bird being diffusing conversely rules

Kenku

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

that there are as many kenku origin stories as there are kenku. Some of them paint their genesis as a curse, being a flightless bird people doomed to mimic other people’s creations. Other kenku

member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character&rsquo

Fairy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

characteristic if none of the suggestions below fit your character. Fey Characteristics d8 Characteristic 1 Your wings are like those of a bird. 2 You have shimmering, multicolored

member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race such as the fairy or the harengon in this section, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability

I: Minotaur Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

I: Minotaur Lair A bloodthirsty minotaur rules this cave. A servant of Baphomet—a demon lord who endorses bloodshed and cruelty—the minotaur feasts on adventurers and monsters alike. It stalks its

. You can add monsters to the cave to make this scenario longer and more difficult. One or more Bandits might be here searching for hidden treasure. Conversely, you can reduce the number of Stirges to make the scenario easier and shorter.

Scaling Lethality

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

. Conversely, using only low-difficulty encounters is less likely to lead to character death, especially if characters have ample opportunity to rest during the adventure. Defeated, Not Dead If you and

your players agree to avoid character death in your game, you might consider an alternative: a character who would otherwise die is instead “defeated.” The following rules apply to a defeated character

Role of the Dungeon Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

apply the rules and keep the story going. The DM is a storyteller. The DM sets the pace of the story and presents the various challenges and encounters that the players must overcome. The DM is the

helpful ones. The most important thing to remember about being a good DM is that the rules are a tool to help you and the players have fun. The rules aren’t in charge. You’re the DM — you’re in

Adjusting for Party Level

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

. Conversely, increase the challenge for groups with more than four characters, with characters higher than 8th level, or that revisit the keep over multiple sessions. Decreasing the Challenge If

and phase spiders in the keep, using the rules for encounter building in the Dungeon Master’s Guide to create an appropriate challenge. Weaker Construct. The stone golem in area 4 can be replaced with

Currency

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

Currency The straightforward terms “gold piece” (gp), “silver piece” (sp), “copper piece” (cp), “electrum piece” (ep), and “platinum piece” (pp) are used throughout the game rules for clarity. You

mints its own currency, which might correspond to the basic rules terms. In most worlds, few currencies achieve widespread distribution, but nearly all coins are accepted worldwide — except by those

8. Crevasse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

“Difficult Terrain” in the Basic Rules). The bottom of the crevasse feels unnaturally cold. When viewed with a detect magic spell, the area emanates a faint necromantic aura. The magic causes all

its hilt is worked in the shape of a bird of prey with outspread wings. It once belonged to a great knight named Aldith Tresendar, known as the Black Hawk. A character who succeeds on a DC 15

Monsters

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

breath weapon actions allowed? A monster follows the normal opportunity attack rules, which specify that an attack of opportunity is one melee attack. That means a monster must choose a single melee

. A monster like a dragon exists because of that magic-enhanced nature. The second type of magic is what the rules are concerned about. When a rule refers to something being magical, it’s referring to

Criminal Syndicate

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

takes, the syndicate is largely concerned with increasing wealth for its members at the expense of society at large. Conversely, the syndicate could be an underground organization of good-hearted people

, and avaricious members of your syndicate in line with the goals and rules of the organization. 5 Assassination. You dispatch prominent people—the sort who have numerous bodyguards and elaborate

Where to Start?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

confronting them. The archfey might test the characters’ mettle with a series of challenging encounters or puzzles before deeming them fit to bask in the archfey’s presence. Conversely, the archfey might be

Etiquette. The rules in the archfey’s domain change as they learn about some new custom that is popular in the Summer Court. The archfey requires all creatures in their domain to respect the new rules of

World-Shaking Events

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

a period of struggle or turmoil. Sometimes it’s a war or uprising; other times it’s an election, the death of a tyrant, a prophecy fulfilled, or the appointment of a hero. Conversely, the new leader

group of persons will do their utmost to foil this leader because of it? Conversely, what is this leader’s greatest virtue, and who rises to the leader’s defense because of it? Who believes in this

Kir Sabal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

above the ground. The main building has a circular mazelike symbol carved into its crumbling facade. Every few minutes, bird folk either land at the monastery or launch themselves from its balconies and

2nd level (3 slots): gust of wind, hold person, lesser restoration 3rd level (2 slots): call lightning, wind wall The aarakocra of Kir Sabal lead ritualistic lives and follow strict rules of

Ascendant Factions

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

Mercykillers—if there’s no meaning, there can’t be order. Conversely, the Doomguard, Hands of Havoc, and Heralds of Dust all find enough common points with Bleakers to call them allies. Doomguard Who

break them under the right circumstances. Alix Branwyn According to the Guvners, there are three types of regulations. The lowest of these are Rules, the laws that govern people’s behavior. Next

Fortune's Wheel Locations

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

spacefaring pirates in the Astral Sea. The rules are as follows: Each participant’s player chooses any number of d6s (known as “bones”) and shakes them in a cup. You choose any number of d6s as well

shaped like an icosahedron that rolls itself on the table once all bets have been placed to determine the outcome. The rules are as follows: Participant Bets. Participants bet on one or more numbers

Cottage Locations

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

desperation compels you to enter my home, little darlings?” See “Dealing with Bavlorna” below for advice on how to run an encounter with the hag, keeping in mind the rules of hospitality, ownership, and

reciprocity to which she adheres (see “Rules of Conduct” earlier in the chapter). Bavlorna has an iron key tucked in one of the pockets of her garment; this key unlocks the door to area B19. The tall

Random Encounters

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

member steps on it. Rules for the hunting trap are presented in chapter 5, “Equipment,” of the Player’s Handbook. Needle Blights Hunched figures lurch through the mist, their gaunt bodies covered in

characters spot the creature, read: Through the mist, you see a black bird circling overhead. When it feels your eyes upon it, the raven flies away, but it’s back before long, keeping its distance. The

Areas of the Air Temple

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

the middle of the room, three bird-headed creatures torment a group of shackled prisoners. This room contains three kenku and five bound and shackled human commoners. One kenku tortures the

and fight only in self-defense. Roleplaying Aerisi Kalinoth. Aerisi rules the Cult of the Howling Hatred like an imperious, vain, and tempestuous queen. She is oblivious to compassion or kindness unless

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, brilliantly colored bird feather (no value) A third chest has a leather purse containing 7 ep, and the final one holds a bolt of blue-green cloth (no value) and a pouch containing 25 sp. 18. Senior

native language of the lizardfolk. You decide the time required to acquire this new language. (The downtime rules in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything provide some guidelines.) The Nature of the

Guildhouse Locations

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

wall is open slightly. In the middle of the room, an old man in an oversized black robe carefully removes a strip of parchment coiled around the leg of a raven while muttering kind words to the bird. Two

. Thieves’ Test. The door leading to area G29 is unlocked and has the following note (handwritten in Common) tacked to it: Here are the rules. Look for keys and keyholes. Watch out for my pets. Follow

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