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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Shattered Reflection, the characters must first destroy these demiplanes, which are the lich-god’s early attempts to remake reality. The demiplanes are harbingers of what’s to come if Vecna isn’t stopped
Reunion in Sigil At the end of chapter 10, the characters learned that Vecna is performing his ritual at a site in Pandesmos called the Cave of Shattered Reflection. At some point after this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
desire, and you can make decisions in any order you want. For instance, you might not want these tables to help you decide who your parents and siblings are, because that’s among the information
you’ve already come up with. But you can still use other parts, such as the section on life events, to provide added depth and detail.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Backgrounds Countless people come from loving, nurturing homes. Through hard work, clean living, and wise decisions, they excel at what they do. They live prosperous, respectable lives, leaving the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
What’s on the Bill? People come from across Breland to experience the Menthis art scene. All manner of entertainment can be found in this quarter, from bawdy Lower Menthis events to the traditional
Temple, Upper Menthis) 3 Five Lives. A bitter reflection on the tragedy of the Last War, as seen through the eyes of five soldiers. Written by up-and-coming playwright Luca Syara. (Diamond Theater
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
A Sinister Shadow Once the characters have cemented their fourth-year Extracurriculars, Jobs, and Relationships decisions as needed, it’s time to kick off this adventure. When the characters arrive
you’re ready to begin the adventure: All of your hard work has come down to this—your fourth and final year as a student of magic at Strixhaven University. But as soon as you arrive on campus, it’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Back in Session Once the characters have chosen their colleges and cemented their other second-year decisions, it’s time to kick off this adventure.
The academic year has barely dawned when
you’re in, you can register your team with Professor Sharpbeak. Come on—we’ll talk you into it over Curtie’s caster’s stew!”
Show the players the Battle of Strixhaven flyer. As Strixhaven students, the characters are familiar with the game Mage Tower. Share the information below with the players.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
as you’re planning adventures. If your adventure relies on certain events, plan for multiple ways they might come about, or be prepared for clever players to prevent those events from happening as
adventure possibilities available to them at the same time. If the characters have two or three things they can investigate or pursue, they have a meaningful choice. And if whatever threads they don’t investigate turn into bigger problems, you’ve clearly demonstrated that their decisions matter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
what catches your interest. Once you have a character in mind, follow these steps in order, making decisions that reflect the character you want. Your conception of your character might evolve with
each choice you make. What’s important is that you come to the table with a character you’re excited to play. Throughout this section, we use the term character sheet to mean whatever you use to track
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
what catches your interest. Once you have a character in mind, follow these steps in order, making decisions that reflect the character you want. Your conception of your character might evolve with
each choice you make. What’s important is that you come to the table with a character you’re excited to play. Throughout this chapter, we use the term character sheet to mean whatever you use to track
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
D) guard the captives for Overseer Issar, a type 3 yuan-ti malison wearing a red cloth headdress. Issar is more interested in gazing at his own reflection in a hand mirror than overseeing anyone
(Persuasion or Intimidation) check. Armed captives who come to their senses try to slaughter as many yuan-ti as they can. They know the temple’s defenses and general layout, except with regard to areas 11 and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. The Meet continues until all items are resolved or half the participants leave. Crime in Godsbreath is rare, and justice in this land focuses on making the wronged party whole. Decisions on how to
make amends come through groups known as sevens—assemblies of the seven people who are closest at hand when an accusation of criminal behavior is made, but who have no direct stake in the outcome. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Icewind Dale Go far enough north, and you will come to the mountains rightly called the Spine of the World. Turn west and go toward the Sea of Moving Ice, and you might eventually come upon one of
the scattered communities of Icewind Dale. You can also travel up the ever-narrowing road from Luskan called the Northern Means, and eventually come upon the frozen tundra beyond. Why travel so far
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Fourth Session The fourth council is the final meeting between the faction leaders and the adventurers. Hundreds of chromatic dragons have been sighted near the Well of Dragons, and the time has come
to strike. At the end of this council, the delegates make their final decisions of support for the adventurers and their cause, if they haven’t done so already. Follow-Up: Xonthal’s Tower At an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
mad, and it didn’t take long for the madness to spread to other members of the Shadowdusk family and come into public view. As the family’s behavior grew more bizarre, local broadsheets circulated
and their plots, even as he allows the family free rein in their corner of his domain. The Mad Mage has decided that these are the kinds of nobles that need to be making decisions and wielding power in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
introduction sets the scene for what’s to come in the rest of the book. It introduces the myth of the First World, created by Bahamut and Tiamat, then discusses the role that dragons play in the myths
of many Material Plane worlds, as a reflection of that primordial story. It begins to explore the connections linking dragons on different worlds, which is elaborated throughout the rest of this book
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
things they don’t. In a typical D&D session, a DM makes numerous rules decisions—some barely noticeable and others quite obvious. Players also interpret the rules, and the whole group keeps the game
perspectives that help you see parts of the game in a new light and that aid you in fine-tuning your D&D experience. When I answer rules questions, I often come at them from one to three different
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
cottage exudes a warm glow. Smiles come readily but last too long. Wildflowers grow from the carcasses of mutated lambs. The Mists deposit visitors to Tepest near Viktal, whose folk encourage
.
8 Two young lovers go missing from Viktal. One is found days later, unable to remember anything, aged fifty years, and desperate for help to find their partner.
9 A character’s reflection on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, the god split in two, and so did Mogis and Iroas come into existence, embodiments of the two aspects of war that are forever in conflict. Though no tales of either Mogis or Iroas’s faith speak of
with his own ferocity, remaking him as a reflection of Mogis’s wrath and an engine of destruction in combat. This warrior became the first minotaur, and many minotaurs still worship Mogis, as he is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Fourth Session The fourth council is the final meeting between the faction leaders and the adventurers. Hundreds of chromatic dragons have been sighted near the Well of Dragons, and the time has come
to strike. At the end of this council, the delegates make their final decisions of support for the adventurers and their cause, if they haven’t done so already. Follow-Up: Xonthal’s Tower At an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
make decisions for most prides, these leaders rising from among the oldest or best-respected women of the pride. Generally, leonin communities avoid outsiders, particularly armed groups of soldiers and
grown less isolated, though, they have come to explore greater continuity in their leadership, and the current speaker, Brimaz, has held the office for several years. One of the few men to ever be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
minutes, they come upon him as he steps into the mirror to join the girl in the pig mask. After he passes through the pane, his youthful reflection takes the girl’s hand and walks away with her. The
gazing worriedly into a mirror, and a little girl in a pig mask can be seen in the pane, whispering to the halfling’s youthful reflection. As soon as she sees the characters, the girl turns and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Raxivort. The desire to please Raxivort weighs heavily on all their decisions. When things aren’t going well for them, xvarts naturally assume that Raxivort is angry. To appease their troubled lord, they
come out of hiding most of the time. Occasionally, he does appear before a tribe of worshipers as a 9-foot-tall xvart carrying an empty sack. In every such instance, Raxivort takes all of the treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
unfolds; it’s simply a reflection of Iymrith’s mood. Storm giants who stride boldly toward the amphitheater with weapons in hand draw fire from the trebuchets (see area 1). The characters can let the storm
giants bear the brunt of these attacks while they approach from another direction, or they can join the giants in their direct assault. When storm giants or characters of giant size come within 1,000
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
should have the opportunity to avoid or mitigate losses in heroic ways, with tragedy being a consequence of the characters’ actions and decisions, not a foregone conclusion. Moments of helplessness
causing them to play in an overly cautious way. Come to an agreement that those elements won’t appear in your game, as keeping the game moving will result in a better experience.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
personality traits. Choose your character’s alignment (the moral compass that guides his or her decisions) and ideals. The Personality and Background section also helps you identify the things your character
absent-minded, foolhardy, or oblivious.
A character with high Charisma exudes confidence, which is usually mixed with a graceful or intimidating presence. A character with a low Charisma might come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
has an internal logic, adventurers can use their understanding of that logic to make informed decisions. For example, characters who find a pool of fresh water in a dungeon might infer that many of
the creatures inhabiting the dungeon come to that spot to drink. The adventurers might set an ambush at the pool. Likewise, closed or locked doors can restrict the movement of some creatures. A dungeon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
in. If a dungeon doesn’t have some internal logic to it, adventurers will find it difficult to make reasonable decisions within that environment. For example, characters who find a pool of fresh water
in a dungeon might make the logical assumption that many of the creatures inhabiting the dungeon come to that spot to drink. The adventurers might set an ambush at the pool. Likewise, locked doors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
describing the present situation, what the bad guys are up to, and how the adventurers become involved in the story. Heroes Who Matter An adventure should allow the adventurers’ actions and decisions to
might defeat that villain. Something for All Player Types As outlined in the book’s introduction, players come to the gaming table with different expectations. An adventure needs to account for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
should have the opportunity to avoid or mitigate losses in heroic ways, with tragedy being a consequence of the characters’ actions and decisions, not a foregone conclusion. Moments of helplessness
causing them to play in an overly cautious way. Come to an agreement that those elements won’t appear in your game, as keeping the game moving will result in a better experience.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
stench of rot and decay wraps around you, seemingly threatening to penetrate your flesh and pervade your soul.
Yestabrod’s Garden of Welcome is a pale reflection of the true horrors surrounding
, they come face to face with Zuggtmoy (see appendix D), attended by twelve bridesmaids of Zuggtmoy (see appendix C). Fortunately for them, Zuggtmoy is deep in meditation as her gown and veil are being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the face with eldritch blast are just as valuable for corporate espionage as for tomb raiding. How you present yourself to the world at large is often a subtle reflection of your patron. Being a
the flayed skin of fiends is totally up to you. Marketing Is Everything There’s an old Luskan saying: “They could sell water to a sahuagin and it would come back for a refill.” And that’s you in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
at their accomplishments. C16. Reflection Room Daybeds piled high with pillows stand in the corners of this spacious, comfortable-looking room.
This is the manor’s quiet room, where faculty go to
feel free to come up with additional phrases that you and your players will find fun and amusing. Phrases d6 Phrase 1 “Really? In those robes?” 2 “G-R-O-S-S. Gross.” 3 “I heard you snack on owlbear pellets.” 4 “If you say so.” 5 “How about ‘Hells, no!’” 6 “No one believes that’s chocolate.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
occasional large events (such as the ascension of a new chieftain, or certain religious gatherings) for all members of a single tribe to come together in one place. Instead, the Uthgardt tend to travel in
, these folk are similar to nomadic Tel’Quessir, in that they make their decisions by consensus among the heads of the families, and disagreements are handled efficiently: those who don’t like the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their lairs, green dragons can’t be tracked near their lairs, brass dragons are aware of creatures that come near water in their territory, and gem dragons can use clairvoyance to observe particular
the lair shows a reflection of the dragon flying overhead; the image disappears upon further examination. Face in the Clouds. The dragon’s visage appears in cloud formations above the lair, giving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Moonstalkers don’t come through this area without good reason. Treasure. Each oil painting is worth 250 gp. 5: Study A moonstone chandelier casts a soft, bluish-white glow over this room’s oaken table and
Wanewort is scrying sees the same creature or location that she does. When not actively being used to scry, the pool’s surface shows a reflection of the moon in its current phase. 13: Armory The wereboar