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Avarice

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

challenge, even when the odds are clearly stacked against her. Seeing other wizards as a threat, paranoia rules her life. Avarice has been a member of the Arcane Brotherhood for almost two years. She

urged her to seek out the Black Sword. Avarice didn’t know who or what the Black Sword was until she was approached by cultists of Levistus bearing swordlike shards of chardalyn worn as pendants

Giff

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

blossom into hard feelings, loud arguments, and head-butting contests, but they rarely escalate beyond that. Creating Your Character When you create your D&D character, you decide whether your

character is a member of the human race or one of the game’s fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation

High Fae Noble

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

until the end of the high fae’s next turn. Ridicule. When a creature misses the high fae with an attack roll, the high fae magically mocks the creature, dealing 5 (2d4);{"diceNotation":"2d4

untamed wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always be repaid, promises must be honored

Fireside Contests

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

Fireside Contests The Fireside contests are described below. They can be run in any order. The rules of the Fireside contests are as follows. Competitors. Any number of characters can partake in each

wrestler competes in each contest against any characters who take part. Purposefully dealing damage to another competitor immediately disqualifies the attacker. Other forms of interference—such as

2. Goblin Blind

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

contested by the goblins’ passive Wisdom (Perception) score to avoid being surprised. See the Basic Rules for more information on ability check contests. Thickets. The thickets around the clearing are

difficult terrain, but they aren’t dangerous—just annoying. They provide half cover to creatures behind them. (See “Difficult Terrain” and “Cover” in the Basic Rules for more information.)

The Role of Rules

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

The Role of Rules Why even have Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The game’s rules are meant to

help organize, and even inspire, the action of a D&D campaign. The rules are a tool, and we want our tools to be as effective as possible. No matter how good those tools might be, they need a group of

Special Weapons

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

Special Weapons Weapons with special rules are described here. Lance. You have disadvantage when you use a lance to attack a target within 5 feet of you. Also, a lance requires two hands to wield

creature can use its action to make a DC 10 Strength check, freeing itself or another creature within its reach on a success. Dealing 5 slashing damage to the net (AC 10) also frees the creature without

The Role of Rules

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

The Role of Rules Why even have a column like Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The game’s rules

are meant to help organize, and even inspire, the action of a D&D campaign. The rules are a tool, and we want our tools to be as effective as possible. No matter how good those tools might be, they

Dealing with Amrik

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

Dealing with Amrik Unless the characters attack him at once, Amrik assumes they’ve come to him for a loan. He is more than happy to provide one, up to a limit of 150 gp (the amount currently carried

paying it back. Characters who plan to rip off Amrik must succeed on a Charisma (Deception) check contested by Amrik’s Wisdom (Insight) check, as described under “Contests” in chapter 7 of the

15. Way to Wyllowwood

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

puncture wounds (from poisoned drow shortswords). Arch Gate to Level 5. Embedded in the southeast wall is a stone arch, its keystone and base stones each bearing an engraving of an old man

clutching a staff. The stone arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: The gate opens for 1 minute when the arch is tapped three times with a staff of any kind

Respect for the DM

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

“Know Your Players” in chapter 2), but it can cross a line into being exploitative, interfering with everyone else’s fun. Setting clear expectations is essential when dealing with this kind of rules

(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when you’re narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice

Respect for the DM

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

everyone else’s fun. Setting clear expectations is essential when dealing with this kind of rules exploitation. Bear these principles in mind: Rules Aren’t Physics. The rules of the game are meant to

(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when you’re narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice

Lorinda's Powers and Dominion

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

Lorinda’s Powers and Dominion Lorinda is a green hag of extreme age. In her true form, she carries her darling family—three grim dolls she calls Laveeda, Leticia, and Laoirse. When dealing with the

figure wearing a cloak of moth wings and bearing a branch burning with torches. Using her control of the land as Tepest’s Darklord, Mother brings bounty to fields and flocks, or curses farms with

Into the Astral Sea

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

to be around. Commodore Krux If he isn’t sulking, Krux practices his aim with his firearms, and he invites the characters to join him. Five wooden targets line the port bow, each bearing the poorly

the ante. The rules are as follows: Each player chooses any number of d6s and shakes them in a cup. Everyone rolls and reveals their dice at the same time. The player with the highest total wins, but

Companion Mounts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

creature can’t give the companion commands. If a companion rampages while bearing a rider, that rider counts as being within 5 feet of the companion when determining which creature the companion attacks

rules, with the following adjustments: Barding for Small companions weighs half as much as the equivalent armor for Humanoids. Barding for Medium companions weighs the same as Humanoid armor, while

L14. Study

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

curtains of moss and ivy are numerous bookshelves bearing ancient tomes, and built into one of the bookcases is a tall oval mirror in a wooden frame. Flickering candlelight emanates from the eye sockets of

Seelie and Unseelie courts. (Volumes 3 and 8 are missing from Skabatha’s collection and can be found in chapter 4.) Three Rules to Rule By is a thin, dog-eared book that describes the rules of hospitality

13. Recreation Room

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

attempt to copy Wormriddle’s spell scroll was successful, Elan’s book also contains legend lore. 13b. Arch Gate to Level 6 Arch. Embedded in the south wall is a stone arch bearing images of beholders

. Arch Gate. The arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If a creature flies or levitates within 5 feet of the arch, the gate opens for 1 minute. Characters must be

Difficulty Class

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

forcing a saving throw, use the standard formula for calculating a save DC (see “Calculated DCs” below). Calculated DCs For some ability checks and most saving throws, the rules default to the following

checks that are contests between two creatures. For example, if one creature is holding a door shut, use its Strength modifier and Proficiency Bonus to set the DC for opening the door. When another

Difficulty Class

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

Nearly impossible 30 The numbers associated with these categories of difficulty are meant to be easy to keep in your head, so that you don’t have to refer to these rules every time you decide on a

contests, saving throws, or attack rolls. Having proficiency with a skill or tool can also grant automatic success. If a character’s proficiency bonus applies to his or her ability check, the character

General Features

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

filters through the arrow slits around the castle. During the day, this provides dim light in most areas. At night, all areas are dark. Walls. Exterior walls and load-bearing interior walls are 5 feet

“Cover” in the Basic Rules). DISGUISED CHARACTERS Rather than storm Cragmaw Castle with weapons in hand, clever characters might try to talk their way inside. For example, they might don the scarlet

Faerie Dragon Adventures

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

stolen a dangerous magic item from a wizard’s workshop, without any idea of what it actually does. 7 A faerie dragon has stumbled upon the recently dead corpse of a centaur messenger bearing a

branches of a tree that recently received the benefit of a druid’s awaken spell and promises to teach the awakened tree in exchange for shelter and companionship. 7 A faerie dragon rules a pack

Eye of the All-Father

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

creature must use an action to push or pull on the heavy door, opening it with a successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check. See area 6 for rules on dealing with giant doors that are frozen shut. Frost

Something Fishy in Town

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

Something Fishy in Town After dealing with the members of the Cult of Talos, the characters should be in a hurry to get to Leilon and see what is happening. Approaching the Town. By following the

. At the center of the ruins, a tall tower, mostly collapsed, rests atop a bluff. The only intact stone building sits at the bottom of the bluff, its white façade bearing the mark of Lathander

Goristro

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

victims of these monsters’ wrath. Goristros resemble hunched, primeval minotaurs bearing the scars of Abyssal wars or wounds from mighty war machines. Their appearance reflects that of their creator

without expending extra movement to do so. Corrosive Form. Nonmagical ammunition is destroyed immediately after hitting the ooze and dealing any damage. Any nonmagical weapon takes a cumulative −1 penalty

Weapon Properties

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

effectively. Light. A light weapon is small and easy to handle, making it ideal for use when fighting with two weapons. See the rules for two-weapon fighting in chapter 9. Loading. Because of the time required

has unusual rules governing its use, explained in the weapon’s description (see "Special Weapons" later in this section). Thrown. If a weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon to make a

Aroon Family Pepper Challenge

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

human garbed in a garish red-and-green uniform, welcomes characters who seek to participate in the Aroon Family Pepper Challenge. The assistant outlines the rules: Participants sit at a table with a

prior to the competition. If the characters agree to the rules, the assistant asks them to wait a few moments for the next event to begin. If four or more characters choose to participate, they are the

Vlaakith's Dilemma

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

might be compromised. So she addresses the problem by not dealing with it directly, but by trying to encourage her indolent followers to find purpose in meaningful activities that don’t involve plundering

. She regularly arranges contests, scavenger hunts, and other trials to keep her servants involved in purposeful activity, but the attraction of such diversions wears off after a brief time. Most of

Nobility

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

abroad, as well as the many expressions of the arts. They spend coin to fund celebrations, contests at the Field of Triumph, upkeep at the city’s temples and shrines, civic projects, guild events, and

nobility, because when you have interaction with a noble, you are at the same time dealing with one’s entire family — as well as a network of business associates and allies. That situation can put you in a troublesome spot if you are unaware of the noble’s connections. Waterdeep at Night

11. Drow Outpost

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

reinforcements from areas 11b and 11c. If the battle is not going their way, a second whistle brings the quaggoths from area 12b. Treasure. Balryn wears an obsidian scarab bearing the insignia of House

the arch’s keystone. Pallets. Six pallets lie spread out in the room. The arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: Feeding a gold coin into the keystone’s slot

Overkill Attacks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

of goblin minions (each with 6 hit points). She hits a goblin minion with her longsword and uses Divine Smite, dealing 8 slashing damage and 11 radiant damage to the target for a total of 19 damage

rogue is hidden and takes aim at a group of zombie minions (each with 6 hit points) with his light crossbow (which has a short range of 80 feet). He hits a zombie minion with his crossbow, dealing

Sinister Sunbeams

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

trees, dealing 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage. Arboreal fungus releases a cloud of toxic spores in the area. The character must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or take 3 (1d6) poison damage

be patrolling the area around the hag’s cottage, and will invite the characters to meet Banrion in gratitude for them dealing with the hag threat. Offer of Help At some point, Mother Stag arrives on

Meeting the Secretary

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

project image when dealing with her agents. Personality Trait. “Others need to know only what’s necessary to accomplish my goals.” Ideal. “Peace, efficiency, and the smooth running of the imperial machine

historian. Secretary Wei also presents a scroll bearing a contract for the characters to sign. The contract calls for an initial payment of 1,000 gp per character, plus an additional 1,000 gp per character

Yartar

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

Fortuitous Happenstance. The Shieldmeet festival features a number of games of chance, skill, and bravery, from dice and darts, to drunken running, to wrestling and other physical contests

where she hears audiences. Feasts are often held here, though more often, the hall sees activity in its side rooms, where merchants dealing in large quantities of goods, or making deals and proposals that affect the entire community, can meet in comfort.

Attacking the Citadel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

the fray, arriving just as the characters finish dealing with Commander Vael’s flagship: Seven dragons with multicolored scales and gaseous wings slither through Wildspace with their mouths agape like

brandishes Xedalli’s ring of shooting stars; the dragons have been trained since birth not to harm anyone bearing such a ring.

Creating a Monster Stat Block

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

use the proficiency bonus in later steps, so jot it down now or remember it. Step 7. Armor Class A monster’s Armor Class has a direct bearing on its challenge rating, and vice versa. You can

A monster’s hit points have a direct bearing on its challenge rating, and vice versa. You can determine your monster’s hit points in one of two ways. Use the Table. You can start with the monster’s

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