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Boss Delour

Monsters The Book of Many Things

"} poison damage.Delour the wererat is a sly trickster and consummate thief who rules the Moonstalkers alongside his friend Boss Augustus;Augustus. Delour’s honeyed words and calculating mind make

Young Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for making a dragon a spellcaster, you can apply those rules to these aquatic dragons.) Dragon Turtle Personality Traits d8

1 A ruthless shipping magnate has bribed a dragon turtle to attack competitors’ vessels and drive them out of business. 2 A curious dragon turtle swam upriver from the sea and is now

Dragon Turtle Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

characters, and use the Dragon Turtle Spellcasting table to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. (Though the Monster Manual doesn’t explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for

making a dragon a spellcaster, you can apply those rules to these aquatic dragons.) Dragon Turtle Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

table to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. (Though the Monster Manual doesn’t explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for making a dragon a spellcaster, you can apply

those rules to these aquatic dragons.) Dragon Turtle Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I speak slowly and deliberately

Tabaxi

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

live like the cats they resemble, naturally curious and at home in playful environments. In other places, tabaxi live as other folk do, not exhibiting the feline behavior the Cat Lord intended

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’s

Initiative

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Initiative Initiative determines the order of turns during combat. The combat rules in chapter 1 explain how to roll Initiative. Sometimes a DM might have combatants use their Initiative scores

instead of rolling Initiative. Your Initiative score equals 10 plus your Dexterity modifier. If you have Advantage on Initiative rolls, increase your Initiative score by 5. If you have Disadvantage on those rolls, decrease that score by 5. See also chapter 1 (“Combat”).

Initiative

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

Initiative Initiative determines the order of turns during combat. The combat rules in “Playing the Game” explain how to roll Initiative. Sometimes a DM might have combatants use their Initiative

scores instead of rolling Initiative. Your Initiative score equals 10 plus your Dexterity modifier. If you have Advantage on Initiative rolls, increase your Initiative score by 5. If you have Disadvantage on those rolls, decrease that score by 5. See also “Playing the Game” (“Combat”).

Relationship Points

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

. Relationship Points start at 0 and increase or decrease by 1 each time a character interacts with one of the NPCs covered by these rules, whether in a Relationship encounter or during another roleplaying scene

Combat

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

start combat. When a fight breaks out, see the “Combat” section in the D&D Beyond Basic Rules. The following stat blocks are used in this section: Animated Flying Sword Bugbear Warrior Carrion Crawler

Copper Dragon Wyrmling Cultist Gelatinous Cube Giant Centipede Giant Fire Beetle Giant Spider Gnoll Warrior Goblin Boss Goblin Warrior Gray Ooze Glob Hobgoblin Warrior Ivlis Kobold Warrior Kuo-Toa

Adjusting for Party Level

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

Adjusting for Party Level Harrowhall is designed to be a challenge for four 8th-level characters who explore the keep in a single session. Decrease the challenge for characters lower than 8th level

Harrowhall is too challenging for your group, but you want the characters to have a keep, you can use these strategies to decrease the difficulty: Temporary Hit Points. When the characters agree to aid a

Giant Patrons

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

. Giant Patrons Giant Role Group Patron Type Boss Criminal Syndicate Financier Aristocrat Seer Ancient Being Sovereign Sovereign Tutor Academy Warleader Military Force Boss A giant boss wields

size and strength as tools to extract wealth and power from communities of smaller folk. The boss might threaten to harm adventurers or those they care about if they refuse to do the giant’s bidding. Or

Goblins

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

than a glorified goblin boss) rules hundreds of goblins, spread out among multiple lairs to ensure the tribe’s survival. Goblin bosses are easily ousted, and many goblin tribes are taken over by

all manner of wickedness. Leaders and Followers. Goblins are ruled by the strongest or smartest among them. A goblin boss might command a single lair, while a goblin king or queen (who is nothing more

Faction Membership

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

factions described in this adventure. You can use the optional renown rules in chapter 1 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to track a character’s rank and ascent within a given faction. The Dungeon Master’s

(lieutenant, 25), Ilareth (captain, 50) Force Grey Ranks: Gray Hand Initiate (1), Junior Gray Hand (3), Senior Gray Hand (10), Force Grey Initiate (25), Defender of Waterdeep (50) Xanathar Guild Ranks: Eyestalker (1), Agent of the Eye (3), Eye Ray (10), Guild Boss (25), Hand of the Eye (50)

Handling the Cards

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

, as well as the number of cards they intend to draw. Otherwise, the deck’s magical powers lie dormant. Anyone who identifies a deck learns this about the deck in the process, per the rules for

without triggering the cards’ effects. But accidents do happen. A curious stranger who spots a deck, face down, might reach out to draw the topmost card without realizing the import of their actions

Mysterious Leadership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers

patron, sometimes Reigra takes it on herself to solve the issue—luring her victim into a shadowy alley, revealing her true nature, and consuming her prey. Curious about the owner of Rat’s Run? All

Tough Boss) Rowdy Watering Hole On the surface, all are welcome at Rat’s Run. For sailors, Rat’s Run offers fresher ale, tastier grub, and warmer beds than any ship. Despite the shadowy characters who

A: Kobold Lair

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

they raise it themselves? Summary. The beginning of each cave presents its central conflict, as well as optional ways to increase or decrease the difficulty. If the characters are level 1, don’t

. This section presents special features about the location. Some of these exist to help you set the mood—you might describe the crunch of animal bones under the characters’ feet—while others detail important rules, such as secret doors and how to find them.

3. Glabbagool

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

, this monster has an Intelligence of 10 (+0) and telepathy out to a range of 60 feet (see the Monster Manual introduction for telepathy rules). Juiblex’s arrival in the Underdark has granted Glabbagool

sentience and awareness. The ooze is genuinely curious about other creatures and wants to learn more about the world. It defends itself if attacked, but doesn’t otherwise try to harm the characters

B. Gates of Barovia

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

of fog. THE LANDS OF BAROVIA: COMMON FEATURES Unless the text says otherwise, the following rules apply to doors, secret doors, locks, and webs in these lands. Doors. A wooden door can be forced

. Decrease the DC by 5 if the door is made of glass or amber, or if the door is weakened in some manner (such as by rot or corrosion). Secret Doors. If there are obvious clues to a secret door’s presence

Important Members

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

humanoid form if he dies. Cunning Action. Augustus takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Christopher Burdett Boss Delour Delour the wererat is a sly trickster and consummate thief who rules

Important Members Here are some of the Moonstalkers’ most powerful and respected members. Boss Augustus Augustus is a hulking human werewolf of few words. He shares leadership of the guild with Boss

Using a Stat Block

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Manual before proceeding further. That book explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits—information that isn’t repeated here. The Stat Blocks by Challenge Rating table sorts

Monstrosity 4 Gaj Aberration 4 Neh-thalggu Aberration 4 Neogi void hunter Aberration 4 Plasmoid boss Ooze 5 Astral elf honor guard Humanoid 5 Astral elf star priest Humanoid 5 Feyr Aberration 5 Mercane

Pit Fighting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

-to-the-death situation, the standard combat rules apply to that sort of activity. Resources. Engaging in this activity requires one workweek of effort from a character. Resolution. The character must

An opponent swears to take revenge on you.* 2 A crime boss approaches you and offers to pay you to intentionally lose a few matches.* 3 You defeat a popular local champion, drawing the crowd’s ire. 4

Underwater

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

Underwater See chapter 9 of the Player’s Handbook for rules on underwater combat. Random Undersea Encounters You can check for random undersea encounters as often as you would check for them on land

Sunken ruin (inhabited or haunted) 8 Sunken statue or monolith 9 Friendly and curious giant sea horse 10 Patrol of friendly merfolk 11 Patrol of hostile merrow (coastal waters) or sahuagin (deep

Rival Intern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

relaxation, hobbies, and a social life? 4 I know I’m not the best and brightest, but if I put my best self forward, I can overcome anything. 5 My former boss was an idiot. So was my boss before

. Life goes much more smoothly when you follow the rules and work within a system. (Lawful) 3 Uncertainty. The more chaos that swirls around me, the more opportunities I can find to profit. (Chaotic

Running Combat

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

Running Combat This section builds on the combat rules in Playing the Game and offers tips for keeping the game running smoothly when a fight breaks out. Rolling Initiative Combat starts when—and

, decrease that score by 5. Tracking Initiative The following sections describe different methods for keeping track of who goes when in combat. Hidden List You can track Initiative on a list your

Terrain Encounters

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

Terrain Encounters The Underdark contains dangerous hazards and wondrous terrain. Special terrain rules are explained after the table. d20 Encounter 1 Boneyard 2 Cliff and ladder 3 Crystal

the ladder once they are at the top, they decrease the drow pursuit level by 1. Crystal Clusters The adventurers pass through a faerzress-suffused area containing fist-sized chunks of quartz that

7. Mad Wizard's Retreat

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

inn.) If her sanity is restored, Darribeth becomes her normal self — a curious and kind woman with a flair for magic who doesn’t mind bending rules for the greater good. She speaks Common, Dwarvish

Sorcerer

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

component, then it’s impossible for anyone to perceive the spell being cast. So, since you can’t see the casting, counterspell is of no use. Metamagic rules state you can’t use multiple Metamagic

level If you know this rule yet are still unsure whether a particular spell qualifies for Twinned Spell, consult with your DM, who has the final say. If the two of you are curious about our design

Ability Checks

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

the rules specifically say so. The next few questions touch on this point again. Can you get a critical hit on an ability check? For example, on a grapple attempt, does a critical win, or the highest

Constitution check. Curious about the spell’s intent? The spell is meant to be a classic jinx—the sort seen in folklore—that is useful in and out of combat. In combat, the spell provides some extra necrotic

Ranger Class Features

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

3 3 3 1 19 +6 Epic Boon 6 15 4 3 3 3 2 20 +6 Foe Slayer 6 15 4 3 3 3 2 Level 1: Spellcasting You have learned to channel the magical essence of nature to cast spells. See “Spells” for the rules on

spellcasting. The information below details how you use those rules with Ranger spells, which appear in the Ranger spell list later in the class’s description. Spell Slots. The Ranger Features table

Ranger Class Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

3 3 3 1 19 +6 Epic Boon 6 15 4 3 3 3 2 20 +6 Foe Slayer 6 15 4 3 3 3 2 Level 1: Spellcasting You have learned to channel the magical essence of nature to cast spells. See chapter 7 for the rules on

spellcasting. The information below details how you use those rules with Ranger spells, which appear in the Ranger spell list later in the class’s description. Spell Slots. The Ranger Features table

The Sea

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

The Sea Characters can row a boat for 8 hours per day, or can row longer at the risk of exhaustion (as per the rules for a forced march in chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook). A fully crewed sailing

Ghost ship 3 Friendly and curious adult bronze dragon 4 Whirlpool (25 percent chance that the whirlpool is a portal to the Elemental Plane of Water) 5 Merfolk traders 6 Passing warship (friendly or

Dragon Relationships

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

these companions, who can become disillusioned when the dragon’s true nature is revealed. Crime Boss A dragon takes charge of a criminal enterprise, accumulating wealth through illegal activities that

lieutenants—which might include younger dragons or half-dragons related to the boss—might hold responsibility over particular segments of the criminal enterprise. Emperor Rather than existing on the

Step 3: Determine Ability Scores

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

and Modifiers Score Modifier 3 −4 4–5 −3 6–7 −2 8–9 −1 10–11 +0 12–13 +1 14–15 +2 16–17 +3 18–19 +4 20 +5 Describe Appearance and Personality Ability scores are an essential part of the rules, but

Intelligence 1 Decisive Artless 2 Logical Illogical 3 Informative Uninformed 4 Curious Frivolous Wisdom 1d4 High Wisdom Low Wisdom 1 Serene Rash 2 Considerate Distracted 3 Attentive

Blade Bazaar

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

, including valuable advice on routes to Blingdenstone (see chapter 6) and the Wormwrithings (see chapter 12). Droki Attentive characters can spot a curious figure darting between the stalls and shops of the

somehow follow him here, use the chase rules in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, adapting the results for urban complications to a cave full of hateful derro. If Droki loses them, the

Step 3: Determine Ability Scores

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

are an essential part of the rules, but they can be more than that. Once you’ve assigned your ability scores, give some thought to what those scores might say about your character’s appearance and

Artless 2 Logical Illogical 3 Informative Uninformed 4 Curious Frivolous Wisdom 1d4 High Wisdom Low Wisdom 1 Serene Rash 2 Considerate Distracted 3 Attentive Oblivious 4 Wary Naive Charisma

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