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Faerie Dragon (Younger) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

. The dragon stays out of sight, watching invisibly as its victims contend with its pranks. When its fun is done, the dragon might reveal itself, depending on the disposition of its “prey.&rdquo

Faerie Dragon (Older) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

contend with its pranks. When its fun is done, the dragon might reveal itself, depending on the disposition of its “prey.” Friendly and Bright. A faerie dragon has a sharp mind, a fondness

Dire Corby

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

monsters fall upon them. Strange Escort. Certain Underdark explorers—judged inventive by some and lunatics by others—have learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to

old pathways become impassable or a flock sustains heavy losses in a particular area, dire corbies will sometimes chart a new migratory course. Depending on their new route, a mob of these creatures

Eye of Fear and Flame

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

living, commanding individuals to perform evil deeds of the undead's choosing or be destroyed. If its commands are not obeyed, an eye of fear and flame throws back its hood to reveal its skull—set

, though they are treated as dangerous, cursed trophies akin to a demilich's soul gems. Still, they might be sold to certain discerning—and brazen—collectors.PoisonNecrotic, Psychic

Gladiator Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the establishment), as long as you perform each night. In addition, your performance makes

. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any) D6 BOND 1 My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone

Endelyn Moongrave

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

them from taking certain courses of action in their lives. Her petitioners often learn of a dreadful fate that awaits them but find themselves unable to prevent it due to the cursed terms of their

” veil. The outermost layers of her dress open to reveal a marionette theatre, and she manipulates her puppets using an arrangement of artificial hands that nestles in the folds of fabric. She

Entertainer Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

but possibly with a circus, at a theater, or even in a noble’s court. At such a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the

smiles on people’s faces when I perform. That’s all that matters. (Neutral) 6 Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

, inbred lepers—came to the abbey seeking salvation. The deva rid them of their diseases, an act for which they were eternally grateful, but could not cure them of certain human defects that had been

insane. Only then did von Holtz reveal himself to be Strahd von Zarovich. Somehow the deva realized that any attempt to slay Strahd would be futile—that the ancient curse upon the land meant that the

Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

skill. Likewise, a fighter is adept with shields and every form of armor. Beyond that basic degree of familiarity, each fighter specializes in a certain style of combat. Some concentrate on archery

these suggestions. First, make Strength or Dexterity your highest ability score, depending on whether you want to focus on melee weapons or on archery (or finesse weapons). Your next-highest score should

Entertainer - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

court. At such a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the establishment), as long as you perform each night. In addition, your

Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any) d6 Bond 1 My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds

Aasimar Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

celestial heritage. These often begin subtle and become more obvious when the aasimar gains the ability to reveal their full celestial nature. The Aasimar Celestial Features table has examples you can

, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

reveal them. (Any) 4 Knowledge. I want to know as much as I can about this city and how it works. (Any) 5 Independence. I value the freedom to pursue my own goals without interference

unmasked and killed. My revenge on the killers will be thorough and painful. 4 I spend as much time as I can in the Ismeri Library because I’m certain an information hub operates behind its

Changeling

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

other changelings, a new face may reveal an aspect of their soul. The first changelings in the multiverse appeared in the Feywild, and the wondrous, mutable essence of that plane lingers in

, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell

Preparing a Session

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

Preparing a Session The more you prepare before your game, the more smoothly the game will go—to a certain point. To avoid being either under- or overprepared, use the one-hour guideline below and prioritize what to prepare depending on the time you have available.

Customizing the Puzzle

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

puzzle that’s integrated into your adventure’s plot, using a map the characters might already possess. Your version of the puzzle can add as many digits and directions as you see fit, or it might reveal

letters, symbols, or short words, depending on the complexity of your design. Raising the Difficulty You can increase this puzzle’s challenge by dividing the map into pieces that need to be separately

Traversing the Astral Sea

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

creatures into thinking they’re breathing? In the Astral Sea, one can never be certain. All that really matters is that a creature can survive indefinitely in the Astral Sea, never aging and never feeling

hunger or thirst. TRACKING TIME IN WILDSPACE Local time varies from world to world and from one Wildspace system to the next, depending on rotational periods, custom, and a host of other factors

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

offer bribes, favors, or other incentives to induce people to reveal their secrets. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an inaccessible place, or that it simply can

spellcasting, forming spirals that reflect the mathematical perfection of nature. Suggested Characteristics The bizarre science of the Simic Combine attracts a certain type of personality and encompasses

Disarming Haunted Traps

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

disarmed permanently. Depending on the haunted trap’s origins, certain spells might also affect the trap. For example, a haunted trap with a fiendish origin might be permanently disarmed by the spell

Adventure Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

resulting eldritch balm is used to magically treat and strengthen objects, from storage trunks to cooking vats to stage props and more. The balm’s effects differ depending on the objects treated, but

it typically provides resistance to certain types of damage or other protections useful on a campus where magic often goes awry. Unknown to anyone on campus, Sedgemoor’s waters were recently corrupted

Preparing a Session

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

Preparing a Session The more you prepare before your game, the more smoothly the game will go—to a certain point. To avoid being either under- or overprepared, use the one-hour guideline below and

prioritize what to prepare depending on the time you have available. The One-Hour Guideline A D&D game session usually starts with some out-of-game chatter as everyone settles down to play. Once the

Raid Against the Machine

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

” below), taking into account the actions of the characters if they support one agent or the other. During the fight, both agents shout out accusations that reveal the other’s true natures. Those

Game Dice

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

from the ones digit. In this case, a roll of 70 and 1 is 71, and 00 and 0 is 100. When you need to roll dice, the rules tell you how many dice to roll of a certain type, as well as what modifiers to

, roll a d6 and divide the number rolled by 2 (round up). To simulate the roll of 1d2, roll any die and assign a 1 or 2 to the roll depending on whether it was odd or even. (Alternatively, if the number rolled is more than half the number of sides on the die, it’s a 2.)

Moonstone Dragon Treasures

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

dragon sometimes wake to find all their silver—and memory of the past few days—missing. In addition to their strong preference for certain metals, many moonstone dragons seek out artworks and relics

, crying, or scowling, depending on the viewer’s mood; the dragon requires all who visit to describe the face and sends away anyone who sees an angry visage 2 A string of leaves collected from the

Where to Use Riddles

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

: Creatures. Not every adversary wants to engage in mortal combat. Certain creatures might delight in a battle of wits. The reward for answering a creature’s riddle might be a small treasure, a bit of

helpful magic, or permission to pass through the monster’s lair unscathed. If combat is inevitable, the answer to a monster’s riddle might reveal useful information like the monster’s secret weapon or

Using a Magic Item

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

, the character learns the item’s properties. Potions are an exception; a little taste is enough to tell the taster what the potion does. Certain magic items require a user to attune to them before their

magical properties can be used. Attuning to a magic item requires that you spend a short rest concentrating on it (this can’t be the same short rest used to learn an item’s properties). Depending on

The Land of the Mists

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

The Land of the Mists Although the Domains of Dread are dramatically different, certain realities underpin their terrors. The nature of domains, the influence of Darklords, the mysteries of the Mists

following sections are written for you, the DM, to consider and incorporate into your adventures as you see fit. If you wish to reveal the core mysteries of Ravenloft to your players and explore the Land

Séances

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

Séances At certain times in the adventure, characters have the opportunity to commune with the House of Lament’s spirits, contacting them directly through a series of séances involving a spirit

board (see the appendix). These séances reveal the goals of the house’s spirits but also determine the adventure’s climax and how the party might ultimately escape the domain. These details are presented

Ability Checks

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

checks are called for in different situations, depending on which ability is most relevant. See the Ability Check Examples table for examples of each check’s use. Ability Check Examples Ability Make

ability check represents the task’s difficulty. The more difficult the task, the higher its DC. The rules provide DCs for certain checks, but the DM ultimately sets them. The Typical Difficulty

Ability Checks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

checks are called for in different situations, depending on which ability is most relevant. See the Ability Check Examples table for examples of each check’s use. Ability Check Examples Ability Make

ability check represents the task’s difficulty. The more difficult the task, the higher its DC. The rules provide DCs for certain checks, but the DM ultimately sets them. The Typical Difficulty

Chaos in the Streets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

pulls the characters into the alleys. Hook. The characters find themselves in Conch’s alleyways in the Riverside district and witness a murder. They must contend with certain danger, possibly following

Points or fewer, all three attempt to surrender, promising to tell the characters anything they wish to know in exchange for their lives. A Swampclaw can reveal that the gnome was killed by Yorg, an

Ranger Subclass

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

Lore You can call on the forces of nature to reveal certain strengths and weaknesses of your prey. While a creature is marked by your Hunter’s Mark, you know whether that creature has any Immunities

Ranger Subclass A Ranger subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Ranger levels, as specified in the subclass. This section presents the Hunter subclass. Hunter Protect Nature

Gathering Intelligence

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

appropriate ability check, depending on their approach. A character who offers a bribe of 10 gp reduces the DC of this check by 5. On a failed check, the former guard walks away, disinterested in further

conversation. If other characters approach the guard later, the guard remains unwilling to share information about the vault. On a successful check, the character convinces the former guard to reveal

Mythals

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

might reveal some of the simplest effects of a mythal, active restrictions on spellcasting can be discovered only by trying (and failing) to cast a prohibited spell. A powerful spellcaster might learn

Glaurach, Myth Nantar, and others) has, or had, a mythal protecting it. The ruins of such places are certain to have unpredictable effects related to their damaged or destroyed mythals. WEAVE-AFFECTING

Revealing the Wynlings

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

turns invisible and flees. A character can convince a wynling to reveal itself by going to either Tyenmo Noodles or Xungoon Family Seafood and holding out a persimmon. Doing so causes at least one

their friend Kasem at the Spicy Brothers tent. Kasem offers the wynlings persimmons to do errands and to play in certain places (usually the Tyenmo and Xungoon stalls). The wynlings aren’t malicious

Conclusion

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

they learned within, then figure out their next move. If the characters didn’t find the rotor of return when exploring the lighthouse, Wizzy can reveal where the relic is hidden if he survived. He is

or hired troubleshooter (perhaps after joining another franchise). To use Talanatha as an NPC, you can give her the stat block of a berserker or priest (depending on what use you wish to make of her

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