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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
footsteps of a Boros parent, succumbed to the persuasion of a charismatic recruiter’s lofty promises, or were drawn in by the prospect of a life of action.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics
-Boros Contacts table.
Boros Contacts
d8
Contact
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A former comrade in arms was promoted into the prestigious Sunhome Guard.
2
One of my parents is a ranking Boros officer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
promises of power and glory. Although Phenex remains fanatically loyal to Vecna (even to the point of removing one of his eyes and his left hand), Acererak finds him useful to his own cause as well
. (The mortal Acererak still ostensibly pledges his own faith to Vecna at this time.) Since arriving at the tomb along with many of his girallons, Phenex has magically grafted on a second set of arms, making him resemble something of a girallon himself.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
promises of power and glory. Although Phenex remains fanatically loyal to Vecna (even to the point of removing one of his eyes and his left hand), Acererak finds him useful to his own cause as well
. (The mortal Acererak still ostensibly pledges his own faith to Vecna at this time.) Since arriving at the tomb along with many of his girallons, Phenex has magically grafted on a second set of arms, making him resemble something of a girallon himself.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
can’t take it!” A frazzled human woman soothes the toddler in her arms. “It’ll be all right,” she says. “We just can’t play outside after sundown, okay?” A human man holds up a sketch of an orc woman
front and promises to pay them another 150 gp each upon completing their investigation. If a character uses Harbin’s fear as leverage and succeeds on a DC 11 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
to succeed once to convince Errde and complete this quest. Errde then promises to outfit the characters with supplies and gear when they leave Gracklstugh, from the Stone Guards’ own armory. Each
days imprisoned and then are sold back to the drow. Xalith and her squad meet up with Ilvara and then return to Velkynvelve, if the characters can’t manage to escape from their captors. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Orond Gralhund The Gralhunds are nobles who trade in arms and mercenaries, and whose family motto is “We see both sides.” Orond is the patriarch, but he’s not a quick-thinking or cultured sort — and
, Lord Gralhund had expected his wife to fill one of the vacancies. That never happened, though, despite many promises and bribes. After she was passed over, Orond became insanely angry, and he has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
in turn adopting new personalities that set them apart from their ilk. The fanatics’ plan hinges on the transformation ritual, as it promises to provide the beginnings of a new mind flayer empire on
, and now his arms end in writhing tentacles that alert Hashutu of any movement or other threat that might lurk nearby. Voalsh. In a desperate bid to reclaim their autonomy, the other mind flayers of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
can’t take it!” A frazzled human woman soothes the toddler in her arms. “It’ll be all right,” she says. “We just can’t play outside after sundown, okay?” A human man holds up a sketch of an orc woman
front and promises to pay them another 150 gp each upon completing their investigation. If a character uses Harbin’s fear as leverage and succeeds on a DC 11 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Orond Gralhund The Gralhunds are nobles who trade in arms and mercenaries, and whose family motto is “We see both sides.” Orond is the patriarch, but he’s not a quick-thinking or cultured sort — and
, Lord Gralhund had expected his wife to fill one of the vacancies. That never happened, though, despite many promises and bribes. After she was passed over, Orond became insanely angry, and he has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
in turn adopting new personalities that set them apart from their ilk. The fanatics’ plan hinges on the transformation ritual, as it promises to provide the beginnings of a new mind flayer empire on
, and now his arms end in writhing tentacles that alert Hashutu of any movement or other threat that might lurk nearby. Voalsh. In a desperate bid to reclaim their autonomy, the other mind flayers of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
to succeed once to convince Errde and complete this quest. Errde then promises to outfit the characters with supplies and gear when they leave Gracklstugh, from the Stone Guards’ own armory. Each
days imprisoned and then are sold back to the drow. Xalith and her squad meet up with Ilvara and then return to Velkynvelve, if the characters can’t manage to escape from their captors. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
creature with too many arms and spikes in place of hands taps at the room’s walls.
The Dolindar siblings buried here were warped into two lost sorrowsworn (see appendix A). A visible sorrowsworn
gp to a planar scholar (such as Eldon, who promises to buy the book once returned to Neverwinter) A snow globe containing a miniature replica of the city of Neverwinter, worth 350 gp B5: Puzzle Door
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
creature with too many arms and spikes in place of hands taps at the room’s walls.
The Dolindar siblings buried here were warped into two lost sorrowsworn (see appendix A). A visible sorrowsworn
gp to a planar scholar (such as Eldon, who promises to buy the book once returned to Neverwinter) A snow globe containing a miniature replica of the city of Neverwinter, worth 350 gp B5: Puzzle Door
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
wears a set of stylish silver earrings worth 40 gp. Devil Dog carries nothing of value, but in exchange for her life, she promises to take her captors back to her apartment, where she says she keeps her
entrance, he looks up at you and grins, revealing his last few remaining teeth. But even as he opens his mouth as if to speak, a pair of meaty gray arms emerge from the alley entrance and yank him into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
wears a set of stylish silver earrings worth 40 gp. Devil Dog carries nothing of value, but in exchange for her life, she promises to take her captors back to her apartment, where she says she keeps her
entrance, he looks up at you and grins, revealing his last few remaining teeth. But even as he opens his mouth as if to speak, a pair of meaty gray arms emerge from the alley entrance and yank him into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
, while Xedalli stands stiffly, regarding her brother with a look of utter loathing.
Silence fills the temple as the priest raises his arms and the emperor’s body, shrouded in light, rises into the beam
the characters. If the characters are captured, Xeleth promises to have them executed as soon as the coronation is over. In the unlikely event that the party defeats Xeleth or drives him off, skip
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
, while Xedalli stands stiffly, regarding her brother with a look of utter loathing.
Silence fills the temple as the priest raises his arms and the emperor’s body, shrouded in light, rises into the beam
the characters. If the characters are captured, Xeleth promises to have them executed as soon as the coronation is over. In the unlikely event that the party defeats Xeleth or drives him off, skip
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
danger not only to Daggerford but also to Waterdeep. Any Lords’ Alliance character who agrees to destroy it is given a spell scroll of magic weapon. Eravien also promises to furnish the character with
for resources and security. At the same time, members are granted the autonomy to increase their own wealth and influence. As a whole, the Zhentarim promises “the best for the best,” although in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
danger not only to Daggerford but also to Waterdeep. Any Lords’ Alliance character who agrees to destroy it is given a spell scroll of magic weapon. Eravien also promises to furnish the character with
for resources and security. At the same time, members are granted the autonomy to increase their own wealth and influence. As a whole, the Zhentarim promises “the best for the best,” although in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
await the atropal’s apotheosis, when the downfall of civilization promises an abundance of souls to harvest. The Sewn Sisters spy on intruders from the Border Ethereal. Any character who can perceive
the hags by name, lest the hags hear their names being uttered. The dolls were made from the souls of children and want to be free of the captors. The hags are nursing some kind of creature that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
is beauty. INSIDE THE MIND OF A GNOLL
From a journal recovered from a slain cultist of Yeenoghu:
Day 2: The subject continues to growl and struggle, despite the removal of its arms and legs. I
and are able to resist the call to violence, but a few cannot. For these rare individuals, the true lure of Yeenoghu’s promises lies not in the power they offer, but in the deep sense of belonging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
await the atropal’s apotheosis, when the downfall of civilization promises an abundance of souls to harvest. The Sewn Sisters spy on intruders from the Border Ethereal. Any character who can perceive
the hags by name, lest the hags hear their names being uttered. The dolls were made from the souls of children and want to be free of the captors. The hags are nursing some kind of creature that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
is beauty. INSIDE THE MIND OF A GNOLL
From a journal recovered from a slain cultist of Yeenoghu:
Day 2: The subject continues to growl and struggle, despite the removal of its arms and legs. I
and are able to resist the call to violence, but a few cannot. For these rare individuals, the true lure of Yeenoghu’s promises lies not in the power they offer, but in the deep sense of belonging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
gladly takes up arms to aid his rescuers and is willing to serve his rescuers for one year without pay in gratitude for his freedom. Fourth Cell. The bugbear guards will say that they have been
The three chambers south of the bugbear complex are occupied by orc captives that are considered docile by their captors. As such, these rooms are not heavily guarded. Each door is barred on the outside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
gladly takes up arms to aid his rescuers and is willing to serve his rescuers for one year without pay in gratitude for his freedom. Fourth Cell. The bugbear guards will say that they have been
The three chambers south of the bugbear complex are occupied by orc captives that are considered docile by their captors. As such, these rooms are not heavily guarded. Each door is barred on the outside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
promises that if the characters help, they can have a stake in the Tortured Tortle, with her as the new captain. She expresses her willingness to work out any business arrangements for the future
bandits) attack the characters alongside the captain and priest. By the start of the second round, Belle convinces other sailors to take up arms against those loyal to Athgar. None of the sailors attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
promises that if the characters help, they can have a stake in the Tortured Tortle, with her as the new captain. She expresses her willingness to work out any business arrangements for the future
bandits) attack the characters alongside the captain and priest. By the start of the second round, Belle convinces other sailors to take up arms against those loyal to Athgar. None of the sailors attack
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
from its constantly running forges. Most of the ore mined in the Corova Mountains is processed in the lower city, fabricating arms and weaponry in quantities that dwarf production elsewhere in
miners intersecting its tunnels when they dig too deeply beneath the Shattered Peaks. Some seek out the Labyrinth, enticed by promises of lost treasures, untold wealth, and magical cures lost within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Zaltember’s captors to release him as a show of good faith. This is a trick; the duke and the duchess will freely renege on their promises if they have nothing to lose. If the characters refuse to
, and area 33) to be with his mother. If he is captured or cornered, he declares that he is the son of Duke Zalto, hoping to cow his captors into letting him go. Zaltember doesn’t know where his father
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Zaltember’s captors to release him as a show of good faith. This is a trick; the duke and the duchess will freely renege on their promises if they have nothing to lose. If the characters refuse to
, and area 33) to be with his mother. If he is captured or cornered, he declares that he is the son of Duke Zalto, hoping to cow his captors into letting him go. Zaltember doesn’t know where his father
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the clifftop above. The kakkuus rush toward any opportunity for combat, so characters can draw them away with any ruse that promises bloodshed. A badly injured kakkuu flees the area, hoping to hide
) with engravings of a wolf’s head on each side of the blade, a heavy platinum statue of Miska triumphantly raising his arms (worth 120,000 gp), and two huge gold fangs inset with enormous rubies (worth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the clifftop above. The kakkuus rush toward any opportunity for combat, so characters can draw them away with any ruse that promises bloodshed. A badly injured kakkuu flees the area, hoping to hide
) with engravings of a wolf’s head on each side of the blade, a heavy platinum statue of Miska triumphantly raising his arms (worth 120,000 gp), and two huge gold fangs inset with enormous rubies (worth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
promises to be good this time, really she does.” A closet at the south end of the hallway holds blankets and linens. N4m. Brothers’ Rooms This bedroom contains nothing out of the ordinary: a neatly
, their two young sons, and a baby daughter in the father’s arms. The sons are smiling in a way that suggests mischief. The parents look like uncrowned royalty.
Wood paneling covers the walls of the room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
promises to be good this time, really she does.” A closet at the south end of the hallway holds blankets and linens. N4m. Brothers’ Rooms This bedroom contains nothing out of the ordinary: a neatly
, their two young sons, and a baby daughter in the father’s arms. The sons are smiling in a way that suggests mischief. The parents look like uncrowned royalty.
Wood paneling covers the walls of the room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, relaxing between shifts. Accompanying them is the garrison’s leader, Captain Mainwaring (lawful neutral, gnome knight). When she’s aware of the characters, Captain Mainwaring calls the guards to arms
oak dominates the room.
Next to the table stands a short human mage with a goatee and gray robes. His arms are covered with intricate gray tattoos, and a small raven perches on his shoulder. Standing