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Half-Elf
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
Flint squinted into the setting sun. He thought he saw the figure of a man striding up the path. Standing, Flint drew back into the shadow of a tall pine to see better. The man’s walk was
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EXCELLENT AMBASSADORS
Many half-elves learn at an early age to get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
has an Intelligence of 17, a Wisdom of 12, and a Charisma of 20. It has hearing and truesight out to a range of 120 feet. It communicates telepathically with its attuned wielder and can speak, read, and
, fine art, and poetry. Vain, the weapon strives to improve its appearance. It craves gemstones and seeks out better ones with which to adorn itself. Most of all, it longs to return to the forests around
Charlatan
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook (2014)
You have always had a way with people. You know what makes them tick, you can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read
there, I have a child who doesn’t know me. I’m making the world better for him or her.
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I come from a noble family, and one day I’ll reclaim my lands and title from those who
Wand of Orcus
Legacy
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
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Made from bones as hard as iron, the wand is topped with a magically enlarged skull that once belonged to a human hero slain by Orcus. The wand can magically change in size to better conform to the
to a range of 120 feet.
The wand communicates telepathically with its wielder and can speak, read, and understand Abyssal and Common.
Personality. The wand’s purpose is to help satisfy Orcus
Yuan-ti Pureblood
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
the Lake of Steam out along the trade routes to cross the world, yuan-ti poisons and potent liquors are covertly sold. Beware! Some of the latter slowly and subtly bring imbibers under the sway of
odds aren’t in their favor. A short retreat might be just the thing to reach a better tactical position, find allies, or to allow the yuan-ti the opportunity to study their opponents and
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
transformation. Your alignment becomes lawful good, and you gain the following traits:
Angelic Language. You can speak, read, and write Celestial.
Celestial Resistance. You have resistance to necrotic and
conduct myself determines my reward in the afterlife. (Lawful)
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Redemption. All creatures are capable of change for the better. (Good)
Bonds
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BOND
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I have a
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read them like they were children’s books. It’s a useful talent, and
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Somewhere out there, I have a child who doesn’t know me. I’m making the world better for him or her.
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I come from a noble family, and one day I’ll reclaim my lands and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
against Strahd came from that empire — now lost beyond the mists. Journal Page As the characters cross the room, read: You hear the soft flapping sound of wings, but can’t discern its origin. A single
destroyed. If the characters look at the torn page, show the players the “Journal of Argynvost” in appendix F. Slashed Picture If the characters study the whole picture above the mantelpiece, read: The
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
hundreds of miles of the Great Glacier and the Great Ice Sea. No one from your nation makes the effort to cross such colossal barriers without a convincing reason. You must fear something truly
pilgrimage to understand the gods that others worship, so that you might better appreciate your own deities.
The Underdark. Though your home is physically closer to the Sword Coast than the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Running This Chapter In this chapter, the characters explore the halls of Lavoglia, better known as the Palace of Heart’s Desire. Most likely, they’ve learned of Zybilna’s betrayal at the hands of
’ experience as entertaining as possible: Read the description of Iggwilv’s Cauldron in appendix A. Read this chapter in its entirety, and reacquaint yourself with the “Rules of Conduct” and “Death in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Approaching Starglass Waypoint After the characters have resumed their trek and made their way along the canyon for almost a mile, read or paraphrase the following aloud: Arching gently over the
arches on the far end enclose an elegant double door made of glass and brass.
The canyon is 200 feet deep, though the river is only 10 feet deep. The crystal bridge is safe to cross and leads to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Roc of Mount Ghakis As the characters cross the stone bridge (area T8) from east to west — possibly on their way back from the Amber Temple (chapter 13) — they are spotted by a roc that has survived
in the mountains for thousands of years. The roc has a great nest on the top of Mount Ghakis to the southeast and feeds on fish in the nearby lake. When the Roc of Mount Ghakis appears, read: Diving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
H. Tser Falls If the characters reach area H by following the footpath from the Vistani encampment (area G), read: You follow the river to the base of a canyon, at the far end of which a great
waterfall spills into a pool, billowing forth clouds of cold mist. A great stone bridge spans the canyon nearly one thousand feet overhead. If the characters are on the high road instead, read: You follow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
card in order. 1. The Tome of Strahd Flip over card 1, and read: This card tells of history. Knowledge of the ancient will help you better understand your enemy. This card determines the location of
Card Reading When you perform a card reading before running the adventure, write down the results for reference later. If the characters have their fortunes read in the adventures, do the card
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
transport to Vecna’s Grasp appear in this chamber. Read the following to set the scene: You appear before a thirty-foot-wide mass of translucent purple crystals embedded in the floor of a large obsidian
against the evil god. Characters who cross the threshold appear in the unreality described in the “Torment of Kas” section. E2b. Hazy scenes of civil unrest—peasants rioting, buildings burning, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
First Blood After the last veteran is defeated or once the veterans stand down, read the following: A tall elf woman wearing a sumptuous gown appears at the mouth of the alley, shaking her head
their overzealousness. Seeing how you handle yourselves, though, I might be able to better apologize with an offer of employment.”
The woman introduces herself as Madame Samira Arah, the newest member of Zinda’s ruling council, the Kings of Coin (see the “Zinda Gazetteer” section).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
be read aloud or paraphrased for the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance as described in the text.
When a creature’s name appears in bold type
, that’s a visual cue pointing you to its stat block as a way of saying, “Hey, DM, you better get this creature’s stat block ready. You’re going to need it.” The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
character must succeed on two DC 14 Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks to safely cross. Characters who are roped together gain no benefit for these checks, but are in a better position to help each other if one
that formerly operated the tower’s time mechanism. The characters can attempt to cross over using the fallen tower as a bridge, or they might discover the controls within the foundation that allow the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
be read aloud or paraphrased for the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text.
The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for
most of the creatures encountered in this adventure. When a creature’s name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue pointing you to its stat block as a way of saying, “Hey, DM, you’d better get
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
in Seadeeps (level 17). Knights and the Draconic Tongue Githyanki knights encountered in the Crystal Labyrinth and Stardock speak Draconic in addition to their native language of Gith — all the better
exercise and a tome of clear thought, and she has promised to award both items to her most accomplished soldier. In truth, she plans to read these tomes to gain their benefits herself, but uses the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
of the action during play, describing locations and creatures that the adventurers face with read-aloud text. The players decide what their characters do as they navigate hazards and choose what to
, making sure the rules serve the group’s fun. Tutorials in each adventure teach you some of those rules, but you’ll want to reference the D&D Beyond Basic Rules to better understand them. Keep It Secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Torment of Kas Robson Michel When Vecna remakes the multiverse, he’ll punish Kas with an eternity of suffering When the characters cross the threshold in area E2a, they appear in an alternate
reality of Oerth, where Vecna has captured and imprisoned his archrival, Kas the Betrayer. Read the following to describe the scene: Your feet sink into the mucky basin of a sprawling wasteland. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
areas Q16 and Q53), read the following text when the characters cross the cemetery for the first time: You suddenly feel like someone or something is watching you. Looking up, you spot a well-dressed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
campus. One of the characters’ Friends or Rivals is part of this scene, or you may choose another student from the “Fellow Students” section of chapter 3. When you’re ready to begin the scene, read or
paraphrase the following, altering the text to incorporate the name of the chosen student: The mood on campus might be gloomy, but as you cross the central campus, you see a few of your classmates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Wyrm’s Crossing The characters must cross this landmark to reach the Coast Way, which heads south to Candlekeep. Read the following to describe the scene: Two great bridges meet at a tall, rocky
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Encounter with Bakaris While the characters are making their way to the council chamber, read the following text: As you cross Castle Kalaman’s paved courtyard, a familiar figure intercepts you with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Stygian Dock The flying fortresses of Avernus need fuel, and what better fuel than the souls of the damned. — The Cartographer Zariel’s flying fortresses are serviced and repaired at this rusting
repair dock. When the characters arrive here, read the following boxed text to the players: A massive iron structure that appears to be a pair of docking arms straddles the River Styx and extends out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
running a D&D adventure, read “The Dungeon Master” section; it will help you better understand your role and responsibilities. The “Background” section tells you everything you need to know to set up the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
be read aloud or paraphrased for the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text.
The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for
saying, “Hey, DM, you better get this creature’s stat block ready. You’re going to need it.” If the stat block appears in appendix C of this adventure, the text tells you so; otherwise, you can find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
like this is meant to be read aloud or paraphrased for the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text.
When a creature’s name
appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue pointing you to its stat block as a way of saying, “Hey, DM, you better get this creature’s stat block ready. You’re going to need it.” Usually, you can find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
An Unwelcome Visitor At the end of practice, after Rosie gives the characters her gift, read or paraphrase the following: Without warning, the joyous look on Rosie’s face changes into terror
attacking. The characters don’t yet know the mage hunters’ identity or full plans, but they’ll soon have a better idea once they realize the sort of creatures hunting them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
to be read aloud or paraphrased for the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under specific circumstances, as described in the text.
The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for
appears in bold type, that’s a visual clue pointing you to its stat block as a way of saying, “Hey, DM, you better get this creature’s stat block ready. You’re going to need it.” Spells and equipment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
with weapons drawn and cannot be surprised. If the adventurers get a chance to hear the cultists talking, use the following read-aloud text to portray that conversation: A severely damaged ship leans
Stormlord to be forced into playing the part of glorified longshoremen.
The cultists here (spies) number two per character, including sidekicks. A Better Offer? The party could avoid a fight here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Neverwinter’s New King Craig J Spearing Vecna plans to turn Lord Neverember into a death knight who will subjugate the city’s population When the characters cross the threshold in area E2b, they
has turned his servants into wights and his opponents into dust. Read the following when the characters arrive in the Neverwinter unreality: A regal figure clad in menacing spiked armor stands on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Dead Gods Luca Bancone An astral dreadnought consumes a dead god in Vecna’s new reality When the characters cross the threshold in area E2c, they appear in an unreality where Vecna has usurped the
power of every other god in the multiverse and scattered the dead gods’ bones across the Astral Sea. Read aloud the following when the characters arrive: You float amid a vast void speckled with