 Loa Hatt, a tiefling illusionist and cobbler, whose rumored dealings with devils led to many jokes about fixing soles while destroying souls.
7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
: Thurl’s face darkens. “Great evil lurks among these hills,” he says. “Depraved cultists led by wretched monsters. But let us speak of such matters after the feast has warmed our blood.”
Thurl allows
. He suspects the reclusive monks could be harboring evil and wants them investigated. If the characters have been rude or proven themselves to be enemies of all the elemental cults, the knights try to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
was long ago abandoned by the order of monks that built it. Since then, various outlaw gangs and monsters have claimed it as a lair. Burle Burle is a fortified outpost that is always on guard for
knight), who has led many successful raids into the Dreadwood. Kiara is a grim figure, always cognizant of the threat posed by the forest’s denizens. She sees trouble behind every piece of news, and she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
The Lords’ Alliance “The Lords’ Alliance” is not a metaphor. This organization was created and is led by leaders and nobles from across Faerûn. Although many of its members have conflicting goals
and Citadel Felbarr. Even though Connerad hates dragons, devils, and cultists alike, he is as stubborn as a mule about committing troops anywhere but his homeland. The dwarven kingdoms in the North have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
The Lords’ Alliance “The Lords’ Alliance” is not a metaphor. This organization was created and is led by leaders and nobles from across Faerûn. Although many of its members have conflicting goals
and Citadel Felbarr. Even though Connerad hates dragons, devils, and cultists alike, he is as stubborn as a mule about committing troops anywhere but his homeland. The dwarven kingdoms in the North have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
The Lords’ Alliance “The Lords’ Alliance” is not a metaphor. This organization was created and is led by leaders and nobles from across Faerûn. Although many of its members have conflicting goals
and Citadel Felbarr. Even though Connerad hates dragons, devils, and cultists alike, he is as stubborn as a mule about committing troops anywhere but his homeland. The dwarven kingdoms in the North have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
of paladins, clerics, and monks. Members of the order are faithful and vigilant seekers of justice who protect others from the depredations of evildoers. They exact swift retribution against those who
. They are masters of disguise and infiltration, impersonating officials and commoners alike in order to steal, bribe, and murder. The Hand of Yartar might work with the Zhentarim when it’s convenient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
expect. Copper dragons and unicorns are typically chaotic good. Lawful Neutral. (LN) individuals act in accordance with law, tradition, or personal codes. Modrons and many wizards and monks are lawful
battle with Drizzt, Artemis recognized something of himself in his opponent, some indication that if his life had gone differently, he might have led a life more like the heroic drow’s. From that moment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Still others simply enjoy teaching or believe the world is improved by having an educated populace. Monks who follow the Way of the Ascendant Dragon (see chapter 1) might follow a dragon teacher or could
gangs, not knowing one of the gangs is led by a dragon. (Crime boss)
6 While the characters fight a crime family in a major city, they discover their patron is a dragon hoping to take over the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
characters and asks them to retrieve its skull from the Bones of the Night (see the “Lower Ward Locations” section) so it can finally be laid to rest. 7 Two githzerai monks approach the characters
slab of adamantine. Although anyone is allowed into the bar, patrons and proprietor alike are skeptical of outsiders and willing to draw steel to keep their space safe. The tavern’s interior is subdued
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
unknowable. The Athar are led by Factol Terrance (neutral good, human Athar null; see Morte’s Planar Parade). While many Defiers become bitter, Terrance remains compassionate, pointing wayward souls
than they do people. The Hands of Havoc convene in secret and mobilize as one—a wildfire that burns away crumbling structures and systems alike to create sanctuaries for those in need. Alix Branwyn No