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Waterdhavian Noble

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

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

idiosyncrasies of Baldurian patriars and other nobles, imitating them smoothly enough to convince even the snootiest family heads of your authenticity. You’re skilled at posing as the long-lost heir

want. 4 I’m a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff. 5 I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to. 6 Sarcasm and

Existing Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Lord Neverember’s call for help in solving the disappearance of several nobles. The reason might range from the magical (an unexpected magical backlash transports them to the city) to the mundane (a

Realms campaign setting). If a character is from a different world or is from somewhere else in that setting, work with the player to devise a reason why that character is in Neverwinter and answers

Nobility

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

Nobility While you might encounter dwarf diplomats from Gauntlgrym, satraps of Amn, duchesses of Tethyr, or thanes of the Northlanders in Waterdeep, the nobles you really need to know about are the

accomplishments and how they fit into the webs of wealth and patronage that govern nobles’ activities — so it is beyond the scope of a pamphlet this size to attempt to describe their particulars. I can

Stone Bridge

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

, the Stone Bridge is made of smooth, fused hard granite. It is only six paces wide and lacks railings or barriers, so anyone atop it is at the mercy of the wind, particularly in winter. Reason to

Visit. The Stone Bridge is the only crossing of the Dessarin River between Ironford and Yartar; travelers and caravans frequently use it (with care).

Waterdhavian Noble

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

A Typical Evening

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

nights, the place is loud and crowded. The balconies overflow with merchants and nobles, while the tables on the ground floor are filled with adventurers and their associates. Invariably, the

ambitious souls might launch impromptu expeditions into the dungeon. Few such ill-prepared parties ever return. Groups seeking to enter Undermountain for a specific reason generally come to the tavern

Waterdeep

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

chaos is “business as usual” for most city residents. Reason to Visit. Characters who need rare items, sage advice, or other services found only in large cities might say “we’re going to Waterdeep.”

No Room at the Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

ask about sleeping in the stable, one of the nobles speaks up, saying, “Our horses are rather picky about who they share space with. We had to reserve all of it, too, for their sake. You understand

, I’m sure.” His snooty friends have a good chuckle over that. Spending this night in the wagons will be hard on the characters but will be misery for the unprotected horses and mules, and the only reason

New Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

, the characters need a reason for Lord Neverember to request their help in chapter 1, even if it’s simply because their heroics are widely known. Regardless, 10th-level characters have already had long

the character has saved children from hungry monsters, thwarted rampaging monsters in villages, and protected the poor from greedy overlords. Purpose in Neverwinter d6 Reason 1 The character is

No Room at the Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

ask about sleeping in the stable, one of the nobles speaks up, saying, “Our horses are rather picky about who they share space with. We had to reserve all of it, too, for their sake. You understand

, I’m sure.” His snooty friends have a good chuckle over that. Spending this night in the wagons will be hard on the characters but will be misery for the unprotected horses and mules, and the only reason

Boareskyr Bridge

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

Boareskyr Bridge Boareskyr Bridge stands on the Trade Way and is the only consistently safe crossing over the Winding Water for more than a hundred miles in either direction. This alone makes it

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 Elturgard’s mightiest defenders to be squandered

Setessa's Surroundings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

the fortress when there is reason to suspect danger from the east. More than once, though, patrols have reached the fort only to find something else has taken up residence, whether it be rowdy satyrs

, grim Returned, or worse. Hunter’s Crossing. Setessa once extended its claim over more of the Nessian Wood, establishing military outposts like those of Akros. At the western end of the forest, along

Paliset Hall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Loch Wynnis via the fey crossing: You stand in a fountain of illusory water on a cobblestone patio. Colorful globes of light bob in the air, dancing in time with the stars that blink on the twilit

. Fey Crossing. The fountain contains the fey crossing connected to Loch Wynnis. In addition to the few times when the fey crossing opens on its own, anyone can open the fey crossing from this side by

Thornhold

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

they still have a right to Thornhold. The fortress sits on the reestablished High Road leading to Neverwinter, so it is no wonder that the nobles wish to profit from the fortress’s location along that

between the grasping human nobles and the high-minded paladins. Stoneshafts fear the politics of powerful Waterdeep will lead to an assault on Thornhold. They have thus been preparing for siege by

Waterdeep

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

, this great metropolis stands as the pinnacle of what a great city might be, in wealth, influence, and stability. Here, the citizens work, the nobles sneer, and the great masked lords plot and scheme

produced proof of that assertion. Not hidden at all are the other lords of the city — the nobles of Waterdeep, whose high-nosed behavior and heavy-handed spending establish fashion in the city, which

Flavors of Fantasy

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

forgotten. The people caught up in it strive to find meaning and purpose in a bleak and violent world. Crossing the Streams Deep in D&D’s roots are elements of science fiction and science fantasy as well

Campaign Characters

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

following categories: Goal. A character’s 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

characters’ tavern out of business. Another might use the tavern as the setting for a murder mystery. Downloadable PDF

The Basilisk Gate

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

overlooking the Chionthar River. From their high perches in the Upper City, the local nobles — known as patriars — gaze down with veiled contempt upon the common rabble in the grimy Lower City, which hugs

the bridge known as Wyrm’s Crossing, then to distant realms beyond. Dozens of Flaming Fist soldiers are trying to control an angry mob of commoners eager to leave the city. Armed with only a vague

A: Wrecker's Edge

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

A: Wrecker’s Edge After crossing Kalaman Bay, the ships carrying the characters and their allies arrive near Wrecker’s Edge (location A on map 5.1). As the ships drop anchor near a rocky coast, read

his patience. Dalamar participated in the ill-fated defense of Silvanesti against the Dragon Armies. His desperate actions were part of the reason he and the other mages were sent to the Northern

Ship Purpose

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

Ship Purpose Every ship has a reason for its voyages, which can be rolled or chosen on the Ship Purpose table. Each purpose is described after the table. Ship Purpose d100 Purpose 01–17 Cargo 18

passenger ship generally consist of commoners and nobles, though many creatures have the need to travel by ship. Fishing Fishing ships include commercial vessels that catch fish and crustaceans to sell

Oracular Conflux

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

from their god. Oracular Conflux Adventures The player characters could come to an oracular shrine for the same reason that most other people do: to receive a prediction about the future. They also

oracles hostage, demanding they alter the future after predicting his defeat in an upcoming match. 6 An oracle (see chapter 6) makes false predictions to convince nobles to give him money and lavish gifts.

First Session

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

detailed or as simple as fits your campaign style. Once inside the Lords’ Palace, the party is escorted to the secret council chambers by Leosin Erlanthar. The outer galleries are packed with nobles engaged

and the reason the party has been summoned. He advises the characters that though the factions are all nominally committed to stopping the Cult of the Dragon, none of the delegates have made

Castle Ward

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

lavishly decorated, with many halls used by government officials, guildmasters, and nobles for meetings and court proceedings. If you have reason to be invited (not compelled, I should hope!) to meet with

First Session

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

detailed or as simple as fits your campaign style. Once inside the Lords’ Palace, the party is escorted to the secret council chambers by Leosin Erlanthar. The outer galleries are packed with nobles engaged

and the reason the party has been summoned. He advises the characters that though the factions are all nominally committed to stopping the Cult of the Dragon, none of the delegates have made

Outer City Gazetteer

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

the street. The device is a mobile piece of art crafted at Whitkeep Hostel and titled “The Patriars.” 10 A group of obviously drunk Flaming Fist officers stumble away from a Wyrm’s Crossing bar

bandits joyride on riding horses stolen from a corral 4 2d4 Flaming Fist guards, off-duty or headed elsewhere, ignore obvious crimes 5 1d4 patriars (human nobles) and 2d8 guards 6 1d4

Getting About

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

Getting About Perambulating is the superior manner of experiencing the city and all its splendors. But if you’ve come with your own conveyance, the weather is inclement, or some other reason drives

roads are flanked by paved sidewalks that give pedestrians plenty of space, and most of the widest roads have raised dividers that allow an individual crossing a street a safe space to step out of the

Camp Locations

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

warmly greet visitors who aren’t obviously hostile, asking questions to determine the characters’ reason for visiting Scarlet Moon Hall. If the characters aren’t mollified by their claims, the cultists

likely to disrupt the ritual, the druids attack. Sauruki tries to hang back and fight cautiously. He repeatedly makes the sign of the water cult, crossing his forefingers and touching his thumbs, hoping

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

titled “The Patriars.” 10 A group of obviously drunk Flaming Fist officers stumble away from a Wyrm’s Crossing bar. They ineffectually try to start a fight with the party, then apologize and wander off

crimes 5 1d4 patriars (human nobles) and 2d8 guards 6 1d4 barkers (spies) pass out handbills for the Oasis Theater 7 1d4 commoners herding 2d8 goats and one peacock (use the vulture stat block) 8 2d6

Cult of the Crushing Wave

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

or masters to be obeyed. The Sign of the Crushing Wave. Water cultists use a simple hand sign to identify one another when a token of recognition is required: crossing the forefingers and overlapping

can immerse themselves. Water cultists prize water-breathing magic and seek it out for no other reason than to spend hours meditating underwater. Few cultists gain any profound insights from these

Mutual Respect

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

seriously, and make sure they take yours just as seriously. Ideally, you’ll find a style of play that suits everyone. Downloadable PDF Using the Game Expectations Sheet The Game Expectations tracking

directions. It’s helpful to have an agreed-on signal that players can use to communicate that a limit has been violated, allowing you to adjust quickly. That signal might be a gesture (such as crossing the

Mutual Respect

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

take yours just as seriously. Ideally, you’ll find a style of play that suits everyone. Downloadable PDF Using the Game Expectations Sheet The Game Expectations tracking sheet is a tool you can use

gesture (such as crossing the arms in an X or raising a palm in a “stop” gesture), a code word or phrase, touching or lifting a designated object, or anything else your group agrees on. Players should

Carousing

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

has made two allied contacts. 21+ Character has made three allied contacts. Contacts are NPCs who now share a bond with the character. Each one either owes the character a favor or has some reason to

-class contacts include guild members, spellcasters, town officials, and other folk who frequent well-kept establishments. Upper-class contacts are nobles and their personal servants. Carousing with such

Aristocrat

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

professional ventures. 4 Lost Lineage. You seek evidence of a lost branch of a noble family or proof that individuals don’t possess a noble pedigree. 5 Origin of Nobility. You reveal the secret reason why

certain individuals were elevated to noble status and how they will soon fulfill their purpose. 6 The New Nobility. You recreate the remarkable event that granted today’s noble families their special standing, enabling the rise of new nobles.

Giant Patrons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

stealing. Find out who it is, and make sure they never think about double-crossing the giant again. 4 The giant has a score to settle with a powerful foe (perhaps a dragon, a beholder, or another

smaller folk of the settlement. 6 While pretending to entertain visiting diplomats, try to discover their secret reason for visiting. Tutor I have learned a great deal from several important tutors in

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