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Mark of Hospitality Halfling

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

(Talenta Plains) The majority of inns, taverns, and restaurants in the Five Nations are either directly owned by House Ghallanda or licensed by its Hosteler’s Guild. Most people give little

lies in charm and connections. A Ghallanda innkeeper hears many things—if you want to know what’s really going on in a community, talk to the halfling bartender. The leaders of House

Gladiator Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

perfection. 8 I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song. D6 IDEAL 1 Beauty. When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good) 2

. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any) D6 BOND 1 My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone

Entertainer Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

I get bitter if I’m not the center of attention. 7 I’ll settle for nothing less than perfection. 8 I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song

smiles on people’s faces when I perform. That’s all that matters. (Neutral) 6 Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any

Entertainer - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

less than perfection. 8 I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song. d6 Ideal 1 Beauty. When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good

Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any) d6 Bond 1 My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

head on the ceiling—good food and good stories in front of a nice, warm fire. If halflings had a shred of ambition, they might really amount to something.” Lasting Institutions Where a

naming traditions of their ancestors. The material culture and physical characteristics of humans can change wildly from region to region. In the Forgotten Realms, for example, the clothing, architecture

Kalashtar Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

in a variety of ways. Kalashtar have symmetrical, slightly angular features, and their eyes often glow when they are focused or expressing strong emotions. Kalashtar can’t directly communicate

evil spirits that dominate it. The rebel quori believe that through meditation and devotion, they can change the fundamental nature of Dal Quor, shifting the balance from darkness to light. Most

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

draw the blood of your enemies, or even directly touch their souls. Suggested Characteristics Members of the Orzhov Syndicate range from the decadent nobility at the top of the oligarchy to the debt

’t think of anything to look forward to. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Wealth. I will do whatever it takes to

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Hedonism. Death comes for everyone, so take as much pleasure as you can from every moment of life. (Neutral) 3 Creativity. I strive to

I’m secretly hoping that I can change the cult from the inside, using my influence to help rein in the wanton violence. 4 I own something that Rakdos once touched (it’s seared

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

your selves do, really. 7 It is not my place to interfere. I merely seek to observe, learn, and understand. 8 With a true understanding of metaphysics, anything is possible—including

count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature. Imprisoning Force. The

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

you do … or than any of your selves do, really. 7 It is not my place to interfere. I merely seek to observe, learn, and understand. 8 With a true understanding of metaphysics

the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature. Imprisoning Force. The dragon casts the forcecage spell, using its spell save DC and requiring

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

in my communication. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Change. All life is meant to progress toward perfection, and

my research and any other tasks I have to complete. Contacts The fluid nature of clades, whose rosters span different laboratories and change as researchers discover new interests, creates

House Ghallanda

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

House Ghallanda The majority of inns, taverns, and restaurants in the Five Nations are either directly owned by House Ghallanda or licensed by its Hosteler’s Guild. Most people give little thought to

charm and connections. A Ghallanda innkeeper hears many things — if you want to know what’s really going on in a community, talk to the halfling bartender. The leaders of House Ghallanda don’t sell

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp Factions of the Sword Coast The lack of large, centralized governments in the North and along the Sword Coast is likely directly responsible for the

try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good) 3 Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic) 4 Power. I hope

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

retaliation usually prevents them from trying to directly harm the gnomes, but they might spit in the milk, balance dishes on tables so they’re easily knocked over and broken, or scatter sewing

were in their presence. Kobolds fall all over themselves to obey orders from a dragon, even if they are dangerous orders. Although kobolds usually don’t worship Tiamat directly, they recognize her

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. 8 I never change my mind once it’s made up. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Order. The law is meant to ensure

Learning by Observing

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

change over the course of the session? Turns of Phrase. Were there any words or bits of narration you really liked? (If so, jot them down.) World-building. What elements of the DM’s world or the adventure grabbed your attention?

Language. What gestures did the DM use when describing a scene? How did the DM’s body language change when playing different NPCs? DM Voice. Did the DM use different voices or mannerisms for NPCs? Did

Learning by Observing

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

change over the course of the session? Turns of Phrase. Were there any words or bits of narration you really liked? (If so, jot them down.) World-building. What elements of the DM’s world or the adventure grabbed your attention?

Language. What gestures did the DM use when describing a scene? How did the DM’s body language change when playing different NPCs? DM Voice. Did the DM use different voices or mannerisms for NPCs? Did

House Ghallanda

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

House Ghallanda Leader: Yoren d’Ghallanda Headquarters: Gatherhold (Talenta Plains) The majority of inns, taverns, and restaurants in the Five Nations are either directly owned by House Ghallanda or

seems harmless and inconsequential. But Ghallanda’s strength lies in charm and connections. A Ghallanda innkeeper hears many things—if you want to know what’s really going on in a community, talk to the

Middle

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

. Over the course of the adventure, the characters might discover secrets that reveal new goals or change their original goal. Their understanding of what’s going on around them might change. Maybe

adversaries, or confront problems directly, perhaps by trying to kill meddlers. Remember that the characters are the heroes of the story. Never let them become mere spectators, watching as events unfold around them that they can’t influence.

Customizing a Background

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

earliest years as street urchins. Tika’s later career as a barmaid didn’t really change her, so she might choose the urchin background, gaining proficiency in the Sleight of Hand and Stealth skills, and

Draconic Gifts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Draconic Gifts You know the proverb: don’t look a draconic gift in the mouth. Some say it’s because of the breath weapon. But really it’s the smell. -Fizban As described in chapter 3, the death

possibilities of what these marks might look like. Draconic Marks d4 Visual Manifestation 1 One or both of the character’s eyes change color to resemble the dragon’s eyes or scales. 2 The

Customizing a Background

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

as street urchins. Tika’s later career as a barmaid didn’t really change her, so she might choose the urchin background, gaining proficiency in the Sleight of Hand and Stealth skills, and learning the

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Change Shape. The dragon magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0

once every hundred years, when they choose targets for a deadly hunting spree. 3 Two ancient deep dragon;ancient deep dragons fight over territory. Unwilling to move against each other directly

4. Guardroom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

lizardfolk shaman, and the shaman’s two-headed crocodile companion rest in this area. If they are alerted to intruders by the lizardfolk in area 5, they head directly for area 1 to challenge them. Secret

charge in this area causes the guards to change shifts, leaving for the barracks (area 6). Spending 2 charges reverses time and causes them to instead head into the temple complex to search for

Part 1: Master of Worlds

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

back home to the large city over the hills, and now his niece runs the family business. That sort of change — one that has nothing to do with the adventurers directly, but one that they’ll notice

, game products, and digital games are assumed to take place. The world is yours to change as you see fit and yours to modify as you explore the consequences of the players’ actions. Your world is

The Larger Truth

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

personality. Thanks to Ward’s history of making friends, trading favors, and pulling strings, even rivals find the Proclaimer difficult to directly oppose. Ward seeks evidence of the gods’ influence and motives

about the gods than the gods themselves.” Bond. “The Proclaimers of the Covenant know what story needs to be told.” Flaw. “I don’t really care if you believe—I care if you obey.” For the Record

K45. Hall of Heroes

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

depict ancient heroes. In actuality, the faces of the statues are stoic and expressionless, but whenever the lightning flashes, their expressions change to utter horror until the hall goes dark again

. The statues are imbued with the spirits of Strahd’s ancestors, all of which grieve over the termination of their bloodline. Each spirit will answer one question if addressed directly. The spirits

Serpent Cults

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

are born the serpent cults, groups of devout mortals who serve the yuan-ti either directly or in foreign outposts. Fanatical in their ideals, these cultists are willing to die for the yuan-ti and their

have a ritual that can change a human into a pureblood. They sometimes use the promise of this ritual as an enticement for power-hungry followers or a reward for their most devoted cultists. In

Kraken

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

creators and pursue their own agendas, manipulating forces beneath the sea and beyond. Krakens rarely appear on the surface, but when they do, they herald times of change and doom. When roused to action

, these titans directly attack coastal cities or whole armadas. Kraken onslaughts persist until their wrath is sated, their divine patrons are appeased, or their egos are placated by valuable

Area Information

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

disadvantage. At the beginning of combat, the star spawn hulk moves toward the gith and attacks in melee, while the star spawn seer uses its Psychic Orb attack directly on the star spawn hulk, relying

a single objective really is the key to maintaining sanity. Nonetheless, should an adventurer do so, the experience is so disorienting (filled with images of tentacles, eyeballs, and mouths), they

Introducing the Deck

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

directly, but where might is insufficient, guile and cunning can prevail. Finally, the characters might simply be given a deck by someone who wants them to have it. Rifflers, mischievous fey

, Asteria or Euryale, detailed in chapter 22, might give a deck to characters desperate to change their destiny. Hello there! I’ve snuck some notes throughout this book—it felt appropriate, given my experience with this wondrous deck. May my words provide you with insight and inspiration! −Asteria

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

area is at risk. If orcs come upon a target that is too large to assault directly, they will lurk along supply routes, taking out their frustration on caravans and travelers. Left unchecked, a tribe can

dwarfhold, the orcs will butcher any dwarf that stands against them, but it’s really all about the property—they would be just as happy if all the dwarves ran away. Strength Respects

Wandslingers

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

character is a wandslinger is really a question of style. Did you serve in the Last War? If so, who did you fight for? Did you learn or hone your magical skills as part of your military training? Do

training. This doesn’t change the way these features function; it means that instead of making a pact with a fiend, your warlock has a connection to an elite order of arcaniers that share these abilities

Respect for the Players

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

threatened. Do You Really Do That? Can players retract what they just said their characters did? Some DMs take a hard-line position: “If you said it, your character did it.” Such a strict position tends

to make players much more careful about what they say, which can dampen the atmosphere and discourage humor. Other DMs let players change their minds freely. This creates a more relaxed mood at the

Horizon's Edge Magic

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

bottom of the bubble. It then reappears at the top directly above that point and continues plummeting until something arrests its fall. Entering Horizon’s Edge The lost giant empire left puzzle cubes

creature uses an action to change the puzzle’s configuration. Puzzle cubes don’t function while on Horizon’s Edge, but a device somewhere in the demiplane allows a cube to function in reverse while the

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