Contract Loopholes
Unfortunately, finding these dandyish devilsโ contractual loopholes is not nearly as much fun as I had hoped. โASTARION ON HARVESTER DEVILS
Unfortunately, finding these dandyish devilsโ contractual loopholes is not nearly as much fun as I had hoped. โASTARION ON HARVESTER DEVILS
On the Elemental Plane of Earth, galaxies of gemstones twinkle over vaults of treasure. If dao are there, so is wealth worth hunting. โGundren Rockseeker, Dwarf Treasure Hunter Genies of minerals and gemstones, dao embody the resolve of rock. Using innate magic, they move through the earth unimpeded, exploring depths inaccessible to most. Dao delight in the treasures of the earth, whether rawโฆ
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 logicalโฆ
It was a thin, stoop-shouldered man not much under six feet tall... His age was perhaps thirty-five, but the odd, deep creases in the sides of his neck made him seem older when one did not study his dull, expressionless face. He had a narrow head, bulging, watery blue eyes that seemed never to wink, a flat nose, a receding forehead and chin, and singularly undeveloped ears. His long, thick lipโฆ
โ Use Minimum Hit Points and Damage Rolls for this creature.
Domain of the Ancient Dead Darklord: Ankhtepot Genre: Dark fantasy Hallmarks: Ancient tombs, desert perils, lost gods, mummies Mist Talismans: Canopic jar, lapis lazuli scarab, scroll of hieroglyphics Aligned Tarokka Card: Monk Opposed Tarokka Card: Raven Untold generations of tombs and monuments choke on the obsidian sands of the desert domain of HarโAkir. Here, past splendors lie forgotten, andโฆ
The Purple Dragon Knights have protected the kingdom of Cormyr for centuries. But a decade ago, the knights underwent a transformation led by the spirit of an ancient amethyst dragon named Eldenser. Eldenser was a scholar of the multiverse, and in his travels, he saw people partnering with dragons on the world of Krynn. Inspired by what he witnessed, Eldenser called other amethyst dragons toโฆ
The adventure consists of these encounters. Fire Inside. Daask acquired two Hell Hounds and got them inside the inn to start the fire and terrorize the folks inside. If the characters concentrate on fighting the monsters, the other people inside the inn can extinguish the flames. Panic Outside. Outside the burning inn, eight Daask Raiders (gnolls whose stat blocks appear in this chapter) areโฆ
Raiders use guerrilla tactics to ambush warehouses and beat down opponents. These skilled fistfighters work in tandem to claim goods and territory for Daask.
| Name | AC | HP | Initiative | Key Ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commoner | 10 | 4 | +0 | Club (wooden spoon) |
| Giant Crab | 15 | 13 | +2 | Each attack grapples โฆ |
Welcome to Red Wizardsโ Gambit, a play series for the Season of Magic and part of the D&D; Encounters program. D&D; Encounters is a seasonal, organized play mini-campaign where people from around the world participate in a series of shared weekly adventures during the same time period. While many participate in game stores, you can take part from anywhere and still be part of the excitement,โฆ
| NAME | AC | HP | Initiative | Key Ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandit | 12 | 11 | +1 | Carries a scimitar |
| Cat | 12 | 2 | +2 | 30 ft climb speed โฆ |
General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+, Syndicate Smuggler background) Rising in the ranks of the Ebon Syndicate has taught you the clandestine skills of spycraft, valuable in your trade as a racketeer. You gain the following benefits. Locksmith. You have proficiency with Thievesโ Tools. If you already have proficiency in it, you gain Expertise in it. While holding Thievesโ Tools, you can craft aโฆ
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.
Armor (ring mail), rare You have a +1 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.
Type: Vehicle (Water) Cost: -- Weight: -- The smallest of the flat-keel longships, the karvi can traverse shallow waters to transport goods, fish, and even raiders. While a karvi can be used in battle, it is often used as a general-purpose river and coastal ship. Its size and shallow keel make it less ocean-worthy than other longboats. While a knarr is used for transporting livestock, it isโฆ
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),โฆ
The charming werewolf Harkon Lukas manipulates those around him to satisfy his narcissistic needs for adulation and control. Endlessly seeking fame, Harkon travels widely, earning applause and accolades. Yet, whenever he returns to a town heโs performed in, he finds heโs been forgotten. Lukas believes he needs just the right song or inspiration to make himself unforgettable. To that end, heโฆ
Weapon (any simple or martial), varies (requires attunement) Bound into this weapon is a spell of level 8 or lower. The spell is determined when the weapon is created and must belong to the Conjuration, Divination, Evocation, Necromancy, or Transmutation school of magic. The weapon has 6 charges and regains 1d6 expended charges daily at dawn. While holding the weapon, you can expend 1 charge toโฆ
Armor (ring mail), legendary You have a +3 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.
Weapon (any simple or martial), rare You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The weapon deals an extra 3d6 damage of the weaponโs type if the target is a Dragon. Weapons Name Simple Melee Weapons Dragon Slayer Club | 1d4 Bludgeoning | Light | Slow Dragon Slayer Dagger | 1d4 Piercing | Finesse, Light, Thrown (Range 20/60) | Nick โฆ
Weapon (any simple or martial), common An alchemical process has bonded silver to this magic weapon. When you score a Critical Hit with it against a creature that is shape-shifted, the weapon deals one additional die of damage. Weapons Name Simple Melee Weapons Silvered Club | 1d4 Bludgeoning | Light | Slow Silvered Dagger | 1d4 Piercing | Finesse, Light, Thrown (Range 20/60) | Nick โฆ
Dela could feel the mind flayerโs hatred, inflaming the anger of the crowd around her. His thoughts washed over her as he made his announcement to the gathered monsters. Outsiders came to Graywall, scheming to steal an ancient treasure from our governorโs palace. These arrogant easterners have been taken into custody, and within the hour theyโll fight their first match in the arena. Who willโฆ
You hurl a twisting bolt of blood at a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d6 Necrotic damage, and you gain a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to your Proficiency Bonus. Cantrip Upgrade. The damage increases by 1d6 when you reach levels 5 (2d6), 11 (3d6), and 17 (4d6). Available For: Sorcerer (Legacy), Warlock (Legacy), Wizardโฆ
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 ringsโฆ
If at least one character reaches the pennant without getting caught, Andrella meets them afterward. She pays the party 25 GP as promised. If no characters were spotted, Andrella throws in an extra 15 GP and chastises the soldiers they evaded. If all the characters are detained before anyone in the party can grab the pennant, Andrella visits the characters in a sparsely furnished detention cellโฆ
Members of the Purple Dragon Knights can add the following special facility to their Bastions.
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