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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
let go of the fortunes they amassed in life. Addicted to power and prestige, these patriarchs continue to dominate the guild and accumulate even larger fortunes.
Mostly Unanimous. The ghosts of the
his will.
Grandfather Karlov. The head of the council, who gives final approval to its decisions and breaks ties within the group, is Karlov, known as Grandfather. In life, Karlov was the greediest of
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Maglubiyet, who marshaled them as soldiers, but the fey realm left its mark; wherever they are in the multiverse, they continue to channel an aspect of the Feywild’s rule of reciprocity, which
by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The &ldquo
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Roleplaying Vladeska Steely and fierce, Vladeska Drakov views softness as weakness and resents having her time wasted. She values cold competency and makes life-and-death decisions mercilessly. Her
isolation and the stress of rule weigh heavily upon her, but daily catastrophes keep her focused on her nation’s needs and not her failures. She believes a foe from her past is responsible for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Rules Discussions You might need to set a policy on rules discussions at the table. Some groups don’t mind putting the game on hold while they hash out different interpretations of a rule. Others
prefer to let the DM make a call and continue with the action. If you gloss over a rules issue in play, make a note of it (a good task to delegate to a player) and return to the issue later.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
they should be 7th or 8th level and ready to continue with The Rise of Tiamat. The ideal party size is four characters. If your group is larger or smaller, you can adjust the adventure’s difficulty
by adjusting the number of enemies in each encounter. Character Advancement. At your option, you can use the milestone experience rule. Under this rule, you pick events in the campaign that cause the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
they should be 7th or 8th level and ready to continue with The Rise of Tiamat. The ideal party size is four characters. If your group is larger or smaller, you can adjust the adventure’s difficulty
by adjusting the number of enemies in each encounter. Character Advancement. At your option, you can use the milestone experience rule. Under this rule, you pick events in the campaign that cause the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
they should be 7th or 8th level and ready to continue with The Rise of Tiamat. The ideal party size is four characters. If your group is larger or smaller, you can adjust the adventure’s difficulty
by adjusting the number of enemies in each encounter. Character Advancement. At your option, you can use the milestone experience rule. Under this rule, you pick events in the campaign that cause the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
things they don’t. In a typical D&D session, a DM makes numerous rules decisions—some barely noticeable and others quite obvious. Players also interpret the rules, and the whole group keeps the game
running. There are times, though, when the design intent of a rule isn’t clear or when one rule seems to contradict another. Dealing with those situations is where Sage Advice comes in. This column
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Rules of Conduct Although Zybilna is indisposed, three of the rules she put into place when she created her Feywild domain continue to hold weight: the rule of hospitality, the rule of ownership, and
the rule of reciprocity. These three rules are common knowledge in Prismeer, and both natives and visitors would do well to abide by them: Rule of Hospitality. When a friend, an enemy, or a stranger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
rules help you do this, but when you need to act as referee, try to make decisions that ensure everyone is having fun. Communicate with Your Players. Open communication is essential to a successful D&D
something, correct yourself and move on. No one expects you to memorize every rule or detail. Even if you don’t realize your mistake until after a game session is over, it’s OK to acknowledge the mistake at the start of the next session and make adjustments moving forward.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
god Maglubiyet, who marshaled them as soldiers, but the fey realm left its mark; wherever they are in the multiverse, they continue to channel an aspect of the Feywild’s rule of reciprocity, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
typical D&D session, a DM makes numerous rules decisions—some barely noticeable and others quite obvious. Players also interpret the rules, and the whole group keeps the game running. There are times
, though, when the design intent of a rule isn’t clear or when one rule seems to contradict another. Dealing with those situations is where Sage Advice comes in. It doesn’t replace a DM’s adjudication
Bugbear
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
bugbears recognize two other gods, both of which they disdain and fear: Maglubiyet and Skiggaret.
Maglubiyet, the leader of the goblinoid pantheon, forced both brothers to submit to his rule, but
instead of killing them, he showed mercy and even honored them in a way by setting them free — under his control — so that bugbears could continue to employ their talents against his enemies
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Chapter 10: Descent into the Depths Having survived Mantol-Derith and obtained Ghazrim DuLoc’s ring, the adventurers and their allies continue on into the Underdark. This time, rather than escaped
, dictated largely by the characters’ decisions and tactics. The adventurers’ immediate destination is the legendary library of Gravenhollow (see chapter 11), where they gain information that likely takes them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
wants to pause play to find a specific rule or reference, you can invite the player to search for it while you and the rest of the players continue the game. That player’s character essentially steps
adventures for them. Rules Discussions Work out a policy about rules discussions at the table. Some groups don’t mind putting the game on hold while they discuss different interpretations of a rule. Others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
discussions at the table. Some groups don’t mind putting the game on hold while they discuss different interpretations of a rule. Others prefer to let the DM make a call and continue playing. If you
gloss over a rules issue in play, make a note of it and return to the issue later. Some players like to use the rules to argue against your decisions. While such players can be helpful when you’re stuck
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
mortals her draconic subjects hunt, consume, and enslave. The glorious reign of dragons that Severin hoped to usher in and rule becomes a brutal world where evil dragons dominate all. This need not mean
the end of your campaign, however. The characters have lost a crucial battle, but they might survive to continue the war. Their new goal is to find a way to banish or destroy Tiamat for good, bringing peace to the world once more.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
mortals her draconic subjects hunt, consume, and enslave. The glorious reign of dragons that Severin hoped to usher in and rule becomes a brutal world where evil dragons dominate all. This need not mean
the end of your campaign, however. The characters have lost a crucial battle, but they might survive to continue the war. Their new goal is to find a way to banish or destroy Tiamat for good, bringing peace to the world once more.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
to this rule is magic that allows transit to the Border Ethereal, such as the Etherealness spell. A creature that enters the Border Ethereal from the Donjon Sphere is returned to the sphere upon
an extradimensional space. Any spells cast within such an extradimensional space are subject to the same restrictions as magic cast in the Donjon Sphere. While characters are in the sphere, those who receive spells from deities or otherworldly patrons continue to do so.
Orc
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who study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as
Luthic. He predicts that the war will end with Luthic the only deity standing, as the cave mother ascends to rule her warrior children.
Life in the Tribe
Orcs survive through savagery and force of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
rules help you do this, but when you need to act as referee, try to make decisions that ensure everyone is having fun. Communicate with Your Players. Open communication is essential to a successful D&D
something, correct yourself and move on. No one expects you to memorize every rule or detail. Even if you don’t realize your mistake until after a game session is over, it’s OK to acknowledge the mistake
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
a bond of loyalty, gratitude, or love. You can delegate decisions about an NPC’s actions to one of the players, especially in combat, but you can override the player’s decisions to reflect the NPC’s
, but they can’t be relied on to make wise decisions or hold up their end in battle. Wallflower Warrior. A wallflower warrior NPC is good at fading into the background, doesn’t usually chat or engage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Etherealness feature of incorporeal undead, is the exception to this rule. A creature that enters the Border Ethereal from Strahd’s domain is pulled back into Barovia upon leaving that plane. For the
mansion) are subject to the same restrictions as magic cast in Barovia. While in Barovia, characters who receive spells from deities or otherworldly patrons continue to do so. In addition, spells that allow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Initiative Variants This section offers different ways to handle initiative. Initiative Score With this optional rule, creature don’t roll initiative at the start of combat. Instead, each creature
remembering where you are in the list can bog the game down. If you want quicker combats, at the risk of those combats becoming unbalanced, try using the side initiative rule. Under this variant, the
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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the blood, as it once did.
Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in
Trait
1
I see omens in every event and action. The serpent gods continue to advise us.
2
I have very high standards for food, drink, and physical pleasures.
3
I prefer to be alone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Motives 1d8 The Wight Returned from the Dead To...
1 Challenge anyone who passes near its grave on a certain cursed night.
2 Conquer the land it believes it should rule.
3 Continue
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
to slip away, continue: A portly, well-dressed male human on the stage points unexpectedly at your group and shouts. “You see? This is exactly what I mean! Just when things start to calm down in
time to expand the council to five persons, and to incorporate a mayorship to handle increasingly important decisions about Phandalin’s future. Two people, both current councilors, are running for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
from anyone, god or mortal. He just wants everyone to defer to his will and carry out his orders. He believes that his decisions are always just and right, and that if his sovereignty were properly
himself the ruler of the pantheon, they reason, but his dictates can’t alter the rhythms of the sea and the cycles of nature. Thassa and Nylea will continue as they are, as they always have been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
to strike. At the end of this council, the delegates make their final decisions of support for the adventurers and their cause, if they haven’t done so already. Follow-Up: Xonthal’s Tower At an
Wizards, and believe that the Thayans would agree to an alliance only if it furthered their own plots to rule the Sword Coast and all Faerûn. Lady Laeral and Ulder Ravengard both think the Red Wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Whether by feeding the hubris of a champion of Heliod or subverting the moral code of a stalwart of Iroas, he tempts mortals by confronting them with seemingly inconsequential decisions, each of
the individual’s fall from grace is complete. Phenax’s Goals Phenax doesn’t want to rule Nyx. He is the perennial outsider, existing only to disrupt the plans of his fellow gods. Every lie, every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
to strike. At the end of this council, the delegates make their final decisions of support for the adventurers and their cause, if they haven’t done so already. Follow-Up: Xonthal’s Tower At an
dialogue with the Red Wizards, and believe that the Thayans would agree to an alliance only if it furthered their own plots to rule the Sword Coast and all Faerûn. Lady Laeral and Ulder Ravengard both think
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and their plots, even as he allows the family free rein in their corner of his domain. The Mad Mage has decided that these are the kinds of nobles that need to be making decisions and wielding power in
Waterdeep — so that he can secretly rule the city using them as puppets. As such, he encourages the Shadowdusks to consolidate power in preparation for a triumphant and bloody return to Waterdeep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, Fierna and Belial rule in strange tandem. They are variously thought of by mortals as mother and son, daughter and father, wife and husband, or ruler and consort, but none of those terms can capture
Belial, but his contingency plans rescue him from possible disaster. Other devils might gain a brief advantage over the two lords because of their infighting, but whenever any true threat to their rule
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
sides. What happens with surprise when a third group of combatants sneaks up, hidden from the melee, and ambushes? The surprise rule is relevant only when a combat is starting. Any ambushes during the
involves several decisions, including where to move and what action to take. If you could delay your turn, your decision-making would possibly become slower, since you would have to consider whether you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
folk around them. If they don’t act, new strife will involve them imminently. Sensing Tremors During the conflict, the Ashen Heirs continue decrying the Brightguard with calls of “Cast off your
fetters!” and “Mortal life, mortal rule!” Regardless of whether the characters get involved, a character who succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check feels an intensifying vibration beneath their feet