Villains; Villain’s Scheme
Source: Dungeon Master’s Guide p. 94
Villain’s Scheme
| dice: d8 | Objective | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Immortality (d4 (d4)) | |
| 1 | Acquire a legendary item to prolong life | |
| 2 | Ascend to godhood | |
| 3 | Become undead or obtain a younger body | |
| 4 | Steal a planar creature’s essence | |
| 2 | Influence (d4 (d4)) | |
| 1 | Seize a position of power or title | |
| 2 | Win a contest or tournament | |
| 3 | Win favor with a powerful individual | |
| 4 | Place a pawn in a position of power | |
| 3 | Magic (d6 (d6)) | |
| 1 | Obtain an ancient artifact | |
| 2 | Build a construct or magical device | |
| 3 | Carry out a deity’s wishes | |
| 4 | Offer sacrifices to a deity | |
| 5 | Contact a lost deity or power | |
| 6 | Open a gate to another world | |
| 4 | Mayhem (d6 (d6)) | |
| 1 | Fulfill an apocalyptic prophecy | |
| 2 | Enact the vengeful will of a god or patron | |
| 3 | Spread a vile contagion | |
| 4 | Overthrow a government | |
| 5 | Trigger a natural disaster | |
| 6 | Utterly destroy a bloodline or clan | |
| 5 | Passion (d4) | |
| 1 | Prolong the life of a loved one | |
| 2 | Prove worthy of another person’s love | |
| 3 | Raise or restore a dead loved one | |
| 4 | Destroy rivals for another person’s affection | |
| 6 | Power (d4 (d4)) | |
| 1 | Conquer a region or incite a rebellion | |
| 2 | Seize control of an army | |
| 3 | Become the power behind the throne | |
| 4 | Gain the favor of a ruler | |
| 7 | Revenge (d4) | |
| 1 | Avenge a past humiliation or insult | |
| 2 | Avenge a past imprisonment or injury | |
| 3 | Avenge the death of a loved one | |
| 4 | Retrieve stolen property and punish the thief | |
| 8 | Wealth (d4 (d4)) | |
| 1 | Control natural resources or trade | |
| 2 | Marry into wealth | |
| 3 | Plunder ancient ruins | |
| 4 | Steal land, goods, or money | |
| ^villains-scheme |