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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
themselves become lost in the dream. Other stone giants are banished to the surface as punishment. Regardless of the reason they ended up on the surface, if they donât take shelter under stone
surroundings, and this delirium leaches out into the world around them, affecting other creatures that get too close. Believing that theyâre living in a dream and that their actions have no real
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
demands that I strike out on my own while my comrades-in-arms waste time deliberating.â
Combat Notes
Molliver likes to get up close and personal in fights. If theyâre caught in a tight spot
, they try to use their boots of levitation to escape.
Valor's Call
The noble adventuring party known as Valorâs Call was founded by Strongheart, a resolute human paladin committed to
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
descendants. Unfortunately, in his view, these modern Vistani are neither as noble nor as enlightened as their forebears. Not one to press the issue, Kasimir hopes to outlive the present leadership and see
led her down a path of evil and deceit. For that reason, Kasimir wants to see the vampire destroyed so that his sister can be rescued from her eternal damnation.
Secrets of the Amber Temple. Patrina
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Connected Creatures
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A Fey noble has sent an archmage advisor to parley with an adult moonstone dragon whose lair is in the nobleâs territory, and it isnât
moonstone dragon is called upon to discipline a group of moonstone dragon wyrmling;moonstone dragon wyrmlings that rampaged through a Fey nobleâs territory.
8
An adult moonstone dragon has amassed
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
. They were always few in number, and their god was a cruel, merciless tyrant who kept his children close and the outside world at a distance. This long-lost god may have been Maglubiyet's first conquest
and his followers the initial, unwilling recruits into his crusade. Today, hobgoblins chafe at the suggestion that creatures as lazy and untamed as norkers could claim such an honor. For that reason
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
days, norkers were found deep within the earth. They were always few in number, and their god was a cruel, merciless tyrant who kept his children close and the outside world at a distance. This long
norkers could claim such an honor. For that reason alone, hobgoblin warlords are loath to use these creatures, preferring to keep them around as disposable labor in mines and quarries.
Nasty, Brutish
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
You are a scion of one of the great noble families of Waterdeep. Human families who jealously guard their privilege and place in the City of Splendors, Waterdhavian nobles have a reputation across
Faerûn for being eccentric, spoiled, venal, and, above all else, rich.
Whether you are a shining example of the reason for this reputation or one who proves the rule by being an exception, people
Backgrounds
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
guildless masses of the city.
Consider why youâre embedded in the secondary guild. Create a story with your DM, inspired by rolling on the following table or choosing a reason that suits you
.
d8
Reason for Infiltration
1
My parents belong to this guild, and I let them think Iâm following in their footsteps.
2
Iâve been assigned to track this guild&rsquo
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
You understand wealth, power, and privilege. You carry a noble title, and your family owns land, collects taxes, and wields significant political influence. You might be a pampered aristocrat
authority that title carries. A noble title doesnât stand on its ownâitâs connected to an entire family, and whatever title you hold, you will pass it down to your own children. Not only do
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Backgrounds
Playerâs Handbook (2014)
a born gambler who canât resist taking a risk for a potential payoff.
5
I lie about almost everything, even when thereâs no good reason to.
6
Sarcasm and insults are my
there, I have a child who doesnât know me. Iâm making the world better for him or her.
4
I come from a noble family, and one day Iâll reclaim my lands and title from those who
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
provided. The following section, discussing possible homelands, includes some suggested reasons that are appropriate for each location.
d6
Reason
d6
Reason
1
Emissary
4
Pilgrim
hundreds of miles of the Great Glacier and the Great Ice Sea. No one from your nation makes the effort to cross such colossal barriers without a convincing reason. You must fear something truly
Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, the chosen name is a noble quest. For others, itâs a grim destiny.
Male Infernal Names: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech, Mordai, Morthos, Pelaios, Skamos
that their infernal heritage has left its mark on their personality and morality, not just their appearance. Shopkeepers keep a close eye on their goods when tieflings enter their stores, the town
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
want.
4
Iâm a born gambler who canât resist taking a risk for a potential payoff.
5
I lie about almost everything, even when thereâs no good reason to.
6
Sarcasm and
.
3
Somewhere out there, I have a child who doesnât know me. Iâm making the world better for him or her.
4
I come from a noble family, and one day Iâll reclaim my lands and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
The Noble Knife The Noble Knife is a somewhat mysterious organization known for its high level of engagement with the cultures and societies within which its members work. Having made such
engagements, the loyalists of the Noble Knife are watchful for signs of leaders and power brokers making the first transition to tyranny â at which point, those newly minted tyrants are quickly assassinated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
guarantee of ultimate success; much time and coin can be wasted trying to curry favor with an acquaintance of a noble who turns out to be unscrupulous or of little help for some other reason. My advice
cityâs own. Seventy-eight noble family lines are found here, many of which can trace their lineage back to the cityâs founding. Books have been written about individual families â histories of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Noble Are you part of one of the noble families of Sharn, or you a scion of a distant line? If you have your roots in Sharn, you likely have a family estate in an upper ward. However, being so close
to your family means that youâll have to deal with their demands and expectations⊠and your actions could tarnish your familyâs reputation. 1d4 Noble
1 Youâre ashamed of your family. Were
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
fog makes it hard to see the dragonâs features from a distance, but close inspection reveals that itâs a silver dragon of noble bearing, its spiny frill cracked and broken in many places. The statue
Q1. Dragon Statue Perched atop a ten-foot-wide, ten-foot-high cube of granite is a moss-covered statue of a dragon, its wings tucked close to its body. The statue looks east, toward the mansion. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Helvenblade House Northwest of Westbridge, on the forestâs edge, stands Helvenblade House, the principal country estate of the Silmerhelve noble house of Waterdeep. It consists of a fortified manor
Silmerhelves for generations. Reason to Visit. Helvenblade House offers a respite from the machinations of the elemental cults, and the âfamily ghostâ could prove an unusual but potent ally.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dwarves and Dragonmarks House Kundarak carries the Mark of Warding. In addition to providing all manner of security, House Kundarak dominates the banking industry. Mror Past 1d6 Reason for Leaving
Karrnathi noble.
6 You want to assemble a band of champions who can help you explore the ancient ruins beneath your ancestral home.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Personality Mordenkainen is stubborn and egotistical to the point of driving even his friends to annoyance. He has few close relationships, although nearly all wizards recognize his accomplishments
, he eschews cruelty and sees no reason to cause pointless suffering. The wizard doesnât like to admit it, but he would put his own safety at risk to quell the pain of innocents.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
Waterdhavian Noble You are a scion of one of the great noble families of Waterdeep. Human families who jealously guard their privilege and place in the City of Splendors, Waterdhavian nobles have a
reputation across Faerûn for being eccentric, spoiled, venal, and, above all else, rich. Whether you are a shining example of the reason for this reputation or one who proves the rule by being an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Lethal Leverage Ever thinking of themself, the aforementioned noble contact seeks leverage over the characters. The Lethal Leverage table suggests things a noble contact might seek to use against
adventurers. Once they have such leverage, the noble contact is no longer a friend, but rather the charactersâ debt holder or blackmailer. Most such treacherous individuals try to ensure that threats or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Noble The patriars of Baldurâs Gate live in the Upper City, where they host grand galas and flaunt cosmopolitan fashions, but are walled off from the poverty and squalor of the less fortunate
districts and their neighborhoods. Although they might visit prosperous Bloomridge to try a fashionable restaurant or boutique, or watch a spectacle at the Oasis Theater, the patriars have little reason to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Epic Fantasy A devout paladin in gleaming plate armor braces her lance as she charges a dragon. Bidding farewell to his dear love, a noble wizard sets forth on a quest to close the gate to the Nine
Hells that has opened in the remote wilderness. A close-knit band of loyal friends strives to overcome the forces of a tyrannical overlord. An epic-fantasy campaign emphasizes the conflict between good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
Noble The patriars of Baldurâs Gate live in the Upper City, where they host grand galas and flaunt cosmopolitan fashions, but are walled off from the poverty and squalor of the less fortunate
districts and their neighborhoods. Although they might visit prosperous Bloomridge to try a fashionable restaurant or boutique, or watch a spectacle at the Oasis Theater, the patriars have little reason to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Bregan Dâaerthe Bregan Dâaerthe is a mercenary company with more power and influence in Menzoberranzan than all the lesser noble houses combined. Bregan Dâaerthe benefits from its close ties with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Morleyâs Debt In a settlement somewhere close to Uskarn, a merchant named Davus Raal (LN male half-elf noble) contacts the party with an offer of employment. Raal offers a bounty if the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Others warn that it represents a huge army of potential enemies for those who arenât careful â and everyone agrees that its busy streets are full of spies. Waterdhavian noble families and guilds hold
chaos is âbusiness as usualâ for most city residents. Reason to Visit. Characters who need rare items, sage advice, or other services found only in large cities might say âweâre going to Waterdeep.â
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
magistrate in her time. The people of the newly constructed Tiger District built a small shrine honoring her in a nearby grove. She was close with the noble Young-Gi. Her career faltered, eclipsed by
the successes of the renowned Queen Young-Soo. If the characters ask about Young-Gi, Ahn-Jun also shares the following information about him: Heâs an elderly noble who lives at the edge of the Phoenix
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
professional ventures. 4 Lost Lineage. You seek evidence of a lost branch of a noble family or proof that individuals donât possess a noble pedigree. 5 Origin of Nobility. You reveal the secret reason why
benefit enormously from the fruits of their ambition. Roll or pick from the Aristocrat Types table to determine what kind of noble you serve. Aristocrat Types d6 Aristocrats 1 Local Lord. Convinced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the shrewd, farseeing Nestra Ruthiol (female Tethyrian human noble). Yartar is part of the Lordsâ Alliance, and Ruthiol considers that membership vital for its survival and prosperity. She knows that
). Reason to Visit. The âDark Dealings in Yartarâ side trek (chapter 6) brings the characters here. More broadly, characters affiliated with the Lordsâ Alliance can readily receive support in Yartar, and Harpers and Zhentarim can get aid, too, if theyâre discreet and know how to contact an agent in town.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
seeks political and financial control over all Borca, and casually manipulates the domainâs noble families into destroying one another. Closing the Borders. Ivana can close or open Borcaâs borders once
per day. She rarely closes the borders, as her manipulations typically prevent her victims from leaving. She might open or close the borders to confound the whims of her co-Darklord, Ivan, though. When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
proper path. They can also come to the rescue of adventurers who are close to being overwhelmed by mind flayers or dolgaunts. At certain points in a campaign, the Gatekeepers might seem to be
unwittingly, risks making relentless enemies in the Gatekeepers. A simple shift in circumstances, such as the death of a noble that causes ownership of a trackless parcel of land to change hands, could bring the characters into sudden conflict with the Gatekeepers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
tapestry hanging on the east wall depicts noble members of the Shadowdusk family, their features distorted in unnatural and frightening ways. (Close examination reveals that the tapestry has been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
pinpoint the locations of nearby invisible creatures, canoloths respond unfailingly to any threat to their charges. Furthermore, they emit a magical distortion field that prevents creatures close to
them from teleporting. Canoloths confront intruders with swift and terrible force, projecting long, spiny tongues to grab their foes and drag them close. What happens next depends on the contract. Unless