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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
insects or spiders. Applying the paint in this way takes 1 minute.
For the next 8 hours, the marks change to reflect your mental state. A creature that can see you and makes a successful DC 10 Wisdom
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
bred by empathy that helps them eventually sort out those who are sincere from those who are not.
Verdan Names
The oldest verdan names spring from goblinoid traditions, but more recent names reflect
The verdan owe their existence to chaos. Descended and transformed from a large clan of goblins and hobgoblins, those who became the verdan were simply living their lives, doing goblinoid things. But
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
refuse to abandon their undead state until the duty they had in life is fulfilled. For example, a foresworn might be pledged to protect a family’s bloodline from harm or guard a dangerous artifact
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
using her magic.
Casting such great magic night after night while also granting spells to her devoted followers leaves Auril weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined
invincible while underestimating her mortal enemies, even in her current weakened state.
Auril’s Three Forms
In her current weakened state, Auril can assume three different forms. To destroy her
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her.
Auril’s worshipers know better than to
own flaws. It’s appropriate for Auril to act as though she’s invincible while underestimating her mortal enemies, even in her current weakened state.
Auril’s Three Forms
In her
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
gods to foment the destruction of lawful creatures, or by lawful gods for the testing of their followers. Rumors state that only twenty of these creatures exist, but much of the truth about them
, though they are treated as dangerous, cursed trophies akin to a demilich's soul gems. Still, they might be sold to certain discerning—and brazen—collectors.PoisonNecrotic, Psychic
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
night while also granting spells to her devoted followers leaves Auril weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures
her current weakened state.
Auril’s Three Forms
In her current weakened state, Auril can assume three different forms. To destroy her, heroes must reduce each of her forms to 0 hit points one
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believes mocks him and has caused his aged, squalid state.
Ivan surrounds himself with dangerous clockwork toys and fawning, mechanical servants. While he goes through the motions of crafting such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Verdan Names The oldest verdan names spring from goblinoid traditions, but more recent names reflect the character of the different cultures these folk have encountered since coming out into the
sunlight. When a group of verdan live near dwarves, they might take on more dwarven-sounding names, only to change those names when they wander into a human area. A verdan is also not hesitant to change
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
master, which then absorbs the knowledge and experience contained therein. Mind flayers conceive of this oneness with the elder brain as a sacred state akin to an afterlife.
Hive Mind
Elder brains
tempered by its relative immobility. Although its telepathic senses can reach for miles, moving anywhere is always a dangerous proposition. If forced outside its brine pool, an elder brain swiftly expires
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
that path is long and fraught with barriers. Alhoons are mind flayers who have used a shortcut to attain a lichlike state.
Elder brains forbid mind flayers from pursuing magic power aside from psionics
trapping, but this is a dangerous proposition. Anyone who holds the periapt gains advantage on attacks, saving throws, and checks against the alhoons associated with its creation, and those alhoons in turn
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
— bad weather, strong tides, and increasing aggression from dangerous sea life.
Violent downpours become frequent within 10 miles of the lair. A downpour occurs once every 2d12;{"diceNotation
attempts to leave the area, remaining frightened while within it. On a failure, the creature becomes highly aggressive and remains in the area for 24 hours. While in this state, the creature gains advantage
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
reflect the agenda, sentiment, or philosophy of one’s order.
KNIGHTLY ORDERS OF FAERÛN
Many who rightfully call themselves “knight” earn that title as part of an order in
service to a deity, such as Kelemvor’s Eternal Order or Mystra’s Knights of the Mystic Fire. Other knightly orders serve a government, royal family, or are the elite military of a feudal state
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
wanderers keep to civilized realms, preferring to bargain instead of pursuing more dangerous methods of sating their curiosity. However, they aren’t above a little discreet theft to get their claws
result every few days that pass in the campaign to reflect your ever-changing curiosity.
Tabaxi Obsessions
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My curiosity is currently fixed on …
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A god or planar entity
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
craft dangerous magical wares without batting an eyelash. Whenever a noteworthy crime or mysterious happening occurs in the city, you immediately have a list of 1d4 suspects who, if they aren’t
involved, have a strong chance of knowing who is.
Suggested Characteristics
Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
are the best path to the head of state’s good graces 3 A wide-eyed bureaucrat who dreams of living a life as exciting and dangerous as yours 4 A scheming relative of the head of state who sees you as a
Head of State Contacts Often, your connection to your patron is quite direct—the head of state summons you, grants you an audience, and gives you an assignment or hears your report. Heads of state
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
across the Outer Planes. The purpose of this march is unclear. Most believe it to be a data-gathering mission meant to ascertain the current state of the cosmos, but some see it as reconnaissance aimed at
some future act of conquest. The march is long and dangerous, and only a small number of modrons returns to Mechanus. ZUZANNA WUZYK The Great Modron March
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Build Your Group A head of state like Prince Oargev requires a variety of adventurers to do the range of tasks they require. Depending on the kinds of work you do, your party might include some or
all of these roles: Prince Oargev ir’Wynarn Civil Servant. The vast majority of work performed on behalf of a head of state has very little to do with deadly adventure: it’s about prosecuting and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
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
clandestine tours into the caverns by those who want other dangerous relics destroyed. See “Franchise Tasks and Downtime” in chapter 2 for more information on those new activities.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
telepathically and by changing color to reflect their moods. Flumphs dwell in psychically charged regions or near creatures with psionic magic. They harmlessly feed off psychic energies, but in doing so, they
often encounter dangerous beings such as aboleths and mind flayers. While flumphs generally avoid combat, they often help adventurers in peril. Such help might be of doubtful use, but flumphs mean well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
in a semiexploded state. While Castle Avernus remains the lair of some of Azalin’s most dangerous servants, the surrounding wilderness has become overrun by shuffling corpses and mournful spirits drawn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
dangerous and the temple saw fewer visitors. A few centuries ago, Talhundereth was abandoned by all but a few vigilant defenders. Mind flayers took advantage of Talhundereth’s depleted state to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Yeonido Gazetteer The people of Yeonido, the City of Judgment, pride themselves on upholding tradition. Thousands of years ago, the great dragon Mireu entrusted the founders of the city-state with a
ever more dangerous. In recent years, some in Yeonido have begun to challenge the cultural reverence for ancient traditions, creating unease and discord. It may be no coincidence that gwishin are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
. He manipulates people into performing pointless errands for him or spying on his cousin, Ivana Boritsi, whom he believes mocks him and has caused his aged, squalid state. Ivan surrounds himself with
dangerous clockwork toys and fawning, mechanical servants. While he goes through the motions of crafting such devices, the Dark Powers provide him with any creation he desires, no matter how bizarre.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
that causes nature to flourish. Dangerous fauna and flora guard Claugiyliamatar’s treasure hoard, which includes several crystal balls and statues of powerful female humanoids. A cabal of evil human
. Though the dragon and her guardians dispatch the undead with ease, Claugiyliamatar has been unable to discover the source of the attacks. Ularan Mortus’s goal is to weaken the dragon’s mental state
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Version Anisa The city-state of Anisa, in the east of Sensa, is ruled by the aging King Diara. Thanks to the wealth of the Goldwarren mine, the city’s gold production far outpaces that of its neighbors
throne. Niba The city-state of Niba lies along Sensa’s southeastern coast. Ruled by Queen Sainesha, the city is known for its grand bazaars and for being home to some of the most talented goldsmiths in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Noteworthy Sites The city-state of Yeonido is nestled among fertile hills and deep forests. Though many dangerous beasts dwell in those lands, farming villages surround the walled city of Yeonido
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
bureaucracy of a specific city-state can serve a similar role in a Dark Sun conversion of this adventure. The city-state most immediately concerned with the rise of a dangerous magical cult in the Great
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
this description. Notably, cards from the Deck of Many More Things are more likely to be beneficial, though about a third of them are still dangerous.
Before you draw a card, you must declare how many
the transformation early. When you revert to your normal form, you return to the same state you were in when you initially transformed.
Book. You gain the ability to speak, read, and write 1d6 + 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
with the result or effect of what caused it to be abandoned. You can use the Abandoned Temple Condition table to determine an abandoned temple’s present state. Abandoned Temple Condition d8 Status
of which adventurers might be called upon to retrieve. Many of these temples hold dangerous phenomena (such as gates to the Underworld), which might have been their undoing. Monsters and brigands often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
life and can call on magic and its fallen brethren for aid. Like revenants, foresworn fixate on a singular purpose, and they refuse to abandon their undead state until the duty they had in life is
fulfilled. For example, a foresworn might be pledged to protect a family’s bloodline from harm or guard a dangerous artifact against thieves. If a foresworn is destroyed before it can complete its duty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
and stand largely outside existing power structures. And with so many mysteries of Eberron waiting to be discovered, those organizations are out in the dangerous places of the world quite a bit — just
. Because the Silver Flame is Thrane’s state religion, characters of any class from that nation might work toward the Silver Flame’s ends. The Emerald Enclave The Wardens of the Wood or the Gatekeepers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
smile to appear on the trunk of an inanimate tree nearby. A more powerful creature, such as a hag, can reshape a larger portion of the domain to reflect their emotional state. An archfey is so attuned to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
as a knight of your order. Your bond almost always involves the order to which you belong (or at least key members of it), and it is highly unusual for a knight’s ideal not to reflect the agenda
Order or Mystra’s Knights of the Mystic Fire. Other knightly orders serve a government, royal family, or are the elite military of a feudal state, such as the brutal Warlock Knights of Vaasa. Other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
on the table reflect the characteristics of a dungeon’s creator, its intended purpose, its location, or some (often catastrophic) event in its history. You can use a single quirk or combine quirks as
crystal formations 85–87 On an island in an underground sea 88–90 On the back of a Gargantuan creature 91–93 Originally constructed as a mine but abandoned when tunnels connected to dangerous Underdark