Timmy died as a child but has been in the cemetery hanging out with much older—and, in some cases, foul-tempered—spirits for hundreds of years. As a consequence, though he looks small and frail and speaks in a tiny, delicate voice, his language can be as direct and salty as you and your players feel comfortable with. He is no shrinking violet and is the only spirit in the cemetery brave enough to…

Type: Heavy Armor Cost: 350 GP Weight: 65 lbs Armor Class: 17 Strength: 16 Stealth: Disadvantage Also called tvifold brynja, the rings of this chain mail are doubled, so each pair is passed through by four pairs of other rings. It is very heavy and bulky.

The party is soon approached by Lotus, a lithe tabaxi scout captain with panther-like features. Lotus, typically responsible for imparting martial training to the villagers, brings the party an important message, a missive from the guardian naga herself. In it, Safar bids them to keep careful watch over her tower and the Solant Mote, her most prized possession, while she is away. As soon as she…

Armor (double mail), rare (requires attunement) This armor has 3 charges and regains 1d3 charges daily at dawn. Each time you would receive a level of Exhaustion, you may spend a charge to negate that Exhaustion. As long as the armor has at least 1 charge remaining, your cannot take penalties to your Speed. Also called tvifold brynja, the rings of this chain mail are doubled, so each pair is…

N (they/them) human The mysterious and discreet Onaivu is a member of the Thieves’ Guild. They hide in the shadows and ply their trade in the most unexpected places, even those right under your nose. Who they are and what they are aren’t important at all, unless they know something about you that you don’t want the rest of the world to know. They keep their face covered beneath a cowl; no one…

After shackling their legs together, the guards lead the adventurers (with Benny in tow) through the gates leading out of Grave’s End. Read or paraphrase the following: You shiver as you emerge from the dark fortress that has been your unwanted home. The bright moonlight and fresh air feel like vestiges of a previous life. As you are led down the path from the hilltop, you see the pristine bay…

Armor (double mail), uncommon Metal armor made of songsteel rings like a bell or chime when it clangs against an object. When wearing the armor, you can call out to Volund as a Bonus Action. Until the end of your next turn, you take 5 less damage from all attacks that hit you. Once you use this feature, you must finish a Long Rest before you can use it again. Also called tvifold brynja, the rings…

If there are parts of the game you prefer not to handle yourself, assign them to players who enjoy them. If you don’t want to break your narrative stride by looking up a rule, designate another player to be the rulebook reference expert. If you don’t like tracking Initiative, ask another player to do so.

The Plea. Chase requests the party’s assistance, as the Guild has called on Caset to do something that would jeopardize the future the siblings have worked so hard for, and ignoring the indenture would place a target on both siblings. We Are Family. Chase considers characters bearing the We Are Family mark of prestige from Castle Greyhawk part of their patchwork family and will remind them of…

Caset. A mysterious figure with no known name or face has recently approached the Guild with a lucrative job tied to the University. Onaivu believes Caset is perfectly situated to handle it. The Guild acknowledges the risk: if Caset is caught, they could lose their prestigious sponsorship or even be expelled. Still, Onaivu considers it worth the gamble, and it must be done quickly. The Mission.…

No two DMs run the game in exactly the same way—and that’s how it should be! You’ll be most successful as a DM if you choose a play style that works best for you and your players. The Rule of Fun D&D; is a game, and everyone should have fun playing it. Everyone shares equal responsibility in moving the game along, and everyone contributes to the fun when they treat each other with respect and…

While she escorts the characters to their selected defense zone, Corlie answers questions they have, which might include the following: What’s in This Horde? “Our scouts haven’t been able to get too close, but they say we’ll face dozens or even hundreds of skeletons and zombies all around this part of the fortress. They have a few wagons, or perhaps large creatures, with them—that’s not clear.…

You touch a corpse and leave a magical mark. You can choose to make it a visible mark that appears as a rune or word written on the flesh, or you can choose to make the mark Invisible. A creature that takes the Study action to specifically examine a corpse automatically detects it, whether visible or Invisible. Available For: Bard (Legacy), Sorcerer (Legacy), Warlock (Legacy), Wizard (Legacy),…

After the introductions, Corlie gives a grim smile. Continue reading: Corlie leads you north through the fortress. Workers repair walls, stack spears, and sharpen swords. “Five great cities of the Sword Coast have combined forces to restore this fortress,” she explains. “We expected it would give us better visibility into trouble on the frontier. But it seems that the Red Wizards of Thay don’t…

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"Stepping into the venue, you’re hit by a wall of warmth and a medley of mouthwatering scents. The blend of spices, freshly baked pastry and roasting meats is the unmistakable smell of Winterfest. As you shake off your heavy layers and stamp the snow from your boots, other staff hurry past you clutching supplies. It seems there’s still a lot to do to have everything ready for the banquet…

Armor (ring mail), very rare You have a +2 bonus to AC while wearing this armor. This armor is leather armor with heavy rings sewn into it. The rings help reinforce the armor against blows from swords and axes. Ring mail is inferior to chain mail, and it's usually worn only by those who can't afford better armor.

Manyhorn Guild Brokers are the senior officials who draft, organise, and oversee trade negotiations between their guild and other parties. These include negotiations between other Manyhorn guilds, as well as other cities, kingdoms, or political groups. Manyhorn Guild Brokers are generally exceptionally cool-headed, especially in a crisis. They pride themselves on their ability to use logical…

The story begins at midnight, as guards empty every cell in the prison and force all prisoners to gather in the exercise yard. The guards are forceful but seem confused by their orders—they don’t know what’s going on either. After the characters and the other one hundred prisoners have been rounded up, read or paraphrase the following: Above you, on the observation deck that overlooks the yard, a…

As the party arrives at MacGuffin Manor, a housekeeper answers the door and ushers them inside. Read or paraphrase the following: MacGuffin Manor is a stately, pristine manor oozing elegant charm. As the half-elf housekeeper guides you through the main landing, there are clear signs of well-loved children growing up in the house. She leads you to a heavy wooden door, knocks once, then waves you…

One of the best ways to learn how to run a D&D; game is to observe other DMs in action. Another DM can give you a solid foundation for understanding the role—as well as inspire you with cool things you can do in your games. You can use these questions to help you reflect on a game you observe: Beginning the Session. How did the DM start the session? Was there a recap? Body Language. What gestures…

Moments later, Grumlock’s gravelly voice echoes through the yard. “What’s it gonna be, vermin? First ones to raise their hands. I expect it will be the worst of you, and that’s just fine with me.” If the characters volunteer, they are immediately pulled out of the crowd and marched to the front of the yard. Regardless of what the players decide, there are no other volunteers. Still short at least…

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Origin Feat You gain the following benefits. Stand as One. When an ally within 5 feet of you is subjected to an effect that would push or pull it, you can take a Reaction to prevent that ally from being pushed or pulled. To receive this benefit, the ally can’t have the Incapacitated condition. Vigilant. When you take the Ready action, the next attack roll made against you has Disadvantage before…

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