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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
both the characters and the lords have come to terms with their differing outlooks and agendas. This style of gaming is deep, complex, and challenging. The focus isn’t on combat but on negotiations
, political maneuverings, and character interaction. A whole game session might pass without a single attack roll. In this style of game, the NPCs are as complex and richly detailed as the adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
two complex ones Three or four scenes involving significant exploration or social interaction Within these constraints, it can be difficult to create open-ended adventures. A time limit assumes a
can be different for each group. For more narrative adventures, try to focus on simple but flexible encounters or events. For instance, an adventure requires the characters to protect a high priest of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
on male shield dwarves. Shield dwarves are renowned artisans, particularly in metal and stone. They tend to focus more on sturdiness in their craft than on the artistic flourishes and gilding favored
there is a complex relationship between family, clan, and the larger society.
Some of the dwarf clans in the North are Arnskull, Battlehammer, Blackbanner, Blackhammer, Bucklebar, Darkfell, Deepaxe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
view celebrates the diversity and adaptability of life-forms, from the tiniest cells to the most complex networks of living things. The growth philosophy asserts that the urge to survive and
practice necromancy. Scholars of Witherbloom The Witherbloom Scholars table offers examples of the scholars in Witherbloom College. You may use the table to randomly determine the scholarly focus of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
fork must be made of the right material (sometimes a complex alloy) to focus the spell’s magic properly. Crafting the fork is expensive (at least 250 gp), but even the act of researching the correct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
in direct conflict with the other two factions, but that doesn’t always inspire cooperation. For example, the Chromatic Circle might focus on self-aggrandizement, as each member of the faction tries
to the point of joining a war against a different overlord. Or they could remain independent, traveling from one dragon’s domain to another and dealing with the complex and sometimes violent political
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
dragons and giants. Western Flanaess. The Baklunish peoples and nations navigate complex political relationships. Living History
Greyhawk has a long history of ancient empires and more recent wars, but
. Summarize what lengthy works say, and focus on the most plot-worthy parts.
Scholarly Expertise. Characters who have proficiency in the Arcana, History, or Religion skill can be fonts of useful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
serve Ilvaash are behind this plot. These mind flayer fanatics are renegades who hope to reconstruct and harness the power of the obelisk. Using the obelisk to focus wicked Far Realm power, the mind
fanatic overlords are based in an Underdark location called Illithinoch. Once a stronghold for the long-fallen mind flayer nation, Illithinoch is a massive complex the mind flayer fanatics have turned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, isolated homesteads, and wilderness. Four evil elemental cults have taken refuge there and are building secret temples in the ruins of a dungeon complex beneath the hills. By the time the characters reach
2), and the characters are pulled away from the threat of Elemental Evil to focus on the giant threat instead. Here are a few hooks to lure the characters to Triboar, if they aren’t there already
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Detail Key Locations Since locations aren’t the focus of the adventure, they can be simpler and smaller than a dungeon complex or an expanse of wilderness. They might be specific locations in a city
Event-Based Adventures In an event-based adventure, the focus is on what the characters and villains do and what happens as a result. The question of where those things happen is of secondary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Cult of the Dragon has been sharply divided. Some of its members pursue Severin’s new vision for the cult, keeping their focus on his reinterpretation of the prophecy. Others still support the
endangers countless innocents.
5 A group of cultists searches for all the Orbs of Dragonkind, planning to use them to bend dragons to their will.
6 A fringe group of cultists decides to focus on
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
the complex nature of its programming, this feature can be used only once per month. Each time this effect is used, there is a cumulative 10 percent chance of the Infernal Machine malfunctioning
) regard you as their enemy, and focus their attacks against you to the exclusion of all else.
95
As an action, you learn the names of every humanoid creature within 30 feet of you.
Whenever you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
that god focus on one aspect or the other, determining their domain access and possibly even their alignment on that basis. A cleric who venerates the Destroyer aspect chooses the Tempest or War domain
their prayers without displacing the old ones. Contemplatives and scholars adopt complex philosophical systems and practices without changing their belief in and respect for the spirits they already
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
. Sectors, Zones, and Areas The Doomvault is divided into nine sectors that each focus on a different theme. A sector is split into four zones, that each explore one facet of that theme with a number of
original construction. They connect different areas of the complex. When the characters see a black gate for the first time, read: A ten-foot-diameter circle of runes and black onyx fragments is set
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Any low-challenge cavern-dwelling beasts are perfect for prodding the adventurers along.
3. Traps This part of the underground complex contains a number of traps installed by the previous occupants
potion of healing and a spell scroll of bless. 4. Tunnels An extensive tunnel system beyond the trap room does not appear on the map. This area is a complex maze of passages crisscrossing each other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
deeply on your own thoughts. You can take an action to focus your inner mind. This focus lasts for 1 hour. While your inner mind is focused, you can’t take reactions. For the duration, when you make
focus your inner mind when you finish a long rest.
Treasure. Jomlus keeps Klaudel’s belongings in a tidy pile. They include a pair of well-made spectacles worth 100 gp, two spell scrolls of comprehend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Skytower Shelter Locations Skytower Shelter is a cave complex carved into the northwest face of a 15,000-foot-high mountain. Tunnels are 10 feet high throughout, and the caves are lit by torches. The
monsters into stalwart hunting companions. Later carvings focus on wars against the orcs, when the Skytower and Wyrmdoom goliaths were united against a common foe. Carvings made within the past
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the First Reader. Where the First Reader’s focus is maintaining the integrity of Candlekeep’s scholarship, and ever expanding its literary resources and base of knowledge, the Keeper governs the
tens of thousands of gold pieces. Each simple spell or cantrip in such a tome costs 25 gp or so, with the more complex and powerful spells fetching 150 gp or more each. Works of the Avowed. Each year
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
door to area U3 is locked. The complex lock can be opened with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools, but any such check takes 1 minute. A character can also use an action to try to
Dexterity (Perception) check. Treasure. In addition to the key in his possession, Stonky carries a wand he uses as a spellcasting focus, a brass locket with a broken chain (5 gp), and a scrap of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
thief and the thief’s allies, but they don’t pursue foes outside this area. L3: Cave Shack Rickety metal sheets separate the east end of this cave from the rest of the complex. Aggressive growling
around the colossus, the ground quakes, breaking the mages’ focus. The colossus is buried in crumbling stone, surrounded by shifting mountains and sickly gray clouds. Years pass in rapid succession while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
shaped and covered with complex controls, stands here. Atop the device rotates an antenna reminiscent of a weather vane.
This advanced weather machine controls the garden’s environment. Left alone
character who fails this save, a swarm of gibberlings emerges from an artificial burrow along the west wall; the creatures focus their fury on characters coated in the liquid. S56h: Brilliant Fish. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
plants and insects, and launching complex flying toys made of wood and folded paper out the window of his room and watching them glide lazily across the jungle. Na would laugh, and then be aghast, if
a talisman that safeguards Kir Sabal and as a focus for meditation. 1F. Training Hall. The aarakocra monks use this hall for instruction in meditation and martial arts. It contains no furniture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
already been restored, while workers now focus on interior walls and decor. Grand Scribe Spivey Liethennson oversees the temple, ruling his limited domain with all the fervor his fragile body can muster
the Vault of Tomes while it’s locked down is a challenge. The door to the vault employs a complex three-stage lock, requiring three successful DC 20 Dexterity checks using thieves’ tools to open. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
set, and is framed by a complex mechanical filigree. This device is a two-way monitor that can be activated by a successful DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check. Doing so shows a silent view through the
of well-armed characters, but it betrays and attempts to slay them at the first opportunity. Powered Armor. The suit of armor at the end of the room is clearly the focus of the lab’s current
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Hamhocks Slaughterhouse This huge complex of pens, barns, and abattoirs is the largest slaughterhouse and knackery in Baldur’s Gate. Located in the Stonyeyes neighborhood so as to be convenient to the
action.
Focus. If Rilsa damages a creature with a weapon attack, she gains advantage on attack rolls against that target until the end of her next turn.
Tactical Leadership. As a bonus action, Rilsa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
also knows how to fix the elevator, bucket conveyor, and mine carts in the complex. If asked about Ruxithid and the goblins, Hjoldak admits that he doesn’t know much about their plans. He explains
’ magical energy lashes back at the character. Once a spire has been reduced to 0 hit points, it shatters into 1d6 salvageable shards. Each shard can be used as a spellcasting focus, and these shards can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
them breaking free and rampaging through the district. Hamhocks Slaughterhouse This huge complex of pens, barns, and abattoirs is the largest slaughterhouse and knackery in Baldur’s Gate. Located in the
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common, thieves’ cant
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Focus. If Rilsa damages a creature with a weapon attack, she gains advantage on attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
lights flit between the branches, and at the center of the glade stands a towering banyan tree wrapped in sickly looking vines. A path winds through the glade but disappears when you try to focus
Secrets rules in this book’s introduction. False Treasures. The items on the pedestals are false re-creations of treasures that can be found throughout the complex. A creature that touches one of these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
to trade for it. Once she has the portrait, her greed might focus on something else in Skabatha’s possession, at your discretion. If Bavlorna feels threatened, or if a fight turns against her, she
through the green, diamond-shaped panes of glass set into the window.
Bavlorna distills her supply of mushroom-based alcohol here. The complex network of copper tubes takes up much of the room. Six