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Deathlock

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

a good god, while one that serves a Great Old One might hunt for the materials needed to call forth a horrifying entity into the world. To accomplish a difficult goal, the deathlock might be forced

warlock. The consequences of breaking that pact can be dire and, in some cases, lethal. A warlock who fails to live up to a bargain with an evil patron runs the risk of rising from the dead as a deathlock

Nilbog

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

call the possessing spirit, as well as the goblin possessed by it, a nilbog (“goblin” spelled backward), and they revel in the chaos a nilbog sows. Whenever goblinoids form a host, there is

possess another goblin. The only way to keep a nilbog from wreaking havoc is to treat it well and give it respect and praise. Among fey courts, the risk of attracting a nilbog has given rise to the

Knight of the Order

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

reflect the agenda, sentiment, or philosophy of one’s order. KNIGHTLY ORDERS OF FAERÛN Many who rightfully call themselves “knight” earn that title as part of an order in

. The reality of the dangers they faced eventually sank in, as did Lurue’s tenets. Over time the small group grew and spread, gaining a following in places as far as Cormyr. The Knights of the

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

is a formidable enemy under normal circumstances, but to give characters a truly mythic challenge, you can have her call on her Armor of Spiders. Her use of this trait signals a drastic turn in the

it a risk, though, for those who Klothys finds unworthy might be driven mad. There, within Enorasi’s hollow trunk, Arasta awaits the next would-be prophet to make her meal. Her webs stretch

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

inheritor. Your bond might be directly related to your inheritance, or to the person from whom you received it. Your ideal might be influenced by what you know about your inheritance, or by what you

blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure. 3 The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again. 4 I have a weakness for the vices of the

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

, a mission of vengeance, or a catastrophe typically lies at the heart of the aarakocra adventurer’s chosen path. Two other circumstances might call an aarakocra to adventure. First, aarakocra

pieces across the multiverse. Recovering the pieces means gaining honor and esteem in the eyes of the vaati who forged it and could possibly restore a powerful weapon for defense against the agents of

Darkling Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

speak of a seelie fey who betrayed the Summer Queen. His true name has been stricken from history, but the stories call him Dubh Catha ("Dark Crow" in Common). So great was the Summer Queen's wrath

, and doing so wizens the creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover every part of their body with clothing when exposure to light is a risk. The light a darkling

Darkling Elder Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

call him Dubh Catha ("Dark Crow" in Common). So great was the Summer Queen's wrath that she cursed every member of his house. Other fey refer to the descendants of Dubh Catha's house as the dubh sith-or

part of their body with clothing when exposure to light is a risk. The light a darkling absorbs over the course of its lifetime explodes outward when the darkling dies, incinerating the creature and

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

something that put their homeland at risk, such as starting a forest fire or killing a rare or beautiful wild creature. These firbolgs are loners who wander the world in hope of finding a new place to

call home. Orphaned firbolgs are those whose clans or homelands have been destroyed. They become crusaders for nature, seeking to avenge their loss and prevent the further destruction of the natural

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

other useful items, but if they are at risk of discovery, they run away rather than attack anyone in the house. By fleeing before they can be seen or identified, they avoid getting into a situation

where the townsfolk would try to hunt down all kobolds and put the tribe’s survival at risk. Some aggressive individual kobolds and tribes do exist, but in general kobolds don’t purposely

Tortle Legacy

Species The Tortle Package

I caught a big fish. Now I search for a good friend To share my lunch with. — Tortle haiku What many tortles consider a simple life, others might call a life of adventure. Tortles are

related to a god and choose to worship that deity. In the Forgotten Realms, tortles are especially fond of Eldath, Gond, Lathander, Savras, Selûne, and Tymora. In the Greyhawk setting, they

Feature: Official Inquiry

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

Feature: Official Inquiry You’re experienced at gaining access to people and places to get the information you need. Through a combination of fast-talking, determination, and official-looking

documentation, you can gain access to a place or an individual related to a crime you’re investigating. Those who aren’t involved in your investigation avoid impeding you or pass along your requests

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

of the world, but even fewer people can claim the true calling of a paladin. When they do receive the call, these warriors turn from their former occupations and take up arms to fight evil. Sometimes

. Although the class features related to your oath don’t appear until you reach 3rd level, plan ahead for that choice by reading the oath descriptions at the end of the class. Are you a devoted

Fireside Monastery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

. Ascetics and mystics from all walks of life seek enlightenment within the monastery’s halls, including a significant number of firbolgs (Humanoids believed to be distantly related to giants). The Fireside Monastery’s most famous aspirants are hardy firbolg martial artists who call themselves giant wrestlers.

Special Favors

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

Special Favors A reward might be a favor the characters can call on at some future date. Special favors work best when the individual granting them is trustworthy. A Lawful Good or Lawful Neutral NPC

might pay off favors to protect their reputation. A Chaotic Good NPC is more concerned about doing right by the adventurers, honoring any obligations without worrying too much about personal risk or adherence to the law.

Participating in the Games

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

rules for the three Market Games appear in the sections that follow. Characters who win a Market Game gain 1 renown with the Dyn Singh Night Market’s vendors (see the “Gaining Renown” section). As

renown, as locals respect their tenacity. If a character wins all three challenges, vendors are impressed and call them reah, which means “coals of the same fire.”

Using Ability Scores

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

to call for an ability check, attack roll, or saving throw; how to assign DCs; when to use advantage and disadvantage; and other related topics.

doesn’t normally need to make a Dexterity check to walk across an empty room or a Charisma check to order a mug of ale. Only call for a roll if there is a meaningful consequence for failure. When

Creating a Dragonmarked Character

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

elf. There is another option related to dragonmarks if your group uses feats: the Aberrant Dragonmark feat (see below) grants potentially dangerous magical abilities. Aberrant dragonmarks aren’t tied

to the dragonmark houses and can be taken by a character of any race. Dragonmarks and Their Houses Dragonmark House Race Guild Specialties Detection Medani Half-elf Bodyguards, investigation, risk

Narrative Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

surprise their enemies in the next combat. The players gain advantage on any ability checks related to their current task. Each character gains inspiration. If the players fail this objective, their allies

Events”). Feel free to add your own victories if the players achieve their chosen goals. Players who split the party are likely to be overwhelmed, but that’s the risk they take for splitting up!

Special Favors

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

Special Favors A reward might come in the form of a favor that the characters can call on at some future date. Special favors work best when the individual granting them is trustworthy. A lawful good

good or neutral NPC might pay off favors to protect his or her reputation. A chaotic good NPC is more concerned about doing right by the adventurers, honoring any obligations without worrying too much about personal risk or adherence to the law.

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

one city-state were killed and eaten to create the first yuan-ti, and once the news of how to perform these rituals spread to other leaders, the call for slaves to fuel the process increased. As the

they don’t believe they have a reasonable chance of success. This reaction isn’t out of cowardice, but practicality—yuan-ti value their own lives much too highly to risk them when the

Starting the Adventure

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

during the Awakening Festival hears what the locals call the Awakening Song, a collection of songs recounting local histories. Characters who spend an hour exploring the festival learn much about the

history of the land. They also have advantage on Intelligence (History) checks related to the Awakening Song made for the rest of the adventure. During the festival, stalls throughout the community sell

Outcast Adventurers

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

their homeland at risk, such as starting a forest fire or killing a rare or beautiful wild creature. These firbolgs are loners who wander the world in hope of finding a new place to call home. Orphaned

Saving Throws

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

don’t normally choose to make a save; you must make one because your character or a monster (if you’re the DM) is at risk. A save’s result is detailed in the effect that caused it. If you don’t want to

throw is determined by the effect that causes it or by the DM. For example, if a spell forces you to make a save, the DC is determined by the caster’s spellcasting ability and Proficiency Bonus. Monster abilities that call for saves specify the DC.

Secret Doors

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

, as shown in the Secret Doors table. You can instead call for an Intelligence (Investigation) check if the challenge involves deducing that a door is present from noticeable clues, rather than

characters not finding them, and don’t risk letting your adventure grind to a halt because the only path forward is hidden behind a secret door.

Divine Intervention

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

Divine Intervention In some campaigns, gods are fond of meddling in mortal affairs, and heroes sometimes call on the gods for aid beyond what divine magic ordinarily provides. The gods sometimes also

. The gods can tell characters to do things and even threaten to punish them if they don’t do things, but the gods can’t control mortal actions. Don’t Eliminate Risk and Danger. The intervention of a

Resolving Interactions

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

. For tasks or actions that require no particular risk, effort, or cost, friendly creatures usually help without question. If an element of personal risk is involved, a successful Charisma check might

be required to convince a friendly creature to take that risk. An indifferent creature might help or hinder the party, depending on what the creature sees as most beneficial. A creature’s indifference

Skills

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

associated skill: Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth, respectively. So a character who has proficiency in the Stealth skill is particularly good at Dexterity checks related to sneaking and

hiding. The skills related to each ability score are shown in the following list. (No skills are related to Constitution.) See an ability’s description in the later sections of this chapter for examples of

Divine Assistance

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

meddling in mortal affairs, and heroes sometimes call on their gods for aid in times of desperate need. Spells such as divination and commune give characters the opportunity to ask their gods for

characters to do things, and even threaten to punish them if they don’t do things, but the gods can’t control mortal actions. Don’t eliminate risk and danger. The intervention of a god should never

Mogis

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

. Soldiers fear succumbing to his blood lust lest they dishonor themselves, but the vengeful and forsaken call to him for the gift of his rage. He is the brother of Iroas, god of victory, and his

. Akroan soldiers are warned that to give in to his seductive battle rage is to risk becoming an androphage—a bloodthirsty killer wholly consumed by Mogis’s fury. Mogis cuts a terrifying figure

Saving Throws

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

don’t normally choose to make a save; you must make one because your character or a monster (if you’re the DM) is at risk. A save’s result is detailed in the effect that caused it. If you don’t want to

throw is determined by the effect that causes it or by the DM. For example, if a spell forces you to make a save, the DC is determined by the caster’s spellcasting ability and Proficiency Bonus. Monster abilities that call for saves specify the DC.

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to

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

Skills

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

associated skill: Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth, respectively. So a character who has proficiency in the Stealth skill is particularly good at Dexterity checks related to sneaking and

hiding. The skills related to each ability score are shown in the following list. (No skills are related to Constitution.) See an ability's description in the later sections of this section for examples of

Darklings

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

history, but the stories call him Dubh Catha (“Dark Crow” in Common), and other Fey refer to the house’s descendants as dubh sith—“darklings.” Darklings dwell in secluded caverns and chambers beneath

creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover their entire bodies with clothing when exposure to light is a risk. The light darklings absorb over the course of their

An Unexpected Message

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

your help. Rescue me from the cult’s clutches, and I will deliver to you the prize of prizes: the Blue Dragon Mask. Without it, Severin faces an insurmountable setback in his effort to call Tiamat back

the Blue Dragon Mask is in his possession. If the characters ask the members of the Council of Waterdeep their opinions, the NPCs are unanimous: the risk is enormous, but the potential payoff is even greater. Losing one of the five dragon masks will be a huge setback for Severin’s plans.

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