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Candlekeep Mysteries
makes them look like flesh-and-blood people, and the constructs conduct themselves as convincingly real humanoids who are simply living their lives in Wisteria Vale. Detect magic spells do not reveal
their true nature, as each construct is shielded by a spell that makes it seem nonmagical.
Though these constructed villagers can physically interact with the environment around them and hold lengthy
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
dream eater lies not in brute force but in the ability to pierce its illusions and wrest others from its terrors. As such, bards and other persuasive adventurers find themselves uniquely poised to
) check to convince the engulfed target the nightmare isn’t real, with the target escaping on a success. The creature making the check takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage
Bard
Legacy
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—knowledge of the people who constructed the monument and the mythic saga it depicts. A stern human warrior bangs his sword rhythmically against his scale mail, setting the tempo for his war chant
of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Constructed Commoners To populate the demiplane without endangering any innocents, the Harpers created constructs out of wooden mannequins to act as villagers (see the accompanying stat block). Magic
makes them look like flesh-and-blood people, and the constructs conduct themselves as convincingly real humanoids who are simply living their lives in Wisteria Vale. Detect magic spells do not reveal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
critical factor, of course; the best ones make the best music, and some bards are continually on the lookout for an improvement. Perhaps just as important, though, is the instrument’s own entertainment
value; those that are bizarrely constructed or made of exotic materials are likely to leave a lasting impression on an audience. You might have an “off the rack” instrument, perhaps because it’s all you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
harpsichordist, a cellist, a violinist, a flutist, and a fiddler. Milling through the crowd are four waiters. All the guests, performers, and waiters are unarmed constructed commoners that do not
engage in battle and flee if combat erupts. Renekor can tell the real Quill from the fake one. When it notices the characters and the real Quill, the beholder attacks, hovering just out of reach of melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
you need further inspiration, you can find maps that have been made freely available for use on the Internet, or even use a map of a real-world location. Alternatively, you can borrow a map from a
make interesting obstacles. Incorporate natural features into even a constructed dungeon. An underground stream might run through the middle of a dwarven stronghold, causing variation in the shapes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
. Five of the doors are constructed from iron bars, with the exception of what appears to be a glass door at the end.
The doors to the cells are locked, and Stolos (in area 11) has the keys. They can
themselves. They vehemently claim to be the real thieves. The two join the characters if allowed, seeking to rescue and rejoin the other thieves to complete their original mission. Their evil nature inspires
Goblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
cruel in victory, goblins are fawning and servile in defeat, just as in their own society lower castes must scrape before those of greater status and as goblin tribes bow before other goblinoids
new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the tribe falls into line behind the new tyrant—better to abide the new rule than conspire against it and be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Spirits of the Nine Trickster Gods Acererak trapped the spirits of Omu’s nine trickster gods in the tomb he constructed in their name, and they’re not happy about it. The spirits don’t know the
additional magic item. When Obo’laka leaves the host, all magic items to which the host is attuned are no longer attuned to it. Papazotl (male) LE Shrewd and conniving “I bow before no one and expect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
real village. Three traveling merchants visit regularly. Each of these constructed commoners never stays longer than a day, and one appears only once every few weeks to break up the monotony of the
for feasts on holidays and for village gatherings. While in the forest, the characters might encounter Ki’lara, a half-elf hunter and a constructed commoner who knows how to navigate the woods and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, includes a magnificent stag (use elk statistics) that shimmers in the light as if its coat is spun from gold and its antlers plated with platinum. Nearly everyone in the caravan who can handle a bow wants
to bring down that beast. Its pelt would be worth a fortune, even if it’s not real gold. A few of the more cautious types warn that the creature is clearly a blessed being and that killing it would
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, includes a magnificent stag (use elk statistics) that shimmers in the light as if its coat is spun from gold and its antlers plated with platinum. Nearly everyone in the caravan who can handle a bow wants
to bring down that beast. Its pelt would be worth a fortune, even if it’s not real gold. A few of the more cautious types warn that the creature is clearly a blessed being and that killing it would
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Making a Deal with Zariel Characters out of other options might simply bow to Zariel’s power. If the characters make a deal with Zariel to save Elturel, they must specify that the city is to be freed
are empty promises, though Gargauth’s fear is real. If the characters give her the shield, Zariel casts dispel evil and good on it. Her spell causes Gargauth to manifest as a miserable, malformed pit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
to expel a dybbuk† from a corpse. The exorcist asks the characters to help in dispatch the Fiend. 9 Two bards† in the Heralds of Dust approach the characters and sing a ballad honoring the dead. If the
characters interrupt or otherwise ruin the tune, 1d4 irascible specters emerge from the walls and attack, causing the bards to flee. 10 Three skeleton farmers quietly tend to corpse-white grave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
undead captain places his boot on the rail along the deck of his creaky galleon and leans over the bow. His disembodied hand perches on his shoulder, and lightning from the cosmic storm flashes
. The rest fell prey to ships under the command of Vael, whom Gargenhale calls the scourge of pirates, raiders, and anyone else who refuses to bow to the might of Xaryxis. Despite these cautionary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
engulfing its prey in a phantasmagorical nightmare. The key to defeating a dream eater lies not in brute force but in the ability to pierce its illusions and wrest others from its terrors. As such, bards
requires the creature to use its action to make a DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion) check to convince the engulfed target the nightmare isn’t real, with the target escaping on a success. The creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Core Assumptions The rules of the game are based on the following core assumptions about the game world. Gods Oversee the World. The gods are real and embody a variety of beliefs, with each god
by magic traps, as well as magically constructed dungeons inhabited by monsters created by magic, cursed by magic, or endowed with magical abilities.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
The Ruins: General Features The walls inside the ruins are constructed of blocks of unmortared stone covered by stucco. The ceilings are of the same material, supported by corbel arches. Ceilings
/Toltec mythology and society. In the original publication, Dungeon Masters were encouraged to research these real-world background elements to add depth and realism to the characters’ experience.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
4. Fresco of the Wizardly Work Room The most outstanding feature in this location is actually outstanding! Two jackal-headed human figures are painted so as to appear to be holding a real bronze
tomb, except where otherwise noted, are constructed as covered pits. Each one is 10 feet deep and concealed by a counterweighted trapdoor that looks like the floor and opens as soon as any person steps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, the beholder has used its reality-altering dreams to create a twin of Quill that feels real to the touch. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of illusion magic around the fake Quill, which otherwise
looks and behaves exactly like the real Quill. The fake Quill can’t do anything except move and talk, and it is dispelled if it takes damage from a spell or a magic weapon. No other magic or damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
and turn invisible to avoid capture or death. L2. Forecastle This deck is littered with the corpses of 1d4 dead seagulls (see area L1 for more information). Hanging off the end of the ship’s bow is
the green-paned lantern that indicates the tavern is open for business. A staff member crawls to the end of the bow to douse the lantern, refill it with oil, and relight it at highsun every day. On
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
this character’s divine connection. The Prophet is often a cleric or druid, but could also be an NPC with no real adventuring skills, who needs the group’s protection. Scholar. The Scholar brings
Persuasion (or sometimes Intimidation) and Religion can be useful for this character. Many clerics fill this role, but devout bards can also be effective Teachers. Some Teachers bring skills from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
notes than you’ll find in one of the short adventures at the end of this chapter.
Adventure Maps An adventure location almost always benefits from a map, and the more thoughtfully constructed the
of the location you have in mind. Map Inspiration. The internet is a great place to find adventure maps that have been made available, as well as real-world building floor plans and city maps and other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Master’s Guide) at the bottom of it. A character who searches the hallway floor for traps finds a pit trap with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. The lids are cleverly constructed and can be
cube on the pedestal is illusory, though it feels real to the touch. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of illusion magic around the cube. When taken from the shrine, it vanishes in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
an orc guard is just as fun for your players. Useful Maps A good adventure needs thoughtfully constructed maps. Wilderness areas sprinkled with interesting landmarks and other features are better than
that have been made freely available for use, as well as floor plans of real-world buildings and images that can inspire your mapmaking. You can also use software to help put your maps together.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
patriars. Sitting atop their hill, the patriars look down on the rest of Baldur’s Gate in every real sense, wielding their wealth and influence to push the Council of Four to protect their lifestyle
the Lower City, where stone, slate-roofed houses stand (sometimes unsteadily), and the folk who have long performed the real work of the city reside. Baldur’s Gate depends on trade, and that trade flows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
real danger on the walkway and the bridge comes from their uneven surface and the lack of a railing. A character who moves no more than 10 feet per turn and devotes all their attention to watching
chains, all of which creak and groan ominously as the ship shifts in the wind. The only apparent access to the vessel’s interior is near the bow on the port side. A grate in the hull there belches
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
alongside a bowl of magenta punch.
Damien, a constructed commoner, is here preparing food for Quill’s party. If he notices the characters and they appear to be friendly, he offers to take them to
ballroom’s stage is filled with set pieces, props, and costumes. Treasure. Among the many other instruments stored here is Quill’s instrument of the bards (Cli lyre), which is kept in an ornate wooden case
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
being capable of wholly independent reactions to potential threats. Though most clockwork dragons have a breath weapon that deals fire damage, some might be constructed to deal acid, cold, or lightning
meal for one of these monstrosities is a too-real threat for those who stumble into their deadly lairs.
Though the deep crow most immediately resembles a massive version of its namesake bird, this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
real name is Fug. He has a strong affection for Mishka (the only child in Loomlurch who doesn’t fear or mock him) and treats her like a younger sibling. He resists any attempt to remove the maggot that
Miser
CHAPTER 3: THITHER
Nib (whose real name is Meryl Caberstock) is a tall, rake-thin, elderly man dressed in threadbare finery and a housecoat. He wears a blindfold to avoid glimpsing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
real name is Fug. He has a strong affection for Mishka (the only child in Loomlurch who doesn’t fear or mock him) and treats her like a younger sibling. He resists any attempt to remove the maggot
Miser
CHAPTER 3: THITHER
Nib (whose real name is Meryl Caberstock) is a tall, rake-thin, elderly man dressed in threadbare finery and a housecoat. He wears a blindfold to avoid glimpsing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
friends make cruel sport of them until they can escape at daybreak. As yet, none of Nysene’s playthings have suffered any real harm, but her games grow ever bolder and more vicious, and it’s only a
patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
a grand scale, sending a region or an entire world back to an earlier time (effectively erasing part of history). The obelisks were constructed to counteract the effects of calamitous spells and
this information, they hear the faint laughter of Ythryn’s High Illusionist, Ajamar, trailing behind them as they exit the tower. The real passage is revealed when the illusory script is successfully
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
friends make cruel sport of them until they can escape at daybreak. As yet, none of Nysene’s playthings have suffered any real harm, but her games grow ever bolder and more vicious, and it’s only a
patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the