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Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
monsters fall upon them.
Strange Escort. Certain Underdark explorers—judged inventive by some and lunatics by others—have learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
-minted 1-zino coins)
Feature: Legal Authority
You have the authority to enforce the laws of Ravnica, and that status inspires a certain amount of respect and even fear in the populace. People mind
way of ensuring that the laws are obeyed. (Lawful)
5
Legislation. The law embodies excellence in its precision and detail. (Lawful)
6
Punishment. A public display of consequences
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, their features almost devoid of detail. It is rare to see a changeling in that form, for a typical changeling changes their shape the way others might change clothes. A casual shape—one created
, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
spellcasting, forming spirals that reflect the mathematical perfection of nature.
Suggested Characteristics
The bizarre science of the Simic Combine attracts a certain type of personality and encompasses
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I’m eager to explain every detail of my most intricate experiments and theories to anyone who shows the least bit of interest.
4
I assume that everyone needs even the most basic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
The Sea of Moving Ice The journey up the Sword Coast isn’t the focus of this chapter, so you don’t need to dwell on it in detail. With favorable winds, Frostskimmr reaches the Sea of Moving Ice in a
at night or spend the night on the water. An ice floe is more comfortable and offers safety from certain aquatic creatures. On the open water, the ship is safer from creatures that hunt only on the
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
serve as a battering ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within.
A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to
dwarfhold, the orcs will butcher any dwarf that stands against them, but it’s really all about the property—they would be just as happy if all the dwarves ran away.
Strength Respects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
The Sea of Moving Ice The journey up the Sword Coast isn’t the focus of this chapter, so you don’t need to dwell on it in detail. With favorable winds, Frostskimmr reaches the Sea of Moving Ice in a
at night or spend the night on the water. An ice floe is more comfortable and offers safety from certain aquatic creatures. On the open water, the ship is safer from creatures that hunt only on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game, you can play out certain dramatic battles using that game (though it isn’t required). If you use that game, this book’s adventure will point you to sidebars like
this one that detail when to use the board game and which mass-combat scenarios affect the adventure. Not every one of that game’s scenarios appear in this book. Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
glorify the nomads’ outlook on life are common pastimes (see the “Reghed Stories” sidebar), as is sharpening weapons. Food is critical, of course, and certain beasts of the tundra are staples among the
members must all work together and help one another. No member gets left behind.
The land respects strength alone. The strong flourish, and the weak perish.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, to more extraordinary boons, like audiences with powerful figures or exceptions from certain laws. Specific benefits are presented in more detail in the benefits section of each group patron. Beyond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
recognize from the events of the Tyranny of Dragons adventures, while others were meant to provide inspiration for events parallel stories could detail. Beyond these, this gallery also includes a
ideas never fully expressed in Tyranny of Dragons, while others reveal deeper depths to adventure elements hiding whole conceptual icebergs. Certain components central to the adventure also see extensive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
recognize from the events of the Tyranny of Dragons adventures, while others were meant to provide inspiration for events parallel stories could detail. Beyond these, this gallery also includes a
ideas never fully expressed in Tyranny of Dragons, while others reveal deeper depths to adventure elements hiding whole conceptual icebergs. Certain components central to the adventure also see extensive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
recognize from the events of the Tyranny of Dragons adventures, while others were meant to provide inspiration for events parallel stories could detail. Beyond these, this gallery also includes a
ideas never fully expressed in Tyranny of Dragons, while others reveal deeper depths to adventure elements hiding whole conceptual icebergs. Certain components central to the adventure also see extensive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
song has left countless Underdark creatures and travelers unable to flee as these monsters fall upon them. Strange Escort. Certain Underdark explorers—judged inventive by some and lunatics by others—have
learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to avoid the effect of a flock’s song, these travelers attempt to mimic the strange hooting and chirping of a dire corby, with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
survive. Living deep in the wilderness demands great fortitude and the mastery of certain fighting and survival skills. Down in the Underdark, far from the wild lands, the Emerald Enclave must remain
King Bruenor as an advisor and both admires and respects him. Morista spends some of her time training elite scouts to reconnoiter the Underdark passages near the city. A few months ago, one of her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers
) with the characters, Astarion recognizes two Vampire Wardens from Cazador’s palace. The wardens are blocking the public exit to Rat’s Run. Certain that someone from the palace wants to kidnap him
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
hit points increases when you reach certain levels in this class, increasing to 10 at 10th level and 15 at 15th level. You can use this feature three times, and you regain all expended uses of it when
you finish a long rest. Elegant Courtier Starting at 7th level, your discipline and attention to detail allow you to excel in social situations. Whenever you make a Charisma (Persuasion) check, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
certain tools. Proficiency with a tool allows you to add your proficiency bonus to any ability check you make using that tool. Tool use is not tied to a single ability, since proficiency with a tool
represents broader knowledge of its use. For example, the DM might ask you to make a Dexterity check to carve a fine detail with your woodcarver's tools, or a Strength check to make something out of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Planar Portals [Raistlin’s] eyes studied the Portal, studied every detail intently — although it was not really necessary. He had seen it myriad times in dreams both sleeping and waking. The spells
, such as a genie, sphinx, titan, or native of the portal’s destination plane. Finally, most portals don’t stand open all the time, but open only in particular situations or when a certain requirement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
table entries make more sense for certain items than for others. Some magic items are made only by certain kinds of creatures, for instance; a cloak of elvenkind is made by elves, rather than dwarves. If
you roll something that doesn’t make sense, roll again, choose a more appropriate entry, or use the rolled detail as inspiration to make up your own. Who Created It or Was Intended to Use It? d20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
attacks hit. After a certain number of hits and misses, players can usually pinpoint a creature’s AC on their own. However, in the interest of speeding up combat, you can divulge a creature’s AC once
to share such information with them as it becomes apparent. For example, you can describe a creature’s wounds closing up when it regenerates. Characters don’t need to fight a creature to know certain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
where your character can choose to do anything in a scene. But that doesn’t mean they should do everything. Your character is good at certain things, and other players’ characters are good at other
do things. Encourage the other players on their turns and give suggestions when they ask for them. Be respectful if another player decides to do something that you wouldn’t do.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
common example of this type of villain, your villain could be a serial arsonist favoring a certain type of building, a magical sickness that affects spellcasters who cast a specific spell, a thief that
targets a certain kind of merchant, or a doppelganger kidnapping and impersonating one noble after another. Step by Step. In pursuit of its goal, the villain carries out a specific set of actions in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
respects, the Feywild has certain similarities to Arvandor. First-time visitors might be excused for not being sure which of the two planes they’re on for a time after arriving. Unlike Arvandor, however
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
discovery. Use the following tables to fill in details about a magic item’s history. Some table entries make more sense for certain items than for others. If you roll something that doesn’t make sense
, roll again, choose a more appropriate entry, or use the rolled detail as inspiration to make up your own special feature. On the Magic Item’s Minor Property table and the Magic Item’s Quirk table, “you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within. A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to the lair is a
stands against them, but it’s really all about the property — they would be just as happy if all the dwarves ran away. Strength Respects Strength Orcs appreciate physical prowess and formidable combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
characters are thinking, feeling, or fixating on. Detail the ways objects could be used violently, words could be lies, and shadows could hide monsters. Ask players what they think is the worst possible
just as important to your horror adventures as lurid shocks. Frequent betrayals encourage paranoia that can paralyze players. Emphasize that certain people and locations will never turn on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
certain tools. Proficiency with a tool allows you to add your proficiency bonus to any ability check you make using that tool. Tool use is not tied to a single ability, since proficiency with a tool
represents broader knowledge of its use. For example, the DM might ask you to make a Dexterity check to carve a fine detail with your woodcarver’s tools, or a Strength check to make something out of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
(some members’ identities remain secret) who serve as Niv-Mizzet’s closest advisors. The Izzet League is organized into units designated as laboratories that specialize in certain fields of research
the guild’s laboratories. Some vedalken are so obsessive about their work that they like to see to every detail themselves, rather than delegating any task to underlings or assistants. This attitude
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
in the death, defeat, or loss, or was the opportunity serendipitous? Despite the leader’s virtues, one flaw in particular outrages a certain segment of the populace. What is that flaw? What person or
presaged this event, or a series of signs and omens. Describe the omen in detail. Describe or name the creature that warned the populace about the oncoming disaster. Who listened? Who were the lucky
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Secondary Tables These tables add detail to many of the results on the Life Events table. The tables are in alphabetical order. Adventures d100 Outcome 01–10 You nearly died. You have nasty scars
there. 21–30 You visited a holy site and felt the presence of the divine there. 31–40 You witnessed a falling red star, a face appearing in the frost, or some other bizarre happening. You are certain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
your world might worship a patron deity, performing secret missions in that deity’s name. To reflect this cultural detail, you could add Religion to the list of skills that a rogue character can choose
as a proficiency. You could even mandate that skill as one of the choices for rogues who belong to this guild. You can also change armor and weapon proficiencies to reflect certain aspects of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
respects history 3 Billie Quartermile (lawful neutral halfling), who loves policy and procedure 4 Milanova Wumplestocking (lawful good gnome), who is very serious but loves a good pun 5 Garent Millaneff
have keys to certain areas. Guards also have pass cards that allow them to bypass the museum’s alarms (see “Bypassing Alarms” below). If the characters get into a noisy fight with one or more guards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Electrum and platinum pieces are rarer in these lands. Smaller states use coinage borrowed from other nations and looted from ancient sources. Travelers from certain lands (notably the wizard-dominated
moons of Silverymoon, provides another level of detail. As long as you keep the value of these new coins simple (in other words, don’t invent a coin worth 1.62 gp), you add local flavor to key locations in your world without adding undue complexity.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
open elections. Dictatorship. One supreme ruler holds absolute authority, but his or her rule isn’t necessarily dynastic. In other respects this resembles an autocracy. In the Greyhawk campaign setting
landowners or certain classes can vote could be considered a republic. Satrapy. Conquerors and representatives of another government wield power, ruling the settlement or region as part of a larger empire