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Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
ghost. While a ghost is doomed to haunt the place where it died until some promise or goal it couldn’t achieve in life is fulfilled, the goal of a starlight apparition is to help someone else
avoid or overcome a perilous obstacle or accomplish a difficult task. A starlight apparition comes into being when the soul of a deceased individual, from its resting place in the afterlife, projects a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate light, or channel positive energy for healing and
. (Neutral)
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Determinism. Our destinies may already be written, but the way we achieve them still matters. (Any)
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Fun and Games. Play is learning, but without the boredom. (Chaotic
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, collections of prophecy, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate light, or channel positive energy for
lives with others. (Neutral)
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Determinism. Our destinies may already be written, but the way we achieve them still matters. (Any)
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Fun and Games. Play is learning, but without the boredom
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
refract light, collections of prophecy, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate light, or channel
shame not to share our lives with others. (Neutral)
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Determinism. Our destinies may already be written, but the way we achieve them still matters. (Any)
5
Fun and Games. Play is learning, but
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
baubles that refract light, collections of prophecy, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate
would be a shame not to share our lives with others. (Neutral)
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Determinism. Our destinies may already be written, but the way we achieve them still matters. (Any)
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Fun and Games. Play
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Wizardry There’s a reason most powerful wizards are old. The special formulas of action, item, and sound that produce wizardly magic require precision, and such precision comes only from long
mental barriers in order to achieve ever greater mastery. Of all peoples, elves are perhaps best suited to wizardry. They have centuries of life to devote to their studies, and their trance effectively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
characters are trying to achieve, and make ability checks only if you ask them to. When a situation comes up and you’re not sure how to adjudicate it using the rules, use these four questions to help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Supernatural Gifts Most heroes of Theros have some kind of supernatural aid to help them achieve their goals. Often this aid comes from the gods, but some heroes might find their support from other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. The feeling of freedom that comes from this change is liberating, but the specter of death forever after colors the mind flayer’s actions. An undead mind flayer is hated and hunted by other
manifestations of ideal psionic and philosophical mental states that mind flayers revere. Illithids occasionally meditate on these ideals while performing physical movements meant to help them achieve the proper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
couldn’t achieve in life is fulfilled, the goal of a starlight apparition is to help someone else avoid or overcome a perilous obstacle or accomplish a difficult task. A starlight apparition comes into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Origin of the Raven Queen For those who seek to unravel the enigma of the Raven Queen, the story of her origin comes from the ancient history of the elves. It is said that she was once an elf queen
Shadow As the queen rose in power, many elves became inspired by her, freely offering their souls and their magical abilities to help her achieve her goal. This group of devoted followers called
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the shield, or if the shield comes within 10 feet of a fiend, the deva is released, appearing within 5 feet of the shield or in the nearest unoccupied space. Once freed, the deva uses its detect evil
realm. If the characters claim to have killed Fazrian or helped the planetar achieve atonement, the deva uses a commune spell to verify as much. If the characters speak the truth, Aryx shows its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
named Avarice—achieve her goals. Even though they find her demanding and difficult to live with, they dare not defy her. Levistus has warned the Knights of the Black Sword that duergar are plotting
outsiders and, posing as members of Speaker Crannoc’s staff, turn away all visitors to the castle. If the time is right, however, they welcome the characters with open arms. That time comes when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Path to Perfection Every fall of the hammer on the anvil, every fire stoked in the forge, is a step on a journey set before me by Moradin himself. It isn’t work. It is a challenge to achieve
to produce great works, it comes at a price. Dwarves value stability, repetition, and tradition above all else. Chaos and change cause distractions from the task at hand. Dwarves crave predictability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
a guarantee that it comes into play only when a player is faced directly by failure. Such an assurance makes risky tactics less daunting. A Reward for Victory. Some DMs prefer to play an impartial
style, consider using inspiration as a reward when the characters achieve an important goal or victory, representing a surge of confidence and energy. Under this model, give everyone in the party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
hesitate to resort to underhanded methods to achieve victory, citing her opponent’s inability to notice her cheating as a failure of intellect. Gaining Nyssa’s Favor. Nyssa admires those who are
green abishai (see appendix A), is the master of the casino’s games of chance. His nickname “Snake Eyes” comes from his penchant for rolling ones in Triple Hydra (see the “Viridian Den” section for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
an archmage. A minor leader might be a local sage, seer, hedge wizard, wise elder, or teacher. Rise of a Leader, Beginning of an Era. In dramatic stories, a new leader’s rise often comes at the end of
name (or invent) a group that opposes it, fomenting revolution. Then let the following points help you flesh out the conflict: Name three things the rebels want or hope to achieve. The rebels achieve a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
with metallic wildlife. Silver stags graze among buzzing brass-winged bees, while chittering copper squirrels sequester acorns for a winter that never comes. Adorable petitioners of goodly souls, the
for the Spotless Seven convinces several citizens that to achieve inner harmony, they must indulge themselves in one night of unchecked mayhem.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
possibility that adventurers might cross her path, and she won’t necessarily be hostile toward them. Her mission is to seize the Soulmonger by any means; if adventurers can help her achieve that, she’ll
, unless you choose to place Artus Cimber and Dragonbait here as prisoners. As a lich, Valindra isn’t bothered by how dank and uncomfortable the cave is. If that subject comes up, she explains that as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
from the webs above the door a moment later. Both wash down the walls with the muffled clatter of thousands of tiny legs. Fireplace. The glint inside the fireplace comes from a small crystal bauble (5 sp
abandoning their mission. He tries to achieve this by playing up the dangers of the place and causing accidents as they explore. The closer the characters get to discovering the truth about the smugglers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
doubled. 6: Star Forge Archways on the south, east, and west walls vent scorching heat from this high-ceilinged forge chamber. The heat comes from a blazing furnace set into the north wall. An enormous
the characters or bartering for Theldin’s freedom. All she wants is to reaffirm her lofty position in the ordning. To achieve her goal, she requires Theldin’s expert, nimble hands. Together the smiths
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
Lum. By experimenting with its many controls, he was able to achieve astounding and destructive magical effects in the building of his empire, and so the artifact came to be known as the Infernal
make an Intelligence check or use divination magic to learn something about a creature, that knowledge comes with added trivia of the DM’s devising.
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You emanate a weak magnetic aura
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
location of the exit portal. Lending a Hand. Helping Dagdra complete her tasks involves a specific process and a number of ability checks, all at DC 12. When an order comes in, it appears magically on
on the deck. The first time the characters are spotted, the party gains one failure point, and each character comes under attack by two crew members firing crossbows (use the bandit stat block). If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
strong connection to Sigil’s ascendant factions join the Free League, an informal association of pragmatic citizens who keep their options open when it comes to the truths of the multiverse. Members of
them to act without thinking. Map 2.5 depicts the Great Gymnasium and its training grounds. CoupleOfKooks “Achieve understanding of self. Play music or dance. Paint or fight. Find your own way. And
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
universities. These dragons might believe that educating lesser creatures is the responsibility of the great. Others want a higher class of minion and believe education is the best way to achieve that
A struggling merchant hires the characters to identify a mysterious competitor who seems to have unlimited resources. (Business owner)
3 A repentant enemy comes to the characters, telling them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
distilled spirit constantly shifts in color. Made from a plant harvested on Limbo, each bottle contains a dead slaad tadpole. Eight Squared. This small-batch, amber hooch comes in a rectangular bottle
, and you will achieve the final stage of death.”
–Skall, Factol of the Heralds of Dust
Calder Moore Crematory smoke wafts from the Mortuary’s gloomy domes at all hours
— evidence of the Dusters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
jabberwock on sight. Windows. Bloodybeak is too big to enter the palace’s hallways, so it comes and goes through the aviary’s great windows, which at present are magically sealed shut. A knock spell
is still alive, it comes running if it hears this sound. Treasure. Ringlerun carries a staff of power with 15 charges remaining. (The staff has 20 charges when fully charged. Five charges were expended
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
scion of Memnor is altered by the giant’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Compulsory Offering. The first time a sapient creature comes within 6 miles of the scion, the creature must
sagas of Thrym, the scion can achieve a tremendous feat of strength: creating a glacier in the ground and hurling it skyward, along with any creatures standing on it. Cradle of the Frost Scion