before been driving contact relatively

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

that, avoiding offense. Standing about 3 feet tall, they appear relatively harmless and so have managed to survive for centuries in the shadow of empires and on the edges of wars and political strife

communities travel as a way of life, driving wagons or guiding boats from place to place and maintaining no permanent home. AFFABLE AND POSITIVE Halflings try to get along with everyone else and are

Warlock

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

Warlock Warlocks are relatively rare in Greyhawk, but as Iuz has ascended to power, he has begun to offer power directly to those who choose to serve him. Some of the other mysterious powers of Oerth

, most notably Vecna and Tharizdun, also offer pacts to warlocks who dare contact them. Both Iuz and Vecna fit the Undying patron’s role. Iuz, in particular, uses offers of power to corrupt and

Whorlstone Tunnels

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

relatively regular dimensions. They are known for their unusual rock formations and abundant patches of fungi, and for being suffused with faerzress (see chapter 2). There are currently two factions

Steelshadow V, the cultists plan to inflict a curse on the stone giants of Clan Cairngorm that causes them to grow second heads, driving them insane. WHORLSTONE TUNNELS: GENERAL FEATURES The following

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

resources or territory. Such conflicts aren’t common, because two tribes will always prefer to expand in different directions if they come into contact, but they do happen. For example, two

, since food is relatively scarce in such areas. Partly out of fear and partly because their eyes are sensitive to sunlight, kobolds prefer the security of a cave to living in the open air, and can be

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Adventure Hooks The Solar Bastion offers many opportunities for driving adventures in your campaign, whether or not a Deck of Many Things appears. Use these ideas to inspire adventures that feature

the knights of the Solar Bastion; the nonplayer characters named here also appear in the Solar Bastion Contact table below, and the stat block for Sir Jared is presented at the end of the chapter

Small and Practical

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

relatively harmless and so have managed to survive for centuries in the shadow of empires and on the edges of wars and political strife. They are inclined to be stout, weighing between 40 and 45 pounds

halflings’ hard work and loyal outlook offer them abundant rewards and creature comforts. Some halfling communities travel as a way of life, driving wagons or guiding boats from place to place and

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

, Eravien has heard relatively little of the recent events in the Underdark, and he is initially unconvinced of the importance of the party’s mission. If they can convince him otherwise, Lord Eravien

can confirm the target isn’t Khelessa in disguise. The Lords’ Alliance lost contact with Khelessa months ago, so Eravien doesn’t know where she is. Should Lord Eravien come under attack, use the

Leaving Elturel

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

infernal iron that is 5 feet thick. See chapter 5 for more information on breaking these infernal chains. The chain links are covered in 1-foot-long iron barbs that make them relatively easy to move

(Athletics) check or fall. Fiendish magic within the posts and chains makes prolonged contact with them unbearable. Once per minute, any creature in contact with the infernal iron must make a DC 10

Madness

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

. Going Mad Various magical effects can inflict madness on an otherwise stable mind. Certain spells, such as contact other plane and symbol, can cause insanity, and you can use the madness rules here

chapter 9, “Dungeon Master’s Workshop”), a creature makes a Sanity saving throw instead. Madness Effects Madness can be short-term, long-term, or indefinite. Most relatively mundane effects impose

Getting About

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

atop the easternmost point of this spur stands Castle Waterdeep. If you can see these landmarks, it’s relatively easy to orient yourself. The mountain peak looms over the southern third of the city near

provides additional open-air bench seating on its roof. The driver sits at the level of the roof seating, providing a vantage point to see over other traffic and make eye contact with other dray drivers

Renown

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

within an organization comes with certain benefits, as defined by you. A character of low rank might gain access to a reliable contact and adventure leads, a safe house, or a trader willing to offer a

network that seeks to expand its influence and power throughout the Forgotten Realms. The public face of the Black Network appears relatively benign. It offers the best and cheapest goods and services

Headquarters Features

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

spell effects, and more. These benefits are gained automatically, as a general reward for the characters’ adventuring success driving franchise advancement. So it’s important that everyone is aware

contact with a warded area takes 13 (3d8) lightning damage, and must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or have its speed reduced to 0 until the start of its next turn. Grease Compartment. Whether

Traveling to Phandalin

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

catches her scent on one of the characters if they’ve been in recent contact with her. Free-Market Lizardfolk As the party skirts the Mere of Dead Men on the High Road, they come across a

am — ” But the bugbears interrupt with the hafts of their weapons, knocking the wind out of the lizardfolk and driving it to its knees. The poor creature catches sight of your party, looking at all of

Haven Locations

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

in this area. The furniture here is of similar construction to that seen in area H3, surviving for centuries in the relatively dry environment of the haven but eventually succumbing to rot. The room is

finally released from The Scrivener’s Tale, then attacks at once. (During the fight, you can have Teles use sending to contact the characters in a panic, telling them that The Scrivener’s Tale flared

Magical Phenomena

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

springs, driving off strangers or demanding a worthy price for access to the mystical waters. While many enchanted springs bear the blessings of wild gods or fey beings, some are tainted. These might be

surfaces in the environment and launch caustic spittle. The mimic colony chooses a cube of nonmagical, inanimate material in physical contact with it. The cube can be up to 15 feet on a side. The colony

Daoine Gloine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

issued forth, driving the kenku from Daoine Gloine and effectively sealing the city away from the rest of the world. The entire site — including the entrance to Kwalish’s second lab — now spreads

any creature within 10 feet of its surface, or an Engulf attack against any creature in contact with its surface. Alternatively, it can replace any of its pseudopod attacks with attempts to shove a

Brimstone Hold Locations

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

warning the first time anyone makes unapproved contact with a prisoner, and they turn hostile after a second instance, attempting to subdue and capture the offender. Most of the prisoners are too fearful

and cracked, and the room’s walls are veined with narrow fissures that disappear into darkness. The Book of Vile Darkness If the characters had a relatively easy time getting here, add two

Maelstrom Level 2

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

, but contact with an antimagic field causes her to revert to her dragon form. It’s unlikely that characters will have access to such powerful magic, but if all else fails, they can simply attack her

driving a wedge or iron spike into its seam to prevent the plate from moving), doing so with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. Treasure The first crate holds six folded, giant-sized rugs made from

Wedding Itinerary

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

characters have a different plan, they can execute it now. The party can contact Flabbergast to have him perform the ritual at any time. Secrets. No secrets specifically activate at this time. However

. Despite how strong the doors and magic of the vaults are, the walls between adjacent vaults are relatively thin. Dealing 40 bludgeoning or force damage to an inner wall creates a hole wide enough for a

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

is meditating. He is roused by the sound of combat or any direct attempts to contact him. Unless cornered, he flees to area 20 and returns with the occupants of that room. If they are gone or slain

alliance, united for the purpose of driving the sahuagin back into the deeps. 39. Minister’s Sleeping Quarters A single bed is set against the east wall. A small wooden bookcase containing five books

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