before blocking deeds continue refer

Cairnwight

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

exclusion of all other tasks, retreating into a spacious cavern and blocking out all distractions. Creating a masterwork can become such a driving obsession that death can’t stop it: a giant who dies

while creating art might rise as a cairnwight and continue the work. Once the artwork is completed, the cairnwight remains as its undying guardian. A cairnwight looks much like an emaciated stone

Abhorrent Overlord

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

continue to flock around the demon, offering fealty and squabbling for scraps. Some foul souls can't let go of the miserable lives they had. Having been despicable in life, these spirits fester in death

of Theros doesn't require food, drink, or sleep. FIENDS OF THEROS On Theros, the term “demon” encompasses all fiends. The people of Theros might refer to “demons” or “devils” interchangeably

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

, committed by the goliath. Goliaths assign and use nicknames with their friends of other races, and change them to refer to an individual’s notable deeds. Goliaths present all three names when

individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

forest’s children by their deeds, habits, and other actions. By the same token, their tribe names merely refer to their homes. When dealing with other races, firbolgs refer to their lands by

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

be some hidden hypocrisy or heretical idea, or an ideal or bond taken to an extreme. d8 Personality Trait 1 I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that

person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward peace. 3 I see omens in every event and action. The

Sinister Reflections

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example” into “I’m obsessed with a hero of my faith, and I must become exactly like them so I can take their place.” The more unreasonable, the better

particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example” into “I loathe a particular hero and their followers, and I will prove the hypocrisy of that person’s deeds and

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Personality Trait 1 I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies

Firbolg Names

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

, and instead identify the forest’s children by their deeds, habits, and other actions. By the same token, their tribe names merely refer to their homes. When dealing with other races, firbolgs refer

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Cobblehook Cove before nightfall, continue to “Broken Weather Vane.” If they succeeded, refer to “Restored Weather Vane.” If the characters killed Sablewing, the leaderless Cobblehook Corsairs disperse

Levels 17-20: Masters of the World

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

point, but they can still advance in meaningful ways and continue performing epic deeds that resound throughout the multiverse. Chapter 7 details epic boons you can use as rewards for these characters to maintain a sense of progress.

Levels 17-20: Masters of the World By 17th level, characters have superheroic capabilities, and their deeds and adventures are the stuff of legend. Ordinary people can hardly dream of such heights of

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

who study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as

serve as a battering ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within. A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to

Goliath Names

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

change them to refer to an individual’s notable deeds. Goliaths present all three names when identifying themselves, in the order of birth name, nickname, and clan name. In casual conversation, they

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Trait 1 I see omens in every event and action. The serpent gods continue to advise us. 2 I have very high standards for food, drink, and physical pleasures. 3 I prefer to be alone

can more easily pronounce the name in this altered form. An adopted name of this sort is recognized as a variant of the birth name, rather than a unique name unto itself. A yuan-ti might refer to

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

restoring knowledge of Dae Won-Ha’s deeds. If the characters don’t follow through with their promise to the gwishin, the fog and mysterious attacks continue across the city. Once the gwishin is put to

Cairnwight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

tasks, retreating into a spacious cavern and blocking out all distractions. Creating a masterwork can become such a driving obsession that death can’t stop it: a giant who dies while creating art might

rise as a cairnwight and continue the work. Once the artwork is completed, the cairnwight remains as its undying guardian. A cairnwight looks much like an emaciated stone giant. Its form is caked with

Gods of Theros

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

rituals and devotions that honor various gods, hoping to win their favor and stave off their wrath. They tell and retell the stories of the gods’ deeds—even as they watch those stories continue to play

Trouble at the Docks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

ten thugs blocking her path work for him. Traevus and his thugs are indifferent toward the party but turn hostile if the characters try to force their way onto the Moondancer with Captain Sartell in

of his thugs while the others continue to hold back the mob that has gathered at the docks. If Traevus is defeated, any remaining thugs in his employ lose their will to fight. Some are overrun by the

Preface

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

adventures for fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons. Already, new heroes have accomplished great deeds and saved Faerûn from terrible evil and will continue to do so, as long as the flame of imagination draws them there.

Revel's End Locations (R9-R16)

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

prison has stockpiled enough necessities to continue operations for six months. R14. Privy This room contains a dozen wooden waste buckets. Once per day, usually in the morning, guards order prisoners

its prison cells (area R17). The guards refer to this corridor as the hexagon because of its shape. R16. Panopticon The continual flame spells that light this area can be dimmed from the surveillance hub (area R18). The hall is dimly lit at night.

Blood Will Tell

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

other races, he swore the orcs would avenge themselves by taking what they wanted by force. The great orc hordes continue to do just that today, appearing periodically from out of the wilderness to

they live, half-orcs usually find themselves defined by others in terms of their usefulness as heavy laborers and soldiers. It is the rare and fortunate few who are judged by their character and their deeds rather than their ancestry.

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

responsible for blocking tunnels to deter pursuit. Kobolds feel a cool affinity or something like kinship for other members of their tribe, but they are rarely affectionate with each other. Two kobolds

at the actions or deeds of other races. They aren’t forgiving of other races, and they enjoy nursing their hatred until they get a chance to wreak revenge on a creature or a race that has wronged

G. Tser Pool Encampment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

insults. Otherwise, the characters are offered flasks of wine and invited to join the reverie. If the characters linger at the camp, continue with “A Vistana’s Tale” below. If they seem in a hurry to leave

that way, continue with “Madam Eva’s Tent.” Map 2.2: Tser Pool Encampment View Player Version A Vistana’s Tale If the characters linger by the fire, one of the Vistani recounts the following tale

Goblin Ambush

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

feet ahead of you, blocking the path. Each has several black-feathered arrows sticking out of it. The woods press close to the trail here, with a steep embankment and dense thickets on either side. If

event that the goblins defeat the adventurers, they leave them unconscious, loot them and the wagon, then head back to the Cragmaw hideout. The characters can continue on to Phandalin, buy new gear at

Customizing the Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

still writing the Player’s Handbook for the original AD&D game. Despite being (in a sense) older than the game itself, these adventures continue to hold a special place in the hearts and memories of D

containers can be determined randomly by using the following table. Roll 3d4 to determine the number of different items among the contents, then roll d100 for each item and refer to the table to

Yeenoghu's Hunt

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

. The characters can retreat away from the sounds of combat, but doing so means backtracking for six miles to find another route. If they continue ahead, they are confronted with a grisly scene. Though

, feasting on the goristro’s corpse. If the characters want to continue forward, the gnolls and hyenas need to be dealt with. Alternatively, if the characters are indecisive or spend too long debating the

Horror Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

only in extreme situations. 2 Balance. I strive to counter the deeds of someone for whom I feel responsible. 3 Bound. I’ve wronged someone and must work their will to avoid their curse

, faith, family, or teacher to continue a vaunted legacy. 9 Promise. My life is no longer my own. I must fulfill the dream of someone who’s gone. 10 Revelation. I need to know what lies

Nib's Cave

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

deeds behind me and my ill-gotten gains to good use. She cursed me to dwell forever in this cave, spinning my gold into useful items for anyone who comes my way.” In accordance with the rule of

luster or some amount of golden color in its design. Roll a d8 and refer to the Gold-spun Gifts table to determine each item. (All the items listed in the table are uncommon magic items.) If a

Outer Planes

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

. Coupleofkooks Layers of the Outer Planes Most Outer Planes include a number of distinct realms. These environments are often imagined as a stack of related parts of the same plane, so travelers refer to

might feel strange urges to perform deeds of kindness or compassion, while visitors to the Lower Planes might find themselves drawn to acts of cruelty or betrayal. Those who spend time on Mechanus and

Acolyte

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

some hidden hypocrisy or heretical idea, or an ideal or bond taken to an extreme. d8 Personality Trait 1 I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and

Acolyte

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

some hidden hypocrisy or heretical idea, or an ideal or bond taken to an extreme. d8 Personality Trait 1 I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and

Life and Outlook

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

more successful neighbors. As demonstrated by their hatred of gnomes, kobolds have a persecution complex and easily take offense at the actions or deeds of other races. They aren’t forgiving of other

Khea the Sage

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

tell the characters much more about the cipher, she recognizes the name Orestes. The line of verse, she says, could refer to the Court of Orestes, the legendary tomb of one of Phenax’s earliest

omens, and that Phenax is a particularly dangerous enemy to make. If the threat of divine vengeance isn’t enough to encourage them to continue, Khea offers the party 200 gp per character to collect

Annam and the Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

her father of her clever deeds rather than her feats of strength: she solved a sphinx’s riddles, plumbed the secrets of the ocean, and stole a string of pearls from a god of the kuo-toa. Through these

possible that Diancastra’s Saga, excerpted in the introduction to this book, alludes to this story when Annam compares Diancastra’s deeds to Hiatea’s.) Another myth suggests Stronmaus taunted Hiatea for

Getting Players Invested

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

home: a place to see familiar faces like Fizban the Fabulous Acknowledge the Incredible Adventurers are, by their nature, remarkable. Even at level 1, they perform miraculous deeds and possess

more relaxed setting. Give the group space to breathe, note developments you want to highlight later, then continue with your adventures. Consider these ideas for a break episode. Bastions Episode. The

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