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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
background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a member of a Waterdhavian family.
Like other nobles, you were born
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saturated with its light. Lunar elves are not automatically ostracized from the shadow fey courts, but many prefer to take up duties that remove themselves from the watchful eyes of the shadow fey nobles
: serving as an emissary to the Moonlit Glades, taking up residence in the Starry Court, or training to hunt the beasts of the region is often preferable to the suspicious gaze of the Queen of Night
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
such organizations think of themselves as exiled nobles, and often take on such fanciful titles as Duke of Robbery, Baron of Bandits, or Lord of Larceny.
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; instead, they tend to assimilate with whoever is ready to accept their slimy, invertebrate form. From the bodyguards of mighty, stonewilled nobles, to adopted playmates of excitable halflings, oozekin are
assimilated cultures and traditions each oozekin has experienced or formed with, often with unpredictable consequences. Luckily, oozekin’s propensity to get along with one another has resulted in
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Basic Rules (2014)
the Inner Sea, the Mulan are generally tall, slim, and amber-skinned, with eyes of hazel or brown. Their hair ranges from black to dark brown, but in the lands where the Mulan are most prominent, nobles
, Sefris, Thola, Umara, Zolis; (surnames) Ankhalab, Anskuld, Fezim, Hahpet, Nathandem, Sepret, Uuthrakt
Rashemi
Most often found east of the Inner Sea and often intermingled with the Mulan, Rashemis tend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. Visitors to Amphail often get a polite admonishment to “mind the high born” or “ware silver saddles” from the locals, but those who ignore such warnings should expect no help if they get into trouble with
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->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dragonmarked Characters Here are a few examples of characters with the Mark of Detection. House Agent Bard. With the kind of threats your house deals with, words are often more effective than weapons
. Rogue Folk Hero. You’re an inquisitive trained by your house. You grew up in a bad neighborhood, and while you could make more gold solving the problems of nobles, you’re more interested in helping
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Charisma (Persuasion) check can convince Chin-Hae to mention that the two nobles attacked near his shop were named Nah Dae-Shim and Da Ju-Won and that they often play the game of baduk at the nearby
Phoenix District The oldest area in the city, the Phoenix District is adjacent to the royal palace known as the Seat of Dragons, and it is populated exclusively by nobles and the wealthy elite
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more often amused than excited, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or
minstrels, artists, or sages. Human nobles compete for the services of elf instructors to teach swordplay or magic to their children.
Exploration and Adventure
Elves take up adventuring out of wanderlust
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Arms, Armor, and Combat Individuals accustomed to the rough-and-tumble life in much of the North are often surprised by the fact that Waterdavians go about unarmed and unarmored. Yet Waterdeep
of too much drink will often be overlooked by the Watch, as long as the proprietor doesn’t seek payment for damages and no one is significantly injured.) Sport fighting, such as boxing or wrestling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
showcasing your artistic talents on stage or displaying your prowess in the Burning Ring. Join an Expedition. Scholars at Morgrave often sponsor expeditions to Xen’drik and into the ruins below Sharn
. Cyran nobles in Smoky Towers look for brave souls to venture into the Mournland to reclaim lost treasures. Cultural Exchange. Den’iyas brings a touch of Zilargo to Sharn. You might find a clawfoot raptor running down the streets in Little Plains, or a Gatekeeper druid casting bones on Cassan Bridge.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
talents on stage or displaying another sort of prowess in the Burning Ring. Join an expedition. Scholars at Morgrave often sponsor expeditions to Xen’drik and into the ruins below Sharn. Cyran nobles in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Waterdeep The City of Splendors is a bustling city on the Sword Coast. A rider from Red Larch can reach Waterdeep in seven days, three if he or she changes horses often and dares to ride by night
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->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
world. And the stories of these campaigns often include an element of romance: tragic affairs between star-crossed lovers, passion that transcends even death, and chaste adoration between devout knights
and the monarchs and nobles they serve. The novels of the Dragonlance saga exemplify the tradition of epic fantasy in D&D.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Adventures set in Borca often involve characters participating in the machinations of the domain’s nobles, whether as involuntary pawns or as part of schemes to see them indebted to amoral patrons. The
obsessions—but 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 domain’s nobles and Darklords, while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Noble Nobles wield great authority and influence as members of the upper class, possessing wealth and connections that can make them as powerful as monarchs and generals. A noble often travels in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
beyond the reach of ordinary bank robbers and safecrackers, but they draw the attention of brilliant schemers who concoct elaborate plots, often with help from the inside. When something goes missing
wrongs done by exploitative nobles, corner-cutting businesses, and government bureaucracies—unless persistent and skillful inquisitives provide them with leverage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
lands. They collect taxes from the populace, which they use for public building projects, to pay the soldiery, and to support a comfortable lifestyle for themselves (although nobles often have
Government In the feudal society common in most D&D worlds, power and authority are concentrated in towns and cities. Nobles hold authority over the settlements where they live and the surrounding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
celebrated by their local communities. When members gather, they discuss shared interests, especially in history and archaeology. Aurum members often take an interest in a particular civilization or era
with the Aurum is through these collectors. Members of the Aurum often fund expeditions to exotic lands or newly discovered ruins, interested in expanding their private hoards. Occasionally a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
The Currency of Galifar Merchants and nobles often use letters of credit to handle large transactions, drawing on the reserves of the dwarvish banks of the Mror Holds. But most day-to-day
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
or in crowded cities. Most either avoid entanglements with powerful but fickle nobles or desperately court their favor. Culture and prestige in Borca reach their height in the fabulous city of
populace possesses dark hair and varied skin tones with cool undertones. Names often take inspiration from German, Slavic, and more fantastical conventions. When players create characters from Borca
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
ward are often protected from violence by their criminal connections or by virtue of having nothing worth stealing, but adventurers ought to tread lightly here, especially those who display the
trappings of a wealthy lifestyle. There was a time when Lower Dura was the heart of Sharn, and remnants of this glory remain. The Silvermist Theater in Callestan was built to entertain nobles. The ward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
nobles (including the sovereign), to the people entrusted to the family’s care, or even to the title itself. But this responsibility is often a good way to undermine a noble. d8 Personality Trait
displeasure, and other people of high birth treat you as a member of the same social sphere. You can secure an audience with a local noble if you need to. Suggested Characteristics Nobles are born and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Beyond Baldur’s Gate Use the following tables to determine who or what the characters might encounter on the roads leading to and from Baldur’s Gate. Use these tables as often as desired. Encounters
refugees (commoners) 5 2d4 Flaming Fist soldiers (veterans) 6 Family of 1d4 patriars (nobles) in a coach pulled by two draft horses, with 2d6 guards on riding horses providing escort 7 2d4 mercenaries for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
dwarf’s direct descendants — beloved sons, daughters, and grandchildren — are often the ones who inherit the inanimate works their ancestor leaves behind. Marriage is a sacred rite among the dwarves
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Beyond Baldur’s Gate Use the following tables to determine who or what the characters might encounter on the roads leading to and from Baldur’s Gate. Use these tables as often as desired. Encounters
scholars (commoners)
4 3d6 migrants or refugees (commoners)
5 2d4 Flaming Fist soldiers (veterans)
6 Family of 1d4 patriars (nobles) in a coach pulled by two draft horses, with 2d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
sectarian civil war in Meletis.
5 An information broker (spy) holds damaging secrets about important folk and is blackmailing them.
6 A group of vocal iconoclasts (nobles) are fomenting social
missing then turn up with no memory of their disappearance. Phenax cult fanatics are brainwashing these souls for use as sleeper agents.
Phenax’s Monsters Phenax is often associated with monsters
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
an amphitheater often revolve around deception. Great performances get audiences immersed in what they’re seeing, lowering their defenses and allowing pickpockets and spies to work. Backstage, the
Phenax, a shrine, and an escape tunnel for making a quick getaway. Map 4.13: Amphitheater View Player Version Amphitheater Villains Liars, sneaks, and charmers often make their living as performers
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Basic Rules (2014)
pacts made with mysterious beings of supernatural power, warlocks unlock magical effects both subtle and spectacular. Drawing on the ancient knowledge of beings such as fey nobles, demons, devils
prince, an archdevil, or an utterly alien entity—beings not typically served by clerics. More often, though, the arrangement is similar to that between a master and an apprentice. The warlock learns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
nobles (including the sovereign), to the people entrusted to the family’s care, or even to the title itself. But this responsibility is often a good way to undermine a noble. d8 Personality Trait
displeasure, and other people of high birth treat you as a member of the same social sphere. You can secure an audience with a local noble if you need to. Suggested Characteristics Nobles are born and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
knife. Click to see the answer! Key
It can be as large as a nation or as small as a rock, as intangible as words or as solid as a box; sometimes life-threatening, often just a plaything, but always
befuddling. Click to see the answer! Puzzle
I’m a royal servant wielding words instead of blades—a painted courtier, my smile never fades. Wielder of guile, often reviled. Click to see the answer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
of four quarters. Travel from one to the other is either by foot over rickety walkways or by skiff. Local fishers often supplement their income by renting their skiffs as crude water taxis. Most
a few are still in operation. All the rest are either deserted or have been rented to strange and furtive eccentrics. This section of the district is the least populated, and its often-empty streets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the charlatan, entertainer, or urchin background, often excel in this role. BRELAND LEDGER
Lies on trial! karrn Spy faces justice
In a courthouse surrounded by agents of the King’s Citadel and
Sleight of Hand and Stealth skills. Confiscators are often rogues, and many have a history of stealing for profit rather than national interest. Hunter. The Hunter stalks humanoid prey, for purposes