been before design current recent

Wish

Spells Player’s Handbook

the old feat and gain the benefits of the new one. You can’t replace a feat that is a prerequisite for any of your other feats or features. Roll Redo. You undo a single recent event by forcing

game. Similarly, wishing for a Legendary magic item or an Artifact might instantly transport you to the presence of the item’s current owner. If your wish is granted and its effects have

Shrike Ship

Equipment

This swift vessel is a relatively recent design, quickly gaining popularity with merchants and pirates. A Shrike Ship;shrike ship's legs enable it to land safely on the ground. The ship can float but

Wish Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

could make yourself and all your companions immune to a lich's life drain attack. You undo a single recent event by forcing a reroll of any roll made within the last round (including your last turn

instantly transport you to the presence of the item's current owner. The stress of casting this spell to produce any effect other than duplicating another spell weakens you. After enduring that stress

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Amphibious. The dragon turtle can breathe air and water Blessing of the Sea (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the dragon turtle would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total

and talk endlessly with sailors and adventurers to stay current on the latest happenings on land. Dragon Turtle Ideals d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal

Shrike Ship

Vehicles

This swift vessel is a relatively recent design, quickly gaining popularity with merchants and pirates.

Approaching the Librarians

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

easily. Urmas has been following recent events that might have led to the current crisis. He bids the characters to tell him about their own experiences in the Underdark — specifically, their

Approaching the Librarians If the characters set out to find a librarian, Ulthar is the one they find first. He and Urmas agree that current events in the Underdark are a serious concern, but their

Involving the Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

inventive. You can help spur their creativity with a few questions about their characters: Are you a native, born and raised in the area? If so, who’s your family? What’s your current occupation? Are you

a recent arrival? Where did you come from? Why did you come to this area? Are you tied to any of the organizations or people involved in the events that kick off the campaign? Are they friends or

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

current heads of the two families, Lamai Tyenmo and Kusa Xungoon, have vowed not to continue what is now a multigenerational rivalry. These family heads have even begun to seek each other’s counsel and

plant the seeds of friendship. But in recent weeks, thefts and vandalism targeting both families’ businesses have rekindled old suspicions, and the feud threatens to reignite.

Fishery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

Fishery In recent days, the town fishery has become a more permanent structure. During the day, the warehouse hosts several fishers selling their daily catches at stalls, and merchants who sell and

repair fishing equipment. At night, Leilon’s town council gathers within the building to discuss the construction of the town and active threats in the region. The current town council has the

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

in recent years have imperiled her lofty station. To resecure her standing in the ordning and prove that she is still the greatest smith among giants, Brimskarda has reclaimed the legendary Star Forge

matters is the Star Forge’s most recent master, a red dragon named Akaanvaerd. Brimskarda’s nephews have managed to draw Akaanvaerd away from his lair for now, but it’s unclear how long they can keep the

Boromar Clan NPCs

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

people are these: Saidan Boromar is the current patriarch of the family. He grew up in Lower Dura and worked as a thief and assassin there before taking over the organization. Mala Boromar d’Jorasco is

the face of increased Daask attacks against the clan, and some of Ilyra’s influence has eroded as a result. Halak Boromar is the family’s chief enforcer. A recent immigrant from the Talenta Plains

Shrike Ship

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

Shrike Ship This swift vessel is a relatively recent design, quickly gaining popularity with merchants and pirates. A shrike ship’s legs enable it to land safely on the ground. The ship can float

Knowledge Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

its current emotions and what it is actively thinking about) when it is within 60 feet of you. This effect lasts for 1 minute. During that time, you can use your action to end this effect and cast

. You spend at least 1 minute in meditation and prayer, then receive dreamlike, shadowy glimpses of recent events. You can meditate in this way for a number of minutes equal to your Wisdom score and

8. Shoor's Quarters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

8. Shoor’s Quarters The lowermost and smallest chamber of the priestess’s tower belongs to the commander’s lieutenant, the leader of the elite warriors of the outpost. Shoor Vandree, Ilvara’s current

favorite, is the present occupant. The area’s former occupant, Jorlan Duskryn, has been displaced to the elite barracks after his recent injuries. The chamber contains cushions laid out across floor

Important Red Larchers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Important Red Larchers The inhabitants of Red Larch have become so frightened by the recent “dark doings” that rather than showing typical frontier reticence, they helpfully babble about everything

they’ve seen and heard. Most hope to convince adventurers to investigate and put an end to the current troubles. Important Red Larchers include the following NPCs: Eldras Tantur is the local blacksmith

The Ring of Winter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

searching for the ring and knew about its recent history. He suggested the formation of an alliance between Jarl Storvald and the Black Network, sweetening the deal by offering the frost giant jarl exactly

what he needed: information on the ring’s current wearer, Artus Cimber, and a drop of Cimber’s blood (which the Black Network had in its possession). Nilraun is now waiting for the frost giants to

Arrival in Phandalin

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

old manor house. Most of its walls have collapsed in what appears to be a recent disaster, with traces of smoke still rising from piles of tumbled stone. When the characters approach the stage or try

replaced by a council of three prominent citizens, elected every two years. However, the recent abdication of one councilor and the town’s growing size have prompted the townsfolk to decide that it’s

Dealing with Tarina

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

been spent in recent years, though Tarina has enough squirreled away to ensure she never goes hungry. She’s also in good standing with Nine-Fingers, guildmaster of the local thieves’ guild, who gives

described in “With Friends Like These”). Characters who loiter in the tavern can overhear patrons talking about the current happenings in Baldur’s Gate and the rumors from Elturel: “I’ll bet my last copper

Daask

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

monstrous enforcers, but the organization also draws members from the destitute populace of Sharn—largely goblins and shifters, but also humans, dwarves, and any other humanoid who feels that the current

system has failed them. Daask makes its money through acts of violence, from mugging to armed robbery to outright pillaging. The group has diversified in recent years, building an extortion racket

Daask NPCs

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

current leader of the Daask cell in Sharn. She is the mastermind of the organization’s machinations against the Boromar Clan, a scholar obsessed with studying Sharn’s manifest zone, and a devoted

recent arrival to Sharn. He’s one of the sons of the Droaamish warlord Zaeurl. Zaeran has come to the city with a small group of wererats and werewolves, and has an agenda known only to himself and Sora Katra.

The Dreaming Dark in the War

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

a pattern of picking one adventurer and discussing their dreams each time the group takes a long rest. Consider these ideas for the basic seed of a dream: Revisit recent events. This can be a useful

opportunity to call attention to a detail the characters overlooked. Clearly, this character’s subconscious registered the detail as important! Involve a current villain. This can help build the

Creating a Rival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Creating a Rival In essence, a rival is a somewhat specialized NPC. You can use chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to build a new NPC for this purpose, or pick one from your current cast of

personal level. Find links in the characters’ backstories or the events of recent adventures that explain what sparked the rival’s actions. The best trouble to put the characters in is trouble they

Sundabar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

region does what it can to recover from the recent conflicts. Sundabar’s losses in buildings and in population have done nothing to diminish the contents of its overflowing coffers, and despite its current

Sundabar Like Mirabar, Sundabar was a dwarven settlement atop which a human city was built. Sundabar’s recent fall should serve as an example to my fellow dwarves of what can happen when the balance

Kinds of Treasure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

coins found in giants' bags are ordinary coins minted by more recent civilizations.) Giant-made coins vary in shape and design across civilizations, but in general, the coins are about 4 inches in

Appendix E: Concept Gallery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

. 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

evolutions over the years. The thorough design sketches of chromatic dragons, for example, hint at the depth of ecological detail that’s gone into realizing D&D’s most iconic monsters—and foes central

Appendix E: Concept Gallery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

. 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

evolutions over the years. The thorough design sketches of chromatic dragons, for example, hint at the depth of ecological detail that’s gone into realizing D&D’s most iconic monsters—and foes central

Appendix E: Concept Gallery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

. 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

evolutions over the years. The thorough design sketches of chromatic dragons, for example, hint at the depth of ecological detail that’s gone into realizing D&D’s most iconic monsters—and foes central

Sorcerer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

to affect a particular spell? You can use Twinned Spell on a spell that … targets only one creature doesn’t have a range of self is incapable of targeting more than one creature at the spell’s current

level If you know this rule yet are still unsure whether a particular spell qualifies for Twinned Spell, consult with your DM, who has the final say. If the two of you are curious about our design

The Role of Rules

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

D&D. The direction we chose for the current edition was to lay a foundation of rules that a DM could build on, and we embraced the DM’s role as the bridge between the things the rules address and the

running. There are times, though, when the design intent of a rule isn’t clear or when one rule seems to contradict another. Dealing with those situations is where Sage Advice comes in. This column

Citadel Adbar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

hope, glory, and trade. But now, for the first time in memory, my fellow Adbarran seem truly frightened at the prospect of opening the citadel to any outsiders. Perhaps they are reacting to the recent

, and there are fewer traders coming out of the city nowadays. The recent orc wars have cost the kingdom dearly, both in warriors and in leadership. In a short time, our long-ruling king, Harbromm

Dragon Turtle Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

underwater volcanoes. Dragon turtles are largely unconcerned with the design of their lairs and seldom work to improve them. A dragon turtle’s primary concern when selecting a lair is ensuring that the site is

. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon turtle can take one of the following lair actions; the dragon turtle can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Blasting Current

Humans

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

please. Abanasinia Several peaceful communities dot the Abanasinia region, including Solace, a village built among the branches of towering Vallenwood trees. In recent years, the theocratic Seekers have

across the plains. Those who dwell here have adapted their ancestors’ seafaring ways to their current arid environment, becoming hunters, scavengers, and traders. Humans from the Lands of Tarsis, Ergoth

The Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

business or draw the attention of the authorities, no one interferes. Recent rumors claim that an Outer City kingpin known as Straightstick is calling in all his favors to make a move on a Lower City turf

assault, though. As the Flaming Fist rarely comes to the district, the Guild has long operated with impunity. In recent years, though, the interference of vigilantes and hired adventurers has been on the

Phoenix District

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

named Bi Chin-Hae, greets everyone who enters, offering to prepare them a pot of buckwheat or jujube tea. Chin-Hae grows taciturn if asked about the recent attack near his shop or the troubles in the

baduk hall, a raised courtyard that’s the social center of the Phoenix District. Outside the shop, no evidence of the recent attack remains. Baduk Hall The baduk hall is three blocks away from Chin-Hae’s

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

the high seas. Some of these adventures initially charted their courses in the earliest days of D&D’s history, while others set sail in more recent years. In each case, these tales of plunder and peril

have been updated for the current edition of the game, revealing deadly shores for brave crews to explore anew. Along with these adventures returns one of D&D’s most famous seaside settings: the port

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