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Lord's Ensemble

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

The Masked Lords of Waterdeep don this ensemble when meeting with one another. This raiment renders each lord indistinguishable from the others. The ensemble consists of three pieces — a helm

. Lord’s Robe. This elegant robe functions as a ring of free action, and it creates the illusion that you have a nondescript, androgynous humanoid build and stand 6 feet tall.

Tlincalli

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

powerful hunter, such as a blue dragon, they carefully weigh whether to serve the superior hunter, move on, or fight to the death to remove it as competition. Tlincallis rarely build cities, make

Nightmare Haunt

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

unconscious creature remains asleep until it is no longer in the area with tendrils, takes any damage, or is targeted by a remove curse spell or similar magic.Nightmare haunts are terrors from the

, Eriette and Ashiok conspire to build a nightmare realm in the ruins of Castle Ardenvale at the heart of the Wicked Slumber, replacing the virtuous court with one composed of sleepwalkers and dreamers

Owlin

Species Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your

of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from that list for a particular campaign. Creature Type Every creature in D&D, including every player character

Kender

Species Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You’re free to

other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from

Giff

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which

DM is free to add or remove languages from that list for a particular campaign. Creature Type Every creature in D&D, including every player character, has a special tag in the rules that

Astral Elf

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You’re free to follow those

that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from that list

Hadozee

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You’re free to

other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from

Thri-kreen

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to

to add or remove languages from that list for a particular campaign. Creature Type Every creature in D&D, including every player character, has a special tag in the rules that identifies the

Step 1: Assess the Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Step 1: Assess the Characters To build an encounter using this system, first take stock of the player characters. This system uses the characters’ levels to determine the numbers and challenge

saving throw modifiers, as well as how much damage the mightiest characters can deal with a single attack. Character level and challenge rating are good for defining the difficulty of an encounter, but

Autognome

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You’re free to follow those suggestions or

your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from that list for a particular

Plasmoid

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build&rdquo

Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from that list for a particular campaign. Creature Type Every creature in D&D, including

Lord's Ensemble

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

Lord’s Ensemble Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement by a creature with a humanoid build) The Masked Lords of Waterdeep don this ensemble when meeting with one another. This raiment renders

each lord indistinguishable from the others. The ensemble consists of three pieces — a helm, an amulet, and a robe — that function as a single magic item when worn together, but only within the city

Creating Your Character

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

point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You’re free to follow those suggestions or to ignore them. Whichever scores you decide to

Player’s Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from that list for a particular campaign. Creature Type Every creature in D&D, including

Creating Your Character

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

point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You’re free to follow those suggestions or to ignore them. Whichever scores you decide to

Player’s Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from that list for a particular campaign. Creature Type Every creature in D&D, including

House Dimir

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

and even wiping their own minds to remove any evidence of their completed assignments. The first guildmaster of House Dimir was a vampire named Szadek, whose organization agreed to serve as Ravnica’s

couriers, information brokers, and librarians. But Szadek also used his guild’s expertise at gathering information to build a vast spy network, and before long, the secret operations of the guild

Creating Your Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You’re free to follow those suggestions or to ignore them. Whichever

the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from that list for a particular campaign. Creature Type Every

Welcome to Lorwyn-Shadowmoor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

Lorwyn-Shadowmoor. This realm consists of opposing lands that twist together, their borders constantly in flux. The land of Lorwyn teems with colorful creeks, bright meadows, verdant forests, and

gentle hills. In its midst, denizens build cozy villages on endless summer days. Conversely, the land of Shadowmoor is steeped in foggy moors, jagged cliffs, treacherous bogs, and skeletal forests. Here

17. Hall of the Great Spirits

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

the west. The statuary that adorns the walls consists of four sculpted heads of animals. Each one is six feet above the floor and two to three feet in diameter. Opposite the passage that leads east is

crafted golden bracelet. To remove the item, a character must either reach into the mouth or attempt to push the bracelet out with another object. Snapping Trap. Disturbing the bracelet in any way

Creating Your Character

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

increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section

widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from that list for a particular campaign. Creature Type Every creature in D&D, including every player character, has a

Evolving the Encounter Deck

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

progressively harder, or you can change the flavor of encounters, such as adding creatures from a particular environment. One way to accomplish this is to build two encounter decks. Draw cards from the

first encounter deck, and when you remove cards from that deck, replace those cards with an equal number of random cards from the second deck. This method is particularly effective if the second deck

Creating Your Character

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

score by 1, or you increase three different scores by 1. You follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. Your class’s “Quick Build” section

your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from that list for a particular

History

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

strength measured in fields and pastures. It prospered for a time but was plagued by trolls and giants. The dwarves were obliged to build a stronghold underground, carving out the fortress-city of Tyar

set in 1491 DR, the Year of the Scarlet Witch. Each month consists of three ten-day long weeks called tendays. People refer to tendays the way people in other worlds refer to weeks.

21. Archpriest's Chambers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

spider, to be fashioned into wings Enough wood to build a chariot (a large raft or a zurkhwood mushroom would suffice) A weapon worthy of a kuo-toa god If the characters refuse to help, the

the kuo-toa tribe. God Statue. The archpriest has already given its new god a name: Klaabu. This “god” sprawls on the slimy floor and consists primarily of a decapitated limestone statue depicting a

The Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

recover and regroup. Encourage tactical thinking. If one of the sides of the battle consists of savage monsters or mindless undead, give clues that they attack the nearest enemy rather than thinking

. Three-sided battles can sometimes take longer because of the number of combatants participating. Use your discretion as the DM to have the excitement of the battle build up rather than fizzle out

Nightmare Haunt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

Kindly Lord’s daughters, the famed duelist Obyra. Meanwhile, Eriette and Ashiok conspire to build a nightmare realm in the ruins of Castle Ardenvale at the heart of the Wicked Slumber, replacing the

longer in the area with tendrils, takes any damage, or is targeted by a remove curse spell or similar magic. Bonus Actions Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the nightmare haunt takes the Hide action.

Tlincalli

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

fight to the death to remove it as competition. Tlincallis rarely build cities, make clothing, or mine metals. Instead, they scavenge much of what they need or want. They do, however, melt down scavenged

The Knucklebones Gang

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

The Knucklebones Gang Maggie’s band consists of Chukka, Clonk, a fiendish flesh golem named Mickey, a pair of conniving imps, a flameskull, and a host of murderous fey creatures. Chukka and Clonk

build, fix, and drive infernal machines. At some point during their visit, the characters see the kenku angrily hammering on a nonfunctional Demon Grinder. It isn’t working, and they can’t figure out

Graveyard Temple

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

shown in map 4.3 sits at the center of a graveyard, which consists of underground tombs that hold urns of ashes, individual burial plots, and a mass grave for those who couldn’t afford better. The ground

removes limbs from corpses to build an congregation of flesh golems he can’t control. 4 A gate to the Underworld releases a bloodthirsty Underworld cerberus (see chapter 6) into the graveyard. 5

The Abyss

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

wilderness of brutality and horror known as the Gaping Maw, where even powerful demons are overcome by fear. Reflecting Demogorgon’s dual nature, the Gaping Maw consists of a massive primeval continent

such objects in from demiplanes and Material Plane worlds that figure into the schemes of the Spider Queen. Lolth’s servants also build dungeons amid the webbing, trapping and hunting Lolth’s hated

Ataaz Muhahah

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

consists of an imposing statue of a Chultan warrior wearing a war mask, hunkered down like a panther ready to pounce. Like the monkeys elsewhere on the bridge, the carving is highly stylized. Bright

trying to remove its eye gems, which are purely decorative and worthless), who damages the bridge, or who passes the shrine without making the proper obeisance to Ubtao. The required homage involves

Acererak

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

necromantic device called the Soulmonger, then hid it in the heart of the tomb. ACERERAK’S TRAITS Ideal. “Why be a god when I can be a creator of gods?” Bond. “I build dungeons to trap and slay

necrotic damage. Greater restoration, remove curse, or similar magic ends the curse on the target. Legendary Actions Acererak can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one

Abyss

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

figure into the schemes of the Spider Queen. Lolth’s servants also build dungeons amid the webbing, trapping and hunting Lolth’s hated enemies within crisscrossing corridors of web-mortared stone. Far

horror known as the Gaping Maw, where even powerful demons are overcome by fear. Reflecting Demogorgon’s dual nature, the Gaping Maw consists of a massive primeval continent covered in dense jungle

Example Simple Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

(level 1–4, dangerous threat) The crossbow trap is a favorite of kobolds and other creatures that rely on traps to defend their lairs. It consists of a trip wire strung across a hallway and connected to a

triggers the trap. Falling Portcullis Simple trap (level 1–4, moderate threat) Some folk who build dungeons, such as mad wizards in search of new victims, have no intention of allowing their visitors to make

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

hero’s defining event or the specialty of a criminal or a sage, it’s best to make that determination before using the pertinent table below. Acolyte d6 I became an acolyte because … 1 I ran away

, and I left home to build on what I had learned. Sailor d6 I became a sailor because … 1 I was press-ganged by pirates and forced to serve on their ship until I finally escaped. 2 I wanted to see

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