more strive with only agents from for long

Book of Exalted Deeds

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

last only as long as you strive to do good. If you fail to perform at least one act of kindness or generosity within the span of 10 days, or if you willingly perform an evil act, you lose all the

Book of Vile Darkness

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

remains with you only as long as you strive to work evil in the world. If you fail to perform at least one evil act within the span of 10 days, or if you willingly perform a good act, the book

stone cracks and turns to powder if the book rests on it long enough. Whenever a creature that isn’t a Fiend or an Undead attunes to the Book of Vile Darkness, that creature makes a DC 17

Nagpa

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

fallen civilizations and great calamities. Nagpas still fear the Raven Queen and do their best to avoid her and her agents. When it’s impossible to do so, they become cringing, fawning things, eager

. Hungry to claim more power despite the Raven Queen’s curse, nagpas strive to bring about world-shaking destruction. From the shadows, they manipulate events to bring about ruin. They can bring to

Heralds of Dust Remnant

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

/day each: bane, dimension door, webRemnants are Dusters who sought undeath via rituals but failed. Liaisons and spies, these agents exist in a halfway point between life and death.NecroticPhase (2/Day

). The remnant becomes partially incorporeal for as long as it maintains concentration on the effect (as if concentrating on a spell). While partially incorporeal, the remnant has resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage.

Princess Serissa

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Amphibious. Serissa can breathe air and water. Equipment. As long as she has the Korolnor Scepter in her possession, she can activate the powers of the Wyrmskull Throne.Multiattack. Serissa makes

thumb have abandoned her court and set out to impress the gods in ways that could all but destroy the civilizations of the small folk. Serissa fears warfare among the six giant races as they strive to

Mind Drinker Vampire

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, and the vampire regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Unarmed Strike. Melee

. They rarely trust their own agents, though, and often follow their cell members to make sure those members carry out missions as ordered. The most suspicious vampires might even siphon thoughts from their subordinates to detect any hint of betrayal.Necrotic

Drowned Master

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

maximum to 0. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. On a failed save, the target also contracts bluerot (see the “Bluerot” sidebar). Necrotic Ink (Recharge 5–6). The drowned master

head retain their former shapes, but its legs have split into shadowy tentacles. The drowned master is tethered to a source of powerful magic that prevents it from traveling far. It commands other drowned ones, compelling them to serve as agents in its dark plots.Poison

Arrant Quill

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

and eliminate agents of tyranny. As long as Quill remains in Wisteria Vale, he is immune to all damage and automatically succeeds on all saving throws. This feature is suppressed if Quill wills it (no action required) or while he is within 15 feet of Renekor the beholder.

Sea Spawn

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

deeper truth: things lurking beneath the waves strive to claim the hearts and minds of land dwellers. Kraken;Krakens, morkoth;morkoths, sea hag;sea hags, marid;marids, storm giant;storm giants, dragon

become beholden to such a master through a bleak bargain, or they might find themselves cursed by one. Once warped into a fishlike form, a sea spawn can’t leave the water for long without courting

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

island domain. Long ago, it was revealed that the elven line of Vol — a house that practiced the art of necromancy and bore the Dragonmark of Death — was engaged in secret blood rites

would be exterminated to the last member, and the Mark of Death would be eliminated from the world. The line of Vol had long been rivals of the Undying Court, and many whisper even today that the

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

muscular stag, covered in golden scales lined in some places with golden fur. It has a long mane and tail, coppery cloven hooves, and a spiral-shaped coppery horn just above and between its luminous

pledging service to the creature. They study under its tutelage in its lair and serve as its agents in the world. These followers might travel incognito across the land, seeking news of growing evil and

Book of Vile Darkness (Variant)

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

must make a DC 17 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the creature’s alignment changes to neutral evil. The Book of Vile Darkness remains with you only as long as you strive to work evil

powder if the book rests on it long enough. A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

together, with emerald dragons tracking the source of an incursion while sapphire dragons plan and execute a decisive purge—or recruit agents to do it for them. Emerald dragons’ preference for

emerald dragon. 3 Two balor;balors act as jailers for an ancient emerald dragon imprisoned by a long-dead enemy. 4 An ancient emerald dragon works to summon a solar to get a firsthand account

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and

in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and frequently seek aid from law enforcement friendly to the order’s ideals, and the clergy of the order’s patron gods. The

Athlete

Backgrounds Mythic Odysseys of Theros

You strive to perfect yourself physically and in execution of everything you do. The thrill of competition lights fire in your blood, and the roar of the crowd drives you forward. Tales of your

excel. Favored Event d8 Favored Event 1 Marathon 2 Long-distance running 3 Wrestling 4 Boxing 5 Chariot or horse race 6 Pankration (mixed

Book of Exalted Deeds Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

in a blinding flash and is destroyed, leaving its possessions behind. Benefits granted by the Book of Exalted Deeds last only as long as you strive to do good. If you fail to perform at least one act

disadvantage. Destroying the Book It is rumored that the Book of Exalted Deeds can’t be destroyed as long as good exists in the multiverse. However, drowning the book in the River Styx removes all writing and imagery from its pages and renders the book powerless for 1d100 years.

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

’t be bound for long by brute force, and that many creatures will refuse to serve. As a result, yuan-ti first influence other creatures with the promise of wealth and power. Time and again

individual who attains enough power can devour and replace one of the yuan-ti gods. The yuan-ti strive for ascension and are willing to commit the darkest atrocities to achieve it.Poison

Book of Vile Darkness Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

must make a DC 17 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the creature’s alignment changes to neutral evil. The Book of Vile Darkness remains with you only as long as you strive to work evil

powder if the book rests on it long enough. A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

randomly determine a defining event that marked you as a hero of the people. d10 Defining Event 1 I stood up to a tyrant’s agents. 2 I saved people during a natural

arguments. 5 I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others. 6 Thinking is for other people. I prefer action. 7 I misuse long words in an attempt

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

I rather enjoy the company of people—as long as they remain unaware of my true nature. Deep Dragon Ideals d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal

another, and we would all do well to prioritize that kinship. (Any) 3 Mystery. I appreciate a question I cannot answer, so I strive to be an enigma for other creatures. (Any) 4 Adaptability

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

seeing the deepest places in the ocean. 8 I find I rather enjoy the company of people—as long as they remain unaware of my true nature. Deep Dragon Ideals d6;{"diceNotation

. (Any) 2 Kindred. All dragons are kin to one another, and we would all do well to prioritize that kinship. (Any) 3 Mystery. I appreciate a question I cannot answer, so I strive to be an

Dragonmarked House Campaign Themes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

certain houses, with idealistic leaders seeking to direct the house along a more responsible path while barons are driven by greed alone. As a prominent part of society, the dragonmarked houses strive

to maintain the appearance of respectability and propriety. Thus, even when a house is utterly corrupted, any agents who are caught in their evil deeds are quickly and convincingly disavowed

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

rather enjoy the company of people—as long as they remain unaware of my true nature. Deep Dragon Ideals d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"} Ideal

, and we would all do well to prioritize that kinship. (Any) 3 Mystery. I appreciate a question I cannot answer, so I strive to be an enigma for other creatures. (Any) 4 Adaptability. Whether

Crown of Horns

magic-items

dying essence. Myrkul has since returned to become one of the Dead Three, and the Crown of Horns continues to further his gruesome will by seeking out mortal agents and gradually transforming them into

the curse to you. Only a Wish spell or the will of Myrkul can remove this curse. As long as you remain cursed, the following properties apply to you: Bound. You are unwilling to part with the crown

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

rather enjoy the company of people—as long as they remain unaware of my true nature. Deep Dragon Ideals d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"} Ideal

we would all do well to prioritize that kinship. (Any) 3 Mystery. I appreciate a question I cannot answer, so I strive to be an enigma for other creatures. (Any) 4 Adaptability. Whether

Nagpa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Nagpa Long ago, the Raven Queen cursed a cabal of powerful wizards for meddling in a ritual that would have helped avert a war between the gods. She transformed them into the scabrous, birdlike

to avoid her and her agents. When it’s impossible to do so, they become cringing, fawning things, eager to please and thereby escape further attention from her cold gaze. All the original thirteen

Wizard

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

Wizard Bladesingers can be found in Aundair, serving as specially trained agents of the Arcane Congress. Bladesingers are specifically tasked with protecting the congress’s secrets and ensuring that

they never fall into the wrong hands. At times, they are dispatched to distant lands in search of magic items long thought lost or to deal with nascent, magical threats before they grow too dangerous.

Human

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

Human These were the stories of a restless people who long ago took to the seas and rivers in longboats, first to pillage and terrorize, then to settle. Yet there was an energy, a love of adventure

, that sang from every page. Long into the night Liriel read, lighting candle after precious candle. She’d never given much thought to humans, but these stories fascinated her. In these yellowed

Chiang's Powers and Dominion

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

droves of jiangshi agents, led by Minister Suen. Suen then disseminates these orders to the jiangshi of the Gemstone Garden, who work through the night. Every morning, Tsien Chiang finds some aspect

I’Cath has a responsibility to strive for perfection, so she keeps her people imprisoned within the city. As a result, the domain’s borders are always closed, as detailed in the “The Mists” section at the

Appendix B: Bestiary

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

. Ancient phaerimm devastated the once-powerful empire of Netheril. The phaerimm were imprisoned long before the rise of Netheril beneath the great desert of Anauroch, where they plot a return to their

former dominion. JOHN TEDRICK A phaerimm elder, shown at top, plots with three phaerimm agents and a phaerimm hatchling

Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

laboratory, thought to be within the Barrier Peaks. As a continuation of Lost Laboratory of Kwalish, you can use the legendary inventor as a replacement for this adventure’s agents, Lynx Creatlach and

Sir Ursas. Kwalish has long researched legends about the missing components of the Infernal Machine scattered across the world. Reaching out to the characters, he tasks them with recovering the missing

Zilargo

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

and a seat on the Triumvirate that governs the nation; the Trust reports to the Triumvirate. The Zil gnomes built this system, and they are quite happy with it. Their streets are safe, and as long as

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

Within the Well of Dragons

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

cultists working in and patrolling the caverns are on high alert, and use a complex system of checks and passwords as proof against spies and enemy agents. The advanced state of the ritual means that

all cultists have been ordered to patrol or prepare for battle. If the characters tarry too long in one place or wander around the Well of Dragons without purpose, add additional guard patrols based on existing encounters. Map 17.1: The Well of Dragons View Player Version

What's Happening Here?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

important because he was carrying the Stone of Golorr (see appendix A) — the key to finding Lord Neverember’s hidden cache of gold. Hounded by agents of the Zhentarim, the Xanathar Guild, and Bregan

where he could not. By the time the events of this chapter have played out, the Stone of Golorr has changed hands a few times and the characters have learned more about the big picture — though they still have a long chase ahead of them.

Background

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

Heavenly Blessings—might be irreplaceable. Secretary Wei has sent agents to scour the land for imperial troves containing potions of longevity, hoping to find more of the lost ingredient. Recently, this

search unearthed ancient court documents mentioning a secret cache belonging to the Mountain Cloud Empress, a mysterious figure of the long-fallen Yun dynasty. Secretary Wei gave orders to begin

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