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Setup

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

holy water from the vale, or might instead be honoring the characters with a visit to this sacred place. In any case, it should be made clear that the vale is usually off limits to non-dwarves. Once the

narrow trail through heavy underbrush. The dwarf asking for aid also gives the characters a signed and sealed document proclaiming them friends of the dwarves who have permission to visit the vale

What the Dead See

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

unclear. If anyone else is nearby and the characters ask them about the omen, it’s clear no bystanders witnessed the vision. A character who scrutinizes the mask finds nothing supernatural about it

(History) check (characters native to the nearby polis have advantage on this check), they determine that Khea is the name of a local sage of some renown. Once this fact is ascertained, the way to Khea’s ivy-covered home is easy to learn or recall.

More Downtime Activities

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

document granting permission to oversee the estate in the name of the crown), a land grant (a legal document bequeathing custody of the land to the character for as long as he or she remains loyal to

the crown), or a deed (a legal document that serves as proof of ownership). Land can also be acquired by inheritance or other means. Royal charters and land grants are usually given by the crown as a

22. Al'chaia's Quarters

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

, a githyanki knight with 140 hit points, stands at a 5-foot-diameter round table in the center of the room, poring over reports written in Gith that document recent clashes with the mind flayers on

a tome of clear thought if they can get more information out of her githzerai prisoner, Ezria. Specifically, she wants to know why he’s in Undermountain and how many other githzerai are with him. A

Documancer

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

Features 1 Proficiencies and Starting Equipment, Gift of Words 2 Documancy Satchel, Fluent in Boss 3 Satchel of Holding, Document Flexibility 4 Scroll Humidor, Scroll Service

used again until the next dawn. Document Flexibility Also at rank 3, you gain proficiency with a forgery kit. One such kit (containing several different types of ink, a variety of parchments and

The Forgotten Realms

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

of strange, glorious, faraway places. Good maps and clear trails can take even an inexperienced youth with dreams of glory far across the world. Thousands of restless would-be heroes from backcountry

farmsteads and sleepy villages arrive in Neverwinter and the other great cities every year in search of wealth and renown. Known roads may be well traveled, but they aren’t necessarily safe. Fell

Conclusion

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

, but if not, give them time. Make sure it’s clear what each position entails and what franchise duties a character with a given position is expected to perform. In addition to the characters’ positions

Franchise Tasks as Narrative

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

down into distinct scenes using the following guidelines. Establish Goals When the characters select a franchise task, the players share their goals for that task with the DM. Having clear motives

, training Dungeon Master’s Guide (chapter 6): Building a stronghold, carousing, crafting a magic item, gaining renown, performing sacred rites, running a business, selling magic items, sowing rumors

Elf Queen's Palace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

Elf Queen’s Palace Read or paraphrase the following text to start the adventure: Your adventuring group has earned renown, and word of your brave exploits reached Queen Yolande, ruler of the elven

believe these cult leaders work as we speak to bring about the cataclysm this page predicts. The details aren’t clear. However, we believe the cultists plan to use a chamber underneath the temple to

Bad Time to Be a Zhent

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

. If the weather is fair, characters can see pedestrians, picnickers, and frolicking children throughout the cemetery grounds. It’s clear that Istrid chose a safe, public place for the meeting

pays characters the remainder of what she owes. Characters who are members of the Zhentarim gain an added benefit for harboring Istrid in her time of need: their renown in the faction increases by 2

Mutual Respect

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

clear about your expectations and making sure you understand your players’ expectations in return can help ensure a smooth game. Take your players’ opinions and desires seriously, and make sure they

the game, and list any concerns about behavior at the table. Collect all the sheets, and gather your players’ limits into a separate, anonymous document the whole group can access. Hard and Soft

Mutual Respect

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

before play begins. Being clear about your expectations and making sure you understand your players’ expectations in return can help ensure a smooth game. Take your players’ opinions and desires

hopes and expectations for the game, and list any concerns about behavior at the table. Collect all the sheets, and gather your players’ limits into a separate, anonymous document the whole group can

Locations on the Upper Level

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

giants occupy the largest of these caverns. At the back of this cave is a clear spring of water about 2 feet deep, at the bottom of which are two hundred seventy-eight clear rock crystals worth 10 gp each

document serves as a token of free passage to the hall of the fire giants. The biggest hill giant knows that they are bound south to King Snurre’s realm after seeing the jarl, intending to take a message

Ship Locations

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

pans, two saucepans, and a skillet. Set against the bulkhead opposite is a large cask filled with clear liquid. Beside this stands a wooden cupboard. Against the bulkhead beside the forward door is a

, semiliterate document requesting a further supply of ironware “as per previous consignments and at the agreed terms.” The signature here is in the form of a pictograph and shows a lizard with forked tongue

The Greyhawk Setting

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

whole of Eastern Oerik. Adventurers and Organizations Factions and organizations aimed at player characters can connect adventurers to your world, providing ties to key NPCs and a clear agenda beyond

an organization might come with concrete benefits such as access to an organization’s information, equipment, magic, and other resources. See “Renown” in chapter 3 for rules you can use to track

Lady's Ward

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

, they plead with the characters to represent them in court. 5 When the coast is clear, a shady-looking Doomguard rot blade (see Morte’s Planar Parade) opens their long overcoat in front of the characters

clear faction allegiance to enlist in the Harmonium and reap its benefits. Parade Grounds. Composed of four identical sections and the squat towers that join them, the Barracks surround a wide parade

Random Encounters in Yon

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

Yon!” Amidor doesn’t speak Giant and has no idea what the cyclops is saying, but Mudlump’s outrage comes through loud and clear. Mudlump speaks no language other than Giant. Any character who can

“To be continued!” unfurls in front of the scene, and then the curtains close. From the folds of its robes, the hooded figure presents a document to each character. Each one looks like a ticket with a

Monastery Locations

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

poorly kept, although some effort has been made to clear footpaths through the overgrowth. A garden gate to the northeast leads outside. Three doors open into the monastery at the southeast, south, and

member of the Black Earth cult, and he doesn’t care about the other residents of the monastery as long as they don’t interrupt his studies. Hundreds of years ago, Renwick was a hero of some renown and

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