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Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
adventure.
The Fates. Reality’s fabric unravels and spins anew, allowing you to avoid or erase one event as if it never happened. You can use the card’s magic as soon as you draw the card
the duration of the adventure. Lawful becomes chaotic, good becomes evil, and vice versa. If you are true neutral or unaligned, this card has no effect on you.
Comet. If you single-handedly
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
","rollAction":"Club","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.
Giant Children
Generally, it’s a good idea to avoid situations where you treat a giant child as a monster. While even giant
block for a giant who is less than full grown, use the following guidelines (inspired by the examples presented in the Storm King’s Thunder adventure).
For a giant child, use the commoner stat
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
systems for riches and adventure. They often serve as navigators aboard spelljamming ships. To them, the Astral Plane is a mostly uncharted expanse worthy of further exploration.
Hadozees
Hadozees are
the trees to avoid large predators that walk on land. Today, Wildspace is where most of them feel at home. Hadozees are often hired as mercenary crews by other spacefaring folk. Their natural climbing
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Fey Ancestry. The elf has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the charmed condition on itself, and magic can’t put it to sleep.
Unusual Nature. The elf doesn’t require
out to explore the far reaches of the multiverse, astral elves tend to see events happening elsewhere as having little or no meaning to them.
ASTRAL ELVES OF XARYXIS
The adventure, Light of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
for the information I glean, I don’t care what others do with it. (Evil)
Emerald Dragon Adventures
The Emerald Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures
involving emerald dragons.
Emerald Dragon Adventure Hooks
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Adventure Hook"}
Adventure Hook
1
An emerald dragon is the only
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Fey Ancestry. The elf has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the charmed condition on itself, and magic can’t put it to sleep.
Unusual Nature. The elf doesn
of the multiverse, astral elves tend to see events happening elsewhere as having little or no meaning to them.
ASTRAL ELVES OF XARYXIS
The adventure, Light of Xaryxis features an amoral
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
paid for the information I glean, I don’t care what others do with it. (Evil)
Emerald Dragon Adventures
The Emerald Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and
adventures involving emerald dragons.
Emerald Dragon Adventure Hooks
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Adventure Hook"}
Adventure Hook
1
An emerald dragon is
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Fey Ancestry. The elf has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the charmed condition on itself, and magic can’t put it to sleep.
Unusual Nature. The elf doesn
.
ASTRAL ELVES OF XARYXIS
The adventure, Light of Xaryxis features an amoral astral elf society called the Xaryxian Empire. This empire is based in Xaryxispace, a Wildspace system illuminated by
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Fey Ancestry. The elf has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the charmed condition on itself, and magic can’t put it to sleep.
Special Equipment. The elf wears a suit of elven
XARYXIS
The adventure, Light of Xaryxis features an amoral astral elf society called the Xaryxian Empire. This empire is based in Xaryxispace, a Wildspace system illuminated by an enormous radiant
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Fey Ancestry. The elf has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the charmed condition on itself, and magic can’t put it to sleep.
Unusual Nature. The elf doesn
, astral elves tend to see events happening elsewhere as having little or no meaning to them.
ASTRAL ELVES OF XARYXIS
The adventure, Light of Xaryxis features an amoral astral elf society
Hexblood
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Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
before their birth. Many hexbloods turn to lives of adventure, seeking to discover the mysteries of their magic, to forge a connection with their fey natures, or to avoid a hag that obsesses over them
and avoid the same.
While many hexbloods gain their lineage after making a deal with a hag, others reveal their nature as they age—particularly if a hag influenced them early in life or even
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
information I glean, I don’t care what others do with it. (Evil)
Emerald Dragon Adventures
The Emerald Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving
emerald dragons.
Emerald Dragon Adventure Hooks
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Adventure Hook"}
Adventure Hook
1
An emerald dragon is the only witness to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, I don’t care what others do with it. (Evil)
Emerald Dragon Adventures
The Emerald Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving emerald dragons
.
Emerald Dragon Adventure Hooks
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Adventure Hook"}
Adventure Hook
1
An emerald dragon is the only witness to a murder but
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
’t be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign.
Simic Guild Spells
Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature
For you
adaptations of life.
7
I can’t resist prying into anything forbidden, since it must be terribly interesting.
8
I employ a highly technical vocabulary to avoid imprecision and ambiguity
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
along my way. (Good)
2
Reserved. As someone new to these strange lands, I am cautious and respectful in my dealings. (Lawful)
3
Adventure. I’m far from home, and everything is strange
foreign land.
2
I pretend not to understand the local language in order to avoid interactions I would rather not have.
3
I have a weakness for the new intoxicants and other pleasures of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
players to look up a monster in the Monster Manual (or the equivalent digital tool) while fighting that monster. If you’re running a published adventure, players should avoid reading that adventure so they don’t spoil any surprises.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Preparing for Horror Before you run a horror game, consider the following steps to ensure the willingness and full engagement of your players. If a group gathers to play a fun, low-stakes adventure
but is immediately thrust into unexpected horror, the game can feel like a trap. You should avoid this. Rather, set expectations with your players about what a horror-focused game means, and determine what topics and themes will encourage or discourage players’ participation.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
politics of the city, Sharn has a wide range of cursed ruins, haunted slums, shunned catacombs, and other dangerous places. Wise folk avoid these areas, but those whose hunger for adventure outweighs their good sense might do the opposite.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
(Survival) checks to avoid becoming lost (see chapter 5, “Adventure Environments,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
Adventure Synopsis During their trip through the Sunless Citadel, characters deal with monstrous threats and ancient traps, as well as warring tribes of kobolds and goblins. The adventure is designed
for four 1st-level player characters. They should advance through 2nd level to 3rd level before the finale. The adventure has four basic parts: Oakhurst. Although it isn’t part of the adventure per
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Random Dungeon Hazards Hazards are rarely found in inhabited areas, because monsters either clear them away or avoid them. Shriekers and violet fungi are described in the Monster Manual. The other
hazards on the table are described in chapter 5, “Adventure Environments.” Dungeon Hazards d20 Hazard 1–3 Brown mold 4–8 Green slime 9–10 Shrieker 11–15 Spiderwebs 16–17 Violet fungus 18–20 Yellow mold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
The Rise of Tiamat The Rise of Tiamat continues the tale of Tyranny of Dragons. Characters begin this adventure at 8th level, likely having attained that level through the events of the first volume
removing a few opponents from combat encounters. If the group is bigger, add opponents to the fights. Consider altering encounters for smaller groups to avoid overly tough battles. Character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
The Rise of Tiamat The Rise of Tiamat continues the tale of Tyranny of Dragons. Characters begin this adventure at 8th level, likely having attained that level through the events of the first volume
removing a few opponents from combat encounters. If the group is bigger, add opponents to the fights. Consider altering encounters for smaller groups to avoid overly tough battles. Character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Atmosphere Some DMs use music to create an appropriate atmosphere for their game sessions. They might use soundtracks from adventure movies or video games, although classical, ambient, or other music
, though: some might find music, lighting, or sound effects distracting; might prefer not to be startled by loud noises; or might need to avoid certain lighting effects.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. If you plan this adventure to be the first in an ongoing horror campaign, recommend characters avoid strong ties to their homes, as they might never see them again. Mysterious Message Once each player
Leaving the Past Behind Before beginning the adventure, ask each player to contemplate where and how their character lives. Their answers don’t need to be specific or rooted in the Domains of Dread
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
The Rise of Tiamat The Rise of Tiamat continues the tale of Tyranny of Dragons. Characters begin this adventure at 8th level, likely having attained that level through the events of the first volume
removing a few opponents from combat encounters. If the group is bigger, add opponents to the fights. Consider altering encounters for smaller groups to avoid overly tough battles. Character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
inclined to spare those in her employ, to avoid provoking a conflict with Waterdeep’s Open Lord. Adventurers who incur the wrath of the beholder can use its fear of Laeral to escape certain death. If you choose Xanathar as the villain, the adventure takes place in the spring.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Atmosphere Some DMs use music to create an appropriate atmosphere for their game sessions. They might use soundtracks from adventure movies or video games, although classical, ambient, or other music
, though: some might find music, lighting, or sound effects distracting; might prefer not to be startled by loud noises; or might need to avoid certain lighting effects.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
taking part in a play session. A character reaches 1 checkpoint for each hour an adventure is designed to last. Note that the award is based on the adventure’s projected playing time, rather than the
actual time spent at the table. The reward for completing an adventure designed for 2 hours of play is 2 checkpoints, even if a group spends more than 2 hours playing through it. If a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
birth. Many hexbloods turn to lives of adventure, seeking to discover the mysteries of their magic, to forge a connection with their fey natures, or to avoid a hag that obsesses over them. A Hexblood Created by a Night Hag
avoid the same. While many hexbloods gain their lineage after making a deal with a hag, others reveal their nature as they age—particularly if a hag influenced them early in life or even before their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, where they go next is up to them. Shemeshka will avoid them for the rest of the adventure. To continue with this chapter, the group should meet with R04M, either by returning to the walking castle or by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
combat—or even venture off campus—when the characters embark on adventures. In general, avoid putting these student NPCs in danger with the characters. In situations when you need stat blocks for these
NPCs, use the stat block indicated for them in the Student NPC Stat Blocks table, where the stat blocks depend on the student’s year during the current adventure. These stat blocks can be found in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Avernus. Characters wishing to leave Elturel must find a way to avoid the River Styx and the host of devils and demons waging war below the city. Only then can the characters make their way to the
outpost known as Fort Knucklebone, where the next leg of their adventure starts (as described in chapter 3).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Scandal and Rebuilding If you run the “Tomb of Moving Stones” adventure in chapter 6, the exposure of the Believers leads to some big changes. Even if the Believers can avoid a murder investigation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Deadly Encounters Many of the encounters in this adventure are deadly by design. They test the players’ ability to make smart, informed decisions under pressure. A deadly encounter might be the only
encounter the characters have on a given day (and assumes the party is at full strength), or it might be so overwhelming that the characters are expected to avoid combat at all costs. A total-party