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Spells
Playerâs Handbook
You attempt to bind a Celestial, an Elemental, a Fey, or a Fiend to your service. The creature must be within range for the entire casting of the spell. (Typically, the creature is first summoned
commands to the best of its ability. You might command the creature to accompany you on an adventure, to guard a location, or to deliver a message. If the creature is Hostile, it strives to twist your
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Despite this, even the most languorous Returned defend themselves if threatened and might be pressed into the service of their more willful brethren.
Returned have escaped the Underworld and dwell among
effectively another sapient beingâs face. Convincing a merchant to buy a Returned mask, or dealing with the ramifications of such a sale, might prove to be an adventure in itself.
Returned Nature. The
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
treasures are the guests who stop by to see it. (Good)
Sapphire Dragon Adventures
The Sapphire Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving sapphire dragons
.
Sapphire Dragon Adventure Hooks
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Adventure Hook
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Posing as an avatar of an evil earth elemental-god, a
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
possess for the duration of this adventure.
Knight. You gain the service of any of the NPCs in the âHirelingsâ section not currently with the party, who appears in a space you choose
the duration of the adventure. Lawful becomes chaotic, good becomes evil, and vice versa. If you are true neutral or unaligned, this card has no effect on you.
Comet. If you single-handedly
Planar Binding
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
With this spell, you attempt to bind a celestial, an elemental, a fey, or a fiend to your service. The creature must be within range for the entire casting of the spell. (Typically, the creature is
must follow your instructions to the best of its ability. You might command the creature to accompany you on an adventure, to guard a location, or to deliver a message. The creature obeys the letter
Human
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
These were the stories of a restless people who long ago took to the seas and rivers in longboats, first to pillage and terrorize, then to settle. Yet there was an energy, a love of adventure, that
, striving to leave a lasting legacy. Individually and as a group, humans are adaptable opportunists, and they stay alert to changing political and social dynamics.
EVERYONEâS SECOND-BEST FRIENDS
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
the gods of the multiverse. Check with your DM to learn which deities are in your campaign. Once youâve chosen a deity, consider your clericâs relationship to that god. Did you enter this service
willingly? Or did the god choose you, impelling you into service with no regard for your wishes? How do the temple priests of your faith regard you: as a champion or a troublemaker? What are your ultimate
Backgrounds
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
As a member of the Boros Legion, your life is devoted to the service of angels and consecrated to the work of establishing justice and peace on the streets of Ravnica. You might be a true believer
are my family.
4
I wield the same Boros weapon my grandparent did, for the honor of our family.
5
I ran with the Rakdos in my youth, and Iâm striving to atone for my past misdeeds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
the gods of the multiverse. Check with your DM to learn which deities are in your campaign. Once youâve chosen a deity, consider your clericâs relationship to that god. Did you enter this service
willingly? Or did the god choose you, impelling you into service with no regard for your wishes? How do the temple priests of your faith regard you: as a champion or a troublemaker? What are your ultimate
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
along my way. (Good)
2
Reserved. As someone new to these strange lands, I am cautious and respectful in my dealings. (Lawful)
3
Adventure. Iâm far from home, and everything is strange
can face any adversity in this strange land.
2
The gods of my people are a comfort to me so far from home.
3
I hold no greater cause than my service to my people.
4
My freedom is my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
encounter and adventure design. As you craft an encounter, an adventure, or an entire campaign around a dragon, you can decide how many creatures are in the dragonâs service.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. While Lord Soth is well known in tales of the Dragonlance setting, this adventure doesnât assume the characters, or most of Kalamanâs people, know the death knightâs legend or expect him to be at work
in the world. The characters can learn relevant details about Lord Soth throughout the adventure. Even as the characters reach their highest levels, Lord Soth likely remains too great a threat for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
Continuing the Campaign Though this sect of cultists has been neutralized, others still lurk in the shadows of Neverwinter, with even more nefarious schemes in service of Vecna. Lord Neverember might
call on the characters to continue rooting out these cultists, culminating in an adventure through the sprawling catacombs beneath Neverwinterâs Neverdeath Graveyard. If you need help planning
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 didnât
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Preparation Before running the adventure, prepare as follows: Step 1. Read the âAdventure Backgroundâ section (including âRedwood Watchâ and âThe Councilâ). Step 2. Familiarize yourself with the Key
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 âVillage Greenâ section. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Adventure Patrons Many adventures begin with a patron asking the characters to undertake a quest or mission, offering a reward in exchange for this service. Take the time to flesh out an NPC who
trust any future patrons and possibly suspicious about any adventure hooks you put in front of them. The Patron Hooks table offers some suggestions for ways a patron can lead characters to an adventure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Conclusion The adventure ends when the characters return to Verity Kye with the fruits of their heist, Quentinâs letter, or nothing: Returning with the Loot. If the characters obtained the statuette
and the money and return both to Verity Kye, she is pleased. She pays the characters and thanks them for their service. Returning Empty-Handed. If the characters return empty-handed, Verity is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
suggests a few adventures the godâs champions might involve themselves in. Mogisâs Quests d6 Adventure Goal
1 Foment a war between rival poleis.
2 Bring about anarchy and lawlessness in
structured around Mogis as the partyâs patron can be challenging, and all players must agree to play characters in service to the god of slaughter. You should work to create a narrative that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
lemures to the mighty archdukes and archduchesses. (The orthon is included in this table for the sake of completeness, though orthons donât appear in this adventure or in the Monster Manual. You can find
objects, coins, or gems An uncommon magic item Loyal service for a period not exceeding nine years Greater Devils A greater devil can offer any or all of the following: Up to 5,000 gp worth of art
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a godâs service. Your piety score reflects the actions you have taken in your godâs serviceâactions that the god richly rewards. When you choose a god to worship as a beginning character, your piety
their champions, so your piety score typically increases only when you accomplish a significant goal (such as the completion of an adventure), make a significant sacrifice of your own self-interest, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
want to learn secrets relating to the major antagonists of this adventure, the rakshasa might require a service in payment, such as slaying enemies that are hunting it, posting advertisements for its business in their tavern, or keeping tabs on someone Vincent has been hired to spy on.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
adventure to represent a hidden stronghold of Iuz tucked away in the Dreadwood. Perhaps Iuz is seeking to extend his reach into this region and orders the wizards in his service to establish a base here
the Azure Sea. Reclaiming it would be a priority of the dwarves in Saltmarsh as a point of pride. The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan The dungeon described in this adventure could be located on a tropical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
help your house and your people? Sailor Fighter. You served on the first airship that went into service, and spent the Last War fighting in the skies. You know your way around the clouds and on the
. Either way, youâve been kicked out of the house and youâre looking for jobs that cater to your sense of adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
ancestral quests, shifty rogues prowling urban streets, clerics wielding maces and spells in the service of their gods, and wizards plundering the ruins of the fallen Netherese empire. Heroes are scarce
, and dangersâbe they a dragonâs breath or a lichâs spellâare plentiful. This adventure takes place in a region called the Sword Coast, where daring souls delve into the wreckage of fallen strongholds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
in the service of gods wield mace and spell, defending against the terrifying powers that threaten the land. Wizards plunder the ruins of the fallen Netherese empire, delving into secrets too
. Even farms and freeholds a dayâs walk from a city can fall prey to monsters, and no place is safe from the wrath of a dragon. This adventure takes place on Stormwreck Isle, a small island in a region
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
high cliff. The green dragon has taken over the largest cavern of the stronghold as one of its many lairs. Neronvain is served by a group of cultist bodyguards, while Chuth has won the service of a
guards without the pressure of an imminent dragon attack. This dungeon is a tough adventure even for higher-level characters, especially with the legendary actions Chuth can use in his lair. Attacking head-on if the dragon is aware of the adventurersâ approach is likely a suicide mission.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Red Dragon Adventures The Red Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving red dragons. Red Dragon Adventure Hooks d8 Adventure Hook
1 A red dragon
artisans are bound in service to an adult red dragon, for whom they make sculptures and art objects from precious metals and gems.
3 An adult red dragon rules over a hidden valley filled with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
high cliff. The green dragon has taken over the largest cavern of the stronghold as one of its many lairs. Neronvain is served by a group of cultist bodyguards, while Chuth has won the service of a
guards without the pressure of an imminent dragon attack. This dungeon is a tough adventure even for higher-level characters, especially with the legendary actions Chuth can use in his lair. Attacking head-on if the dragon is aware of the adventurersâ approach is likely a suicide mission.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. The recent efforts by dragons to bring Tiamat into the world (as told in the adventure Tyranny of Dragons) and the attempts by small folk to thwart them so upset the giant gods that Annam the All-Father
types fiercely compete against one another, striving to create a new ordning through their deeds and accomplishments. These giantsâ calamitous endeavors have not only put the settlements of humans and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Splitting Loyalties The plans of Ashen Heir anarchists go awry when a purple worm erupts into Three Suns Square During the adventure, characters will ally with one of two factions: the Brightguard
or the Silent Roar. The Brightguard approaches them first, but characters might change their loyalties. How the characters manage relationships with these factions affects how the adventure unfolds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the service of a god (whether a member of the Ordning or an interloper god) and pursuing that godâs interests in the world. A band could also be a group of young giants who want to experience the
Bands table offers hooks you can use to build an adventure around a band of giants.
Bands d6 Adventure Hook
1 A band of giants is spotted near a town, and the adventurers are asked to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
to bind a celestial, an elemental, a fey, or a fiend to your service. The creature must be within range for the entire casting of the spell. (Typically, the creature is first summoned into the center
to the best of its ability. You might command the creature to accompany you on an adventure, to guard a location, or to deliver a message. The creature obeys the letter of your instructions, but if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Part 1: Preflight Meal The adventure begins with the characters gathering in the academyâs refectory to eat breakfast with other cadets and discuss recent events at the academy. Spelljammer Academy
protect the world from far greater threats. Spelljammer Academy trains cadets for service as Spelljammers and members of the Spelljammer Corps: both branches of a magical navy sworn to protect Toril
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
this rare service only to group members and their allies. Keeper ravens as a means of correspondence is detailed in âLife in the Domains of Dreadâ earlier in this chapter. Keeper Adventures The Keeper
Adventures table offers ideas for strange events that can touch off stories involving the Keepers of the Feather. Keeper Adventures d6 Adventure Hook
1 Keepers invite the characters to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
to bind a celestial, an elemental, a fey, or a fiend to your service. The creature must be within range for the entire casting of the spell. (Typically, the creature is first summoned into the center
to the best of its ability. You might command the creature to accompany you on an adventure, to guard a location, or to deliver a message. The creature obeys the letter of your instructions, but if