before barely defusing complete reflects

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

friends and loved ones age while time barely touches them. Others live with the elves, growing restless as they reach adulthood in the timeless elven realms, while their peers continue to live as

. EXCELLENT AMBASSADORS Many half-elves learn at an early age to get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and

Wizard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

circle in chalk on the bare stone floor, then sprinkles powdered iron along every line and graceful curve. When the circle is complete, he drones a long incantation. A hole opens in space inside the

clump of exotic materials, these surface components barely hint at the expertise attained after years of apprenticeship and countless hours of study. Wizards live and die by their spells. Everything

Recent Events

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

Recent Events The pirate attack on the abbey came as a complete surprise to the clerics, since the pirates and clerics were previously in league with each other. The pirates fenced much of their

expected the pirates to rebel, confident in their undead defenses even if they did. Unfortunately for the clerics, the pirates had enough numbers to barely make it through the skeleton horde. After

Military Contacts

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

mistake, and fully expects you to fail at every mission you undertake 2 A battle-scarred officer who experienced terrible horrors during the Last War and is barely capable of giving you orders through a

any chance to deal them any blow 7 An optimistic officer who believes that a new era of peace is just over the horizon, as soon as these few last military tasks are complete 8 A devout officer who

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

caste system based on how complete a person’s transformation was. The vast majority of yuan-ti fall into three categories — abominations, malisons, and purebloods — while the mutated

interest of maintaining the strength of their personal bloodline. The yuan-ti have abandoned their humanity and consider non-serpentine humanoids to be lesser creatures, barely more civilized than

Noteworthy Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

, transforming it into a personal utopia. A traveler who hails from a snowy tundra might melt at the sight of a rustic mountain lodge, complete with a crackling hearth, a bearskin rug, and the savory scent of

, seated on his throne: a weightless, high-backed chair sculpted from the clouds that pervade the misty chamber. The djinni reflects on each wish he hears, contemplating the stories behind them. Each

Humans Transformed

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

quickly coalesced into a caste system based on how complete a person’s transformation was. The vast majority of yuan-ti fall into three categories — abominations, malisons, and purebloods — while the

interest of maintaining the strength of their personal bloodline. The yuan-ti have abandoned their humanity and consider non-serpentine humanoids to be lesser creatures, barely more civilized than

Abandoned Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

and priests’ quarters containing skeletal remains complete this section. The halls are streaked with burn marks. Many of the rooms in this place are rubble-strewn and ruined. A passage leads to an

ancient room with scrying pools filled with blood that has barely a trace of dust. A sturdy iron door protects the temple’s vault. Map 4.8: Abandoned Temple View Player Version Abandoned Temple

1. The Resplendent Grotto of Ichthyglug the Voluminous

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

neither good nor evil, but always unpredictable. His attitude toward the characters reflects their attitude toward him. After concluding his song, Ichthyglug floats up to characters who seem receptive

marid promises fabulous treasure in exchange, even going so far as to mention that he is forced by Halaster’s magic to make good on this promise (see “Treasure” below). If the characters complete

Social Interaction Example

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

grown shoddy with the passage of years. A blazing fire in the hearth barely gives any warmth to the room. You see a man behind the counter, methodically cleaning glasses. Three older women huddle

perceptiveness and intuition. Insight reflects a character’s skill at reading other people’s moods and intentions. The DM set the DC at 15, which Gareth beats. With a successful Wisdom (Insight) check

How to Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

the door might be locked, the floor might hide a deadly trap, or some other circumstance might make it challenging for an adventurer to complete a task. In those cases, the DM decides what happens

situations called advantage and disadvantage. Advantage reflects the positive circumstances surrounding a d20 roll, while disadvantage reflects the opposite. When you have either advantage or disadvantage, you

Githzerai in the World

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

transported to another plane. After the transfer is complete, at least one anarch must always attend the citadel to maintain its form and shape as well as to utilize the chaos-stuff within. When a citadel is

audience chamber was so intense that I could barely think. Did that pressure come from Menyar-Ag-Gith, or from the dozens of followers that surrounded his body? Alas, I left with that thought, and my

Other Nonplayer Characters

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

long distances. But that’s what fills Sechepol’s wagon. He will make his money on the road, selling his stock to his fellow travelers in the caravan. He is diplomatic and has a gift for defusing

silent as the grave, staring sullenly at the road ahead, barely moving on the seat of his wagon, seeming hardly to breathe. No one knows what he transports in his wagon, but it is guarded by a brooding

Other Nonplayer Characters

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

distances. But that’s what fills Sechepol’s wagon. He will make his money on the road, selling his stock to his fellow travelers in the caravan. He is diplomatic and has a gift for defusing arguments

as the grave, staring sullenly at the road ahead, barely moving on the seat of his wagon, seeming hardly to breathe. No one knows what he transports in his wagon, but it is guarded by a brooding

Feywild

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

. Domains of Delight Much of the Feywild is governed by powerful Fey called archfey. The area under a particular archfey’s command—called a Domain of Delight—reflects the character and desires of its

complete a quest after the Wish spell is cast. Feywild Time Warp 1d20 Result 1–2 Days become minutes 3–6 Days become hours 7–13 No change 14–17 Days become weeks 18–19 Days become months 20 Days

Demons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Demons Spawned in the Infinite Layers of the Abyss, demons are the embodiment of chaos and evil — engines of destruction barely contained in monstrous form. Possessing no compassion, empathy, or

so to wrest information from it, press it into service, or send it on a mission that only a creature of absolute evil can complete. Preparation is key, and experienced summoners know the specific

Path Locations

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

flooded, with the remains of tables, chairs, and a bar barely protruding above the water’s surface. Murky water fills this room to a height of 3 feet, making the flooded area difficult terrain for

character doesn’t speak to the dragon, the dragon’s bones manifest around the skull as a complete skeleton. Together, they animate as a lesser death dragon (see appendix B) and attack. M8: Wizard’s Workshop

Warehouse Environs

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

pack and squints at its barely legible writing. “So which one of you is Ozgood the Ugly? I need you to sign before you go in. Nothing but paperwork and signatures since the newest Masked Lords got

infamous for his cowardice. However, anything that caught him while he tried to flee must be fast. The three guards have been ordered to remain on site until the exploration of the fissure is complete

Locations in Triboar

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

or more characters are members of the Black Network, in which case he gives them a quest. If they complete the quest, he gives them another until they’ve completed three quests. The three quests are

as follows, and every quest the characters complete earns them a 500 gp gemstone as payment: Urlam suspects that Othovir (see area T11) is hiding a secret, and he wants to know what it is. To complete

Guild Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

of guild spells that epitomize the type of magic the guild favors. The Boros Legion, for example, tends to prefer using spells of fire magic and holy light, and its guild spell list reflects that

a squad of Boros soldiers into battle. When you’re assigned a mission that involves an adventure — leaving behind your guild holdings and putting yourself in danger — and you complete that mission

Torrents Locations

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

the rock at the center of this chamber. Across the arms of the throne, a pearl- and sapphire-encrusted narwhal horn rests like a lordly scepter. The smooth surface of the cavern’s pool reflects the

throne. Gar Shatterkeel uses this chamber as his personal retreat, where he reflects on the future of his cult. The water here radiates divination magic under the scrutiny of a detect magic spell. Once

Thundertree Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

is not a complete ruin yet, with portions of its tile roof still intact. At an intersection near the middle of the village, a narrow lane winds up the steep hillside to the north. Directly to the

lightning bolt. Venomfang spends much of his time greedily admiring the loot. The dragon has barely noticed the most interesting item in its hoard. Beneath the coins is a rusty old battleaxe of dwarven

Harrowhall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

drawbridge is down, and the portcullis is up. Read or paraphrase the following if the characters get close enough to see into the moat: The bottom of the dry moat is littered with bones as well as complete

who tried to rob Gremorly’s keep. The necromancer killed them, and they’ve been arguing over who is to blame ever since. They’re not sure how long it has been, as they can barely remember anything

Ruins Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

. This former general store isn’t a complete ruin yet; portions of its tile roof remain intact. Two giant spiders lurk in the building, hiding behind the walls. Thin, trailing lines from the webs in

of lightning bolt. Venomfang spends hours each day greedily admiring the loot. The dragon has barely noticed the most interesting item in its hoard. Lying beneath the coins is a rusty old battleaxe

Areas of the Villa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

harpsichord sits in the hall. A crimson carpet runs down the hall toward an open door to the foyer. Light from a crystal chandelier reflects off more than three dozen holy symbols of Siamorphe perched on

solid mahogany desk. A freestanding suit of bronze armor (complete with helm, gauntlets, and greatsword) stands just inside the door. If Victoro Cassalanter (see appendix B) is here, he’s seated behind

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