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Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

this role, Nafas sends adventurers to distant worlds to fulfill the wishes of creatures beyond his reach. Adventurers who return to Nafas successful receive gifts as rewards. As a noble genie, Nafas

by the creature that slays him (see the Last Wish trait in Nafas’s stat block).Lightning, ThunderPoison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Franchise Downtime

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

Franchise Downtime Once the characters formally establish their franchise at the end of episode 2, downtime activities and franchise tasks will play a bigger role in the adventure. For now, though

Waterdeep can undertake research to study its mysterious runes, which can lead to information regarding That-Which-Endures (see the sidebar in the “New Race: Verdan” section in chapter 3.) Gorkoh the

Reporting for Duty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

stands as you enter. “Thank you for coming. I won’t mince words: we’re in the dark regarding the dangers I fear are fast approaching our gates, and your role will be to change that. But first, you must

up Darrett or his role. If the characters ask about him, she smiles and says she’ll let him tell them himself shortly (see the “Darrett’s Orders” section).

Adventure Themes

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

find themselves stranded in the gray mists of the Mournland, facing the dangers of a war-ravaged land as they try to find their way back to their original destination. The greatest horrors they are

. It goes on to describe adventures and encounters that can occur in transit — on airships, on lightning rails, and at resting spots along the way. Finally, this section discusses the role that creatures typically defined as “monsters” play in Khorvaire, and explores Eberron’s cosmology.

Baldur's Gate Today

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

harmed. Beyond all its dangers, Baldur’s Gate is an adventurer’s city, a place where a sword-for-hire can find a rich patron, join a secret guild, stalk killers for a bounty, or come to the aid of

, Umberlee, any other law-abiding faith, cults of the Dead Three The Baldur’s Gate coat of arms represents the city’s role as a hub for river and ocean trade as well as nodding toward its namesake

Baldur's Gate Today

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

all its dangers, Baldur’s Gate is an adventurer’s city, a place where a sword-for-hire can find a rich patron, join a secret guild, stalk killers for a bounty, or come to the aid of desperate citizens

other law-abiding faith, cults of the Dead Three The Baldur’s Gate coat of arms represents the city’s role as a hub for river and ocean trade as well as nodding toward its namesake, the explorer

Wizardly Groups

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

magic oath of service to the Crown. In this role, War Wizards serve as bodyguards, advisors, and even spies. Members of the royal family, Purple Dragon Knights, and officers of the Purple Dragons

permission. Powerful mages tend to punish such activity themselves to discourage further use. Apprentice wizards in Faerûn are reminded of the dangers of misusing another spellcaster’s sigil by a rhyme: “Whenever magic one doth weave / ‘Tis never, ever, wise to deceive.”

Worshiping Klothys

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

need worship to sustain or empower her, and she doesn’t seek out reverence or demand it. By and large, mortals are irrelevant to her, except insofar as they have played a role in tangling the strands

left their young world vulnerable to dangers from both inside and out. Putting their rivalry aside, the pair agreed it was better to share and have something than let their struggles destroy all creation

Sovereign

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

celebrities—also fill a sovereign’s role. When choosing or creating a sovereign to serve, consider whether that leader commands a government organization or another faction. While this section assumes your

—and if the latter, what happens if your work is exposed. The Sovereign Proxy Roles table suggests ways you might serve a sovereign and the backgrounds frequently associated with each role. Sovereign

Horror in Barovia

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

when any creature enters or dies violently within Barovia, and he takes offense when someone slays his servants or the domain’s wolves. Strahd can manifest a variety of dramatic effects, such as

. 10 Wants to resurrect past incarnations of Tatyana to battle Strahd. Roots of Evil As the first Domain of Dread, Barovia might serve an important role in the metaphysical underpinnings of the

The Rank and File

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

fulfill their obligations, but they fight just as furiously when they are engaged. A devil receives credit for each foe it slays, based on the worthiness of the opponent and whether the devil scored

death can immediately step into the vacant role, as long as the devil is aware of the rules of succession and positions itself as next in line. Devils look at mortals as sheep, just as demons do

Traditionalists

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

to mask his efforts to shield his smuggling operation. Personality Traits. Gellan loves to play the role of the foppish dandy. He enjoys fine wine, good food, and the latest fashions. He is a patron

breakout. 19 A horrible sea creature has been sighted, keeping many crews at the docks until it disappears. Anyone who tracks it down and slays it would be a hero. Gellan pledges a magic weapon to its

Nafas's Lair

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

end immediately, resuming when he either gains a new body or is replaced by the creature that slays him (see the Last Wish trait in Nafas’s stat block). Nafas Large Elemental, Chaotic Good Armor Class

role, Nafas sends adventurers to distant worlds to fulfill the wishes of creatures beyond his reach. Adventurers who return to Nafas successful receive gifts as rewards. As a noble genie, Nafas can

Riders on the Storm

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

option. Have the characters select a role on the battle balloon from one of the following: Captain, providing leadership to the other characters and crew Pilot, charting a safe course Weapon master

, directing the crew operating the vehicle’s weapons in case enemies appear Lookout, watching for dangers Mechanic, leading the crew battening down the hatches and making repairs Additional characters in a

Fellow Prisoners

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

offers to guide them to its home, promising them sanctuary with its folk, although it isn’t aware of the dangers posed by Zuggtmoy’s influence on the myconids (see chapter 5). Stool uses rapport

escape attempt. Others might be lost to the dangers of the Underdark — or might reveal their true colors and betray the party. A few could become true companions. Keep in mind the other prisoners have

The Lords' Alliance

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

adventurers and taking a firm leadership role in the council. Ambassador Connerad Brawnanvil Lawful good male shield dwarf fighter Ideals: Honor, respect (“A sturdy axe, a strong hand to hold it, and a

Flaming Fist take a leading role in the fight against the Cult of the Dragon, if only to give the defenders of Baldur’s Gate a stature befitting the greatest city in Faerûn. This opportunity for glory

The Lords' Alliance

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

adventurers and taking a firm leadership role in the council. Ambassador Connerad Brawnanvil Lawful good male shield dwarf fighter Ideals: Honor, respect (“A sturdy axe, a strong hand to hold it, and a

Flaming Fist take a leading role in the fight against the Cult of the Dragon, if only to give the defenders of Baldur’s Gate a stature befitting the greatest city in Faerûn. This opportunity for glory

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

adventurers and taking a firm leadership role in the council. Ambassador Connerad Brawnanvil Lawful good male shield dwarf fighter Ideals: Honor, respect (“A sturdy axe, a strong hand to hold it, and a

Flaming Fist take a leading role in the fight against the Cult of the Dragon, if only to give the defenders of Baldur’s Gate a stature befitting the greatest city in Faerûn. This opportunity for glory

Adventure Models

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Adventure Models Giants serve as adversaries in many D&D adventures, but that’s not the only possible role for them in your game. This section outlines five broad categories of adventures, including

honor Thrym or a demon lord. 7 After a villainous group slays a young storm giant, the giant’s parent unleashes an undiscriminating campaign of vengeance against any “interfering little gnats” living

The Dark Seldarine

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

from the dangers of their daily lives. When drow do dream, whether in trance or in sleep, they look for signs from Lolth or others of the Dark Seldarine. That drow do not experience trance the way

Keptolo. But Vhaeraun represents a different aspect of drow masculinity: strong, silent, obedient, swift, and deadly. He is thought of as Lolth’s favored son, in contrast to Keptolo’s role as her beautiful

Giants

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

working forge bellows or moving coal. However, there is one role at which the strongest among them can excel and gain rank: the dreadnought. Weapons of War. Dreadnoughts are massively powerful fire

ordning. They are considered outcasts, but their familiarity with the surface world makes them valuable guides, and their insights can help other stone giants grasp the dangers of living in a dream. Mad

Spaceship Locations, Level 1

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

. Shooting Galleries. These target-shooting games are fitted with controllers shaped like laser rifles that emit harmless beams of light. The player assumes the role of a cosmic protector, aiming the weapon at

with the characters for fear of invoking Aphelion’s wrath. Recently, Griss has wondered if remaining aboard the ship is worth braving its dangers. When the characters arrive, Griss welcomes them

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