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Acquisitions Incorporated
feature of the village of Red Larch since before there was a Red Larch.
Prophetess spent long years haunted by the fate of her daughter, Auspicia. She never fully believed Omin's stories about the
and unexpected return to the world. Through all that time and currently, Prophetess has maintained a challenging relationship with her faith.
Though retired from active service to her deity, Prophetess
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
sapphire dragon’s hoard.
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A sapphire dragon threatens to sink a town into the Underdark unless the authorities find and turn over a thief who stole from the dragon.
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A village is
beset by swarms of giant spider;giant spiders drawn to the area when a sapphire dragon took up residence nearby. Ridding the village of the spiders means tampering with the dragon’s food supply
Soldier
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Basic Rules (2014)
standing army, a town guard, or a village militia? Or it might have been a noble’s or merchant’s private army, or a mercenary company.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics
combined with the rigid discipline of military service leave their mark on all soldiers, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to fear, shame, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Parcels of Land A parcel of land usually comes with a letter from a local ruler, affirming that the land has been granted as a reward for some service. Such land usually remains the property of the
local ruler or ruling body but is lent to a character with the understanding that it can be taken away, especially if the character’s loyalty is ever called into question. Characters who receive a
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
military organization you were a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your military career. Was it a standing army, a town guard, or a village
feeling about who might fulfill their duties strictly by the book.
Suggested Characteristics
The horrors of war combined with the rigid discipline of military service leave their mark on all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Elves forced into the dragon’s service Guard (Medium) L1 Fergus Deerborn Elf village cook Commoner (Medium) “Village Green” Gwenhumara Goldmoss Elf council member Priest Acolyte (Medium) “A Call for
NPCs table below. The characters will interact with these individuals throughout the adventure. Step 3. Familiarize yourself with the Village Green Rumors table in the “Village Green” section. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Parcels of Land A parcel of land is just that, and usually comes with a royal letter affirming that the land has been granted as a reward for some service. Such land usually remains the property of
the local ruler or ruling body, but is leased to a character with the understanding that it can be taken away, especially if his or her loyalty is ever called into question. A parcel of land, if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
our village,” the elf says. “How can I be of service?”
Galin answers any questions the characters put to him, but his responses echo only what the other survivors know. He claims to have not seen the
The Warden’s Story Galin the warden is a nervous-looking elf with a secret. The folk of the village describe him as suffering from the weight of his new leadership role and the deaths of more than a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Domain Features Har’Akir is known for the following features: Distant Pharaoh. The people of Har’Akir know their ruler is an immortal who resides in the golden mountain called Pharaoh’s Rest. Only
or deluded priests oversee all aspects of society in these gods’ and the pharaoh’s names. Preserved Dead. Akirrans mummify their dead so the pharaoh might call them to service. It is a crime to burn the dead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
called into service by the deity they know as the Scaled Mother and followed her portents as they traveled north. They began excavating the old temple, with the grippli’s consent, in the expectation of
from the courtyard stairs when the evil yuan-ti descended on the village and captured all the followers of the Scaled Mother. With the threat to the area neutralized, it doesn’t take long for things
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
our village,” the elf says. “How can I be of service?”
Galin answers any questions the characters put to him, but his responses echo only what the other survivors know. He claims to have not seen the
The Warden’s Story Galin the warden is a nervous-looking elf with a secret. The folk of the village describe him as suffering from the weight of his new leadership role and the deaths of more than a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Purphoros’s Champions Purphoros’s relationship to his champions is more that of a patron than a ruler. He chooses champions whose passions advance his interests in the world, and he grants them his
blessings to use as they see fit in service to him. Purphoros is eccentric, however, and he could suddenly appear to hand down commands to his champions after months or years of silence. Priests, other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
interested not only in punitive justice, but also in the establishment of fair and equitable relationships among people and gods, in service to the common good. He also takes an interest in the bonds of
family—the relationships that tie people most closely to each other. Heliod’s Goals In Heliod’s mind, he is the ruler of the gods, and he wants merely for his rightful place to be recognized. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
tend crops for the giants. In exchange, the giants leave them alone. The two kinds of yakfolk, warriors and priests, are described in appendix C. Also present in the village are Humanoid prisoners that
than a week. To untrained eyes, the yakfolk village looks like a peaceful, idyllic hideaway perched atop a mountain cliff, with granite walls to keep the howling wind at bay. The dwarves of Citadel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, assumed rule of the githyanki. Vlaakith’s line has continued to the githyanki’s current ruler, Vlaakith the Lich-Queen. This undead tyrant compels her people to wage endless wars against mind flayers
, githzerai, and any others that threaten githyanki supremacy. To slay in Vlaakith’s name is our greatest service. To die in her name is our last act of reverence.
—Meldavh, githyanki knight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Har’Akir. Here, past splendors lie forgotten, and the living bow in service to the mummified god-king, Ankhtepot. From a golden pyramid in the City of the Dead, Ankhtepot reigns as speaker for the gods
and immortal pharaoh. The deathless ruler cares nothing for his domain or mortal concerns. Rather, he relentlessly sends servants in search of his one desire: his ka, the missing piece of his fractured
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
green dragon is terrorizing a forest settlement, murdering and eating someone each night before depositing the grisly remains in the village square.
2 Trolls are attacking trade caravans, stealing
acts of mischief with the promise of rich rewards.
5 A green dragon wyrmling tricks a village of lizardfolk into believing the dragon is an incarnation of a lizardfolk god.
6 An ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
village bootmaker, kidnapped and forced into service by Strahd. She pleads, on her hands and knees if necessary, to be saved from this awful place. Helga will join the party if the characters ask her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
: Military Service. Did the character fight in the war? If so, which nation did they serve and what role did they fill? If more than one of the characters fought in the war, did they serve together (or as
allies) or fight on opposing sides? Military service can be the basis of a strong connection for two or more characters. Civilian Life. If the character is from one of the Five Nations and didn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the tables and see if the result sparks your imagination or read the entries on the tables until you find something that grabs you. Levels 1–4: Local Heroes The fate of a village might depend on the
from the law in an old ruin or abandoned mine. 11 A contagion in a forest is causing spiders to grow massive and become aggressive. 12 To take revenge against a village for an imagined slight, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the service is meant to be a celebration of Ispin’s life, and people will be encouraged to share over-the-top stories about him—like the inflated tales he was known for sharing. Becklin Uth Viharin
Vogler accept Becklin, as her skill at arms has kept the village safe from bandits and dangerous beasts for years. Personality Trait. “Did you know Vogler was an island before the Cataclysm? Let me
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk
Conclusion: A Grateful Village Estimated Duration: 15 Minutes The conclusion depends on how the party performed throughout the adventure. Complete Success. The party did all three of the following
Inn of the Paladin Prince to celebrate your victory over the Cult of Elemental Evil. Food, drink, and toasts flow freely as the villagers thank you for your service. Although no one believes the
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
major beneficial property 1 major detrimental property, which is suppressed while the sword is attuned to an archdevil Ruler of Avernus. As an action, you can point this sword at one devil you can see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
emotion. As you develop a Karrnathi character or NPC, consider the following:
Military Service. Karrns have a strong tradition of military service, making soldier or sailor appropriate backgrounds
Sites Sturdy walls surround Karrnathi communities, and even the smallest village maintains a capable militia.
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In the Thrall of the Vampire King
Kaius ir’Wynarn III
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
service to the wyrmspeaker in exchange for ending the attack on his home village. Neronvain accepted, using Galin’s knowledge of the Misty Forest to help plan raids against other settlements. Galin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
organizations hold significant power there as well. Even in a village, a popular individual — a wise elder or a well-liked farmer — can wield more influence than the appointed reeve, and a wise reeve avoids
bureaucratic empire, or a remote realm ruled by an iron-fisted tyrant. Consider how your settlement fits into the bigger picture of your world or region — who rules its ruler, and what other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
the water were burning someone behind the falls. Schloss Aubrecker Baron Rudolph von Aubrecker, the reclusive ruler of Lamordia, sends proclamations to his people from the remote castle Schloss
also knows much of other lands. Whale End A theater overlooks the fishing village of Whale End. Concrete encloses every entrance to the theater, and the sealed main entry bears a message: “Forgive me
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
is Neronvain—King Melandrach’s exiled son, believed to have died many years before. On one of his raids, Neronvain won the fealty of an elf named Galin—a warden of the forest who pledged his service
to the wyrmspeaker in exchange for ending the attack on his home village. Neronvain accepted, using Galin’s knowledge of the Misty Forest to help plan raids against other settlements. Galin has so far
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
attacked her former benefactors, burning villages, pressing citizens into service, and impaling anyone with a drop of noble blood. Over years of work, Drakov forged a bloody empire. But while sacking
wasted little time subjugating it. This unprepared realm fell quickly, almost willingly. On taking the city of Lekar, Drakov named herself ruler of her new empire: Falkovnia. However, under a moonless sky
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
went on the offensive. One by one she attacked her former benefactors, burning villages, pressing citizens into service, and impaling anyone with a drop of noble blood. Though it took years, Drakov
an unfamiliar land, Drakov and her troops wasted little time subjugating it. The realm fell quickly, even easily, and upon taking the city of Lekar, Drakov prepared to name herself ruler of her new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, rebelling against the powers they served by seeking rulership over a section of the Abyss or a place among other fallen in the hierarchy of the Nine Hells. Zariel, the ruler of the first layer of the
can become powerful allies dedicated to justice and compassionate service. Immortal Nature. An angel doesn’t require food, drink, or sleep.
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk
on the southwest side of the village. He and his partner are now elderly but have raised two brave sons. His eldest, Otis, “took service with some gentleman and is away seeking fortune.” His younger
fungal traits. Hommletans love their children regardless, so their parents raised them like any other children. The children are Hommlet to the core and love their village.
Use the Tea Flingers to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Revered Queen To slay in her name is our greatest service. To die in her name is our last act of reverence.
— Meldavh, githyanki knight
Vlaakith sits at the center of everything concerning
the githyanki. She is their ruler in every sphere of activity and, as such, demands and receives utter obedience. During the war with the illithids, Vlaakith urged Gith to seek out allies from among
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
owner is Raggnar Redtooth, who seems friendly enough but secretly takes bribes from the Cult of the Dragon. Strangers are never really welcome in his tavern, but they get service while he informs
, though he’ll certainly take the money. Because the cultists are about to ship a castle full of treasure from the village, they desperately don’t want the characters to find anything suspicious, such as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
trade with various races of the Underdark near the Darklake, in addition to providing ferry service and navigation.
Organizations: Two major shrines and several other minor ones.
Sloobludop is a kuo
-toa village on the eastern edge of the Darklake. From a distance, it looks like a massive tangle of reeds stretching up into the darkness, lit by glowing spots of phosphorescence. Upon closer