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Monk
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Basic Rules (2014)
landscapes of the worlds of D&D, tiny refuges from the flow of ordinary life, where time seems to stand still. The monks who live there seek personal perfection through contemplation and rigorous
nearby towns or villages and exchanging their service for food and other goods. As versatile warriors, monks often end up protecting their neighbors from monsters or tyrants. For a monk, becoming an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Training and Asceticism Small walled cloisters dot the landscapes of the worlds of D&D, tiny refuges from the flow of ordinary life, where time seems to stand still. The monks who live there seek
monsters or tyrants. For a monk, becoming an adventurer means leaving a structured, communal lifestyle to become a wanderer. This can be a harsh transition, and monks don’t undertake it lightly. Those who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Training and Asceticism Small walled cloisters dot the landscapes of the worlds of D&D, tiny refuges from the flow of ordinary life, where time seems to stand still. The monks who live there seek
monsters or tyrants. For a monk, becoming an adventurer means leaving a structured, communal lifestyle to become a wanderer. This can be a harsh transition, and monks don’t undertake it lightly. Those who
Paladin
Legacy
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while you were at prayer? Did another paladin sense the potential within you and decide to train you as a squire? Or did some terrible event—the destruction of your home, perhaps—drive you to
your quests? Perhaps you stumbled into a sacred grove or a hidden elven enclave and found yourself called to protect all such refuges of goodness and beauty. Or you might have known from your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Lich Spirit Jars The process of becoming a lich is involved, dangerous, and unique to each would-be lich. If the rite succeeds, the lich’s soul is bound to a spirit jar, a specially prepared magical
inspire where a lich hides its soul. Lich Spirit Jars 1d8 The Lich’s Spirit Jar Is... 1 A bottle or puzzle box inscribed with sigils. 2 A contract folded into a paper figure. 3 The first magic item
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
some terrible event — the destruction of your home, perhaps — drive you to your quests? Perhaps you stumbled into a sacred grove or a hidden elven enclave and found yourself called to protect all such
refuges of goodness and beauty. Or you might have known from your earliest memories that the paladin’s life was your calling, almost as if you had been sent into the world with that purpose stamped on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
character’s soul might demand a service by way of compensation. Such services drive the character toward committing evil or morally questionable acts designed to make the character more amenable to
darker deals in the future. Here are a few examples: Without using magical coercion, the character must convince another mortal to enter into an infernal contract with the devil. The character is told
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
franchise. He has each of the characters sign a contract crammed full of legalese and double-talk. Any character who reads the document and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check can
accordingly. With the contract signed, the ruins of Tresendar Manor become the franchise’s starter headquarters! One of the benefits of Head Office negotiating with Harbin Wester for the lease to the manor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
some terrible event — the destruction of your home, perhaps — drive you to your quests? Perhaps you stumbled into a sacred grove or a hidden elven enclave and found yourself called to protect all such
refuges of goodness and beauty. Or you might have known from your earliest memories that the paladin’s life was your calling, almost as if you had been sent into the world with that purpose stamped on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
the marauders, who consist of at least an ogre and some bugbears. Harbin is offering a 100 gp contract to any group that can drive the marauders and any goblin companions away. If the party pursues
encourages the characters to keep up the pressure on the Cragmaw goblins. He offers the party a 500 gp reward if they can locate Cragmaw Castle and defeat or drive off the band’s leader. Sildar suggests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
(1d12) damage and must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or contract a disease called super-tetanus (see below). The walls, ceiling, and floor of the area between the pits are covered with a
. The creature takes 11 (2d10) damage at the start of each of its turns. If a victim is not cured by other means, it can repeat the saving throw at the end of every minute after becoming exposed, ending the effect on itself with a successful save.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Quest Goals To complete the Axeholm Quest, adventurers must kill or drive out all the monsters in the fortress. AXEHOLM FEATURES
In the dwarves’ absence, Axeholm has become a dark, sullen tomb
and handles.
Light. The walls are lined with torch sconces, but the torches burned down long ago. Adventurers require darkvision or their own light sources to see inside.
Stench. A foul stench lingers in Axeholm, becoming stronger as one gets closer to the resident ghouls.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
that could drive a weak-willed person to madness. It takes time for a character to learn to control their mark, and in time people may be hurt. If an aberrant mark grants fire bolt, the person who
carries it might have severely burned or even killed a loved one. Imagine having the power to cast charm person but being unable to control it and having people you care about suddenly becoming slavishly
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon wyrmlings' scales are dull yellow-orange and have a cloudy or filmy look. As they age, their scales harden and clarify, becoming translucent and faceted, and ranging from bright yellow to rich
drive the giant away.
2
An adult topaz dragon and an adult bronze dragon are finding their centuries-old enmity turning into a more romantic passion.
3
A djinni hopes to convince a topaz
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
ideas for how you might use the Heralds of the Comet to drive the action of an entire campaign. Heralds as an Adversary Use these ideas to inspire adventures that feature the Heralds of the Comet as
associates only with other initiates. The only way the person will talk to the characters is if the characters show (real or feigned) interest in becoming initiates themselves. Perhaps the person has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
decadence until their infernal pacts come due. To prevent the gate-town from becoming so evil that it experiences a cosmic realignment, Duchess Zelza Zurkbane (lawful evil succubus) and her senators have
dominance are never quenched in the desiccated valley, where each victory feels hollower than the last. CoupleOfKooks “Who needs an iron fist when you have a contract?”
–Duchess Zelza Zurkbane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Rank and File While the Lords of the Nine set the overall direction of the Hells, it is the rank and file — uncounted numbers of lesser devils — that drive their schemes forward. Denizens of the
recognize a devil’s deeds. Souls. Each time a devil signs a contract that pledges a mortal’s soul to the Nine Hells, that devil receives credit for the achievement. A stronger soul, such as a mighty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
conquering and uniting all nations under a totalitarian government that will enforce the dragon’s benevolent laws.
4 A gold dragon has been attacking travelers in an effort to drive them away from
style.
2 A young gold dragon lives in a cluster of stone spires and has secured the service of the galeb duhr who watch over the site.
3 An arcanaloth has secured a contract requiring a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
to drive the action of a campaign: Evil Cult. Wicked cultists infiltrate a peaceful realm to free an ancient evil entity trapped in a dungeon. Releasing the entity would surely spell the realm’s doom
symbolize the decadence and corruption of civilization, and mages are the classic villains of these settings. Magic items are therefore rare and often dangerous. Consider conflicts like these to drive the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
with the Lords’ Alliance might have to be at least 5th level before becoming a stingblade, at least 10th level to be a warduke, and at least 15th level to be a lioncrown. You can set these thresholds of
at least 3 renown within that organization, becoming friendly by default only when a character has gained 10 renown within the Emerald Enclave. These thresholds apply only to the default attitude of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
clockwise, completing one full rotation in 1 minute.
Storm. The clouds around the castle darken and churn, becoming rumbling thunderclouds over a period of 1 minute. Until then, the calm rune cannot
above). Rath Modar then uses his fly spell to escape. Characters Seize the Castle. If the adventurers befriend Blagothkus and drive off the cultists and the dragon, they may fly it anywhere, though
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
gently clockwise, completing one full rotation in 1 minute.
Storm. The clouds around the castle darken and churn, becoming rumbling thunderclouds over a period of 1 minute. Until then, the calm rune
). Rath Modar then uses his fly spell to escape. Characters Seize the Castle. If the adventurers befriend Blagothkus and drive off the cultists and the dragon, they may fly it anywhere, though they will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
kingdoms in the North and the Heartlands, becoming the shield dwarves. Those who remained became the gold dwarves. Gold dwarf scholars point to Abbathor as the cause of this division, claiming that the
development, armies of gold dwarves returned to drive the drow from the region. At the site that would come to be known as the Great Rift, they shaped the underground canyons and passages to their needs, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
telepathy to politely instruct the intruders to leave the area. If the intruders behave threateningly or ignore its warnings, the magen tries to drive them away using suggestion spells, or failing that
becoming a brain in a jar (see appendix C). The three wizards have been driven mad by their undead existence. Dispelling the illusion drives them into a furious rage. Visitors who ruin the ball in any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Constitution saving throw for each niche or urn they search or contract sewer plague (see chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Treasure. Amid the rotted remains on each of the six stacked burial
and tells his overprotective partner, Callisos, what has happened. Both of the lampads then return to try to drive the characters off. Eidolon. Varyas’s flitterstep eidolon (see chapter 6) dwells in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
recount his heroic exploits in the Battle of Emridy Meadows seven years ago, when warriors from across the Central Flanaess united to drive the forces of wickedness from the Temple of Elemental Evil (see
are shelved, free for visitors to peruse (but not remove from the library). The library has several sages and scribes under contract to write books, mostly detailing current affairs in the city. An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Talltree Thuunlakalaga. After becoming separated from his hunting party during a blizzard, Kapanuk was ambushed by duergar and brought to the fortress for interrogation. Since he knows nothing about Ten
pearls (2,500 gp). Chest 7 contains a 2-foot-tall stone statuette of Demogorgon that weighs 50 pounds. Anyone who looks into the statue’s eyes must succeed on a DC 14 Charisma saving throw or contract a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Long Road. It’s clear that the giants mean no harm to the townsfolk. If the characters defeat the giants or drive them off before they can grab food, Tylandar Roaringhorn (NG male Chondathan human noble
harnessed horses or oxen can be driven through the water to bathe them, drive off flies, and let them drink. It also boasts a tanner, a smith, some horse dealers and trainers who keep extensive stables, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the mud is contaminated. Anyone who falls in must also succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or contract sewer plague (see “Diseases” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The crane’s
cloudkill, catching the victim of Eye of Corruption. He uses fear to drive the characters away from him and, with luck, into the lingering cloudkill spell. Finally, he mixes fireball and his melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
overrun by insects or hives of similar creatures, likely manipulated by magic, otherworldly intelligence, or environmental factors to infest an area in countless numbers and drive out all competing life
beneath one random creature, creating a quicksand pit (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide). 61–65 One random creature in the region must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or contract the sight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
hallucinations that inevitably drive them to violence or death. Dreadful Visions. The madness of Belashyrra is tied to sight: images that can’t be unseen, horrific hallucinations, the fear of blindness and
often work with Dyrrn’s cults, many of which are obsessed with evolution—through the use of symbionts or by becoming an aberration. Those who worship the Stealer of Thoughts believe that Dyrrn will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
commoner), has built up her business by becoming a trusted supplier to inns across the valley. She prefers not to know about “the dangers of the wilderlands” and “such nonsense as dark magic.” Nahaeliya
wagons from nearby farms. Farmers drive in from homesteads miles away to sell all manner of in-season produce, cheese, cider and cider vinegar, and last year’s pickled beets in jugs. On the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
encouraged Gorkoh to expand his Common vocabulary, with inconsistent results. Since becoming separated from Caerhan during a carrion crawler attack, Gorkoh has hidden here waiting for his mentor to return. He
to expand the sewer system beyond the prototype. But then creatures native to the plane of filth came through the gate in the wrong direction. After hiring mercenaries to drive the creatures back, the