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Way of Mercy Legacy

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Monks of the Way of Mercy learn to manipulate the life force of others to bring aid to those in need. They are wandering physicians to the poor and hurt. However, to those beyond their help, they

bring a swift end as an act of mercy. Those who follow the Way of Mercy might be members of a religious order, administering to the needy and making grim choices rooted in reality rather than idealism

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

“I have never imagined such beauty existed,” Goldmoon said softly. The day’s march had been difficult, but the reward at the end was beyond their dreams. The companions stood on a

arches, swooping from spire to spire, soared through the air. Crafted by ancient dwarven metalsmiths, they were strong enough to hold the weight of an army, yet they appeared so delicate that a bird

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

creature to take his place. If the creature accepts, it is transformed into a noble djinni. The creature’s game statistics are replaced by those of Nafas (including this trait), though it

this role, Nafas sends adventurers to distant worlds to fulfill the wishes of creatures beyond his reach. Adventurers who return to Nafas successful receive gifts as rewards. As a noble genie, Nafas

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

master of Undermountain, Halaster can alter the entire dungeon to some extent. His lair actions and regional effects don’t extend beyond Undermountain. Lair Actions On initiative count 20

feet of him, turning the open space to solid, worked stone or vice versa. Halaster causes one door or archway within 30 feet of him to disappear and be replaced by a blank wall, or he restores a door

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

of the world beyond their home. Barterers of Lore Tabaxi treasure knowledge rather than material things. A chest filled with gold coins might be useful to buy food or a coil of rope, but it’s

replaced with a new obsession. Objects remain intriguing only as long as they still hold secrets. A tabaxi rogue could happily spend months plotting to steal a strange gem from a noble, only to trade it

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

elements. Thus, druids oppose cults of Elemental Evil and others who promote one element to the exclusion of others. Druids are also concerned with the delicate ecological balance that sustains plant

includes the worship of Nature as a primal force beyond personification, but also encompasses the worship of Beory, the Oerth Mother, as well as devotees of Obad-Hai, Ehlonna, and Ulaa. In the worlds

Ashardalon

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

swallowed into the earth. As he grew aware of worlds beyond his home, he recruited a balor demon named Ammet, the Eater of Souls, to help him extend his reach and increase his power. When an adventurer

dealt a mortal blow to Ashardalon’s heart, the dragon replaced the injured organ with the balor. Ashardalon’s features then took on a fiendish cast, and his eyes now glow with demonic flame. A

Chapter 4: Destruction's Light

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

chasing after the dragon, they have a good chance of catching up to it before too many Ten-Towns settlements are lost. The point of this chapter, beyond pitting the characters against a formidable

draconic foe, is to make the players aware that their characters’ choices have consequences. If the characters do nothing to stop the dragon, Ten-Towns will be destroyed. Many lives hang in the balance. Xardorok Sunblight’s merciles construct slices through Ten-Towns with its radiant beam

Teeth of Dahlver-Nar

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

randomly. The replaced tooth vanishes, and you lose the implanted effect. Recovering Teeth. Once all the teeth have vanished, their pouch also vanishes. The pouch with all the teeth then appears in

dawn. You gain the following flaw: “When I see wickedness in action, I must oppose it.” 8 Beyond the Rock of Bral (silver mind flayer tooth) 2 mind flayer;mind flayers You gain

Elf

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

Elf Drizzt Do’Urden “I have never imagined such beauty existed,” Goldmoon said softly. The day’s march had been difficult, but the reward at the end was beyond their dreams. The companions stood on

, swooping from spire to spire, soared through the air. Crafted by ancient dwarven metalsmiths, they were strong enough to hold the weight of an army, yet they appeared so delicate that a bird lighting

23. Ruined Dwarven Temple

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

23. Ruined Dwarven Temple These rooms once formed a temple dedicated to the dwarven god Dumathoin, the Keeper of Secrets under the Mountain, but Halaster has destroyed and replaced most of their

, but these works have been defaced and, in some cases, replaced with stony tentacles that protrude from the walls. Dwarf-Guarded Doors. A 20-foot-tall double door stands closed at the west end of the

Elf

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

Elf “I have never imagined such beauty existed,” Goldmoon said softly. The day’s march had been difficult, but the reward at the end was beyond their dreams. The companions stood on a high cliff

spire to spire, soared through the air. Crafted by ancient dwarven metalsmiths, they were strong enough to hold the weight of an army, yet they appeared so delicate that a bird lighting on them might

Wedding Rehearsal

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

. Echoes spill from the misty cavern beyond, a cacophony of wheezing voices that wrap together like some kind of discordant music. The remaining heads planted in the Garden of Welcome begin to croak and

carry its corpse, moving it like a puppet to play out the part of priest. At this point of the ceremony, any onlookers experience a vision. The tableau of the mock wedding is replaced by a vision of the

Green Dragon Treasures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

pride in their handiwork—so much so that intruders damaging the delicate arrangements of flower and vine that surround a treasure cache might come under attack before even touching any of the hoard’s

jaguars, overgrown with misshapen cacti 10 A string of skulls riddled with too many eye sockets, their jaws replaced by carved gemstones CYAN BLOODBANE K’rshinthintl—commonly known as

Character Levels

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Character Levels The adventure is meant for characters of levels 1–10 and includes threats for those levels and beyond. Strahd can be an especially deadly challenge at these levels. It is assumed

way of example. Be prepared for the fact that the adventure is exceedingly open-ended—one of the hallmarks of the original Ravenloft. The card reading in chapter 1 and the adventurers’ choices can lead

Valin's Tomb

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

outside the temple see the demiplane beyond as a shifting space of glowing crystals. The demiplane does not enter into the adventure, and its full details are left to your determination. VALIN’S VICTIMS

If a creature dies after one of its vital organs is replaced by Valin’s organs, it can be returned to life by a wish spell or in one of the ways described below. Rite of Reclamation. A ritual known

The Truth behind the Legend

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

border of the Duchy of Geoff Somewhere in the Vast Swamp south of Sunndi On an island beyond the realm of the Sea Barons Other settings offer choices that are just as varied. Dragonlance. The

The Truth behind the Legend Ages ago, a human wizard/cleric of surpassing evil took the steps necessary to preserve his life force beyond the centuries he had already lived, and this creature became

Character Backgrounds

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

Character Backgrounds Players looking for background options beyond those described in the Player’s Handbook can find several appropriate ones in the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide: City Watch

available to your players’ characters. Waterdavian Noble Families Waterdeep contains well over a hundred noble families. The following noble houses are fine choices for any character with the noble

Modrons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

perfect order. Absolute Law and Order. Under the direction of their leader, Primus, modrons increase order in the multiverse in accordance with laws beyond the comprehension of mortal minds. Their own

efficiency, and an absence of morality or ego. Modrons have no sense of self beyond what is necessary to fulfill their duties. They exist as a unified collective, divided by ranks, yet they always refer to

Halaster's Lair

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

Halaster’s Lair As the master of Undermountain, Halaster can alter the entire dungeon to some extent. His lair actions and regional effects don’t extend beyond Undermountain. Lair Actions On

within 30 feet of him, turning the open space to solid, worked stone or vice versa. Halaster causes one door or archway within 30 feet of him to disappear and be replaced by a blank wall, or he

Banrion's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Banrion’s Lair The rocky plateau beyond the chasm holds the crumbled shell of an ancient castle. Banrion the unicorn makes her home here, along with a number of goodly fey who shelter in a network of

silver wire carefully twisted by the fey into delicate sculptures honoring Banrion. As art objects, the sculptures are worth 50 gp each.

Worshiping Thassa

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

many occasions, replaced her sacred weapon. Dreams in the Deep. While Purphoros is renowned for his endless creations and desires to bring new ideas into being, Thassa secretly shares similar creative

desires. Endlessly bored with the predictable denizens of the land and sky, in the deepest ocean trenches, Thassa wills immortal dreams and nightmares into being. Delicate beauty, undulating grace

Diancastra's Saga

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

lobster-god To steal her precious pearls— And I found your secret sanctum.” “Pranks and rebellion! Prove your worth Not with the willful choices of a child. I will test your temper; try this

challenge: Bring me pure perfection— Something my craft cannot better.” Diancastra, undaunted, departed the sanctum And journeyed to the waters beyond worlds. She sailed forgotten seas into

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

feet. Beast. You immediately transform into a random Beast with a CR of 5 or lower. Your game statistics—including your ability scores, hit points, and possible actions—are replaced by the

spellcasting ability (your choice). Tower. Draw two additional cards beyond your declared number of draws. The magic of these cards doesn’t immediately take effect; instead, choose one of the two

Chapter 4: Adventures in Sharn

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

, seemingly a victim of some sort of ritual slaying. Outside help is needed to solve this delicate matter. 6 A radiant idol (see chapter 6) has formed a cult that attracts professors and staff of Morgrave University, promising them knowledge beyond imagining in exchange for their worship.

Gates

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

dungeon with monsters. His old gates were destroyed by the Spellplague, but Halaster has replaced them with new ones, most of which have destinations confined to the dungeon. These gates are not subject

minute upon activation. Creatures peering through the open gate can see the destination beyond as though they are looking through an open doorway into that location. A gate can’t open within the area of

Gates of Gravenhollow

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

oppressive gloom of the Underdark is replaced by light and a sense of openness that brings back memories of the surface world. The corridor beyond the gates is wide enough for ten people to walk side by side

Acheron Incursion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

area around the gate looks like a battlefield and is littered with heaps of broken metal and shattered armaments. A ring of barricades circles the gate, beyond which at least two hundred Rigus soldiers

cast nondetection on him every 8 hours. Sergeant Luggik. Luggik looks like an armored human woman and behaves like a veteran solider. In fact, the real Luggik was replaced by a gray slaad (see the

Encounters

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

and places and for characters to make choices. Encounters can involve exploration (interacting with the environment, including puzzles), social interaction with creatures, or combat. The Player’s

the DM, you decide how much to tell the players and when. All the information the players need to make choices comes from you. Within the rules of the game and the limits of the characters’ knowledge

Encounters

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

and places and for characters to make choices. Encounters can involve exploration (interacting with the environment, including puzzles), social interaction with creatures, or combat. The following

information the players need to make choices comes from you. Within the rules of the game and the limits of the characters’ knowledge and senses, tell players everything they need to know. Published adventures

Kruphix's Influence

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

opposes anyone who tries to obtain power that would upset the delicate balance of the pantheon. Kruphix is the eldest of the gods and sees it as his responsibility to rein in the excesses of his

among the gods. He seldom acts against Heliod openly, preferring to warn others about the sun god’s efforts to seize power at their expense. Since every mortal soul must eventually pass beyond the horizon

Background

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

combination of supernatural gift, background, and other choices. Beyond these options, the athlete background presented here provides a new way to seek glory through discipline and physical prowess

What Is Planescape?

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

What Is Planescape? Planescape is the D&D multiverse and so much more. Beyond the Great Wheel cosmology (detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide), Planescape focuses on reality-bending adventures and

, their choices hold the power to change reality. Stage of Contradictions. In Planescape adventures, Celestials might be evil, Fiends might be apathetic, and yetis might sell snow cones. What you do

Way of Mercy

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

physicians to the poor and hurt. However, to those beyond their help, they bring a swift end as an act of mercy. Those who follow the Way of Mercy might be members of a religious order, administering to the

needy and making grim choices rooted in reality rather than idealism. Some might be gentle-voiced healers, beloved by their communities, while others might be masked bringers of macabre mercies. The

Chapter 3: Balance

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

card set and oracle cards, you can lean on the cards’ imagery, not just numbers and words. A card’s artwork can generate meaning for that card beyond whatever this book or any other text might tell

leads to pursue or actions to take. This is a fun way to offer players choices without overwhelming them with too many options. Customizable Results. Drawing from a deck of cards is equivalent to

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