before break diffusing continues results

Plaintiff

Backgrounds Acquisitions Incorporated

sometimes one casualty is left a little less than dead, just waiting to discover what a lucky break that accident actually was. You were a victim of a legal incident that was ostensibly the fault of

acknowledge you understand past outcomes don’t guarantee future results. Skill Proficiencies: Medicine, Persuasion Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools Languages: Any one

Izzet League

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

style of research: keep adding energy until something blows up, then observe the results. — Doug Beyer, Return to Ravnica: The Secretist The Izzet are obsessive experimenters, combining a keen

a methodology that relies on unexpected outcomes: all results are informative, even if they completely defy expectations. For example, an experiment that begins as the creation of a “hypermana

Activities and Rumors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

from this table to determine the characters’ interactions. Reception Activities d6 Activity 1 Catching Up. The student wants to talk about their recent break, which they spent reading everything by

character for help talking to or pranking this student. 6 Drama. The student is anxious about something that happened during their break or about the impending academic year (perhaps the masquerade

Quest: Bank Job

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

boxed text aloud: “Yvette here is a lousy guard. There was a break-in recently on her watch, and the burglar got away. I fear the culprit might attempt another break-in, and I’d like you to prevent the

heist—quietly. I can pay you a lump sum of twenty gold pieces for your services. What do you say?” If the characters accept, Quink continues: “I’d like you to stake out the bank tonight. If you see

Hazards

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

ship’s success or failure is determined. Hazards offer four levels of success or failure determined by the results of the ship’s group check. A total success or a total failure occurs when every roll

compare that check to the DC. Determine how many of the group’s checks succeeded — the officers’ and the crew’s — then consult the Crew Conflict Check Results table. Crew Conflict DCs DC Description

Rose Stage Festival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

(lawful neutral human first-year student; see the “Fellow Students” section). The festival’s improvised play continues until all volunteer performers have exhausted their prompts. More frequently

, Quentillius signals a break in the action so that the new performer can take the stage. The player character can act out their improv character in the performance any way they like. Raising the

Fungus Humongous

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

inhaling mildly toxic spores released by the immature fungi. Affected characters break down after 1d20 minutes and simply can’t face those sounds anymore. They have nightmares for days to come, until the

toxin is completely out of their system. You can impose even more lingering results if you like, such as a lifelong aversion to eating mushrooms of any kind. People can clear a path through the

D1. Switchbacks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

steps before tumbling on toward the Dessarin River. The trail continues upriver to other parts of the vale, so unless the characters know about the runes, it’s easy to miss the beginning of the steps

or more results in the creature being knocked from the pathway, sliding and falling to the next lower level of the path, and taking an additional 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage. Cutting the tripwire

Complications

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

, rerolling or ignoring results that have already occurred. FAILURE IS AN OPTION If the characters failed to recover a significant number of components from either site in the past—and assuming you don’t

other agent might also have sent their own operatives back to collect the missing components, the characters’ agent invites them to help break into the rival agent’s workshop to steal those components

Fungus Humongous

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

inhaling mildly toxic spores released by the immature fungi. Affected characters break down after 1d20 minutes and simply can’t face those sounds anymore. They have nightmares for days to come, until the

toxin is completely out of their system. You can impose even more lingering results if you like, such as a lifelong aversion to eating mushrooms of any kind. People can clear a path through the

Arkhan the Cruel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

break his curse. Uldrak excitedly splashes the vial’s hissing contents onto the ground at his feet. Moments later, he sheds his fiendish skin and grows back into his true form, that of a lawful evil

empyrean. Laughing gleefully, Uldrak yanks his sword from the ground and gladly provides the characters with a gallon of his blood so they can break the curse on Ralzala. When this is done, he casts plane

Mistshore: Spring

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

inside, having barricaded the doors with furniture. Trying to break down the doors are four members of the Xanathar Guild (CE male human bandits) under the command of a dwarf enforcer named Noska

15 or higher can spot the gazer shortly after the party enters the City of the Dead. The gazer defends itself if attacked. Next Encounter Armed with directions to the Garloth mausoleum, the characters can head for the City of the Dead. The spring chain continues with encounter 4, “Mausoleum.”

6. Hallway

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

as much damage with a successful DC 17 Dexterity saving throw. Any creature that fails this save is grabbed by skeletal hands and pulled into the sphere, which continues to roll over any other

creatures in the hallway. A creature trapped in the bone boulder can attempt a DC 17 Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to break free before the boulder slams into the wall in area 7. Any

Reckless Hate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

passage connecting the keep to the dungeon levels. Shortly after sunrise the day after you arrive in town, you hear a commotion outside. Someone shouts, “Hey, stop that!” A moment later voices break into a

large box engraved with a recurring elemental symbol. Inside, a magical orb resembling a crystal ball pulses and thrums with power. The priest holds the orb aloft and continues to chant while the

6. Hallway

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

much damage with a successful DC 17 Dexterity saving throw. Any creature that fails this first save is grabbed by skeletal hands and pulled into the sphere, which continues to roll over any other

creatures in the hallway. A creature trapped in the bone boulder can attempt a DC 17 Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to break free before the boulder slams into the wall in area 7. Any

Getting Players Invested

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

redeeming quality the characters can appreciate—ideally a villain who isn’t preoccupied with killing or harming the characters. As your campaign continues, introduce new people and locations, and bring

? How might an NPC comment on a character’s abilities or recognize that they’re special? Break Episodes It’s easy to get caught up in a story with dramatic stakes, pitting characters against mounting

Detention Monitors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

scrolls. A number of students equal to the number of characters are serving detention; you can roll on the Students in Detention table (rerolling any repeated results) to identify them, or you can

continues: “I am so pleased to have you all here with me today! This is an opportunity for all of us to learn more about ourselves, our fellow students, and the amazing world around us. Today we’ll be

All for One: The Clan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

work and leaving behind a fitting legacy that continues to bolster the clan even after its creator has passed on — a legacy counted not only in objects, but also in dwarven souls. Dwarves who become

craft like any other activity, calling for careful practice and constant attention to detail in order to yield the best, most satisfying results. Young nobles apprentice for a time with masters of

29. The Tomb of Pelota

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

wall, and the depression in the wall briefly glows orange. After the second such occurrence, the ball will break off its attacks. A sound like that of a trumpet indicates that the game is about to

) force damage. When the ball moves out of a goal, it flies to the center of the corridor and hovers, awaiting the start of another point. The game continues until the characters die or score a goal

Helpful Sisters

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

. She confirms that the town has been experiencing break-ins and robberies lately, but no one has witnessed a potential culprit. The only clue is a set of tracks leading in the direction of Kelvin’s

Kelvin’s Cairn. If they refuse the quest, Caer-Konig continues to be tormented by invisible thieves until the duergar stop searching the town for chardalyn. Getting a Dogsled If the characters are

Plaintiff

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

behind. But sometimes one casualty is left a little less than dead, just waiting to discover what a lucky break that accident actually was. You were a victim of a legal incident that was ostensibly the

understand past outcomes don’t guarantee future results. Skill Proficiency: Medicine, Persuasion Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools Languages: Any one of your choice Equipment: One set

Clay Golem

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

endowed with purpose by priests of great faith. However, clay is a weak vessel for life force. If the golem is damaged, the elemental spirit bound into it can break free. Such a golem runs amok, smashing

can see. If no creature is near enough to move to and attack, the golem attacks an object, with preference for an object smaller than itself. Once the golem goes berserk, it continues to do so until

How to Play

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

, often relying on the roll of a die to determine the results of an action. 3. The DM narrates the results of the adventurers’ actions. Describing the results often leads to another decision point

break the general rules in some way, creating an exception to how the rest of the game works. Remember this: If a specific rule contradicts a general rule, the specific rule wins. Exceptions to the

Introduction

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

gives way? Or cast a spell to carry them over the chasm? Then the DM determines the results of the adventurers’ actions and narrates what they experience. Because the DM can improvise to react to

adventurers grow in might as the campaign continues. Each monster defeated, each adventure completed, and each treasure recovered not only adds to the continuing story, but also earns the adventurers

Adventure Types

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

. Each step provides tables from which you can select the basic elements of your adventure. Alternatively, roll on the tables and see how the random results inspire you. You can mix up the order of the

surviving in the dungeon for a certain amount of time. 18 Parley with a villain in the dungeon. 19 Hide from a threat outside the dungeon. 20 Roll twice, ignoring results of 20. Wilderness Goals d20

Introduction

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

way? Or cast a spell to carry them over the chasm? Then the DM determines the results of the adventurers’ actions and narrates what they experience. Because the DM can improvise to react to anything

adventurers grow in might as the campaign continues. Each monster defeated, each adventure completed, and each treasure recovered not only adds to the continuing story, but also earns the adventurers new

Additional Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

narrative. Additional events, rumors, and encounters can be used as needed or added as side treks or distractions. The following encounter seeds are meant to be used when you want to break up the

Wizards are making use of diabolic allies as they plan the ritual that will free Tiamat, not all devils are on their side. Some fiends not wanting to see Tiamat gain worldly power seek to break the

Mephistopheles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

the Nine Hells forces him to relinquish direct oversight of a project. When he returns to his research, a new mystery might capture his fancy, while the older project continues to move forward

sages and spellcasters toiling away at some seemingly forgotten endeavor. The supervisors of these projects might have achieved incredible results that they patiently wait to share with Mephistopheles the next time his attention points in their direction.

Additional Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

narrative. Additional events, rumors, and encounters can be used as needed or added as side treks or distractions. The following encounter seeds are meant to be used when you want to break up the

Wizards are making use of diabolic allies as they plan the ritual that will free Tiamat, not all devils are on their side. Some fiends not wanting to see Tiamat gain worldly power seek to break the

Additional Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

narrative. Additional events, rumors, and encounters can be used as needed or added as side treks or distractions. The following encounter seeds are meant to be used when you want to break up the

Wizards are making use of diabolic allies as they plan the ritual that will free Tiamat, not all devils are on their side. Some fiends not wanting to see Tiamat gain worldly power seek to break the

Warlock

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

, results-minded individual is contracted to perform services for a higher-up, in exchange for career advancement. Have I described the perfect employee, or a warlock? Yes. — K’thriss Drow’b Eldritch

your bag of holding with the sweetest loot. Cool Mottos d6 Motto 1 “I don’t break even; I get even.” 2 “I’m the prophet of profit, and I’ve got a prediction for success.” 3

Initiative Variants

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

completed their turns. If more than two sides take part in a battle, each side rolls for initiative. Sides act from the highest roll to lowest. Combat continues in the initiative order until the battle

start). Break any ties by having the combatant with the highest Dexterity act first. Otherwise, roll to determine who goes first. Turns. On its turn, a creature moves as normal but must take the action it

Zodiac Phenomena

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

peers through an observatory’s telescope. The clouds break, revealing the stars above. A creature casts a divination spell. On nights when I’m feeling especially lonely, I’ll search the sky for that

region tries to alter the attitude of another, a failed Charisma check always results in the latter creature turning hostile if it wasn’t hostile already. 7 Knight. Spectral knights routinely fly across

The Bowl Repair Challenge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble

been fixed. Keeping the Spirit Alive. Characters can use healing magic to give the Spirit more Hit Points, but its maximum is 10 Hit Points, and it continues to lose 1 HP each round unless the bowl is

the bowl. If the characters fail five ability checks before succeeding on three of them, they accidentally break the bowl. They can still return it to the keep, but the Silver Spirit of the Bowl fades

Caer Locations (C20-C24)

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

plate embedded in the north wall. This lever raises and lowers the blue marble slab that seals off area C23. C23. East Cistern The dark cistern continues for another 40 feet beyond the blue marble

speaker’s shy, 25-year-old dogkeeper. These servants have decided to mount a prison break. When they hear the blue stone slab open in area C23, they hide. If the characters make their identities known before

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