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Nightbringer

Magic Items Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

This heavy mace has a dark oaken handle and a head of blackened steel trimmed with gold. In combat, the mace’s head is wreathed in inky black energy. You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage

attuned to Nightbringer: Blessing of the Dragon Queen. You are immune to the charmed and frightened conditions, and you gain immunity to one of the following damage types (choose when you attune to the

Dragon Chosen

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

skilled in close combat, using two weapons to tear at their foes. Dragon Followers Dragons boast many minions, students, employees, acolytes, and thralls. Dragon followers are those servitors whose

foolhardy adventure. Other followers seek to uncover the mysteries of draconic nature and live a life worthy of their dragon’s reward, and they dream of a world where dragons can live among them as their rulers.

Frost Giant Everlasting One

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"damage","rollAction":"Rock","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.To hold its place or rise within the ordning, a frost giant must routinely face mighty foes in single combat. Some seek

“blessing” and worship of Vaprak from one generation to the next.ColdVaprak’s Rage (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The giant enters a rage. The rage lasts for 1 minute or until

Sword of Kas Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. His successes earned him Vecna’s admiration and a reward: a sword with as dark a pedigree as the man who would wield it. For a long time, Kas faithfully served the lich, but as Kas’s

your person, you add a d10 to your initiative at the start of every combat. In addition, when you use an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor

Alustriel Silverhand

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

are to spread kindness, reward virtue, and promote a culture of compassion throughout the multiverse. She is good at building alliances and quick to intervene when she senses a threat to the forces of

Weave favors those who act with mercy and compassion, seeks to deliver lives of security for all, and bolsters people’s efforts when they seek to right wrongs and combat evil. Nowhere are

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

scythe. Only a skilled and determined hero can hope to survive single combat with an orc. Savage and fearless, orc tribes are ever in search of elves, dwarves, and humans to destroy. Motivated by their

battle or illness, but an orc can live to about 40, remaining healthy almost up until the end. Luthic’s divine blessing can further extend an orc’s life, though Gruumsh is never happy when

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

combat. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack. Creating a Deep Dragon Use the Deep Dragon Personality

adventurers to investigate. 7 Two Underdark settlements are about to go to war, having been carefully manipulated by a deep dragon. A desperate ruler offers a reward to anyone who can uncover the true

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack

adventurers to investigate. 7 Two Underdark settlements are about to go to war, having been carefully manipulated by a deep dragon. A desperate ruler offers a reward to anyone who can uncover the

Fisher

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Wrestling. You fought in hand-to-hand combat with an immense lobster. 2 It Dragged the Boat. You nearly caught a fish of monstrous size that pulled your boat for miles. 3 Fins of Pure Gold

scavengers. (Evil) 5 Balance. Do not fish the same spot twice in a row; suppress your greed, and nature will reward you. (Neutral) 6 Hard Work. No wave can move a soul hard at

Redemption

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

necessary information from Nebukath, but stealing the book is beyond her ability, so she recruits the characters to carry out this task for the order. Remi offers no reward, but if the characters bring the

book or proof of its destruction to the order, each character receives a blessing of their choice, either from the gods they worship or from a god worshiped by Remi’s holy order: a blessing of health

Supernatural Gifts

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

Supernatural Gifts Axel Defois A magical creature like a unicorn might bestow a supernatural gift A supernatural gift is a special reward granted by a being or force of great magical power

. Supernatural gifts come in two forms: Blessing. A Blessing is usually bestowed by a god or a godlike being. Charm. A Charm is usually the work of a powerful spirit, a magical location, or a mythic creature. Unlike a magic item, a supernatural gift isn’t an object and doesn’t require Attunement.

Blessings

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

Blessings A character might receive a Blessing from a deity for doing something truly momentous—an accomplishment that catches the attention of both gods and mortals. A Blessing is an appropriate

reward for one of the following accomplishments: Restoring a god’s most sacred shrine Foiling an apocalyptic plot by a god’s enemies Helping a god’s favored servant complete a quest An adventurer might

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

possibilities.) Now you’re looking for something else, perhaps greater reward for the risks you take, or the freedom to choose your own activities. For whatever reason, you’re leaving

tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation. 5 I can stare down a hell hound without flinching. 6 I enjoy being strong and like breaking things. 7 I have

Blessings

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

rarely warrants such a blessing, but slaying the high priest of Tiamat as he attempts to summon the Dragon Queen might. A blessing is an appropriate reward for one of the following accomplishments

Blessings A character might receive a blessing from a deity for doing something truly momentous — an accomplishment that catches the attention of both gods and mortals. Killing rampaging gnolls

Supernatural Gifts

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

Supernatural Gifts A supernatural gift is a special reward granted by a being or force of great magical power. Such supernatural gifts come in two forms: blessings and charms. A blessing is usually

Divine Intervention

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

accomplishment that might merit a blessing as a reward. Occasionally, a god might also offer a blessing when sending a champion on a quest, helping them to prepare for the task ahead. A character

. Blessings As described in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, the gods sometimes use blessings to reward their faithful servants for momentous deeds. Completing a quest bestowed by the god is an

Character Advancement

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Character Advancement Experience Points (XP) fuel level advancement for player characters and are most often the reward for completing combat encounters.

Noncombat Challenges

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

agreement with a clan of surly dwarves, or successfully navigate the Chasm of Doom, you might decide that they deserve an XP reward. As a starting point, use the rules for building combat encounters in

Noncombat Challenges You decide whether to award experience to characters for overcoming challenges outside combat. If the adventurers complete a tense negotiation with a baron, forge a trade

Why Use Riddles?

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

an opportunity for the characters to engage with a creature that’s too strong to defeat in combat Reward clever characters who overcome a challenge with brains instead of brawn Make a villain, an

can challenge all manner of adventurers—novice or veteran, weak or strong—and can make the reward at the end of the adventure feel well earned. Riddles can be used to do any of the following: Provide

Experience Points

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

Experience Points Experience points (XP) fuel level advancement for player characters and are most often the reward for completing combat encounters. Each monster has an XP value based on its

received substantial assistance from one or more NPCs, count those NPCs as party members when dividing up the XP. (Because the NPCs made the fight easier, individual characters receive fewer XP.) Chapter 3, "Creating Adventures" provides guidelines for designing combat encounters using experience points.

Combat Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Combat Encounters The following features can make a combat encounter more interesting or challenging: Changes in Elevation. Terrain features that provide a change of elevation (such as stacks of

empty crates, ledges, and balconies) reward clever positioning and encourage characters to jump, climb, fly, or teleport. Defensive Positions. Enemies in hard-to-reach locations or defensive positions

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat

Underdark settlements are about to go to war, having been carefully manipulated by a deep dragon. A desperate ruler offers a reward to anyone who can uncover the true cause of the hostility. 8 A

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat

. 7 Two Underdark settlements are about to go to war, having been carefully manipulated by a deep dragon. A desperate ruler offers a reward to anyone who can uncover the true cause of the hostility

Using the Adventures

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

. Execute the Heist. The characters enact their plans. Unforeseen complications often arise during this stage. Conclude the Heist. The characters’ success determines their reward and how the story might

progress beyond the main adventure. These short adventures work best with players who enjoy the heist genre. In addition to thrills, drama, strategizing, and twists, each adventure includes opportunities for exploration, roleplaying, and combat.

Aftermath of the Siege

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Combat. If you are using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game along with this adventure, consult the “Warriors of Krynn: Scenario 12” sidebar. Without Mass Combat. If you aren’t using the Dragonlance

the shape of their god’s holy symbol. If there’s not, it’s an ancient +3 shield bearing Solamnic knotwork designs and the symbol of Paladine. Characters gain no reward for a loss. At the end of the scenario, proceed with “Kalaman Victorious.”

Where to Use Riddles

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

: Creatures. Not every adversary wants to engage in mortal combat. Certain creatures might delight in a battle of wits. The reward for answering a creature’s riddle might be a small treasure, a bit of

helpful magic, or permission to pass through the monster’s lair unscathed. If combat is inevitable, the answer to a monster’s riddle might reveal useful information like the monster’s secret weapon or

Creating a Heist Crew

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

tight-knit from the start. Similarly, ask your players to consider creating characters suited to undertaking heists. Combat prowess is less important when sneaking through a guarded complex, for

adventures. Equipment such as thieves’ tools, rope, and a grappling hook might mean the difference between taking a shortcut to the objective and getting caught. Characters can accomplish these adventures’ missions in multiple ways. As the Dungeon Master, reward creative thinking!

Divine Intervention

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

on mortal heroes to act like heroes. With those principles in mind, you might have gods intervene in dire situations in one of these ways: Blessings. A god might bestow a Blessing (see “Supernatural

Gifts” in this chapter) to help a character in need. Emissaries. A god might send a Celestial, a Fiend, or some other kind of emissary to aid a character with information, guidance, or combat

Awarding XP

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

NPCs made the challenge easier. (See also “Nonplayer Characters” in chapter 3.) Noncombat Challenges You decide whether to award XP to characters for overcoming challenges outside combat. If the

point, use the rules for building combat encounters in chapter 4 to gauge the difficulty of the challenge. Then award the characters XP as if it had been a combat encounter of the same difficulty

Quest: Priestly Duties

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

Holy Symbol Impromptu Blessing A married couple asked Fazzir to give them a blessing for safe travel for a romantic getaway. Fazzir needs two assistants to perform the ceremony. To conduct the ceremony

on the priest’s mind lingers. Reward After these tasks, Fazzir gives each character 3 GP regardless of their performance. He is just grateful for their support. Good-Faith Discounts It’s unlikely

Approach by Sea

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

achieve the mission goals without combat, they’re playing smart and well. The intent is to get the players to think tactically and avoid unnecessary fights against a superior foe. Reward the characters

party’s mission. At a predetermined signal or after some period of time, the keelboat will return to see if the characters are ready to be collected. COMBAT NOT REQUIRED The characters are considered

Quest: Dangerous Stowaway

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

ooze seeps from the supplies with a hideous squelching noise and fights the characters. Roll Initiative! Preparing for Combat. Use the “Combat” section of the D&D Beyond Basic Rules, along with the

Trail Map and the Gray Ooze Glob stat block, to run this encounter. Reward After defeating the ooze, carting the goods is straightforward work. When the characters return to Oleira, she’s shocked to

Encounters with Hulgaz

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

them a reward. The Party Doesn’t Engage. If the party does nothing, the laughing bandits offer the complicit party a parting favor pilfered from the defeated knight. The Party Catches the Lie. If the

party sees through the ruse, the succubi reveal their true forms and applaud the characters’ perceptiveness with a reward. In every case, a member of the party is offered a choice between two infernal

Gnoll Allies

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

. Demonic hyenas known as shoosuvas are dispatched by Yeenoghu to aid his most exalted champions. Among the gnolls, the appearance of a shoosuva is a reward for recent triumphs and a harbinger of great

largely ignore these animals. They tend to gather around fangs in battle, eager to partake of Yeenoghu’s blessing and its horrid transformation. Leucrottas Brought forth during Yeenoghu’s ancient

Character Creation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

been able to easily master all manner of weapons, although for challenge I prefer to use my own fists in combat. But I boast too much. In truth, I am one of many who are blessed with the might of

makes a hero? Is it a quality of birth that sets some mortals above others? Is it a blessing from the gods? Is it a matter of fate, spun out in the strands of a divine tapestry, charting the course of a

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