promise away and his conduct

Oath of Devotion

Classes Player’s Handbook

to the highest standards of conduct, and some—for better or worse—hold the rest of the world to the same standards. Many who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law and good and use

following tenets: Let your word be your promise. Protect the weak and never fear to act. Let your honorable deeds be an example.

Starlight Apparition

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

ghost. While a ghost is doomed to haunt the place where it died until some promise or goal it couldn’t achieve in life is fulfilled, the goal of a starlight apparition is to help someone else

; then it fades away, never to return.Poison, RadiantAcid, Cold, Fire; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Plaintiff

Backgrounds Acquisitions Incorporated

swing a sword? They promised to teach you! Think you have what it takes to sling spells? They’ve got masters who’ll have you throwing fire in no time! With the promise of untold treasures

and realms of magic and mystery just a dungeon away, you left your old life behind. Now a world of adventure is yours. Just initial here and sign here and here. Absolve Acq Inc of all former claims, and

Miirym

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

confronted by an archmage and bound into service to protect Candlekeep as penance for her misdeeds. The wizard passed away before Miirym’s sentence had been served, and other spellcasters were

essence roils with the promise of breath weapons and spells of destruction. Adventurers who explore the passages beneath Candlekeep might encounter Miirym, who’s more interested in news of

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

one that you’re perfectly willing to use for your advantage. You know what people want and you deliver, or rather, you promise to deliver. Common sense should steer people away from things that

Shipwright

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Reflection. Muddied water always clears in time. (Any) 6 Hope. The horizon at sea holds the greatest promise. (Any) D6 BOND 1 I must visit all the oceans

teeth shall adorn my hearth. D6 FLAW 1 I don’t know when to throw something away. You never know when it might be useful again. 2 I get frustrated to the

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot

back. d6 Flaw 1 I am easily distracted by the promise of information. 2 Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. 3

Fisher

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

art of fishing, and the promise of the eternal horizon. Skill Proficiencies: History, Survival Languages: One of your choice Equipment: Fishing tackle, a net, a

containing a pearl the size of your head claimed one of your fingers before jetting away; one day, you’ll find that clam. 6 It Swallowed the Sun. You once saw a fish leap from the water and

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

;re always welcome at the Three Old Kegs, where the Three Old Toads are glad to greet you with a smile and a mug of ale. The Watch. If you serve in the Watch, you’re required to conduct a

the behaviors common to corrupt guards and military officers a mile away. While awareness of such corruption doesn’t equate to evidence of it, and your sense certainly isn’t foolproof, your

Oath of Devotion Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

shining armor, acting with honor in pursuit of justice and the greater good. They hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct, and some, for better or worse, hold the rest of the world to the

this oath share these tenets. Honesty. Don’t lie or cheat. Let your word be your promise. Courage. Never fear to act, though caution is wise. Compassion. Aid others, protect the weak, and

Mite

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

might be set at the top of a flight of stairs to send creatures crashing down. Locks might be jammed with debris, gems replaced with fakes, and prized treasures stolen away. Mites aim to kill only if

frustration and antipathy build. When adventurers enter the dungeon, the mites go to work to exploit the added chaos. They use their magic to drag visitors into their web of anger and frustration, luring explorers deeper into the site and into situations and locations that promise to yield up the most havoc.

Gnoph-Keh

monsters

nearing. I noticed our Uldorian guides had slipped away, fleeing silent down the mountain. When I heard the distant growls erupt like approaching thunder, I had no choice but to follow the guides. We

its followers to conduct bizarre rites and bloody sacrifices, usually in honor of Mythos deities such as Ithaqua. The gnoph-keh acts as a herald, in its own inscrutable way, for these greater powers

Fog Giant

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

for a treasure or two. Bandit Kings. Forced to dwell in exile in the lands of the small folk, many fog giants develop an interest in those folk. Using a combination of threats and the promise of vast

killed or driven away. Calculating Masters. When a fog giant accumulates followers, it sets them to the task of rebuilding the giant’s collection of wondrous, expensive treasures. Its favored

Mi-Go

monsters

their ambitions. Bizarre Technologies. The mi-go dismissal of humans as truly sentient creatures leads them to conduct a variety of strange experiments on their minions. A particularly useful human

;The mi-go confers with a human brain it has sealed away in a jar. The specimen is specifically chosen for the knowledge it can provide to the mi-go, allowing it to adapt to a variety of situations. The

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

has taken him or her away from adventuring for a time, every paladin lives on the front lines of the cosmic struggle against evil. Fighters are rare enough among the ranks of the militias and armies

, and even the smallest victory against it can tilt the cosmic balance away from oblivion. Creating a Paladin The most important aspect of a paladin character is the nature of his or her holy quest

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in

life for the answer to a certain question. 6 I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. d6 Flaw 1 I am easily distracted by the promise of

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

, you promise to deliver. Common sense should steer people away from things that sound too good to be true, but common sense seems to be in short supply when you’re around. The bottle of pink

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

shadow on a balcony a stone’s throw away. She slides her blade free of its cloth-wrapped scabbard and peers through the open window at the tyrant prince, so vulnerable in the grip of sleep

your formative years. Were you an orphan or a child left on the monastery’s threshold? Did your parents promise you to the monastery in gratitude for a service performed by the monks? Did you

Noteworthy Sites

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

in bold colors that not only honor the gods, but keep away the many monsters haunting the cove, including giant crocodiles, shambling mounds, and green hags. Though each island has its own cultural

of the region’s primary gods. Promise Promise is a town situated where the soil of the Ribbon meets the Nightwater Cove coast. Its paved streets and colorful two-story buildings are home to Covenant

Noteworthy Sites

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

in bold colors that not only honor the gods, but keep away the many monsters haunting the cove, including giant crocodiles, shambling mounds, and green hags. Though each island has its own cultural

of the region’s primary gods. Promise Promise is a town situated where the soil of the Ribbon meets the Nightwater Cove coast. Its paved streets and colorful two-story buildings are home to Covenant

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

three gods are a tribe’s raiders and ravagers—often the only part of an orc tribe that its victims ever see. Deep within the den of a tribe, far away from the war-hearth where warriors

dwarfhold, the orcs will butcher any dwarf that stands against them, but it’s really all about the property—they would be just as happy if all the dwarves ran away. Strength Respects

Commerce

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

promise of earned prosperity is important to the townsfolk, and they see newcomers as a threat to it. Trading The wealthiest families in town own large trading vessels that they use to ship goods across

have all helped fuel a bustling local black market. Some fishing boats meet ships at sea to load and unload illegal goods, while other cartels conduct business at isolated points along the shore near

Commerce

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

promise of earned prosperity is important to the townsfolk, and they see newcomers as a threat to it. Trading The wealthiest families in town own large trading vessels that they use to ship goods across

have all helped fuel a bustling local black market. Some fishing boats meet ships at sea to load and unload illegal goods, while other cartels conduct business at isolated points along the shore near

Orcus

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

the Material Plane are extinguished, and all hope has faded away. All that remains is the eternally static realm of the living dead. Orcus is the universe’s staunchest advocate of stagnation. He sees

that mortals must suffer and die at the whims of these entities. In Orcus, they see the promise of release from pain without the demand of obedience. In the state of undeath that Orcus offers, they will

Orcus

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

the Material Plane are extinguished, and all hope has faded away. All that remains is the eternally static realm of the living dead. Orcus is the universe’s staunchest advocate of stagnation. He sees

that mortals must suffer and die at the whims of these entities. In Orcus, they see the promise of release from pain without the demand of obedience. In the state of undeath that Orcus offers, they will

Niranjan

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

sadhu (holy figure) Niranjan. In truth, Niranjan is Sarthak, a wicked bronze dragon who send agents into the Mists bearing his philosophical writings. These works promise escape and peace to any who

his victim enter a blissful trance that causes their soul to slip away from their body over the course of days. Sarthak consumes this soul and replaces it with a shadow, leaving the victim’s body under his control.

Grungs

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

surprised. If the characters capture one or more grungs, the frogfolk offer to lead the characters to treasure in exchange for a promise of freedom. The “treasure” is a half-mile away from the party’s present location and consists of a cache, which you can randomly determine by rolling on the Caches table.

Grungs

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

surprised. If the characters capture one or more grungs, the frogfolk offer to lead the characters to treasure in exchange for a promise of freedom. The “treasure” is a half-mile away from the party’s present location and consists of a cache, which you can randomly determine by rolling on the Caches table.

Niranjan

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

sadhu (holy figure) Niranjan. In truth, Niranjan is Sarthak, a wicked bronze dragon who send agents into the Mists bearing his philosophical writings. These works promise escape and peace to any who

his victim enter a blissful trance that causes their soul to slip away from their body over the course of days. Sarthak consumes this soul and replaces it with a shadow, leaving the victim’s body under his control.

D3. Stepstone Crossing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

bullywugs hurl spears at the merrow, frightening them away (at least for a while). These bullywugs are glad to be of help and happily point characters in the direction of their king, Gullop XIX (at area D6

). If the characters offer the bullywugs nothing in return for their help, the bullywugs take no offense. They don’t expect foreigners to honor the rule of reciprocity (see “Rules of Conduct” earlier in the chapter).

D3. Stepstone Crossing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

bullywugs hurl spears at the merrow, frightening them away (at least for a while). These bullywugs are glad to be of help and happily point characters in the direction of their king, Gullop XIX (at area D6

). If the characters offer the bullywugs nothing in return for their help, the bullywugs take no offense. They don’t expect foreigners to honor the rule of reciprocity (see “Rules of Conduct” earlier in the chapter).

Returning from Avernus

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

? The final piece? I can tell from the spring in your step that you do! How exciting! “While you’ve been away, we’ve deduced that Vecna needs to conduct his ritual in a place of great import where he

the Rod of Seven Parts in the wizards’ care. Kas wants to keep the characters away from the rod and the wizards for the next few hours. Ever the villain, Kas plans to take Alustriel and Tasha by

Returning from Avernus

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

? The final piece? I can tell from the spring in your step that you do! How exciting! “While you’ve been away, we’ve deduced that Vecna needs to conduct his ritual in a place of great import where he

the Rod of Seven Parts in the wizards’ care. Kas wants to keep the characters away from the rod and the wizards for the next few hours. Ever the villain, Kas plans to take Alustriel and Tasha by

Law and Order

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

given much more leniency than commoners. A noble heir who steals from a shop might get away with a fine paid by a parent, whereas a commoner committing the same crime may be jailed or publicly flogged

are a sign that one can’t manage one’s baser instincts. Patriars have been known to pay huge bribes or promise outsized favors to protect a rebellious heir from being charged with a minor crime

Orc Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

you ascend a rugged ridge on the lower slopes of the hill. Fifty yards away, a cave mouth opens up at the bottom of a ravine. Hunkered down by a boulder twenty yards outside the cave, keeping watch, is

Wyvern Tor completes a quest given to the party by Townmaster Harbin Wester in Phandalin, and it delivers on a promise to Hamun Kost at Old Owl Well. Divide 1,250 XP equally among the characters if the party deals with the orcs and the ogre.

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