concerned risk grows to have related

Satyr Legacy

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

all, and the proper response to such a gift, as far as most satyrs are concerned, is to accept it with relish. Born of the Wild In their physical forms, satyrs embody a fusion of humanoid

longer below the knees. Short, soft hair grows down their neck and spine, along their shoulders, and on their forearms. Embracing Life Most satyrs believe that the other peoples of Theros are woefully

Clan Crafter

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

shield dwarf clans learned long ago that only proud fools who are more concerned for their egos than their craft turn away promising apprentices, even those of other races. If you aren’t a dwarf

as a clan crafter. (For instance, consider the words “guild” and “clan” to be interchangeable.) Your bond is almost certainly related to the master or the clan that taught

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

don’t share it. 3 I like to sound mysterious, because wisdom hidden grows deeper with time. 4 I have no patience with people who get in my way. 5 I love hearing about other

identity. 3 I have trouble trusting anyone but myself. 4 I have a particular vice that puts all my secrets at risk if I’m not careful. 5 I’m pretty sure I’ve done

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

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

beautiful and I love gazing upon it, but I abhor being wet. 4 Why should I risk damaging my splendid physique when I can fight with the power of my mind? 5 I am predictable only in my

’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Crystal Profusion. Natural stone within 6 miles of the lair grows plentiful crystal formations and

Ancient Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

attention. 3 The sea is beautiful and I love gazing upon it, but I abhor being wet. 4 Why should I risk damaging my splendid physique when I can fight with the power of my mind? 5 I am

surrounding a legendary topaz dragon’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Crystal Profusion. Natural stone within 6 miles of the lair grows

Darkling Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

, 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

for the beauty of art. A darkling might risk taking a peek at a sunset or lighting a tiny candle to glimpse the colors in a painting or a jewel. Elder Transformation. A wise and respected darkling can

Darkling Elder Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

much of its possessions. Love of Art. Despite their curse, darklings retain a fondness for the beauty of art. A darkling might risk taking a peek at a sunset or lighting a tiny candle to glimpse

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

colors. Halfling practicality extends beyond their clothing. They’re concerned with basic needs and simple pleasures and have little use for ostentation. Even the wealthiest of halflings keep their

more like closely related families than true subraces. Choose one of these subraces or one from another source.

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, they might build a warren and make a permanent home there, while continuing to expand the town’s sewers as the community grows. These so-called “city kobolds” live underground but

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

Temples

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

Temples In Aerenal, the temples of the Undying Court are step pyramids built from stone. In Khorvaire, shrines to the Court use imported Aereni densewood, a particularly tough lumber that grows only

on the island. Regardless of form, the walls are engraved with stories about the Undying Councilors that serve as the particular patrons of the temple, usually those related to the local priests. Oalian of the Towering Wood

Special Favors

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

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.

A Job Offer

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

A Job Offer Mayor Gale is desperate to retrieve the Elemental Gems before the next storm. She is also concerned because the Corsairs’ leader, Captain Brandle, has never before raided a settlement

, which makes this morning’s raid troubling. She suspects the black dragon is related to the pirates’ new brutality. Mayor Gale offers the characters 500 GP to infiltrate the Corsairs’ hideout in

Special Favors

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

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.

Godefroy's Torment

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

Godefroy’s Torment Lord Godefroy is an abyss of grief and rage, tormented by the following circumstances: Godefroy is concerned only with his own misery; the suffering of the other spirits in Mordent

escaping his undead existence. However, he can’t grasp even its basic workings and is frustrated by every delay and malfunction related to the device. FOUNDATIONS OF HORROR Three years after the 1983

Fighter

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

the heart of every fighter’s motivation lies the same basic truth: it is better to wound than to be wounded. Although some adventuring fighters risk their lives fighting for glory or treasure, others

are primarily concerned with the welfare of others. They put more value on the well-being of the society, the village, or the group than on their own safety. Even if there’s gold in the offing, the

Travel to the Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

the shape of three swirling lightning bolts. The town council sees this strange phenomenon and becomes concerned. Earlier that morning a group of settlers left to pick up supplies at the inn. The

decided not to risk trying to complete the journey to the inn, but the other soldier sent to guard the caravan agreed to stay and keep an eye on the situation.

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

Preserve of the Ancestors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel

Preserve of the Ancestors The Preserve of the Ancestors is a sprawling, domed wilderness cut into the heart of the Auroral Diamond. Lush vegetation grows directly out of the diamond, and the expanse

jewels and assemble into amalgamations known as Incarnates. Some are small collections of spirits, but the greatest—related to the citadel’s founding civilizations—are larger-than-life beings that embody the wisdom of ages (see the “Incarnates” section for details).

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!

Preserve of the Ancestors

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

Preserve of the Ancestors The Preserve of the Ancestors is a sprawling, domed wilderness cut into the heart of the Auroral Diamond. Lush vegetation grows directly out of the diamond, and the expanse

jewels and assemble into amalgamations known as Incarnates. Some are small collections of spirits, but the greatest—related to the citadel’s founding civilizations—are larger-than-life beings that embody the wisdom of ages (see the “Incarnates” section for details).

A Treasury of Dragons

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

dragons of the worlds of D&D. It introduces the gem dragons—a family of five dragon kinds—as well as a variety of other Dragons and dragon-related monsters, character options, and inspirations. This

), feats, and roleplaying suggestions that can connect characters of any class to a draconic theme. Chapter 2 discusses magic related to dragons, including new spells, magic items, and draconic gifts

Chamber Campaign Themes

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

might also get involved. Unfortunately for the adventurers, the dragons are not necessarily any more concerned for their well-being than the Lords of Dust are, and the characters might have to consort

for the world in the long term, or a short-term triumph that carries tremendous risk for the world in the distant (or not too distant) future. Another possibility is that the adventurers are openly

Demon Ichor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Flesh Warping table. A spell that removes a curse ends all ichor-related warping effects on a creature. Ichor-Coated Weapons Demon ichor is sticky enough to adhere to most weapons. A creature in Avernus

head on the end of stalks. 11–15 The target’s hands grow claws, which can be used as daggers. 16–20 One of the target’s legs grows longer than the other, reducing its walking speed by 10

An Unexpected Message

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

to our world. The mask is here in Xonthal’s Tower, being studied and guarded by only a handful of wizards, including myself. “The danger of my treason becoming known grows with every passing day

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.

An Unexpected Message

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

to our world. The mask is here in Xonthal’s Tower, being studied and guarded by only a handful of wizards, including myself. “The danger of my treason becoming known grows with every passing day

, and that 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.

Valachan

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

, poisonous flower blossom, rusty foot trap In the jungles of Valachan, survivors must guard their hearts lest something monstrous eat them. For some, that risk is worth the reward of the unusual plants and

magical creatures this land is home to. But Valachan is fiercely protected by its Darklord, the devious and immortal hunter Chakuna. She roams the jungles hunting dangerous beasts—and when she grows

Adventure Synopsis

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

townsfolk concerned, including reports of bandit attacks on the roads, piracy on the Dessarin River, and monster sightings too close to town. But the mystery that has keen observers of the region most

concerned is the disappearance of a delegation traveling overland from the city of Mirabar to Waterdeep. The delegation stopped in the tiny village of Beliard, where the members mentioned their intent

General Features

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

General Features Map 2.1: Raider CampView Player Version Boulders. The boulders are difficult terrain and provide three-quarters cover. Brush. The brush around the site grows to a height of 4 to 6

the climb without falling. If characters are concerned about keeping quiet, then a successful DC 10 Dexterity (Stealth) check ensures that no rocks break loose and rattle down. Tents. The raiders live

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

General Features Boulders. The boulders are difficult terrain and provide three-quarters cover. Brush. The brush around the site grows to a height of 4 to 6 feet. It is tough and dense, making it

are concerned about keeping quiet, then a successful DC 10 Dexterity (Stealth) check ensures that no rocks break loose and rattle down. Tents. The raiders live in circular huts made from closely spaced

Athreos's Influence

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

shells. Ultimately, he seems most concerned with whether a mortal has prepared for death, keeping payment ready out of respect and as a personal memento mori. Those whose bodies are burned, buried, or

of the Tartyx River unprepared, though, risk being stranded, as Athreos refuses to ferry those who can’t pay. Athreos is also invoked as the god of passage, as well as the deity with dominion over

Age, Hoards, and Power

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

dragons’ power is related to both age and the size of their hoards in ways that clever dragons—and would-be dragonslayers—can exploit. Wyrmlings Wyrmling dragons begin acquiring hoards as soon as they can

influence throughout the area as regional effects. As dragons age and amass larger hoards, they tend to establish multiple lairs. This serves partly to mitigate risk—there’s less chance of a dragon

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

world, and the region’s transformation grows more extreme. The odd but still mundane weather gives way to storms that drop burning embers, or winds that shriek in all directions, seizing living

Patriars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

have to travel the Lower City always do so with guards, and still risk robbery or worse violence. Many patriar families hire proxies to carry out their business in the Lower City or Outer City. If

. Prominent Patriar Families Below are the names of and a few details about many of the other patriar families in the city. Belt owns horses for sale and exchange. Bormul is related to the Bormul

Patriars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

have to travel the Lower City always do so with guards, and still risk robbery or worse violence. Many patriar families hire proxies to carry out their business in the Lower City or Outer City. If

. PROMINENT PATRIAR FAMILIES Below are the names of and a few details about many of the other patriar families in the city. Belt owns horses for sale and exchange. Bormul is related to the Bormul

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