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Ghosts of Saltmarsh
ten other people each day.
FISHING TALE
You can tell a compelling tale, whether tall or true, to impress and entertain others. Once a day, you can tell your story to willing listeners. At the DM
turn day into night.
7
Dive into the Abyss. You found yourself in an underwater cave leading to the Abyss, and your luck has been sour ever since.
8
Love Story. You fell in love with a
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
a random destination, which could be on a different world of the Material Plane.
Destroying the Teeth. Each tooth must be destroyed individually by sowing it in the area where the tooth’s story
levels of exhaustion.
20
Dahlver-Nar’s Tooth (dusty human molar)
1 priest
As an action you can call on a divine force to come to your aid. Describe the assistance you seek, and the DM
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Side Quests You can also add one or more side quests to your adventure, taking the characters off the main story path defined by location or events. Side quests are peripheral to the characters
and origin of a strange phenomenon in the area. 8 Secure the aid of a character or creature in the area.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Adventure Summary This story focuses on the characters correcting a multiversal glitch affecting them and the whole of the Outlands. The adventure begins with the characters awaking in Sigil
return for Shemeshka’s aid in recovering their memories, the characters must track down a missing modron carrying dangerous information. This leads characters on a tour of the Outlands, with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Adventures in Mordent Mordent is the realm of the classic ghost story. In tone and trappings, the domain resembles the countrysides of Gothic literature: lands dotted with haunted manor houses
, stalked by packs of ghost hounds, and troubled by the spirits of dead warlocks that cause trees to rot from the inside out. Any kind of ghost story adventure (as described in chapter 2) fits in Mordent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Side Quests You can also add one or more side quests to your adventure, taking the characters off the main story path defined by location or events. Side quests are peripheral to the characters
and origin of a strange phenomenon in the area. 8 Secure the aid of a character or creature in the area.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Adventure Summary This story focuses on the characters correcting a multiversal glitch affecting them and the whole of the Outlands. The adventure begins with the characters awaking in Sigil
return for Shemeshka’s aid in recovering their memories, the characters must track down a missing modron carrying dangerous information. This leads characters on a tour of the Outlands, with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Adventures in Mordent Mordent is the realm of the classic ghost story. In tone and trappings, the domain resembles the countrysides of Gothic literature: lands dotted with haunted manor houses
, stalked by packs of ghost hounds, and troubled by the spirits of dead warlocks that cause trees to rot from the inside out. Any kind of ghost story adventure (as described in chapter 2) fits in Mordent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
is resolved immediately, with the player and DM working together to expand story details as needed. If multiple characters issue the Maintain order on the same Bastion turn, roll once on the table for
Events 1d100 Event 01–50 All Is Well 51–55 Attack 56–58 Criminal Hireling 59–63 Extraordinary Opportunity 64–72 Friendly Visitors 73–76 Guest 77–79 Lost Hirelings 80–83 Magical Discovery 84–91 Refugees 92–98 Request for Aid 99–00 Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the domain. Domain Focus. For most domains, this final section highlights specific story elements and provides domain-specific tools to aid you in creating adventures around the domain’s Darklord and the horror of their realm.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
progresses, run the following encounters, using the Dread in the Streets table to set the mood as the characters venture across the city. Dread in the Streets d6 Event 1 A makeshift aid camp has taken
crowded street. 4 A sign hangs over a blacksmith shop: “Weapons out of stock. Sorry and good luck.” 5 An old man with a pointed green hat sits on a bench, telling a group of children a story of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
progresses, run the following encounters, using the Dread in the Streets table to set the mood as the characters venture across the city. Dread in the Streets d6 Event 1 A makeshift aid camp has taken
crowded street. 4 A sign hangs over a blacksmith shop: “Weapons out of stock. Sorry and good luck.” 5 An old man with a pointed green hat sits on a bench, telling a group of children a story of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the domain. Domain Focus. For most domains, this final section highlights specific story elements and provides domain-specific tools to aid you in creating adventures around the domain’s Darklord and the horror of their realm.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
is resolved immediately, with the player and DM working together to expand story details as needed. If multiple characters issue the Maintain order on the same Bastion turn, roll once on the table for
Events 1d100 Event 01–50 All Is Well 51–55 Attack 56–58 Criminal Hireling 59–63 Extraordinary Opportunity 64–72 Friendly Visitors 73–76 Guest 77–79 Lost Hirelings 80–83 Magical Discovery 84–91 Refugees 92–98 Request for Aid 99–00 Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Island Theme Each island encountered has a theme chosen or rolled on the Island Theme table. This theme defines the island’s story in one broad stroke. Once you have a theme, consult its section
after the table to determine related details and story hooks. Island Theme d6 Theme 1 Alien 2 Cursed 3 Hostile 4 Sanctum 5 Welcoming 6 Wild Alien Alien islands are inhabited by isolated creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Island Theme Each island encountered has a theme chosen or rolled on the Island Theme table. This theme defines the island’s story in one broad stroke. Once you have a theme, consult its section
after the table to determine related details and story hooks. Island Theme d6 Theme 1 Alien 2 Cursed 3 Hostile 4 Sanctum 5 Welcoming 6 Wild Alien Alien islands are inhabited by isolated creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
during the Last War. Karrnath relied on Riedran aid to survive a wave of terrible famines, and Aundair also received support from Riedra. King Sebastes of Q’barra has used Riedran troops to maintain
control people by manipulating their dreams. While most people dismiss the Dreaming Dark as a foolish story, you might uncover the truth behind the tales. Both the Inspired of Riedra and the kalashtar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
during the Last War. Karrnath relied on Riedran aid to survive a wave of terrible famines, and Aundair also received support from Riedra. King Sebastes of Q’barra has used Riedran troops to maintain
control people by manipulating their dreams. While most people dismiss the Dreaming Dark as a foolish story, you might uncover the truth behind the tales. Both the Inspired of Riedra and the kalashtar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the aid of the adventurers. The alliance has a need for a team to pull off a mission that could give the allies the upper hand even before full-scale war breaks out, and the adventurers have proven
themselves potentially capable of succeeding. The next steps in the story are presented in chapter 6, The Final Enemy.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the aid of the adventurers. The alliance has a need for a team to pull off a mission that could give the allies the upper hand even before full-scale war breaks out, and the adventurers have proven
themselves potentially capable of succeeding. The next steps in the story are presented in chapter 6, The Final Enemy.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Zephyros, a friendly cloud giant wizard, offers to transport them to their destination with the aid of his flying tower. En route, the characters fend off a group of evil air cultists as well as a Lords
ancient blue dragon at bay while the adventurers escape with or without the aid of mysterious dragon cultists and an airship. Chapters 5 through 9 describe the lairs of five giant lords threatening
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Zephyros, a friendly cloud giant wizard, offers to transport them to their destination with the aid of his flying tower. En route, the characters fend off a group of evil air cultists as well as a Lords
ancient blue dragon at bay while the adventurers escape with or without the aid of mysterious dragon cultists and an airship. Chapters 5 through 9 describe the lairs of five giant lords threatening
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
apply the rules and keep the story going. The DM is a storyteller. The DM sets the pace of the story and presents the various challenges and encounters that the players must overcome. The DM is the
help you arbitrate issues as they arise. When in doubt, make it up. It’s better to keep the game moving than to get bogged down in the rules. Embrace the shared story. D&D is about telling a story as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
apply the rules and keep the story going. The DM is a storyteller. The DM sets the pace of the story and presents the various challenges and encounters that the players must overcome. The DM is the
help you arbitrate issues as they arise. When in doubt, make it up. It’s better to keep the game moving than to get bogged down in the rules. Embrace the shared story. D&D is about telling a story as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
must change the timing of events so that the Tyranny of Dragons story and the events that precipitate Storm King’s Thunder happen concurrently, with Annam the All-Father breaking the ordning to stir
be 5th level. You can use the party’s arrival in Waterdeep to shift attention away from the Tyranny of Dragons story by dropping reports of giant sightings near the temple-farm of Goldenfields. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Adventures The story of a Darklord and their domain is one and the same. Once you know your Darklord and the general shape of their domain, consider the types of encounters and adventures that play
out in this land. For inspiration, refer to the Plots tables in the “Genres of Horror” section later in this chapter, and consider the following story elements. Captive Audience. Determine some aspect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
offerings for years to come. On the following pages, you’ll find a number of images designed to serve as story beats in the larger Tyranny of Dragons campaign. These images were created to define impactful
. The images herein show just a few avenues explored in updating these foes to the most current edition of the game, along with notes taken from internal concept and story documents. Some present
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Adventures The story of a Darklord and their domain is one and the same. Once you know your Darklord and the general shape of their domain, consider the types of encounters and adventures that play
out in this land. For inspiration, refer to the Plots tables in the “Genres of Horror” section later in this chapter, and consider the following story elements. Captive Audience. Determine some aspect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
river of gold until they reach the castle in the sky. Sadly, their path will be filled with hardship and blood. To aid them, it offers the character a +1 longbow. The bow appears on the ground before
will do his best to reward them at the end of the journey. The story is true; several wizards in Waterdeep could remove the curse. The elf cannot pay a reward at the end, but the characters earn 500 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
must change the timing of events so that the Tyranny of Dragons story and the events that precipitate Storm King’s Thunder happen concurrently, with Annam the All-Father breaking the ordning to stir
be 5th level. You can use the party’s arrival in Waterdeep to shift attention away from the Tyranny of Dragons story by dropping reports of giant sightings near the temple-farm of Goldenfields. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
offerings for years to come. On the following pages, you’ll find a number of images designed to serve as story beats in the larger Tyranny of Dragons campaign. These images were created to define impactful
. The images herein show just a few avenues explored in updating these foes to the most current edition of the game, along with notes taken from internal concept and story documents. Some present
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
river of gold until they reach the castle in the sky. Sadly, their path will be filled with hardship and blood. To aid them, it offers the character a +1 longbow. The bow appears on the ground before
will do his best to reward them at the end of the journey. The story is true; several wizards in Waterdeep could remove the curse. The elf cannot pay a reward at the end, but the characters earn 500 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
characters for undertaking her mission. She shares the rest of the story she began when she first contacted the characters, along with any information in the “Background” section: The Sleeping Stone
suspects Chimagua will reward them handsomely if they aid the spirit. If pressed about the Drought Elder itself, Yarana knows only that it is a terrible being of desiccation and ruin. She doesn’t know
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
more than three hundred years. The recent story of Citadel Felbarr is the story of my fallen friend, King Emerus Warcrown. In 1367 DR, Emerus led a force of dwarves to seize on the advantage when, to
races other than dwarves moved even the slightest to aid Citadel Felbarr, when more assistance and better coordination might have prevented not only that citadel’s fall, but Sundabar’s as well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
characters for undertaking her mission. She shares the rest of the story she began when she first contacted the characters, along with any information in the “Background” section: The Sleeping Stone
suspects Chimagua will reward them handsomely if they aid the spirit. If pressed about the Drought Elder itself, Yarana knows only that it is a terrible being of desiccation and ruin. She doesn’t know