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Sleeping Merchant

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dried blossoms as a tea after a busy day of hocking their wares. This water lily can be identified by the nodding white blossom under a leafy umbrella. The sleeping merchant only grows in certain

Mercion

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

coming for you.” Flaw. “My friends would say I’m inflexible. The truth is, I like things done a certain way.” Combat Notes Mercion counts on her armor to protect her as she

alone determines who can become a member of this prestigious group, which has more members than those described here. (The other members, who do not appear in this adventure, are busy elsewhere

Satyr

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of the fey realm has given them an innate ability to perform, to delight, and to resist magical intrusion. While they’re usually found in the Feywild, satyrs do wander to other planes of

types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead

Saving Throw Proficiencies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

that class’s training in evading or resisting certain threats. Wizards, for example, are proficient in Intelligence and Wisdom saves; they train to resist mental assault.

Saving Throw Proficiencies

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

that class’s training in evading or resisting certain threats. Wizards, for example, are proficient in Intelligence and Wisdom saves; they train to resist mental assault.

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

spellcasting, forming spirals that reflect the mathematical perfection of nature. Suggested Characteristics The bizarre science of the Simic Combine attracts a certain type of personality and encompasses

adaptations of life. 7 I can’t resist prying into anything forbidden, since it must be terribly interesting. 8 I employ a highly technical vocabulary to avoid imprecision and ambiguity

Shipboard Tasks

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

wants to keep a character busy, roll on the Shipboard Tasks table to determine what needs to be done. The time it takes to complete a task is at least 1 hour, and certain tasks might take longer at your

Classroom Gossip

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

Classroom Gossip After the exam, the characters overhear their peers talking excitedly about certain magical and monstrous creatures’ likenesses being used in the upcoming Rose Stage Festival, an

how to magically replicate those creatures’ sounds. Black Dragon Prop. “Someone wants to summon and control a real young black dragon on stage. No way will that work!” Students keep the biblioplex assistants busy with their many requests while studying

Guilty Pleasure

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

physical item, something to be experienced, or a way of conducting oneself at certain times. One rogue might not be able to pass up any loot made of silver, for instance, even if said loot is hanging

can’t resist when the opportunity presents itself, even if giving into it might mean trouble for you and your companions? Guilty Pleasures d6 Pleasure 1 Large gems 2 A smile from a pretty face 3 A new

Actions in Exploration

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

time. A character who’s busy taking the Search action to look for a secret door can’t simultaneously take the Help action to assist another character who’s taking the Study action to find important

something during exploration, you decide whether that action requires an ability check to determine success (as described in the earlier “Resolving Outcomes” section). Certain situations might call

The Golden Hills

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

a certain deity, except for Callarduran, who dwells deep beneath them all in a set of caverns called Deephome: Glitterhome. Garl’s hill is no larger than the rest, but it glows more brightly than the

is a realm burnished with soothing golden light at all times. Every hour is that of a warm autumn evening. It would be the most relaxing place in the multiverse, were not the hills each as busy as a beehive on the inside.

8. The Ruby in the Rough

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

chapters of the adventure, or they should be kept busy with other commitments and quests before returning to the surface world. These quests could come either from the deep gnomes or from earlier chapters

services (see “Changing Svirfneblin Attitudes” earlier in this chapter), as certain svirfneblin ask for their help. If the characters leave the svirfneblin without providing them assistance in dealing with

Alchemist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Alchemist The magic of both alchemists and witches relies on a powerful multiversal truth: mortals can’t resist anything with bubbles. Tasha An Alchemist is an expert at combining reagents to

of your choice. Alchemist Spells 3rd-level Alchemist feature You always have certain spells prepared after you reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Alchemist Spells table. These

Roleplaying a Hag

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

appearance and my cruel heart. (Evil) Hag Bonds d8 Bond 1 I hate a certain mortal family and steal one of their children each generation for my own purposes. 2 I am involved in a centuries-long feud

destroy both of us simultaneously. 8 The ones who looted and burned my home will pay for their offense. Hag Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I am too eager for gossip. 2 I can’t resist flirting with a handsome man

16. Central Cavern

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

once it leaves the sphere, which is generated by the mithral spindle. No saving throw is allowed to resist the shrinking effect, and nothing short of divine intervention can suppress the spindle’s magic

exempted certain creatures and objects from its shrinking effect. The spindle itself is unaffected, as is Maddgoth’s homunculus. Faerie dragons are also immune to the shrinking effect, and there might

Gloom Stalker

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

an additional spell when you reach certain levels in this class, as shown in the Gloom Stalker Spells table. The spell counts as a ranger spell for you, but it doesn’t count against the number of

to resist the mind-altering powers of your prey. You gain proficiency in Wisdom saving throws. If you already have this proficiency, you instead gain proficiency in Intelligence or Charisma saving

Inhabitants

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

. Since then, the beholder has made it known that it’s interested in certain “curiosities,” and it rewards anyone who brings it more modrons or hints about the existence or location of the Maze Engine

playthings for a time, but Shedrak alone was able to resist and withstand all ten of the beholder’s eye rays. Impressed by this feat of extraordinary luck, Karazikar made the human his acolyte after breaking

If the Characters Decline

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

ensuring that the rod won’t sunder again. Missing Malaina If the characters resist resting in their quarters, Alustriel approaches them privately. She’s concerned that her wife, Malaina, left the

contact her, Alustriel tells the characters. When she left, Malaina told Alustriel that she was going to a shop called Velgar’s Vittles in Sigil’s Market Ward. The Wizards Three were busy, so Alustriel

Khea the Sage

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

in dozens of languages. Khea’s a busy woman, and regardless of when the characters arrive, she initially refuses to see them until the next morning. If a character succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma

certain that they witnessed a sign from Phenax, verification of the god’s ominous interest in this enigma. Khea can also identify the name Varyas as belonging to a dangerous, rabble-rousing oracle who

Goblin

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

explosions to good use), and occasionally the Boros (if they discover a well of discipline and courage within themselves, or find themselves unable to resist the shininess of Boros weapons and armor). Many

others. Goblin Names The Goblin language is fond of certain sounds, and goblin names tend to repeat those sounds to form what can sound like nonsense words. A goblin’s name gives no indication of

Inspiration

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

your entire DMing career, or you might change it with each campaign. Offering inspiration as a reward encourages certain types of behavior in your players. Think of your style as a DM and your

example, in a campaign inspired by film noir, characters could have an additional flaw: “I can’t resist helping a person I find alluring despite warnings that he or she is nothing but trouble.” If the

Rock Gnomes

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

blazed the trail for that journey. Alchemists Rock gnome alchemists explore the nature of minerals and chemicals, curious to see what happens when they mix certain substances with other compounds or

with raw magic. Most alchemists, even those who busy themselves with experimentation and new ideas, can produce a number of useful substances, such as alchemist’s fire, antitoxin, super slippery goo

1. The Vault of Chicomoztoc

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

immediately, and spirits of the ancestors animate the creature and it attacks. These beings are constructs, but otherwise function according to the statistics for a certain kind of creature, as noted

fear. Niche F. In a scene that shows various forms of crafting, twelve commoners are busy weaving rugs and baskets, carving totems, making pots, grinding stones for weapons, and making clothes. Treasure

Undersigil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

through a barred grate to the busy street above. As they trim its barbed branches, something shudders within. 5 Three sahuagin emerge from a wide pipe. “Polluters!” shouts one of them, addressing the

pour into it. However, after repeatedly passing the same doom-filled messages scrawled onto its walls, travelers often begin to panic. The Loop isn’t beholden to the laws of time or space. At certain

Event 1: Quarantined

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

. They don’t know it by name, and though they all hum it perfectly, they’re not entirely certain they knew it before today. Unknown to the characters, the cursed tune spread to them when Gailby

, emphasize the concentration needed to resist humming the melody. When you think it’s appropriate, introduce event 2. Talking to the Residents Each of the Firefly Cellar’s residents offers their own

Battle Master

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

and one more at 15th level. Saving Throws. Some of your maneuvers require your target to make a saving throw to resist the maneuver’s effects. The saving throw DC is calculated as follows: Maneuver

Enemy Starting at 7th level, if you spend at least 1 minute observing or interacting with another creature outside combat, you can learn certain information about its capabilities compared to your own

Council Meeting

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

to come. And the characters are certain the refugees didn’t appoint Lord Bakaris their leader. Lord Bakaris Uth Estide Lord Bakaris Uth Estide Lord Bakaris Uth Estide (neutral evil, human noble) is

protect his people, but to counter the terrifying threat of the Dragon Army. If the characters still resist, Darrett suggests the characters could work for him as aides rather than working directly for

Monsters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

groups of creatures. However, its cloudkill is listed under Innate Spellcasting. Because of that, would a paladin’s Aura of Warding resist it? Yes, because cloudkill is a spell, Aura of Warding would be

certain types, as specified in the spell. Hold person and calm emotions work only on humanoids, and a vampire is not a humanoid. Is there a limit to the number of creatures a vampire can charm at once? No

Ranger Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Ranger Subclasses A Ranger subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Ranger levels, as specified in the subclass. This section presents the Beast Master, Fey Wanderer, Gloom

Darkvision. While entirely in Darkness, you have the Invisible condition to any creature that relies on Darkvision to see you in that Darkness. Level 7: Iron Mind You have honed your ability to resist

Paliset Hall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

nobles enjoy food and refreshments here. You can add a named guest by rolling once on the Gala Guests table. P8: Kitchen The scent of herbs and the clatter of pots fill this busy kitchen. Amid the satyr

and pixie cooks stands a much taller figure with pale, knotted, bark-like skin. Her glassy black eyes survey the kitchen’s staff with piercing sternness. Two satyrs and three pixies busy themselves

Kobolds

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

ability to rally in the face of certain death, inspiring other kobolds to follow it in a charge against the invaders of their warren. Kobold Dragonshield Small humanoid (kobold), lawful evil Armor

a creature to make a saving throw to resist the spell’s effects, the kobold can spend 3 sorcery points to give one target of the spell disadvantage on its first saving throw against the spell

More Downtime Activities

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

. You can pay a fine of 10 gp to avoid jail time, or you can try to resist arrest. 11–20 You regain consciousness in a strange place with no memory of how you got there, and you have been robbed of 3d6

particular spell required. You can decide that certain items also require special materials or locations to be created. For example, a character might need alchemist’s supplies to brew a particular

Nine Hells

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

the infernal courts. No one is certain whether Asmodeus had some secret cause to dismiss the archdevil or whether he is testing Geryon’s allegiance for some greater purpose. Malbolge Malbolge, the sixth

aren’t immune to temptation and corruption, and they end up making the Nine Hells their eternal home. To avoid such a fate, good-hearted adventurers must resist the insidious manipulation, deceit, and treachery of devils, even when the devils promise to fulfill their deepest longings.

Lottie's Palace

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

would totally love to save the world, but she’s in the middle of a retreat and completely busy. It’s a lot of work keeping all these liches happy. When the characters have learned all you want them to

up to now, or are having trouble with certain plot points, you can clear them up here and set the stage for a final question-and-answer session in the boardroom. 8. Boardroom Large clockwork double

Creating a Monster Stat Block

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

throw Step 12. Save DCs A monster might have an attack or some other trait that requires a target to make a saving throw. The save DCs to resist such effects have a direct bearing on the monster’s

(higher-level characters have a greater ability to deal with flying creatures). Step 15. Saving Throw Bonuses If you want a monster to be unusually resistant to certain kinds of effects, you can give it a

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