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Curse of Strahd
contested by the creature's Strength check. If the broom wins the contest, it flies out of the creature's grasp and makes a melee attack against it with advantage on the attack roll.Animated objects
are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the best of their ability, and can act independently to fulfill
Young Deep Dragon
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
skin, especially around the head and neck. Their wings are attached to their front legs and can fold in close to the body, allowing deep dragons to easily maneuver through relatively narrow tunnels
deep dragon refuses to leave the cave where the dragon’s best friend—an adventurer who won the dragon’s respect and affection—lingers as a ghost.
Poison, Psychic
Fighter
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
exquisite bow. The half-orc nearby shouts orders, helping the two combatants coordinate their assault to the best advantage.
A dwarf in chain mail interposes his shield between the ogre’s club
combatants on battlefields and in dungeons alike.
Trained for Danger
Not every member of the city watch, the village militia, or the queen’s army is a fighter. Most of these troops are relatively
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
honeycombs of hidden passages, deceptively thin walls, and secret chambers that allow them to traverse the entire lair without ever being seen by intruders. The best-defended sapphire dragon lairs have no
top of the map) provides the main access to the lair by way of two sections of relatively thin crystal walls. The dragon can use a lair action to open or close passages through these walls throughout
Human
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
build cities to last for the ages, and great kingdoms that can persist for long centuries. An individual human might have a relatively short life span, but a human nation or culture preserves
, striving to leave a lasting legacy. Individually and as a group, humans are adaptable opportunists, and they stay alert to changing political and social dynamics.
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Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
called the Chill. Unlike most of their kind, the Chill refrains from raiding the people of the North and maintains relatively good relations so that they can hire themselves out as warriors. Few city
a crude sense of humor.
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
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Ideal
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Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, and secret chambers that allow them to traverse the entire lair without ever being seen by intruders. The best-defended sapphire dragon lairs have no easily accessible entrances or exits at all, and
by way of two sections of relatively thin crystal walls. The dragon can use a lair action to open or close passages through these walls throughout the lair.
Cobweb-Choked Tunnels. Adventurers who
Kobold
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair against intruders, and their plans always include knowing the best escape routes and who is
moves its tribe to another area, ceding the contested territory to its more successful neighbors.
As demonstrated by their hatred of gnomes, kobolds have a persecution complex and easily take offense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
call the area home: young dragons, trolls, lizardfolk tribes, swamp beasts, and even more aberrant monsters. At best, the forces of civilization hope to keep the High Road safely passable to
facilitate trade and travel between Waterdeep and the lands of the north. Recently, a relatively peaceful lizardfolk tribe living in the vicinity of the High Road was forced to relocate when a group of rot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
level. If the adventuring party is relatively weak, it’s up to the players to choose whether to flee instead of fight, negotiate instead of attack, or surrender instead of die. It’s up to you as the
DM to be flexible and keep the story moving forward as best you can. If an encounter is going badly for the adventurers, you can have the monsters suddenly withdraw, demand the party’s surrender, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Cosmic Horror Plots Adventures in cosmic horror realms are bleak, desperate affairs where the best one can hope for is to survive relatively intact. There is no stopping the ultimate evil, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
for a party to investigate all three branches of the dungeon. If this is the case, it would be best if the party were required to leave the dungeon and reenter upon resumption of the game. If they stay
in the nearest village (several miles away) they will be relatively safe, but if they camp near White Plume Mountain it would be a good idea to roll for random encounters. PLACING THE ADVENTURE
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
chance of another attack becomes 50 percent every half hour. Sneaking through the senseless arrangement of the burrows is relatively easy, as the derro are normally too preoccupied with their own mad
mob meant to drive away invisible duergar patrols. Derro make active Wisdom (Perception) checks contested by the characters’ Dexterity (Stealth) checks if a ward is activated. Characters using detect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
for Coal as her reason for hiring the characters, but a character who succeeds on a Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the Germaine’s Charisma (Deception) check can sense that she’s holding
the family is interested in Coal’s information (though Germaine also points out that the characters really are Coal’s best shot at surviving this ordeal, what with Coal being caught between the two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
being seen by intruders. The best-defended sapphire dragon lairs have no easily accessible entrances or exits at all, and trespassers who do find their way inside must then contend with a maze of
relatively thin crystal walls. The dragon can use a lair action to open or close passages through these walls throughout the lair. Cobweb-Choked Tunnels. Adventurers who manage to access the other side of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
relatively small. Their sinister reputations outstrip their actual influence, though, with gossip spreading quickly whenever the deities’ ominous symbols appear in graffiti or the Flaming Fist cracks down
rages, and a propensity for biting off the fingers of those who disappoint him. Behind his viciousness, though, Goblin Behnie has a keen eye, making him and his forgers the city’s best source of illicit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
relatively small. Their sinister reputations outstrip their actual influence, though, with gossip spreading quickly whenever the deities’ ominous symbols appear in graffiti or the Flaming Fist cracks down
rages, and a propensity for biting off the fingers of those who disappoint him. Behind his viciousness, though, Goblin Behnie has a keen eye, making him and his forgers the city’s best source of illicit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, skimming from the coffers of either temple, running illegal gambling at the Sleeping Giant — any of these activities could net a nice profit with relatively limited risk. Staying on the Good Side If
, the characters are aware that the only other survivor of the attack on the Fellowship of the Golden Mongoose was the tiefling paladin occultant Talanatha Three-Coins. Clearly the best source of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
with supple leather. Although it leaves the legs and arms relatively unprotected, this armor provides good protection for the wearer’s vital organs while leaving the wearer relatively unencumbered
Of all the armor categories, heavy armor offers the best protection. These suits of armor cover the entire body and are designed to stop a wide range of attacks. Only proficient warriors can manage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
lets out a demonic hiss as a black cat darts out of the shadows, trying its best to avoid you. This familiar is searching for its mistress (a Barovian witch). It wants nothing to do with the
, one of the claws tries to crawl into the character’s backpack and hide there. It makes a Dexterity (Stealth) check contested by the character’s passive Wisdom (Perception) score. If the claw loses the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the characters and begins shadowing them, attempting to remain unseen. Characters keeping an eye out for trouble spot the drow with a successful Wisdom (Perception) check contested by the drow’s
be praised.”)
Lil alurl velve zhah lil velkyn uss. (“The best knife is an unseen one.”)
Khaless nau uss. (“Trust no one.”)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
best serves the lord’s desires. Of course, keeping control of a layer involves fighting off other demons that are looking to expand their domains. From time to time, a layer changes hands or is
determined at any given time is which lord holds sway over which parts of the Abyss, and which areas are being contested by two or more lords. And as soon as such a fact becomes known, it might already
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
. Fyreen Fyreen is a volcanic world despoiled by dragons. The planet’s remaining resources are hotly contested, giving rise to tyrants. Temperatures on Fyreen plunged dramatically after the sun
from Fyreen. Many of these creatures were deposited on the nine moons of En (which provide temporary solace at best) or borne safely to other Wildspace systems. Millions more creatures were left to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Contest A participant must outperform a gnome in a best-of-five poetry contest. Doing so requires three successful DC 15 Charisma (Performance) checks in five or fewer attempts. Someone who wins the
participant has to pin an unarmed goblin (lawful good), while a Medium participant has to pin one goblin while wrestling two of them. Winning the game requires a successful Strength (Athletics) check contested
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
constantly wary of betrayal. The only allies it considers relatively safe are individuals that it (or its predecessor) has worked with for years, and most of these are creatures it has no reason to fear
). When one needs to be replaced, the best candidates are those who appreciate the benefits of strict organization (and thus are lawful evil or at worst neutral evil) and who have a high tolerance for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the Zhentarim. The Zhentarim is an unscrupulous shadow network that seeks to expand its influence throughout the Forgotten Realms. The public face of the Black Network appears relatively benign. It
offers the best and cheapest goods and services, both legal and illicit, hoping to undercut its competitors. Members of the Zhentarim think of themselves as members of an extended family and rely on it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
this area: Nervous Unkh suggests that her host leave the tomb at once using one of the teleportation runes, though she can’t decide which rune is best. Impulsive Wongo thinks it’s a good idea to shatter
perfectly still and pose no threat as long as the tomb remains relatively quiet. If any character talks loudly, steps on a piece of broken pottery, or makes any other equivalent noise while in the tomb, read
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
up the social ladder or trying to slow the downward descent of shifting fortunes. Though this area suffered relatively little damage during Demogorgon’s rampage, its population has swelled with
northeastern Eastmyr, near the Clawrift. Development. Narbondel’s Shadow, which wasn’t damaged during Demogorgon’s rampage, offers some of the best food and lodging money can buy, but the cost is high: 25
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
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
promises “the best of the best,” although in truth the organization is more interested in spreading its own propaganda and influence than investing in the improvement of its individual members
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
against intruders, and their plans always include knowing the best escape routes and who is responsible for blocking tunnels to deter pursuit. Kobolds feel a cool affinity or something like kinship for
skirmish with each other every few days. Eventually the leader of one warring tribe realizes it is losing due to attrition and moves its tribe to another area, ceding the contested territory to its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Battle Balloon Through the winter clouds that surround the castle on this desolate hill, you see a shape emerge. Something so gigantic, you can’t believe it can actually fly. Airships are relatively
the Dragon has been seen with flying ships of its own. Still, among the small number of factions and organizations known to possess or build airships, Acquisitions Incorporated might be the best known
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Random Encounters With routine patrols of heavily armed gray dwarves who can turn invisible, Gracklstugh is a relatively safe place for those who know where they belong and stay there. However
Dexterity (Stealth) check with advantage, contested by the character’s passive Wisdom (Perception) score. Mad Duergar The characters encounter a duergar afflicted with a form of indefinite madness. Roll a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Animated Objects Animated objects are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the best of their ability
contested by the creature’s Strength check. If the broom wins the contest, it flies out of the creature’s grasp and makes a melee attack against it with advantage on the attack roll.
Guardian Portrait A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
is caught during that hour. If the check succeeds, the character hooks a knucklehead trout (see appendix C) and must make a Strength (Athletics) check contested by the fish’s Strength check to pull it
Travel table shows how fast the characters can move through the mountains on foot or by dogsled. Even in the best of cases, a journey in the mountains takes twice as long as one of the same distance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, all while merchants dance between them to collect their coins and continue profiting as best they can. Waterdeep’s shops and merchants offer goods of every sort from every corner of Toril, and even
neighborhood of many winding streets, where folk are comfortable making deals that might in other places provoke the displeasure of the law.
Field Ward. Of relatively recent vintage, the Field Ward stands