concerned revelation grow to have resolve

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

died, you had a revelation about your existence. 2 Captured. You spent months enduring thirst, starvation, and torture at the hands of your enemy, but you never broke. 3 Sacrifice.

eradicated. 6 My commander betrayed my unit, and I will have revenge. D6 FLAW 1 I grow combative and unpredictable when I drink. 2 I find civilian life

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

insults with vengeance. Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They

skill with sword, bow, and strategy. Hidden Woodland Realms Most elves dwell in small forest villages hidden among the trees. Elves hunt game, gather food, and grow vegetables, and their skill and

Tiers of Play

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

Tiers of Play As characters grow in power, their ability to change the world around them grows with them. It helps to think ahead when creating your campaign to account for this change. As the

hopes of striking a useful alliance. The tiers of play represent the ideal milestones for introducing new world-shaking events to the campaign. As the characters resolve one event, a new danger arises

Ephara's Influence

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

culture fall under Ephara’s influence. Scholarship is closely connected to Ephara, as is art—particularly poetry, sculpture, and architecture. Ephara is also highly concerned with civic wisdom and

justice, and many politicians and other leaders seek her guidance in how to rule. Ephara’s Goals Ephara seeks always to further cities: establishing them, protecting them, and seeing them grow. She supports

Adventure Start

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

, roaming monsters, suspicious strangers, and unseasonable weather. The five factions know about the overdue delegation and are concerned enough to send agents to investigate. Characters affiliated with

these factions are contacted and asked to help out. Tell each player in private why his or her faction is concerned about the missing delegation. The exact reasons for each faction are described as

Factions in Athas

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

important common values and work toward the same end: the destruction of slavery. They fulfill something like the role of the Order of the Gauntlet in Athas. The Free are not directly concerned with

to all who employ defiling magic. No great druid organizations span the entire Tyr Region, but a number of smaller, localized druid circles are concerned with the disturbances and disasters triggered

Creating a Green Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

hate how much people think they matter in a world that was old before their kind even learned the idea of names. 3 The more the merrier as far as I’m concerned: more to control, more to torture

allow others to dwell in my forest—if they act as my eyes, ears, and occasional playthings in return. 8 I harbor no animosity toward anyone. Let me grow ancient with my forest, and I’ll leave you

Worshiping Kruphix

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

held only unmoving stars. The great Silence of the gods serves as the backdrop for numerous tales of heroism and sacrifice. Many alive today witnessed the sky go dark and the temples grow quiet. Most

of some omen or in a personal epiphany. Such a revelation isn’t always positive, though, as Kruphix often imparts a glimpse of cosmic truths for which mortals have no possible context.

Aberrant Mind

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

by the spell. Psychic Defenses 6th-level Aberrant Mind feature You gain resistance to psychic damage, and you have advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened. Revelation in Flesh

glistens with mucus or shines with an otherworldly light. You gain a swimming speed equal to twice your walking speed, and you can breathe underwater. Moreover, gills grow from your neck or fan out

Plane of Earth

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

Plane of Earth Earth symbolizes stability, rigidity, stern resolve, and tradition. The plane’s position opposite the Plane of Air in the ring of the Elemental Planes reflects its opposition to

process their ores and shape their precious metals. The border region between the planes of Water and Earth is a horrid swamp where twisted, gnarled trees and thick, stinging vines grow from the dense

Iroas's Influence

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

followers to hone their bodies and minds just as they hone their blades. He is certain that to slacken his vigilance and grow lazy would guarantee his demise at the edge of his brother’s blood-soaked

, Iroas is the one who advocates restraint and calm. More often than not, the two deities agree where matters of justice and honor are concerned.

Reality Dawns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Alustriel and Tasha are concerned, since Kas is just as evil as Vecna. Because Kas took such pains to manipulate the characters into finding the Rod of Seven Parts, Alustriel realizes the awful truth and

late. Regardless of the characters’ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the rules in the “Power of Secrets” section in this book’s introduction.

Decisionist

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

to Head Office. Decisionists are also concerned with franchise morale and teamwork, helping all members of the franchise work together effectively. All decisionists vary in their approach to the task

franchise party. Noteworthy Decisionists: Donaar Blit’zen (“C” Team), Kelshi Annab Essential Functions: Receive one extra vote on franchise matters; resolve interparty conflicts Position Proficiencies: In

Creating a Rival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

created for themselves. Example Rivals d20 Rival 1 Tax collector who is convinced the characters are dodging fees 2 Politician who is concerned that the characters are causing more trouble than they

you resolve one or more workweeks of downtime, pick one of the ways a rival’s plans might be advanced and introduce it into play. Think about how a rival might operate in order to bring specific

Marine

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

. You hid underwater to avoid detection by enemies and held your breath for an extremely long time. Just before you would have died, you had a revelation about your existence. 2 Captured. You spent

fellow marine captured by an elusive enemy. 5 Fear leads to tyranny, and both must be eradicated. 6 My commander betrayed my unit, and I will have revenge. Marine Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I grow combative

Scourge of Worlds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

concerned with greater matters, and inclined to go their separate ways unless a powerful leader can keep them under control long enough for the virus to take hold. During the first stages of an abyssal

incursion, the natural world recoils from the demonic presence. Plants become twisted versions of themselves. Leering faces appear in leaf patterns, vines writhe of their own accord, and trees grow

Telemy Hill

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

the Material Plane at times. The wandering hill interacts with others by way of the ancient willow trees that grow on its slopes. Some time ago, a key-collecting goblin named Jingle Jangle took

a breeze despite the absence of one. Telemy Hill is approximately half a square mile wide. A narrow game trail leads to Jingle Jangle’s den at the pinnacle of the hill. The willows that grow on the

Interacting with Townsfolk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

leader’s, as described below. Nature Lovers Herbalists, naturalists, and druids came to Arborean Springs not long after the fall of the githyanki exiles’ realm, drawn by the special plants that grow

is known about the Gardens of Xabazhut. Circle members know the gardens grow in a stepped structure made up of three tiers. The first tier is called the Garden of Sacred Repose, the second is the

Introduction

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

to collapse under our weight? Unlike a game of make-believe, D&D gives structure to the stories, a way of determining the consequences of the adventurers’ action. Players roll dice to resolve whether

adventurers grow in might as the campaign continues. Each monster defeated, each adventure completed, and each treasure recovered not only adds to the continuing story, but also earns the adventurers new

The Halfling Adventurer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

The Halfling Adventurer Who knows where a hero’s spirit will grow? Even the smallest seed can produce the mightiest tree. — Elminster Aumar, Sage of Shadowdale Everything about halflings, from

first wanders away from the village, seemingly by accident, or one day hops on a log and tries to set off down the river, the parents are concerned but not alarmed. They attribute these acts of

Introduction

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

to collapse under our weight? Unlike a game of make-believe, D&D gives structure to the stories, a way of determining the consequences of the adventurers’ action. Players roll dice to resolve

adventurers grow in might as the campaign continues. Each monster defeated, each adventure completed, and each treasure recovered not only adds to the continuing story, but also earns the adventurers

Reaching the Bottom

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

the giant crane flies off, read the following boxed text aloud: Sticky mud squelches beneath your feet. Tangled mangroves grow out of pools of rippling water, half hidden by the thick fog, and purple

(Intimidation) group check. If the group check succeeds, the brigands are cowed by the characters’ resolve and retreat into the swamp rather than risk getting whomped by the party. On a failed check, the

Inside the Combine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

far from nature that they become “adrift.” It espouses the idea that nature left undisturbed will evolve toward adaptive traits and increased strength. Nature will flourish and grow, and every creature

creatures. Utopians generally interpret the Holdfast principle as being about staying rooted in nature, and the Upwelling as concerned with slow, predictable, cyclical improvement. So they remain hidden in

(Mis)Fortune

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

unusual side effects. Anyone drinking the water gains the poisoned condition for 1 hour and has a 50 percent chance to spontaneously grow an extra head. The extra head can speak, see, and hear, but

appears to trigger the duergar’s sudden growth and battle prowess, but they drink only to firm up their resolve. See “Development” below.) The duergar are too inebriated to turn invisible. Because night

Jergal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

tomb isn’t marked with the person’s name. Few people favor Jergal as a deity, and most who do are concerned with the dispensation of the dead in some way. Priests of Jergal serve communities as

— l promise to serve and guide you as your seneschal until you grow comfortable with the position.” Then, before the stunned trio could react, the Lord of the Dead asked, “Who among you shall rule

Scarlet Brotherhood

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

, he is too young to temper his views with a realistic assessment of the risks. Ideal. Anders believes that freedom is the root of happiness. He pays his employees well and wants to help Saltmarsh grow

two personalities. He appears to be a concerned, fatherly figure, a loyal retainer who worries about his young master. With a few moments of focus, however, he can shift to become a cold-blooded

Kianna's Farmhouse Locations

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

and corn struggle to grow in the fields surrounding the house. Any character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Nature) check can tell the plants around this farm are sickly because something’s

soul shaker’s evil and the excavations of the crawling claws have spoiled the land around the house. If Proclaimer Ward is with the party, the Proclaimer investigates the crops and grows concerned

Quandrix Scholars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

if there is sufficient room for it to grow. It has advantage on attack rolls and on ability checks and saving throws that rely on Strength. Contract. The professor becomes Small. Its walking speed

professors tweak probability to impede attacks and strike at the minds of their foes with lancing equations that disrupt the opponent’s resolve. Professors of theory hold that altering the way a person

Adventure Models

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

giants.” The adventurers fight their way up the ordning until their final confrontation with the fire giant king—and the revelation that the giants are merely pawns in the schemes of some sinister drow

there serve them while they recover. 2 A dragon and a giant, in the middle of a fierce battle, suddenly fall from the sky into a town square. Neither combatant is concerned about protecting the people

Sorcerer Subclasses

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

Charmed or Frightened condition. Level 14: Revelation in Flesh You can unleash the aberrant truth hidden within yourself. As a Bonus Action, you can spend 1 Sorcery Point or more to magically alter

Swim Speed equal to twice your Speed, and you can breathe underwater. Gills grow from your neck or flare behind your ears, and your fingers become webbed or you grow wriggling cilia. Glistening Flight

Stone Giants

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

. But even where boulder tossing is concerned, artistry is fundamental to the effort. A stone giant hurling a boulder isn’t only performing a feat of strength but is also striving to display consummate

yet, since the revelation of that fact would herald Annam’s return. Ever since Ostoria fell and Annam abandoned his children, no sole king or emperor has ruled over giantkind. According to legend, the

Dragon Organizations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

activities of dragonmarked families and heirs. Prophetic Dragonsight. Most agents of the Chamber assume the Draconic Prophecy is concerned only with the unfolding of possible futures on Eberron. A

: Dragonsight Revelation. The dragon can add half its proficiency bonus, rounded down, to any ability check it makes that uses a skill with which it lacks proficiency. Reverence for Sardior. A central tenet of

Greater Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

wide cavern is strewn with boulders. A gaping sinkhole drops down near the cave’s center and plummets into darkness. Two gas spores grow in this cavern, one tucked among the boulders near the sinkhole

auras of blue and pink light. Many-faceted crystals grow around the periphery, reflecting the light in scintillating patterns. This dimly lit cave is a planar nexus through which Iggwilv once

Palace of Spires Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

perpetually in full bloom. The reflecting pool is 1 foot deep. Sundial. The sundial here functions identically to the one in the hedge maze (area G21), but the leaves required to operate it don’t grow within

couple. They’re fiercely protective of the pair. Breaking the Enchantment. If the characters break the fountain’s enchantment on Argus and Hamish, the two are grateful but ultimately resolve to remain

Skytower Shelter Locations

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

. The scripture on the runestone is written in Dwarvish and is concerned with the glory and honor found in battle and in competition. This honor is not always granted, however, because glory comes

participants fail at the same time, the contest ends in a tie. Any character who wins a rock-holding contest earns the respect of the goliaths in this cave. That respect can grow into friendship, provided

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