confident ways relies

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

elements that can tip the balance one way or the other. Goliaths happily rely on such benefits, but they are careful to remember that such an advantage can always be lost. A goliath who relies too

away in the night to seek the cold will of fate. In some ways, the goliath drive to outdo themselves feeds into the grim inevitability of their decline and death. A goliath would much rather die in

Starting the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

discuss an “advantageous opportunity” with someone named Verity Kye, who waits for them in the Brine Widow’s back room. ROLEPLAYING VERITY KYE Verity Kye is bold, confident, and genuinely kind—though

not always nice. Quentin’s betrayal cut her two ways—the deception from a potential business partner hurt, but such treachery from someone she called a friend was unforgivable. Verity has little

NPC Support

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

one of the following ways: The NPC uses the Help action to assist the character. If the character is dying, the NPC stabilizes them or carries them to a safer location. The NPC moves close enough to

the dragon to provide a distraction, allowing the character to move to a safer location or use a class feature that relies on an ally being near the dragon (such as Sneak Attack). What Can Vellynne Do

Right and Wrong

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

success might lead to new ways to reach a campaign goal. You might be absolutely confident that the characters will save those townsfolk and earn their trust, letting you use the townsfolk to reveal an

to do, do poorly, or do wrongly can be just as important as what they accomplish. Don’t let failure and setbacks derail an adventure or a campaign. Rather, look for ways that failure or partial

Disrupt Command

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

following ways. Assassination Killing one of Xanathar’s most trusted underlings, such as Ahmaergo or Noska Ur’gray, throws the day-to-day operation of the guild into chaos for a tenday. Blind Xanathar

Sylgar, it disintegrates the suspected conspirators, leaving gaping holes in the chain of command. IMPORTANT UNDERLINGS Xanathar relies on underlings for advice, information, and day-to-day

7: Bank

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

bank sports a teller’s window with a drop-down counter. A bespectacled halfling woman in a silk tabard sits behind the glass. Outside, a bored human guard stands watch. The banker, Quink, relies on the

. Grifter. Yvette is always hunting for new ways to get rich quick. Rumors “There’s an alms box at the temple that usually contains a few gold pieces. I hear Fazzir doesn’t even lock it.” (True) “If

Lay Out the Premise

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

as you’re planning adventures. If your adventure relies on certain events, plan for multiple ways they might come about, or be prepared for clever players to prevent those events from happening as

Bregan D'aerthe

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

the Eyecatcher, his flagship, and the Scarlet Marpenoth, a submarine mounted underneath it. He relies on three drow gunslingers — Fel’rekt Lafeen, Krebbyg Masq’il’yr, and Soluun Xibrindas — to do most

Xibrindas (see appendix B), is actually a Bregan D’aerthe spy. Bregan D’aerthe support comes in these ways: The adventurers receive small, unmarked black pouches of coins from an anonymous source. The

Intrigue

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

the pulse-pounding action of a pulp adventure, noir typically relies on intrigue — in every sense of the word — to keep the protagonists engaged as they move deeper into the story. Setting the Stage

Putting a mystery in front of the characters at the very start of the adventure sets the tone for what’s ahead and draws them in to the story. The Story Opening table offers some ways to draw the

Gloom Stalker

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

evading creatures that rely on darkvision. While in darkness, you are invisible to any creature that relies on darkvision to see you in that darkness. Iron Mind By 7th level, you have honed your ability

attack, you can make another weapon attack as part of the same action. Shadowy Dodge Starting at 15th level, you can dodge in unforeseen ways, with wisps of supernatural shadow around you. Whenever a

The Grand Design

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

. Lacking the numbers or the ability to overwhelm and dominate the entire population, a colony turns its research toward more effective ways to exert control, such as finding a way to amplify an elder

finds itself in circumstances where it can be outwardly aggressive, its members likely focus their research on ways to cause mass casualties with minimal risk to themselves, such as plagues or

Silver Dragon Adventures

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

dragon’s true identity. Silver dragons associate with just about any creatures, though, as long as they’re confident those creatures have good intentions—or could be convinced to change their ways. Silver

teaching them poetry. 6 Ogres keep a young silver dragon wyrmling as a pet, and the dragon has become dedicated to changing the ogres’ nefarious ways. Young Silver Dragon Connections d6

The Survivors' Response

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

Ozymandius relies on spirit guardians and spiritual weapon to wear down the characters. The veterans try to keep Ozymandius safe, possibly by standing in the doorway to his chamber. Odium shrinks back in

join them in battle against the characters. Bayleaf keeps an eye on the situation. If the party appears powerful and confident, he turns invisible as soon as he can and slips away to escape

Nettlebee Ranch

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

cult fanatic), is set in his ways and full of bluster. Bertram’s wife, Jayne (a commoner), is a no-nonsense lady who knows how to handle Wiggan, Bertram, and other loudmouths. She is afraid, though, and

of the way unless he is called upon to speak. Then, he makes a blustering speech about how confident he is the characters can make the fire witch pay for what she has done. Jayne, Darrow, Elisa, and

Modes of Travel

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

Modes of Travel The adventurers might find different ways to cross the Darklake, depending on how long they traverse it and who or what they encounter along the way. Since there is no wind in the

the water. Some are completely submerged, navigable only by those able to breathe underwater. Navigation. Without the sky or the stars to navigate by, any successful passage of the Darklake relies

The Elder Brain

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

elder brain and the rest of the illithids in the colony learn of it immediately. The colony relies on a collective memory, composed from the knowledge, experiences, and skills of all of its members

and stored within the elder brain. In some ways, a mind flayer colony is like a great library of lore stored within its members’ minds, with the elder brain as its librarian. Each individual illithid

Magic Item Special Features

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

about what the future holds. Butterflies and other harmless creatures might frolic in the item’s presence. 2 Confident. The item helps you feel self-assured. 3 Covetous. You become obsessed with material

clang, a shout, or a resonating gong—when used. 6 Metamorphic. The item periodically alters its appearance in slight ways. You have no control over these minor alterations, which have no effect on the

Special Features

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

item is imbued with illusion magic, allowing its bearer to alter the item’s appearance in minor ways. Such alterations don’t change how the item is worn, carried, or wielded, and they have no effect

what the future holds. Butterflies and other harmless creatures might frolic in the item’s presence. 2 Confident. The item helps its bearer feel self-assured. 3 Covetous. The item’s bearer becomes

Sports and Games

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

think our city’s gone mad. And in some ways it has, but it’s a madness that reaches its peak every summer with the Race of Eight Winds. Long ago, King Galifar used Dura as a proving ground for aerial

each of these brave jockeys rides a different flying creature—except for the gargoyle Carralag, who relies on his own wings! Speed is important, but merely surviving the race can be a challenge. The

Appendix D: Roleplaying Cards

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

precarious situations when he has an audience, confident that his speed and cunning will see him through danger. He leads by example rather than by dictate. Alignment. Chaotic evil. Personality Trait

relies on humor to defuse tension. Alignment. Lawful neutral. Personality Trait. “I’m generally positive, and I make jokes when I’m nervous or sense tension in the air.” Ideal. “I prefer to keep

Appendix: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

precarious situations when he has an audience, confident that his speed and cunning will see him through danger. He leads by example rather than by dictate. Alignment. Chaotic evil. Personality Trait

relies on humor to defuse tension. Alignment. Lawful neutral. Personality Trait. “I’m generally positive, and I make jokes when I’m nervous or sense tension in the air.” Ideal. “I prefer to keep

Wandering Emporium Businesses

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

! Elliach, a lawful evil human mage, collects and sells flasks of demon ichor. Exposure to demon ichor has warped Elliach in the following ways: Elliach’s arms have become tentacles with fingers at

the ends, increasing his reach by 5 feet. Elliach’s ears sprouted wings and flew away. Consequently, he is deaf. He relies on lip-reading and hand gestures. Elliach met Mahadi while on the run from debt

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

picture of the scene. Ask the Players, “What Do You Do?” If the players aren’t sure how to respond, suggest ways they could glean more information, like looking for tracks. Narrate the Results

it. In the “Bandit Ambush” encounter, a descriptive approach to roleplaying Pral, a smarmy bandit captain, might involve you describing his flashy smile or confident swagger. You might tell the

Cleric Subclasses

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

itself relies on the positive energy associated with this domain, so a Cleric of almost any religious tradition might choose it. This domain is particularly associated with agricultural deities, gods

Duplicity The illusion of your Invoke Duplicity has grown more powerful in the following ways. Shared Distraction. When you and your allies make attack rolls against a creature within 5 feet of the

World-Shaking Events

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

time and place where they live in monumental ways. When they fall from power or pass away, the ghost of their presence lingers. Determine the kind of leader that influences the new or passing era

reaction that affects every creature that uses or relies on it. You can eliminate a people, place, or thing that previously existed in a certain location or area in your campaign world. On a small scale, the

Hive Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

haphazardly stacked atop one another to conserve space. The crooked high-rises darken cramped alleys, many of which are dead ends in more ways than one. Many residents of the city avoid the ward when

. The night market relies on adventurers to settle disputes between vendors and their unrepentant clientele. Grease Pit Vicki Pangestu Hungry planar creatures gather in the Grease Pit, a streetfood

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

in one of two ways: The characters are making their way down a hallway in Gauntlgrym when they face the drow interlopers. The characters are with Bruenor Battlehammer when news of the theft of the

between them and the secret door. Confident that the tentacles will hold their enemies at bay, the drow mages then head toward the secret door and try to escape. The drow elite warriors and the shadow

Areas of the Earth Temple

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

southeast corner of the room is badly damaged, and the walls there are little more than rubble. The dwarves of Tyar-Besil were proud of their pastoral ways, and they celebrated their surface dominions

, he intends to pay back everyone who ever defied or insulted him. In combat, Marlos relies on his petrifying gaze to keep him safe from ranged attacks or spells, as he closes in to use Ironfang and

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