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Roleplaying a Hag

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

wants. She might casually comment about how easily a visitor would fit in her cauldron or make a blunt sexual comment about a guest. When a mortal visits a hag, the experience should be nerve-wracking

it, listen to it, taste it, murmur odd statements to herself, and mentally place a value on the merchandise. Hags aren’t subtle about showing their intent at such times, and one might snatch away the

Mysterious Passengers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, “Beware — the wolf howls at midnight,” and leaves without further comment. 09–10 A gnome watches everyone carefully, writing down observations in a tiny orange book. 11–12 A one-armed Brelish

discuss their plans in their native tongue. 27–28 A harried dwarf tries to keep three children corralled, but the oldest one keeps sneaking away. 29–30 A bored changeling practices duplicating the

Horror Gameplay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

atmosphere for hours on end. Plan to take breaks during your game session, and encourage players to step away from the table if they need to. If you feel like the game has gotten intense or taken a turn

that they’re going to ruin everyone’s fun. As DM, you can model this behavior by noting when you’re shying away from a creepy idea that comes to you or thanking players who uphold the game’s

Mutual Respect

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

it with care, if at all, and be ready to quickly veer away from it if needed. Common in-game limits apply to topics such as intraparty romance, sex, exploitation, racism, enslavement, and violence

also feel safe to say “stop” and pause the game until the issue is resolved. The person who invokes the signals can comment on what they want adjusted but doesn’t have to explain why the content is

Mutual Respect

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

soft limit), incorporate it with care, if at all, and be ready to quickly veer away from it if needed. Common in-game limits apply to topics such as intraparty romance, sex, exploitation, racism

” and pause the game until the issue is resolved. The person who invokes the signals can comment on what they want adjusted but doesn’t have to explain why the content is objectionable. The signal

Getting Players Invested

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

? How might an NPC comment on a character’s abilities or recognize that they’re special? Break Episodes It’s easy to get caught up in a story with dramatic stakes, pitting characters against mounting

are invited to a sporting event, holiday celebration, fancy dinner, or ball. Vacation Getaway. The characters relax on a quiet beach, enjoy the comforts of a grateful noble’s villa, withdraw to a serene monastery, or while away the hours in a fairy hot spring.

Dimensional Caverns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Dimensional Caverns When the basement door is opened, read: Instead of a basement stairway, a rough stone tunnel stretches away from the Dran & Courtier, quickly widening to a cavernous space studded

in response to a snide comment, Raah might attack again for a round before calming down. Understanding Raah. A successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals that Raah is feeling emotionally wounded

N3. Burgomaster's Mansion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

N3. Burgomaster’s Mansion This mansion has walls of plastered stone that display many scars where the plaster has fallen away from age and neglect. Drapes cover every window, including a large

baron’s every comment, to the extent that it has become a nervous reflex, and she tries to spread good cheer by throwing daily tea-and-sandwich parties in the parlor for her “dearest friends,” many of

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