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to all the targets.
Smooth surfaces within the lair become as reflective as a polished mirror. Until a different lair action is used, creatures within the lair have disadvantage on Dexterity
the lair that are made of stone or metal become highly reflective, as though polished to a shine. These surfaces become supernaturally mirrorlike.
Wild beasts within 6 miles of the lair break into
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
issues the same command to all the targets.
Conjure Mirrors. Smooth surfaces within the lair become as reflective as a polished mirror. Until a different lair action is used, creatures within the lair
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Agitated Beasts. Wild beasts within 6 miles of the lair break into frequent conflicts and coupling, mirroring the behavior that occurs during their mating seasons.
Beguiling Realm. Within 6 miles of
Hobgoblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
banners, each one made up of a group of interrelated families. Members of a banner live, work, and fight together, and each banner has a separate status within the legion that is reflected in the power of
. Suitably (and somewhat ironically), the outward politeness and civility that they demonstrate among each other enables them to avoid conflicts in daily life. This same form of “courtesy&rdquo
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undetected and don’t give their targets reason to harm them. For example, a group of city kobolds might sneak into a cobbler’s house at night to loot it of knives, leather bits, nails, and
actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair against intruders, and their plans always include knowing the best escape routes and who is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the same command to all the targets. Smooth surfaces within the lair become as reflective as a polished mirror. Until a different lair action is used, creatures within the lair have disadvantage on
lair that are made of stone or metal become highly reflective, as though polished to a shine. These surfaces become supernaturally mirrorlike. Wild beasts within 6 miles of the lair break into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the other DMs in your group could divide it thematically. Using the setting in chapter 5 of this book as an example, each DM could focus their campaign on one of the three overarching conflicts of that
setting. This approach allows the same group of adventurers to sink their teeth into all three overarching conflicts while ensuring that each storyline feels distinct.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the same command to all the targets. Smooth surfaces within the lair become as reflective as a polished mirror. Until a different lair action is used, creatures within the lair have disadvantage on
lair that are made of stone or metal become highly reflective, as though polished to a shine. These surfaces become supernaturally mirrorlike. Wild beasts within 6 miles of the lair break into frequent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
points toward the citadel and guides his mount to follow the path of a group of Dragon Army dragonnels returning from an attack.
As the characters near the flying citadel, they must succeed on a DC 14
group Dexterity (Stealth) check or a flight of six Dragon Army dragonnels (see appendix B) spots the party and approaches. If the characters have disguised themselves as Dragon Army soldiers, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
and Dark Gifts presented later in this chapter provide such opportunities. How a character engages with the evil inside themself can make for exciting conflicts. Be sure that your choices allow your
character to remain a reliable part of your adventuring group, though, and not a near-villain the other heroes only tolerate.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
accounting of the world’s earliest histories called The Cosmogony recounts the battle between a group of the gods’ champions and a mighty archon, which took place at the mysterious eastern edge of the
Dexterity saving throw or take 22 (4d10) radiant damage.
(CHRIS RAHN) Ashen Rider The fall of the ancient archon empires left some archons bitter and resentful. Seeking to avoid the spread of human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
dragonfly swoops overhead, and its rider spills a drink over a group of Witchlight hands. 6 With a puff of glitter, a man’s head suddenly turns into the head of a braying donkey, to the giggling delight of
a group of mischievous pixies. 7 Giant, singing flowers burst from the ground and serenade passersby. 8 A lively jig springs up, led by a troupe of gnomish clowns.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Set Expectations Well before you assemble a group around a game table, pitch the adventures you’re thinking about running to your prospective players. Note the types of conflicts that might arise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
everyone has a great time at that one session, it can be easier to get them to make a long-term commitment.
Scheduling conflicts are sometimes inescapable. The “Group Size” section in chapter 2 offers some advice on what to do when a player has to miss a session.
A Place to Play The bare minimum of space you need to play D&D is room for everyone in your group to gather and participate. When choosing the space you’ll be playing in, enlist your players’ help
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Skyriders Nosy heroes asking awkward questions in the towns nearby gain the attention of the Howling Hatred cult. The air cultists send a group of aerial raiders to eliminate the characters, or at
reduced to half its hit points or less, its rider disengages and retreats. If any two riders are killed or retreat, the third flees. Treasure None of the riders carry treasure, but one of them has a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Ending a Campaign A campaign’s ending should conclude the last of the major conflicts and tie up most of the threads of its beginning and middle. (It’s OK to leave some loose ends for characters to
run a new campaign for the same group of players in the same setting, using their previous characters’ actions as the basis for legends is one way to invest your players in the new campaign. Let the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Starting the Adventure Once the players are ready to begin, explain to them that their characters are among a group of travelers on the road headed into one of Theros’s great poleis. They don’t need
mask. The rider barely manages to stay in the saddle, his body bristling with cruel black arrows.
Blind with panic, the horse plows on, threatening to trample travelers in its path. Before it can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
launched an assault on the sea elf city of Myth Nantar! Outrageous!
During these conflicts, each of you have assisted the Turmish in driving these foul undead creatures away, and in this endeavor you
strangeness remains unknown. The Turmish and Thayans are too busy with their conflicts to notice, and so it is up to you brave heroes to travel into the darkening and discover what evil has come to reside so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
each group separately. Fallen Sloobludop If the characters visit Sloobludop, they find the kuo-toa community in ruins. Demogorgon smashed and crushed many of the structures of the settlement, killing
, including piles of skulls and bones, strange maze patterns, spore clouds, and fetid pools of ooze. Conflicts are rapidly rising between the various “sects” that have formed. If Shuushar the Awakened (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
messenger of an evil deity. 2 A group of joyriding imps or quasits. 3 An innocent soul trapped on the wild Fiend. 4 A lore-hunting mage, cultist, or lich. 5 A night hag herding larvae between planes. 6 A
Understands Abyssal, Common, and Infernal but can’t speak
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Traits
Confer Fire Resistance. The nightmare can grant Resistance to Fire damage to a rider while it is on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Batiri goblins consisting of two goblins per player character. Leading the group is a goblin boss named Yokka. The goblins wear wooden masks and hide in the foliage north of the camp. They believe the
their balance or the rider will fall off. Any moment when they’re not carrying or riding one another, they risk setting off traps like anyone else. If the rider is at least one size category smaller than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Build Your Group A head of state like Prince Oargev requires a variety of adventurers to do the range of tasks they require. Depending on the kinds of work you do, your party might include some or
, History, Nature, and Religion. Diplomat. Negotiating treaties, de-escalating conflicts, and issuing ultimatums are tasks that fall within the purview of the Diplomat, who typically puts their high
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
command to all the targets. Conjure Mirrors. Smooth surfaces within the lair become as reflective as a polished mirror. Until a different lair action is used, creatures within the lair have disadvantage on
within 6 miles of the lair break into frequent conflicts and coupling, mirroring the behavior that occurs during their mating seasons. Beguiling Realm. Within 6 miles of the lair, all Wisdom (Insight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Semuanya’s Bog In this encounter, a group of lizardfolk petitioners invite the characters to join them in visiting the realm of the lizardfolk deity Semuanya. Use this encounter wherever and whenever
you please, particularly to lighten the mood after exploring a somber gate-town like Curst or Rigus. The encounter starts when the characters hear a group of jovial cheers outside the walking castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Dragonnel Reinforcements When you’re ready for the characters to turn their focus to the flying citadel, read the following text: A scout rushes to you with a message. Only minutes ago, a small group
of coppery dragonnels landed in a grove southwest of the city. They didn’t look like the kind the Dragon Army flies, and only one had a rider.
From this description, the characters should recognize
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
of common hazards sailors might face on the sea. Group Checks To determine how a ship fares against these hazards, each threat requires the ship’s officers and crew to make a special group check (see
chapter 7 of the Player’s Handbook for how group checks work). The description of a hazard specifies which officers can roll to contribute to the group check. That description also states what ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
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Dukha explains this is where he met the riverine Tinjhorna. He moors the boat amid the islands opposite the falls so the group can attempt to call upon the riverine—and to keep it safe in case the spirit
any future conflicts where they need aid. Tiger Talk If the characters converse with the weretigers, or if they run the weretigers off and then question Dukha, it becomes clear that Dukha and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
to slip away, continue: A portly, well-dressed male human on the stage points unexpectedly at your group and shouts. “You see? This is exactly what I mean! Just when things start to calm down in
and potential conflicts of interest. The characters can become involved in the mayoral debate if the players wish. If they don’t, wrap it up and let the characters interact with the townsfolk as they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
rider 9 Trinket 10 Hidden bundle 11 1d4 swarm of ravens (50%) or 1 wereraven (see appendix D) in raven form (50%) 12 1d6 dire wolves 13 3d6 wolves 14 1d4 berserkers 15 Corpse 16 1d6 werewolves in human
Corpse 7 Hidden bundle 8 Skeletal rider 9 1d8 swarm of bats 10 1d6 dire wolves 11 3d6 wolves 12 1d4 berserkers 13 1 druid and 2d6 twig blights 14 2d4 needle blights 15 1d6 werewolves in wolf form 16 3d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Military Force The whole machine of war is barbaric. In a sane world, conflicts would be resolved by contests of apocalyptic magics or by continent-reshaping brawls between titanic, soul-fueled
reptiles. You know, reasonable options.
Tasha
Your group serves as a team of soldiers in a larger military force, one dedicated to combat missions or other dangerous tasks. You could be a band of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
never acknowledged his death and still speaks to his body as if he were alive. He was, while he lived, her only friend and confidant. Arveiaturace the White Wyrm and Her Mysterious Rider Running the
Encounter. If this encounter takes place during a blizzard, the dragon is buried under heavy snow, waiting out the storm with her outstretched wings lying flat at her sides. Her rider is visible above the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
multiple party members are attempting the same task, have them make a group check instead. K2. Main Gate A fiery brazier casts its flickering light on the thirty-foot-high, spiked ramparts that frame
, have them make a group check instead. A character next to the gate can use an action to reach through it and try to pick the frozen padlock using thieves’ tools, doing so with a successful DC 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, a garrison of devils defends Ribcage’s gate. In times of invasion or other wide-scale conflicts, the duchess can beseech Avernus to deploy infernal armies and weapons of war through the portal
Surveillance. Fiendish, yellow eyes peer through windows, pools, and other reflective surfaces to judge citizens of Ribcage. Meanwhile, the duchess and her senators can listen in on any message and sending
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair
placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one’s mother is. This practice and the communal raising of the hatchlings mean that the tribe operates like a group of cousins