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Deck of Many Things
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, discard this card, and draw from the deck again, counting both draws as one of your declared draws. If losing that much XP would cause you to lose a level, you instead lose an amount that leaves you
draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend to draw and then draw them randomly (you can use an altered deck of playing cards to simulate the deck). Any cards drawn in excess of this number
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
Amphibious. The thessalkraken can breathe air and water.
Freedom of Movement. The thessalkraken ignores difficult terrain, and magical effects can’t reduce its speed or cause it to be
initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the thessalkraken takes a lair action to cause one of the following magical effects:
A strong current moves through the thessalkraken’s lair. Each
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
surfaces substituting for the mirror needed to cast certain divination spells. While being used in this way, the fractine siphons magical energy from the spellcaster—not enough to cause harm
, but enough to make the caster take notice.
A fractine needs light and magical energy to survive. It can draw sustenance from a nearby light source, spellcaster, magic item, or magical effect without
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Air genasi are descended from djinn, the genies of the Elemental Plane of Air. Embodying many of the airy traits of their otherworldly ancestors, air genasi can draw upon their connection to the
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Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
order’s cause.
The “Knightly Orders of Faerûn” sidebar details several of the orders that are active at present and is designed to help inform your decision about which group
and responsibility to rule, and the demigod is incarnated as a different noble mortal in each generation. By the decree of the Siamorphe at that time, the Knights of the Silver Chalice took it upon
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
soul of the mighty warlord Leuk-o was drawn into the artifact and has become its animating force. The servant has been known to attack or move of its own accord, particularly if doing so will cause
sight of the servant, starting with those threatening the artifact— preferably using the servant, if possible.
Self-Destruct. By inputting a specific series of lever pulls and button presses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
pale white light, illuminating the whole chamber.
Key. Lying on the chamber floor is a flat mithral key.
The buttons on each brass panel and their effects are as follows: The top button is engraved
with an arrow pointing up. Pressing it opens the crystal door, which retracts into the ceiling. This button is locked and cannot be pressed if the door is already up. The bottom button is engraved
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
here as part of some such delegation, then decided to stay when the mission was over.
Mulhorand. From the terrain to the architecture to the god-kings who rule over these lands, nearly everything
can face any adversity in this strange land.
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The gods of my people are a comfort to me so far from home.
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I hold no greater cause than my service to my people.
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My freedom is my
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
pouch, stitched with images of heroes and whimsical creatures. Where the teeth fall, they bring legends to life.
Using the Teeth. While you are holding the pouch, you can use an action to draw one tooth
. Roll on the Teeth of Dahlver-Nar table to determine which tooth you draw, and you can either sow the tooth or implant it (both of which are described later).
If you don’t sow or implant the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Inspiration Inspiration is a rule the game master can use to reward you for playing your character in a way that’s true to his or her personality traits, ideal, bond, and flaw. By using inspiration
, you can draw on your personality trait of compassion for the downtrodden to give you an edge in negotiating with the Beggar Prince. Or inspiration can let you call on your bond to the defense of your home village to push past the effect of a spell that has been laid on you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Inspiration Inspiration is a rule the game master can use to reward you for playing your character in a way that’s true to his or her personality traits, ideal, bond, and flaw. By using inspiration
, you can draw on your personality trait of compassion for the downtrodden to give you an edge in negotiating with the Beggar Prince. Or inspiration can let you call on your bond to the defense of your home village to push past the effect of a spell that has been laid on you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
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->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
spy stat block), members of a group called the Ashen Heirs, have interrupted the festivities to antagonize the Brightguard. As they do so, their attempts to stand atop stalls cause booths and tents to
some onlookers may agree, no one is fool enough to draw attention to themself by openly supporting either side. While the speaker shouts, five members of the Brightguard (use the guard stat block) move
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Two Underdark settlements are about to go to war, having been carefully manipulated by a deep dragon. A desperate ruler offers a reward to anyone who can uncover the true cause of the hostility
, they use local settlements—and any competent visitors—as pawns in their struggle.
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An ancient deep dragon has put the folk of a city to work building the dragon a metropolis to rule
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
the particular attack has rules that specify otherwise. Some attacks cause special effects in addition to or instead of damage. If there's ever any question whether something you're doing counts as an attack, the rule is simple: if you're making an attack roll, you're making an attack.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dragonmarked Characters Some examples of characters with this mark: Paladin Soldier. You’re a Sentinel Marshal, and you feel a divine calling to the cause of justice. You may follow Dol Arrah or the
draw your Ki through your mark, enhancing your reflexes and speed. You love life in the arena and the fans love you, but perhaps it’s time to find a greater purpose.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Witherbloom College At Witherbloom, the College of Essence Studies, mages draw power from the opposing forces of life and death. These mages brew their spells from natural components and the essence
of living creatures, using that power to heal or harm the living or to raise or entreat the dead. They can cause entire forests to blossom out of nowhere or call down old curses that scourge flesh
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Saint Ronges Though Saint Ronges shares the same mysterious origin as the rest of Richemulot’s cities, the cause of its depopulation is well known: the Plague strikes harder here, and for longer
, than anywhere else in the domain. This was not always so. When Jacqueline Renier first ascended to the throne and imposed her law upon the land, the people of Saint Ronges resisted her rule. Renier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
strengthen Thrane resolve. The common people are united by their faith and sure of the righteousness of their cause. The Silver Flame urges people to stand together in the face of evil, and across the nation
strengthened their faith and drew them together. However, some question the validity of theocratic rule. Such doubt can be found even among the most devout followers of the faith; such people fear that the
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
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
authority and cause the tribe to collapse into chaos, with the survivors scattering either to join new tribes or to strike out on their own. At the other extreme, warriors that return home with a heavily
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
The Code Legal Waterdeep is no village led by hidebound hierarchs or petty fiefdom ruled by the whim of a warlord. It is a city of laws molded by Tyr’s spirit of justice. As a rule, you can trust
members of the City Watch to do their duty diligently, and you can expect that the city’s magisters will be fair. If you have cause to come before the Masked Lords or the Open Lord herself, rest assured
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
this ship require only one crew member to use them, pushing the button or lever that activates them. Ever-Full Sails These billowing sails are woven from cloud-stuff drawn from the Elemental Plane of
they catch the wind. As an action, while within 5 feet of the sails, the ship’s captain can cause the sails to unleash a howl. Every creature hostile to the ship who is on board or within 300 feet of it
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
you draw the lines from a creature’s space. If more than half of a square or hex lies in one arc, it is in that arc. If it is split exactly down the middle, use this rule: if half of it lies in the front arc, it’s in that arc. If half of it is in a side arc and the rear arc, it’s in the side arc.
easier to run with visual aids, the most common of which are miniatures and a grid. If you like to construct model terrain, build three-dimensional dungeons, or draw maps on large vinyl mats, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
either location. Also review the “Goliaths” entry in appendix C, in particular the “Spine of the World Goliaths” section. There is also a list of goliath names you can draw from, as needed. Wyrmdoom Crag
mission.) The Wyrmdoom goliaths are willing to share their dwelling with travelers and guests, but they hold a strong dislike for the goliaths of Skytower Shelter. The characters can learn the cause of that resentment by speaking to Ogolai, chieftain of the Thuunlakalaga clan.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Chapter 1: Racial Feats Leveling up in a class is the main way a character evolves during a campaign. Some DMs also allow the use of feats to customize a character. Feats are an optional rule in
. A racial feat represents either a deepening connection to your race’s culture or a physical transformation that brings you closer to an aspect of your race’s lineage. The cause of a particular
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
archdevil that can rule Avernus. Alternatively, the characters might attempt to claim Avernus on their own terms. Idealistic characters seeking to destroy the Nine Hells from the inside out might see
this power vacuum as an opportunity to strike a mortal blow to Asmodeus’s reign. This might be the only time in cosmic history that such a blindly idealistic cause could succeed. But even if the party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
When Not to Shake It Up In constructing a narrative, beware of “false action,” or action for its own sake. False action doesn’t move a story forward, engage characters, or cause them to change. Many
, it’s probably not in the DM’s best interest to reorder the world every single time there’s a lull in the action, lest world-shaking events become ordinary. As a general rule, a campaign can sustain up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
determines who can become a member of this prestigious group, and he is always looking for courageous heroes willing to devote themselves to a good cause. Only good-aligned characters can join Valor’s Call
the Book of Vile Darkness (described in chapter 7). Armed with that dread tome, he forged a kingdom to rule, with the vampire Kas as his lieutenant. But Kas betrayed and killed him, leaving only one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
paladin is a living embodiment of an oath — a promise or a vow made manifest in the person of a holy warrior who has the skill and the determination to see the cause through to the end. Some paladins
devote themselves expressly to protecting the innocent and spreading justice in the world, while others resolve to attain that goal by conquering those who stand defiant and bringing them under the rule of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
scores one point. The game occurs in three phases of 20 minutes each. The team that scores the most points by the end of the third phase wins the game. Anything that could cause damage to a participant
, mascot, or spectator or that would damage the field of play in any way is prohibited. Breaking this rule results in expulsion from the game. Questionable use of magic can be called as a foul by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
this card, and draw from the deck again, counting both draws as one of your declared draws. If losing that much XP would cause you to lose a level, you instead lose an amount that leaves you with just
, but the rest have twenty-two. Before you draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend to draw and then draw them randomly (you can use an altered deck of playing cards to simulate the deck
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
stone button is set into one of the walls above the grate and is visible only to creatures under the rollers. When pressed, the button causes the rollers to stop turning and retract into the walls
seams around the carving, suggesting the presence of a secret door. A successful check also reveals that the medusa’s obsidian pendant is a button. The button won’t depress unless the pit is open. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, but the rest have twenty-two. Before you draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend to draw and then draw them randomly (you can use an altered deck of playing cards to simulate the deck
). Any cards drawn in excess of this number have no effect. Otherwise, as soon as you draw a card from the deck, its magic takes effect. You must draw each card no more than 1 hour after the previous