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Wand of Orcus

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

some fell goal. The wand is topped with a skull that once belonged to a human hero slain by Orcus. The wand can magically change in size to better conform to the grip of its user. All Holy Water

with it. The wand deals an extra 2d12 Necrotic damage on a hit. Random Properties. The Wand of Orcus has the following random properties: 2 minor beneficial properties 1 major beneficial property

Coin of Decisionry

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

The coin has absolutely no divination abilities, and its results when you use it are random. But nobody else knows that. When a creature within 10 feet of you flips the coin (after having had its

the user toward a specific course of action. The creature flipping the coin can detect your manipulation with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Insight) check. Better Odds When you reach rank 3, your

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. 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

as a magic mace that grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. The wand deals an extra 2d12 necrotic damage on a hit. Random Properties. The Wand of Orcus has the following random

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

conduct myself determines my reward in the afterlife. (Lawful) 6 Redemption. All creatures are capable of change for the better. (Good) Bonds D6 BOND 1 I have a

radius and dim light for an additional 15 feet, or reduce its glow to its normal intensity. Random Properties. The sword has 2 minor beneficial properties, each determined by rolling on the Minor

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creature within 30 feet of it that it can see. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or use its reaction to make a melee weapon attack against a random creature within reach. If no

1 Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours. (Any) 2 Kindred. All dragons are kin to one another

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

around a creature within 30 feet of it that it can see. The target must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or use its reaction to make a melee weapon attack against a random creature within reach. If

1 Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours. (Any) 2 Kindred. All dragons are kin to one another, and

The Streets of Sharn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

The Streets of Sharn The player characters are making a trip from Lower Dura to Upper Menthis. What happens along the way? The tables on the following pages are filled with ideas for random things

stories happening all the time—helps bring the city to life for everyone. Use these tables as sources of inspiration. They reflect the general activities and flavor of the different levels of Sharn, but you can tailor the results to be a better match for any ward.

Scouting the Lake

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

nonthreatening. They fish in the vicinity for the better part of an hour, then head back toward Lonelywood with their catch. 13 The characters encounter a keelboat flying the Targos flag. It has 1d6 fishers

better part of an hour, then head back toward Targos with their catch. 14 A cold wind blows across the lake for the next hour. The lake’s normally still waters become choppy. Until the wind abates

Sign of Sorcery

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

Sign of Sorcery As the world well knows, some sorcerers are better than others at controlling their spellcasting. Sometimes a wild display of magic gone awry emanates from a sorcerer who casts a

a spell, does the effort reveal itself in a sign of sorcery? Is this sign tied to your origin or some other aspect of who you are, or is it a seemingly random phenomenon? Signs of Sorcery d6 Sign

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

provoke retaliatory attacks from the creatures they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat. In a couple of situations, kobolds might

serve similar roles but under threat of death. URDS: WINGED KOBOLDS Winged kobolds, known as urds, hatch seemingly at random from kobold eggs, even in a tribe that has no adult urds. Although

Gambling

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

1,000 gp or more, as you see fit. Resolution. The character must make a series of checks, with a DC determined at random based on the quality of the competition that the character runs into. Part of

Wand of Orcus

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

demon lord senses an opportunity to achieve some fell goal. The wand is topped with a skull that once belonged to a human hero slain by Orcus. The wand can magically change in size to better conform

bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with it. The wand deals an extra 2d12 Necrotic damage on a hit. Random Properties. The Wand of Orcus has the following random properties (see “Artifacts” in

Respect for the Players

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

encourage your players to act boldly: Avoid Random Perils. Avoid traps and ambushes that feel random and have little importance to the rest of the adventure. Create Time Pressure. Set up a situation where

Respect for the Players

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

encourage your players to act boldly: Avoid Random Perils. Avoid traps and ambushes that feel random and have little importance to the rest of the adventure. Create Time Pressure. Set up a situation where

Decisionist

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

1 Proficiencies and Starting Equipment, Tiebreaker 2 Absentee Ballot, Coin of Decisionry 3 Better Odds, Inspired Decision 4 Charming Misdemeanor, Clandestine Kit Proficiencies

you use it are random. But nobody else knows that. When a creature within 10 feet of you flips the coin (after having had its powerful prognostication powers dutifully explained), you can exert your

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

Sorcerer

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

. And your understanding of chaos tells you it’s easier by far to deal with the so-called law when you have a strong team at your back. Or, even better, at your front, so they’re the ones drawing

time to time. 2 At random, your voice shifts three octaves higher or lower than normal. 3 Your hair changes color for 1 hour. If you don’t have hair, you grow silver hair that lasts for 1

Mind Flayers

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

ulitharid has initiated with random Waterdavians has provided it with plenty of information, but no firsthand knowledge of how city dwellers behave and react on a daily basis. In the heart of Seadeeps, the

captive audience reacts. Meanwhile, it continues to use its telepathy to reach out to the Waterdavians in the city above, gathering more information to better realize its version of the city.

Mysteries

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

crime. A random killing might be just as mysterious, but it lacks that emotional connection. Also look for a connection between the victim and one or more of the adventurers. One surefire way to draw

other clues pointing in a different direction, or come across evidence that absolves the suspect. It’s better to populate your adventure with too many clues than too few. If the adventurers solve the

Airship Travel

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

traveling in the airship unless they are guiding the vessel through thick fog or heavy falling snow. Random Aerial Encounters d20 Encounter 1–5 2d6 aarakocra 6–9 1d4 + 1 manticores 10–11 Mounted storm

Tips for New Dungeon Masters

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

the characters have hit the creature at least once, allowing players to know without asking if attacks made against the creature hit or miss. Hit Points. It’s better not to tell players how many hit

to use one of this adventure’s random encounters, you can have a player roll to determine what the characters encounter, rather than making the roll yourself. Story Information Important information

Ethereal Plane

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

Ethereal overlapping a random plane (roll on the Ethereal Curtains table) 20 Hurled to a random destination on the Astral Plane Radiant Citadel Jessica Fong Against the unending mist and unseen

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

Overlake Hold

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

a heartbeat as the cheapest manual labor. However, I’ve learned to make much better use of adventurers like you.” Search for Droki. Errde explains that her guards have been tracking the movements of

random encounters and the behavior of merchants in the Blade Bazaar. For every three such events they report, the characters can attempt a DC 15 group Charisma (Persuasion) check, but they only need

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