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Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
inherited from his grandmother. When not serving the Watchful Order, he spends his days reading and writing books in his library.
Barnibus uses spells that help him investigate crimes, pry secrets
from the minds of suspects, and locate missing persons. He finds violence appalling and would never use his magic to inflict harm on others — even those who harm him.
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
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dominate person
Your magic often takes the form of blue or golden runes floating and glowing in the air in circular patterns or of shimmering azure barriers of magical energy. If you
that the gears of society turn smoothly and quietly. (Lawful)
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Peace. The ultimate object of the law is to remove violence from society. (Good)
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Compliance. Coercion is a fine
Criminal / Spy
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Basic Rules (2014)
than most people to the world of murder, theft, and violence that pervades the underbelly of civilization, and you have survived up to this point by flouting the rules and regulations of society
sold the secrets you uncovered to the highest bidder.
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Criminals might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But some have an
Bugbear
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
indolence offers no clue to how vicious the creatures are. Bugbears are capable of bouts of incredible ferocity, using their muscular bodies to exact swift and ruthless violence. At their core
spell). Sometimes the heads of people who have information the bugbears need speak their secrets amid blubbered pleas for mercy (as with the speak with dead spell).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Dungeon Though the cultists have claimed the upper levels of Xonthal’s Tower, they have no control over the dungeon beneath it. The secrets and ancient guardians of this area remain a mystery to them
sent down here to explore were killed by the elementals in area 15, Jorgen Pawl quickly declared the dungeon off limits. Iskander understood the risks of fleeing here, but he knew it was the one place where Jorgen’s fanatical followers would be reluctant to pursue him.
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Tomb of Annihilation
desensitized to violence.
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I would risk life and limb to discover a new culture or unravel the secrets of a dead one.
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When I arrive at a new settlement for the first time, I must learn all its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Dungeon Though the cultists have claimed the upper levels of Xonthal’s Tower, they have no control over the dungeon beneath it. The secrets and ancient guardians of this area remain a mystery to them
sent down here to explore were killed by the elementals in area 15, Jorgen Pawl quickly declared the dungeon off limits. Iskander understood the risks of fleeing here, but he knew it was the one place where Jorgen’s fanatical followers would be reluctant to pursue him.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
mystic shapes of our runes.
—Diancastra
You’ve dedicated your life to studying runecraft. Whether you were taught by a master rune carver or learned by poring over ancient engravings, you can tap into
the supernatural power held within runes. The art of runecraft was initially created by giants, but over time, the practice has been adopted by many peoples. As such, though Giant runes are the most
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
spent a lot of time among other criminals and still have contacts within the criminal underworld. You’re far closer than most people to the world of murder, theft, and violence that pervades the
different context: as an espionage agent. You might have been an officially sanctioned agent of the crown, or perhaps you sold the secrets you uncovered to the highest bidder.
Suggested
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
ignore the activities of Dusk and her guild. Larceny is the Agile Hand’s specialty, but Dusk uses blackmail, extortion, threats of violence, and whatever else it takes to keep her enemies at bay
eavesdrop on conversations and pass along secrets to its owner. Like its beautiful subject, the painting is notoriously vain.” Sense of Urgency. “It’s likely that the Agile Hand has a buyer for the
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
violence. But Anton Palmirian has been murdered! The Guildmaster of the Guild of Lawyers, Scribes, and Accountants was disintegrated in a Thieves’ Guild safe house by an ambitious amateur seeking to
join the Guild of Assassins. Unaware of the magnitude of what they had undertaken, they have become ensnared in a web of intrigue with no hope of escape. They were hired by one of the wizards of the Circle of Eight, and their secrets will die with them before all is said and done.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Cities and Sites The Voice of
Karrnath
Mror Holds: Birthplace of abomination!
It’s been exactly seventy years since the Iron Council declared the Mror Holds’ independence from Karrnath. King
pacts. Noldrunhold Four hundred years ago, the dwarves of Clan Noldrun vanished. All expeditions that delved into Noldrunhold ended in disaster, and the region was declared to be cursed and shunned. At
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
complicate adventurers’ lives. Pharika’s Divine Schemes d4 Scheme
1 Pharika creates a mind-controlling incense to manipulate several of Kruphix’s oracles, compelling them to reveal secrets of the
elixirs meant to restore their lost memories. Although this works as intended for a rare few, most of the Returned instead experience traumatic visions that drive them to violence.
3 Medusas the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
came here to learn secrets and receive divine guidance. While attuned to the room and inside it, a dwarf can cast the divination spell at will. Answers provided by the spell come from an unknown source
(perhaps the Keeper of Secrets under the Mountain, perhaps the mountain itself). Too many castings of the spell in a short amount of time can lead to false readings, as noted in the spell’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
cleft surrounded by foul, bleeding runes. Inside is the Book of Vile Darkness. Secrets of Eternity If a character agrees to let the Scholar share a forbidden secret, the baernaloth requests that the
was meant to know with one interested character (see the “Secrets of Eternity” section below). If the characters ignore the baernaloth, leave its cave, or refuse its offers, it lets them go. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
; it isn’t maug, but it isn’t maat, either. Mastering the secrets of magic, though, demands a degree of devotion that would take giants away from pursuits that are valued by the ordning. As a
consequence, it’s a path rarely taken. The exception is rune magic. Giants are drawn to the solidity and permanence of magical runes. Stone giants are great practitioners of rune carving, both because of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
by Melissara. Inside is a small black journal. The first page of the book is trapped with a glyph of warding spell, whose explosive runes deal fire damage (save DC 15). The glyph is keyed to go off if
anyone but Melissara opens the journal (a precaution to prevent her cousins from reading it and discovering her secrets). The journal details Melissara’s unease with her family, as well as her growing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Archmage Archmages have mastered incredible magical power. While some use their magic to protect the world, others become tyrants or pursue forbidden secrets. Many archmages retain magical servants
and collect magic items and occult lore. Have you gazed on the Runes of Chaos, held the Death Moon Orb in your trembling hands, entered the Devouring Portal and walked the Paths of the Doomed, or sat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
grandmother. When not serving the Watchful Order, he spends his days reading and writing books in his library. Barnibus uses spells that help him investigate crimes, pry secrets from the minds of suspects, and
locate missing persons. He finds violence appalling and would never use his magic to inflict harm on others — even those who harm him. Barnibus Blastwind
Medium humanoid (human), lawful good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
take a monster to slay a monster, she left her people and sought the deepest secrets of her deadly homeland. When she returned, she volunteered to let von Kharkov hunt her. During the murderous game
of Valachan grow murderous and howl for von Kharkov’s return. So Chakuna continues a cycle of bloodshed, embracing the violence of her peoples’ onetime oppressor to ensure her bitter domination of her vicious realm.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
whatsoever. Most consider them dismal affairs. Those who speak ill of the festivals are declared by the burgomaster to be in league with the devil Strahd and arrested. Some are thrown in the stocks (area
N8), while others are taken to the burgomaster’s mansion so that the baron can purge them of their evil. The burgomaster’s henchman, Izek Strazni, has a history of violence as well as a fiendish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
conspiracies, break out unfairly imprisoned citizens, and obtain evidence the Flaming Fist cannot. The Upper City’s political intrigues and the Outer City’s violence spills over into the Lower City, the
indiscriminate violence, doing little to make citizens feel safer. As a result, in recent years many citizens have started banding together in crews. These counter-gangs align along professional or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
conspiracies, break out unfairly imprisoned citizens, and obtain evidence the Flaming Fist cannot. The Upper City’s political intrigues and the Outer City’s violence spills over into the Lower City, the
indiscriminate violence, doing little to make citizens feel safer. As a result, in recent years many citizens have started banding together in crews. These counter-gangs align along professional or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat. Then follow the Path of the Berserker to unleash raw violence. Bard. Perform spells that inspire and heal allies or beguile foes. Then join the College of
Lore to collect knowledge and magical secrets. Cleric. Invoke divine magic to heal, bolster, and smite. Then harness the Life Domain to be a master of healing. Druid. Channel nature magic to heal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
with the Giant type, or you could write enmity toward giants into the tenets of your paladin’s Sacred Oath. Giant Lore You might have learned magic, martial techniques, or other secrets from studying
) might use the magic of Giant runes, or a paladin’s Sacred Oath could involve allegiance to the tenets of a philosophy or organization of giants (such as those described in chapter 2). Giant-Made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
ultimately under the command of Sora Katra, one of the rulers of Droaam. Physical violence is its specialty, but Daask also dabbles in illegal drugs. House Tarkanan. House Tarkanan is known as a small
secrets, blackmail powerful people, and forge everything from identification papers to coins and works of art. Running Your Own. Rather than join an existing syndicate, you can start your own. You need
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
below.
Barbarian. Storm with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat. Then follow the Path of the...
Berserker to unleash raw violence.
Wild Heart to manifest kinship with animals.
World
battle.
Glamour to weave beguiling Feywild magic.
Lore to collect knowledge and magical secrets.
Valor to wield weapons with spells.
Cleric. Invoke divine magic to heal, bolster, and smite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
to observing proper etiquette and local customs. 3 I would rather observe than meddle. 4 By living among violent people, I have become desensitized to violence. 5 I would risk life and limb to
discover a new culture or unravel the secrets of a dead one. 6 When I arrive at a new settlement for the first time, I must learn all its customs. d6 Ideal 1 Discovery. I want to be the first person to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
include Chalnefaaz, a community of myconids that bud tiny, wailing faces, and the Bulwark of Secrets, an abbey of guardian nagas who protect dangerous lore. You can use the nodules in the Endless Void
interlocked links of Ilvaash’s runes (knots of tentacles, brains, and jagged lines reminiscent of jaws). A brain breaker uses the stat block of an infected elder brain (see chapter 7) with the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
approach the characters take, remember that learning the full scope of the orrery’s history, the secrets of its creator, and the range of its powers is the goal of the whole campaign. Whatever small bits
Waterdeep can undertake research to study its mysterious runes, which can lead to information regarding That-Which-Endures (see the sidebar in the “New Race: Verdan” section in chapter 3.) Gorkoh the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
sectarian civil war in Meletis.
5 An information broker (spy) holds damaging secrets about important folk and is blackmailing them.
6 A group of vocal iconoclasts (nobles) are fomenting social
upheaval that threatens to turn to violence.
7 A champion (veteran) of Heliod is threatening to torch a section of the polis in her hunt for a Phenax-worshiping oath breaker.
8 Folk go
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. Then follow the Path of the...
Berserker to unleash raw violence.
Wild Heart to manifest kinship with animals.
World Tree to tap into cosmic vitality.
Zealot to rage in union with a god.
Bard
and magical secrets.
Valor to wield weapons with spells.
Cleric. Invoke divine magic to heal, bolster, and smite. Then harness the...
Life Domain to be a master of healing.
Light Domain to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
heated all the time. Having a connection to the Boromar Clan makes you part of the established power in Sharn. It’s an organization that values tradition and prefers to avoid violence. As an
sloop Ice Storm. Hass is also well connected on the docks and in the warehouse districts. 6 Cala Boromar (halfling) is a lawyer by trade but with specialties in blackmail and intimidation. Cala loves engaging in the art of negotiation and is always interested in acquiring secrets.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
grants immortality to its wearer, was last seen in the possession of a human adventurer (and former Harper) named Artus Cimber. Guided by magical runes of tracking, Storvald plans to find the ring and
empower his runes. Unbeknown to Storvald, the runes are steering the frost giants not to Artus Cimber but to other, closer individuals who carry the Cimber bloodline — Artus’s living relatives, most of whom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
front of the ship. During the Lambent Zenith’s crash, arcane wards should have sealed the safe room’s doors. The safe room is inaccessible while the wards are active. Ward Runes. Two runes hidden on the
ship power the wards. Kycera knows one rune was placed in the ship’s stateroom, but she doesn’t remember the second rune’s location. She believes that magic or a pass phrase can deactivate the runes