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Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
site. If the gold is being moved, it knows the direction of the movement. It can’t locate gold if any thickness of clay or lead, even a thin sheet, blocks a direct path between it and the gold
’ greed to turn them against one another and their own best interests.
Some foul souls can’t let go of the miserable lives they had. Having been despicable in life, these spirits fester in
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
threatened with direct violence, content to otherwise take joy in watching mundane or simple tasks become frustrating, painful experiences.
Fey Influence. When mites are about, creatures become
surly brawlers. Within even the most tight-knit adventuring party, morale plummets, arguments boil over into fights, and discipline becomes spotty at best.
Chaotic Battlegrounds. Dungeons infested with
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
strong and like breaking things.
7
I have a crude sense of humor.
8
I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
d6
Ideal
1
regular shift patrolling either the Lower City or the Outer City. In return, you have access to the Flaming Fist’s fortresses and a direct line of communication with Flaming Fist officers and
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
surroundings to appear reflected in the blade as if in a state of decay.
You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit an undead creature with it, the attack
spell or similar magic, you are unwilling to part with the weapon.
The weapon must take direct part in the destruction of 1,000 gp worth of materials and objects every seven days, or a conflict
Soldier
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
6
I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
7
I have a crude sense of humor.
8
I face problems head-on. A simple, direct
solution is the best path to success.
d6
Ideal
1
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just
Young Deep Dragon
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
labyrinth of my thoughts.
3
I might disagree with other dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict.
4
I have no interest in going to the surface world
deep dragon refuses to leave the cave where the dragon’s best friend—an adventurer who won the dragon’s respect and affection—lingers as a ghost.
Poison, Psychic
Eladrin
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Species
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
fancy passes with equal speed.
4
Anything worth doing is worth doing again and again.
Summer
d4
Summer Personality Trait
1
You believe that direct confrontation is
the best way to solve problems.
2
Overwhelming force can accomplish almost anything. The tougher the problem, the more force you apply.
3
You stand tall and strong so that others can lean
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Planes, each genasi can tap into the power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct
your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct descendants of a genie, while
weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
hell hound without flinching.
6
I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
7
I have a crude sense of humor.
8
I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
a crude sense of humor.
8
I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
d6
Ideal
1
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct descendants of a genie, while others
weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct descendants of a genie, while
or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
House Dimir ZEZHOU CHEN A vampire appeared out of the darkness, as quiet as a breeze. He was stripped to the waist despite the chill underground, and his eyes reflected light like a cat’s. He
secret: behind a facade of respectable messengers and reporters lurks an association of spies and assassins whose existence is barely suspected by the populace at large. Secrecy is both House Dimir’s best
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
experience a thing is to truly understand it. Direct and personal experience is the most valuable form of knowledge.
6
I see a far more kaleidoscopic reality than you do … or than any of
count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature.
Imprisoning Force. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
it inert. The characters need to be ingenious, as they can’t hope to beat Lord Soth by direct confrontation. Discover Lost Elven Magic Hidden in the depths of the temple is a magic item known as the
mirror of reflected pasts (see appendix A). It can temporarily paralyze Lord Soth and halt the citadel. Multiple people point to the mirror as crucial to Soth’s downfall, but on its own, it’s only a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
foundations of creation.
5
To experience a thing is to truly understand it. Direct and personal experience is the most valuable form of knowledge.
6
I see a far more kaleidoscopic reality than
the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature.
Imprisoning Force. The dragon casts the forcecage spell, using its spell save DC and requiring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
, and they’ve grown increasingly common in recent years. In Eberron: Rising from the Last War, only a character of a particular species could have each dragonmark. Those rules reflected the common
determine to what extent you become drawn into house politics. Taking the background associated with your house (such as House Jorasco Heir) is the best way to build your character as a dragonmarked heir
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
have something to lose beyond hit points, vulnerabilities not reflected in game statistics: fear of a tarnished reputation, a threat to a friend or lover, a favorite business destroyed or taken over
. Character relationships require players to invest in the story and work best when the DM and player collaborate to develop details (the group patrons in chapter 1 provide a framework for fleshing out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from 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
Aundair in the arcane arts, but the flexibility of its forces reflected the nation’s ideals. Although the Sovereign Host was the dominant faith of Cyre, the Silver Flame had a significant following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
is reflected by the waters of the deep. Any such community makes sure to host festivals to propitiate the Wavemother and seek her favor. Although mercurial in temperament, she can be generous to those
common moniker suggests, she is viewed as capricious and cruel with no firm ethical outlook; the sea is a savage place, and those who travel it had best be willing to pay the price of challenging her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Head of State Contacts Often, your connection to your patron is quite direct—the head of state summons you, grants you an audience, and gives you an assignment or hears your report. Heads of state
are the best path to the head of state’s good graces 3 A wide-eyed bureaucrat who dreams of living a life as exciting and dangerous as yours 4 A scheming relative of the head of state who sees you as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
civilization throughout the North, although his primary concern is to rebuild the city and its economy. The most direct route to Neverwinter from the Dessarin Valley is to head west along the trail from
as little as eight or nine days. Reason to Visit. If the characters need the services and commerce of a big city and Waterdeep doesn’t do for some reason, then Neverwinter is the next best choice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
poor, its location making it the worst for residents seeking to serve Upper City denizens — but the best for smuggling in untaxed goods from Rivington. Eastway. Home to the Basilisk Gate, Eastway is
but reasonably priced homes and only a moderate likelihood of being stabbed in the street. Seatower. Everything in this neighborhood revolves around the Seatower of Balduran. The best armorers and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
poor, its location making it the worst for residents seeking to serve Upper City denizens — but the best for smuggling in untaxed goods from Rivington. Victor Adame Minguez Eastway. Home to the
best armorers and weaponsmiths in the city can be found here, along with residences for Fist mercenaries and their families. Dance halls, fighting dens, taverns, and other delights jockey for position
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. This approach is best if there’s a whole scene that plays out with just one character involved. Try to keep these scenes brief so other players don’t get bored or feel left out. Secret Message. If you
just have a simple piece of information to convey, you can whisper to the player, pass a note to them, or send them a text or a direct message. KENT DAVIS A dungeon room offers plenty of details for adventurers to explore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
distance where only skilled archers, heavy siege weapons, or spellcasters can strike back at them. At first blush, it might seem that a potent wizard would make the best giant-killer, but few
spellcasters can stand up to a giant in direct confrontation. One might do harm to a giant, but odds are it will survive the one or two spells that can be thrown at it before a well-placed boulder or the swing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
moments from the character’s story and how they can be reflected in the events of their final descent. Maybe they see the souls of friends, allies, or loved ones who perished, whether their fates are
symbolic or direct examples of their past failings and rebuke their old vices in a final, crystallizing act of growth. Funerary masks help the newly dead resist the erosion of memory and identity in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
blade always appears ruined and rusting, and causes its surroundings to appear reflected in the blade as if in a state of decay. You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic
. Until the curse is broken with a remove curse spell or similar magic, you are unwilling to part with the weapon. The weapon must take direct part in the destruction of 1,000 gp worth of materials and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
lizardfolk carrying contraband into the tunnel beneath the strong room. They can take the direct approach and inspect the strong room surreptitiously. This leads to a fight with lizardfolk if characters
, a beating is the best they can hope for. A smart character submits to this humiliation, because fighting back means that Bog Luck calls everyone else to help him punish the thief, and all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
the others might be neutral or good; conflicts with those rivals might be social or political, rather than manifesting as direct attacks. The best rivals have a connection with their adversaries on a
personal level. Find links in the characters’ backstories or the events of recent adventures that explain what sparked the rival’s actions. The best trouble to put the characters in is trouble they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
lizardfolk carrying contraband into the tunnel beneath the strong room. They can take the direct approach and inspect the strong room surreptitiously. This leads to a fight with lizardfolk if characters
, a beating is the best they can hope for. A smart character submits to this humiliation, because fighting back means that Bog Luck calls everyone else to help him punish the thief, and all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Inside the House House Dimir has a clandestine aspect hidden from all but its most important members. The guildmaster, Lazav, and his direct contacts guide and manipulate the covert operations of the
and pursuits contradict each other, frustrating any attempt to get to the truth of things. The public face of Dimir remains inscrutable, which some interpret as the best evidence that the guild’s true
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
nearest creatures. Roll a d20 for the shadows’ initiative, again with no modifier. Alternative Scenarios Some characters might want to resort to options other than direct ship-to-ship combat when the
githyanki ship attacks, with a few examples discussed below. Use your best judgment when adjudicating these tactics, and reward players for great ideas and quick thinking. Using Magic. Certain spells can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
experts to direct a crew’s efforts. Other roles focus on keeping the crew’s health and morale in order. The roles are meant to provide a sense of the types of ability checks useful to managing a ship
during a crisis. Each type of officer is described below, along with the abilities and proficiencies that help a character excel in that role: Captain. The captain issues orders. The best captains