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Iroas as Campaign Villain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. Iroas might be titled the god of victory in all respects, but he cares less about victory in competitions than he does about victory in war. In war, both mortals and gods could be blinded by the rush to

victory or by cleaving to stubbornly held ideas. Although a campaign against Iroas might be straightforward in how the action plays out, the underlying causes of conflict could be quite complex

Fighter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

enemies to avoid those hazards while fending off your blows. Wielding the Best It might seem ridiculous to say that your weapon, armor, or shield is your best friend and most stalwart companion — but

with images of the phases of the moon 11 A dagger with a handle made of bone, etched with worn and unreadable runes 12 A backpack made from the leather and fur of a skunk Victory Is

Shadows Over the Free City

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City

following information during the conversation: The Battle at Emridy Meadows. Beyond this being Miklos’ favorite thing to talk about, prompted or not, current ominous stirrings within Greyhawk all seem to

with a decisive victory at Emridy Meadows. Though peace followed, the memory of the Temple’s evil still lingers, and some fear it may rise again.

Tracking Time

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

grand scale. Other holy days are important only to people particularly devoted to a single deity. Still others are observed by priests, who perform private rites and sacrifices inside their temples on

in most calendars, but local or national festivals account for many others. The birthday of a monarch, the anniversary of a great victory in a war, craft festivals, market days, and similar events all

Battlefield Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

. Mark one victory and advance to Event 2: “The Storm Breaks.” The party retreats. The undead spill into the town. Proceed to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 2. The Storm Breaks If the defenders hold

docks! The party holds the line. Mark one victory and advance to Event 6: “Rolling Thunder.” The party retreats. The cultists of Talos surge into the town. Go to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 4

People of Setessa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

can seem out of place among the idyllic forests and beautiful gardens and orchards, but that is the way of life in Setessa. Gender in Setessa Setessans believe that women become heroes through martial

exploits, while men do so by finding their own way in the world. As a result, the polis is populated mostly by women and children. When young men reach the age of fourteen, their rites of passage

Warlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

always chuckling maniacally to yourself. As convenient as it might seem, remember that interns are not automatically potential sacrifices. Always check the individual contract first. A diligent

“Victory is the finest perfume, and I smell delightful.” 4 “Your treasure is my business.” 5 “To err is human, so I’m not.” 6 “I get the job done rather than thinking up fancy mottos.” A WARLOCK’S OTHERWORLDY OFFICE

Campaign Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

you’re uncertain or a character’s motivations seem to have changed, it’s OK to ask players for clarification. Family, Friends, and Foes. A character’s origin (species and background) implies some

, consider the following questions: How does completing this goal create a new challenge? How is this victory only part of what the character wants to achieve? Who might be upset by the character completing

Gambler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

likely the best one and which opportunities seem too good to be true, at the DM’s determination. Suggested Characteristics Some gamble out of necessity. Others do so out of boredom. Still others become

odds might be more in your favor. (Any) 5 Reliability. When I was in need, I was able to rely on others. Now I want to be the one others rely on. (Good) 6 Victory. Winning is the real

Adventure Synopsis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

the remaining cult leaders make their stands, and here the characters face the overwhelming power of the Princes of Elemental Evil. Victory might seem doubtful against such opponents, but clever and

Sword in the Shadows

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City

during the conversation: The Battle at Emridy Meadows. Beyond this being Miklos’ favorite thing to talk about, prompted or not, current ominous stirrings within Greyhawk all seem to connect to this

, crushed the Horde of Elemental Evil with a decisive victory at Emridy Meadows. Though peace followed, the memory of the Temple’s evil still lingers, and some fear it may rise again. The Cleric in the

Mutiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

dreamy smile. In a voice dripping with sarcasm, Flinch says, “Captain Gargenhale! Your command of the Last Breath is at an end. We’ve had enough ‘victory’ at your hands to last ten lifetimes.” The

ship. Firing on the Last Breath If the characters seem determined to fire on the Last Breath from a distance, Gargenhale discourages this course of action: “My ship is badly damaged and brimming with

Wandering Emporium Businesses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

ichor in a host of magical experiments, none of which seem to have the intended results. Demon Ichor Prices. Elliach sells demon ichor for 100 gp a flask and buys demon ichor for 25 gp a flask. Z’neth’s

up his first victory on that plane, however, Mahadi collected on Z’neth’s debt and bore him away to Avernus, where he languishes in obscurity, far from the planar battlefield he had hoped to die on

Other Religious Systems

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. Sometimes a mystery cult is a type of worship within a pantheon. It acknowledges the myths and rituals of the pantheon, but presents its own myths and rites as primary. For instance, a secretive order of

that the outcome of that battle isn’t predetermined and work to promote their deity’s victory. Deities in a dualistic system maintain large portfolios. All aspects of existence reflect the dualistic

Gods of the Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

victory over their enemies, it is the influence of Luthic, his wife, that binds them together and makes the orcs internally cohesive. She is the force that keeps the explosive rage of Gruumsh from

with distaste and unease. They interact with the tribe mostly on occasions of death, claiming the bones of fallen warriors to add to the ossuary shrines of Yurtrus, and sometimes during shamanic rites

Secret Basement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

as well. He later brought these two prisoners to his lab and has been performing magical rites on them, draining their vitality and will to keep them in a state between life and death. Map 3.2 shows

explored at a later date. Alternatively, if the players and characters seem keen on making Hoobur a lifetime ally, you can have the archmage offer them a first job for friendship’s sake — exploring the

Darklords in Your Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

climax. Until then, any defeat is an inconvenience or was part of a Darklord’s plans—in any case, it’s an opportunity for adventures. Don’t rob characters of the accomplishment of a victory, but

on the characters. Perhaps everyone in the domain whispers about them, wolves are curious about them, zombies flee from them, or the Mists seem to follow them. Cultivate the idea that the Darklord is

Murder Among Thieves

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City

stirrings within Greyhawk all seem to connect to this historical event. “Got your table right here!” In his warm but firm manner, Miklos does his best to usher the party to their table. If this is their

, the united forces of Furyondy, Veluna, Verbobonc, and Celene, known as the Righteous Host and led by Prince Thrommel of Furyondy, crushed the Horde of Elemental Evil with a decisive victory at Emridy

The Dark Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

, sometimes behave in ways that seem consistent with reverence for That Which Lurks. Those who are faithful to Lolth often oppose Ghaunadaur’s cultists, driving them into hiding or forcing them into

victory would win him favor in the eyes of Eilistraee, whom he greatly admired. But when Selvetarm prevailed in battle over the spider demon, the wholly evil and chaotic nature of the divine power he

Crushing Wave Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

perform rites designed to sink ships, cause terrible floods, or summon destructive rainstorms, seeking to make all who live nearby bow to the power of elemental water. Cult lairs usually feature great pools

Tide knights disdain heavy armor, relying on the speed and ferocity of their attacks to carry them to victory. Dark Tide Knight Medium humanoid (human), lawful evil Armor Class 13 Hit Points 58

Predator Pools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

who seem to be Thayan but quickly overcome this reticence if the characters linger and fail to act according to type. Most aquatic monsters prefer to drag foes into the water. Water Globes. Floating 5

tow. Part of the deal the Red Wizards struck with the sahuagin involves providing prisoners for dark rites and horrid meals. The magic of the black shrine keeps ten commoners standing around it in a

Dragon Organizations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Inheritors of the First World might seem unattainable; at the very least, achieving it would almost certainly require the intervention of both Bahamut and Tiamat. But they would be opposed by the

techniques—from alchemical brews to elaborate rites—to help spark the first flickering awareness of a dragon’s echoes on other worlds. They freely perform these techniques on any dragons who yearn for

Star Spawn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

ground or the walls, sticking to shadows and hiding in spots that seem too shallow or well-lit to conceal anything. They appear smaller than their true size, thanks to their hunched posture and

energy sources and perform the dire rites that will extend a bridge between the Material Plane and the squirming chaos of an Elder Evil’s realm. An entity that appears as a star spawn seer in the

Locations V - Z

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

incorporeal types such as wraiths, specters, and ghosts. These restless spirits seem content to remain in the forest and rarely trouble travelers who stay away from their territory. Waterdeep The City

Waterbaron. He can’t have Ruthiol eliminated, however, until he has gathered enough support to guarantee victory in the election to determine her successor. He hopes to win votes by identifying and

Fortress Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

beside it. A closed coffer leans against the south wall, and a seaweed bed fills the southwest corner. A small group of sahuagin in this room are vocalizing what seem like raucous sounds of merriment

headbands and silver bracelets are performing a ritual over the eggs. Two sahuagin priestesses are conducting rites to Sekolah over the unhatched eggs. If the priestesses notice the party, they

Areas of the Water Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

prisoners in this makeshift jail. If the characters are defeated in the temple, they are stripped of their gear and confined here while Gar Shatterkeel decides how best to dispose of them. C6. Victory

, then sweep in from behind to eliminate the adventurers and claim a great victory for the Crushing Wave cult. Morbeoth carries the key to the gate in area C20. Treasure A small iron chest in Morbeoth’s

Areas of the Air Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

with etchings of funerary rites in honor of Moradin (150 gp), and an immovable rod. A9. Tombs Gigantic stone doors covered in twin reliefs of dwarven gods in profile loom fifteen feet high. The dwarven

to trick the characters into going after her hated rival. If the characters seem eager to fight the earth cultists, Aerisi grants them safe passage from her territory. If seriously opposed, Aerisi uses

Fane Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

sphere is free of such debris. Several weapons on the ground seem like they might still be serviceable, although all are badly worn. If the orb is disturbed, all creatures within 10 feet of it must

sees the nothic as proof of his importance. Trophies. The Emberhorn minotaurs take trophies by hewing the hands from their smaller defeated foes. To dedicate the victory to Imix, the minotaurs roast

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