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Black Viper

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

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

years ago, but has since returned. The Rosznars' inability to regain the respect they feel they deserve rankles them. The slave trade has continued in Amn and elsewhere, and it's not like other noble

Ashen Knight

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

wielding a melee weapon.Knights are warriors who pledge service to rulers, religious orders, and noble causes. A knight’s alignment determines the extent to which a pledge is honored. Whether

Knight of the Mithral Shield

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

weapon.Knights are warriors who pledge service to rulers, religious orders, and noble causes. A knight's alignment determines the extent to which a pledge is honored. Whether undertaking a quest or

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Having knowledge and power gives one a responsibility to those who have less of either. (Lawful) 5 Noble Obligation. My superior experience, intellect, and insight give me a duty to mediate

amethyst dragon wyrmling is in the care of a cloistered religious order of scribes. 2 A half-amethyst dragon cares for an amethyst dragon wyrmling sibling after the disappearance of their dragon

Knight Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

knight must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.Knights are warriors who pledge service to rulers, religious orders, and noble causes. A knight's alignment determines the extent to which

Religious Order

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

Religious Order Sure, serve that religious order, and soon you’ll be doing a thousand loads of your high priest’s laundry, because—conveniently—it’s divine will. Tasha Your group acts in the

service of a religious institution. The patronage of a religious order isn’t simply a matter of each member of your party belonging to the same faith, though. The faith’s administration—with its own

Settlement Tables and Tracker

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

doom has residents on edge. 9 Locals are being drafted to fight in a war. 10 Political or religious strife threatens violence. 11 The settlement is under siege. 12 Scandal threatens powerful local

respected leader or council 12 Religious leader or council Tavern Names* 1d20 First Part Second Part 1 The Golden Lyre 2 The Silver Dolphin 3 The Beardless Dwarf 4 The Laughing Pegasus 5 The

Cult of Dispater

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

, bandit, bandit captain, cult fanatic, cultist, mage, noble, spy Signature Spells: Guidance (cantrip), identify (1st level), see invisibility (2nd level), clairvoyance (3rd level) Dispater trades in

governments or religious orders. Renegade mind flayers sometimes strike pacts with Dispater in search of the secrets needed to forever escape an elder brain’s domination. Cultists can gain the Infernal

Knight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Knight Knights are warriors who pledge service to rulers, religious orders, and noble causes. A knight’s alignment determines the extent to which a pledge is honored. Whether undertaking a quest or

The Black Viper

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

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

rankles them. The slave trade has continued in Amn and elsewhere, and it’s not like other noble houses don’t have skeletons in their closets. But just because of a little family squabble that went public

All for One: The Clan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

items and other forms of creation — smelting, smithing, gem-cutting, sculpture, and similar tasks. These artisans are responsible for making the items that help the clan protect its stronghold. The

led by a king or a queen who sits at the head of a noble family. Dwarf nobles are members of families that claim direct ancestry to the first dwarves crafted by Moradin. To the dwarves, leadership is a

Nobles of Borca

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

Nobles of Borca From their decadent manors and lofty business offices, twelve prominent noble families rule over Borcan politics, industry, art, entertainment, religion, and every other aspect of

and their ashes scattered in the wastelands. Ritter. The shear-wielding Ritters define the cutting edge of fashion. Their coveted designs change seasonally, and any who create reproductions meet

College of Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

monarch or following the tenets of a deity. A noble who keeps such a bard as a herald or advisor knows that the bard would rather be honest than politic. The college’s members gather in libraries and

, unravel lies, and poke fun at self-important figures of authority. Bonus Proficiencies When you join the College of Lore at 3rd level, you gain proficiency with three skills of your choice. Cutting Words

College of Lore

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

monarch or following the tenets of a deity. A noble who keeps such a bard as a herald or advisor knows that the bard would rather be honest than politic. The college’s members gather in libraries and

, unravel lies, and poke fun at self-important figures of authority. Bonus Proficiencies When you join the College of Lore at 3rd level, you gain proficiency with three skills of your choice. Cutting Words

Waterdeep

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

. More than seventy-five noble families call Waterdeep home, representing between them all manner of business interests, rivalries, and internal strife. Being a noble carries with it a great deal of

advantage. Operating from one’s place at the head of the economic and social hierarchy, a noble can easily lift a mediocre craftperson out of obscurity, dash the hopes of a wealthy merchant of ever securing

Genies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

genies into service. Decadent Nobility. Noble genies are the rarest of their kind. They are used to getting what they want, and have learned to trade their ability to grant wishes to attain the

delights beyond imagination. Noble genies cultivate the jealousy and envy of other genies, asserting their superiority at every opportunity. Other genies respect the influence of the noble genies, knowing

Black Dragon Treasures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

interloping inferiors were able to so much as see their hoard can drive a black dragon to a state of rage. Black Dragon Art Objects d10 Object 1 An elegant necklace owned by a beloved noble who

embossed silver hilt and a blade of amber 6 A lavishly illustrated genealogy kept in a magically sealed container that disputes a current monarch’s right to the throne 7 Heretical religious

Complications and Rivals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

, though. Other Acq Inc franchises all compete with the characters’ franchise, seeking to expand their own reach and impress Head Office. Governments, merchants, guilds, religious institutions, and noble

philanthropic enterprise (one of the new activities in this section) could draw the attention of a noble who begins to question the reputation and honesty of the characters running the franchise. Or the

Life in Shankhabhumi

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

favor clothing composed of lengths of cotton or silk cloth called bastras, which are wrapped around the body in various styles. These include the loose, voluminous drapes of a sedentary noble, the

swamps. Citizens who were away from home were left stranded. Those survivors and their descendants assimilated into the other cities, bringing Manivarsha’s traditions of gem-cutting and jewel-setting

Paladins

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

redemption. Honor. Hold true to the code. Death before dishonor. Every paladin grades and emphasizes these virtues based on his or her own personal ethos and religious background. A paladin of Sune

Silverbeard, Arvoreen, and Mystra. Their devotion to a higher ideal makes paladins popular folk heroes in the Realms. Many tales are woven about noble knights and oath-sworn champions, although

Character Backgrounds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

frontier town of Phandalin is resilient, but organized religious resources are scarce. Your temple in Neverwinter sent you to Phandalin to pray and offer communion with like-minded faithful. Charlatan

spent a lot of time in the wilds outside Neverwinter, but you’ve always kept a home in the city. You’ve decided to move somewhere rural, and Phandalin seems like the perfect place. Noble Your family

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

from home at an early age and found refuge in a temple. 2 My family gave me to a temple, since they were unable or unwilling to care for me. 3 I grew up in a household with strong religious convictions

acquaintance, or someone I loved into religious service. 6 After encountering a true servant of the gods, I was so inspired that I immediately entered the service of a religious group. Charlatan d6 I became a

Upper Northedge

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

Upper Northedge Upper Northedge is the perfect place for the noble who can afford a manor in the clouds but wants to avoid the bustle of Upper Central. The districts of Crystal Bridge and Oak Towers

bawdy entertainment and base comedy, not cutting-edge political commentary. Thus, we critics assumed that this dramatic work was a singular event, until a new play titled Fallen Angels exceeded our

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

prestidigitation to blow your hair back, making it look like you have the speed and grace of Corellon themself. Cutting Wit and Wicked Barbs When others pick on you about being a bard, you need only remind

3 A lesser noble who you double-crossed in a brilliant scheme 4 A fallen paladin who you tricked into breaking their oath 5 A leader of another adventuring party who blames you for

Cities and Sites

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

wizardry that serve as home to Aundair’s Arcane Congress—a cutting-edge research facility and the finest school of magic in Khorvaire. The members of the congress oversee the magical research conducted in

enhance the exquisite architecture. This is the seat of the University of Wynarn, a prestigious institution that draws students from across Khorvaire. As a noble, entertainer, or sage, you might have

Battle Prawn Challenge

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

signature dish. The tent is decorated in a nautical theme, heavy on rope decor and brass fixtures. Sid (chaotic good, human noble) and five assistants, all wearing yellow chef’s outfits, eagerly

long cutting stations containing bundles of foot-long green beans. The other side holds a pool-sized glass tank filled with water. The water churns as large, shadowy shapes move within. The western

Academy

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

together by cutting-edge magical scholarship, the enclave’s residents are hungry for secrets, reagents, and subjects. 3 Secret Monastery. Ageless secrets remain the focus of contemplation and rigorous

Acolyte, Guild Artisan, Noble, Outlander, Sage, Urchin Groundskeeper Charlatan, Hermit, Outlander, Soldier, Urchin Professor Acolyte, Entertainer, Folk Hero, Noble, Sage Researcher Acolyte, Charlatan

Forms of Worship

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

clear, sunny days, and a Waterdhavian noble who habitually worships Deneir would give thanks to Sune after a successful coming-out party for her son. Even priests of particular gods acknowledge the

, to campaigns of outright religious bloodshed. Over generations, a new god might become a settled-in member of the pantheon. Indeed, some scholars posit that Faerûn has many “immigrant” gods, who

Dragon Relationships

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

), and create tales and hymns to stoke their deities’ egos. But other Humanoids might also feel (or at least feign) religious devotion to a dragon, sometimes even manifesting magical power as a result

the followers. Noble Some dragons aspire to a life of luxury, surrounded by minions whose primary purpose is to ensure their every need is met immediately. A dragon living in Humanoid form might

Camp Vengeance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

and undead horrors by night. The templar in charge is a devout worshiper of Tyr named Niles Breakbone (LG male Chondathan human noble), a man who’s dedicated to everything the Order of the Gauntlet

veteran). Reporting to them is a fighting force comprised of eight veterans and twenty-four guards. This is supplemented by a religious corps of six acolytes led by Sister Cyas (LG female Chondathan

Werewolves in the Mist

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

’ ideology is noble, and its members pride themselves on their ingenuity and incorruptibility. Order of the Gauntlet You met with the heads of the Order of the Gauntlet chapter house in Waterdeep. They’ve

, the order is a dedicated group of like-minded individuals driven by religious zeal or a finely honed sense of justice and honor. The order is ready to lash out the moment evil acts, and not a moment

World-Shaking Events

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

. You can choose the type of leader or determine one randomly using the Leader Types table. Leader Types d6 Leader Type 1 Political 2 Religious 3 Military 4 Crime/underworld 5 Art/culture 6

Philosophy/learning/magic Political leaders are monarchs, nobles, and chiefs. Religious leaders include deities’ avatars, high priests, and messiahs, as well as those in charge of monasteries and leaders of

Chamber Purpose

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

a torture chamber in an evil temple) 61–65 Library, well stocked with religious treatises 66–68 Prison for captured enemies (in good or neutral temples) or those designated as sacrifices (in evil

case of attack or siege 95–00 Workshop for repairing or creating weapons, religious items, and tools Dungeon: Tomb d20 Purpose 1 Antechamber for those that have come to pay respect to the dead or

Event-Based Adventures

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

members of a religious order of knights, and who now seeks revenge against the current members of that order. 2. Determine the Villain’s Actions Once you have a villain, it’s time to determine what

targets a certain kind of merchant, or a doppelganger kidnapping and impersonating one noble after another. Step by Step. In pursuit of its goal, the villain carries out a specific set of actions in a

Upper City Gazetteer

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

scandalous masked revels hosted at their manor. Nysene Eomane, a lawful evil female human noble, likes to extend invitations to hopeful social climbers from other districts, intending to trap them at

building serves as a quasi-religious museum for the magnificent inventions wrought in Gond’s name. Unlike the similarly named High House of Wonders, which serves as both temple and workshop housing

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