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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Eladrin crave change, yet Isolde felt like she was frozen in time. She wished to leave the fey carnival and pursue other dreams, but Zybilna wouldn’t hear of it and secretly used wish spells to make
do not carry the burden do not eat.”
Ideal. “Those most deserving of aid are those who never ask for it.”
Bond. “You share a bond with those you travel with, a bond closer
Goliath
Legacy
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
. Goliaths see females and males as equal in all things, and they find societies with roles divided by gender to be puzzling or worthy of mockery. To a goliath, the person who is best at a job should be
the one tasked with doing it.
A goliath’s nickname is a description that can change on the whim of a chieftain or tribal elder. It refers to a notable deed, either a success or failure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
something useful. These creations become thrulls, obedient slaves that serve in a variety of menial roles: laborers, messengers, beasts of burden, and even fashion accessories for the elite. Whatever
Kobold
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
roles that protect and sustain the tribe. The strongest kobolds are trained to be hunters and warriors, the most clever are crafters and strategists, the toughest are miners and beast-wranglers, and so
, kobold females aren’t exempted from war or work. Furthermore, kobolds can slowly change sex. If most males or females of a tribe are killed, some survivors change over several months until the
Ranger
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
in a fight against monstrous foes are worth any extra burden. Coddled city folk might not know how to feed themselves or find fresh water in the wild, but they make up for it in other ways. Creating a
in protecting the borderlands, or a significant change? What made you join up with a band of adventurers? Do you find it challenging to teach new allies the ways of the wild, or do you welcome the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
roles divided by gender to be puzzling or worthy of mockery. To a goliath, the person who is best at a job should be the one tasked with doing it. A goliath’s nickname is a description that can change
change them to refer to an individual’s notable deeds. Goliaths present all three names when identifying themselves, in the order of birth name, nickname, and clan name. In casual conversation, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
of glyphs Healer Healing; a contagious illness, disease, or curse; those who practice the healing arts Four of glyphs Shepherd Those who protect others; one who bears a burden far too great to be
shouldered alone Five of glyphs Druid The ambivalence and cruelty of nature and those who feel drawn to it; inner turmoil Six of glyphs Anarchist A fundamental change brought on by one whose beliefs are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
helps the other players visualize what’s happening around them, improvising when the adventurers do something or go somewhere unexpected. As an actor, the DM plays the roles of the monsters and
supporting characters, breathing life into them. And as a referee, the DM interprets the rules and decides when to abide by them and when to change them. Inventing, writing, storytelling, improvising, acting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Conspiracy in Baldur’s Gate The characters are all that’s left of a group that strove to change Baldur’s Gate and failed. Now the city’s leaders or other powerful figures seek to stamp out the last
dukes nor the patriars can envision. Someone clearly had enough of your art and shouted slogans, though.
Roles in the Conspiracy Each character plays a role in the conspiracy, determined by rolling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Conspiracy in Baldur’s Gate The characters are all that’s left of a group that strove to change Baldur’s Gate and failed. Now the city’s leaders or other powerful figures seek to stamp out the last
envision. Someone clearly had enough of your art and shouted slogans, though. Roles in the Conspiracy Each character plays a role in the conspiracy, determined by rolling on the Conspiracy: Character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. They also keep appropriately sized animals as pets and beasts of burden, and they often share their living space with smaller people. As you create an encounter, adventure, or campaign involving
. Change the creature type to Giant, increase the Strength to 14 (+2), and choose Giant as the child’s one language. The child attacks at +4 and deals 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage with a club (which might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
maintaining the balance of nature in the Underdark than on political struggles. SPLITTING THE PARTY
You can change up the feel of these later chapters of Out of the Abyss by allowing the players to
take on the roles of their faction allies as well as their regular characters. This can range from letting each player control the overall actions of the NPCs in a single faction, to creating multiple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, spirituality isn’t focused on gods, but on revering and emulating forces such as liberation, fluidity, and change. As such, most people are open to the spiritual views of others, as long as those views
Djaynai is called the People’s Stewards, whose leadership ranks change whenever a significant number of citizens publicly call for new elections. All citizens of Djaynai are simultaneously seen as nobles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
would term it, but it is just as intense. Dwarves are creatures of stone, and like stone they change only in response to extremes. The dwarves of the many worlds share much in common, but never
allow those similarities to blind you to their unique traits.
Roles in the Clan Every clan calls upon its members to fill three principal roles, each of which contributes to the group’s welfare. First
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Life and Outlook Kobolds have a tribal society in which they all take on specialized roles that protect and sustain the tribe. The strongest kobolds are trained to be hunters and warriors, the most
. Because they lay eggs, and the eggs don’t require much tending, kobold females aren’t exempted from war or work. Furthermore, kobolds can slowly change sex. If most males or females of a tribe are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Plot Points Plot points allow players to change the course of the campaign, introduce plot complications, alter the world, and even assume the role of the DM. If your first reaction to reading this
can spend a plot point to become the DM. That player’s character becomes an NPC, and play continues. It’s probably not a good idea to swap roles in the middle of combat, but it can happen if your group
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
depending on need. The Burden of Leadership Your natural charisma makes you the obvious choice to be the leader of your franchise. Others look to you constantly for inspiration, even if they’re afraid to
copper belt buckle created in your own likeness
4 A pair of silver spectacles whose lenses change color based on the school of spell you’re casting
5 A well-preserved sausage that smells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
idea why Keranos grants you visions, and the burden weighs heavily on your soul.
Devotion to Keranos Just as the storm is unpredictable and often dangerous, so is service to the lord of storms
)
5 Impatience. Whatever it takes to reach an epiphany, I will do it. (Chaotic)
6 Change. There are no constants in this life. If we don’t innovate and adapt, we are doomed. (Chaotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Detailed NPCs For NPCs who play larger roles in your adventures, allow more time to flesh out their histories and personalities. As you’ll see, ten sentences can sum up the main elements of a
sentence, describe how the NPC interacts with others, using the NPC Interaction Traits table if necessary. An NPC’s behavior can change depending on who he or she is interacting with. For example, an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
members of different genders, ethnicities, and sexualities, as well as people with disabilities and of varied beliefs, as having broad roles, professions, interests, and outlooks. Endlessly work to
change their minds at any time. If a topic was listed as a boundary, it is off the table entirely. Content Tools Content tools enable you and your players to adjust the game’s content as you play. Since D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
religion of the dwarves is at the root of the societal roles that dwarves follow. Where most other creatures view their deities as ultrapowerful beings who stand forever apart from their worshipers
is the only advocate for change within the dwarven pantheon. He can inspire dwarves to seek shortcuts, normally frowned upon, but sometimes those methods turn out to be efficient techniques that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
useful on creatures of other shapes and sizes. The bonds are strengthened by magic, and as such they can’t be broken by physical force. The magic on Felgolos’s collar prevents him from using his Change
and others around him with his recklessness. He’s also quite clumsy and a bit awkward socially. He means well, however. When he uses his Change Shape ability, he prefers to assume the form of a ruddy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Cleric spells for you. Changing Your Prepared Spells. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can change your list
. Spellcasting Focus. You can use a Holy Symbol as a Spellcasting Focus for your Cleric spells. Level 1: Divine Order You have dedicated yourself to one of the following sacred roles of your choice. Protector
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
are justly concerned, and some have important roles to play in events yet to unfold. The Harpers The Harpers are spellcasters and spies who covertly oppose the abuse of power, magical or otherwise
situation to change. Harpers are eager to recruit adventurers to help them combat the giant threat. The Lords’ Alliance Various settlements of the North have banded together to form the Lords
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Druid spells for you. Changing Your Prepared Spells. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can change your list of
following sacred roles of your choice. Magician. You know one extra cantrip from the Druid spell list. In addition, your mystical connection to nature gives you a bonus to your Intelligence (Arcana or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Cleric spells for you. Changing Your Prepared Spells. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can change your list of
. Spellcasting Focus. You can use a Holy Symbol as a Spellcasting Focus for your Cleric spells. Level 1: Divine Order You have dedicated yourself to one of the following sacred roles of your choice. Protector
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Druid spells for you. Changing Your Prepared Spells. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can change your list of
following sacred roles of your choice. Magician. You know one extra cantrip from the Druid spell list. In addition, your mystical connection to nature gives you a bonus to your Intelligence (Arcana or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the new culture, taking up most leadership roles and acting as the strong center in any military action. Hobgoblins that are called to lead a host become fired with purpose, overtaken by a fanaticism
center of the army, dragging along the equipment of war while surrounded by its users. If slaves have yet to be acquired, goblins and beasts of burden perform this function. Conquest and Occupation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. GRUNGS OF DUNGRUNGLUNG
The following grungs have key roles to play in Dungrunglung. For grung statistics, see appendix D.
Groak (gold grung elite warrior wearing a circlet of blasting) is the
well-hidden doorway that requires a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check to spot. The maze’s passages are open to the sky and magically change configuration every minute or so, turning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
firbolgs, who claim a distant kinship with giants. Hiatea’s priests adopt one of two roles, reflecting the god’s dual areas of concern. Some live within the giants’ enclaves and focus their efforts on
, describe a dramatic change in Stronmaus after his father’s withdrawal from the Ordning, which left Stronmaus effectively in charge of the pantheon. Since then, Stronmaus has become brooding, aloof, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
(detailed later in this chapter), planes on which they operate, common members, common nicknames, and their roles in the City of Doors. Athar Who Claim the Gods Are Frauds Factol: Terrance Headquarters
change, they set fire to outdated and oppressive institutions, letting the ashes pave the way for something new. Wreakers vehemently oppose rigid laws, especially those that serve bureaucracies more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
characters’ techniques and gloat about their own martial prowess. Physical Training Androids. The androids fill the following roles: Boxing Android. This android (sentry design) is programmed to train
music halts with an abrupt record-scratching sound, and the androids attack. Digital DJ. If the characters are working for Aphelion, the computer offers to change the music to a genre that better
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
that at sunrise on the first day of each new year, the statue flickers, changing its position in an eyeblink. Though it always looks west, the precise line of its gaze can change by up to thirty
As horses and other beasts of burden aren’t allowed inside the city walls, the Outer City overflows with stables and hostlers, ranging from muddy pens to barns nicer than most inns. Of these, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
statue flickers, changing its position in an eyeblink. Though it always looks west, the precise line of its gaze can change by up to thirty degrees, and it may peer through a spyglass, stand with hands
valuable magic potions, and eagerly encourages his shoppers to investigate — and then return to tell him the story. Garynmor Stables and Menagerie As horses and other beasts of burden aren’t allowed inside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
and Gorat are both given keys to the vault.
11:30 AM Drinks and lunch in the tavern. Rala steals Gorat’s key, then sneaks off to steal the belt of dwarvenkind from the vault.
1:30 PM Change
players to embrace the roles and enjoy the concept of momentarily placing their NPC’s secret goal as a top priority. Players might be more willing to take this on if you let them know that the scenario