both before deneith come react

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. For example, humans confronted by an angry troll experience fear on a basic level. Their limbs shake, their thinking becomes panicked and jumbled, and they react by instinct. The emotion of fear takes

’t scared of a troll; instead, they understand that a troll is a fearsome, dangerous creature and react accordingly. Lizardfolk never become angry in the way others do, but they act with

Leonin

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

-shaking roars, gives most leonin an air that readily shifts between regal and fearsome. Leonin often act with confidence, which can come off as imperiousness. While this can reassure their allies, it can

exercise their minds and bodies. It follows, too, that leonin aren’t inclined to carry grudges. A warrior might react with sudden violence to an insult, but when the fight is over (and the leonin

Tavick's Landing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

beautiful and powerful. Silvergate, Upper Tavick’s Landing The Three Towers A fortress enclave of House Deneith. One tower is a garrison for the Blademark mercenary forces that police Upper Tavick’s Landing

. The second is dedicated to house business and training. The third is a private mansion for Deneith heirs. Copper Arch, Upper Tavick’s Landing Transmutation A beauty salon that employs both magical

Roleplaying Phandalin NPCs

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

impressing your players with your thespian skills (or lack thereof). Get inside the NPCs’ minds. Imagine how they might react to the characters, and strive to be realistic. Mug it up. Scowl, smile, snarl

, flutter your eyelashes, pout, cross your eyes, rub your hands together—whatever it takes to make your NPCs come to life. Try different voices. Borrow distinctive speech patterns from real life, movies

Cold and Calculating

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, lizardfolk behave in a distant manner. They don’t mourn fallen comrades or rage against their enemies. They simply observe and react as a situation warrants. Lizardfolk lack meaningful emotional ties

to the past. They assess situations based on their current and future utility and importance. Nowhere does this come through as strongly as when lizardfolk deal with the dead. To a lizardfolk, a

8. Gong Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

view of the countryside out to a range of 1 mile, though there are hillocks and trees behind which creatures can hide. If the guards spot any unusual creatures approaching the den, or if they come

under attack, one of the hobgoblins strikes the gong. The ringing of the gong is loud enough to put the entire den on alert (see the Grudd Haug Roster table for notes on how the den inhabitants react

Inhabitants

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

is summarized on the Lizardfolk Roster table, which also provides information on how the occupants of various areas might react as the adventure unfolds. Patrols in the Lair The lizardfolk patrol the

characters come upon a guard patrol. One member of each guard patrol carries a key that unlocks either of the gates at area 41.

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

area is at risk. If orcs come upon a target that is too large to assault directly, they will lurk along supply routes, taking out their frustration on caravans and travelers. Left unchecked, a tribe can

; their loyalty by turning them into slaves. If a tribe is defeated and driven from its lair, the survivors might come under the sway of a strong but dimwitted creature, such as a hill giant or an ogre

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

know of places of power near their lairs and keep detailed records of how phenomena connected to those sites react to outside influences. They also avidly collect magic items and spells that create

features: Lava Tubes. When the volcano is quiet, the dragon uses the lava tubes to come and go from the lair. Great Hall. The emerald dragon resides in a grand rectangular hall near the center of the

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of power near their lairs and keep detailed records of how phenomena connected to those sites react to outside influences. They also avidly collect magic items and spells that create illusions

had subsided, the dragon moved in. The lair has the following features: Lava Tubes. When the volcano is quiet, the dragon uses the lava tubes to come and go from the lair. Great Hall. The emerald

Approach by Sea

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

come ashore or drop anchor anywhere near the island. The characters are expected to use the rowboats to get to shore while the keelboat sails well out of view of the fortress for the duration of the

’ efforts to move past areas filled with sahuagin undetected, but do not hesitate to have the sahuagin react if the characters behave carelessly.

House Cannith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

East has enclaves in the Mror Holds and the Lhazaar Principalities. CLAUDIO POZAS Cannith South Under the leadership of Merrix d’Cannith, the Cannith South holdings in Sharn have come to

from her youth. Some thirty years ago, Jorlanna had a star-crossed romance with an heir of House Deneith—an affair forbidden by the protocols of the dragonmarked houses that date back to the War of the

Approaching Castle Naerytar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

are great warriors come to destroy the Cult of the Dragon, and that now is the time to make their move against the bullywugs. You can either decide for yourself how the guards react to that, or make

Blood Will Tell

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

among orcs react to this stigma by being more brutal than others of their tribe, which can put them in roles of leadership, but outsider half-orcs aren’t welcomed into orc society because they aren’t of

come off as coarse, blunt, or rude in dealings with other people. With the directness of an orc, they speak their minds with no apparent concern for how their opinions are received. No matter where

Approaching Castle Naerytar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

are great warriors come to destroy the Cult of the Dragon, and that now is the time to make their move against the bullywugs. You can either decide for yourself how the guards react to that, or make

Iriolarthas the Demilich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

spellcasting abilities, the demilich holds out hope that other Netherese wizards will come to its rescue, unaware that the Empire of Netheril no longer exists. Though it has been trapped in Ythryn under

Wisdom (Insight) check can ascertain that the demilich is watching them closely to see how they react to their surroundings. If the demilich concludes, based on its observations, that the characters

If It Exists In D&D, There's A Place for It in Eberron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Deneith. In Karrnath and Aerenal, undead are used as tools. You certainly could find yourself fighting a merciless minotaur in the slums of Sharn… but you’re just as likely to cross swords with a cruel

sourcebook that’s come before it, this book is intended to be a source of inspiration: use what inspires you, but always feel empowered to change the world to better suit the story you want to tell

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

imagination. It’s about picturing the towering castle beneath the stormy night sky and imagining how a fantasy adventurer might react to the challenges that scene presents. Dungeon Master (DM

gives way? Or cast a spell to carry them over the chasm? Then the DM determines the results of the adventurers’ actions and narrates what they experience. Because the DM can improvise to react to

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

imagination. It’s about picturing the towering castle beneath the stormy night sky and imagining how a fantasy adventurer might react to the challenges that scene presents. Dungeon Master (DM): After

way? Or cast a spell to carry them over the chasm? Then the DM determines the results of the adventurers’ actions and narrates what they experience. Because the DM can improvise to react to anything

No Sleep in Kalaman

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

outside, possibly on Kalaman’s walls or the city streets. The character with the highest passive Wisdom (Perception) score sees a strange violet light in the sky. After they react, read the following

forth in the form of a massive skeletal dragon. This lesser death dragon (see appendix B) has come specifically for the characters. After its dramatic crash landing, it starts the battle with 160

Rookledust's Workshop

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Rookledust’s Workshop As the characters come within sight of Rookledust’s home, read the following text: On a hill stands an unusual structure that resembles both a cottage and a metal fortress. The

hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. On initiative count 0, roll on the Clockwork Chaos table for each character adjacent to a goblin to determine how the devices react to that

Infected Townspeople

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Infected Townspeople Shortly after the characters return to Phandalin, they come across a noisy crowd gathered at the recently repaired Shrine of Luck. You can use the Phandalin Alleys map (see map

uncharacteristically violent villagers, hoping the three will come to their senses. The Fourth Infection Once the fight ends, the townspeople restrain any surviving members of the trio so they can’t do more

Life in Tletepec

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Life in Tletepec The volcanoes of Tletepec are a fact of life. Most locals live their lives focused on the promise of what’s to come, not impending doom. Family and Home Family is a cornerstone of

react to these unique tastes. Leadership Each Tletepec village is ruled by a rotating assembly, a group of five rulers led by an assembly chief. The chief is chosen through a series of trials that

Denizens

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

their caves and wait for enemies to come to them. Once they enter combat, the giants pursue enemies that attempt to flee. The Blue Bear tribe shares Kayalithica’s belief that civilization is a blight on

to gather her tribemates might face all of the Uthgardt in Deadstone Cleft at once. The stone giants prefer to wait for enemies to come to them. The Deadstone Cleft Roster table summarizes the

Bargaining with Endelyn

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

Bargaining with Endelyn When the characters come to Motherhorn, Endelyn has foreseen their arrival and is expecting them. If you used the “Lost Things” adventure hook and the Story Tracker indicates

call for aid (see appendix C for their stat blocks). If one or more characters cry out for assistance in Motherhorn, the brigganocks and korreds hear the call for help and react quickly. The korreds

Inhabitants

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

provides information on how the occupants of various areas might react as the mission unfolds. On this table, sahuagin is abbreviated as “sah.” Sahuagin Roster, Level 1 Area Occupants at Start Notes 1

occupants are defeated. 25 3 sahuagin hatchling swarms* If the swarms emerge, 5 sahuagin and 1 coral smasher come here from 24. 26 2 sahuagin priestesses, 2 sahuagin hatchling swarms* The swarms emerge if

House Agent

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

, Persuasion Tool Proficiency: Two tools by house: Cannith: alchemist’s supplies and tinker’s tools Deneith: one gaming set and vehicles (land) Ghallanda: brewer’s supplies and cook’s utensils Jorasco

when the barons come to you with a specific mission, what sort of work do you usually do? Choose your role or roll on the table below. House Agent Role d8 Role 1 Acquisition 2

Mysterious Passengers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

being watched. 23–24 A frail human with a small strongbox shackled to one of her wrists is in the company of two heavily armed half-orc bodyguards. 25–26 Three hobgoblin mercenaries from House Deneith

. 99–00 Roll twice more; the two travelers indicated are about to come to a very obvious conflict of some kind (verbal or physical).

Silverymoon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

lost or hidden often come to Silverymoon seeking a means to find it, whether by studying in the Vault of the Sages or perusing the Map House for the location of a lost city or grove. These are but two of

thing to come to Silverymoon seeking knowledge of one subject, and find oneself so enraptured by the study that it takes a lifetime to accomplish — or to realize that it was the study, rather than

Baldur's Gate Today

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

city’s middle ground. Rampant crime, class grudges, foreign threats, and economic pressures leave many Baldurians feeling trapped within their own homes. Flaming Fist patrols react to threats with

all its dangers, Baldur’s Gate is an adventurer’s city, a place where a sword-for-hire can find a rich patron, join a secret guild, stalk killers for a bounty, or come to the aid of desperate citizens

Starting the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, though, the beast’s legs give way. Both mount and rider topple, crashing into the dust with a piercing whinny and a sound like snapping branches. Give the characters a moment to react, encouraging

Returned, someone who has died and come back from the Underworld. A character who removes the victim’s mask finds no face beneath it—only blank gray flesh over a black-lipped mouth—and dozens of lines of

Masquerade Preparations

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

cogwork archivists (see chapter 7) move to attack the offending students. It’s unclear why the archivists react so aggressively. Firebreak On the night of the masquerade, the hall will be lit with

their position while out of reach, but if they come in contact with an anchored object, they can move along it as if climbing. The student levitates for 5 minutes before the magic ends and they fall

Kianna's Farmhouse Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

streaks the floorboards. In the center of the room, four enchanted farmers stand facing each other, their crimson eyes unblinking. Each holds a sharp knife or farming implement. They don’t react

when the characters enter or if they are touched or spoken to. They react only if harmed, stolen from, or commanded by the soul shaker. Each uses the cultist stat block. Although the farmers are

Leonin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

roars, gives most leonin an air that readily shifts between regal and fearsome. Leonin often act with confidence, which can come off as imperiousness. While this can reassure their allies, it can also

their minds and bodies. It follows, too, that leonin aren’t inclined to carry grudges. A warrior might react with sudden violence to an insult, but when the fight is over (and the leonin’s

Roleplaying

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

Roleplaying For some DMs, roleplaying comes naturally. If it doesn’t come naturally for you, don’t worry. The main thing is for you to have fun portraying your NPCs and monsters and to amuse your

laugh or feel emotionally engaged and to incorporate those things into your roleplaying. Being the NPC Imagine how a character or monster you bring to life would react to the adventurers. Consider what it

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