service calls

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

circumstance, Nafas relies on adventurers—whom he considers the living manifestations of a wish granted—to respond to these calls. To friendly adventurers and weary travelers along the

to their service with Iron Flask;Iron Flasks or other magic provoke his tempestuous ire. When Nafas is provoked, the scope of his retribution is limited only by his imagination. Though the genie

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

was conquered by Maglubiyet, after all, and now when the Mighty One calls for it, even their souls are forfeit. It is this realization that drives them to dominate other creatures whenever they can

occasionally abused) pets. Virtually any kind of creature that can be browbeaten into service might be found with a goblin tribe, but rats and wolves are nearly always present. Both have lived in concert

Cleric

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

, thereby attracting the god’s favor? Or is it the deity who sees the potential in a person and calls that individual into service? Ultimately, perhaps, the answer doesn’t matter. However clerics come

Nafas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

manifestations of a wish granted—to respond to these calls. To friendly adventurers and weary travelers along the staircase, Nafas is a benevolent host, welcoming his guests with feasts, musical

performances, and charming tales over tea. However, those who abuse the djinni’s hospitality or seek to bind him to their service with Iron Flasks or other magic provoke his tempestuous ire. When Nafas is

Themberchaud's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

been actively seeking capable mercenaries in Gracklstugh and taking any opportunity to press them into service. If an agent of the order intervened in the characters’ arrest (see “Getting Captured

ground trembles slightly, and a thunderous voice echoes against every wall. “Gartokkar,” the voice calls as a reptilian behemoth comes into view, it scales the color of lava, its bright yellow eyes

Lord of Blades

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Lord of Blades Stalking the Mournland like a spectral juggernaut, the Lord of Blades has emerged from the turmoil of the Last War as a symbol that calls to all the warforged of Khorvaire. Regardless

sown!” Today, warforged roam the Mournland in service to the Lord of Blades, patrolling the devastated terrain and salvaging resources from the ashes of Cyre. Most of these dissidents despise creatures

Lorinda's Powers and Dominion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Lorinda’s Powers and Dominion Lorinda is a green hag of extreme age. In her true form, she carries her darling family—three grim dolls she calls Laveeda, Leticia, and Laoirse. When dealing with the

famine and aberrant livestock. Those in her service rarely produce offspring and so petition her for hexblood children (see chapter 1). All Mother asks of her followers in return for her blessing is that

3U. Observatory

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

. Tuning and focusing the device this way calls for a considerable amount of skill and practice, and the device’s dilapidated condition makes the process more difficult. Both Rezmir and Borngray visit

lair. During those spying sessions, Rezmir discovered the dragon’s secret twin. To protect this area, Rezmir enlisted the service of four gargoyles. They perch day and night on the four corners of the

Crime

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

d8 Complication 1 A bounty equal to your earnings is offered for information about your crime.* 2 An unknown person contacts you, threatening to reveal your crime if you don’t render a service.* 3

this region. 6 You robbed someone who was under a local crime lord’s protection, and who now wants revenge. 7 Your victim calls in a favor from a guard, doubling the efforts to solve the case. 8 Your victim asks one of your adventuring companions to solve the crime. *Might involve a rival

Sharn Watch Divisions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

time to time for unnecessary violence against refugees. The Redcloak Battalion is an exceptional unit of soldiers that is called upon if a situation calls for extreme military force. The Redcloaks are

lives in the service of their nation. Trying to bribe a Redcloak is a good way to lose a hand. Like the Blackened Book, however, the Redcloaks are elite troops that act only when they’re mustered by

3U. Observatory

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

. Tuning and focusing the device this way calls for a considerable amount of skill and practice, and the device’s dilapidated condition makes the process more difficult. Both Rezmir and Borngray visit

lair. During those spying sessions, Rezmir discovered the dragon’s secret twin. To protect this area, Rezmir enlisted the service of four gargoyles. They perch day and night on the four corners of the

Return to Ten-Towns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

wooden sleds pulled by canines as big as wolves. The closest driver calls out, “Can we be of service?” The figure calling to the party is Vellynne Harpell (see appendix C), a wizard of the Arcane

The Sugar Man

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

seen. From the stately old hacienda he calls the Sugar Alcázar, the Sugar Man hosts dazzling galas and subtly manipulates local farm owners and bosses from across Atagua to his service. Assessing the

Guard Reactions

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

the city’s gates. Roll on the Gate Interactions table if you want to randomly determine the experience characters have as they attempt to pass through a gate. If someone calls the Flaming Fist or the

gate” service. 8 The guards wave travelers through without a second look. Flaming Fist Reactions d8 Reaction 1 The guards demand that everyone drop to the ground, bludgeoning

Adirohit's Retribution

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Adirohit’s Retribution When Jijibisha Manivarshi is destroyed, all is silent for a moment before a voice drifts from beneath the tree stump at the center of the Forest Heart. “You out there!” calls a

riverine (detailed at the end of this adventure) who looks like a muscular, middle-aged man with white hair and blue skin. He thanks the characters for their service and brings forth treasure to reward

Lord of Blades' Strike Squad

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Landro, Glaive relishes the opportunity to destroy these “meddlesome interlopers,” as she calls them. Glaive is accompanied by two blade scouts (see appendix A) named Rack and Crunch. The three blades

characters until destroyed, but her subordinates are less motivated. If Glaive is defeated, Rack and Crunch flee. Glaive Since the Mournland’s earliest days, Glaive has wielded her namesake weapon in service

Kruphix's Champions

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

, reveal a vital secret, or end a destructive conflict. When the other gods send their champions to circumvent divine agreements, Kruphix often calls upon his champions to set things right. The Kruphix’s

complexity, with the adventurers sometimes making choices that cause short-term harm in the service of long-term good. They might be charged with destroying secret knowledge that could help people

Guard Reactions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

the city’s gates. Roll on the Gate Interactions table if you want to randomly determine the experience characters have as they attempt to pass through a gate. If someone calls the Flaming Fist or the

their belongings. 6 The guards clear the gate swiftly to let a patriar’s litter pass through. 7 The guards skip the search if a traveler pays 1 gp for “express gate” service. 8 The guards wave travelers

Loose Pantheons

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

portfolio and is responsible for advancing that portfolio. In the Greyhawk setting, Heironeous is a god of valor who calls clerics and paladins to his service and encourages them to spread the ideals

hunting. Some individuals feel a calling to a particular deity’s service and claim that god as a patron. Particularly devoted individuals become priests by setting up a shrine or helping to staff a holy

Will Elturel Be Saved?

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

objectives: If Bel is still in Zariel’s service, she calls on him to forge the blade. Otherwise, her servants must scour the cosmos for a worthy weaponsmith, such as an efreeti from the City of Brass

Meeting the Secretary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

must be upheld whatever the cost.” Bond. “My life and my service to the empire are one.” Flaw. “I know what’s best for the empire.” Archaeological Assignment Secretary Wei thanks the characters for

historian. Secretary Wei also presents a scroll bearing a contract for the characters to sign. The contract calls for an initial payment of 1,000 gp per character, plus an additional 1,000 gp per character

Forest Gnomes

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

. They practice the use of illusion magic from an early age. Most forest gnome communities include a full-fledged illusionist and an apprentice or two, and they use their talents in service of the

hallways to fool intruders and lead them into traps. (Goblins just can’t pass by a door that calls them names.) Gnomes make excellent librarians and curators. Give a gnome something to catalog and organize, and you’ll have a happy gnome on your hands.

Sapphire Dragon Adventures

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

dragon wyrmling installs new guardians that have no interest in material riches: gelatinous cubes and ochre jellies. 2 A band of minotaurs in service to Baphomet has captured a sapphire dragon

friends. The hobgoblin visits regularly to trade war stories and tactics with the dragon. 6 A kuo-toa archpriest believes a young sapphire dragon is a god named Sliploopdreegoo, and calls on other

Military Force

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

invasion on the Material Plane. Warriors include conscripts pressed into service in the Blood War, fodder in the thrall of ruthless yugoloth mercenaries, or members of a glorious celestial host

contribute to a range of missions, from infiltration and mystical operations to diplomacy and strategy. Perhaps your past deeds or the will of your family pushes you toward military service, regardless of

Searching for Dran Enterprises

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

first glance, the city’s reputation as a den for pirates and raiders appears well earned. Just ahead of you, a wagon has broken down in front of a tavern. The elderly human driver calls out for help

, but passersby ignore her. As she calls out once more, the tavern door behind her opens and two guards toss a young male human in bright clothing out into the street. He tumbles into the old woman

Northern Flanaess

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

Schnai (“snow”). The Schnai are strong and numerous. When Queen Ingrid of the Schnai has a mind to raid the isles of the Sea Baronies or the coasts of Aerdiaak and the Great Kingdom, she calls upon the

service of Iuz. Ratik. As a former province of the Great Kingdom, Ratik rides the boundary between the northern and eastern regions of the Flanaess. Without the protection of the Great Kingdom, Ratik has

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

that the dragon is possessed by a demon lord. 7–8 A merchant who accuses the characters of theft and calls out for a duergar patrol to arrest them. 9–10 A weaponsmith convinced that one of the

long been keeping his eye out for mercenaries in the city that could be bent to his service. If he spots the characters, he might take an interest in them. See “Themberchaud’s Lair” for information on the Wyrmsmith’s motivations and possible setups for an additional encounter with the red dragon.

Scarlet Brotherhood

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

plans to award the dwarves rulership of Saltmarsh as compensation. 11–12 The Brotherhood blackmails Ingo the Drover and Keledek the Unspoken, two people in town with dark pasts, into their service

, prompting outraged calls for justice from Anders. 19 Pirate activity increases, bearing the unmistakable mark of the Sea Princes. The Brotherhood’s ships adopt Sea Prince regalia to confuse the

Points of Interest

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

Keoland have observed the Wild Flame Pact — a treaty that calls for mutual defense against the Dreadwood’s horrors. The outpost is commanded by its castellan, Kiara Shadowbreaker (LG female half-elf

losses. He further believes that his brother, who had a genuine fondness for the local fishers and traders, was laid low by traitors in service to the Sea Princes. Duke Feldren intends to raise taxes

Hive Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

existential dread with optimism and compassion, enriching the lives of those in and around the Hive through small acts of service. The faction maintains a network of safe havens throughout the ward where those

“servant” and “master.” They adopt both his name and the duties that come with it. The githzerai eradicators, individually referred to as Parakks, service every ward in Sigil and are easily identified

The Foundry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

stairs have been warded with a magical alarm. When a creature ascends past the halfway point of the staircase, a magic mouth spell calls out in Dwarvish, “Alert! Alert! Intruders approach!” This sound

the south. Suddenly a harsh voice calls from the shadows of the pillars, “Go back the way you came! This is the only warning you’ll get!” The cavern was formerly Durgeddin’s throne room, banquet

Geographic Features

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

goblins, orcs, hobgoblins, ogres, and trolls over the years. Green hags bound to her service act as baronesses who enforce her will over their section of the forest, and an elite guard of twenty-three

mile away. Five swarms of insects gather around it. 10 A 50-foot-diameter pool of pure clean drinking water calls out to creatures who are within 100 feet of it. Those who understand at least one

Locations A - D

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

him. In truth, Stillmarsh is a vampire (NE male Tethyrian human) whom Nalaskur occasionally calls upon to dispose of unwanted guests. Stillmarsh has an agreement with Nalaskur not to feed on locals or

warriors awaken to the sound of any loud disturbance. All the tribe members are hostile toward interlopers. A manticore also calls the cavern home. Having formed a tenuous alliance with the Black Lion

Tower of the Heavens Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

, relaxing between shifts. Accompanying them is the garrison’s leader, Captain Mainwaring (lawful neutral, gnome knight). When she’s aware of the characters, Captain Mainwaring calls the guards to arms

chain belt worth 60 gp, and a bag containing 180 gp (the collective wealth the gnomes have earned for their service). T8: Storeroom Dozens of boxes, casks, and sacks are neatly stacked on shelves and

Areas of the Air Temple

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

power of the horn, the summoned djinni was obligated to complete a single service or task. Torhild tasked the djinni with the daunting task of keeping the palace quarter in good repair – a task he has

vrock, whose service was a gift from a demonic envoy, guards the temple alone. It lurks behind the throne and attacks any non-cultists that enter the hall. The drug-addled initiates don’t aid the vrock

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