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Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

creature to take his place. If the creature accepts, it is transformed into a noble djinni. The creature’s game statistics are replaced by those of Nafas (including this trait), though it

, he can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Nafas has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Noble Genie. Nafas doesn’t suffer any of the penalties that

Noble Genie

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Noble Genie Nafas is a noble genie, a rare type of genie endowed with the power to reshape reality. A word uttered by Nafas can transform a pauper into a prince, return the dead to life, or bring a

meteor’s might crashing down on his enemies. Unlike some of his more haughty, aristocratic counterparts that rule over vast demesnes of the Elemental Planes, Nafas’s noble title isn’t a result of

Nafas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

myriad doors of the Infinite Staircase. He’s a timeless force of untold power, a genie made noble by the planes themselves. A cloud of twinkling stardust follows Nafas wherever he goes, as evidence of

staircase, Nafas hears the wishes of creatures across the multiverse but cannot act on them. Moved by their stories but barred by circumstance, Nafas relies on adventurers—whom he considers the living

7: Bank

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

bank sports a teller’s window with a drop-down counter. A bespectacled halfling woman in a silk tabard sits behind the glass. Outside, a bored human guard stands watch. The banker, Quink, relies on the

keep’s soldiers for protection. Yvette is stationed here most days to discourage anyone from hassling Quink. Jane Katsubo Quink Halfling Banker Stat Block: Noble Quink is a miserly

Size

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

lives in a keep or fortress with no nearby town or city. Village Population: Up to about 1,000 Government: A noble (usually not a resident) rules the village, with an appointed agent (a reeve) in

residence to adjudicate disputes and collect taxes. Defense: The reeve might have a small force of soldiers. Otherwise, the village relies on a citizen militia. Commerce: Basic supplies are readily

Skill Variants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

example, the player of a character with the noble background could reasonably argue that the proficiency bonus should apply to a Charisma check the character makes to secure an audience with the king

. The player should be encouraged to explain in specific terms how the character’s background applies. Not simply “I’m a noble,” but “I spent three years before starting my adventuring career serving

Build Your Group

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

presence. Plenty of Bruisers have a criminal past, but former soldiers are often recruited into this role as well. Fighters and rogues make natural Bruisers. Burglar. Agile and nimble, the Burglar relies

comes in. A high Intelligence benefits this character, as does proficiency in skills such as Insight and Investigation. Masterminds often come from backgrounds such as acolyte, noble, or sage, that

8: Traveler's Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

: Noble Jovial and accommodating, Haldryck is a fast friend to anyone who visits his inn. Epicurean. Good food and drink are the keys to Haldryck’s heart. Overseller. Haldryck advertises his

the keep can stay overnight.” (False) Inn Features The inn has the following features: Common Room. The common sleeping area is a large, open room with a handful of stiff cots and a crackling

Orond Gralhund

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

Zhents coin and allows them to use the family’s noble villa as a refuge. In exchange, the house reaps all the benefits that the Black Network offers, including intelligence that its spies have gathered. So

him at any moment. While in Yalah’s presence, Orond becomes an altogether different person: quiet, almost timid, and happy to let his wife have the spotlight. Orond relies on Yalah to manage the

Religious Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

order vary widely. Your patron relies on your group due to your particular skills or, perhaps, because it’s divine whim. The Religious Order Member Roles table suggests positions you might fill in an

, Outlander, Soldier Ascetic Acolyte, Entertainer, Hermit, Sage, Soldier Inquisitor Acolyte, Criminal, Noble, Sailor, Soldier Emissary Acolyte, Charlatan, Entertainer, Noble, Sailor Chosen One Any

Traditionalists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

families to give to dwarves and merchants. This faction relies on two council members for representation. Eda Oweland leads the faction and can count on Gellan Primewater to back her up. Anders Solmor

turned a blind eye to their troubles. Their loyalty to the king runs second to their desire for peace and quiet. Eda Oweland Eda (CG female human noble) is the current senior member of the town

Government

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

relatives), and also with representatives of the middle class, such as traders and artisans. A lord mayor of noble birth is appointed to head the town or city council and to perform the same administrative

ruler could be immortal or undead. Aundair and Karrnath, two kingdoms in the Eberron campaign setting, have autocrats with royal blood in their veins. Whereas Queen Aurala of Aundair relies on wizards

Mysterious Visitors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

see a dozen men and women gathered around a crackling bonfire. The folk are in good spirits. A few of them sing and dance around the fire while others find happiness in their flasks and wineskins. Three

in a cloud of smoke and embers. Stanimir’s face becomes a somber mask. “A curse has befallen our noble prince, turning him into a tyrant. We alone have the power to leave his domain. We’ve traveled

Council Massacre

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

during the Cataclysm alongside Lord Soth over three hundred years ago. In life, Caradoc gained his station among the Knights of Solamnia due to his noble pedigree and his family’s money. Cowardly but

floor. Beyond the opening, a steep flight of stairs descends below ground. Violet light and the sound of crackling flames emanate from below. This passage descends into the catacombs beneath Castle Kalaman.

Renown

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

by 2 instead. For example, characters with connections to the noble Order of the Gauntlet complete a mission in which they free a town from the tyranny of a blue dragon. Because the order likes to

, both legal and illicit, thus destroying its competitors and making everyone dependent on it. A member of the Zhentarim thinks of himself or herself as a member of a very large family and relies on

Areas of the Temple

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

Twelve stone sarcophagi are packed into deep recesses in the walls. The plaster lid of each sarcophagus is carved in the likeness of a noble clutching a chalice that bears a symbol of the sun. The

floor, is a 3-foot-deep, 9-foot-diameter stone bowl filled with crackling flames. Three human cultists wearing red robes, devil masks, and wooden holy symbols of Asmodeus kneel before the statue

Dungeon Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

before the altar. Duke Thalamra Vanthampur kneels before the altar. She wears fine clothing fit for a noble of her stature and carries no weapons. However, she possesses magical powers bestowed upon

woman in her seventies named Lady Satiir Thione-Hhune. Born into the rich and politically powerful Hhune patriar family, Satiir is a neutral evil noble with no weapons or armor (AC 11). She was kidnapped

Locations in Saltmarsh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

noble family, this building was purchased by the crown and serves as the dwarven mining company’s headquarters in Saltmarsh. Manistrad Copperlocks stays here when she must do business in town

that speaking his name aloud allows Keledek to eavesdrop on a conversation for a short time. In truth, Keledek relies on his familiar, an imp named Zivmal, to spy on the townsfolk. Keledek is a close

Locations in Triboar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

in profit than quality. Lacking the carpentry skills of his ancestors, he relies on underpaid apprentices to assemble wagons that are little better than ordinary, yet they cost five times as much. The

a parody of the grandest Waterdhavian noble parties. Folk come here to be awed by it, to be amused by it, or to feel at home in it. Minstrels play quiet background music among floating plants and

Appendix D: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

relies on humor to defuse tension. Alignment. Lawful neutral. Personality Trait. “I’m generally positive, and I make jokes when I’m nervous or sense tension in the air.” Ideal. “I prefer to keep

.” Dirlagraun the Displacer Beast CHAPTER 1: WITCHLIGHT CARNIVAL Dirlagraun was raised by a noble high elf family of the Summer Court and blessed with the ability to speak and understand Common and

Appendix: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

relies on humor to defuse tension. Alignment. Lawful neutral. Personality Trait. “I’m generally positive, and I make jokes when I’m nervous or sense tension in the air.” Ideal. “I prefer to keep

.” Dirlagraun the Displacer Beast CHAPTER 1: WITCHLIGHT CARNIVAL Dirlagraun was raised by a noble high elf family of the Summer Court and blessed with the ability to speak and understand Common and Sylvan

Hive Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

. The night market relies on adventurers to settle disputes between vendors and their unrepentant clientele. Grease Pit Vicki Pangestu Hungry planar creatures gather in the Grease Pit, a streetfood

Grease Pit: Bog Standard. Prepared by a court of not-so-noble bullywugs, the patties served up at this unfussy shack were described by one Sigil food critic as “damp—with an unexpected crunch

World-Shaking Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

reaction that affects every creature that uses or relies on it. You can eliminate a people, place, or thing that previously existed in a certain location or area in your campaign world. On a small scale, the

last of a family dynasty passes away or a once-thriving mining town in the region dries up and becomes a ghost town. On a grand scale, magic dies, the last dragon is slain, or the final fey noble

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

of the cave. Two hideous giants squat near a circle of hefty stones enclosing a crackling fire. Above the roaring flames, a charred giant insect rotates slowly on a spit. Two fomorians inhabit

up to physical inspection. A character who touches a noble automatically succeeds on this check. Poisoned Feast. The food and drink on the table are real—and poisoned. A creature that consumes any of

Lesser Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. Two piles of filthy hides and skins form beds at the far end of the cave. Two hideous giants squat near a circle of hefty stones enclosing a crackling fire. Above the roaring flames, a charred giant

20 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The nobles, however, fail to hold up to physical inspection. A character who touches a noble automatically succeeds on this check. Poisoned Feast. The food and

Areas of the Earth Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Stone Monastery. She warns the party that Orna is a Black Earth guard. Gervor, a male half-elf noble who is all that is left of an adventuring company ambushed by the cult a month ago in the Sumber Hills

, he intends to pay back everyone who ever defied or insulted him. In combat, Marlos relies on his petrifying gaze to keep him safe from ranged attacks or spells, as he closes in to use Ironfang and

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

councilors know who voted which way concerning the decision to leave the Lords’ Alliance. The members of the Council of Elders are as follows: High Captain Horix Zoar (LN male Tethyrian human noble

overseeing the city watch and the conduct of commerce in the city The Master of Guilds, Boldor Steelshield (N male shield dwarf noble), representing the merchants of Everlund, who is prone to hyperbole and

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