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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
’s next turn. Success: Half damage only.Young deep dragons establish lairs in familiar hunting grounds and defend their lairs with twisting passages and traps such as deadfalls. They dominate the
copies of forgotten lore, fungal ingredients for cures or plagues, or maps to lost Underdark locales.Deep Dragon Lairs
Deep dragons lair in fungus-encrusted caverns of the Underdark or old, forgotten
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
charmed in this way, the leprechaun partakes of the offering, treats the creature as a trusted friend, and seeks to defend it from harm. The charmed condition ends if the creature or any of its allies
roll to use, potentially turning the failure into a success.Leprechauns are manifestations of the Feywild rules of hospitality and reciprocity. These rules infuse leprechauns with a deep connection to
Backgrounds
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Prerequisite: Dragonlance Campaign
You have trained to be a valorous warrior known as a Knight of Solamnia. Strict rules guide your every action, and you work to uphold them as you strive to
defend the weak and oppose evil. Your honor is as important to you as your life.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment: An insignia of rank, a deck of cards
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
dangerous those dragons can be and help others defend against draconic destruction.
Whatever their relationship to dragons, kobold scales tend to be rust colored, although the occasional kobold sports
race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
characters wish to earn Relationship Points, treat the dance lesson as a Relationship encounter using the rules in chapter 3. Have players note the results of this encounter on their copies of the tracking sheet.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Relationship encounter using the rules in chapter 3. Have players note the results of this encounter on their copies of the tracking sheet.
” section in chapter 3.
Scufflecup Rules Each participant fills a teacup with hot tea and places it on the table. The participants then roll initiative. At least one Scufflecup participant is a student who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the game board are ten stacks of playing cards. Each stack has four copies of the following six cards: Comet, Gem, Moon, Skull, Star, and Sun.
A ghostly goblin in jester garb manifests on the far side
riddle, the ghost can explain the rules more clearly: Objective. The characters must guess which cards are in the ghost’s hand and in what order. Rules. To make their first guess, the characters must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
zero.” Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything outlines how to run session zero discussions, but in general, use this session to discuss the game’s content, social contract, and house rules, and to create
characters. Reinforce Expectations Make it clear that D&D is a group storytelling game. As the DM, you have a role in crafting adventures and arbitrating rules, but you aren’t solely responsible for how
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Relationship encounter using the rules in chapter 3. Have players note the results of this encounter on their copies of the tracking sheet.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
your territory. 4 Internal Affairs. Your task is to keep all the corrupt, headstrong, and avaricious members of your syndicate in line with the goals and rules of the group. 5 Assassination. Your work
, but your goals are righteous. You help people who are powerless to defend themselves against exploitation by the rich and powerful.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
guilty that she didn’t defend her charge. Regardless of the characters’ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules in this book’s
failed to defend her charge. The tree turned fetid without the artifact, and Gazaia became angry, vengeful, and grief-stricken. Gazaia’s Anger. If the characters refuse Gazaia’s offer and fail to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
in crisis. Strict rules of engagement prevent them from impacting local conditions or taking sides in a conflict; their mandate allows them only to extract those in danger and defend themselves if
. Now in his forties, he leads the Shieldbearers. He is a canny tactician and a highly competent leader, but he bristles against the rules of engagement imposed on the Shieldbearers by the Speakers for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
in crisis. Strict rules of engagement prevent them from impacting local conditions or taking sides in a conflict; their mandate allows them only to extract those in danger and defend themselves if
. Now in his forties, he leads the Shieldbearers. He is a canny tactician and a highly competent leader, but he bristles against the rules of engagement imposed on the Shieldbearers by the Speakers for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Knight of Solamnia Prerequisite: Dragonlance Campaign You have trained to be a valorous warrior known as a Knight of Solamnia. Strict rules guide your every action, and you work to uphold them as you
strive to defend the weak and oppose evil. Your honor is as important to you as your life. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: An insignia of rank, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Leprechaun Leprechauns are manifestations of the Feywild rules of hospitality and reciprocity. These rules infuse leprechauns with a deep connection to fixing and making things. Industrious and proud
adherence to Feywild rules affords it tremendous luck, but this fortune comes at a cost. These same magical strictures compel leprechauns to use their powers on behalf of those who offer them gifts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
’ power. Most knights still tried to defend the realm as their duty demanded, but they found themselves beset on all sides, dying to protect people who rejected and persecuted them. Most fled to Sancrist
defend it, even if the knights must change with it? The Oath and the Measure Emblems Top to Bottom:
Order of the Crown,
Order of the Rose,
and Order of the Sword The Knights of Solamnia follow a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
fortresses defend routes to lower layers. Azzagrat Graz’zt’s corrupt, decadent city is split across layers 45, 46, and 47. The Demonweb On layer 66, Lolth’s web snares all and hides portals to other planes
days at least. Layers 45–47: Azzagrat The demon lord Graz’zt embodies manipulation and cruelty, tempting mortals with the promise of appalling delights and decadent luxuries. He rules over the realm of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
rules from chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, the players roll a d20 for their initiative as a group, and you roll a d20 for the githyanki aboard the enemy ship. Neither roll takes any
only one ballista attack each round. The rest of the crew—six githyanki pirates using the bandit stat block, but which are resistant to psychic damage—leave their stations to defend the ship, taking the characters on in combat. See appendix C for the squid ship’s layout.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
yuan-ti malison named Nahth (pronounced NAWTH) and four yuan-ti broodguards (see appendix D) defend the main gate. Strangers are denied entry unless they are accompanied by one or more yuan-ti. Nahth
the pits with a standing jump or running jump (see the Player’s Handbook for jumping rules), provided there are no broodguards lined up along the far side. Treasure Nahth has a crocodile skin pouch containing 28 gp and wears gold ceremonial bracers sculpted to resemble bats (150 gp for the pair).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
you’ll be invited to raise a glass to the Griffon; if you’re dressed in white and gold, the colors of the Hippogriff, you’d best be prepared to defend yourself.
If you’re new to Sharn, you might
. Poison, magic, or anything else that would directly interfere with beast or rider is strictly forbidden—though over the years we’ve certainly seen imaginative attempts to stretch the rules!
Dura
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse
human’s dragonmark and garb suggests high ranking in House Cannith. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the character recognizes the human as Zorlan d’Cannith, the Cannith baron that rules Cannith
not one to be trifled with; his retinue move to block the characters should they threaten violence. If Kreffik remains alive, he and his Helmed Horror defend Baron Zorlan should a fight break out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
with skeletons that awaken and attack when anything treads on the sand above them. Map 5.2: Skull Dunes View Player Version Encounter Procedure Use the following rules to play out the Skull Dunes
defend that square until they are destroyed. Once all the skeletons in a square have been destroyed, that square is cleared of buried skeletons (but other skeletons could still pursue the party into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Interacting with Myconids The myconids’ initial attitude toward outsiders is hostile (see “Social Interaction” in the Basic Rules). They aren’t malicious, though, and they don’t resort to violence
to warn them of intruders. If the characters attack, the myconids defend themselves. To convince a hostile myconid to converse or to allow the characters to do anything other than leave the caves, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Relationship Encounter If there are students with whom the characters wish to earn Relationship Points, treat the fashion show as a Relationship encounter using the rules in chapter 3. Have players note the results of this encounter on their copies of the tracking sheet.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, or crafting site, or for other approved purposes. If the characters explore this area before or after orientation, it is set up to promote Extracurriculars, the rules of which appear earlier in the
area on the library’s third floor holds copies of most of the mundane, widely available written works in the multiverse. The books are inscrutably cataloged, so it’s almost impossible to find anything
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
and assist the deck’s owners. They make sure the owners understand the rules of drawing cards, the wide range of possible effects, and the dangers of keeping a Deck of Many Things long enough to draw
the Grim Harrow’s attention (the Grim Harrow is detailed in chapter 19). Research the Deck of Many Things. When they aren’t actively pursuing copies of the Deck of Many Things, knights of the Solar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
attitude toward the characters: Friendly, Hostile, or Indifferent (see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules). Regardless, creatures defend themselves in combat.
As an Influence action, a character can
Bludgeoning damage.
Rules for detecting and escaping the trap are as follows:
Detecting the Trap. The pit is poorly camouflaged. A character who examines the trapped area easily discovers the pit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
beholder gathers (or inherits) inferior creatures that it uses as minions. These creatures help defend the lair and also serve as shock troops if the beholder vacates its lair to prey on the inhabitants
encounters several copies of itself, or imagines a sensation akin to what humanoids call multiple personalities. At such a time, the beholder’s dream-birthing creates a beholder hive — a group of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
, or Indifferent (see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules). Regardless, creatures defend themselves in combat.
Game Trail
You spot a regal elk on the trail beside a dense thicket. Startled by your
the region. Use these to enhance your descriptions or handle situations where rules like lighting or terrain are relevant.
The rules glossary in the D&D Beyond Basic Rules defines any capitalized
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
initial volley of boulders. Their job is to distract the town’s defenders and engage enemy archers in melee combat. The axe beaks act on the orcs’ initiative count. Rules for mounted combat can be found
, leaving the adventurers and a handful of determined townsfolk to defend the town. Give each player one of the following NPCs to play during this encounter: Darathra Shendrel, Lord Protector of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
fate. Baphomet The demon lord Baphomet, also known as the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts, rules over minotaurs and other savage creatures. If he had his way, civilization would crumble and all
the abyssal depths. The wretched Faceless Lord cares nothing for cultists or mortal servants, and its sole desire is to turn all creatures into formless copies of its horrid self. In its resting state
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Travel The rules in the “Exploration” section in the Player’s Handbook cover the basics of travel on a scale ranging from minutes to days. The tools in this section can add excitement to a longer
the stages of a journey. (Use multiple copies of the Travel Planner for a journey with more than three stages.) For each stage, note where it starts and ends, the distance covered, and the predominant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, however, for the fomorians brought their doom upon themselves with the evil that rules their hearts and minds. Fey Curse. The elves remember when the fomorians were among the most handsome of races
conquer the Feywild and enslave its inhabitants, claiming those creatures’ magic for themselves. When the fey united to defend their realm, the fomorians fought them and were subjected to a terrible curse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adventurers to defend it.
Ancient Black Dragon Connections d4 Connected Creatures
1 An ancient black dragon, after studying blasphemous texts dedicated to alien gods, issues a warning that
nearing fruition. If their pact succeeds, they will unleash devastation on a continental scale.
4 An ancient black dragon rules a vast, decadent city built on artificial islands within a polluted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
create a team of four. No rules forbid magic during this event. Characters who participate are invited to don yellow aprons that match those of Sid and Sid’s assistants. The next challenge begins shortly
-chefs then fish the prawn out and drag it to a wok. The prawns are not initially hostile but defend themselves if they take damage. They have half cover from any creature attacking from outside the