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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragon Campaigns Dragons occupy a prominent place in most D&D worlds, but in some realms, they are central to a world’s story. Consider these three examples. Laurana and Kitiara—generals and
dragonriders in opposing armies—battle in the temple of the Dragon Queen Krynn. The home of the Dragonlance setting is the battleground for an unending conflict between Bahamut and Tiamat. Tiamat commands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adventure’s story. “Dragon Campaigns” talks about building worlds and campaign story arcs that put dragons at the forefront of history and at the center of the characters’ lives and adventuring
divided into five main sections: “Roleplaying Dragons” presents tips and tricks for building a dragon character as complex and distinctive as any other villain, ally, or mysterious figure in your
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
campaigns. If you run published D&D campaigns, like Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, the higher-level adventures presented here are an ideal way to extend the campaign. The adventures in Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, dragons are more likely to take personal notice of them. The “Dragon Campaigns” section that follows discusses the world-ranging implications of putting dragons in positions of power and central story
Dragon as Power In some places, dragons are more than monsters or masterminds. They are movers and shakers whose desires shape the course of history. A powerful dragon’s schemes impact the characters
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
repurposed here, you might similarly repurpose other adventures from D&D history or your previous campaigns, manipulating their time lines to create alternative scenarios. So many of the iconic locations
the Mad Mage, to Skyreach Castle in Hoard of the Dragon Queen. A few specific examples are presented here.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons of the worlds of D&D. It introduces the gem dragons—a family of five dragon kinds—as well as a variety of other Dragons and dragon-related monsters, character options, and inspirations. This
. Chapter 1 introduces draconic-themed options for adventurers, including three variant dragonborn races, two dragon-oriented subclasses (the Drakewarden ranger and the Way of the Ascendant Dragon monk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Epic Fantasy A devout paladin in gleaming plate armor braces her lance as she charges a dragon. Bidding farewell to his dear love, a noble wizard sets forth on a quest to close the gate to the Nine
world. And the stories of these campaigns often include an element of romance: tragic affairs between star-crossed lovers, passion that transcends even death, and chaste adoration between devout knights
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, and are able to embrace monetary or business-related conquest as equally fulfilling activities. Is a business rival really all that different from a rampaging dragon? Both are dangerous and
fellow party members to see things your way. Oath of Vengeance The fury brought to bear by an Oath of Vengeance paladin fits well into most Acquisitions Incorporated campaigns. Those who break contracts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon’s hoard.
Ancient Gold Dragon Connections d4 Connected Creatures
1 A solar who admires an ancient gold dragon campaigns to recruit the dragon into the service of the solar’s god
Gold Dragon Adventures The Gold Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving gold dragons. Gold Dragon Adventure Hooks d8 Adventure Hook
1 When two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
peaks surrounding Halruaa, a land known for its magical technology, are a good choice. Alternatively, campaigns making use of the Waterdeep: Dragon Heist adventure might look for a location closer to the city, including the Greypeaks or the Nether Mountains.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Eberron campaign but the monsters, spells, classes, feats, or other game material in these books require adaptation for use in modern campaigns. City of Stormreach: (3.5E) Stormreach is an adventurer’s
Masters with a richly detailed city for their Xen’drik based campaigns, this supplement presents information on the movers and shakers of Stormreach, ready-to-use adversaries, adventure hooks, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
rulebooks. Heroic Fantasy Conflicts. Heroic fantasy campaigns often revolve around delving into ancient dungeons in search of treasure or to destroy monsters or villains. Consider conflicts like these
threatens the world. And the stories of these campaigns often include an element of romance: tragic affairs between star-crossed lovers, passion that transcends even death, and chaste adoration between
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
being consumed by shadowy flames. 5 Marching soldiers with dragon-like features. 6 Solemn elf priests being ambushed by ogres. Sithicus Campaign Arc Campaigns set in Sithicus often involve trying to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the larger campaign. Starting Level. What level are the characters when they start? Many D&D campaigns start the characters at level 1. If you want the characters to be a bit more resilient and your
politically powerful person (an aristocrat or even a sovereign), or a magical creature like a sphinx or a dragon. Shared History. The characters grew up in the same place and have known one another for
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
) Independent fiefdom; member of the Iron League Irongate (Free City) Mayor Unthera Selvich (appears as a dwarf) Thriving metropolis; member of the Iron League; the mayor is a disguised adult bronze dragon
is a tale of scrappy rebels—Nyrond, Almor, and the Iron League—defying the overwhelming power of a corrupt and decadent empire. This story lends itself to campaigns exploring themes of supernatural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
by 2 instead. For example, characters with connections to the noble Order of the Gauntlet complete a mission in which they free a town from the tyranny of a blue dragon. Because the order likes to
punish evildoers, you might increase each character’s renown within the order by 1. Conversely, if killing the dragon was a mission given to the adventurers by a senior member of the order, completing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
city with large population of elves; the mayor is a disguised adult silver dragon Horned Society, the Nine hierarchs (mostly humans and hobgoblins) Theocracy ruled by devil worshipers allied with Iuz
adventure in the Central Flanaess (see “Greyhawk Conflicts” in this chapter). This region is particularly appropriate for campaigns flavored with epic fantasy, supernatural horror, or war (see “Flavors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
locations are the cornerstone of countless campaigns. Many of the greatest D&D adventures of all time are location-based.
Creating a location-based adventure can be broken down into a number of steps
disappeared in the area. 11 Slay a dragon or some other challenging monster. 12 Discover the nature and origin of a strange location or phenomenon. 13 Pursue fleeing foes taking refuge in the dungeon. 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
franchisees will use their starter headquarters as a point for expansion, adding new features, new rooms, new levels — and, of course, new magic as the franchise grows in rank. Other campaigns might be
dragon. The ship’s interior is decorated in draconic art, and platforms among the rigging are linked by silk ropes attached to pulleys. These might provide benefits to crew trained in their use if the ship