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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Cannith workshop, flooded but otherwise intact.
âHanamarâ (Colossus WX-42) stands at the bottom of Kraken Bay, near the coast of Valenar, buried up to its knees in sand and flooded, but it is
is built to carry wizards, artificers, magewrights, and elite troops. For this reason, these constructs are largely hollow on the inside, with tunnels, ladders, storage areas, and observation decks
Tortle
Legacy
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Species
The Tortle Package
born near sandy coastlines, but as soon as theyâre able to walk on two legs, they become nomad survivalists eager to explore the wilderness, experience its many wonders, put their skills to the
test, and make new acquaintances.
Life of a Tortle
A tortle hatches from a thick-shelled egg and spends the first few weeks of its life crawling on all fours. Its parents, old and near death, spend
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
possibilities.)
Now youâre looking for something else, perhaps greater reward for the risks you take, or the freedom to choose your own activities. For whatever reason, youâre leaving
promote elven causes or involve destroying orcs, gnolls, and the like. Prospective employers must leave written word (in Elvish) near Evereska, and the Silent Rain sends a representative if interested. The
Aarakocra
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
sky, they often do so near pools where they can catch fish and bathe themselves.
Many aarakocra punctuate their speech with chirps, sounds they use to convey emphasis and to shade meaning, much as a
.
Great Purpose
Aarakocra enjoy peace and solitude. Most of them have little interest in dealing with other peoples and less interest in spending time on the ground. For this reason, it takes an
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
against those who have disrespected him.
Expert Tunnelers
Kobolds are naturally skilled at tunneling. Similar to dwarves, they seem to have a near-instinctive sense of what sections of stone or
undetected and donât give their targets reason to harm them. For example, a group of city kobolds might sneak into a cobblerâs house at night to loot it of knives, leather bits, nails, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
have knowledge of stonecutting can tell that this passage is a relatively new construction compared to other areas of Ravenloft. The tunnel is 120 feet long, with a stone door at its eastern end. Near
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
long gone, and few but Claugiyliamatar know the origin of the stone. Reason to Visit. Characters who investigate rumors of plague near Lance Rock might discover the lair of a necromancer nearby (see âLance Rockâ in chapter 6).
Lance Rock A prominent landmark near Red Larch, Lance Rock is a slender stone monolith that juts up out of the plains a few miles west of the Long Road. It stands only about 25 feet high, but the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
creatureâs efforts. In a contest, the ability checks are compared to each other, rather than to a target number. When you call for a contest, you pick the ability that each side must use, deciding
Constitution Stamina and health Endure a marathon, grasp hot metal without flinching, win a drinking contest Intelligence Memory and reason Recall a bit of lore, recognize a clueâs significance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
at all. Rebuilding Corlinn Hill is impractical, thanks to the volcano. But in the last three or four years, hardy settlers have been rebuilding another ruin near the city: the old town of Phandalin
do it. The nobility are bound by honor and tradition to protect their people from both external and internal threats to stability. An organized society leaves no room for evil and chaos to take root. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
hooks: Iggwilvâs Rival. An archmage who was once embroiled in a heated rivalry with Iggwilv has reason to believe she isnât dead. The archmage recruits the characters to search the Lost Caverns for
any evidence of the Witch Queenâs lingering presence. Margraveâs Agents. The margrave of a nation near the mountains has uncovered clues to the Lost Cavernsâ whereabouts, thanks to a few partially
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Gravitational Inversion conducts research on means of flight and maintains a workshop near Augustin Station in the Tenth District. The Laboratory of Plasma-Dermatology places emphasis on the combining of
, they thrive in their role as attendants to researchers.
Vedalken tend to be more focused, organized, and astute compared to their Izzet compatriots, and thus they often serve as leaders of projects in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Mournland Villains Few people have reason to spend time anywhere near the Mournland. Among the exceptions are those who seek to plunder the riches of lost Cyre, such as Ikarâs Salvage (described
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
News from the Front When youâre ready to begin this section, give the characters a reason to be near the River Gate, such as fetching Becklinâs box from Thornwall Keep or looking for a lost villager
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
reward from whatâs left of the town treasury. Recovering treasure, however, is a lesser goal when compared to the other objectives he brings up. Any gear or supplies the characters need for the trip
midst of all this tragedy, thereâs no reason you would have heard about the fate of my master, Leosin Erlanthar, but itâs important you know. He is a monk from Berdusk. He disappeared last night
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
not receive the garlands, or if they took them off for any reason while within a quarter mile of Chuthâs lair, the dragonâs many animal spies alert him to the partyâs approach. He waits at the mouth of
the cave, clinging to the wall near the entrance. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check notices movement inside the cave but canât tell what it is (or how large a creature it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
spectators finally reaches High Hill. The grassy slope is spotted with trees and crumbled stone fencing. Near the base, several dozen soldiers in matching armor stand in even formation. The contrast
, if for no other reason than to honor Ispin Greenshieldâs last wishes. If a character refuses, Mayor Raven offers to pay them 5 gp to be a judge during the battle, making sure no one uses real weapons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
reward from whatâs left of the town treasury. Recovering treasure, however, is a lesser goal when compared to the other objectives he brings up. Any gear or supplies the characters need for the trip are
midst of all this tragedy, thereâs no reason you would have heard about the fate of my master, Leosin Erlanthar, but itâs important you know. He is a monk from Berdusk. He disappeared last night, after
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
not receive the garlands, or if they took them off for any reason while within a quarter mile of Chuthâs lair, the dragonâs many animal spies alert him to the partyâs approach. He waits at the mouth of
the cave, clinging to the wall near the entrance. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check notices movement inside the cave but canât tell what it is (or how large a creature it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
splintered, but otherwise well preserved. A scorched iron chest stands near the foot of one of the beds.
This room contains the restless spirit of the last wizard to die here: Mormesk the wraith. He is not
wraith first rises up from the floor, it says, âYour presence is offensive to me, your life forfeit. My treasures are mine alone, not yours to plunder!â If the characters make no attempt to reason with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
grasslands and foothills. You can simply declare that the party makes the uneventful journey, or you can offer some reason why they would want to visit Triboar. The town is a good place for them to resupply
two settlements. He reprimands Darathra for allowing orcs to dwell in the hills near Phandalin. Unknown to Harbin, Darathra is a member of the Harpers. She gives the characters 50 gp for having the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
contentment seep into the bones and souls of those who enter Elysium. The longer a visitor remains on the plane, the less reason they find to ever leave. An adventure in Elysium can challenge
. Some tales say itâs a powerful titan, perhaps the tarrasque, while others claim itâs a deposed duke of the Nine Hells, a banished elemental prince, or even a near-dead deity. Evil creatures sometimes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
side adventures focused on the characters helping their NPC companions return to their homes in the Underdark. Gracklstugh The duergar of Gracklstugh have fewer dealings with the surface world compared
some other specific location in FaerĂ»n. If the charactersâ choices during the adventure leave them unable to secure escape with the help of the NPCs they meet, you could place a portal in or near one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
studying arcane mysteries that could never be unraveled in a single life. Like all Returned, though, they have difficulty remembering what they learn. For this reason, the rooms of their orderâs
surrounded by treacherous bogs and tangled thickets. The inhospitable territory serves the Returned as a first line of defense against any intruders. Near the southern edge of Hetos stands an ages-old
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the dragon to provide a distraction, allowing the character to move to a safer location or use a class feature that relies on an ally being near the dragon (such as Sneak Attack). What Can Vellynne Do
buried under the Reghed Glacier (see âVellynneâs Questâ at the end of the chapter). If youâre unable to save Vellynne for whatever reason, have the characters discover a journal in her belongings that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
main cavern. If he sees the characters and has any reason to want them dead, Halaster casts spells with a suitably long range at them through the Runestone, including Bigbyâs hand, chain lightning
-digested topaz (50 gp). 13e. Old Campsite A ring of fire-scarred stones near the north wall of this 10-foot-high cave marks a long-abandoned campsite. Someone has used a knife to scratch the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
her entire retinue near the bridge. Although an investigation was undertaken, no sign of Tamal or any of the others was discovered. Thavius Kreeg, Tamalâs rival for the post, was elevated to the post of
camp at Fort Tamal never seemed to need such a robust guard before. Even the relative nearness of Najara seems to provide little reason for so many of Elturgardâs mightiest defenders to be squandered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
following categories: Goal. A characterâs goal is a short-term reason for the character to adventure. At the start of a campaign, this might be a desire for treasure, a thirst for excitement, or some need
charactersâ tavern out of business. Another might use the tavern as the setting for a murder mystery. Downloadable PDF
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
A: Wreckerâs Edge After crossing Kalaman Bay, the ships carrying the characters and their allies arrive near Wreckerâs Edge (location A on map 5.1). As the ships drop anchor near a rocky coast, read
. Additionally, a small ship is anchored near a clear beach inside the cove. Elven Ship The ship belongs to a group of elven wizards who found Wreckerâs Edge a few months ago. Characters who grew up in an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
onlookers who compared your skill to Nyleaâs.
4 Lost in the forest as a child, you were raised by wolves. Nylea intervened to teach you language and enable you to one day take your place in society as
undead Your piety score to Nylea decreases if you diminish Nyleaâs influence in the world, fail to defend nature, or offend her sensibilities through acts such as these: Killing an animal for any reason
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
choose the entries that speak to you or randomly pull cards from The Deck of Many Things card set. One of the most important steps of a warriorâs journey is discovering the reason why you fight. Glory
from a family of sorcerers, you were the only one not to show magical aptitude. Skull You had a near-death experience, and you believe you saw yourself going to the Nine Hells. Star Youâre chasing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Goldenfields Goldenfields is a huge, walled temple-farm dedicated to Chauntea, the goddess of agriculture. Called âthe Granary of the North,â itâs the only reason many Northerners ever taste soft
live in a small town situated near the abbey, where the abbot hosts morning, noon, and evening prayer. North of town is an enormous inn called Northfurrowâs End. Visitors planning to spend the night in Goldenfields are directed here.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
it outside the range of some creaturesâ darkvision. The stone giants have never noticed it for this reason. The castle looks small enough to fit in a 20-foot-cube, and it floats at the center of an
in the caverns around this area, Qurrok climbs up to the ledge closest to the disturbance. If doing that puts him anywhere near his pet cave bears in area 14, he summons them to his side with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
forgotten about during his earlier days. When the characters make the reason for their visit known, he grows visibly grim but invites them into his home for tea. In the living room, Veckenâs old
and children to be interred near his new home, so that he need never return to Waterdeep to visit them. Vecken doesnât know that Lord Viallis has relocated to Greenfast. If the characters share this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
knows that, for some unknown reason, Strahd is attracted to Ireena and desires her above all others. If you used the âPlea for Helpâ adventure hook and the characters show Ismark the letter they received
to cleaning glasses. He ignores all attempts to question him. Vistani Owners. Three Vistani spies (N female humans) named Alenka, Mirabel, and Sorvia sit at a table near the front door. They own the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
outside their walls â or to make sure visitors who learn the truth either join the cult or never return from their visit. Reason to Visit. These four sites are central to the adventure (see chapter 3
stands deep in the Sumber Hills âwhere the worst monsters areâ â and as a result local hunters, prospectors, herbalists, and woodcutters rarely go near the place. Scarlet Moon Hall is secretly the