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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Weave that can be harnessed for various purposes. For example, Netherese mages used mythallars to keep their cities aloft and empower their magic items. The bigger the mythallar, the more magic it can
rest within 30 feet of it, meditating on the mythallar. Up to eight creatures can be attuned to it at one time; otherwise, the Ythryn mythallar follows the attunement rules in the Dungeon Master&rsquo
Adult Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
with whom they have alliances or enmities. Their lairs are highly individual. Some are woven from networks of living fungus. Others are built upon the ruins of ancient cities or carved into caves near
of writing within 6 miles of the dragonâs lair become magically charged and canât be damaged by nonmagical means.
Restless Sleep. When a creature finishes a long rest within 6 miles of the
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
alliances or enmities. Their lairs are highly individual. Some are woven from networks of living fungus. Others are built upon the ruins of ancient cities or carved into caves near underground lakes.
Deep
âs lair is altered by the dragonâs magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Preservation of Knowledge. Books, letters, and any other physical forms of writing within 6 miles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
the course of the term, students learn how to tell scribbles and doodles from magically imbued symbols, and they study popular accounts of adventurers whoâve come across magic-based writing in their
travels. They also learn about common spells that incorporate writing and symbology in their casting. The courseâs professor is Brenneth Blackstone (chaotic good dhampir Silverquill professor of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
surface world. Subterranean rivers, fungus fields, deep gorges, underground cities, yawning chasms â the adventurers will have to deal with all these features and more. Much of the partyâs travel
through the Underdark is handled abstractly, using the rules and advice in chapter 8, âAdventuring,â of the Playerâs Handbook. The following specific guidelines apply to travel in the Underdark during this adventure.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
family died of the plague. Mademoiselle Jacqueline Renier, the nationâs most prestigious aristocrat, rules as temporary warden. When the plague swells to epidemic proportions, the state police, the
Casques Silencieux, enacts martial law and quarantines whole cities. The government organizes no food or medical aid for quarantined communities, leaving residents to contend as best they can. Richemulotâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
FaerĂ»nâs western shoreâthe Sword Coast. A thin strip of civilization stretches down this coast, where widely spaced cities are arranged like beads on a string. Roads loosely connect the cities that
between Baldurâs Gate and Neverwinter. Adventure Supplements. You can play this adventure with just the Dungeons & Dragons basic rules and the Tyranny of Dragons appendix online, which contains all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
FaerĂ»nâs western shoreâthe Sword Coast. A thin strip of civilization stretches down this coast, where widely spaced cities are arranged like beads on a string. Roads loosely connect the cities that
between Baldurâs Gate and Neverwinter. Adventure Supplements. You can play this adventure with just the Dungeons & Dragons basic rules and the Tyranny of Dragons appendix online, which contains all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
The Role of Rules Why even have Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The gameâs rules are meant to
help organize, and even inspire, the action of a D&D campaign. The rules are a tool, and we want our tools to be as effective as possible. No matter how good those tools might be, they need a group of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
FaerĂ»nâs western shoreâthe Sword Coast. A thin strip of civilization stretches down this coast, where widely spaced cities are arranged like beads on a string. Roads loosely connect the cities that
between Baldurâs Gate and Neverwinter. Adventure Supplements. You can play this adventure with just the Dungeons & Dragons basic rules and the Tyranny of Dragons appendix online, which contains all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
the city it rules has a hand in almost every business deal across the region. The Mastermind archetype is the perfect way to represent an ambitious member of Greyhawkâs thievesâ guild. Willing to take
economic power. Rakes and bravos are common throughout the cities of the Flanaess. A Swashbuckler can thus originate from almost any city, but among the Rhennee in particular, Swashbucklers are common. As travelers along waterways, they have learned that a quick, mobile approach to combat works best.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
supporting characters, breathing life into them. And as a referee, the DM interprets the rules and decides when to abide by them and when to change them. Inventing, writing, storytelling, improvising, acting
on the aspects you enjoy and downplay the rest. For example, if you donât like creating your own adventures, you can use published ones. You can also lean on the other players to help you with rules
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
bargain between the archdevil Zariel, who rules Avernus, and the treacherous High Overseer of Elturel, Thavius Kreeg. Zariel is capturing cities and using their citizens as fodder in the ongoing
conflict between demons and devils known as the Blood War. Next on Zarielâs list of cities is Elturelâs neighbor, Baldurâs Gate. The characters can be the heroes who descend into Avernus, save Elturel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
themselves. Towns and cities are the seats of the nobles who govern the surrounding area, and who carry the responsibility for defending the villages from attack. Occasionally, a local lord or lady
lives in a keep or fortress with no nearby town or city. Village Population: Up to about 1,000 Government: A noble (usually not a resident) rules the village, with an appointed agent (a reeve) in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Weâve visited Waterdeep before, but not like this. Clever heroes will respect the cityâs rules. Those who get on the cityâs bad side are in for a rough time, as the City of Splendors is home to some of
the most powerful figures in the Forgotten Realms.
Charlie Sanders, a lifelong D&D player, brought his experience writing for television to the project by helping flesh out the story bible months
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to flourish in Brelish cities and churches. The Sovereign Host is the dominant religion of Breland, but in general the Brelish arenât as devout as their cousins in other nations. King Boranel irâWynarn
of Breland rules in conjunction with an elected parliament. Boranel is a popular leader celebrated for his exploits during the Last War. But his children have yet to prove themselves, and there is a growing movement that advocates abandoning royal rule when Boranel passes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Travel in Anauroch Due to its magical history, Anauroch is more than a barren wasteland and a hostile desert climate to those who wander within its borders. Anauroch holds lost cities, savage
monsters, and more than its share of otherworldly phenomena. Traveling across the desert by day is not recommended. Use the extreme heat rules in the Dungeon Masterâs Guide for daytime travel in Anauroch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
details how an item is activated. Certain items use the following rules for their activation. Command Word A command word is a word or short phrase that must be spoken or signed for an item to work
they are activated. A Potion of Healing must be swallowed, for example, while the writing vanishes from a scroll when it is read. Once used, a consumable item loses its magic. Spells Cast from Items Some
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
who serve Yurtrus and Shargaas. Some are sent forth into the cities dominated by humans, on dark missions. Beware them.
â Elminster
Search, Destroy, Repeat
When a tribe is on the move, orc
rarely keep records or write down their thoughts. When orcs need to communicate in writing, they use crude symbols to convey basic information, such as âfood stored here,â âdanger close
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Khorvaire, rivaled only by House Phiarlan and the Trust of Zilargo. The dark side of these aptitudes is a strong streak of cynicism, which allows crime and corruption to flourish in Brelish cities and
temples. The Sovereign Host is the dominant religion of Breland, but in general the Brelish arenât as devout as citizens of other nations. King Boranel irâWynarn rules Breland in conjunction with an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
42. Guest Lecturerâs Quarters Parlor. The southern half of the room has been turned into a parlor with a writing desk, a matching chair, and a pair of cushioned divans on rugs. Near the desk are
hour, twice in a blue moon, and never in sunshine?â The answer is âThe letter O.â The rules of this gate are as follows: If the riddle is answered aloud and correctly by someone within 30 feet of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
famous of the old shield dwarf cities is Citadel Adbar, north and east of Silverymoon. Many of these dwarfholds have changed hands over the centuries in a cycle of invasion by enemies, followed by
All dwarves count their clan heritage as an important part of their lineage and identity. While in some cities a single clan dominates (or is the only one in residence), in other dwarven communities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
a human skull resting on an open rolltop desk.
Skabatha Nightshade spends part of her day here (see Whereâs Skabatha? earlier in the chapter); if present, she is seated at the writing desk and
their magic to drive others to do the opposite of what they desire. All the bookâs writing is backward. Pity Heâs an Elf is a collection of illustrated short stories about an elf adventurer named Aethyn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
without a trace in its mazelike cities and in forests whose trees have serpents for branches. Death Dells. Yeenoghu rules a layer of ravines known as Death Dells. Here, creatures must hunt to survive
covered in dense jungle, surrounded by a seemingly endless expanse of ocean and brine flats. The Prince of Demons rules his layer from two serpentine towers, which emerge from a turbid sea. Each tower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
or B: (A) Studded Leather Armor, Scimitar, Shortsword, Longbow, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Druidic Focus (sprig of mistletoe), Explorerâs Pack, and 7 GP; or (B) 150 GP Far from bustling cities, amid the
in one skill of your choice from the Rangerâs skill list, and training with Light and Medium armor and Shields. Gain the Rangerâs level 1 features, which are listed in the Ranger Features table. See the multiclassing rules in âCreating a Characterâ to determine your available spell slots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
, you can move a distance equal to your Speed or less. Or you can decide not to move. Your movement can include climbing, crawling, jumping, and swimming (each explained in the rules glossary). These
the rules glossary for more about Speed as well as about special speeds, such as a Climb Speed, Fly Speed, or Swim Speed. Difficult Terrain Combatants are often slowed down by Difficult Terrain. Low
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
7 GP; or (B) 150 GP Far from bustling cities, amid the trees of trackless forests and across wide plains, Rangers keep their unending watch in the wilderness. Rangers learn to track their quarry as a
features, which are listed in the Ranger Features table. See the multiclassing rules in chapter 2 to determine your available spell slots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
explained in the Rules Glossary). These different modes of movement can be combined with your regular movement, or they can constitute your entire move. However youâre moving with your Speed, you deduct
noted in the monsterâs stat block. See the Rules Glossary for more about Speed as well as about special speeds, such as a Climb Speed, Fly Speed, or Swim Speed. Difficult Terrain Combatants are often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
on the characters and adventures found in these haunted lands. Chapter 4 offers tools for Dungeon Masters running frightening adventures, from rules for creating curses and running out-of-body
notorious terror, as well as a collection of monsters that roam the Domains of Dread and other D&D worlds. Doctor van Richten,
Iâm writing this from Rivalis, a town where Iâm surprised to find your name
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
parties to the surface to capture humanoids under cover of darkness, bringing them back to their cities to be tortured into submission. Beyond those occasional excursions, the drow are content to remain
in their subterranean realm, where they feel secure and in control.
Underdark Cities. The drow build fantastic cities in enormous caverns where food and water are abundant. Their ability to sculpt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
wall at the south end of the cave. The arch is not visible from the cave entrance because of the webs concealing it.)
The driders while away the days carving zurkhwood figurines and writing poems on
mountain with a full moon symbol above it. Close inspection of the moon reveals a half-inch-diameter hole in the middle of it. The arch is one of Halasterâs magic gates (see âGatesâ). Its rules are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
if it is a potion. The description of each item category or individual item details how an item is activated. Certain items use one or more of the following rules related to their activation. If an
, such as the area created by the silence spell. Consumables Some items are used up when they are activated. A potion or elixir must be swallowed, or an oil applied to the body. The writing vanishes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
against the north wall.
Fresco. A large fresco of an elven city covers the south wall.
Before the drow were driven underground and into Lolthâs evil embrace, they lived in cities on the surface
alongside their elf kin. The fresco on the south wall depicts one of these ancient cities. Treasure. The cabinet contains a 10-pound box of silver flatware (250 gp) and a silver snuffbox (25 gp). 14b
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
career to the epic heights of level 20. These tiers donât have any rules associated with them; they point to the fact that the play experience evolves as characters gain levels. Tier 1 (Levels 1â4) In
such as Fireball, Lightning Bolt, and Raise Dead. Most weapon-focused classes gain the ability to make multiple attacks in a round. The characters now face dangers that threaten cities and kingdoms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Epharaâs Villains Many see Ephara and her followers as villains, treading on the wilderness to expand cities and civilization. Even people who live in urban environments might not be safe from foes
who profess to be in Epharaâs service. Those who become excessively focused on rules and justice could overstep their bounds, using the law to oppress countercultural or nonconforming populations. The