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Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
assume roles of greater responsibility and prominence. You might be one of Candlekeep’s own, dedicated to the curatorship of what is likely the most complete body of lore and history in all the
. . . everyone . . . is . . . compared . . . to me.
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I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
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I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
mystical secrets and possess insight into monsters, legends, omens, and other lore. Mages often gather allies or hire assistants to aid them in their research or to attain magical might. Roll on or
choose a result from the Mage Roles table to inspire different sorts of mages. Mage Roles 1d10 The Mage Is... 1 An astronomer who draws magic from stars. 2 An author who writes about the occult. 3
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
experience earns renown among other bards. Indeed, after telling so many stories about heroes accomplishing mighty deeds, many bards take these themes to heart and assume heroic roles themselves
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
professional secrets and magical flourishes, striving to make their performances truly unforgettable. Use the following list of entertainers and roles to inspire the performers in your adventures: Acrobat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
to reward players who take the time to search for them. For each door and room, consider their original purpose: were secret doors a defense against invaders, or do denizens of the dungeon scheme to keep secrets from each other? Secrets can help you develop the story of a dungeon.
stream might run through the middle of a stronghold, causing variation in the shapes and sizes of rooms and necessitating features such as bridges and drains. Secrets. Add secret doors and secret rooms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Githzerai Psion These powerful psions oversee githzerai sanctuaries, study enigmatic planar events, and lead rrakkma—hostile forays into mind flayer colonies to slay illithids and uncover secrets of
the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At Will: Mage Hand (the hand is Invisible)
1/Day Each: Plane Shift, See Invisibility
Reactions
Psionic Defense. The githzerai casts Feather Fall or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
is no marriage, and ancestry is traced matrilineally. Despite the very different roles played by men and women, Setessans are flexible when it comes to any individual’s place in that structure. Some
fluidly between roles, and a few choose a special role that Setessans view as standing outside the dichotomy of gender, living in Ophis Tower. The warriors of Ophis Tower are martially trained as women are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
called Fire Eyes and the Lord of the Bronze Mask, is the god of defense and vigilance, the protector of dwarves. Haela Brightaxe is the goddess of luck in battle, and the patron of dwarf fighters. Gods
of Craft Dumathoin, the Keeper of Secrets under the Mountain, is the patron of the shield dwarves, as well as the god of buried wealth, mining, gems, and exploration, and the guardian of the dead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
spread fear, suspicion, and deceit better than doppelgangers. Found in every land and culture, they can take on the guise of any individual of any race. Stealing Secrets. A doppelganger’s adopted
intend to impersonate, studying them and probing their minds for secrets. A doppelganger can read a creature’s surface thoughts, allowing it to glean that creature’s name, desires, and fears, along with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Mount Ironrot, the graymatter engine fell into a despondent torpor that lasted until the arrival of its recent visitors. Brian Valeza Landro Sharing Secrets Landro understands the world by peering into
the clandestine variety. I would be interested to learn your secrets.”
Landro wishes to learn secrets from the characters through a type of osmosis. Landro tells the characters that this process is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
. Everyone is dead, of course, but some are deader than others. In their work, Dusters seek to unravel the secrets of True Death, a higher state of oblivion that transcends the grave. The path to True Death
Death. Undead fill the ranks of the Heralds of Dust, from skeletons and zombies in menial roles to the sapient Undead who comprise the upper echelons of its leadership. At first glance, these Undead are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dragonmarked NPCs The reach and influence of the dragonmarked houses means that they can play many roles in a campaign. Dragonmarked heirs can be valuable patrons. Dragonmarked villains usually covet
the countryside. 7 A rogue heir of House Medani starts selling secrets, effectively establishing a new espionage guild within the house. 8 A disgraced caravan leader turns to banditry, hoping to win
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
their stat block earlier in the adventure) are training in this area. When the fighting starts, read: “Intruders!” shouts the woman. “They’re here to steal the secrets of Master Bak Mei! Students, show
Tigress carries a red wooden key that unlocks the door to area L3. Jade Tigress Medium humanoid (human)
Armor Class 15 (Unarmored Defense)
Hit Points 71 (11d8 + 21)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
18
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
breathing No Goggles of night No Rope of climbing No Sending stones No Wand of magic detection No Wand of secrets No Replicable Items (6th-Level Artificer) Magic Item Attunement Boots of elvenkind
levitation Yes Boots of speed Yes Bracers of defense Yes Cloak of the bat Yes Dimensional shackles No Gem of seeing Yes Horn of blasting No Ring of free action Yes Ring of protection Yes Ring of the ram Yes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
No Goggles of night No Rope of climbing No Sending stones No Wand of magic detection No Wand of secrets No Replicable Items (6th-Level Artificer) Magic Item Attunement Boots of elvenkind No
Artificer) Magic Item Attunement Amulet of health Yes Belt of hill giant strength Yes Boots of levitation Yes Boots of speed Yes Bracers of defense Yes Cloak of the bat Yes Dimensional shackles No
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
of climbing No
Sending stones No
Wand of magic detection No
Wand of secrets No
Replicable Items (6th-Level Artificer) Magic Item Attunement
Boots of elvenkind No
Yes
Boots of levitation Yes
Boots of speed Yes
Bracers of defense Yes
Cloak of the bat Yes
Dimensional shackles No
Gem of seeing Yes
Horn of blasting No
Ring of free action Yes
Ring of protection Yes
Ring of the ram Yes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
approaching, Iarno the evil mage grabs his staff of defense (see appendix A) and the scrolls in his chest (see the “Treasure” section), and flees through the secret door in the northeast corner of the room
ruffians to secure his own position in town. Iarno knew of the Black Spider through his contacts in the Lords’ Alliance and brokered a meeting. The drow promised to share the secrets and wealth of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
innumerable, but you pursue them with vigor. As operatives for an academy, you seek to unravel the secrets of existence and the deeper riddles beyond. In your work, you brush shoulders with the wisest in
together by cutting-edge magical scholarship, the enclave’s residents are hungry for secrets, reagents, and subjects. 3 Secret Monastery. Ageless secrets remain the focus of contemplation and rigorous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Giant Patrons Many of the adventure hooks throughout this book involve giants asking characters for help or hiring them to carry out a task. This section outlines long-term patron roles giants might
fill. If you want to use a giant as a patron for a group of adventurers, you can use the perks, contacts, and roles described in the “Group Patrons” chapter of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything alongside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
between characters who are scholars and those who are more traditional adventurers. Consider some or all of these roles for characters in your party: Field Researcher. The academic in your group might also
armed with combat-oriented spells that supplement the knowledge-focused capabilities of the Scholar, preparing them to face those who guard the world’s greatest secrets. Morgrave University
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Build Your Group Newspapers employ a wide range of adventurers to bring news back to the home office. Consider some or all of these roles for the characters in your party: Voice of
BRELAND
important than any particular skills or abilities for this character, although many Networkers have high Charisma scores. Snoop. A Snoop pries into secrets and pieces together the clues behind a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Detailed NPCs Flesh out NPCs who play prominent roles in your adventures. You can use the accompanying NPC Tracker to record information as you determine these six elements of your NPC: Name You’ll
(large, bulbous, angular, small) 11 Distinctive posture (stooped or rigid) 12 Exceptionally beautiful or ugly Secret Describe a secret the NPC is trying to hide or protect. The NPC Secrets table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
involved in very different sorts of investigations. Lower Sharn means poor clients and lawless streets. Middle Sharn means merchant rivalries and better pay. Upper Sharn means uncovering the secrets
flesh out more details about their agency, including allies, enemies, contacts, roles for each character in the agency, type of work, a signature case, and clientele.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
normally. Twice a day, the hags use their coven spells (see the “Coven Spells” sidebar) to cast seeming on their minions, disguising them suitably for their roles. The following creatures serve the
specifically wants to learn the secrets of the cursed paintings, and he is happy to betray his employers to obtain them. He carries a master key that opens all the locks in the bathhouse and the tower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
believes the characters’ story, he finds the evidence against Secretary Wei irrefutable. Nevertheless, in her defense, the secretary shares the information from the “End of an Era” section at the start of
“Secrets of Immortality” section. She clearly believes what she says and considers her actions to be in the best interests of the empire. After Secretary Wei has spoken on her own behalf, the emperor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
said to hoard precious magic items, tomes, and other secrets in lochs, ponds, and wishing wells across Eldraine. Fauns. Prior to the Phyrexian invasion, fauns (use the satyr stat block) were reclusive
creatures living in tight family units deep in the forest. Seeing their homeland under attack inspired them to leave the woods and join the rest of Eldraine in its defense. Since the end of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
reliable and ruthless market on the Sword Coast. Information, treasures, secrets, and souls can be bought or sold for the right price. As a great hero of Baldur’s Gate once said, “Watch your step in the
Baldur’s Gate.” BALDUR’S GATE AND ITS COAT OF ARMS
Population: 125,000 (predominantly humans)
Government: Plutocracy, helmed by the Council of Four and Parliament of Peers
Defense: Flaming Fist
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
reach extends to other domains. These Keepers are cautious, hiding their nature and guiding others so as not to jeopardize themselves or the mystical secrets they’ve gathered over generations. Many
, vault defense
A network of monastic occultists, the Order of the Guardians hunts and destroys dangerous supernatural objects, cursed items, and stranger anomalies. If the Guardians can’t destroy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
as the most reliable and ruthless market on the Sword Coast. Information, treasures, secrets, and souls can be bought or sold for the right price. As a great hero of Baldur’s Gate once said, “Watch
legend. Welcome to Baldur’s Gate.” Baldur’s Gate and its Coat of Arms
Population: 125,000 (predominantly humans)
Government: Plutocracy, helmed by the Council of Four and Parliament of Peers
Defense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
scroll. Research. Relying on an ancient being’s network of contacts, the being’s vast collection of lore, or perhaps the being’s direct teaching helps you unearth hidden secrets. If you can contact
unwittingly fell into the patron’s service. The Ancient Being Operative Roles table suggests a variety of parts you can play within an ancient being’s schemes and the backgrounds frequently associated with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
patron’s permission, you can gain access to the halls of power, from national capitols and military headquarters to noble estates and troves of state secrets. You can also request that the sovereign
—and if the latter, what happens if your work is exposed. The Sovereign Proxy Roles table suggests ways you might serve a sovereign and the backgrounds frequently associated with each role. Sovereign
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Detailed NPCs For NPCs who play larger roles in your adventures, allow more time to flesh out their histories and personalities. As you’ll see, ten sentences can sum up the main elements of a
trying to hide. The NPC Flaws and Secrets table provides several ideas. The backgrounds in the Player’s Handbook can be used to create more detailed flaws. Player characters who uncover an NPC’s flaw or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
religion of the dwarves is at the root of the societal roles that dwarves follow. Where most other creatures view their deities as ultrapowerful beings who stand forever apart from their worshipers
secrets Grave,* Knowledge Gemstone in a mountain
Gorm Gulthyn LG Vigilance War Bronze half-mask
Haela Brightaxe CG Combat prowess, luck in battle War Upright sword with blade sheathed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
least one knight in residence. Knights are selected for their roles based on their martial and psionic potential, and young githyanki who pass muster are inducted into service soon after they enter
Tu’narath for the first time. Knights are always involved in important decisions, and it is forbidden to keep secrets from them. They act as commissars and enforcers of Vlaakith’s will. They are the rough
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
information about them that’s more or less common knowledge in Sharn. This section explores the roles that each one could play in a Sharn-based campaign. Although the powerful organizations in Sharn have a
Tarkanan Enemies of the dragonmarked houses dedicated to protecting and training individuals with aberrant dragonmarks The Tyrants Evil-minded changelings interested in gathering secrets and using them