being bit defusing current resolve

Aid Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

Your spell bolsters your allies with toughness and resolve. Choose up to three creatures within range. Each target's hit point maximum and current hit points increase by 5 for the duration. At

Aid

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

Aid 2nd-level abjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet Components: V, S, M (a tiny strip of white cloth) Duration: 8 hours Your spell bolsters your allies with toughness and resolve. Choose

up to three creatures within range. Each target’s hit point maximum and current hit points increase by 5 for the duration. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, a target’s hit points increase by an additional 5 for each slot level above 2nd.

Aid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Aid 2nd-level abjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet Components: V, S, M (a tiny strip of white cloth) Duration: 8 hours Your spell bolsters your allies with toughness and resolve. Choose

up to three creatures within range. Each target’s hit point maximum and current hit points increase by 5 for the duration. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, a target’s hit points increase by an additional 5 for each slot level above 2nd.

Prince Andru and His Court

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

whom are described below. Proconsul Gadaric Main Gadaric is Andru’s chief advisor. His appearance is that of the stereotypical elderly court wizard. He is hot-headed and a bit unreliable. Captain

Mahaxara Khal Mahaxara, the current captain of the Royal Guard, is tall and athletic. She has snake tattoos adorning her arms. She is unflinchingly loyal to House Cozar, though she has no appetite for courtly politics.

Using Your Journal

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

decides to keep the cameo, which was intended as a bit of embellishment. You make a note of it in your journal. Months later, while planning a future session, you flip through the journal and are

cameo to this halfling? This halfling could be tied to a bigger plot or have information that could help the characters resolve some conflict. Suddenly, a minor trinket foreshadows bigger events to come

Cyre (The Mournland)

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

Cyre (The Mournland) Capital: Metrol (destroyed) Previous Hallmarks: Art, artifice, jewelry, music, oratory, philosophy Current Hallmarks: Destruction, ruins Destroyed at the end of the Last War

best that Galifar had to offer, which is to say a little bit of everything. Cyrans value diversity and versatility, both in talents and thought. Cyre couldn’t match Karrnath in martial discipline or

Dealing with Tarina

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

to show up, then kill them all. Killing Time in the Tavern Exactly when Tarina’s former associates arrive is up to you, but the characters should have a bit of free time before they appear (as

described in “With Friends Like These”). Characters who loiter in the tavern can overhear patrons talking about the current happenings in Baldur’s Gate and the rumors from Elturel: “I’ll bet my last copper

Meeting at the Tomb

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

citizens should find themselves engaged in an ugly bit of skulduggery involving opening a tomb. Underneath the self-deprecating manner is a stern resolve. The Kraken Society paid good money for the orb

Samurai

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

Samurai The Samurai is a fighter who draws on an implacable fighting spirit to overcome enemies. A Samurai’s resolve is nearly unbreakable, and the enemies in a Samurai’s path have two choices: yield

. As a bonus action on your turn, you can give yourself advantage on weapon attack rolls until the end of the current turn. When you do so, you also gain 5 temporary hit points. The number of temporary

2. Unhappy Cultists

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

do more exciting work elsewhere. They might offer to kill the current leader and put the workers in charge, or they might come up with a totally different plan. Whatever the party’s tactics allow the

roleplaying to carry the encounter until it’s time to resolve the situation. If the adventurers make a compelling offer to the cultists, they might do what the party wants with no check. If the outcome

Mounts and Vehicles

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

to control that kind of vehicle in difficult circumstances. Rowed Vessels. Keelboats and rowboats are used on lakes and rivers. If going downstream, add the speed of the current (typically 3 miles

per hour) to the speed of the vehicle. These vehicles can’t be rowed against any significant current, but they can be pulled upstream by draft animals on the shores. A rowboat weighs 100 pounds, in case

Tracking the Raiders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

precisely. The path only confirms what characters already know: there were a lot of them, and they were a mix of humans, kobolds, and trained reptiles. One bit of information can be gleaned with a

wyrmspeaker. There are only five wyrmspeakers, one per color of chromatic dragon. The current wyrmspeakers are Severin (red), Galvan (blue), Neronvain (green), Rezmir (black), and Varram (white). Most of the

Tracking the Raiders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

precisely. The path only confirms what characters already know: there were a lot of them, and they were a mix of humans, kobolds, and trained reptiles. One bit of information can be gleaned with a

wyrmspeaker. There are only five wyrmspeakers, one per color of chromatic dragon. The current wyrmspeakers are Severin (red), Galvan (blue), Neronvain (green), Rezmir (black), and Varram (white). Most of the

Life Events

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

Events column that corresponds to how old you are. Otherwise, you can roll dice to determine your current age and number of life events randomly. After you know the number of life events your character

character’s life events, you can arrange them in any chronological order you see fit. Life Events by Age d100 Current Age Life Events 01–20 20 years or younger 1 21–59 21–30 years 1d4 60–69 31–40 years

D5. Chattering Heads

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

: All the heads belong to former monarchs who were deposed and killed by usurpers. Many of the former monarchs were betrayed by others whose rotting heads now also sit on spikes. The current monarch is

, and it’s a bit self-conscious about its replacement head: a hollow gourd that now sits askew on its shoulders. Eight copper coins are sealed inside the gourd, causing the head to rattle whenever

Vault Guards

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

, characters can resolve encounters without resorting to combat. Some examples are listed below, though the characters may come up with creative alternatives: Bluffing. A character can lie their way

tell if a guard is present by listening at the door and succeeding on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. The party can make a DC 14 group Dexterity (Stealth) check to hide in their current room until the

Zodiac Phenomena

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

constellation most prominent in the game’s current time of year, or you can choose randomly by rolling on the table. The following are examples of events that might correspond with a zodiac phenomenon: A

creatures in the region. 4 Throne. The resolve of the law-abiding is bolstered, while rebels are emboldened to passionately pursue their causes. Creatures in the region are immune to the frightened

Creating a Rival

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

Creating a Rival In essence, a rival is a somewhat specialized NPC. You can use chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to build a new NPC for this purpose, or pick one from your current cast of

you resolve one or more workweeks of downtime, pick one of the ways a rival’s plans might be advanced and introduce it into play. Think about how a rival might operate in order to bring specific

Sample Guild Representatives

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

lamenting the burdens of being a father of nine, he is quick to point out that the characters’ continued compliance with guild rules and regulations makes his rather difficult life “just a bitty bit

, he chastises them for their current selection of beverages, even if he previously sold them those goods. Justyn Rassk Guild of Butchers Dead-eyed, slack-jawed Justyn (NE male Illuskan human thug

Session Zero

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

the larger campaign. Starting Level. What level are the characters when they start? Many D&D campaigns start the characters at level 1. If you want the characters to be a bit more resilient and your

NPCs they’d know about (see “Starting Location”). Key Events. Describe any current or past events that help frame the campaign. For example, the campaign might start on the heels of a great war or on the

Baalzebul

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

motivated by his desire to keep his current appearance. Second, Asmodeus decreed that any deal Baalzebul strikes shall end in disaster for the other party. For this reason, other devils avoid forming

. Even if would-be thieves could get around the defenses, they would have figure out how to navigate the complex classification system that marks the precise location of each bit of paperwork stored

Factions of Gracklstugh

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

Deepking. The lairds hold council to resolve disputes and discuss future plans. Each clan has its own holdings in Gracklstugh and specializes in a certain craft or service. Duergar Clans Smithing Clan

succeed on a Constitution check or be unable to complete the spell, causing the spell to fail with no effect. The DC for each check is 10 + the creature’s current exhaustion level. If a creature’s

Resolving Interactions

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

material by providing a structured way to resolve a social interaction. Much of this structure will be invisible to your players in play and isn’t meant to be a substitute for roleplaying. 1. Starting

, or Intimidation skill might apply to the check. The creature’s current attitude determines the DC required to achieve a specific reaction, as shown in the Conversation Reaction table. Conversation

Battle Master

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

Current hit points Total class levels (if any) Fighter class levels (if any) Improved Combat Superiority At 10th level, your superiority dice turn into d10s. At 18th level, they turn into d12s

resolve of one of your companions. When you do so, choose a friendly creature who can see or hear you. That creature gains temporary hit points equal to the superiority die roll + your Charisma

Slanty Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

them off. The voice belongs to Sir Talavar, who quietly explains his predicament: “I’m in a bit of a bind, as you can observe. I, Sir Talavar, as one of the Summer Queen’s loyal servants, ask that you

free me. You see, I was in the midst of a daring escape from the vile Bavlorna Blightstraw when our balloon was set upon by an ill wind and sent plummeting to its current unfortunate location. My pilot

Detention Bog Locations

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

malfunctioning ruin grinders hurled this crate to its current resting place when the hydra that’s now in area D5 attacked. A character who examines the broken bridge and succeeds on a DC 13

Intelligence (Investigation) check identifies large bite marks in the wood. Once this evidence is found, a successful DC 12 Intelligence (Nature) check confirms that a Huge reptile smashed and bit into the

Secondary Tables

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

promptly found a new place to live. 11 A romantic relationship ended. Roll a d6. An odd number means it ended with bad feelings, while an even number means it ended amicably. 12 A current or

basic details about your former employer. 7 You went insane for 1d6 years and recently regained your sanity. A tic or some other bit of odd behavior might linger. 8 A lover of yours was secretly a silver

Secret Basement

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

construct was originally a servant of the lighthouse franchise.) Wizzy (NG male gnome mage) is also under Hoobur’s power, and acts as the archmage’s unwitting ally. In his current state, Wizzy can cast only

me? Okay. — Omin Dran To Fight or Not to Fight? Hoobur Gran’Shoop is a far more powerful foe than the characters can handle at their current level. Fortunately, he doesn’t want to kill them. In

A Detour to Neverwinter

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

Either on their way to Neverwinter or while in the city, the characters might want to dig around a bit to find out more about what exactly they’re getting into. They might also assign a franchise task to

financial holdings in Neverwinter. Given the current political climate in the city, those holdings are going to be overtaxed if they are discovered. On Omin’s orders, Oppal DeScart, a doppelganger in the

The Foundry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

in risk being swept away by the current. A creature that falls in the river and is within 5 feet of the water’s edge must succeed on a DC 10 Strength saving throw to catch itself on the rocky bank

. On a failed save, or if the creature is too far away from the bank, it is drawn into the main current. A creature in the main current that takes no other action is swept 60 feet downstream (to the

Clerks' Ward

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

Harmonium. Residents of the Clerks’ Ward claim it’s the safest and most honest ward in Sigil. Conflict usually occurs on paper, and structured forums for debate allow folks to resolve disagreements

a tout. 2 A stiff-necked Fated tax collector (noble), flanked by two guards, smugly informs the characters they must each pay a “promenade toll” of 1 sp to proceed in their current direction. 3 Out of

Stage 3: Feeling Small

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

. Splugoth’s Bargain When the characters have had a bit of time to adjust to their diminutive state, read: A loud voice calls from above, dripping with disdain. “Hello there, members of Acquisitions

Ascendant The cat stepping out from behind the bar looks gigantic from your current height. Onyx walks in nonchalantly, yawns, and drops down on the floor to lick herself. Suddenly, a shimmering portal

7. The Sepulcher of Tloques-Popolocas

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

correspond to the numbers of the date carved on the top, in order. When the 9 glyph is depressed, a grating sound issues forth and the top slab slides back a bit. The tomb lid can then be opened the rest

picked up by another as long as its current owner, Tloques, remains alive. Concealed beneath the wrappings around the handle is a parchment containing the spells passwall, burning hands, and gust of

Areas of the Vault

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

the dwarf’s age, his eyes are steady and bright. “I wasn’t expecting anyone,” he says plainly. “As you can see, the place is a mess. Perhaps you should come back later, after I’ve tidied up a bit

weight of which is 10,000 pounds. Scattered on the floor of the second alcove are sixty-five 100 gp gemstones — all that remains of Aurinax’s current food supply. Aurinax won’t give up his gemstones or

Portal Encounters

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

portals the characters access will never lead to the headquarters. The current destinations of the portals are noted on the Portals table. You can choose encounters you favor, or roll on the table to

bears is missing. A successful DC 12 Intelligence (Religion) or Wisdom (Perception) check determines that the holy symbol of Moradin was once on the tabard, but only a bit of the flame remains. She

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