before best devising confident reveling

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

have been known to retreat from intrusions into their woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating

, sophistication, and manners, they make up in valor. And I must admit, their best smiths produce art that approaches elven quality.” Halflings. “Halflings are people of simple pleasures, and

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

the households of their genie parents. Wild and Confident Genasi rarely lack confidence, seeing themselves as equal to almost any challenge in their path. This certainty might manifest as graceful

time. People there tend to be less accepting of differences. Sometimes a cold shoulder and a suspicious glare are the best genasi can hope for; in more backward places, they face ostracism and even

Right and Wrong

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

success might lead to new ways to reach a campaign goal. You might be absolutely confident that the characters will save those townsfolk and earn their trust, letting you use the townsfolk to reveal an

important quest goal. But if the town burns down despite the heroes’ best intentions — or because they had better things to do — let them be mistaken for local authorities come to lend a hand in the

A Bard's Muse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

follows a muse generally does so to gain a deeper understanding of what that muse represents and how to best convey that understanding to others through performance. If your bard character has a muse, it

could be one of the three described here, or one of your own devising. Nature. You feel a kinship with the natural world, and its beauty and mystery inspire you. For you, a tree is deeply symbolic

Meeting the Captains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

plead their case for being the best ship and crew for the job. Stands in Tar staggers slightly as she stands. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals that the tabaxi has been in the rum

as advertised: competent but foolhardy, experienced but overly confident. Kristoffen, on the other hand, is hiding something. With a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Insight) check, a character can sense

Bargaining for a Wish

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

characters who can cast the Wish spell on their own. If Augustus is confident he can best the characters in a fight, he meets them alone somewhere other than the guildhall. But if he needs backup, he meets

The Harpers

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

his family’s considerable income on the finer things in life. He’s a confident sort who likes to gamble. Winning over Roaringhorn requires a willingness to dine, drink, and potentially game with him

guardian by winning a game of chess against the Harper wizard. Zelraun suggests a match after dinner. A chess match takes 1 hour, and the outcome is determined by a best-of-three Intelligence check

Minions and Pets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

to fire, able to transform into a flock of crows, or able to teleport through shadows — whatever the hag thinks best defends or serves her. Random Hag Minions To determine the minions and helpers in a

creatures are either naturally wicked or warped by the hag to better serve her. In either case, a hag is confident that her servants will obey her orders without question. The Brutes table gives examples of

The Grand Design

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

might provide the next step in enacting the Grand Design. Strategic Principles Since mind flayers need to settle near a source of food, they must determine how best to interact with the humanoids they

its advantage. The mind flayers can become more expansion-minded, confident that any response from the humanoids will be too scattered to threaten them. Special Goals Many of the esoteric research

Enter Flabbergast

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

be difficult at best. And if you were discovered, then your status as agents of Acquisitions Incorporated would place you in grave peril. Though likely not for long.” Flabbergast sighs. Mister

devising, or having NPCs conveniently turn out to be a source of some components. The Splintfig sisters from episode 2 are good candidates, as is Hoobur Gran’Shoop if the party stayed on good terms

Horror Characteristics

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

. 8 I need to find the best in everyone and everything, even when that means denying obvious malice. 9 I’ve seen the evil of a type of place—like forests, cities, or graveyards—and resist going

there. 10 I’m exceptionally cautious, planning laboriously and devising countless contingencies. 11 I have a reputation for defeating a great evil, but that’s a lie and the wicked force

Inner Circles

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

commoner) runs the Smiling Satyr and does his best to cover for Revil. Mirabar Circle The Mirabarran authorities would be angry to learn that the Harpers have compromised the city’s security by constructing

rowhouse that the Harpers use as a meeting place. Minding the circle is a confident but socially awkward young woman named Sandyse Thunderquill (NG female Tethyrian human mage), whom the Harpers are

Appendix: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

precarious situations when he has an audience, confident that his speed and cunning will see him through danger. He leads by example rather than by dictate. Alignment. Chaotic evil. Personality Trait

whomever I’m talking with.” Ideal. “Terror is the best teacher, and frightened children make the best workers.” Bond. “Skabatha Nightshade is my true, loving mother. I must honor and protect her

Appendix D: Roleplaying Cards

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

precarious situations when he has an audience, confident that his speed and cunning will see him through danger. He leads by example rather than by dictate. Alignment. Chaotic evil. Personality Trait

whomever I’m talking with.” Ideal. “Terror is the best teacher, and frightened children make the best workers.” Bond. “Skabatha Nightshade is my true, loving mother. I must honor and protect her

When Elves Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

look friendly. Best ready yourselves for a fight.” The astral elf vessel is a star moth called the Dark Star. It is crewed by three astral elf warriors—Captain Azmadian (lawful evil), Lieutenant

it looks like the characters are about to lose. The astral elves are confident they can conquer the Moondancer, but if two of the warriors fall, the third tries to retreat to the Dark Star. After

Halflings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

cloverleaf for Sheela Peryroyl. A large silvery squirrel could be Yondalla in disguise. Be on your best behavior and offer a treat when you see her! A spring is a sacred place full of good luck. Take a

butterfly, you’d best not leave the safety of your house for three days. When you plant a row of turnips or radishes, be sure to bury a nice round stone for Yondalla at the head of it, and she’ll

Giantkind Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

crawler (attitude: 1d4 + 1) 4 2d4 goliath giant-kin* (attitude: 1d10) practicing throwing rocks 5 1 stone giant arguing with 1 minotaur (attitude for both: 1d12) about the best path for a maze

2 1 storm giant riding 1 aerosaur* (attitude for both: 1d10) 3 1 lightning hulk* (attitude: 1d6) reveling in destruction 4 1 storm giant hunting or fishing with 1 griffon or giant octopus

Academy Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

over to drop off their gear, four cadets march toward them. One of those cadets—a confident-looking moon elf—hurls her kit bag onto the bunk before the character can get there. “Change of plan, greenie

completes his ensemble. Quote: “If you’re looking for a quick answer, I’m probably not the best place to find it.”

Goldenfields Quests

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

favor, Zira does her best to help them, though she will not cause direct harm to others or violate local laws. She tries to hide the fact that she’s a dragon, but if the characters need swift

conflict between dragons and giants, and she urges the characters to seek out a powerful good dragon, convince it to contact other good dragons, and use them to combat the giants. Naxene is confident

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

it. In the “Bandit Ambush” encounter, a descriptive approach to roleplaying Pral, a smarmy bandit captain, might involve you describing his flashy smile or confident swagger. You might tell the

amenities. Rumors “The food at the tavern is the best in the Borderlands!” (Doubtful) “My inn is the only place visitors to the keep can stay overnight.” (False) Bandit Ambush A

Tomb Locations

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

the head of the table. Aminta is a human in her late thirties. She has brown skin and long dark hair streaked with gray. She is charming, confident, intelligent, and ruthless. In her pocket is a key

area X15. Aminta fights until reduced to 10 hit points or fewer, then attempts to flee. Edino behaves similarly. The doppelgangers look and act like the real Aminta, and they do their best to cover

Scab Locations

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

feet stands on the floor of this chamber. Three vulture-like demons and six gnolls cackle as they dance around the statue. Three vrocks and six gnolls dance around the statue, reveling in their evil

Zariel for Yeenoghu. Despite the bulezaus’ best efforts, the doors refuse to budge (see “Doors” below). The nalfeshnee doesn’t attack the characters right away if it thinks it can trick them into

Villa Locations

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

help the Vanthampurs conquer Baldur’s Gate if released. Thavius Kreeg is confident that he can devise a way to release Gargauth from the shield. Thavius arrived in the city a few days ago with the

beyond the ability of any of the characters. Falaster Fisk, a spy imprisoned in the dungeon (area V29), can advise the characters that taking the box to Candlekeep is their best bet for learning what

Locations E - H

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

belligerently protective treants. Thus, it is best “forgotten.” An immortal druid named Pheszeltan dwells deep in the woods and is willing to offer advice to those with the skill to reach him. Fork

between them and the secret door. Confident that the tentacles will hold their enemies at bay, the drow mages then head toward the secret door and try to escape. The drow elite warriors and the shadow

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