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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
operate up and down the Sword Coast and throughout the North. Most are small-scale operations that employ a dozen to a hundred folk who offer security services, hunt monsters and brigands, or go to war in
company, including the names and reputations of its commanders and leaders, and who has hired them recently. You can find the taverns and festhalls where mercenaries abide in any area, as long as you speak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the church’s coffers. Your faith might drive you to hunt evil monsters or stave off interplanar invasions, to protect and defend the powerless from oppression and exploitation, or to spread the
when confronted with the miraculous. The patronage of a religious order isn’t simply a matter of each member of your group belonging to the same faith. An actual organization—with its own resources, goals, and leaders—sponsors and directs your adventures.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Nine Dread Princes reside, with each of these dungeons stocked with enough monsters and hazards to advance the adventurers two or three levels. The adventurers spend their whole careers fighting the
last bastions of civilization in an ever-declining world. Or they might be spies and assassins, striving to weaken an enemy country by targeting its evil leaders and plundering its treasures.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
communal warrens where laws and hierarchies are considered suggestions. The oldest and most powerful boggarts, known as “aunties,” serve as respected leaders who keep the peace. Lorwyn boggarts value
believe their patron is Isilu. Others prove to be Sorcerers and are especially likely to manifest their power in the form of the Wild Magic Sorcery subclass. Playing a Boggart Use the Goblin species (see Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse) when creating a boggart player character.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, is best.”
If the characters haven’t run into any cult leaders yet, Nighthill takes them onto the parapet and points out what he means. This is an ideal time for everyone to catch a glimpse of
the information to the governor doesn’t count. The characters also receive standard XP for any monsters they defeat along the way.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
been captured and imprisoned in a menagerie.
2 Investigate reports of unnatural horrors infesting the Nessian Wood.
3 Plant a golden acorn in a distant grove guarded by monsters.
4
wood for mortals’ use. Nylea doesn’t care if the characters are opposed by simple peasants, or by monsters beyond the characters’ ability to cope with. They might need to get creative, calling upon
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers
Bloody Knives confront Astarion and the characters near the bar (area R2a) and begin combat. These include the leaders Bretta and Sorven (Medium, Neutral Evil Bandit Captains) and their lackeys
and beckons the characters to follow. Lurking on the inn’s walkway (area R6) are two [Tooltip Not Found] and a Helmed Horror, all of which Violet stealthily brought from Cazador’s palace. The monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, Leosin Erlanthar or Ontharr Frume are likely candidates.) Varram the White. The adventurers learn the location of one of the cult’s highest-ranking leaders—Wyrmspeaker Varram. After discovering that
carrying off valuable dragon lore, they deal a blow to the cult and might gain the Arcane Brotherhood as allies in the process. The Cult Strikes Back (Part 1). The cult’s leaders aren’t oblivious to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
they are not entirely strange on the Sword Coast. If questioned, Jos claims to be just another Thayan expatriate trying to find refuge while his country is controlled by undead monsters. In fact, other
thieves guild. Secretly, its leaders seek to extend their shadowy fingers into every throne room and ruling council chamber in Faerûn. Like the Harpers, the Zhentarim too are aware that the Cult of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, the remaining leaders choose an initiate to fill the position, preferring initiates from the oldest broods. A new hierophant undergoes a rite similar to the rite of initiation, but only the other
, which hierophants understand to be the formless nothingness that preceded the creation of the cosmos and will endure past its destruction. The leaders of the Heralds of the Comet, hierophants are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Jarad’s sister, Savra, took control of the guild before him. Various groups of people and monsters coexist within the swarm, their relative power waxing and waning with the years, and through it all
representative of the Devkarin, so the elves claim a privileged position within the guild for the moment. Members of the Golgari Swarm live in the shadow of Jarad and the leaders of the individual factions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
threats in the prophet’s name, they gain advantage on ability checks they make to bluff or intimidate their way into a temple. Fooled cultists insist on leading the party to one of the cult’s leaders
defeat each dungeon when they kill its prophet or eliminate the monsters in the elemental shrine in these locations: Temple of Howling Hatred: area A19 Temple of the Crushing Wave: area C25 Temple of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
nations of Khorvaire have refused to recognize the Daughters’ sovereignty. Most leaders believe Droaam will soon collapse into chaos, or that Breland will gather its strength and crush the Daughters
— that it is important to them to unite the monsters of Droaam and to give their charges a voice in the world. In this case, the Daughters can be ultimately sympathetic figures. They are fighting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
been forced to defend itself against frequent raids from the North Kingdoms and the Sea Baronies, as well as attacks from mountain-dwelling monsters. Baron Lexnol Haarkof’s emissaries hope to forge an
, and she meets frequently with clan leaders and Perrenlander mercenaries to strategize. The Wegwiur consider their territory to extend to the Dulsi River, so they fiercely defend the western Howling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
another member. In the Dragonlance campaign setting, the dragonarmies of Krynn form a military hierarchy, with the Dragon Highlords as leaders under the dragon queen Takhisis. Kleptocracy. This
Realms, scholarly monks preside over the fortress-library of Candlekeep, overseen by a master of lore called the Keeper. Militocracy. Military leaders run the nation under martial law, using the army
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
mercenaries, a special forces unit, or a squad of regular infantry. Perhaps you protect a nation’s people from monsters, or you fight secret battles in the wake of a war that has supposedly ended. Or the
to stronger leaders above them, all the way up to the warlord. 5 Planar Conscripts. This military force battles for cosmic stakes on far-flung planes of the multiverse or fights against extraplanar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
monsters with glaives and snakelike beards. The fiends are laughing darkly.
Three bearded devils named Blass, Nodd, and Thunn have infiltrated the city and are looking to wreak havoc. Harkina Hunt and
. Harkina has heard from other survivors that this side of Elturel (formerly the eastern part of the city) is the worse off. The High Hall — the great castle that is home to Elturel’s leaders — is where she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
to catch brigands and smugglers, drive monsters from the roads, and prevent raids. The soldiers are initially suspicious of the characters. However, if the characters explain their business in the
the characters approach in a peaceful manner, one of the scouts runs back to the vale to fetch their leaders, Laira Na’Gwaylar (lawful good, gnome veteran) and Saleen Glimmershade (neutral, gnome druid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
resources, goals, and leaders—directly sponsors and guides your adventures. Types of Religious Orders Not every religious order represents an alliance of worshipers devoted to godly ideals. Perhaps your
group is a team of devotees pursuing a cause for your faith, or maybe you’re a bunch of cynics taking advantage of a wealthy congregation. Your collective faith could compel you to hunt evil monsters or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Random Encounters Most of the Dessarin Valley is wilderness in which wildlife is abundant and monsters common. Frequency. Check for a random encounter in the morning, afternoon, evening, and midnight
bandit captain). Shepherds. A group of shepherds watch over herd animals. Roll a d6 to determine the shepherds’ race: 1–4, human; 5–6, halfling. The group consists of 1d4 commoners and 1d2 leaders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
of the Black Earth, and dream of the day when earthquakes reduce the world of mortals to rubble. They seek to recruit evil or destructive monsters that burrow or dwell in the ground, and in fact
when the guard is slain. These guards are fanatically loyal to the Black Earth priests and the leaders of the cult. They fight to the death if commanded to do so by their superiors. Those with more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
ceiling with a trapdoor set into it. The trapdoor is bolted shut from this side and can be pushed open to reveal the den (area D3) above. D33: Cult Leaders’ Den A chandelier hangs above a table in the
, their candles lit. D34: Cult Leaders’ Quarters This room contains a wood-framed bed with a feather mattress, a wardrobe containing several robes, a pair of iron candlesticks, and an open crate containing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
drawing too much attention. It’s not that they fear attack from humanoids or monsters, because few creatures other than dragons can challenge them. But if more than a few lived in the same place, the
siblings of their teachers, but that’s not always so. Leaders are chosen by general recognition from among the best crafters in the clan. One group of fire giants, known as the dreadnoughts, owe their
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
and advice in this chapter expand on the material in chapter 3 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Monsters and nonplayer characters mentioned on the tables can be found either in the Monster Manual or in
Capture a garrison officer for interrogation.
10 Shore up the garrison’s defenses before an assault.
11 Clear out the monsters infesting a garrison that was abandoned years ago.
12 Steal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
her mercy when the needs of the Zhentarim become her focus. She ingratiates herself to the characters, hiring them to clear out monsters in the local area that threaten mining interests. She offers
. Development. Sildar is a member of the Lords’ Alliance, a group of allied leaders concerned with the security and prosperity of the North. As such, his goals are to bring stability and wealth to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, often humorous tales of heroes and monsters, as well as legends about the gods, Chauntea in particular. The tree allows children to climb it while it walks about cautiously with hosts of them clinging to
Darovik many times for putting the defense of Goldenfields in the hands of incompetent military leaders, which has made her somewhat unpopular. When she isn’t busy with chores or prayers, Zi takes it upon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
evil and bellicose, Drexa believes he should be one of the leaders of the Crushing Wave. He resents that such a position wasn’t given to him. Those who look likely to overthrow Gar Shatterkeel, or who
battle against monsters invading from the Underdark. Close inspection shows that the wall carvings depict a dwarf slaughtering minotaurs and grimlocks. The name Hendrel Foebreaker is inscribed in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
consummate liars and masters of double talk. They favor intimidation of lesser creatures, but employ more subtle manipulations when dealing with other dragons. A green dragon attacks animals and monsters
fealty from chaotic evil humanoids. If allegiance isn’t forthcoming, it slaughters a tribe’s leaders and claims lordship over the survivors. Creatures serving a red dragon live in constant terror of