before beauty diffusing coming resolve

Mercion

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

and beauty, and that those who embrace deceit should be censured and punished. Light is her domain. Alignment. Lawful good. Personality Trait. “No one dies on my watch—unless they stand

against what I hold dear.” Ideal. “Truth begets art and beauty, while deceit does nothing but tear the fabric of our souls.” Bond. “Evildoers beware! Valor’s Call is

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

“I have never imagined such beauty existed,” Goldmoon said softly. The day’s march had been difficult, but the reward at the end was beyond their dreams. The companions stood on a

ethereal beauty, in the midst of ancient forests or in silvery spires glittering with faerie light, where soft music drifts through the air and gentle fragrances waft on the breeze. Elves love nature and

Cult of the Black Earth

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

, and unyielding resolve. They are deliberate and slow to act, careful to consider their plans and gather their strength before beginning any new enterprise. Once earth cultists resolve to act, they

cruel, an extreme narcissist who delights in surrounding himself with objects of beauty and luxurious comforts. Beneath this sneering self-assurance lies a bitter being who loathes himself and holds

Mercion

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

an ideal: that truth gives life to artistry and beauty, and that those who embrace deceit should be censured and punished. Light is her domain. Alignment. Lawful good. Personality Trait. “No one dies

on my watch—unless they stand against what I hold dear.” Ideal. “Truth begets art and beauty, while deceit does nothing but tear the fabric of our souls.” Bond. “Evildoers beware! Valor’s Call is

The Dungeon Master

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

game sessions to resolve. When strung together, these adventures form an ongoing campaign. A D&D campaign can include dozens of adventures and last for months or years. A Dungeon Master gets to wear

to slaughter the adventurers but to create a campaign world that revolves around their actions and decisions, and to keep your players coming back for more! If you’re lucky, the events of your campaign will echo in the memories of your players long after the final game session is concluded.

Meeting at the Tomb

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

crowbars to open the crypt door, while Ghald keeps watch. Unferth is the group’s spokesman, although Ghald is in command. If the Kraken Society agents see the party coming, Unferth calls out a warning

citizens should find themselves engaged in an ugly bit of skulduggery involving opening a tomb. Underneath the self-deprecating manner is a stern resolve. The Kraken Society paid good money for the orb

Large Groups

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

Information. If you tell the players what the Armor Class of their opponents is, you reduce the steps of interaction needed to resolve an attack. Instead of telling you a number and asking if it hits

order to your players so they each know when their character’s turn is coming up and can think ahead about what their character will do on their next turn. Using Initiative scores (see “Running

2. Vast Cavern

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

scrap metal. Builders. Four scaladar (see appendix A) are hauling new pieces of metal to the arch and attaching them to it. The cavern is dark aside from the intermittent light of welding sparks coming

, and immunity to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical weapons that aren’t made of adamantine. Destroying the arch all but dooms the project, since Zox lacks the resolve to start

Starting Points

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

performs twice a week and the barbarian has a huge bar tab to resolve. This section explores three different starting points. Callestan is in Lower Dura. It’s a dangerous district riddled with crime and

of their problems. If you’re having trouble coming up with ideas, the DM can propose something and have you flesh out the details: “You’ve made an enemy of a Daask ogre named Brokentooth. How’d that

Cellar (C1-C3)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

characters hear a whisper coming from that direction. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14 or higher hear what sounds like a man whispering, “I can’t get out.” To others, the

Sune (god of love and beauty) on a gold chain. The item is worth 25 gp and doubles as a cameo. It contains a tiny portrait of the baron’s wife, whom the characters might recognize from the larger

Setessa's Surroundings

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

the road from Meletis known as the Guardian Way, the ruins of a round tower lie beside a rushing stream. This marks the greatest extent of ancient Setessa’s reach. A site of rich natural beauty, with

lilacs growing along the riverbank and silver fish darting in startlingly clear water, it is abandoned by Setessa and favored by travelers as a resting point on the road before coming under the eaves of

Dark Bargains and Cursed Paintings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

who sought physical power are weakened to the point of helplessness, while those who sought beauty become hideous to behold. If a creature renounces the hags’ gift before the year is up, this curse

visions of Sune. Her deep-seated insecurity over serving the god of beauty was her downfall. Hoping to develop more confidence in her role as a priest of Sune, she was drawn into a bargain with the hags

Temple Locations T10-T18

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

(50 gp each) and a silver holy symbol of Eilistraee (25 gp), the drow god of beauty, dance, and the hunt. A chain shirt and a rapier are stored inside the room’s locked chest. T11. Abandoned Shrine

above them: “Welcome, dearest ones. Come find the beauty within you.” During the day, the shrine is quiet. At night, any character moving around the shrine who has a passive Wisdom (Perception

Ranger

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

members of your franchise might panic when that crate of figurines of wondrous power you acquired turns out to all be self-activating obsidian steeds. But you have the steady nerves and earnest resolve

locales. But there’s one place you just keep coming back to. Points of Interest d8 Point of Interest 1 A secret cove a few hours’ north of town that is a known meeting spot for pirates. 2

Reaching the Bottom

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

. Coming from one direction are several voices joined in a marching song. The singing grows louder as six bipedal rabbits wearing clothing emerge from the fog. Two of them tug at the reins of a giant

(Intimidation) group check. If the group check succeeds, the brigands are cowed by the characters’ resolve and retreat into the swamp rather than risk getting whomped by the party. On a failed check, the

Vault Guards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

interrupts them. Any character who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14 or higher hears the guard coming 2 rounds before the guard enters the room. Evading Guards When guards are present in an area

, characters can resolve encounters without resorting to combat. Some examples are listed below, though the characters may come up with creative alternatives: Bluffing. A character can lie their way

Danger in the Hills

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

”) or might reconnoiter the area (see “Tunnels to the Dragon’s Lair”). Use the “Surface” half of Nakiri’s Lair map for either approach. Hill Giant Camp If the characters follow the sounds coming from the

natural beauty of their surroundings. They sit in a rough circle, belching and laughing loudly. Two equally enormous flightless birds with axe-like beaks shift restlessly nearby. Several of the

I'Cath

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

I’Cath, Darklord Tsien Chiang rules a golden vision of the city—a place of ultimate beauty and efficiency where all things move according to her design. For her, it is near perfection. For her people

rush through their days, scavenging what they can in hopes of enduring the coming night. Every twilight, Tsien Chiang climbs the spirit-infested Ping’On Tower and tolls the Nightingale Bell. This

Evereska

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

folk have taken it upon themselves to speak on such topics rather heatedly. I’m hopeful that the coming decades will smooth over these differences and sooth the contentions. Evereska is a beautiful place, and I see no reason to mar that beauty with an argument among friends.

Druid

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

the ancient dance of bigger creatures consuming smaller creatures. And let’s face it, those smaller creatures probably had it coming to them. Druids are natural-born leaders. We are beasts of war and

fur or feathers for a short while. Nature in Unlikely Places Even the most urban of locations feature sites of natural beauty and primal energy. You quickly become familiar with all such locations

The Seldarine

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

eyes Gadhelyn CN Independence, outlawry Nature, Trickery Leaf-shaped arrowhead Hanali Celanil CG Love, beauty, the arts Life Golden heart Kirith Sotheril NG Divination, illusion

Adventurer’s Guide Corellon Larethian The creator of all elves is both chaos and beauty personified. Corellon is as fluid and changeable as a breeze or a brook — quick to anger, but equally quick to

Annam and the Ordning

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

in conflict with one of his siblings. To hill giants, these stories make Grolantor a figure to be admired. Among the other giants, Grolantor is the butt of every joke, always coming out poorly in

. Stone giants frequently appeal to her as an artistic muse, trusting that her love of beauty will inspire their work. Karontor Karontor is the elder twin of Grolantor. In a handful of myths, Karontor

Battlefield Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

is soon breached, so it doesn’t matter whether the party faces their foes on the ramparts or inside the town: more undead are always coming! In the first round, the players face three ghasts per

. Use your judgement to resolve any plans that the players devise and award them appropriately (see “Narrative Combat”). If the gate is demolished, the players must hold the line alongside the defenders

Nangalore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

flattery festered with poisonous vanity in Zalkoré’s mind until she bargained with an erinyes to retain her youth and beauty forever. The erinyes fulfilled the deal by transforming the queen into a medusa

the jungle: a hanging garden of exotic beauty. Water streams down the steps between two massive elephant carvings. Beyond them, a broad, flooded avenue runs arrow-straight for more than a hundred feet

Clerks' Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Harmonium. Residents of the Clerks’ Ward claim it’s the safest and most honest ward in Sigil. Conflict usually occurs on paper, and structured forums for debate allow folks to resolve disagreements

without resorting to violence. Despite its rigidity, the Clerks’ Ward is a place of beauty and wonder, due in large part to the presence of the Society of Sensation. For each strict fact-checker, policy

Gnome Gods

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

Cleverthrush LN Law, thought Knowledge Interlocking gears Segojan Earthcaller NG Earth, the dead Grave,* Light Glowing gemstone Sheyanna Flaxenstrand CG Love, beauty, passion Light Two

send an omen to nudge a group of gnomes in a certain direction, or even manifest an avatar in the middle of a gnome burrow. When Garl makes one of these rare appearances, it is to resolve a dispute that

Wyrmheart Mine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

, which serves as the kobolds’ egg nursery. These kobolds protect their eggs with flinty resolve. The mossy niches in the walls contain a total of thirty eggs. 6C. Rolling Stone Trap A tripwire

. (The urds easily hear it coming and get out of the way.) Everyone in the sphere’s path must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 22 (4d10) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. Instead of

Locations on the Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

have enough warning, both the dragons hide and wait to see who enters. The only intruders that the dragons do not object to are frost giants coming to feed them or bearing treasure to add to the dragons

drinking horn set with eight gems. Across the table is Estia, his lady (use the cloud giant statistics, altered as for Grugnur), a fierce beauty with a cloak of saber-tooth tiger hide about her and an iron

High Hall Cathedral

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

. Though he is not truly in danger of losing this ability (his resolve is simply shaken), this can provide a roleplaying opportunity for the characters to boost his spirits and strengthen his faith. H5

fates of these commoners. If the characters are dawdling because the players don’t appreciate the gravity of the threat to the survivors in the cathedral, coming upon deceased commoners can help underline

Encounter Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

(Perception) score hears faint crying coming from a small stand of stones. Investigating the cries reveals a tiny winged figure, head in hands. This is Thunderwing, a sprite. She immediately gravitates

resembles that of a humanoid. Four ropy, fibrous antennae grow from her forehead, somehow enhancing her disgusting and compelling beauty. Her lower half is a mass of writhing, pulsing tentacles covered with

Areas of the Villa

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

, creatures that have telepathy can’t communicate telepathically with creatures outside the attic unless the doors are open. Terenzio and Elzerina have heard howling coming from the attic two or three

accidentally offended one another. They have changed into dueling garb and are fighting with rapiers to resolve their differences while onlookers drink wine and cheer them on. C25a. Garden Balcony This

Areas of the Water Temple

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

. If she knows a fight is coming, Thuluna grabs the potions out of her wooden chest. She hates beauty, so she targets the best-looking character. If the fight goes against her, she pleads for mercy and

the cult, he reveals, “Only through destruction can the errors of this world be mended. The coming flood shall wash away all who are unworthy.” Treasure Gar carries Drown (see chapter 7). The water

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

stony debris and rubble lie scattered on the floor. An ornate fountain is built into the eastern wall. Though cracked and stained, the fountain’s overarching carving of a diving dragon retains its beauty

smell the stench of rotten meat coming from the other side. 30. Mama Rat An oppressive smell suffuses the air, rising from chewed carcasses of cave rats, smaller vermin, and a few humanoid-looking

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