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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the land while carrying or seeking vital information for their masters.The first anvilwroughts were created by the god of the forge, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these metal
. While the two are bonded, the master can sense what the anvilwrought senses, as long as they are within 1 mile of each other.
Fire, Poison
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
Detect Sentience. The brain in a jar can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the
adventure). The brains' collective goal in seeking the missing components is to be able to transfer themselves into the ultimate mechanical body — the Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad.Necrotic, Poison, Psychic
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
only to replicate in others the emotions that created them.
Nettlesome Pranksters. Mites prefer to live underground, seeking out dungeons and cave warrens where they dig a network of hidden burrows
become overwhelmed with a sense of unresolved anger and frustration that demands an outlet—usually violence and destruction. The mites' influence can thus turn even the most orderly group into a mob of
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
delight in exploring their feelings, their freedom, and their relationships with others. Most warforged have no interest in religion, but some embrace faith and mysticism, seeking higher purpose and
individuality, the more likely it is to modify its body, seeking out an artificer to customize the look of its face, limbs, and plating.
Quirks
Warforged often display an odd personality trait or two, given
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
wealth and power with a bitter mix of longing, regret, and shame, seeking always to replace the grandest treasures they once possessed. Simple coins, gems, or trade goods do nothing to satisfy the
intimidation to get their way. A fog giant seeks out news and rumors of treasures that appeal to its sense of refinement, then tracks down and treats owners of those treasures to a show of force. Kicking
Firbolg
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
sense and remarkable resourcefulness. During a bountiful summer, they store away excess nuts, fruit, and berries. When winter arrives, they scatter everything they can spare to ensure the animals of the
call home.
Orphaned firbolgs are those whose clans or homelands have been destroyed. They become crusaders for nature, seeking to avenge their loss and prevent the further destruction of the natural
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
unfamiliar with work or discomfort, a former merchant just elevated to the nobility, or a disinherited scoundrel with a disproportionate sense of entitlement. Or you could be an honest, hard-working
city. If they do, it is generally as thrill-seeking tourists or enclosed by a retinue of armed guards, not as friends or neighbors. As a result, many patriars are at once acutely attuned to the
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
a perfect world, the creatures would be left alone to dig their tunnels and raise the next generation of kobolds, all the while seeking the magic that will free their imprisoned god (see the &ldquo
against those who have disrespected him.
Expert Tunnelers
Kobolds are naturally skilled at tunneling. Similar to dwarves, they seem to have a near-instinctive sense of what sections of stone or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
of their own, and the air is filled with a sense of impending dread. Carved into the realm’s tallest pinnacle is Motherhorn, Endelyn’s theater, where hapless souls come seeking hope, only to leave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
angel slays evil creatures without remorse. As the embodiment of law and good, an angel is almost never mistaken in its judgments. This quality can create a sense of superiority in an angel, a sense that
command. The gods of good therefore send their angels among mortals only in response to the most dire circumstances. Fallen Angels. An angel’s moral compass grants it a sense of infallibility that can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
seeking the souls of loved ones or the spirits of those with work left undone. At some point, Athreos’s champions might come to oppose the arrogance and treachery of Erebos, Heliod, and Phenax, or the
machinations of demons or the necropoleis of the Returned. The River Guide’s mortal servants will likely find their emotions tested—particularly their sense of morality and their inclination toward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
D14. Toadstool Patch Your heart suddenly feels cold, filling you with a sense of loneliness that borders on despair. A haunting, melancholy tune played on a flute reaches out to you from somewhere
toadstool, playing a somber tune on a double flute.
The flutist is a wood elf named Octavian Meliamne, who came to Bavlorna seeking magic that would make him forget his lost loves. A deal was struck
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
told in life, Morte masks his pain with a morbid sense of humor and an insufferable dose of sarcasm. Talking with Morte Morte is friendly toward the characters and does his best to answer their
the characters ask Morte to accompany them, the skull declines, mentioning that he’s waiting for someone else. He doesn’t elaborate further. The characters will have other questions. Seeking answers should drive them on.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
learn from or command the dead. Those who plunder tombs for lost knowledge, grim entrepreneurs who see business sense in undead servants, even pragmatic necromancers seeking to conjure secrets from the
those of Dead Three. The demigods Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul walk among mortals, personally seeking followers to their cause. More than once, it’s rumored, the trio has even trod the streets of Baldur’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Dragon’s Rest in the hope that Runara can help the character understand the sense of destiny that weighs on their shoulders. If the character talks to Runara about this on first arriving at the cloister
Dragon’s Rest seeking rest and new resolve. Runara welcomes the character and encourages them to talk to Tarak and Varnoth, who both know about escaping lives of corruption and violence. She also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
insight to build a detector that can sense portals or planar disturbances. A portalometer, if you will. The research or scrutineering activities can help the characters uncover the necessary information or
investigate and eliminate false leads before finding the real site. One such side trek is detailed in “The Moon Glade” in episode 6, and you can add similar events as you wish. Seeking the Six Any number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
? How does this threat connect to the Darklord seeking their desires? Consider who might need the characters’ aid and might guide them to deeper mysteries. Detail Key Locations. Briefly describe distinct
might instantly sense visitors entering their domain, while the heroes have no reliable means of identifying the Darklord. Describe why the Darklord is interested in the characters. The Darklord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
shrewdness. He loves the hunt and the sense of impending doom that comes over prey that can’t escape his pursuit. His fondness for labyrinths, instilled in the minotaurs he created, reflects this aspect of
away with powerful magic. Because it is in the demons’ nature to spread and destroy, they rampage in their new environs instead of seeking revenge on Lolth. Lolth, in turn, delights in filling the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
, seeking only to consume. See a demon’s Lethe trait for more information. Soulsight Demons have a special sense called soulsight, allowing them to perceive each creature, other than Constructs and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Guide. If Kasimir Velikov (see chapter 5, area N9a) is with the party, his ring of warmth protects him from the effects of the extreme cold.
When Strahd came to the temple seeking immortality
in the temple, and that these entities feed on the evil that Strahd represents. Strahd is the darkness that sustains them. Characters who visit the temple can sense the presence of great evil. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
about who he is and what happened to him. After gaining any sense that the characters are seeking information from the svirfneblin, he asks them to perform two tasks involving laying other svirfneblin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
learn from or command the dead. Those who plunder tombs for lost knowledge, grim entrepreneurs who see business sense in undead servants, even pragmatic necromancers seeking to conjure secrets from the
those of Dead Three. The demigods Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul walk among mortals, personally seeking followers to their cause. More than once, it’s rumored, the trio has even trod the streets of Baldur’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
them a starting point for seeking the information they need. The characters can learn the name and location of the Fishbone tavern in any number of ways, including talking to other tavern owners
, seeking out merchants and mercenaries who’ve done business with Dran Enterprises, and the like. Two example encounters are provided to help the characters find the tavern. You can add similar encounters to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
to live underground, seeking out dungeons and cave warrens where they dig a network of hidden burrows that wrap around existing passages and chambers. They use these hiding spots to watch the comings
like gross incompetence. Simple tasks become increasingly difficult. Those who undertake those tasks become overwhelmed with a sense of unresolved anger and frustration that demand an outlet—usually
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
-seeking arrows will never find lack of use. Rangers like to work alone, but it is convenient when others are around to draw the arrows to themselves.
— Môrgæn
Control of the Market The notion of
controller of problems makes you a natural leader for sure. Your sense of selflessness and integrity can help shape and guide the more unscrupulous business plans of your allies. Likewise, the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
surviving member of a doomed expedition, a guide who has lived in Chult for years, a lone explorer seeking glory or treasure, or someone racing against time to save a loved one affected by the death
curse. Work with the player to come up with a story that makes sense, given the circumstances. Ticking Clock Tomb of Annihilation is a time-bomb adventure. In other words, time is of the essence. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
from this side. Characters who study the arch and succeed on a DC 17 Intelligence (Arcana) check can sense that the archway will remain open for a short time only, perhaps as long as an hour. The statues
Annam seeking wisdom. The divine oracle told them that a great upheaval would upset the balance of power in the world, giving all giants the opportunity to win the respect of their gods and bring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
destruction for its own sake. Creatures of elemental fire are most likely to take up this reckless philosophy; even non-intelligent fire monsters sense the reckless lust for destruction lurking in the hearts
reckless attacks with no regard for their own lives, seeking to cause as much damage as possible before falling. They are fearless and would rather die fighting among a mob of enemies than retreat a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
former wealth and power with a bitter mix of longing, regret, and shame, seeking always to replace the grandest treasures they once possessed. Simple coins, gems, or trade goods do nothing to satisfy the
intimidation to get their way. A fog giant seeks out news and rumors of treasures that appeal to its sense of refinement, then tracks down and treats owners of those treasures to a show of force. Kicking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
for my own benefit. (Good) 2 Logic. Emotions must not cloud our sense of what is right and true, or our logical thinking. (Lawful) 3 Free Thinking. Inquiry and curiosity are the pillars of progress
ones who might still be hunting me. I must someday confront them. 3 I’m still seeking the enlightenment I pursued in my seclusion, and it still eludes me. 4 I entered seclusion because I loved someone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
for any character. Criminals and charlatans have a difficult time evading the harsh laws of Karrnath. The Martial Adept feat can give a character a strong sense of military experience.
Martial
use of undead as weapons of war. Drago Thul asserted that Kaius III was actually Kaius I, a vampiric monster “seeking to drain the lifeblood of Karrnath itself.” This was a serious accusation; the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Me the Odds Odds and probability are your bread and butter. During downtime activities that involve games of chance or figuring odds on the best plan, you can get a solid sense of which choice is
addicted to the thrill of winning or losing everything on a turn of fortune. For some, gambling is less a matter of chance and more a matter of seeking every advantage to ensure the outcome. The best
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
valuable treasures entrusted to the temple’s care are buried in this spot. Map 4.3: Graveyard View Player Version Graveyard Temple Villains Graveyard temple villains include those seeking to control
the graveyard, having lost all sense of itself after finding its way back to the world.
2 A cyclops with a taste for rotting flesh digs up plots in the graveyard each night.
3 A priest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
hawk or an owl. Most serve as messengers and spies, flying over the busy streets or high over the land while carrying or seeking vital information for their masters. Anvilwrought Raptor
Tiny
magical, telepathic bond with its willing master. While the two are bonded, the master can sense what the anvilwrought senses, as long as they are within 1 mile of each other.
Bronze Sable
(JASPER
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
sinister site. The overall sense of the place — as evidenced in the alien geometries of its buildings and its exposed technology — should be one of a brooding, otherworldly environ where nothing
feels quite right. Over long years, the monastery has drawn hundreds of dark recruits to its hidden location, through both whispered rumor and dark outreach to criminals seeking refuge from the law