before bring decade convince race

Jarund Elkhardt

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

in battle. The strain of his long years of rule is etched on his weather-worn face. Jarund's late son, Jarund Twice-Born, was killed almost a decade ago while trying to bring down a cave bear, leaving

Satyr

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

existence, most often to the Material Plane. There they seek to bring a bit of their home plane’s splendor to other worlds. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a

member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

. 5 I run sleight-of-hand cons on street corners. 6 I convince people that worthless junk is worth their hard-earned money. FEATURE: FALSE IDENTITY You have created a second

idiosyncrasies of Baldurian patriars and other nobles, imitating them smoothly enough to convince even the snootiest family heads of your authenticity. You’re skilled at posing as the long-lost heir

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

weakness and secure their fortunes. 4 I put on new identities like clothes. 5 I run sleight-of-hand cons on street corners. 6 I convince people that worthless junk is worth their hard

luxuries faster than I bring them in... 3 I’m convinced that no one could ever fool me the way I fool others. 4 I’m too greedy for my own good. I can’t resist taking a risk if

Aasimar Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Whether descended from a celestial being or infused with heavenly power, aasimar are mortals who carry a spark of the Upper Planes within their souls. They can fan that spark to bring light, ease

1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

command or inspiration of a deity, a direct calling or simply a desire to bring glory to one of the dwarf gods. Clan and ancestry are also important motivators. A dwarf might seek to restore a clan

a dwarf saying that might be hyperbole, but certainly points to how difficult it can be for a member of a short-lived race like humans to earn a dwarf’s trust. Elves. “It’s not wise

Archaeologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

original purpose and determine its builders, whether those were dwarves, elves, humans, yuan-ti, or some other known race. In addition, you can determine the monetary value of art objects more than a

has historical significance or is one of a kind. 5 I’m secretly in love with the wealthy patron who sponsors my archaeological exploits. 6 I hope to bring prestige to a library, a

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; entire society forever stands prepared for war. Brutal Civility Hobgoblins hold themselves to high standards of military honor. The race has a long history of shared traditions, recorded and retold

gods unique to their race, the only survivors of a pantheon that was decimated by Maglubiyet so long ago that hobgoblins don’t remember the names of the fallen. Nomog-Geaya is the greater of the

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to

infirm. Orcs don’t revere their gods as much as they fear them; every tribe has superstitions about how to avert their wrath or bring their favor. This deep-seated uncertainty and fear comes forth

Daask

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

Boromar Clan. Formed by monstrous immigrants from Droaam, Daask has been building its power for a decade and has recently begun an aggressive campaign of expansion. Humans, shifters, goblins, and

doesn’t have the connections or infrastructure of the Boromar Clan, but the sheer physical force it can bring to bear is impressive. Daask has almost no influence in the middle or upper wards, but it is a

Lum the Mad

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

bring the machine online. However, he is also able to deactivate the machine, or even cause it to self-destruct—if the characters can convince him to do so with appropriate roleplaying or Charisma checks of your determination.

Chapter 1: Character Creation

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

Handbook. Herein, you’ll find the following sections: Peoples of Krynn. Learn about the peoples of Krynn and how they might inspire your next character. Race Option. Play as a kender, a character race

Option. Tie your magic to Krynn’s three mystical moons with the Lunar Sorcery sorcerer subclass. Adventuring defenders of Solamnia bring down a red dragon servant of the Dragon Queen

Ending the Goliath Feud

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

Charisma (Persuasion) check or two—to convince them to keep their delegations small. Negotiations Characters who bring Arn and Ogolai together still have their work cut out for them; neither chieftain is

Wyrmdoom Crag must convince the chieftains, Arn and Ogolai, to meet on neutral ground, away from their respective lairs, since neither chieftain wants to appear weak in the eyes of the other. Summit

Part 2: Test of Mettle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

into one of the adjoining simulation chambers. The exercise will take them on a virtual journey through Wildspace and pit them in a race against the clock, as they must outperform a competing band of

Spelljammer Corps training officer. Characters who played through the first Spelljammer Academy adventure met both officers; use the information in the accompanying sidebars to bring new player characters up to speed.

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

body, thought, and emotion. Freed from the limitations of their human bodies, the yuan-ti used their new abilities to conquer new lands and expand their borders. One Race, Many Forms The bodies of all

the Lake of Steam out along the trade routes to cross the world, yuan-ti poisons and potent liquors are covertly sold. Beware! Some of the latter slowly and subtly bring imbibers under the sway of

Random Encounters in Sorcere

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

assume the characters are intruders and attack unless Grin Ousstyl is with them. If the characters declare that they have Quenthel Baenre’s permission to be here, they can convince the mages to stand down

(your choice of race) are on an errand for their drow mage master when they run into the party by accident. If the characters state that they have legitimate business in Sorcere, the slaves answer

Development

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Development Redbrands who are captured, persuaded, or charmed by the characters can impart useful information (see “What the Redbrands Know” below). The characters can easily convince Townmaster

area, it’s okay to move on to chapter 3 and let the ruffians wait. The next time the characters return to Phandalin, make it clear that the Redbrands are causing even more trouble and that they need to be dealt with. Some of the Redbrands may also bring the fight to the characters.

Events in Gauntlgrym

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

Bruenor has to say as he entreats them to head back into the Underdark to find out more about the rising threat of the demon lords. Then the characters must help convince the other factions summoned to

bring to life not just the faction representatives and the dwarf king in this chapter, but also highlight the personalities and goals of the characters and any NPCs who remain with them.

Gatekeeper Adventure Hooks

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

the party must convince the loggers to relocate before their work touches off a conflict with the Gatekeepers. 4 Working with an agent of the Chamber, the Gatekeepers are convinced the actions of the

characters will bring a daelkyr one step closer to freedom. 5 The characters discover evidence suggesting that the rituals performed by the local Gatekeepers are weakening their seal, not empowering

Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu

bodies were found floating down the river. Concerned, Kaga pleads with the characters to find out what has happened to the homestead and its proprietor, Arthur Holrow, and to bring back the ingredients

characters convince Ignis they mean her and her children no harm, the characters can peacefully look around the homestead for the ingredients they need. While the characters are collecting the ingredients

Puzzle Cubes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

). Characters can also discover the shrines on their own or learn about them from Orvex Ocrammas (area 2). Race for the Puzzle Cubes The characters need not explore all nine shrines. The Red Wizards find at

. Their orders are to capture characters and bring them to the Fane of the Night Serpent for interrogation. Once eight puzzle cubes have been claimed, Ras Nsi steals the ninth cube for himself and leaves

Chapter 1: Acquisitions Incorporated

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

the time, was an unusual way to play Dungeons & Dragons. The intervening decade saw Acq Inc take on many forms — streams, recorded content, comics, and, of course, live roleplaying shows. While these

, Acq Inc’s adventures continue, dutifully chronicled online at acq-inc.com. Our intention with Acquisitions Incorporated was to bring dark office comedy to a world of swords, sorcery, dungeons, and

Adventure Summary

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

monstrosities. The climax of the adventure is a race against time as the octopus returns for a final onslaught, with decks flooding, the ship sinking, and characters scrambling through the

disintegrating hull in a race for their lives. If Krell or his minions are still alive, they present an additional obstacle because they also don’t want to go down with the ship. In order for the characters to

The Play's the Thing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

check by 5 or more also know that Wisteria Vale was the name of a village on the River Chionthar, just east of Baldur’s Gate, that was destroyed over a decade ago. You can adjust Wisteria Vale’s

Rathmore leaves Vargan alive as a witness to his village’s punishment, but not before slashing him across the face with a crystal dagger. The event changes Vargan forever, and he vows to bring down

Karametra's Champions

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

village whose crops are failing. 3 Defend or found an orphanage. 4 Teach a settlement to defend itself from wild beasts. 5 Reunite an orphan with living relatives. 6 Convince

are those who strike out to found a new settlement or bring aid to a struggling or endangered community. She loves most keenly those followers who embody her values of putting community before self by

Sports and Games

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

Sports and Games The Sharn Inquisitive The Race of Eight Winds Begins! Banners are flying across Dura today, and the streets are full of color. Walk through Oldkeep wearing brown and red, and

think our city’s gone mad. And in some ways it has, but it’s a madness that reaches its peak every summer with the Race of Eight Winds. Long ago, King Galifar used Dura as a proving ground for aerial

Priest

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

Priest Priests bring the teachings of their gods to the common folk. They are the spiritual leaders of temples and shrines and often hold positions of influence in their communities. Evil priests

with religious ceremonies and other sacred duties. Priest Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 13 (chain shirt) Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX

Bring It to an End

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

Bring It to an End The climactic ending of an adventure fulfills the promise of all that came before. The best climax is one the players see coming, so if a dragon is the mastermind behind all the

. 3 The actions of the adventurers or a villain result in a cataclysmic event that the adventurers must escape. 4 The adventurers race to the site where a villain is bringing a master plan to its

Runic Circle Adventures

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

Runic Circle Adventures Here are sample adventure hooks to bring characters to the Runic Circle or to give them missions to pursue there. Falling Feud Two flying ships crash at the Runic Circle

recorded storm giant prophecies. Mind flayers and their dominated minions from the Fomorian Encounters table (see chapter 3) race the characters to the prize. Shipyard A fire giant shipwright is studying

Bone Knight

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

with the Order of the Emerald Claw, helping that name strike fear into the enemies of Karrnath. In the last decade, King Kaius III of Karrnath has done much to ensure a peaceful end to the Last War

-proud order to find a new purpose in the service of Lady Illmarrow. Bone Knight Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment Armor Class 20 (bonecraft armor) Hit Points 84 (13d8 + 26

Sun Elves

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

— even other elves — are subordinate to them in skill, significance, and sophistication. They claim the title of “high elves” with pride, and indeed their race is responsible for great, and sometimes

with other art forms, which produces the complex dance of the bladesingers as well as the enchanting music of their bards and the meticulous craftwork of their artisans. Sun elf adventurers often bring

Gith Traits

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

for these spells. When you cast them with this trait, they don’t require components. Random Height and Weight Race Base Height Base Weight Height Modifier Weight Modifier Githyanki 5'0" 100 lb

Sha’sal Khou is an organization of githyanki and githzerai radicals working toward the reunification of their peoples. They want to bring about the end of the warfare between the githyanki and

Arcane Workshop

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

Defend the workshop against an invasion while the artificers try to repair a magic item. 8 Bring an unknown artifact to the workshop so the artificers can identify it. 9 Convince the owners of the

Xandala

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

, and she craves its power. If she meets the characters, Xandala pretends to be Artus’s daughter and tries to convince them to help her find him. Her plan is to cast dominate person on Artus and force

-aligned characters. XANDALA’S TRAITS Ideal. “I have the blood of dragons flowing through my veins. I am destined for greatness.” Bond. “The Ring of Winter will bring me power and immortality

Hide-and-Seek Challenge

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

challenge is simple: descend the ladder and bring back four caterpillars within 1 minute. Any number of characters may participate, and they may use magical assistance as long as the caterpillars aren’t

(Investigation) or Wisdom (Perception) check. Collecting Caterpillars. Once a character finds a tut-krogh, they can convince the caterpillar to come with them by succeeding on a DC 10 Wisdom (Animal Handling

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