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Gray Dwarf (Duergar)
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Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
obliterated by Moradin’s betrayal. The duergar lead bleak, grim lives devoid of happiness or satisfaction, but they see that as their defining strength — the root of duergar pride, as it were — rather than a drawback to be corrected.
Soldier
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Basic Rules (2014)
bearer
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Support staff (cook, blacksmith, or the like)
FEATURE: MILITARY RANK
You have a military rank from your career as a soldier. Soldiers loyal to your former military
mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
4
My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
5
I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
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I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
sensations or visions of the past to come rushing back.
Rather than sleeping, reborn regularly sit and dwell on the past, hoping for some revelation of what came before. Most of the time, these are dark
itchy straw stuffing inside you.
Reborn in the Domains of Dread
When creating a reborn, consult with your DM to see if it’s appropriate to tie your origins to one of the following Domains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Memorable Mission You engaged in a mission that still overshadows your work. Was it the perfect operation, or do you still carry scars from a mission gone horribly wrong? Consult the Memorable
Mission table to determine the details of your career-defining exploit. Memorable Mission d4 Mission 1 Betrayal. A former associate turned against you. You escaped, and want revenge. 2 Left in the Cold
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
determine your role:
d8
Specialty
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Officer
2
Scout
3
Infantry
4
Cavalry
5
Healer
6
Quartermaster
7
Standard bearer
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Support staff (cook
keep that mistake secret.
4
My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
5
I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
6
I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
table entries make more sense for certain items than for others. Some magic items are made only by certain kinds of creatures, for instance; a cloak of elvenkind is made by elves, rather than dwarves. If
light in a 5-foot radius. Any metal in the item is silver or mithral, rather than iron or steel. 17 Fiend. The item is made of black iron or horn inscribed with runes, and any cloth or leather
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
other creatures.
Slaadi have no formal society. Rather, strong slaadi dominate weaker ones. Blue and red slaadi rampage across Limbo and spill into other worlds at the direction of green slaadi. More
gem’s bearer. The slaad ceases to be Charmed if it is harmed by the gem’s bearer or the bearer’s allies or if the gem is returned to the slaad. A Greater Restoration spell cast on a slaad destroys the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the house and its interests, while others might use your group to pursue a personal agenda. Consult the House Contacts table to determine what sort of arbiter oversees your party. House Contacts d8
The money-minded business manager of a guild within your patron house 6 A retired adventurer within the family who would rather join you on your adventures than assign them to you 7 The proud leader of a regional branch of the dragonmarked family 8 The patriarch or matriarch of the patron house
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Secrets Most likely, your espionage work will eventually put you in possession of secrets others don’t want you to know. When the time comes, consult the Secrets table to determine what clandestine
them. 5 Deep Cover. You know the secret identity of a seemingly innocent but powerful person who would rather remain anonymous. 6 Empty Threats. Rumors say you collect damaging secrets on anyone, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
what needs to be done. Of course, some priests (as well as lay functionaries) are more interested in their own agendas than any supposed divine will. Consult the Order Contact table to determine your
as a ticket to advancement in the hierarchy 5 A retired adventurer who would rather do your work than direct you in it 6 A pious priest who sees the hands of the divine in every event, even the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
outnumbered. Rather than joining the Kalaman forces in their advance, the characters find themselves defending a retreat. The adventure unfolds in one of two ways: With Mass Combat. If you’re using
the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game with this adventure, consult the “Warriors of Krynn: Scenario 4” sidebar. Without Mass Combat. If you aren’t using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
forming a sort of elastic skin. The shape of the corridor is not square in cross-section, but rather semicircular, as if a series of hoops were supporting the ceiling. The protective skin is soft
of force. Wave will instantly make its bearer aware of this property and allow the bearer to instantly become attuned to it if that person worships a god of the sea or is willing to convert on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
During the Siege Run the siege as a series of encounters rather than one extended battle. As terrible events unfold around the characters, it’s up to them to determine who and how they’ll help. Begin
horde soon begins overwhelming defenses nearby. Once the characters defeat a few zombies, roll 1d6 and consult the Zombie Siege Encounters table. The event rolled unfolds within sight of one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Spirit Shield (2d6) 10th Consult the Spirits, Spirit Shield (3d6) 14th Vengeful Ancestors, Spirit Shield (4d6) Ancestral Protectors Starting when you choose this path at 3rd level, spectral warriors
damage by more: by 3d6 at 10th level and by 4d6 at 14th level. Consult the Spirits At 10th level, you gain the ability to consult with your ancestral spirits. When you do so, you cast the augury or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
gender. Titles such as “daimyo” are gender-neutral, as are most names. Clothing varies by class status rather than gender—instead, people express their gender through perfumes. Bright citrus scents
consult ancestral spirits before making life-changing decisions, but the perspectives of the dead can be just as flawed as those of the living. Disagreements in large family clans sometimes result in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Random Encounters As the characters travel toward Araumycos, use the Creature Encounters table in this section rather than the Creature Encounters table in chapter 2. Once the characters enter
more demons encounter the party and attack. Roll a d12 and consult the Demons table to determine what the characters meet. d20 Demons 1–2 2d4 barlguras 3–4 2d4 chasmes 5–6 1d4 hezrous 7–8 1d100 manes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
break cover to aid their allies against the demons. If they do, another demon sortie attacks them 1d4 rounds later. OPTION: PLAYING OUT THE BATTLE OPTION
Rather than focusing on the adventurers
battle between the demon lords shifts dangerously close to the characters. Roll a d6 and consult the Near Miss table to determine the result. d6 Event 1–2 Explosion. Each creature within 20 feet of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Psychic Wind A psychic wind isn’t a physical wind like that found on the Material Plane, but a storm of thought that batters travelers’ minds rather than their bodies. A psychic wind is made up of
effect as well. Roll a d20 twice and consult the Psychic Wind Effects table to determine the location and mental effects. Psychic Wind Effects d20 Location Effect 1–8 Diverted; add 1d6 hours to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
their creation, or actually steal them. Greed distorts the joy that dwarves normally take from their work. It focuses on the value of the end result, rather than the importance of the process of creation
dwarves discover new methods and techniques. Although he espouses greed and treachery, he is also the standard bearer for revision and innovation. His guidance is especially critical when a clan faces an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tairnadal most often encountered in Khorvaire. Despite sharing a homeland with the Aereni, the Tairnadal have distinct religious traditions, revering their patron ancestors rather than the Undying Court. In
generally assumed to have been stolen or looted from a fallen foe, and a Valenar elf might feel entitled to demand its return or challenge the bearer to prove they’re worthy to wield it. A double-bladed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
17–20, an encounter takes place. Roll another d20 and consult the Random Encounters in Gracklstugh table; if the characters are outside the Darklake District, treat any entry marked with an asterisk
slaves. The drow is in Gracklstugh to retrieve a cargo of duergar metalwork and knows nothing about the recent events in Velkynvelve. Roll a d6 and consult the Drow House Loyalty table to determine the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
copper dragon working through various intermediaries.
5 An adult copper dragon wants griffons nesting near the dragon’s lair gone but hopes to have the griffons—and their eggs—relocated rather than
killed.
6 A message found in the Underdark was meant for a copper dragon, who has believed for generations that the message’s original bearer betrayed them.
7 A copper dragon has been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
” refers to the item’s bearer. Magic Item’s Creator or Intended User 1d20 Creator or Intended User 1 Aberration. The item is ancient. At a glance, it seems to be covered with mucus. 2 Celestial
exquisitely crafted from the finest materials and glows with a pale radiance in moonlight, shedding Dim Light in a 5-foot radius. Any metal in the item is silver or mithral rather than iron or steel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
adventure involves social interaction and exploration, rather than combat, your work will probably be easier if you use milestone awards. Appropriate milestone awards include the following: Finding
them all over the map, and a party can easily wander into an area well beyond their power. If you’d like to steer them toward places that correspond to their level, consult the Areas by Level table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Deciphering the Mask Characters curious about the nature of Phenax’s Silence find no grand prize in the Court of Orestes. Rather than great wealth, the seer Orestes vaguely predicted the events that
left to you to choose, depending on the story you want to tell. Consult the Secrets of Phenax table, which presents several options for what divine secret Varyas’s eidolon might relate. The veracity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
okay for the character’s surroundings to shift dramatically or for unexpected individuals to show up. Don’t let these changes make the character feel like their choices don’t matter. Rather, change
situations to heighten the drama—like by turning innocents into allies or childhood friends. Timing. The test should last as long as feels dramatic and end after a character-defining moral choice. If it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
to determine your role: d8 Specialty 1 Officer 2 Scout 3 Infantry 4 Cavalry 5 Healer 6 Quartermaster 7 Standard bearer 8 Support staff (cook, blacksmith, or the like) Feature: Military Rank You
anyone who is not a proven warrior. 3 I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives, and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. 4 My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. 5 I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. 6 I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
interrupts and orders all the characters to introduce themselves rather than first sharing her own name. If the characters speak about the ghost ship, Zisatta tensely reports that sightings of a ghostly
its own realm.” Bond. “We serve Janya by defining the future instead of dwelling on the past.” Flaw. “Cross me and you’ll regret it more than you can imagine.” Caught in the Middle Both Zisatta and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, roll a d20 and consult the Manor Encounters table to determine whom or what the characters encounter. Manor Encounters d20 Encounter 1 Roll twice more on this table, using 2d10 instead of a d20
have been drafted to serve as waiters during the party in the ballroom (see “Quill’s Party” later in the adventure). Renekor’s presence is slowly warping the demiplane, causing these servants to shift allegiance, becoming loyal and obedient to the beholder rather than to Quill or the Harpers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
of the World, wherein they consult a divine oracle. The oracle requires that the adventurers retrieve some lost relics buried under Uthgardt ancestral mounds scattered throughout the North. If the
King’s Thunder. Character Advancement Rather than have you track experience points, this adventure assumes that the characters gain levels by accomplishing certain goals. At the end of each chapter is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
starry form, rather than transforming into a beast. While in your starry form, you retain your game statistics, but your body becomes luminous; your joints glimmer like stars, and glowing lines connect
of 9 or lower on the d20 as a 10. Cosmic Omen 6th-level Circle of the Stars feature Whenever you finish a long rest, you can consult your Star Map for omens. When you do so, roll a die. Until you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
lamenting the burdens of being a father of nine, he is quick to point out that the characters’ continued compliance with guild rules and regulations makes his rather difficult life “just a bitty bit
tenday for all other guild expenses Profit or Loss
At the end of every tenday, roll a d100 + 10 and consult the Running a Business table in chapter 6 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to determine whether
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
connecting to area V32. V10: Trapped Black Rose Bearer Both doors to this room are locked. A character can take the key from Guerthel (see area V4), or as an action, a character can use thieves’ tools to
north wall of the room.
The black rose bearer (see appendix A) trapped here is raging at everything in sight. Akaazi (see area V34) locked the bearer in here to prevent it from wreaking havoc
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the forest. Rather than check for random encounters as normal, once per day have each character make their choice of a Wisdom (Perception) or Intelligence (Nature) check. If any character’s check
chance of each); roll a d20 again and consult the table. Drowned Forest Random Encounters d20 Encounter 1–3 1d4 awakened trees 4–5 2d6 zombies 6–7 1d3 shambling mounds 8–9 2d4 myconid adults and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
plane of lawful evil. A devil does not choose to be lawful evil or tend toward lawful evil, but rather it is lawful evil in its essence. If it somehow ceases to be lawful evil, it changes into something
place to start defining them. Each background in this chapter includes six suggested ideals. Five of them are linked to aspects of alignment: law, chaos, good, evil, and neutrality. The last one has