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Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
houses don't have skeletons in their closets. But just because of a little family squabble that went public, the Rosznar name has been said with a sneer for a century. As part of the family's constant
who died a century ago, after a long and nefarious career. Esvele Rosznar, a brash young noble, has recently adopted the Black Viper's persona to lead a secret life of crime. Like many other nobles
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
name. They are people of the wild, as revealed by their tribal namesâthe Elk, the Tiger, the Wolf, the Bear. They are the tribes of Icewind Dale, proud and strong, bound to ancient traditions that have
Reghed tribes, but the others have all disbanded over the past century, with many of their former members settling in Ten-Towns and abandoning their traditional ways.
The Reghed tribes rely on a nomadic
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
would hit it. To do so, the chieftain must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.Reghed Nomads
Reghed nomads are the children of the Reghed Glacier, as suggested by their name. They are
the others have all disbanded over the past century, with many of their former members settling in Ten-Towns and abandoning their traditional ways.
The Reghed tribes rely on a nomadic lifestyle to
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Ear of the Chosen. Whenever a creature on the same plane of existence as Alustriel speaks Alustrielâs name, Alustriel hears her name and the next nine words the speaker utters.
Legendary
service.
Alustriel stepped down as Silverymoonâs high mage more than a century ago. Her son, Methrammar AerasumĂ©, now leads the city and works to uphold his motherâs legacy
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
strong that he adopted the name of the Vistana who welcomed him into his clan, a man named Velikov. Although Velikov passed away more than a century ago, Kasimir continues to live among Velikov's
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
good that even if some people you meet have heard of your homeland, they know merely the name and perhaps a few outrageous stories. You have come to this part of Faerûn for your own reasons, which
number of reasons, and the departure from his or her homeland could have been voluntary or involuntary. To determine why you are so far from home, roll on the table below or choose from the options
Halfling
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
among them usually venture into the world for reasons of community, friendship, wanderlust, or curiosity. They love discovering new things, even simple things, such as an exotic food or an unfamiliar
wide and wonder-filled world. For them, adventuring is less a career than an opportunity or sometimes a necessity.
Halfling Names
A halfling has a given name, a family name, and possibly a nickname
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, and Dove Falconhand, one of the famous Seven Sisters, was one of them. The band took its name to honor the great but fallen city, just as the new Knights of Myth Drannor do today. With the city once
honest.
Knights of the Silver Chalice. The Knights of the Silver Chalice was formed by edict of the demigod Siamorphe in Waterdeep a century ago. Siamorpheâs ethos is the nobilityâs right
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
expect things of you when they know your surname and what it means. Your reasons for taking up adventuring likely involve your family in some way: Are you the family rebel, who prefers delving in
zzar or wine, and a purse containing 20 gp
FEATURE: KEPT IN STYLE
While you are in Waterdeep or elsewhere in the North, your house sees to your everyday needs. Your name and signet are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
whom are 9th level. Give players who choose from these options time to read over their character sheets before starting the adventure. Premade Characters Name Species Class Cathartic Human Cleric
Dunil Halfling Rogue Ethelrede Human Fighter Flemin Dwarf Monk Rustle Berrydust Gnome Wizard Weslocke Tiefling Warlock Cathartic Fay Dalton View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Dunil Fay Dalton
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Personal Reasons The characters seek the true name of a Fiend that has bedeviled them in the past.
Human
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
dash of nonhuman blood, revealing hints of elf, orc, or other lineages. Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and rarely live even a single century.
Variety in All Things
Humans are the most
powerful ethnic group in Kara-Tur, far to the east of Faerûn. They are yellowish-bronze in hue, with black hair and dark eyes. Shou surnames are usually presented before the given name.
Shou Names
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
The Temple of Orcus The temple was carved over a century ago by devout followers of Orcus. Twenty years ago, adventurers stormed the temple, slew the cult leaders, and scared away the remaining
cultists. The place stood abandoned until a few weeks ago, when Nezzarum the silver dragon discovered it and started exploring it as a potential lair. By sheer coincidence, Xia and her followers arrived days later to reclaim the temple in Orcusâs name.
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
or the Astral Sea.
Giff are split into two camps concerning how their name is pronounced. Half of them say it with a hard g, half with a soft g. Disagreements over the correct pronunciation often
about a century, assuming the character doesnât meet a violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live for centuriesâa fact noted in the description
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
has no proof that Mayastan is in danger, but the implications of her name appearing in The Canopic Being are alarming. Aâlai expects that the characters have their own reasons to investigate, having
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
Dangwaru (The Typhoon Palace) The Typhoon Palace (see map 3) has stood for almost a century. If the characters are of 3rd level or lower, they will need to rest and recuperate between palace
, multilevel stone edifice with terraces carved out of the mountainside. Its name, Dangwaru, loosely translates to âhigh homeâ in Aquan. No one remembers the name of the cleric for whom the palace was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
irâWynarn, died on 12 Therendor 894 YK. The Day of Mourning occurred a century later, on 20 Olarune 994 YK. By default, a new Eberron campaign begins on 1 Zarantyr 998 YK. Eberron Months Month Name 1
twelve moons of Eberron (see the Eberron Months table), and the prominent moon carries the name of the month in which its orbit brings it closest to the planet. The seven days of the week, in order
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Detailed NPCs Flesh out NPCs who play prominent roles in your adventures. You can use the accompanying NPC Tracker to record information as you determine these six elements of your NPC: Name Youâll
need a name for any NPC who plays a prominent role in your campaign. You can pick a given name and a surname from any of the accompanying tables; a name can include options from different tables. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
name. Personal Goal: Get Your Revenge. Someone in the Redbrands nearly got you killed, and you sure would like to know who it was. And then youâd like to take your revengeâon that person, on Glasstaff
world a better place. But you have no interest in causing suffering or making things worse than they already are. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
stolen for mysterious reasons. (True) 6 Grand Messer Amos Nir plans to retire imminently and will name his son, Azra, to lead the Kings of Coin in his place. (True)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
âwhether for love or for social or political reasons, both of which are considered equally validâthey must choose which partnerâs clan they will belong to after the union. In rare cases, a new couple
individualâs clan name is spoken before their given name. The royal family is an exceptionâthey have no clan name, since it is expected that everyone should know them at first glance. Given names in Yeonido
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
are good that even if some people you meet have heard of your homeland, they know merely the name and perhaps a few outrageous stories. You have come to this part of Faerûn for your own reasons, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Members of the Arcane Brotherhood are notoriously brazen, which is why Vellynne does not balk at the thought of a confrontation with the Frostmaiden. If Aurilâs name comes up, Vellynne tries to allay
private collection of magic items. The professor orb known as Professor Skant was part of that collection, and Vellynne wants it back for both practical and sentimental reasons: âThe orb is a family
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
Fey Curses Curses are common punishments among archfey and other powerful Fey creatures. An adventurer might be cursed for any number of reasons, a few of which are listed below: Offending a powerful
. Ending the Curse d12 Ending the Curse 1 You must carve your name into a tree, whereupon the tree inherits the curseâs magic and dies. 2 You must drink the blood of a pixie or sprite while basking in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
deal.â If Diana discovers that the characters are investigating the carnival for their own reasons, she tells them how a hag made good on a promise to reunite Diana with her missing horse; however, due
repairs.â Riddle of the Carousel The carouselâs eight unicorns ride in pairs, and each unicorn wears a name tag on its bridle. Some of the names are legible, while other name tags are worn and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
century past that the great troubles began. Fiends roamed the lands to the north and west of Elturel. Fields were despoiled, livestock slaughtered, homes razed, and people dragged off to a terrible and
angel entered the city the next day. Her name was Zariel, which means Companion of Light. The prayers of Elturel had been heard, and help had come.
âZariel located the gate through which the fiends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, the Rosznar name has been said with a sneer for a century. As part of the familyâs constant effort to prove this conception wrong and win othersâ respect, Esvele has been brought up to be the most
The Black Viper The Black Viper was a notorious burglar, pickpocket, mugger, and assassin who died a century ago, after a long and nefarious career. Esvele Rosznar, a brash young noble, has recently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Redbrands is a human wizard known as Glasstaff, so named because his magic staff is made of glass. (Only Iarno Albrek and the Black Spider know Glasstaffâs real name.) Glasstaffâs chambers are in the
western end of the stronghold (see areas 11 and area 12).
A mysterious figure called the Black Spider has hired the Redbrands to frighten off adventurers and intimidate the locals, for reasons unknown
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Emridy Meadows. A character with the Wayfarer background might know Miklos as a generous man who gives away food and sometimes even lodging to people in need. Reasons to Visit. Adventurers might
visit the Black Dragon Inn for one of the following reasons: Eavesdropperâs Paradise. Many clandestine meetings occur at the Black Dragon. Adventurers eavesdropping on private conversations might overhear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
Mortuary once every century. The characters are charged with exhuming a series of influential Undead entombed on other planes and escorting them to the Mortuary. Some of the council members are especially
Factol Skall (see the appendix) announces his retirement. Before he transcends to True Death, he asks the characters to help him name his successor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
remarkable, but there, in the midst of a wilderness with nothing to set it apart for greatness, a mortal man murdered Bhaal, the god of murder. This is no tall tale. Even a century after Bhaalâs blood was
proved to be a malign power, statues of both Cyric and Bhaal were erected on the ends of the bridge, the two gods facing each other (though it is said Cyric stabbed Bhaal in the back). About a century
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
been destroyed. It is not known if and when the Mezroans and their city will return. One of the barae, a human paladin named Alisanda, is wed to Artus Cimber. The two fell in love more than a century
, vine-covered buildings rise above the flooded streets that are now more like canals than roadways. The site is eerily quiet. The ruins have been thoroughly ransacked by the Flaming Fist in the name of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
Adventure Hooks Adventurers can find the Sunless Citadel within a remote and lonely ravine. The characters can be drawn to the dungeon for any of the following reasons. Relate the information below
to the players as necessary to get them interested in journeying to the dungeon site. Going for Glory. You are eager to make a name for yourself. The legend of the Sunless Citadel is well known locally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Mausoleum: Summer The characters travel to the City of the Dead, which is open to the public from dawn until dusk. One well-maintained mausoleum has the name CASSALANTER engraved above its entrance
main villains. The characters might want to explore the lairs for a variety of reasons, including the following:
Disrupting the villainâs operation Gaining an audience with the villain (perhaps to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
reasons (legitimate or otherwise), throwing them into the midst of the adventure.
For each of these steps, give the locations only as much detail as they need. You donât need to identify every
building in a village or label every street in a large city. If the characters start in the baronâs dungeon, youâll need the details of this first adventure site, but you donât have to name all the baronâs