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Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
use a bonus action to mentally command the creatures you make with this spell, issuing the same command to all of them. To receive the command, a creature must be within 60 feet of you. You decide
Threads of dark power leap from your fingers to pierce up to five Small or Medium corpses you can see within range. Each corpse immediately stands up and becomes undead. You decide whether it is a
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
and receive the attention of medics. You are also paid a salary of 1 gp (a Boros-minted 1-zino coin) per week, which (combined with free lodging in your garrison) enables you to maintain a poor
; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival.
3
I showed mercy to an injured, now-grateful Dimir spy.
4
I suspect someone I know is a Golgari assassin, but I can’t prove it
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
member you can receive free healing and care at a Selesnya enclave, though you must provide any material components needed for spells.
Selesnya Guild Spells
Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic
Selesnya contact; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival.
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I have a sibling in the Simic Combine, and we argue every time we see each other.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
8. Temporary Hit Points Temporary hit points aren’t cumulative. If you have temporary hit points and receive more of them, you don’t add them together, unless a game feature says you can. Instead, you decide which temporary hit points to keep.
Paladin
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
of the world, but even fewer people can claim the true calling of a paladin. When they do receive the call, these warriors turn from their former occupations and take up arms to fight evil. Sometimes
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Setting the Tone A Morgrave campaign is a coming of age story in a fantasy world. In between delving into ruins and uncovering demonic schemes, the player characters need to decide what to do with
who accomplishes a meaningful personal goal could receive one to five hero points, as described in chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Another twist that works well with a Morgrave campaign is to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Preparing for the Drowned Ones The hermitage offers an abundance of tactical opportunities to defend against the coming attack. Invite the players to concoct a plan to reinforce the old fortress, and
to decide on a course of action for when the drowned ones breach the defenses. The survivors do not participate in combat against the drowned ones. Even if they aid in the defensive preparations, come nightfall they retreat to area 25.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
regret the loss of your offering? Did you receive the blessing you sought? Did you expect this or not? Have you had to flee a natural disaster? What happened? Did you lose something while fleeing? What
happened to your friends and family? Have you trained with the Watchers of the Ashes? Do you seek omens in smoke or disasters? Do you seek evidence of some coming doom?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Rezmir Because they are enemies, Rezmir does not warn Talis that attackers might be coming through the portal on her heels, but instead slips off to Skyreach Castle (see chapter 8) with the intent of
Captain Othelstan in Parnast to receive a full report on the status of the cult raids and to inform the captain of the possible arrival of adventurers. Tracking her successfully requires a DC 23 Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
temporary hit points and receive more of them, you decide whether to keep the ones you have or to gain the new ones. For example, if a spell grants you 12 temporary hit points when you already have 10
your hit point maximum. A character can, therefore, be at full hit points and receive temporary hit points. Healing can't restore temporary hit points, and they can't be added together. If you have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Rezmir Because they are enemies, Rezmir does not warn Talis that attackers might be coming through the portal on her heels, but instead slips off to Skyreach Castle (see chapter 8) with the intent of
Captain Othelstan in Parnast to receive a full report on the status of the cult raids and to inform the captain of the possible arrival of adventurers. Tracking her successfully requires a DC 23 Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, issuing the same command to all of them. To receive the command, a creature must be within 60 feet of you. You decide what action the creatures will take and where they will move during their next
or Medium corpses you can see within range. Each corpse immediately stands up and becomes undead. You decide whether it is a zombie or a skeleton (the statistics for zombies and skeletons are in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Work with the players to decide the message’s contents, how each character mysteriously receive the message, and why they’ve decided to follow the directions. The message should be vague but enticing to the character, such as “They need your help,” “Prove yourself,” or “Reclaim what you’ve lost.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Starting Equipment When you create your character, you receive equipment based on a combination of your class and background. Alternatively, you can start with a number of gold pieces based on your
class and spend them on items from the lists in this chapter. See the Starting Wealth by Class table to determine how much gold you have to spend. You decide how your character came by this starting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Points can’t be added together. If you have Temporary Hit Points and receive more of them, you decide whether to keep the ones you have or to gain the new ones. For example, if a spell grants you 12
receiving Temporary Hit Points doesn’t count as healing. Because Temporary Hit Points aren’t Hit Points, a creature can be at full Hit Points and receive Temporary Hit Points. If you have 0 Hit Points, receiving Temporary Hit Points doesn’t restore you to consciousness. Only true healing can save you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Points can’t be added together. If you have Temporary Hit Points and receive more of them, you decide whether to keep the ones you have or to gain the new ones. For example, if a spell grants you 12
receiving Temporary Hit Points doesn’t count as healing. Because Temporary Hit Points aren’t Hit Points, a creature can be at full Hit Points and receive Temporary Hit Points. If you have 0 Hit Points, receiving Temporary Hit Points doesn’t restore you to consciousness. Only true healing can save you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
temporary hit points and receive more of them, you decide whether to keep the ones you have or to gain the new ones. For example, if a spell grants you 12 temporary hit points when you already have 10
your hit point maximum. A character can, therefore, be at full hit points and receive temporary hit points. Healing can’t restore temporary hit points, and they can’t be added together. If you have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Fiery Fangs The fire cult is less concerned with maintaining appearances than the other elemental cults. When Vanifer or her lieutenants receive word that a band of adventurers is trying to ferret
the characters, following their tracks and baying with eagerness. If the characters are resting at an inn, they’re interrupted by screaming and barking coming from the inn’s common room, where the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
, adding details as appropriate depending on whether Lynx or Sir Ursas is the one coming for the Infernal Machine, and whether or not the characters have met the other agent: A sudden shattering crash is
dozen servants (use the cultist stat block). During the raid, both agents attempt to attune to the Infernal Machine. You can decide which one is successful or allow chance to decide (see “Complications
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Warnings Warnings are the first stage of an apocalypse. A warning can involve a divine voice or a messenger telling people that the end is near, that punishment is coming unless they change their
convey the same warning in unison.
Bruce Brenneise A bruised-purple sky and a
swarm of hornets herald
the coming apocalypse
Warnings could also be natural (or supernatural) indicators
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
might receive a monstrous bodyguard or assistant (such as a bugbear, a kenku, or a wererat), who has secret instructions to kill the guild member if they fail to complete the assignment as ordered. The
guild grants access to secret tunnels and safe houses (hidden cellars) underneath Waterdeep. Xanathar might send a gazer (see appendix B) to help (and spy on) an up-and-coming guild member.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
stolen me, please be aware that, even now, bounty hunters are coming to claim me for justice.”
–Standard mimir introduction
Character Creation Characters of any origin are suited for this
adventure. As the DM, you decide what character options are available to your players. Consider allowing players to choose from the character options in Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Blessings A character might receive a blessing from a deity for doing something truly momentous — an accomplishment that catches the attention of both gods and mortals. Killing rampaging gnolls
: Restoring the most sacred shrine of a god Foiling an earthshaking plot by the enemies of a god Helping a god’s favored servant complete a holy quest An adventurer might also receive a blessing in advance of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Gaining a Bastion If you allow Bastions in your campaign, characters acquire their Bastions when they reach level 5. You and the players can decide together how these Bastions come into being. A
character might inherit or receive a parcel of land on which to build their Bastion (see “Marks of Prestige” in chapter 3), or they might take a preexisting structure and refurbish it. It’s fair to assume
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
they leave alive remain a potential threat to Ten-Towns. Real Adventure Hook If the characters retrieve the hook of fisher’s delight, they might decide to keep it, or they might try returning it to
Nabira’s death has dampened the child’s mood. Ahmi would be delighted to receive the fishing hook as a gift, if the characters are willing to part with it. Ahmi’s family can scrape together 50 gp to buy it, if the characters insist on a monetary reward.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, and one leads to the desert of Mulhorand, near a blue dragon’s lair. These additional portals should not be a major part of the adventure, but they can introduce cultist nonplayer characters coming
to “do business at the lodge” if the characters decide to dawdle at the lodge for many days. Activating any of these portal stones is unlikely without the lore available in distant libraries or in Rath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, and one leads to the desert of Mulhorand, near a blue dragon lair. These additional portals should not be a major part of the adventure, but they can introduce cultist nonplayer characters coming to
“do business at the lodge” if the characters decide to dawdle at the lodge for many days. Activating any of these portal stones is unlikely without the lore available in distant libraries or in Rath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Appendix B: Character Names Some players and DMs have a knack for coming up with character names on the fly, while others find that task more of a challenge. The tables in this appendix are designed
have a dwarven name. Or, as DM, you might decide that dragonborn in your campaign have a culture reminiscent of ancient Rome and therefore use Roman names, rather than the dragonborn names suggested here.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Life or Death When the characters have at least one ring of shooting stars in their custody, they must decide whether to destroy Xaryxis (to save their world and others like it) or to spare it (thus
endorses the destruction of Xaryxis, insisting that the astral elves have that and worse coming to them. Starbough. The destruction of Xaryxis would be calamitous to plant life throughout Xaryxispace—an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
determine what unwanted revelations you receive. The gods seek mortal oracles to act as their agents. As a result, most oracles devote themselves to the service of a single god and learn to ignore the
through you, and you can decide whether to use your own voice or to allow the god’s voice to come through your mouth to deliver the message, translated into any language you speak. Oracle’s Insight. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the opinion he’s formed about the characters. If Snapjaw isn’t yet sure whether the characters are the saviors he hopes they are, he tells the guards that these are cultists coming to join those already
are great warriors come to destroy the Cult of the Dragon, and that now is the time to make their move against the bullywugs. You can either decide for yourself how the guards react to that, or make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
the opinion he’s formed about the characters. If Snapjaw isn’t yet sure whether the characters are the saviors he hopes they are, he tells the guards that these are cultists coming to join those already
are great warriors come to destroy the Cult of the Dragon, and that now is the time to make their move against the bullywugs. You can either decide for yourself how the guards react to that, or make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. If your group has more than six players, one or more of them won’t receive an NPC, and that’s okay. (Let the players decide who gets one and who doesn’t.) If your group has fewer than six players
. One of your goals in this part of the adventure is to keep your special NPC alive. For each of these NPCs that survives, your party will receive a special quest that yields a reward upon its successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. Starting Equipment When you create your character, you receive equipment based on a combination of your class and background. Alternatively, you can start with a number of gold pieces based on your
class and spend them on items from the lists in this section. See the Starting Wealth by Class table to determine how much gold you have to spend.
You decide how your character came by this starting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
activities). In exchange, the character is guaranteed to receive a special benefit. Possible training benefits include the following: The character gains inspiration daily at dawn for 1d4 + 6 days. The
character gains proficiency in a skill. The character gains a feat. ALTERNATIVES TO EPIC BOONS
You might decide to grant one of the following rewards to a 20th-level character, instead of awarding