concealed revealed get to have refined

Investigator

Backgrounds Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

influenced the types of mysteries you’re interested in. Why was this case so impactful, personal, or traumatic? Whom did it affect besides you? Why and how did you get involved? Was it solved? How

corpse. Ever since, other spectral clients have sought you out to help them find rest. 4 You revealed that the monsters terrorizing your home were illusions created by a cruel mage. The magic-user

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

failed save, the creature is charmed by the morkoth for 1 minute. While charmed in this way, the target tries to get as close to the morkoth as possible, using its actions to Dash until it is within

saving throw. On a failure, the creature has misplaced one possession (chosen by the player, if the creature is that player’s character). The possession remains nearby but concealed for a short

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

up to half its flying speed.The most cunning and treacherous of true dragons, green dragons use misdirection and trickery to get the upper hand against their enemies. A green dragon is recognized by

concealed behind waterfalls, or partly submerged caverns that can be accessed through lakes or streams. Others conceal the entrances to their lairs with vegetation. Lair Actions On initiative count 20

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

ability and increases in potency with the passage of time. Or, the true nature of your inheritance might not be apparent at first and is revealed only when certain conditions are met. When you begin

. 7 I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter. 8 I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny? d6 Ideal 1 Respect. People deserve to be treated

Fog Giant

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

treasure or start a new hoard—by any means possible. Beleaguered Moguls. Though they live as ruthless raiders, fog giants remain tasteful and refined in their desires. They remember their former

intimidation to get their way. A fog giant seeks out news and rumors of treasures that appeal to its sense of refinement, then tracks down and treats owners of those treasures to a show of force. Kicking

Wechselkind

races

A mother hears a sound in the night and worriedly checks on her sleeping toddler. Nothing appears amiss. But weeks later, an unseen glamour fades and a horror is revealed: the child has been stolen

, bright spark of a young humanoid child. eramic in the form of a small child, animated by faerie magic and concealed in illusion that makes them appear identical to a stolen mortal babe. Once that

Ancient Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

and treacherous of true dragons, green dragons use misdirection and trickery to get the upper hand against their enemies. A green dragon is recognized by the crest that begins near its eyes and

out cave mouths concealed behind waterfalls, or partly submerged caverns that can be accessed through lakes or streams. Others conceal the entrances to their lairs with vegetation. Lair Actions On

Adult Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

treacherous of true dragons, green dragons use misdirection and trickery to get the upper hand against their enemies. A green dragon is recognized by the crest that begins near its eyes and continues down

mouths concealed behind waterfalls, or partly submerged caverns that can be accessed through lakes or streams. Others conceal the entrances to their lairs with vegetation. Lair Actions On

Reveler

backgrounds

revealed some of its nature to you—that the Lord of Fools serves some great entity who prizes humor and merriment, often at the expense of the mighty. But he is no mere jester. Beneath the mask

presence. 5 You have grown suspicious that another reveler has a sinister motive concealed by their jester’s guise. 6 You left the revel when you caught a glimpse of the wickedness

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, inventiveness, and ambition tempered by the refined senses, love of nature, and artistic tastes of the elves. Some half-elves live among humans, set apart by their emotional and physical differences, watching

. EXCELLENT AMBASSADORS Many half-elves learn at an early age to get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and

Morkoth Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

energy. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is charmed by the morkoth for 1 minute. While charmed in this way, the target tries to get as

failure, the creature has misplaced one possession (chosen by the player, if the creature is that player's character). The possession remains nearby but concealed for a short time, so it can be recovered

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

after I led a symbolic act of protest against it. 9 A celestial, fey, or similar creature gave me a blessing or revealed my secret origin. 10 Recruited into a lord’s army, I rose to

to sound smarter. 8 I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny? d6 Ideal 1 Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good

Franchise Downtime

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

explore territory downtime activity can yield up all kinds of new opportunities and connections. Interesting NPCs might be revealed on a walkabout in the woods around Phandalin, or the characters might

be formalized and refined. The lizardfolk of the Mere of Dead Men and the Splintfig sisters are just two of the potential business partnerships from this episode, whether the characters engage those

Secrets in Waterdeep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

has revealed all she knows. The characters can have the book copied at the usual rates to have a way of referencing Sarah’s notes and sketches, but you can also assume that they remember any necessary

information from the book as the adventure continues. To get the characters into the mystery as quickly as possible, their trip to Waterdeep unfolds with no problems or random encounters, unless you

Warehouse Secrets

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

, and discusses nothing without receiving a “consulting fee” of 100 gp up front. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check can get her down to 50 gp, but no lower. Recently, Grotten

revealed too much activity, with people coming and going day and night. Grotten also noted that Dory has creatures watching his place that appear to be part human and part fish (Dory’s skum guards

Roleplaying

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

readily get involved in social interactions, you can create situations tailored for their characters. Perhaps the NPC in question is a family member or a contact of a particular adventurer and

is less comfortable with roleplaying, you can get them involved by asking them to describe their character’s actions during the conversation. Use Other Ability Scores. Consider the following

Franchise Downtime

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

, encouraging the players to engage in downtime activities before heading off for Phandalin can help them get comfortable with the idea of dedicating nonadventuring time to personal and business

of information can be revealed at the outset should hint at even more that remains to be discovered. Dragonsitting If the players helped Dabshabah, they might want to check up on the wyrmling. Helping

Path to Mystery

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

Path to Mystery Your first case influenced the types of mysteries you’re interested in. Why was this case so impactful, personal, or traumatic? Whom did it affect besides you? Why and how did you get

missing corpse. Ever since, other spectral clients have sought you out to help them find rest. 4 You revealed that the monsters terrorizing your home were illusions created by a cruel mage. The

Giant, Fog

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

reclaim their treasure or start a new hoard—by any means possible. Beleaguered Moguls. Though they live as ruthless raiders, fog giants remain tasteful and refined in their desires. They remember their

intimidation to get their way. A fog giant seeks out news and rumors of treasures that appeal to its sense of refinement, then tracks down and treats owners of those treasures to a show of force. Kicking

Setup

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

quarter when we get to Triboar, and the last half when the wagons return to Bargewright.” If pressed, the patrons add up-front bonuses, lump sums paid at the first rest stop on the outbound journey. The

drover. Five of the six wagons carry hidden treasure. Each treasure wagon has 100 gp in thin wooden coffers concealed under a false floor. All the vehicles are filled with mundane wares to sell in Triboar

Exploring Sigil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

of the Grease Pit to the posh cuisine of the Gastrognome, Sigil offers a taste of the multiverse. Get Ink at Fell’s Tattoos. A dabus (see Morte’s Planar Parade) named Fell runs a tattoo parlor in the

visiting Fell’s Tattoos or realize they have more refined tastes after partaking in cheap food or drink. Consider awarding inspiration (see the Player’s Handbook) whenever such observations happen. Quintin Gleim Parisa the bariaur tout guides visitors wherever they want to go in Sigil

Easthaven Town Hall (T1-T10)

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

partially concealed behind a tall, slender oil painting of fishing boats on Lac Dinneshere. It pulls open to reveal the speaker’s office (area T3) beyond. Any character who searches the wall for

, whereas the other chairs don’t. A secret door in the northwest corner is concealed behind a tapestry depicting a snow-capped mountain. It swings open into area T1. Any character who searches the

61. Control Room

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

host allows her an hour of study and contemplation, she concludes that the controls are a mystery and should be left alone. Violent Wongo urges his host to smash the controls. Concealed Crawlway A

flowing into the room, but the pipes can’t be stuffed while slime is pouring out of them. The slime covers the floor to a depth of 1 inch per round. If the crawlway to area 70 is exposed (see “Concealed

18. Study

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

the desk, its corners held down with stones. The two secret doors in this area are concealed behind swinging bookshelves, and can each be found with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation

, History, Medicine, Nature, Performance, Persuasion, Religion, or Sleight of Hand. Multiply the total of the check by 10 to get the gp value of the single most valuable book a character can find on that

18. Study

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

the desk, its corners held down with stones. The two secret doors in this area are concealed behind swinging bookshelves, and can each be found with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation

, History, Medicine, Nature, Performance, Persuasion, Religion, or Sleight of Hand. Multiply the total of the check by 10 to get the gp value of the single most valuable book a character can find on that

Folk Hero

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

or revealed my secret origin. 10 Recruited into a lord’s army, I rose to leadership and was commended for my heroism. Feature: Rustic Hospitality Since you come from the ranks of the common folk, you

smarter. 8 I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny? d6 Ideal 1 Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good) 2 Fairness. No one should get

Folk Hero

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

or revealed my secret origin. 10 Recruited into a lord’s army, I rose to leadership and was commended for my heroism. Feature: Rustic Hospitality Since you come from the ranks of the common folk, you

smarter. 8 I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny? d6 Ideal 1 Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good) 2 Fairness. No one should get

Oath of the Ancients

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

creature can use the Dodge action. If the creature’s true form is concealed by an illusion, shapeshifting, or other effect, that form is revealed while it is turned. Aura of Warding Beginning at 7th level

7. Mad Wizard's Retreat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

get back to her wife Urgala, whom she hasn’t seen in a decade. When last they were together, Urgala and Darribeth were living in Amphail, a town north of Waterdeep. In the intervening years, Urgala

memory is fuzzy on where and when she met her talking toad during her Underdark exploits. The quasit, which Darribeth calls Teeha, has not revealed its true form to her. In the form of a toad, it

Questioning Seekers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

people who want to speak with her. A successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check, or polite and persistent questioning, convinces her to talk to the characters, if only to get them to leave her

. After finding the information she needed, she prepared to leave three days ago. That’s when the Avowed informed her that her gift, The Dark Hunger, had revealed its true form, attacking and destroying

Meeting Paloma

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

months ago. One night while Paloma and three allies were traveling, trying to determine the source of the outbreak, a strange owl revealed itself to be a terrible fiend. They wounded the fiend, but it

shares a chilling story: “I was riding by Hollow after dark, trying to get home, when I saw movement up by the old mine entrance. Two gaunt figures were dragging some poor soul into the mine—had it

Obviator

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

); your choice of a vial of acid, a flask of alchemist’s fire, or a vial of antitoxin; and a hunting trap. Read the Opposition Also at rank 1, you can attempt to get a reading on one creature you can

. You still remember how to get the taste just right. 2 You were once the head dishwasher in a famous wizard’s college. 3 One of your parents was a healer in a small outpost, and they

Kobold Lairs

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

, abrupt dead-ends, tunnels that cross over or under one another, concealed passages, and other features that make the lair difficult for outsiders to navigate. Creatures larger than a kobold have to

kobolds to drop rocks, poisonous vermin, and other annoyances on those below. Escape Tunnels A kobold warren always has at least one escape tunnel that leads to a concealed surface exit, and the

Roleplaying a Hag

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

can’t get her hands on it, she’ll value the offering highly. A visitor who offers a desirable item as a bribe or a gift is more likely to get a fair deal from the hag, or at least likely to suffer less

when the true price of the deal is revealed. If a hag’s life is threatened, she will pretend to be weak and helpless if she thinks it will spare her life or buy her time to retaliate or escape. She’ll

Welcome to the City of Blades

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

placed to be phosphorescent mushrooms. The lights are proper lamps flanking two massive stone gates blocking the tunnel. Before you get a chance to examine the intricate carvings on the gates

characters first reached the road, six duergar watching invisibly started following them at a safe distance. Twelve more duergar soldiers are stationed in guardhouses concealed within the rocky walls of the

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