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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
spies. This rumor might contain truth, as many who whisper it vanish in the night and are never seen again. Chateau Delanuit. Upon an island in the center of the Musarde sits Chateau Delanuit, the
hereditary Renier estate. From here, Jacqueline Renier rules Richemulot. She holds audience from her parlors and public courtrooms, but her private residence is sacrosanct, and few outside her family ever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
proven true when the demon lord Demogorgon emerged from the Clawrift, obliterating the rope bridges that once extended across it. Bregan Dâaerthe spies are assessing the damage from their base in a ruined
5 of the Dungeon Masterâs Guide for rules on escaping webs. Characters entering Menzoberranzan by means of Vizeran DeVirâs secret tunnel come to a secret door that pulls open to reveal a narrow ledge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
quite happy with it. Their streets are safe, and as long as you play by the rules of the game, the Trust wonât target you. Outsiders find this casual acceptance of preemptive assassination to be
spies and assassins. Most agents of the Trust simply pass information through dead drops; some estimate that a third of the nation works for the Trust in this capacity. When the Trust identifies a threat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
you play by the rules of the game, the Trust ignores you. Outsiders find this casual acceptance of preemptive assassination to be terrifying, but the Zil genuinely trust the Trust. Zil gnomes live
adventurers planning schemes in Zilargo. Violence draws attention and deadly consequences from the Trust, but intrigue is perfectly acceptable. The Trust is a network of spies and assassins. Most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Dispater The cosmos is a grand game. He who knows its rules the best shall win the prize.
â Dispater
Dispater is the foremost arms dealer of the Nine Hells, and perhaps the greatest weapons
to dwelling in the libraries inside his iron palace. He employs a network of spies and informants to watch over anyone that might threaten him, a measure of his deep paranoia. Dispater has created an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
capabilities. Imps are used as spies and messengers rather than combatants, and they are the infernal agents most often encountered on the Material Plane. Lesser devils rarely command other devils, aside
all. Rules for Everything Devils are evil schemers by nature, but they must operate within the bounds of the Nine Hellsâ intricate legal code. A devilâs attitude toward the law is in part driven by its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
rules they are charged with enforcing, cleaving to the spirit of the law when the letter no longer serves justice. Because the Guildpact â the one force on Ravnica that can keep the guilds from
House Dimir. The Boros are becoming increasingly aware of the possibility that their guild could be undermined from within. Security at garrison buildings is vigilant, with angels watching the entrances at all times for spies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
encounter occurs on a roll of 15 or higher on a d20. If an encounter occurs, roll on the daytime or the nighttime encounter table, depending on the time, or have Strahdâs spies appear (see the âStrahdâs
Spiesâ sidebar). Daytime Random Encounters in Barovia d12 + d8 Encounter 2 3d6 Barovian commoners 3 1d6 Barovian scouts 4 Hunting trap 5 Grave 6 False trail 7 1d4 + 1 Vistani bandits 8 Skeletal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
. Barthenâs doesnât stock weapons or armor, but characters can purchase other adventuring gear here, with the exception of items that cost more than 25 gp. (For prices, see the Basic Rules.) Characters in need
a sharp-tongued human woman of thirty-five named Linene Graywind. Linene keeps a supply of armor and weapons, all of which are for sale to interested buyers. (For prices, see the Basic Rules.) Linene
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
action in the rules glossary.
Russell: âYeah, whose seal is it?â
Jared: âThe Devil Strahd.â
Amy: âSounds like a pleasant fellow.â
Jared: âNo! He is the vampire lord of Castle Ravenloft and a
with Advantage... ugh, not much better. Well, 10 plus 5 is 15.
2 Influencing NPCs. Gareth takes the Influence action (see the rules glossary), which characters can take to influence an NPC. Itâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
checks made to find the slightly ajar secret door (see âAdvantage and Disadvantageâ in the Basic Rules). For more information on secret doors, see the âGeneral Featuresâ section above. If he manages
settlements for more materials for his workshop. The characters also find a letter signed with the Black Spiderâs symbol. Lord Albrek,
My spies in Neverwinter tell me that strangers are due to arrive in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
laird, who rules over his or her own holdings and directs the clan in dedicating its efforts toward a particular trade or craft. A caste of priests called thuldar officiate all rituals and record the
Sentries. The duergar power of invisibility plays a significant role in their society. The potential presence of unseen spies everywhere enforces honesty among duergar. Slaves rarely, if ever, talk or act
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
network of spellcasters and spies, the Harpers advocate equality and covertly oppose the abuse of power, magical or otherwise. Agents operate in secret and emphasize stealth and subtlety, or at the very
alliance agents, and they are often glory hounds seeking personal recognition. Most agents are lawful or neutral; in the courtly circles of the lords, those who donât follow the rules seldom last long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
from which he rules. Asmodeus appoints archdevils, and he can strip any member of the infernal hierarchy of rank and status as he likes. If it dies outside the Nine Hells, a devil disappears in a cloud
devilâs memories passing intact from one form to the next. Low-level promotions are typically based on need, such as when a pit fiend transforms lemures into imps to gain invisible spies under its command
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
queenâs court will not meddle in the affairs of the archfey or their domain. Archfey that do not pledge allegiance to one court or the other can find their domains overrun with Seelie or Unseelie spies
true friendship or grave need. 2 Covetous. The archfey hoards things they consider valuable and uses spies to find more of what they covet. The archfey never leaves their lair for fear that their hoard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
bureaucratic empire, or a remote realm ruled by an iron-fisted tyrant. Consider how your settlement fits into the bigger picture of your world or region â who rules its ruler, and what other
and spies to enforce her will, Kaius, the vampire king of Karrnath, has a formidable army of living and undead soldiers under his command. Bureaucracy. Various departments compose the government, each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
charm on that character. Each doll can bestow its charm once. These charms are similar to the ones described in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Masterâs Guide and follow the same rules. Strawbundleâs Charm
hags are a frightful lot:
Widow Groat has tarnished gold coins covering her eyes and ants nesting in her skull. The ants serve as her spies, and their presence often portends her arrival. She carries a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
their trade. Some Arcane Tricksters use their talents as pickpockets and burglars, while others are pranksters.
Level 3: Spellcasting You have learned to cast spells. See chapter 7 for the rules on
spellcasting. The information below details how you use those rules as an Arcane Trickster.
Cantrips. You know three cantrips: Mage Hand and two other cantrips of your choice from the Wizard spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
surreptitiously seeks to hire spies who could investigate him in search of proof. Burle provides a safe resting place before and during expeditions into the Hool Marshes or the Dreadwood. Kiara offers a bounty
, and cavalry serves as the primary defense point for the region. Duke Marik Feldren (CN male human knight) rules over the town in his capacity of governor of the southern province that includes Seaton
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
Thievesâ Guild. A disparate convocation of thieves, spies, smugglers, and other scoundrels controls criminal activity in a region of a city. 2 Assassin Society. The networkâs livelihood is death
, and avaricious members of your syndicate in line with the goals and rules of the organization. 5 Assassination. You dispatch prominent peopleâthe sort who have numerous bodyguards and elaborate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
. Empty battlefields are littered with weapons and bones, showing where the legions of the Nine Hells prevailed against invading enemies. The archdevil Zariel rules Avernus, having supplanted her
in the ice of Stygia as punishment. He rules this layer all the same, communicating telepathically with his followers and servants, both in the Nine Hells and on the Material Plane. Stygia is also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
neighboring realms where these evils are active. Scarlet Order The Scarlet Order is a monastic order of Suloise militarists whose spies and assassins have infiltrated many courts and castles throughout the
an organization might come with concrete benefits such as access to an organizationâs information, equipment, magic, and other resources. See âRenownâ in chapter 3 for rules you can use to track
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
profit from their exploits. Liaraâs spies in Port Nyanzaru furnish her with ship manifests and departure schedules, which she passes to the pirates via a sending stone; the pirate captain Zaroum Al
the characters. She spends most of her time managing the security of her stronghold, going over field reports, and sifting through reports from her spies in Port Nyanzaru. She admires adventurers, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
other guild members. The oni has three ravens that act as messengers, and it uses a ring of animal influence to speak with them. These ravens deliver secret messages to the guildmasterâs spies abroad
and receive similar messages from those spies. If one or more characters interrupt the oni, it politely asks them to leave. If they refuse, it shoos away the ravens and attacks the characters. The oniâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
everything from petty disputes in other wards to groundbreaking cases in the High Courts. They adjudicate, review, and study the rules of Sigil, maintaining order according to the law as they interpret
headdress. In Shemeshkaâs eyes, the establishmentâs profits pale in comparison to its true spoils: secrets gleaned by her web of spies, both those employed in the casino and others enacting her far
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortuneâs Wheel
desk at the center of the island. Knol can explain the rules of Dungeonland and take any bets the characters place. The standard entry is 1 platinum chip with a bet on whether the adventurers will
gemstones. Each of the thousands of gems holds a tiny figure. These individuals are spies, scholars, and foes of Shemeshka whom the arcanaloth keeps bound using the Resplendent Cage (see area P6b
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
ambassador from Skullport. Ulquess has been implanting intellect devourers in the skulls of goblinoids, turning them into spies loyal to Xanathar. If its plot is discovered, the mind flayer has no choice but
â). The keystone of this arch is carved to look like a gold dragon wyrmling, its mouth agape. The rules of this gate are as follows: The gate opens for 1 minute when a gemstone worth at least 100 gp is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
for the rules of conduct (see âRules of Conductâ in chapter 2). Dubhforgail assumes the characters are Kelekâs minions and demands that they bring her the cake that Kelek promised her (âEight tiers
appendix C) who serve Zybilna as messengers and spies Treasure. Iggwilvâs Cauldron is an artifact, albeit one that its rightful owner would never part with. While she is trapped in stasis, Iggwilv canât stop