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Storm King's Thunder
forceSansuri, a vainglorious cloud giant countess, is one of several cloud giant nobles who have retreated to their cloud castles and embarked on expeditions to map the present-day Sword Coast in
newfound magic to destroy her rivals as well as Hekatonâs court. But the countess is not happy at present, because her search for the lost trove has not been going well. Frustrated, Sansuri has
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
traveled in Waterdeepâs baroque and sometimes cutthroat conglomeration of guilds, nobles, adventurers, and secret societies. You might have been one of the behind-the-scenes law-keepers or
from guild coffers.
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Iâm never satisfied with what I haveâI always want more.
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I would kill to acquire a noble title.
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Iâm horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, Iâm surrounded by rivals.
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
focus on intellectual pursuits. These nobles turned to philosophy and prayer, offering gifts of magic and animal sacrifices to their serpent gods, paying homage to the perfection of the ophidian form. The
that the yuan-ti have prepared a special ambush at the end of the pursuit.
Capture, Not Kill
The objective of the yuan-ti as a race is to conquer and enslave others; they donât espouse the sort
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
rivals
6 A swanky inn where, for years, nobles killed the staff to prevent word of their affairs getting out
7 A picturesque cliff thatâs a popular destination for lovers, despite the fact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
and from dangerous natural conditions. Within these shelters, white dragons hoard testaments to their superiority, such as monstrous skulls, the gear of defeated rivals, and curiosities that capture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
beholderâs true rivals are other beholders, for only another beholder has the intellect, power, and magic to threaten another of its kind. Most of a beholderâs mental activity is devoted to unearthing plots
against itself (real or imaginary), planning attacks against known rivals, and preparing its defenses against all possible threats. It considers itself the center of the world, in a narcissistic way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Infernal War Machine Combat All the warlords described in this adventure use infernal war machines to strike fear into their rivals, fend off demons and other threats, and flee from Zarielâs devil
of the mindâ-style play, where itâs more important to capture the emotion of a chase than know the exact location and orientation of every vehicle on the battlefield. If a situation arises that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
nobles and guildmasters are vying for her attention and conspiring to wrest power away from her office, while taking advantage of the transition to dispose of unwanted rivals. This kind of political
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
. Adventures set in Borca often involve characters participating in the machinations of the domainâs nobles, whether as involuntary pawns or as part of schemes to see them indebted to amoral patrons. The
obsessionsâbut could also learn that the best way to undermine these villains is to play them against one another. The following sections detail the schemes of the domainâs nobles and Darklords, while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
cityâs noble families, a place where they can scheme against their rivals and send their more rambunctious offspring to unleash some of their destructive tendencies without harming the familyâs
the nobility. Amphailans are by their nature suspicious of and quiet around folk who openly display wealth or status, having learned early in their lives that nobles are folk who like to throw their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
private event, gathering her loyal and indebted associates. She refers to this group as the Family. As she deeply exploits these entitled young nobles, she leads them to believe theyâre key to
Dread. Azalin and Strahd attempted to escape Barovia multiple times, but failure and resentment eventually turned the villains into vicious rivals. When Azalin forsook Castle Ravenloft and reentered the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
more than rumors and their somewhat-trademark-infringing logo. You can tease any of the information from âFactions and Rivalsâ in chapter 3 as you see fit. Since the characters are now running a rank 2
local nobles or mages who have left relics there to be safeguarded. The carousing activity can bring the characters into closer contact with merchants or nobles connected to Horn Enclave. One of those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
march home. Upon arriving, she expected to find her homelandâs nobility ready to rise to her cause, but theyâd been cowed and terrified by reports of Dranzorg entombing captives and rivals in his
and her own traitorous followers. Soon after, local nobles received invitations to come to Castle Laventz and celebrate Maraâs victory. When each aristocrat arrived, though, they discovered they were
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
cloud giant nobles have seized the opportunity to rise above the storm giants and thereby fulfill their lifelong dream of becoming the true, undisputed aristocrats among giants. One such noble is
powerful wyrms. Sansuri wants to find this cache and use her newfound power to destroy her ambitious rivals and convince the rest of giantkind to kneel before her. Sansuri believes the gods will reward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Ironslag â a goal easier imagined than accomplished. Countess Sansuri Sansuri, a vainglorious cloud giant countess, is one of several cloud giant nobles who have retreated to their cloud castles and
storm giants from the pinnacle of the ordning, she plans to use her newfound magic to destroy her rivals as well as Hekatonâs court. But the countess is not happy at present, because her search for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Their brother, Xerrion, came to possess the tablet and used it to contact otherworldly beings in an attempt to destroy his familyâs business rivals and political enemies. This contact drove Xerrion
and their plots, even as he allows the family free rein in their corner of his domain. The Mad Mage has decided that these are the kinds of nobles that need to be making decisions and wielding power in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
neighboring settlement.
4 A manticore captures warriors and forces them to fight to the death for its amusement.
5 A group of cyclopes capture travelers and keep them as livestock in their
caves.
6 A lamia lures young nobles into its cult with promises of hedonism and sells those who disappoint it to other canyon inhabitants.
7 A vicious gynosphinx captures groups of people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
patriar (human noble) and 6 personal bodyguards (veterans) 5 1d4 + 1 entitled young patriars (human nobles), each with one personal bodyguard (thug) 6 1d6 visiting dignitaries (nobles) and 2d4 guards 7
High House of Wonders 5 1 ochre jelly in a sewer grate 6 Dead Three squad (4 fists of Bane, 3 night blades, and 2 necromites of Myrkul) trying to capture one or more city residents, in the hopes of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
knights and nobles. Calder Moore Fortresses on the backs of dragon turtles rise from
the depths, heralding the return of a long-lost dynasty Epic Fantasy Conflicts. Conflicts like these highlight the
the ongoing feud after helping one side. Royal Rivals. The sudden death of a sovereign plunges a kingdom into chaos when the rightful heir is challenged and threatened by rivals. Scheming Adviser
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
form, but it is sure to be years, if not decades, before any prove strong enough to persevere over their rivals. Increasingly, calls come from the citizenry for the enforcers out of Mintarn to be
be brought into line with his goals, Neverember hopes to use that achievement as a draw for wealthy Waterdhavian nobles â who have been reluctant to link their fortunes to a failed Open Lord who was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. The heat from the glowing lava fall behind the bar keeps drink orders coming. Loose-lipped nobles regularly spill secrets and rumors to Sparax, who always keeps one antenna to the ground. Citadel of
oligarchs. The resort leverages a network of scalding geysers and terraced volcanic springs to create a paradise of steam rooms, saunas, and luxurious baths. Nobles schmooze with mercenaries and sellswords
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the
Rath Modar and his âsplinter sectâ for their impudence. The bone devil assures the characters that they can earn the Red Wizardsâ favor by providing him with information leading to Rath Modarâs capture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the
Rath Modar and his âsplinter sectâ for their impudence. The bone devil assures the characters that they can earn the Red Wizardsâ favor by providing him with information leading to Rath Modarâs capture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the
Rath Modar and his splinter sect for their impudence. The bone devil assures the characters that they can earn the Red Wizardsâ favor by providing him with information leading to Rath Modarâs capture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
dead, and jealous rivals impede your work, but in the pursuit of knowledge, no risk is too great. Types of Academies Any assemblage of scholars and truth-seekers can function as an academy. Generally
. Academics struggle to keep one step ahead of their scholarly rivals, making many of them suspicious ofâeven hostile towardâother intellectuals. Beyond rivals within their own profession, academics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
one elite warrior for every ten drow warriors. In addition, an estate holds 3d12 drow nobles and scores of slaves, 10d10 of which can be pressed into defending the house. These fighting slaves are
is treacherous, however, and doesnât make good on any promises or bribes. Slave Parade To impress its neighbors and rivals, one of the ruling houses organizes a parade of its choicest slaves. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortuneâs Wheel
. The Soul Trade No one in Excelsior is sure of it yet, but Sincerity is behind the disappearances in town. She uses empty iron flasks provided by the night hag Uncle Longteeth to capture victims, then
The Temple of the Sunweaver Wobeke Human His home Yoi Tiefling The Forum None of the missing individuals had known rivals or left behind evidence. A character who succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
collateral damageâ thing. Now letâs get down to business. The utility that a wizard brings to an Acquisitions Incorporated operation is obvious to franchise members, staff, clients, and rivals alike
whose greatest possession was a portrait painted by an ex-student, said to capture his green eyes perfectly. In truth, Sylvester was color-blind, and the portraitâs eyes are bloodshot red. No one ever told him.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
detailed or as simple as fits your campaign style. Once inside the Lordsâ Palace, the party is escorted to the secret council chambers by Leosin Erlanthar. The outer galleries are packed with nobles engaged
dragon raids led by the cult, the treasure collection system, the crash or capture of Skyreach Castle, and the importance of the wyrmspeakers and dragon masks to the cult. If the party played through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
detailed or as simple as fits your campaign style. Once inside the Lordsâ Palace, the party is escorted to the secret council chambers by Leosin Erlanthar. The outer galleries are packed with nobles engaged
raids led by the cult, the treasure collection system, the crash or capture of Skyreach Castle, and the importance of the wyrmspeakers and dragon masks to the cult. If the party played through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, Fierna and Belial rule in strange tandem. They are variously thought of by mortals as mother and son, daughter and father, wife and husband, or ruler and consort, but none of those terms can capture
claim dominion over Phlegethos as partners and rivals. Fiernaâs charisma, equaled only by that of Asmodeus, makes her a brilliant manipulator capable of filling mortal and immortal hearts with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
her wizardly rivals. Avarice can speak to her gargoyles telepathically, thanks to her Raryâs telepathic bond spell, and orders them back to the castle as soon as the characters confront her. If the
characters slay or capture Avarice, the gargoyles attack them as they leave the keep. Treasure. Avarice keeps her staff of frost within easy reach. When sheâs not writing in her spellbook, she sticks it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
soldiers (veterans) on patrol 6 1d4 Guild pickpockets (spies) 7 1d8 beggars (commoners) 8 1 Baldurâs Mouth reporter (commoner) 9 1d4 patriars (nobles) and 3d6 bodyguards (thugs) 10 1 Guild kingpin (bandit
Myrkul) trying to capture one or more city residents, in the hopes of torturing or ransoming them 4 Dead Three squad (1 iron consul, 2 fists of Bane, 3 night blades, and 1 skull lasher of Myrkul) on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
parties to the surface to capture humanoids under cover of darkness, bringing them back to their cities to be tortured into submission. Beyond those occasional excursions, the drow are content to remain
stone rivals that of the greatest dwarf artisans, yet their structures retain a decidedly elven aesthetic. Though appearing delicate, drow settlements are structurally sound and remarkably resilient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
to a feast in honor of the societyâs tenth year. Merosska especially shows favor to nobles, knights, members of the Lordsâ Alliance, and members of the Order of the Gauntlet. If the characters wish to
kill the characters later that night. Fighting all of the knights and cultists at once is a deadly encounter, but the villains aim to capture the characters first, and then hurl them from the top of