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Returning 35 results for 'conflict waiting rogue'.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Swashbuckling Rapier-wielding sailors fight off boarding sahuagin. Ghouls lurk in derelict ships, waiting to devour treasure hunters. Dashing rogues and charming paladins weave their way through
palace intrigues and leap from balconies onto waiting horses below. The swashbuckling adventures of pirates and musketeers suggest opportunities for a dynamic campaign. The characters typically spend more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Swashbuckling Rapier-wielding sailors fight off boarding sahuagin. Ghouls lurk in derelict ships, waiting to devour treasure hunters. Dashing rogues and charming paladins weave their way through
palace intrigues and leap from balconies onto waiting horses below. The swashbuckling adventures of pirates and musketeers suggest opportunities for a dynamic campaign. The characters typically spend more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
What Dwells Here? Control of this level is contested between an aboleth and a tribe of kuo-toa. The drow of House Auvryndar watch this conflict intently, waiting to see who comes out on top before making any push of their own. Various other Underdark species vie for a place in these caverns.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
What Dwells Here? Control of this level is contested between an aboleth and a tribe of kuo-toa. The drow of House Auvryndar watch this conflict intently, waiting to see who comes out on top before making any push of their own. Various other Underdark species vie for a place in these caverns.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Rogue Can a Rogue use Sneak Attack more than once per round? The Sneak Attack description specifies that you can use the feature once per turn, but it’s not limited to your turn. The feature also
Opportunity Attack from you. If the requirements for Sneak Attack are met, your Opportunity Attack can benefit from that feature. Does Uncanny Dodge work automatically against every attack a Rogue gets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Rogue Can a Rogue use Sneak Attack more than once per round? The Sneak Attack description specifies that you can use the feature once per turn, but it’s not limited to your turn. The feature also
Opportunity Attack from you. If the requirements for Sneak Attack are met, your Opportunity Attack can benefit from that feature. Does Uncanny Dodge work automatically against every attack a Rogue gets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One Grung Above
b’Ang’r’Ang 5th-level Grung Rogue Outlander Mastermind As a higher caste hunter and purple grung, b’Ang’r’Ang is the tactical, courageous leader and devoted mentor of b’Lip, b’Loop, b’Leep, and
b’Lahp. The most conscientious of the group, she bears the burden of responsibility for her green cousins, which previously led to conflict with b’Lip, who prefers to act before thinking. Recognizing her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One Grung Above
b’Ang’r’Ang 5th-level Grung Rogue Outlander Mastermind As a higher caste hunter and purple grung, b’Ang’r’Ang is the tactical, courageous leader and devoted mentor of b’Lip, b’Loop, b’Leep, and
b’Lahp. The most conscientious of the group, she bears the burden of responsibility for her green cousins, which previously led to conflict with b’Lip, who prefers to act before thinking. Recognizing her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
, but you get to pick the die. The upshot of this fact is that a rogue, for instance, who has disadvantage on an attack roll couldn’t use Sneak Attack even if the rogue uses the Lucky feat to pick the
, and we know that a specific rule trumps a general rule if they conflict with each other. If a DM wants advantage and disadvantage to play their normal roles even when the Lucky feat is used, here’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
, but you get to pick the die. The upshot of this fact is that a rogue, for instance, who has disadvantage on an attack roll couldn’t use Sneak Attack even if the rogue uses the Lucky feat to pick the
, and we know that a specific rule trumps a general rule if they conflict with each other. If a DM wants advantage and disadvantage to play their normal roles even when the Lucky feat is used, here’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
and Tavern. Volothamp Geddarm, the famous explorer and raconteur, has a quest for them — one that entangles the characters in a bitter conflict between two nefarious organizations. If the adventurers
complete his quest, Volo rewards them handsomely. Yet a much greater prize lies hidden somewhere in the City of Splendors, waiting to be claimed. Waterdeep: Dragon Heist is a Dungeons & Dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
and Tavern. Volothamp Geddarm, the famous explorer and raconteur, has a quest for them — one that entangles the characters in a bitter conflict between two nefarious organizations. If the adventurers
complete his quest, Volo rewards them handsomely. Yet a much greater prize lies hidden somewhere in the City of Splendors, waiting to be claimed. Waterdeep: Dragon Heist is a Dungeons & Dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
cities. The leaders of the Alliance know that the order will survive only if its members support each other, requiring a balance between pride and diplomacy. Rogue agents within the Lords’ Alliance are
cold and rain, waiting for battle while hunger gnaws at their bellies? Many wish to reap the rewards of a good harvest, but few care to remove the stones and till the fields for planting.
“The Lords
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
cities. The leaders of the Alliance know that the order will survive only if its members support each other, requiring a balance between pride and diplomacy. Rogue agents within the Lords’ Alliance are
cold and rain, waiting for battle while hunger gnaws at their bellies? Many wish to reap the rewards of a good harvest, but few care to remove the stones and till the fields for planting.
“The Lords
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
or to define what could be? The perspective of substance emphasizes physical reality. In this view, math is embodied in the natural forces of the multiverse, waiting to be discovered by those with the
substance-theory conflict a scholar more likely aligns with. Quandrix Scholars d8 Scholar Principle 1 Abstractor, using magic to stretch the possibilities of space Theory 2 Augmenter, making creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
terms of strategy and maneuvering, and see herself as just a pawn in a much larger game. A cleric, by contrast, might see himself as a willing servant in a god’s unfolding plan or a conflict brewing
sometimes advance in more than one class. A rogue might switch direction in life and swear the oath of a paladin. A barbarian might discover latent magical ability and dabble in the sorcerer class while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
terms of strategy and maneuvering, and see herself as just a pawn in a much larger game. A cleric, by contrast, might see himself as a willing servant in a god’s unfolding plan or a conflict brewing
sometimes advance in more than one class. A rogue might switch direction in life and swear the oath of a paladin. A barbarian might discover latent magical ability and dabble in the sorcerer class while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
conflict are as good as dead, but circumstances might necessitate one or more characters moving unseen through the ranks of devils and hordes of demons. Such a plan might include causing a distraction that
moves the battle in a different direction, waiting for a demon surge (or creating one) to disturb the stalemate enough to sneak through, or magical disguises that would allow characters to pass
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
or to define what could be? The perspective of substance emphasizes physical reality. In this view, math is embodied in the natural forces of the multiverse, waiting to be discovered by those with the
substance-theory conflict a scholar more likely aligns with. Quandrix Scholars d8 Scholar Principle 1 Abstractor, using magic to stretch the possibilities of space Theory 2 Augmenter, making creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
party into conflict with the most prominent villains in the Domains of Dread. Use the statistics of a human archmage to represent Firan. He is accompanied by an imp named Skeever, who appears as a
piebald raven. Consider the following plots when featuring Firan in an adventure: The characters happen upon Firan, who claims to be waiting for them. He offers insight into rare magic or their ongoing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
conflict are as good as dead, but circumstances might necessitate one or more characters moving unseen through the ranks of devils and hordes of demons. Such a plan might include causing a distraction that
moves the battle in a different direction, waiting for a demon surge (or creating one) to disturb the stalemate enough to sneak through, or magical disguises that would allow characters to pass
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
party into conflict with the most prominent villains in the Domains of Dread. Use the statistics of a human archmage to represent Firan. He is accompanied by an imp named Skeever, who appears as a
piebald raven. Consider the following plots when featuring Firan in an adventure: The characters happen upon Firan, who claims to be waiting for them. He offers insight into rare magic or their ongoing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Reaction Annoyed that the characters have brought Prince Xeleth’s fleet to his doorstep, Vocath does all he can to prevent the characters from dragging him deeper into their conflict with the Xaryxian
Empire—first by insisting that the characters comply with Xeleth’s demands, and then by discouraging the Doomspace factions from doing anything that might escalate the current conflict at his base
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Reaction Annoyed that the characters have brought Prince Xeleth’s fleet to his doorstep, Vocath does all he can to prevent the characters from dragging him deeper into their conflict with the Xaryxian
Empire—first by insisting that the characters comply with Xeleth’s demands, and then by discouraging the Doomspace factions from doing anything that might escalate the current conflict at his base
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
small groups called covens.
“Our intrepid rogue climbed up the shaft to secure a rope. There was a gasp, and the rope fell. We never saw her again.”
— An adventurer’s account of a grell attack in
monstrous inhabitants of the dungeon complex it calls home, staying out of the adventurers’ way as they dispose of larger threats while waiting for the right time to strike.
Grell
Medium
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
small groups called covens.
“Our intrepid rogue climbed up the shaft to secure a rope. There was a gasp, and the rope fell. We never saw her again.”
— An adventurer’s account of a grell attack in
monstrous inhabitants of the dungeon complex it calls home, staying out of the adventurers’ way as they dispose of larger threats while waiting for the right time to strike.
Grell
Medium
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
conflict with the vile daelkyr. These flesh-warping lords of madness were eventually trapped in Khyber by wise orcish druids, but ruins are all that remain of that great empire.
Modern civilization
artifacts and other treasures far beyond the capabilities of any modern artificer. But there is more to the past than treasures waiting to be found. Stories say that demons and dragons are fighting a long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
conflict with the vile daelkyr. These flesh-warping lords of madness were eventually trapped in Khyber by wise orcish druids, but ruins are all that remain of that great empire.
Modern civilization
artifacts and other treasures far beyond the capabilities of any modern artificer. But there is more to the past than treasures waiting to be found. Stories say that demons and dragons are fighting a long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
warring giant families whose conflict threatens a town. 6 Adventurers investigating a series of kidnappings discover a stone giant carrying people into the Underdark as an offering to Karontor. 7
older dragons. The giant hopes to provoke a conflict between giants and dragons that will lead to Surtur cleansing the world with fire. 11 When winter stretches too long, food grows scarce and a priest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
warring giant families whose conflict threatens a town. 6 Adventurers investigating a series of kidnappings discover a stone giant carrying people into the Underdark as an offering to Karontor. 7
older dragons. The giant hopes to provoke a conflict between giants and dragons that will lead to Surtur cleansing the world with fire. 11 When winter stretches too long, food grows scarce and a priest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
years. It was crippled by a long and bitter conflict with the daelkyr and their aberrant armies; even though the daelkyr were defeated, the seeds of madness took root in the empire and tore it apart
khesh’dar (“silent folk”), learning the skills of rogue, monk, or ranger. The khesh’dar are spreading agents across the Five Nations, and you never know when a city goblin might turn out to be a deadly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
years. It was crippled by a long and bitter conflict with the daelkyr and their aberrant armies; even though the daelkyr were defeated, the seeds of madness took root in the empire and tore it apart
khesh’dar (“silent folk”), learning the skills of rogue, monk, or ranger. The khesh’dar are spreading agents across the Five Nations, and you never know when a city goblin might turn out to be a deadly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
–88 A rogue tries to swindle other passengers by using marked cards. 89–90 A House Tharashk inquisitive examines the floor of the vessel very carefully, offering no explanation. 91–92 A group of
. 99–00 Roll twice more; the two travelers indicated are about to come to a very obvious conflict of some kind (verbal or physical).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
–88 A rogue tries to swindle other passengers by using marked cards. 89–90 A House Tharashk inquisitive examines the floor of the vessel very carefully, offering no explanation. 91–92 A group of
. 99–00 Roll twice more; the two travelers indicated are about to come to a very obvious conflict of some kind (verbal or physical).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
) include the following: “Are you alive or just waiting to be conjured?” “Get out of my extradimensional space!” “There’s a knot in the Weave! I can’t untie it!” “Halaster’s not home right now
amount of space the drow take up on levels 3, 10, and 12. He’s also concerned that the conflict between the githyanki on level 16 and the mind flayers on level 17 could spiral out of control