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Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

letting the thermals hold them aloft. In battle, they prove dynamic and acrobatic fliers, moving with remarkable speed and grace, diving to lash opponents with weapons or talons before turning and flying

survivors. These aarakocra and their descendants have sworn vengeance against the dragon and may be seen scouring the lands of the North and Cormyr for signs of their foe. Their only remaining settlement

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

. — Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman, Dragons of Autumn Twilight Elves are a magical people of otherworldly grace, living in the world but not entirely part of it. They live in places of

magic, art and artistry, music and poetry, and the good things of the world. Slender and Graceful With their unearthly grace and fine features, elves appear hauntingly beautiful to humans and members

Nondeadly Resolutions

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

. The characters might knock out enemies, intimidate them into running away, bribe them for information, or otherwise find creative ways to resolve conflicts. Use your discretion, and if the characters attempt to resolve encounters without violence, go with it if the story allows.

Nondeadly Resolutions This adventure sets up a number of encounters for the characters to fight their foes. However, other nondeadly resolutions are equally valid ways to resolve enemy encounters

Nondeadly Resolutions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

many enemy encounters. The characters might knock out enemies, intimidate them into running away, bribe them for information, or otherwise find creative ways to resolve conflicts. Use your discretion

Nondeadly Resolutions This adventure is full of encounters in which the characters may wish to fight their foes. However, noncombat or another nondeadly resolution is an equally valid way to resolve

Locking the Cage

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

Lady can cause all the city’s portals to cease functioning. This grinds the city to a halt; food and drink can’t enter the city, sewage and refuse pool in the streets, and corpses stack in the Mortuary with no hope of being interred. This compels the factions to quickly resolve their conflicts.

Time in the Campaign

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

Time in the Campaign Most conflicts in a D&D campaign take weeks or months of in-world time to resolve. A typical campaign concludes within a year of in-world time unless you allow the characters to

Noteworthy Sites

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

eventually, whether to smuggle goods, avoid taxes, or quietly resolve conflicts. Society lieutenants run gambling dens disguised as tea rooms along the pier, while samurai and scoundrels test their

Mutual Respect

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

Conflict. Conflicts between characters sometimes surface conflicts between players. These conflicts are best handled away from the gaming table. Encourage the players to resolve their conflict outside the

behavior is interfering with everyone else’s enjoyment, everyone has a stake in helping to resolve the issue. Setting Expectations Before you assemble a group around a game table, pitch the

Breaking the Archetypes

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

makes them invaluable additions to any franchise — especially if that spirit encompasses the fight for profits. As a samurai, your impressive combat skills are matched by your social grace and wisdom

, providing a boon to your franchise’s standing in the community. Any franchise could do worse than having you as its public face — especially when your sense of quiet resolve is needed to quietly resolve some unexpected business disaster.

Camp Reconnaissance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

declare Vogler’s neutrality in all conflicts, ask the mysterious army’s intentions, and welcome them to meet with the mayor. But before the mayor can develop a plan further, Cudgel returns. Cudgel’s

Report Cudgel Ironsmile returns to Vogler accompanied by the lieutenant of her scouts, the human Jeyev Veldrews. Cudgel shares the following information: She believes Jeyev and her remaining troops

Fireside Contests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

awards the party a potion of fire giant strength. Cloud Giant’s Grace Each competitor must carry a 200-pound boulder across a 150-foot-wide lava field. If the boulder touches the ground, the

field at the end of the second round, creating potential safe spots for competitors to jump between to avoid touching the lava field. Prize. If a character wins the contest of cloud giant’s grace, Diasma

Mutual Respect

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

behavior is interfering with everyone else’s enjoyment, everyone has a stake in helping to resolve the issue. Setting Expectations Before you assemble a group around a game table, pitch the

adventures you’re thinking about running to your prospective players. Note the in-world conflicts that might arise, the setting’s overall tone, and the themes you’d like to explore. (The “Every DM Is Unique

Umbraxakar

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

Umbraxakar The shadow dragon Umbraxakar used to be a lawful good bronze dragon named Glyster. Fond of assuming human form, Glyster was Vanrak Moonstar’s friend and companion, remaining by the noble’s

side even after Vanrak’s fall from grace. Glyster tried to turn Vanrak away from the worship of Shar, to no avail, and the dragon sank into despair. In this forlorn state, he allowed Shar’s priests

The Dungeon Master

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

. An adventure typically hinges on the successful completion of a quest, and can be as short as a single game session. Longer adventures might embroil players in great conflicts that require multiple

game sessions to resolve. When strung together, these adventures form an ongoing campaign. A D&D campaign can include dozens of adventures and last for months or years. A Dungeon Master gets to wear

Handling Mobs

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

hit the fighter. According to the table, for every three orcs that attack the fighter, one of them hits. There are enough orcs for two groups of three. The remaining two orcs fail to hit the fighter

attack bonus, assume that it hits once with each of those attacks. If a creature’s attacks have different attack bonuses, resolve each attack separately. This attack resolution system ignores critical

History of Omu

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

coins were melted down and reminted. Fallen from grace, Omu became known as the Forbidden City. Nine Trickster Gods With Ubtao gone, primal spirits arose from the rain forest to bewitch the few remaining

Samurai

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

Samurai The Samurai is a fighter who draws on an implacable fighting spirit to overcome enemies. A Samurai’s resolve is nearly unbreakable, and the enemies in a Samurai’s path have two choices: yield

in Intelligence or Charisma saving throws (your choice). Tireless Spirit Starting at 10th level, when you roll initiative and have no uses of Fighting Spirit remaining, you regain one use. Rapid

Life in Shankhabhumi

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

Ashwadhatu rarely engage in major conflicts—living in a land that constantly changes with the caprices of the riverines is precarious enough. The shadow of the lost city of Manivarsha hangs over the remaining

Cult of the Howling Hatred

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

her from the conflicts of Faerûn, and she came of age with a tender and fragile disposition. Eventually her parents decided it was time for their daughter to engage in elven society, and they brought

to her. Traits. No one can deny Aerisi’s grace, but she also possesses a violent temper that reveals itself whenever she is denied what she wants. Aerisi is prone to flights of fancy and impulsive

Creating a Rival

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

the others might be neutral or good; conflicts with those rivals might be social or political, rather than manifesting as direct attacks. The best rivals have a connection with their adversaries on a

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

Decisionist

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

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

in this capacity for years. When she leverages her coin of decisionry, glinting with its final, unswerving resolve, it is because she has heard all. The Decisonist Franchise Rank Features

Battle of High Hill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

-turning conflicts. At the edge of each mapped battlefield encounter and beyond is a region called the Fray. The Fray is an interpretation of the dangers of combat, from clashing combatants to

formidable battleaxe leads a band of mercenaries through the chaos. He cuts through the few remaining members of Vogler’s militia as he draws closer. The half-ogre Gragonis emerges at the west edge

When Clans Collapse

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

individuals in a clan to fall prey to occasional bickering and infighting. Abbathor’s influence affects some dwarves more than others, and even those with the strongest resolve can be tempted to

clan intact. They recreate what they can of their former lifestyle, living underground when possible and remaining isolated from their neighbors.

Manshoon

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

a series of conflicts that came to be known as the Manshoon Wars. A Flying Snake of the Zhentarim Now the original Manshoon is dead, and it’s widely believed that all his clones were destroyed

statistics). Roll 2d10 to determine how many charges the staff has remaining. Magic Resistance. While wearing his robe of the archmagi, Manshoon has advantage on saving throws against spells and

Small Stalls

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

faerie bell flowers) Pixie tarts (powdered candy in little cups) Sugar-glazed button mushrooms Tree sap lollipop The remaining stalls offer games and contests that cost 1 ticket punch apiece. A handful

by the goblin; two goblins working together make one check with advantage. Resolve a tie by rerolling. A victorious participant earns one roll on the Carnival Prizes table. Guess the Number of

The Doom Raiders

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

bit pretentious or aloof. He keeps a room at the Yawning Portal and does all his business in the establishment’s taproom. He negotiates deals with grace and aplomb, even while drunk, and uses an elven

. Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage, plus 7 (2d6) slashing damage if Tashlyn has more than half her hit points remaining. Shortbow

Fortitude

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

fixate on flaws, in themselves and in their surroundings, believing that abnormality is the precursor to evil. They fret over their appearances, chasing impossible standards of beauty and grace

falls ill with a supernatural cold, plunging Fortitude into a sudden brutal winter. The remaining three elemental beings ask the characters to enter the gate in search of a cure. 4 A popular candidate

Battle Master

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

. Relentless Starting at 15th level, when you roll initiative and have no superiority dice remaining, you regain one superiority die. Maneuvers The maneuvers are presented in alphabetical order. Commander’s

resolve of one of your companions. When you do so, choose a friendly creature who can see or hear you. That creature gains temporary hit points equal to the superiority die roll + your Charisma

Creating a Race or Subrace

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

questions: Why does my campaign need the race to be playable? What does the race look like? Where do the members of this race live? Are there interesting conflicts built into the race’s history that make

utility spells. Filling in the remaining details, we end up with the following racial traits for the aasimar: Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases

The Grand Dame

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

out the winners, collects all the golden goose chips, and gives the remaining spoils to Lord Drylund, who places them in a locked chest (in area 13). If Pow Ming suspects that a guest might be cheating

and his six remaining deckhands take turns on the bridge (area 11). Pow Ming spends most of her evening in the gambling hall, keeping an eye on the guests (area 9). In the wee hours of the morning

Clerks' Ward

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

Harmonium. Residents of the Clerks’ Ward claim it’s the safest and most honest ward in Sigil. Conflict usually occurs on paper, and structured forums for debate allow folks to resolve disagreements

shoulders with power and grace, a Signer remnant turned local landmark named The Power of One. Debates. Public hearings take place within the Speaker’s Podium, a spacious chamber named after the wooden

Annam and the Ordning

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

remaining aloof from a bitter war against dragons, spurring her to prove herself a valiant warrior as well as a champion of peaceful giants. Priests and Rites. Giants of all kinds offer prayers to

as the stronger and braver of the two, and he often comes out on top in contests and conflicts where those qualities outweigh Surtur’s cleverness. Thrym is often described as a bully, frustrated that

Faerûn

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

rebellion following his disappearance. They overthrew the genie lords of Calimport and Memnon, casting the remaining genies out of the cities and back to their elemental homes or into the depths of the

together without genie masters, and to grudgingly accept the remaining genasi among them. Chult. The vast, choking jungles of Chult hide what many believe to be great mineral wealth, including large

Expanded Ziggurat

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

defeated here or elsewhere on this level, the cultists chain one unlucky character to the altar and lock the remaining characters in the cages. The cultists then ring the gong. Altar. Two sets of iron

impressed by the characters’ foolish resolve, the elder evil might offer to make them minions, lieutenants, or priests—but not before threatening to eat them. Zargon spares those who tremble before

Necropolis Locations (Y1-Y9)

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

chapter 2), and the other is buried elsewhere in the glacier (see chapter 6). The remaining twelve spires are intact, though two are almost buried in ice. There is a 20 percent chance per tower that 1d3

team is on offense. Resolve a tie with a Strength (Athletics) contest. Step 2. To simulate the ball being passed around, every player makes a DC 15 Dexterity (Athletics) check. If the team on

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