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Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
In your earlier days, you were a personage of some significance in a noble court or a bureaucratic organization. You might or might not come from an upper-class family; your talents, rather than the
circumstances of your birth, could have secured you this position.
You might have been one of the many functionaries, attendants, and other hangers-on in the Court of Silverymoon, or perhaps you
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
’t up. While outdoors, Strahd can call 3d6;{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} wolf;wolves instead. The called creatures arrive in 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4
intelligently and do everything you can to make him a terrifying and cunning adversary for the player characters.
When you run an encounter with Strahd, keep the following facts in mind:
Strahd
races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
court of the Queen of Air and Darkness, one of the Feywild’s archfey. Goblins thrived in her dangerous domain thanks to a special boon from her—a supernatural knack for finding the weak
character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is free to modify that list for a campaign.
Creature Type
Every creature in D&D, including each player
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Noteworthy Sites The city of Yongjing is a bustling network of tightly packed buildings and narrow alleys. A wide central avenue bisects the city and connects the grand palaces of the emperor’s court
through a series of plazas. Map 13.3: yongjingView Player Version Hall of Divine Wisdom Each morning, the Gate of Ascendance is thrown open, and petitioners seeking the ear of the emperor crowd onto
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Noteworthy Sites The city of Yongjing is a bustling network of tightly packed buildings and narrow alleys. A wide central avenue bisects the city and connects the grand palaces of the emperor’s court
through a series of plazas. Map 13.3: yongjingView Player Version Hall of Divine Wisdom Each morning, the Gate of Ascendance is thrown open, and petitioners seeking the ear of the emperor crowd onto
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Characters arrive in area 1 after passing through a gate in Shadowdusk Hold (area 35 on level 22). View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Characters arrive in area 1 after passing through a gate in Shadowdusk Hold (area 35 on level 22). View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Areas of the Courthouse The following locations are keyed to map 4.6. View Player Version H1. Upstairs Waiting Room This room has the following features: Two guards stand outside the doors to the
records rooms (area H2) at all hours. Behind a desk sits a court clerk (commoner). Uncomfortable wood benches line the walls. A copper plaque mounted above each bench says, in Common, “Please have a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Gala at the Cerulean Lyceum Xoese-Addae leads the characters to the Cerulean Lyceum, a series of vaulted, crystalline halls set around a broad quadrangle. When the characters arrive, the quad is
fine, billowing robes—this is Zisatta. Zisatta Zisatta The aloof Zisatta is a member of the High Court and commands Janya’s security forces, called the Billowing Patrol for their sable robes that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Gala at the Cerulean Lyceum Xoese-Addae leads the characters to the Cerulean Lyceum, a series of vaulted, crystalline halls set around a broad quadrangle. When the characters arrive, the quad is
fine, billowing robes—this is Zisatta. Zisatta Zisatta The aloof Zisatta is a member of the High Court and commands Janya’s security forces, called the Billowing Patrol for their sable robes that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Areas of the Courthouse The following locations are keyed to map 4.6. View Player Version H1. Upstairs Waiting Room This room has the following features: Two guards stand outside the doors to the
records rooms (area H2) at all hours. Behind a desk sits a court clerk (commoner). Uncomfortable wood benches line the walls. A copper plaque mounted above each bench says, in Common, “Please have a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
their hit point totals as you see fit. If you need to adjust the difficulty of an encounter during combat, you can alter hit point totals without the player characters ever knowing and have enemies retreat or reinforcements arrive as needed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
their hit point totals as you see fit. If you need to adjust the difficulty of an encounter during combat, you can alter hit point totals without the player characters ever knowing and have enemies retreat or reinforcements arrive as needed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Where Is Xardorok? To determine Xardorok’s whereabouts when the characters arrive at the fortress, roll a d20 and consult the Xardorok’s Location table or simply choose one of the suggested locations
. Xardorok’s Location d20 Location
1–5 Resting on his throne in area X19
6–10 Barking orders in area X24
11–15 Praying before the statue in area X29
16–20 Torturing a duergar accused of treason in area X34
Map 3.1: Sunblight (Xardorok’s Fortress)View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Where Is Xardorok? To determine Xardorok’s whereabouts when the characters arrive at the fortress, roll a d20 and consult the Xardorok’s Location table or simply choose one of the suggested locations
. Xardorok’s Location d20 Location
1–5 Resting on his throne in area X19
6–10 Barking orders in area X24
11–15 Praying before the statue in area X29
16–20 Torturing a duergar accused of treason in area X34
Map 3.1: Sunblight (Xardorok’s Fortress)View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
A Timely Arrival The adventure begins as the characters arrive at Ironspine Keep for routine guard duty. Several unarmored workers, including stonemasons and smiths, frantically work at repairs with
evident fear and determination. Corlie Halvachar meets with the characters as soon as they arrive. Read or paraphrase the following text to start the adventure: A stout halfling wearing plate armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
A Timely Arrival The adventure begins as the characters arrive at Ironspine Keep for routine guard duty. Several unarmored workers, including stonemasons and smiths, frantically work at repairs with
evident fear and determination. Corlie Halvachar meets with the characters as soon as they arrive. Read or paraphrase the following text to start the adventure: A stout halfling wearing plate armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
and the other members of the league are searching Prismeer for a unicorn horn to break the spell on Ringlerun. See appendix B for more information on these villains. When the characters arrive at the
palace, the following members of the League of Malevolence are present: Kelek holds court in the throne room (area P31), where he is protected by a helmed swordsman named Warduke. Zargash, a human
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
has been sent ahead to Xoese-Addae, an emissary of the High Court that rules Janya. He’ll meet the characters when they arrive. Once Gurau has shared these details, Kisaroua has little patience for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
and the other members of the league are searching Prismeer for a unicorn horn to break the spell on Ringlerun. See appendix B for more information on these villains. When the characters arrive at the
palace, the following members of the League of Malevolence are present: Kelek holds court in the throne room (area P31), where he is protected by a helmed swordsman named Warduke. Zargash, a human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
has been sent ahead to Xoese-Addae, an emissary of the High Court that rules Janya. He’ll meet the characters when they arrive. Once Gurau has shared these details, Kisaroua has little patience for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
their hit point totals as you see fit. If you need to adjust the difficulty of an encounter during combat, you can alter hit point totals without the player characters ever knowing and have enemies
retreat or reinforcements arrive as needed. MAP OF THE SWORD COAST
The DM’s Sword Coast map shows a region of the Forgotten Realms called the Sword Coast. This map is for the DM’s eyes only, as it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
their hit point totals as you see fit. If you need to adjust the difficulty of an encounter during combat, you can alter hit point totals without the player characters ever knowing and have enemies
retreat or reinforcements arrive as needed. MAP OF THE SWORD COAST
The DM’s Sword Coast map shows a region of the Forgotten Realms called the Sword Coast. This map is for the DM’s eyes only, as it
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
-orc named Grum’shar. When the characters arrive, Grum’shar is interrogating Floon Blagmaar in area Q7. His display of torture techniques is a ploy to impress his other guest: a mind flayer named
Nihiloor (see appendix B). All the doors in the hideout are unlocked. Grum’shar assumes that only those who have guild business will be able to find their way here. View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
-orc named Grum’shar. When the characters arrive, Grum’shar is interrogating Floon Blagmaar in area Q7. His display of torture techniques is a ploy to impress his other guest: a mind flayer named
Nihiloor (see appendix B). All the doors in the hideout are unlocked. Grum’shar assumes that only those who have guild business will be able to find their way here. View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Adventure Maps The maps in this adventure are for the DM’s eyes only. These maps show secret doors and other elements the players aren’t meant to see. Map 1: Stormwreck Isle View Player Version When
the characters arrive at a location marked on a map, describe it to give them a clear mental picture of the location. You can also draw what they see on paper, copying what’s on your map while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Adventure Maps The maps in this adventure are for the DM’s eyes only. These maps show secret doors and other elements the players aren’t meant to see. Map 1: Stormwreck Isle View Player Version When
the characters arrive at a location marked on a map, describe it to give them a clear mental picture of the location. You can also draw what they see on paper, copying what’s on your map while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
their hit point totals as you see fit. If you need to adjust the difficulty of an encounter during combat, you can alter hit point totals without the player characters ever knowing and have enemies
retreat or reinforcements arrive as needed. MAP OF THE SWORD COAST
The DM’s Sword Coast map shows a region of the Forgotten Realms called the Sword Coast.This map is for the DM’s eyes only, as it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
their hit point totals as you see fit. If you need to adjust the difficulty of an encounter during combat, you can alter hit point totals without the player characters ever knowing and have enemies
retreat or reinforcements arrive as needed. MAP OF THE SWORD COAST
The DM’s Sword Coast map shows a region of the Forgotten Realms called the Sword Coast.This map is for the DM’s eyes only, as it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
in dozens of languages. Khea’s a busy woman, and regardless of when the characters arrive, she initially refuses to see them until the next morning. If a character succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma
. Without knowing what the other letters are, the writing is impossible to decode—even with magic—since it isn’t a meaningful message in its partial form. Buried in the Court of Orestes Although Khea can’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
in dozens of languages. Khea’s a busy woman, and regardless of when the characters arrive, she initially refuses to see them until the next morning. If a character succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma
. Without knowing what the other letters are, the writing is impossible to decode—even with magic—since it isn’t a meaningful message in its partial form. Buried in the Court of Orestes Although Khea can’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
courtyard when the characters arrive will make a hasty but silent retreat to places of safety outside the temple. T2. Upper Court The upper court of the temple has been completely cleared of debris. Six
signals to direct the characters toward the courtyard. From there, the characters can approach the upper court (area T2), where the prisoners are. The following locations are keyed to the map of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Noteworthy Sites In addition to its robust agricultural holdings, Zinda is home to magical universities, conservatories, museums, and other centers of the arts. Map 5.2: zindaView Player Version
Court of Flowers The Court of Flowers is the vibrant heart of commerce and art in Zinda. The district hosts streets lined with multiple palatial homes, towers with overflowing gardens, and museums