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exchange for payment, but it isn’t obliged to do so. The requested task could range from simple (fly us across the chasm, or help us fight a battle) to complex (spy on our enemies, or protect us during
adjust these payments based on the circumstances under which you cast the spell. If the task is aligned with the creature’s ethos, the payment might be halved or even waived. Nonhazardous tasks
Planar Ally
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service in exchange for payment, but it isn't obliged to do so. The requested task could range from simple (fly us across the chasm, or help us fight a battle) to complex (spy on our enemies, or
10,000 gp per day. The GM can adjust these payments based on the circumstances under which you cast the spell. If the task is aligned with the creature's ethos, the payment might be halved or even
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
family, based in the town of Longsaddle. Cold and dispassionate, she took to magic only a decade ago in her late forties and is skilled in the arcane tradition of necromancy. She has a lifelong struggle
Reghed Glacier. The orb was recently stolen by Nass Lantomir, one of Vellynne’s rivals in the Arcane Brotherhood. Vellynne intends to get it back before resuming her quest to find Ythryn
Tabaxi
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on a particularly interesting item when an owner refuses to sell or trade it.
Tabaxi Names
Each tabaxi has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology
, prophecy, clan history, and other esoteric factors. Tabaxi names can apply to both males and females, and most use nicknames derived from or inspired by their full names.
Clan names are usually based
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
conflict is part of the very nature of sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their
horns and spines shift slightly with the dragons’ moods, bobbing in amusement or flaring with anger.
Art of War
The warlike sapphire dragons devise strategies and ambushes based on their
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving
the dragons’ moods, bobbing in amusement or flaring with anger.
Art of War
The warlike sapphire dragons devise strategies and ambushes based on their ability to maneuver underground. A
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
flaring with anger.
Art of War
The warlike sapphire dragons devise strategies and ambushes based on their ability to maneuver underground. A sapphire dragon often refrains from striking immediately
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of
strategies and ambushes based on their ability to maneuver underground. A sapphire dragon often refrains from striking immediately, preferring to assess intruders first in order to devise the most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Desperate Allies and Rivals The Darkon Allies table describes characters and groups who strive to save the domain, while the Darkon Rivals table notes those who scheme to ruin it. Darkon Allies d6
the Eternal Order
4 Doctor Ingrid van Richten, a scholarly spirit who haunts Richten House near Rivalis
5 The Ray Agency, investigators based in Martira Bay
6 Skeever, Azalin’s imp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Gold for Fools and Princes An Adventure for 7th-Level Characters A tunnel collapse traps miners deep within the Goldwarren, the great mine complex of the city-state of Anisa. But even more concerning
, a survivor of the disaster reports being attacked by a creature thought to be long extinct. The characters must aid in rescuing the miners, but to do so they’ll have to work alongside the rivals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
downtime activities discussed in chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook. Characters can pursue them to make some additional money or strengthen their ties to Saltmarsh. The activities given here are based on
the ones presented in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything. If you have that supplement, consider using the guidelines for rivals and the complications attached to some of the activities given in that book. You can also offer other activities as you see fit. The ones detailed below are specific to Saltmarsh.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Tabaxi Names Each tabaxi has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology, prophecy, clan history, and other esoteric factors. Tabaxi names can apply to
both males and females, and most use nicknames derived from or inspired by their full names. Clan names are usually based on a geographical feature located in or near the clan’s territory. The following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Autumn Encounter Chain Deception and misdirection are Jarlaxle’s forte, and he likes to trick his rivals into working for him. He steers the characters toward the Stone of Golorr and lets them think
the Xanathar Guild, and Bregan D’aerthe spies have tracked them to a cellar complex in the Southern Ward. In the guise of Laeral Silverhand, Jarlaxle steers the characters in that direction (encounter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
cultists working in and patrolling the caverns are on high alert, and use a complex system of checks and passwords as proof against spies and enemy agents. The advanced state of the ritual means that
all cultists have been ordered to patrol or prepare for battle. If the characters tarry too long in one place or wander around the Well of Dragons without purpose, add additional guard patrols based on existing encounters.
Map 17.1: The Well of Dragons
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Character Advancement If you want to use story-based level advancement, the characters receive experience points for achieving the following milestones rather than defeating monsters: Encountering a
advancement occurs only once, even if the characters later encounter another faction leader. Entering the Tomb Complex. When the characters enter the fourth tier of the ziggurat for the first time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
cultists working in and patrolling the caverns are on high alert, and use a complex system of checks and passwords as proof against spies and enemy agents. The advanced state of the ritual means that
all cultists have been ordered to patrol or prepare for battle. If the characters tarry too long in one place or wander around the Well of Dragons without purpose, add additional guard patrols based on existing encounters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
their lives, humiliate their rivals, and figure out what to wear to the Crystalfall dance. You can play up the humor in this scenario, but it can be just as dark as Callestan if you choose. A Morgrave
use story-based advancement instead of standard XP. Level advancement could be based on time: player characters gain one level each semester, leveling up after finals. Alternately, advancement could
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
hanging from their necks, and their hands glow with divine magic. On the opposite side of camp, a human woman pores over a spellbook.
The archaeologists are investigating the ancient complex in
which a piece of the Rod of Seven Parts waits. The characters can chat with the archaeologists to learn about the complex and ask to borrow magic items to aid their quest. Laysa’s Goals At camp, Laysa is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Infernal War Machine Combat All the warlords described in this adventure use infernal war machines to strike fear into their rivals, fend off demons and other threats, and flee from Zariel’s devil
(Athletics) check, setting the jump’s DC based on the distance between the two vehicles (as well as other factors, as appropriate). Keep it fun and fast-paced, and push the rules aside when they get in the way.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
still have seen or spoken to the eye tyrant. Given that the faction is fundamentally evil, advancement is based on one’s wiles or one’s ability to dispose of rivals. Competition within the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
table tells you how long it takes to try to pick a lock based on its complexity. At the end of that time, the character picks the lock by making a successful Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using
Thieves’ Tools. The DC is determined by the lock’s quality, as shown in the Lock Quality table. Lock Complexity Complexity Time Simple 1 action Complex 1 minute
Lock Quality Quality DC to Unlock Inferior 10 Good 15 Superior 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Intelligence checks based on the complexity of the item: two successes for a simple item (such as a cigarette lighter, calculator, or revolver) and four successes for a complex item (such as a computer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
fade and fail. An expression in Qualith is made up of four-line stanzas packed into interlocking blocks, creating complex patterns that are indecipherable by other creatures. Someone that touches a
check (DC based on the complexity of the contained thoughts) to try to derive some of the inscription’s meaning. Multiple successful attempts might uncover different aspects about the illithid author
Kobold
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moves its tribe to another area, ceding the contested territory to its more successful neighbors.
As demonstrated by their hatred of gnomes, kobolds have a persecution complex and easily take offense
unnoticed by their larger rivals. If it’s lucky, a tribe of kobolds that is discovered by a group of larger humanoids might form a mutually beneficial arrangement, relying on the humanoids for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
damage it deals can vary depending on the trap's severity. Use the Trap Save DCs and Attack Bonuses table and the Damage Severity by Level table for suggestions based on three levels of trap severity
24d10 Complex Traps Complex traps work like standard traps, except once activated they execute a series of actions each round. A complex trap turns the process of dealing with a trap into something more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the damage it deals can vary depending on the trap’s severity. Use the Trap Save DCs and Attack Bonuses table and the Damage Severity by Level table for suggestions based on three levels of trap
18d10 24d10 Complex Traps Complex traps work like standard traps, except once activated they execute a series of actions each round. A complex trap turns the process of dealing with a trap into something
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
between Bytopia and Arcadia; rather, this theoretical positioning is based on the philosophical shading among the three planes and the relative importance they give to law and good. Other
deities and Fiends reside Planes arranged in a complex system of orbits, with planes exerting greater influence on the Material Plane the closer they draw to it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
The Ordning As described in the Monster Manual, the giants of many worlds organize themselves in a complex social ranking called the ordning. At the largest scale, the ordning establishes the
place within the larger framework of the ordning, and each kind of giant has a different way of assigning that place. Cloud giants rank themselves based on wealth, fire giants based on crafting skill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
two complex ones Three or four scenes involving significant exploration or social interaction Within these constraints, it can be difficult to create open-ended adventures. A time limit assumes a
specific starting point and endpoint. A good way to get around this restriction is to create an adventure with multiple possible endings. Location-based adventures also work well with this format. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Event-Based Adventures In an event-based adventure, the focus is on what the characters and villains do and what happens as a result. The question of where those things happen is of secondary
importance. Building an event-based adventure is more work than building a location-based one, but the process can be simplified by following a number of straightforward steps. Several steps include tables
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
to capitalize on his paranoia, gaining Xardorok’s favor by fabricating evidence of coups orchestrated by their rivals. The Muzgardt Conspiracy Grandolpha Muzgardt, the grand dame of the Muzgardt
duergar clan, has recently arrived at the fortress after being invited here by Xardorok. The Muzgardts are based in Gracklstugh, a duergar city in the Underdark. They mass-produce and distribute a filthy
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and is weakened until the end of its next turn. A weakened creature has disadvantage on Strength-based ability checks and Strength saving throws, and the
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Topaz Dragon Lair Features
The topaz dragon lair shown in map 5.14 is situated among the rocky cliffs and beaches of a rugged coastline. The lair is set in a cavern complex near the top of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
under the law. Simultaneously, they manage a complex relationship with the founding civilizations. The Speakers’ first duty is to the Radiant Citadel, which sometimes puts them at odds with the
pragmatic, shrewd leader. For two hundred and fifty years, she has been a consummate councilor and has deftly managed the complex politics of the city. She hopes to find the missing twelve founding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
storytelling. Names. A tabaxi typically has a single name, determined by his or her clan and based on a complex formula involving astrology, prophecy, clan history, and other factors. Male and female
tabaxi use the same names, and most use nicknames derived from or inspired by their full names. Tabaxi clan names are usually based on a geographical feature located in or near a clan’s territory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
under the law. Simultaneously, they manage a complex relationship with the founding civilizations. The Speakers’ first duty is to the Radiant Citadel, which sometimes puts them at odds with the
pragmatic, shrewd leader. For two hundred and fifty years, she has been a consummate councilor and has deftly managed the complex politics of the city. She hopes to find the missing twelve founding