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Awarding XP

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

XP, treat a major milestone as a high-difficulty encounter and a minor milestone as a low-difficulty encounter. Other Milestone Rewards. If you want to reward your players for their progress through an

adventure with something more than XP and treasure, also give them small rewards at milestone points, such as the following: The adventurers gain the benefit of a Short Rest. Characters recover a Hit

Difficulty Class

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

hurt. If you find yourself thinking, “This task is especially hard,” you can use a higher DC, but do so with caution and consider the level of the characters. A DC 25 task is very hard for low-level

ability score of 20 still needs a 19 or 20 on the die roll to succeed at a task of this difficulty. Variant: Automatic Success Sometimes the randomness of a d20 roll leads to ludicrous results. Let’s

Noncombat Challenges

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

more than XP and treasure, give them additional small rewards at milestone points. Here are some examples: The adventurers gain the benefit of a short rest. Characters can recover a Hit Die or a low

Respect for the Players

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

in the face of devastating tragedy are better suited for character backstories. DM Die Rolling Should you hide your die rolls behind a DM screen, or should you roll your dice in the open for all the

players to see? Choose either approach, and be consistent. Each approach has benefits: Hidden Die Rolls. Hiding your die rolls keeps them mysterious and allows you to alter results if you want to. For

Respect for the Players

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

in the face of devastating tragedy are better suited for character backstories. DM Die Rolling Should you hide your die rolls behind a DM screen, or should you roll your dice in the open for all the

players to see? Choose either approach, and be consistent. Each approach has benefits: Hidden Die Rolls. Hiding your die rolls keeps them mysterious and allows you to alter results if you want to. For

Vistani Lore

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

from one generation to the next: The souls of those who die in Barovia can’t escape to the afterlife. They are prisoners in Strahd’s domain. Some Vistani women are blessed with prescience. Of all the

another Vistana. It is the burden of the Vistani’s great gift that their own fates can’t be divined. Vistani curses are potent, but they are invoked with great caution. Vistani know that to curse one

Using These Rules

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

. Part 2 details the rules of how to play the game, beyond the basics described in this introduction. That part covers the kinds of die rolls you make to determine success or failure at the tasks your

the characters can earn as their rewards for vanquishing those monsters. The end of the document contains supplemental material. Appendix A collects all the definitions of conditions that can

Stoneheart Quarry

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

of corrupted elementals as part of her efforts, and rewards characters who bring her a sample from any out-of-control earth elemental creature found in the unexplored areas of Blingdenstone. She pays

10 gp per Hit Die of the creature from which the sample was taken. DOORS OF BLINGDENSTONE Heavy stone doors reinforced with steel or adamantine are found throughout the deep gnome settlement. Unless

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

to be invincible. They see the principles that define them and their deities at work every day in the world around them — nature rewards the strong and mercilessly eliminates the weak and the

great unknown. NISHREK AND THE ETERNAL WAR Orcs believe that if they die with honor, their spirits go to the plane of Acheron, the Infinite Battlefield — specifically the layer of Nishrek

Adventure Structure

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

, where Volo gives them a quest. It’s a straightforward rescue mission with a twist involving a case of mistaken identity. If the adventurers complete the quest, Volo rewards them with a valuable piece of

lair are difficult for characters of lower than 5th level to overcome. You can gently steer characters in a different direction, drop hints that urge them to use extreme caution, or make deadly

Statistics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

medium armor have AC 15. Retainers with heavy armor have AC 18. Hit Points and Hit Dice Retainers gain one Hit Die per level. Their hit point maximum is based on the size of their Hit Die, as shown on

about losing them to an unlucky roll of the dice or decision by a single player. The GM often awards characters with retainers in lieu of other treasure. Such rewards shouldn’t be lost easily

Heart of the Matter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

terrible loss of life. Moreover, Naevys believes Jhaeros will almost certainly die if his heart stops beating. Naevys is loath to discuss rewards until Ghalasine is either saved or lost, but if the

characters press her for a reward, she promises to “drown them in gold coins” if they are successful. (In fact, the possible rewards are much greater than that, as discussed in the adventure’s conclusion.)

Gnomes of Zilargo

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

asked, you receive handsome rewards. 3 You’ve inherited a plot of land in Q’barra. If you don’t visit within a year, you’ll lose the claim. 4 Due to an unusual twist of Triumvirate law, you share the

to find out! 9 Your family is facing financial ruin, and they’ve taken out a life insurance policy on you. It only pays out if you die under unusual circumstances, and they’re encouraging you to seek

The Old Tunnel

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

. The rats attack when disturbed, and the surviving rats flee when half their number die. Years of exposure and neglect have corroded the lock on the exit grate. Even with the key, a successful DC 10

. Rewards Award standard XP for defeated foes. Aside from that, the chief reward for this mission is the tunnel itself. As long as it remains secret, characters can use it to enter and exit the keep

The Old Tunnel

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

. The rats attack when disturbed, and the surviving rats flee when half their number die. Years of exposure and neglect have corroded the lock on the exit grate. Even with the key, a successful DC 10

. Rewards Award standard XP for defeated foes. Aside from that, the chief reward for this mission is the tunnel itself. As long as it remains secret, characters can use it to enter and exit the keep

Erebos's Champions

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

. Erebos’s Favor d6 Circumstance 1 You follow Erebos seeking financial success, expecting service to translate into rewards. 2 In a moment of anguish, you prayed to Erebos. He granted you

injury, Erebos appeared and claimed your service. 5 Ever since the first time you saw someone die, Erebos has whispered in your ear. 6 You can’t bear to witness suffering, so you serve

Gods of the Orcs

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

Gods of the Orcs Orcs believe their gods to be invincible. They see the principles that define them and their deities at work every day in the world around them — nature rewards the strong and

into death and the great unknown. NISHREK AND THE ETERNAL WAR Orcs believe that if they die with honor, their spirits go to the plane of Acheron, the Infinite Battlefield — specifically the layer of

Sanctuary

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

next impact. How frequently you roll the die is up to you! One roll every 15–20 seconds is a good target for an average group. Be flexible, judge the players’ level of tension, and don’t let anyone relax

into the smoke outside, they can close and brace the back door, then sprint for the keep or the tunnel in the stream bank with enough of a head start to get away safely. Rewards Rescuing people from

Sanctuary

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

next impact. How frequently you roll the die is up to you! One roll every 15–20 seconds is a good target for an average group. Be flexible, judge the players’ level of tension, and don’t let anyone

into the smoke outside, they can close and brace the back door, then sprint for the keep or the tunnel in the stream bank with enough of a head start to get away safely. Rewards Rescuing people from

Sailor

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

someone else to do it. d6 Ideal 1 Respect. The thing that keeps a ship together is mutual respect between captain and crew. (Good) 2 Fairness. We all do the work, so we all share in the rewards

share of the profits, and I want to get my due. 6 Ruthless pirates murdered my captain and crewmates, plundered our ship, and left me to die. Vengeance will be mine. d6 Flaw 1 I follow orders, even

Attack on Bryn Shander

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

, “Surrender Artus Cimber or die!” The frost giants believe that a male human named Artus Cimber is holed up in Bryn Shander, and Drufi demands that the town hand over Artus and all of his possessions

has either the Ring of Winter or knowledge of its exact whereabouts, so characters will probably have to kill her. Once the characters defeat the frost giants, they gain special quests and rewards based on which NPCs survived the battle.

Aboleth

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

powers to override senses, granting creatures, such as its followers, the illusion of promised rewards. Enemies of the Gods. The aboleths’ fall from power is written in stark clarity on their

flawless memories, for aboleths never truly die. If an aboleth’s body is destroyed, its spirit returns to the Elemental Plane of Water, where a new body coalesces for it over days or months. Ultimately

Horror Pacing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. Reward characters who behave dramatically, heroically, or in ways that increase the game’s frightful atmosphere. Rewards might include brief scenes focused on a character’s actions, opportunities to

themselves into. By the same token, don’t throw characters into impossible situations. Never let hope die. End on Cliffhangers Leave players excited to play again. When ending a session, implement one

Inspiration

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

reinforce conventions of a certain genre. When Do You Award Inspiration? Consider the timing of your inspiration rewards. Some DMs like to award inspiration in response to an action. Other DMs like to

some other token Alternatively, you can hand out special d20s to represent inspiration. When a player spends inspiration, he or she rolls the die and then hands it back to you. If the player instead

Ancient Being

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Ancient Being Any time an unfathomably powerful entity sweeps in and offers godlike rewards in return for just a few teensy favors, it’s a scam. Unless it’s me. I’d never lie to you, reader dearest

to its patron might be a clearly defined exchange, or it could be uncertain or forceful. Whatever the nature of the being, as long as your group fulfills its role, the being offers rewards. Roll or

Creating a Combat Encounter

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

there’s a slim chance that one or more characters might die. Deadly. A deadly encounter could be lethal for one or more player characters. Survival often requires good tactics and quick thinking, and

2,400 4,900 7,300 10,900 20th 2,800 5,700 8,500 12,700 CHALLENGE RATING When putting together an encounter or adventure, especially at lower levels, exercise caution when using monsters whose

Obviator

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

choice, it cannot be changed until the next dawn. LOK Dwarf Obviator (Cleric) Like many Obviators, “Lok” chooses to use a working name rather than her actual name out of an abundance of caution

lenses to gain accuracy in combat, gaining advantage on a weapon attack roll (no action required). If that attack hits, roll one additional weapon damage die. This property of the lenses can’t be used

Points of Interest

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

equal to 5 gp per Hit Die for any aberration, elemental, or outlaw slain in the region. She keeps a bounty board just outside Burle’s gates, which occasionally offers larger rewards for the capture

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

chosen to replace him as Open Lord. Laeral Silverhand, his successor, claims her title in the second council meeting. Dagult demands order and rewards discipline, but he is pragmatic and driven by

consistently argues for caution and more information, and nothing the adventurers say seems to make any difference. That changes when it is revealed that his lost son Neronvain has become the cult’s

The Lords' Alliance

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

chosen to replace him as Open Lord. Laeral Silverhand, his successor, claims her title in the second council meeting. Dagult demands order and rewards discipline, but he is pragmatic and driven by

consistently argues for caution and more information, and nothing the adventurers say seems to make any difference. That changes when it is revealed that his lost son Neronvain has become the cult’s

The Lords' Alliance

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

chosen to replace him as Open Lord. Laeral Silverhand, his successor, claims her title in the second council meeting. Dagult demands order and rewards discipline, but he is pragmatic and driven by

consistently argues for caution and more information, and nothing the adventurers say seems to make any difference. That changes when it is revealed that his lost son Neronvain has become the cult’s

Fey Contracts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

at all. Time Displacement. You and your companions can return to the Material Plane up to fifty years from now without having aged a day. Title. You gain an important title and all the rewards

, you die and can’t be revived for 5d12 days. Breaking a Lesser Contract d8 Penalty 1–2 Your appearance becomes more toad-like (warty skin, bulbous eyes, large mouth, and webbed digits). This

Darkhold

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

population until only the brothers themselves were left. The two fought and mortally wounded each other, and each dragged himself off to die alone. The brothers’ spirits are still said to stalk the castle

. Varalla ruled Darkhold until the infamous leaders of the old Zhentarim — Manshoon and Fzoul — heard tales of her wealth in magic and gold. Lured by the promise of such rich rewards, the pair defeated

Attack on Goldenfields

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

giant wants to die, and each surrenders if reduced to 15 hit points or fewer, falling to the ground and beginning to sob like a big baby. If questioned, Lob or Ogg responds by blubbering incoherently. A

thwart the attack on Goldenfields, they gain special quests and rewards based on which NPCs survived the battle.

Spaceship Locations, Level 1

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

immediately commence preoperative procedures. The androids attempt to place the character on the operating table and attack any who interfere. During the struggle, the androids caution interrupters that

vegepygmies. Unlike their northern cousins, these vegepygmies are splotched with bright green patches and skittish in nature. They are indifferent to most trespassers, regarding them with caution, but they

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