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Oath of Devotion Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

shining armor, acting with honor in pursuit of justice and the greater good. They hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct, and some, for better or worse, hold the rest of the world to the

this oath share these tenets. Honesty. Don’t lie or cheat. Let your word be your promise. Courage. Never fear to act, though caution is wise. Compassion. Aid others, protect the weak, and

Tarul Var

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

occupied by a Small or Medium creature. If that creature is willing, both creatures teleport, swapping places. Var can use this feature again only after he finishes a long rest or casts a conjuration spell

. Interlopers who discover his quarters are set upon by the lich and his dread warrior guards, but if Var is brought to the brink of death, he might bargain for a chance to escape the dungeon. Undead Nature. A

Mister Witch

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

, without informing the rest of his family, Urmius bought a run-down carnival and persuaded Naeryx to help him operate it. Naeryx and Urmius—now calling themselves Mister Witch and Mister Light

carries his magic pocket watch. Alignment. Chaotic good. Personality Trait. “I carefully consider my words before speaking them aloud.” Ideal. “Caution. Thoughtless decisions lead

Uthgardt Tribe Member

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

only your tribe’s territory, but also the terrain and natural resources of the rest of the North. You are familiar enough with any wilderness area that you find twice as much food and water as

duty to provide children to sustain my tribe. d6 Flaw 1 I am too enamored of ale, wine, and other intoxicants. 2 There’s no room for caution in a life lived to the

Chapter 2: Rumblings

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

fortified farming settlement and abbey northeast of Waterdeep; or Triboar, a frontier town and caravan rest stop in the Dessarin Valley. This chapter includes a map and a detailed overview of each settlement

with quests that lead them deeper into the adventure. Be warned: these encounters are designed to test the party’s leadership and tactical skills, and characters who don’t exercise some degree of caution will likely perish.

Return to Phandalin

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

Return to Phandalin Before the characters travel to any dungeons, they should return to Phandalin from Zorzula’s Rest. If they don’t immediately seek her out, the dwarven sage Gwyn Oresong invites

, mining, and gemstones. “Talhundereth was a great temple to Dumathoin, and many important priests were laid to rest in the Crypt of the Talhund beneath it. Academics postulate that the crypt’s

Fighting the Lizards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

stopped to rest, giving the party the chance to catch them. As the characters come upon the lizardfolk, use the following read-aloud text to set the scene: Ahead of you, the sound of murmuring and hissing

. Adventurers who understand Draconic learn that the tall lizardfolk is the leader. He is ordering his followers to feed the prisoners and see to the needs of the rest of the group. He also orders the large

The Gates

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

to the Upper City, while the Flaming Fist oversees the rest. Guards assigned to Baldur’s Gate and Black Dragon Gate stay at sharp attention and seldom accept bribes. Those assigned to the smaller and

other districts. More than one Lower City merchant visiting an Upper City restaurant or theater near sundown has been embarrassed by a Watch member’s loud, public caution that the gates are about to

The Gates

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

to the Upper City, while the Flaming Fist oversees the rest. Guards assigned to Baldur’s Gate and Black Dragon Gate stay at sharp attention and seldom accept bribes. Those assigned to the smaller and

other districts. More than one Lower City merchant visiting an Upper City restaurant or theater near sundown has been embarrassed by a Watch member’s loud, public caution that the gates are about to

Cathedral Assault

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

characters to rest or heal can be a good challenge for a powerful party. If you want to keep these encounters simple and straightforward, you can have them take place in locations with no strange

move through the cathedral. The spined devil roars at them as it uses its telepathy to order them to focus. This lack of caution and discipline makes ambushing or sneaking up on the group easy

Headwater Pool

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

(Arcana) check recognize the frothing pillars as water elementals. Characters risk provoking the Elementals if they’re noisy or approach without caution. Characters who approach carefully and succeed on a

the characters if they wish to rest near the falls but won’t travel with them, as he must attend to the disturbed creatures along his river’s length.

Tarul Var

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

who discover his quarters are set upon by the lich and his dread warrior guards, but if Var is brought to the brink of death, he might bargain for a chance to escape the dungeon. Undead Nature. A lich

occupied by a Small or Medium creature. If that creature is willing, both creatures teleport, swapping places. Var can use this feature again only after he finishes a long rest or casts a conjuration

4. The Dying Second

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

duties involve overseeing the sorting, transportation, and sales of the stolen goods that the rest of the operation steals from wrecked ships. This frees Gadrille do what she loves most: killing others

to Talos, asking for a boon in payment for her years of devotion: curse Sovendahl for his cowardly caution. And Talos answered. The Sick Room When the characters encounter Sovendahl, he is resting in

Setup

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

the location of the tomb, but he has not brought it with him out of caution for the diary’s safety. He promises that they can see it next time. Gargosh agrees to meet them the next day at the same spot

doppelganger, assumes the guise of Gargosh and goes along with the characters, urging them to hurry with a story of theft and betrayal. The rest plan to stay out of sight, and when the axe is found, they hope

Random Encounters in Sorcere

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

permission, they can avoid most trouble with the tower’s inhabitants. Otherwise, stealth and caution will be important. Have the characters make four DC 13 Dexterity (Stealth) group checks from the

with a successful DC 12 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check. If one or more mages fall in battle, the rest use greater invisibility spells to turn invisible and retreat, putting the tower on

The Fathomless

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

been shipwrecked and on the brink of drowning when your patron’s grasp offered you a chance at life. Whatever the reason for your pact, the sea and its unknown depths call to you. Entities of the deep

the tentacle a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Gift of the Sea 1st-level Fathomless feature You gain a swimming speed of 40

Oath of Devotion

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

of the knight in shining armor, acting with honor in pursuit of justice and the greater good. They hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct, and some, for better or worse, hold the rest of

this oath share these tenets. Honesty. Don’t lie or cheat. Let your word be your promise. Courage. Never fear to act, though caution is wise. Compassion. Aid others, protect the weak, and punish those

Oath of Devotion

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

of the knight in shining armor, acting with honor in pursuit of justice and the greater good. They hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct, and some, for better or worse, hold the rest of

this oath share these tenets. Honesty. Don’t lie or cheat. Let your word be your promise. Courage. Never fear to act, though caution is wise. Compassion. Aid others, protect the weak, and punish those

Death of a Dragon

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

surge of life energy erupts from the dragon, causing each creature within 120 feet of the body to gain the benefit of finishing a long rest. 6 The body is drawn through a portal to the lair of

generation. In other cases, a dragon at the brink of death invests power into another creature—usually a dragon, but sometimes a sovereign, a sage, or an adventurer. Moreover, those who slay a dragon could

Failed Merchant

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

forward. (Good) 3 Excitement. Caution got me nowhere in my previous business. I’m not going to let it hold me back now. (Chaotic) 4 Wealth. With enough coin, I can buy comfort, power, knowledge

happy, they let my debt rest unpaid. d6 Flaw 1 Why spend gold here when you can buy the same thing for copper in the next town? 2 I must have the best of everything. Like, right

Gods of the Yuan-ti

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

serpent folk in the form of a winged yuan-ti. He promised to lead the yuan-ti away from the brink of defeat and back to the pinnacle of world domination in return for their veneration. Many of

late to prevent the collapse of the empire. Sseth chose to rest and gather strength during the years of decline, as more and more of the yuan-ti adopted his worship. His most devout followers, known as

Respect for the Players

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

encourage your players to act boldly: Avoid Random Perils. Avoid traps and ambushes that feel random and have little importance to the rest of the adventure. Create Time Pressure. Set up a situation where

the characters are racing toward a goal or destination. (Use this technique with caution, as time pressure can increase players’ anxiety.) Telegraph Encounters. Give players advance warning that an

Matriculating from the Schools of Magic

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

reserve some spell slots before the rest of the party has been made sufficiently invulnerable? Hey, that’s what potions are for. Conjuration The ability to make something from nothing is the greatest

quite like you do. War Magic Success in business requires prudent caution and take-charge offense in equal measure. As a war mage, your focus on abjuration and evocation is thus a good fit for success

Shape-Shifting

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

dragons are careful to avoid being seen in their true forms. They show great caution in dealing with adventurers or anyone else who might have the magical ability to expose their nature. And dragons

, they’ll lose the ability to revert to their true form. This is probably just superstition, but many dragons claim to know of others of their kind condemned to spend the rest of a very long life trapped in

Obviator

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

feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest. You can use this feature only once on any creature. Obviation is as much a philosophy as it is a practice. It’s not a good fit for those who

finish a long rest. Where You First Dabbled in Alchemy d8 Learning Experience 1 You traveled with a charlatan alchemist for years, until they were arrested for selling fake healing potions

Respect for the Players

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

encourage your players to act boldly: Avoid Random Perils. Avoid traps and ambushes that feel random and have little importance to the rest of the adventure. Create Time Pressure. Set up a situation where

the characters are racing toward a goal or destination. (Use this technique with caution, as time pressure can increase players’ anxiety.) Telegraph Encounters. Give players advance warning that an

Building Combat Encounters

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

). Challenge Rating When putting together an encounter or adventure, especially at lower levels, exercise caution when using monsters whose challenge rating is higher than the party’s average level. Such a

its difficulty. A party can’t benefit from a short rest between parts of a multipart encounter, so they won’t be able to spend Hit Dice to regain hit points or recover any abilities that require a

Creating a Combat Encounter

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

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

might come at the party in waves. For such encounters, treat each discrete part or wave as a separate encounter for the purpose of determining its difficulty. A party can’t benefit from a short rest

Loyalists

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

town guard in case of an emergency. He is loath to use it, as the locals might react to his seizure of power with an open revolt. Personality Traits. Caution guides Eliander’s thoughts and his every

voice. A more diplomatic figure might have smoothed over the tension, but Manistrad has little patience and sees the rest of the council, save for Eliander, as rustic dullards. Personality Traits

Gods of the Orcs

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

signifies acceptance into his inner circle. Those who are visited by Gruumsh are transformed psychologically and often physically by the experience. Some are driven to the brink of madness, reduced to

symbolize their connection to the power of Yurtrus. The necromancy practiced by the shamans of Yurtrus is a force considered taboo by orcs, which makes them both revered and feared by the rest of the

Grimskalle Locations (G15-G23)

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

have already eaten their sled dogs. Now, Gunvald has decided that desperate times require desperate measures. He plans to kill four of the tribe’s eldest members and cook them to feed the rest of the

camp. His evil shaman has convinced him to take this drastic course of action. Once the characters’ presence becomes known, they are brought before King Gunvald. He treats them with respect and caution

Locations V - Z

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

, useful contacts, and potential hirelings to be found anywhere. Others caution that the city houses a veritable army of potential enemies for those who aren’t careful — and everyone agrees that its wide

. Soldiers patrolling the Rauvin Road on horseback are welcome to use the keep as a place where they can rest as well as obtain food, drink, and lodging for their horses. Characters who take up Urgala Meltimer’s quest (see chapter 2) might have cause to pay a visit to Zymorven Hall.

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

to hurl enormous, 200-pound rocks to land as close as possible to a target on the ground. If the characters refuse to play, the galeb duhr are disappointed and return to their rest. Development. The

in this cave. They are desperate to avoid the unwelcome attention of Lashlo, the djinni in area N10, and try to remain as silent as possible. Development. The galeb duhr’s caution is unwarranted

Cottage Locations

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

cottage. If one or more of the frogs are killed, the rest leap into the lake below. If she hears the croaking frogs, Bavlorna sends three of her lornlings (use the quickling stat block in appendix C) to

, Bavlorna insists on taking a short rest in her preservation pool to moisten her skin. Only then will she consider bargaining with the characters. While the characters are busy performing one or more of

Areas of the Air Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Wheels” below). After completing one revolution, they stop and await further instructions. The commoners are cultists on the brink of becoming initiates. The priests lash these cultists to break their

as cultists, they can rest here for a time. If the characters don’t mimic the manner of the cult (levitating, meditating, or practicing breathing exercises), any cultists present begin to ask

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