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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
choice, as appropriate to your factionLanguages: Two of your choiceEquipment: Badge or emblem of your faction, a copy of a seminal faction text (or a code-book for a covert faction), a set of common
: Founded more than a millennium ago, disbanded and reorganized several times, the Harpers remain a powerful, behind-the-scenes agency, which acts to thwart evil and promote fairness through
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. A gladiator fights for sport in an arena, a master with his trident and net, skilled at toppling foes and moving them around for the crowd’s delight—and his own tactical advantage. His
use their training as adventurers. The dungeon delving, monster slaying, and other dangerous work common among adventurers is second nature for a fighter, not all that different from the life he or she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
sports (wrestling, boxing, and pankration) are all common events in arenas, especially during the Iroan Games, an annual series of athletic competitions held in Akros. Arena Adventures Adventures in an
Arena (YEONG-HAO HAN) Across Theros, contest grounds host athletic competitions and often serve as places to worship the god Iroas. The grandest hippodrome in Akros holds thousands of spectators
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
sports (wrestling, boxing, and pankration) are all common events in arenas, especially during the Iroan Games, an annual series of athletic competitions held in Akros. Arena Adventures Adventures in an
Arena (YEONG-HAO HAN) Across Theros, contest grounds host athletic competitions and often serve as places to worship the god Iroas. The grandest hippodrome in Akros holds thousands of spectators
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
seems to have offended them.
“The only thing these factions seem to have in common is their hunger for ships, spelljamming helms, and weapons—things I can’t provide. War is everyone’s native tongue here
characters can use their Wildspace orrery to ascertain that getting from Aruun to Vocath will take 3 days by spelljamming ship, since the two moons are currently 300 million miles apart.) Vocath’s Arena
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
seems to have offended them.
“The only thing these factions seem to have in common is their hunger for ships, spelljamming helms, and weapons—things I can’t provide. War is everyone’s native tongue here
characters can use their Wildspace orrery to ascertain that getting from Aruun to Vocath will take 3 days by spelljamming ship, since the two moons are currently 300 million miles apart.) Vocath’s Arena
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Thronehold Characters As you develop a character or NPC from Thronehold, consider the following: Cold Warriors. Thronehold is a gladiatorial arena for diplomats and spies, a dangerous playground for
one thing in common, it’s a weakness for pleasant distractions. When not playing their games of deceit, they seek out the best entertainment and companionship the island has to offer. Characters with the entertainer background can make many untrustworthy friends here.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Thronehold Characters As you develop a character or NPC from Thronehold, consider the following: Cold Warriors. Thronehold is a gladiatorial arena for diplomats and spies, a dangerous playground for
one thing in common, it’s a weakness for pleasant distractions. When not playing their games of deceit, they seek out the best entertainment and companionship the island has to offer. Characters with the entertainer background can make many untrustworthy friends here.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
and reorganized several times, the Harpers remain a powerful, behind-the-scenes agency, which acts to thwart evil and promote fairness through knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often
different, however: bearers of the gauntlet are holy warriors on a righteous quest to crush evil and promote justice, and they never hide in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
and reorganized several times, the Harpers remain a powerful, behind-the-scenes agency, which acts to thwart evil and promote fairness through knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often
different, however: bearers of the gauntlet are holy warriors on a righteous quest to crush evil and promote justice, and they never hide in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
with the seven merchant princes of Port Nyanzaru (whom he knows well), Volo is visiting local taverns to promote his work, and the characters might meet him at some point in the city. Volo is a font of
passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Dwarvish, Elvish
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Spellcasting. Volo is a 1st-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12, +4 to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
with the seven merchant princes of Port Nyanzaru (whom he knows well), Volo is visiting local taverns to promote his work, and the characters might meet him at some point in the city. Volo is a font of
passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Dwarvish, Elvish
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Spellcasting. Volo is a 1st-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12, +4 to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Senses Passive Perception 11
Languages Common
CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The gladiator makes three Spear attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Shield Bash.
Spear
holding a weapon. Response: The gladiator adds 3 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.
Alejandro Pacheco In an undersea arena, the crowd goes wild
as a gladiator triumphs over a giant squid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. The fish swim away if released. 50. Torture Chamber and Dungeon The characters hear muted noise at the crossroads of areas 50 and area 53. From the south come the sounds of spectators in the arena
appendix C for both). If the sahuagin become aware of the party, they abandon their work and attack. Victim. The locathah on the rack is named Borgas. He can speak Common as well as Aquan. He has no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Senses Passive Perception 11
Languages Common
CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The gladiator makes three Spear attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Shield Bash.
Spear
holding a weapon. Response: The gladiator adds 3 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.
Alejandro Pacheco In an undersea arena, the crowd goes wild
as a gladiator triumphs over a giant squid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
wings, and festooned with jewelry and draconic imagery reflecting the wearer’s favorite type of dragon. Masks are common at cult gatherings. Cultists avoid this regalia in public, but a character who
superiors. Only initiates that prove their worth are allowed to advance. A Wearer of Purple can promote an initiate along the track of dragonclaw (first rank), dragonwing (second rank), dragonfang
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
wings, and festooned with jewelry and draconic imagery reflecting the wearer’s favorite type of dragon. Masks are common at cult gatherings. Cultists avoid this regalia in public, but a character who
superiors. Only initiates that prove their worth are allowed to advance. A Wearer of Purple can promote an initiate along the track of dragonclaw (first rank), dragonwing (second rank), dragonfang
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. The fish swim away if released. 50. Torture Chamber and Dungeon The characters hear muted noise at the crossroads of areas 50 and area 53. From the south come the sounds of spectators in the arena
appendix C for both). If the sahuagin become aware of the party, they abandon their work and attack. Victim. The locathah on the rack is named Borgas. He can speak Common as well as Aquan. He has no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
collection of shops specializing in different categories of magic items. Most merchandise is common or uncommon, but rare items are occasionally available. Clifftop, Upper Dura Pegasus Spire The seat
offers a range of services, with food and lodging of poor to comfortable quality. Underlook,
Middle Dura The Hollow Tower A vertically oriented arena used for aerial jousting and other unusual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
collection of shops specializing in different categories of magic items. Most merchandise is common or uncommon, but rare items are occasionally available. Clifftop, Upper Dura Pegasus Spire The seat
offers a range of services, with food and lodging of poor to comfortable quality. Underlook,
Middle Dura The Hollow Tower A vertically oriented arena used for aerial jousting and other unusual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
accomplished: Two of the factions (determined by you) are friendly toward the characters by virtue of their victory in the arena battles. The remaining three factions are indifferent toward the characters. If
the characters did anything to antagonize a faction, that faction is hostile toward them, regardless of their performance in the arena battles. The characters can improve a faction’s attitude toward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
accomplished: Two of the factions (determined by you) are friendly toward the characters by virtue of their victory in the arena battles. The remaining three factions are indifferent toward the characters. If
the characters did anything to antagonize a faction, that faction is hostile toward them, regardless of their performance in the arena battles. The characters can improve a faction’s attitude toward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
metal masts rise from the arena like gigantic tridents, each one emitting a low hum. The branches of each trident are twenty-five feet off the ground and extend fifty feet into the air.
A sport
called Chain Lightning was played in this stadium. This event, which pitted mortals against each other in an electrified arena, enjoyed great popularity. An ornate trophy cup sits on a pedestal at one end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Ekene-Afa Deals in weapons, shields, traveling gear, rain catchers, saddles, wagons, and canoes Ekene-Afa (LG female Chultan human gladiator) won numerous gladiatorial contests in Port Nyanzaru’s arena
before she invested her winnings into financing her first trade deals. She is a legend among the common rabble who grew up watching her battles. Her husband, Kura, is a painter, and they have twin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
metal masts rise from the arena like gigantic tridents, each one emitting a low hum. The branches of each trident are twenty-five feet off the ground and extend fifty feet into the air.
A sport
called Chain Lightning was played in this stadium. This event, which pitted mortals against each other in an electrified arena, enjoyed great popularity. An ornate trophy cup sits on a pedestal at one end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Ekene-Afa Deals in weapons, shields, traveling gear, rain catchers, saddles, wagons, and canoes Ekene-Afa (LG female Chultan human gladiator) won numerous gladiatorial contests in Port Nyanzaru’s arena
before she invested her winnings into financing her first trade deals. She is a legend among the common rabble who grew up watching her battles. Her husband, Kura, is a painter, and they have twin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
ornate but inanimate suit of armor on display. It remains inert until it takes damage or is summoned to area X6 by Xanathar. (The beholder uses it to keep the spectators in the arena from getting too rowdy
.) X6. Pit of Blood and Fortune Xanathar has turned this room into a gladiatorial arena. It also uses this location to dispose of underlings it no longer trusts in a manner that it considers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
ornate but inanimate suit of armor on display. It remains inert until it takes damage or is summoned to area X6 by Xanathar. (The beholder uses it to keep the spectators in the arena from getting too rowdy
.) X6. Pit of Blood and Fortune Xanathar has turned this room into a gladiatorial arena. It also uses this location to dispose of underlings it no longer trusts in a manner that it considers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
voice of reason and common sense on the Council of Four — if not the egalitarianism some hoped. He’s also proven largely resistant to scandal and corruption, though many of his fellow dukes and those
goes out of his way to avoid stress. He shows well in social situations, but is easily manipulated in the political arena. He is known for listening with concern, showing an earnest desire to help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
voice of reason and common sense on the Council of Four — if not the egalitarianism some hoped. He’s also proven largely resistant to scandal and corruption, though many of his fellow dukes and those
goes out of his way to avoid stress. He shows well in social situations, but is easily manipulated in the political arena. He is known for listening with concern, showing an earnest desire to help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
voice of reason and common sense on the Council of Four — if not the egalitarianism some hoped. He’s also proven largely resistant to scandal and corruption, though many of his fellow dukes and those
goes out of his way to avoid stress. He shows well in social situations, but is easily manipulated in the political arena. He is known for listening with concern, showing an earnest desire to help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
voice of reason and common sense on the Council of Four — if not the egalitarianism some hoped. He’s also proven largely resistant to scandal and corruption, though many of his fellow dukes and those
goes out of his way to avoid stress. He shows well in social situations, but is easily manipulated in the political arena. He is known for listening with concern, showing an earnest desire to help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
promote it. Or you might operate from the shadows, resembling a clever spymaster and allowing others to be the franchise’s public face. You help advance your franchise by discovering secrets, tracking
chose a tool proficiency, as well as ink and an ink pen. Whisper Jar Also at rank 1, you are the beneficiary of a whisper jar — a common magic item resembling an ether-filled jar with a long tap hose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
promote it. Or you might operate from the shadows, resembling a clever spymaster and allowing others to be the franchise’s public face. You help advance your franchise by discovering secrets, tracking
chose a tool proficiency, as well as ink and an ink pen. Whisper Jar Also at rank 1, you are the beneficiary of a whisper jar — a common magic item resembling an ether-filled jar with a long tap hose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
competitor who receives aid is removed from play for the remainder of the match. Competitors aren’t allowed to use spells or similar abilities. The only formal hrazhak arena in Sharn is located in
districts of the city from time to time, and shifter youths often play impromptu games in the parks. Skyblades Common jousting is popular enough throughout Breland, but in Sharn, the sport has taken to the