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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Thoughts, Dispel Magic, Mage Hand, Message
2/Day Each: Dimension Door, Fly, Scrying
1/Day Each: Befuddlement, DisintegrateCounterspell. Zlan casts Counterspell in response to the spell’s trigger
Crenshinibon, better known as the Crystal Shard. Zlan Clervish was one of those seven liches, and that lich’s will predominates in the fused entity. All seven bodies are frozen together with ice and
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
barbarian who follows this path rages, the barbarian contacts the spirit world and calls on these guardian spirits for aid.
Barbarians who draw on their ancestral guardians can better fight to protect
6th
Spirit Shield (2d6)
10th
Consult the Spirits, Spirit Shield (3d6)
14th
Vengeful Ancestors, Spirit Shield (4d6)
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
barbarian who follows this path rages, the barbarian contacts the spirit world and calls on these guardian spirits for aid.
Barbarians who draw on their ancestral guardians can better fight to protect
6th
Spirit Shield (2d6)
10th
Consult the Spirits, Spirit Shield (3d6)
14th
Vengeful Ancestors, Spirit Shield (4d6)
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Originally from the Elemental Plane of Water, many tritons entered the Material Plane centuries ago in response to the growing threat of evil elementals. Those tritons spread across the worlds&rsquo
ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
response to being hit by an attack, Vecna utters a fell word, dealing 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fell Rebuke", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage to
scribe. He spent the better part of his childhood secretly educating himself in his masters’ arts. Once Vecna learned all he could, he massacred the wizards. He then recorded his every foul thought
Lizardfolk
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
learned to laugh. You use this talent in response to all emotional situations, to better fit in with your comrades.
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You still don’t understand how metaphors work. That doesn’t stop
, if other creatures prove useful to lizardfolk, those creatures can trigger a protective response made all the stronger by their apparent weakness. The lizardfolk assess such beings as hatchlings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
about the details of the next tier as the characters approach it. Even better, as the campaign takes unexpected turns in response to the players’ choices, you don’t have to worry about redoing much work.
or the prior trouble transforms into a new threat in response to the characters’ actions. Events need to grow in magnitude and scope, increasing the stakes and drama as the characters become
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
species of humanoid: lizardfolk and meat. 5 You have learned to laugh. You use this talent in response to all emotional situations, to better fit in with your comrades. 6 You still don’t understand how
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Secrets Most likely, your espionage work will eventually put you in possession of secrets others don’t want you to know. When the time comes, consult the Secrets table to determine what clandestine
. 2 Hidden Agenda. You are party to a conspiracy that seeks to influence events to better suit your desires. 3 Careful Balance. You have damning information on your patron agency, but it has carefully
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
what needs to be done. Of course, some priests (as well as lay functionaries) are more interested in their own agendas than any supposed divine will. Consult the Order Contact table to determine your
cynical priest who thinks nothing you do makes any difference in the grand scheme of things 3 A zealous priest who is constantly urging you to do more and do it better 4 An ambitious priest who views you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
— particularly warm, stagnant water. 3 Money is meaningless to you. 4 You think there are only two species of humanoid: lizardfolk and meat. 5 You have learned to laugh. You use this talent in response
to all emotional situations, to better fit in with your comrades. 6 You still don’t understand how metaphors work. This doesn’t stop you from trying to use them at every opportunity. 7 You appreciate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
guardians can better fight to protect their tribes and their allies. In order to cement ties to their ancestral guardians, barbarians who follow this path cover themselves in elaborate tattoos that celebrate
Spirit Shield (2d6) 10th Consult the Spirits, Spirit Shield (3d6) 14th Vengeful Ancestors, Spirit Shield (4d6) Ancestral Protectors Starting when you choose this path at 3rd level, spectral warriors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
safe, moody atmosphere. Prepare the spirit board and any other props ahead of time. Consult “Running Horror Games” earlier in this chapter for advice on creating atmosphere. Conducting a Séance. One of
board, don’t move the planchette and see if the players unconsciously guide the planchette to a response.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Gambling Games of chance are a way to make a fortune — and perhaps a better way to lose one. Resources. This activity requires one workweek of effort plus a stake of at least 10 gp, to a maximum of
each one. Consult the Gambling Results table to see how the character did. Gambling Results Result Value 0 successes Lose all the money you bet, and accrue a debt equal to that amount. 1 success
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
patron’s guidance and encouragement inspire better coordination. As a result of this unity, each member of your party can grant Advantage to a D20 Test made by another member of the party. To grant
relics, magic items, spellbooks, and the like. Additionally, you can consult with experts in various fields among the university faculty—so long as you can coax them away from their work. Training
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Random Encounters As the characters explore the Wormwrithings, check for a random encounter once per day. Roll a d20 and consult the Wormwrithings Encounters table to determine what, if anything, the
the Underdark, and that kindness is the only response to such evil. Grick Nest The characters stumble upon a naturally formed cyst in a tunnel wall. A grick alpha and 2d4 gricks are using the cyst as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
involved in very different sorts of investigations. Lower Sharn means poor clients and lawless streets. Middle Sharn means merchant rivalries and better pay. Upper Sharn means uncovering the secrets
calls on these agencies to consult in difficult cases, members of the Watch tend to find Medani mind games infuriating and their idealism naive. Medani inquisitives also serve as bodyguards and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
D&D world, as well as the one who reads (and sometimes also writes) the adventure and describes what happens in response to the characters’ actions. The DM plays monsters. The DM plays the monsters
issues as they come up.
When in doubt, make it up! It’s better to keep the game moving than to get bogged down in the rules.
It’s not a competition. The DM isn’t competing against the player
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
17–20, an encounter takes place. Roll another d20 and consult the Random Encounters in Gracklstugh table; if the characters are outside the Darklake District, treat any entry marked with an asterisk
adornment’s sake is something duergar society frowns upon, the guards’ violent response was unnatural — a hint of the growing madness festering inside the City of Blades. Deep Gnome Merchant A female
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
in the face of devastating tragedy are better suited for character backstories. DM Die Rolling Should you hide your die rolls behind a DM screen, or should you roll your dice in the open for all the
behavior is a learned response to too many unpleasant surprises in past adventures, and sometimes it’s just a manifestation of players’ personalities. Here are some in-game techniques you can use to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
in the face of devastating tragedy are better suited for character backstories. DM Die Rolling Should you hide your die rolls behind a DM screen, or should you roll your dice in the open for all the
behavior is a learned response to too many unpleasant surprises in past adventures, and sometimes it’s just a manifestation of players’ personalities. Here are some in-game techniques you can use to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
modify existing classes to better serve your game’s needs. Changing Proficiencies Changing a class’s proficiencies is a safe and simple way to modify a class to better reflect your world. Swapping
traditions? Can a dwarf stumble into a warlock pact despite having no connection to a culture that normally produces warlocks? As always, it’s better to say yes and use the player’s desire as an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
characters have no planned encounters in the air, you can add an encounter whenever it suits you. Roll a d20 and consult the Random Aerial Encounters table. You can also use the Weather table in chapter 5
giant 12–13 Mounted Uthgardt 14–17 Strong winds 18–19 1 young green dragon 20 1 young silver dragon Aarakocra These intelligent avians fly close to the airship to get a better look. They have had
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Accidents d10 Event 1–4 No Event 5 Archivist Attack 6 Firebreak 7 Get Me Down 8 Look Out 9–10 Sick Leave Archivist Attack In response to a dropped table or minor damage to the library shelves, two
infirmary, Professor DeSantos doesn’t find anything wrong with the student and encourages them to lie down in the sickroom (area K7 on map 5.2) until they feel better.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of such groups to life as described in chapter 4, fleshing out their personalities, goals, and ideals. Then use those elements to shape a response to the arrival of adventurers in their territory
challenging as the characters gain levels or to ratchet up the tension. However, this approach can turn the dungeon into a grind. A better approach is to include encounters of varying difficulty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
players’ interface to the D&D world, as well as the one who reads (and sometimes also writes) the adventure and describes what happens in response to the characters’ actions. The DM is a roleplayer. The DM
help you arbitrate issues as they arise. When in doubt, make it up. It’s better to keep the game moving than to get bogged down in the rules. Embrace the shared story. D&D is about telling a story as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. He makes the apology because honor demands it, but he resents the party for forcing his hand. Connerad Brawnanvil is similarly unhappy if a concession was made in response to the ancient dragonmoots of
worth it. The defector is holed up in a fortress known as Xonthal’s Tower, recently taken over by the cult. Because a small team has a better chance to successfully infiltrate the tower than a larger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
enclave. In response to any discussion of that past mission, the wizard sums up the party’s position as follows: “As you might well guess, gentlepersons, infiltrating Horn Enclave by traditional means would
components. The shady business practice activity could alternatively turn up connections to those who dabble in more dangerous and secretive magic. Does Anyone Have a Better Idea? This episode assumes that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
mythal. He makes the apology because honor demands it, but he resents the party for forcing his hand. Connerad Brawnanvil is similarly unhappy if a concession was made in response to the ancient
risk is worth it. The defector is holed up in a fortress known as Xonthal’s Tower, recently taken over by the cult. Because a small team has a better chance to successfully infiltrate the tower than a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the Night Serpent prefer to threaten and torture them, the better to feed and strengthen the goddess. See chapter 3 of this book for more information on yuan-ti malison nightmare speakers. Merrshaulk
grants spells to his clergy in response to their invocations. Rousing him for advice or direct intervention is possible, but requires many ritual murders to be performed in his name, and his return
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
prefers to describe his character’s attitude and actions. Neither style is better than the other. Inspiration encourages players to take part and make a good effort, and awarding it fairly makes the game
better for everyone. Heroism. You can use inspiration to encourage player characters to take risks. A fighter might not normally hurl himself over a balcony to land in the midst of a pack of hungry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Roll 1d20 and consult the Ether Cyclone table to determine the effect on all creatures in the vicinity. Ether Cyclone 1d20 Effect 1–12 Extended journey. Each character in a group traveling
histories and secrets, and a thriving sanctuary for those seeking safety or a better life. The floating city is a miracle of architecture carved out of a single, massive fossil that snakes around a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
better companion for Traxigor, given his eccentricity and good nature. Lulu is integral to the characters’ future success, though they shouldn’t know that yet. Lulu can speak Celestial but prefers to
characters feels important. Any remaining memories return at once when Lulu regains all her spellcasting abilities. When the time comes for Lulu to recall a lost memory, roll a d6 and consult the Lulu’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
they have clothing to wear while in humanoid form. They occasionally stash magic items of evil repute here until better hiding places can be found for them. Adventurers who come to the chalet
, you can roll a d6 and consult the Wereraven Mimicry table to determine what sound the characters hear and where it seems to be coming from. Use this table as often as you like. Chalet Brantifax
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
failure points earned by the party and consult the following table. Failure Points Outcome
0–2 The characters arrive first
3 The characters and the Six operatives arrive at the same
franchises as a sound investment decision, salvaging those franchises for parts and turning them into proper businesses. Nothing personal, of course. In response to talk of what brought the characters to