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Ranger
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
whistles to the hawk that circles high above him, calling the bird back to his side. Whispering instructions in Elvish, he points to the owlbear he’s been tracking and sends the hawk to distract
, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
the path to Baldur’s Gate fully understanding the complex social morass that awaits. You enter the city an outsider, and it’s likely that—no matter how long you spend in the city&mdash
clockwork, shimmering cloth of gold, a trained speaking bird, or some other small wonder—and told you that it came from Baldur’s Gate. You’ve come to see the source of such wonders
Tabaxi
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
on a particularly interesting item when an owner refuses to sell or trade it.
Tabaxi Names
Each tabaxi has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology
), Five Timber (Timber), Jade Shoe (Jade), Left-Handed Hummingbird (Bird), Seven Thundercloud (Thunder), Skirt of Snakes (Snake), Smoking Mirror (Smoke)
Tabaxi Clans: Bright Cliffs, Distant Rain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Tabaxi Names Each tabaxi has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology, prophecy, clan history, and other esoteric factors. Tabaxi names can apply to
list of sample tabaxi names includes nicknames in parenthesis. Tabaxi Names: Cloud on the Mountaintop (Cloud), Five Timber (Timber), Jade Shoe (Jade), Left-Handed Hummingbird (Bird), Seven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 6: Lost Level The Lost Level is designed for four 9th-level characters, and characters who defeat the monsters on this level should gain enough XP to advance halfway to 10th level. This level
was a temple complex dedicated to the dwarven god Dumathoin, the Keeper of Secrets under the Mountain. Hidden inside is the tomb of Melair, king of the Melairkyn dwarves. Before running this level
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Ranger Rough and wild looking, a human stalks alone through the shadows of trees, hunting the orcs he knows are planning a raid on a nearby farm. Clutching a shortsword in each hand, he becomes a
whistles to the hawk that circles high above him, calling the bird back to his side. Whispering instructions in Elvish, he points to the owlbear he’s been tracking and sends the hawk to distract the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Ranger Rough and wild looking, a human stalks alone through the shadows of trees, hunting the orcs he knows are planning a raid on a nearby farm. Clutching a shortsword in each hand, he becomes a
whistles to the hawk that circles high above him, calling the bird back to his side. Whispering instructions in Elvish, he points to the owlbear he’s been tracking and sends the hawk to distract the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
they can profit from it. The golem appears inactive, but the party can figure out how to activate the golem from the book. By talking with the Bedine, the adventurers learn about a ruined cave complex
known as the Hall of Rainbows that could contain clues to the golem’s origin. But the Bedine also warn that the cave complex is in the territory of a deadly purple worm. The adventurers travel to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, winged shapes gliding toward you — giant vultures! Each bird carries on its back a warrior in dull blue armor with a dirty white cloak.
The attackers include one Feathergale knight and two Howling
map tucked into his boot. (Whichever villain the characters defeat has the map — the characters should find it.) The map shows a crude sketch of the Dessarin Valley and marks a place called “the Spire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Cellar Complex: Spring The characters have learned that a halfling necromancer named Losser Mirklav took the Stone of Golorr. He lives in a cellar complex under a powdered wig shop in the Trades Ward
the wig shop and the characters’ point of entry into the cellar complex. Misty Sewers The dense fog from outside settles in the sewers, and areas B2, B3, and B4 are lightly obscured. Necromancer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
gifts them one of the community’s few treasures: a folded paper kingfisher that functions as a Quaal’s feather token (bird). Characters gain no rewards for a loss.
At the end of the scenario
, Darrett is reeling from Becklin’s defeat and returns with the characters to Vogler. You can run any encounters from the “Invasion of Vogler” section as the characters escape the village, or you can skip ahead to “The Final Boat” section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Ranger All that is gold does not glitter. But frankly, if you’ve got the choice, take the glittering gold every time. That nonshiny stuff loses a ton of resale value. Loving nature, exploring the
ranger makes the difference between forlorn failure and fabulous success. Even when a franchise engages in commerce in the cities and towns of the realm, a ranger’s keen senses, sharp blades, and flesh
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
positions around the chamber.
“Do you really think that you can defeat my Immortal Lotus style? You are mere worms slithering through the mud on a rainy day. I am the bird, here to feast!”
Bak Mei
L5. Jagged Sanctum This stone structure rises ominously above the rest of the temple complex. It resembles a giant stone flower growing in the heart of the forest. Stone steps draped with a long red
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
take it by force (encounter 2, “Mistshore”). After the characters defeat these attackers, they learn that Grinda told her rat familiar to hide the stone in her family’s crypt in the City of the Dead
Windmill”). Fearing arrest, the grave robbers point them to a cellar complex under the Trades Ward (encounter 9, “Cellar Complex”). When the characters arrive, they find Losser surrounded by foes and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
was irrevocably insane. She fled, but Halaster dragged her back to Undermountain and trapped her in the Citadel of the Bloody Hand, a dungeon complex under Mount Waterdeep connected to Undermountain
, inhabiting the very dungeon itself. Halaster is unaware of Jhesiyra’s presence but also wonders over her disappearance following the Spellplague. Jhesiyra’s plan is to use adventurers to defeat Halaster so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
on the path to Baldur’s Gate fully understanding the complex social morass that awaits. You enter the city an outsider, and it’s likely that — no matter how long you spend in the city — you’ll leave an
tales of its many wonders. 6 A peddler once brought something astonishing to your homeland — a Gondan clockwork, shimmering cloth of gold, a trained speaking bird, or some other small wonder — and told
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
on the path to Baldur’s Gate fully understanding the complex social morass that awaits. You enter the city an outsider, and it’s likely that — no matter how long you spend in the city — you’ll leave an
, a trained speaking bird, or some other small wonder — and told you that it came from Baldur’s Gate. You’ve come to see the source of such wonders, and perhaps learn to create them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
local government or temple.
6 Defeat a champion of another god (most likely Heliod, Erebos, or Iroas).
A Phenax Campaign Phenax fits easily into the role of primary campaign villain. He also
one of the necropoleis in expanding or dealing with various threats. Plots and schemes are Phenax’s lifeblood, suggesting a complex, shifting campaign full of surprises and twists. For example, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
two complex ones Three or four scenes involving significant exploration or social interaction Within these constraints, it can be difficult to create open-ended adventures. A time limit assumes a
dungeon presents a natural limit on character options, while still giving the players choices. The adventure could be a quest to defeat a creature or recover an item, but the path to achieving that goal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Running the Siege You have a few options on how to run the battle. Consider the following: You can treat each defender and orc as an individual, and run the combat as a long, complex encounter. If
easily defeat twice their number of commoners, but with the defenses available to the ranchers, the odds improve considerably. The ranchers don’t have to defeat the orcs outright. They just have to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Defining a relationship to these discoveries can be an important element of your character’s background; you might be a Mroranon paladin or ranger dedicated to expunging any trace of daelkyr magic from
vendetta with a personal rival, seeking to defeat them either in battle or in business. 5 You’re searching for a legendary dwarven artifact, stolen centuries ago by a Karrnish noble. 6 You want to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
temple and contend with a complex trap that, over time, has developed consciousness.
8 Lead dangerous individuals into the temple and ensure they never leave.
9 Question the priest to find
the location of another temple of mystery.
10 Lead dangerous creatures into the temple to trap them there.
11 Defeat a cabal of mages that has claimed the temple.
12 Defeat a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Xanthoria’s Defeat Once Xanthoria is defeated, the characters find the last few pages of her notes among her possessions. They detail her growing obsession with undead and her success at turning
brought back to life by any means. If the adventurers fail to convince Thunderwing to give up her life, she turns invisible and leaves the cave complex, taking refuge in the surrounding forest. Xanthoria re
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
time in his cups as new jobs have become fewer and farther between. The parrot perched on Krux’s shoulder isn’t his; the bird belongs to Large Luigi, the tavern’s beholder proprietor. Luigi uses the
avenge the defeat of Captain Azmadian and the Dark Star by killing the characters in the streets. Gadaric Main, the proconsul to Prince Andru of Bral, has given these emissaries diplomatic immunity. As a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
characters might need to decode a map or navigate a maze to find the cards. You can also make this puzzle more complex by separating the clues. For instance, have each clue come from a different statue
the characters to defeat monsters or overcome a test of skill. Starting with a Full Hand. To make this puzzle easier and quicker, place all five cards on the table in front of the statue so the characters can begin interpreting the clues right away.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
cove. This time is halved if a character is proficient with water vehicles or is a ranger whose favored terrain is the coast. A few rotten wooden buildings abandoned by smugglers line this cove
anytime after they defeat the elementals (see the following section). Meeting Dalamar Dalamar approaches the characters soon after they defeat the elementals or Kalaman’s troops start disembarking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, and end the adventure once the characters defeat Nezznar. (The “What’s Next?” section at the end of chapter 4 provides more information if you’re using this option.) There’s no need for the heroes to
brings the characters to Wave Echo Cave. That lost underground complex is overrun with undead and strange monsters. The Spider and his loyal followers are exploring the mines and searching for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
goal of the adventure is to defeat that monster. A dreaming character is incapable of waking communication — they might be comatose or possessed. The goal of the adventure is to communicate with the
capability. The goal of the adventure is to remove the psychic lock, which might take the form of a complex trap or maze in the dream. The actual objective of the adventure lies in Dal Quor. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
behest of their leader, a psionic goblin who calls himself Ruxithid the Chosen. To keep the town safe, the characters must travel to Zorzula’s Rest, defeat Ruxithid, and rescue the kidnap victims. Once
kidnap victims, however, are still unaccounted for. Hex Sharpe The Mysterious Netherese Obelisk
at the Heart of this Story Chapter 7 Summary Once the heroes defeat Qunbraxel, they learn that its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Harpers The Harpers approach good-aligned characters who show promise as spies. One such character receives the following message, written on a paper bird (see appendix A): “Renaer tells us you are a
admittance.” Enclosed are tickets for the entire party to The Fall of Tiamat, an opera sung in Giant describing the evil dragon queen’s defeat at the Well of Dragons. Mirt If any of the characters join the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
their eyes and resemble stylized bird heads. One of them is equipped with a shoulder bag adorned with a smiling face.
The visitors include two cult fanatics (NE male Illuskan humans) and seven
and the cultists, Zephyros (eccentric wizard that he is) watches the chaos unfold from a safe distance. Only if the characters are near defeat does the cloud giant cast a mass suggestion spell on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
them. To conquer the village, the adventurers must defeat all adult yakfolk that live here. If the adventurers approach the village in a nonthreatening manner, Chief Kartha-Kaya welcomes them with
, strip them of their possessions, and force them to perform menial labor. Fire Giants’ Forge The fire giants’ forge is a sprawling, two-level dungeon complex located beneath the yakfolk village and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Religion, while a druid or ranger relies on Nature. You must have a minimum skill bonus—your proficiency bonus plus your ability score bonus—in order to develop a schema. You must maintain the minimum
rules for magic item creation are derived from the system presented in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything. This also offers the idea that the creation of a magic item is a complex procedure and that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
young ranger who has recently returned from a three-year journey to explore the North. He came back with a wife, the sorceress Ylienna of Silverymoon, and has begun to take on more of his father’s
seem to live like bears, near Hartsvale they act more like orcs. Thankfully the brutes are still too stupid for such complex tasks as working metal, but from what I heard in my time in the vale their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
khesh’dar (“silent folk”), learning the skills of rogue, monk, or ranger. The khesh’dar are spreading agents across the Five Nations, and you never know when a city goblin might turn out to be a deadly
assassin. As an adventurer from a Dhakaani clan, why are you working with the other player characters? Are you a scout gathering information? Are you searching for allies to defeat a rival clan, or to






