conjured real get to have recent

Stone Giant Dreamwalker

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

surroundings, and this delirium leaches out into the world around them, affecting other creatures that get too close. Believing that they’re living in a dream and that their actions have no real

there is permanent, so nothing there is real. What happens on the surface doesn’t matter. Promises and bargains made there needn’t be honored. Life and even art hold less value there

Deep Crow

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d6+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.The only warning you'll get is that fearsome, far-off caw

powers. But one thing all agree on is that ending up a meal for one of these monstrosities is a too-real threat for those who stumble into their deadly lairs. Though the deep crow most immediately

Nass Lantomir's Ghost

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Lantomir was an apprentice of Zelenn the White, one of five archmages who oversee the Arcane Brotherhood. Nass and Zelenn’s relationship started off well, but in recent years it has become

ghost is unable to cast the find familiar spell in order to get it back. Spellcasting. As a ghost, Nass can cast the spells she prepared prior to her death—except that the ghost can’t

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

, the verdan found that they were often mistaken for smaller, green-skinned half-elves. Attracting curiosity but no real questions, they have thus been able to make their way reasonably freely in the

bred by empathy that helps them eventually sort out those who are sincere from those who are not. Verdan Names The oldest verdan names spring from goblinoid traditions, but more recent names reflect

Crook of Rao

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

existential threats, and the crook was largely forgotten. In recent ages, though, the Crook of Rao was rediscovered and leveraged against the rising power of the Witch Queen Iggwilv (one of the names of the

conjured as a result of this effect appear in random unoccupied spaces within 60 feet of you and are not under your control. Extraplanar Reversal d100 Effect 1–25 A portal to

Entertainer - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

’ve learned that most of the real business of entertainment (or any other venture) happens behind the scenes. It’s easy for you to case what sorts of audiences attend what venue — like

, since I can defuse any amount of tension. 5 I love a good insult, even one directed at me. 6 I get bitter if I’m not the center of attention. 7 I’ll settle for nothing

Hermit - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

determine the details of your discovery and its impact on the campaign. Buldur’s Gate Feature: The Real City You know the Baldur’s Gate most Baldurians ignore, the dog-eat-dog world of the

homeless and unfortunate. You know where to go in the Lower City and Outer City for anonymity. In these slums and alley camps, you can get a damp bed and a bad meal, but also a degree of privacy and no

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which

regard you with suspicion, and you generally get a chilly reception while in uniform. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: LOYALTY TEST You’ve had enough dealings with crooked soldiers that you can spot

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

: In recent years, the Zhentarim have become more visible in the world at large, as the group works to improve its reputation among the common people. The faction draws employees and associates

relic of my faith that was lost long ago. 2 I will someday get revenge on the corrupt temple hierarchy who branded me a heretic. 3 I owe my life to the priest who took me in when my

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Everybody’s always trying to get a leg up on somebody in Baldur’s Gate. One group’s con artist might be another’s revolutionary. Or maybe you’re just in it for yourself

you make them sound like the real deal. Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Sleight of HandTool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, Forgery kitEquipment: A set of fine clothes, a disguise kit

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

;n. Recent events in your homeland have led to the abolition of slavery, and a corresponding increase in the traffic between Mulhorand and the distant parts of Faerûn. Those who leave behind

terrible or seek something incredibly important. Zakhara. As the saying goes among those in Faerûn who know of the place, “To get to Zakhara, go south. Then go south some more.” Of

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

battlefield. You might have been part of a standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this background

hatred. d8 Personality Trait 1 I’m always polite and respectful. 2 I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind. 3 I

Sorcerer Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

the air. Long hair whipped by a conjured wind, a half-elf spreads his arms wide and throws his head back. Lifting him momentarily off the ground, a wave of magic surges up in him, through him, and out

motivations driving them to adventure. Some seek a greater understanding of the magical force that infuses them, or the answer to the mystery of its origin. Others hope to find a way to get rid of it, or to

Not-So-Dead Wizard of Thay

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

the lowest level (area P16), because this room’s magic can transform an illusory creature or object into a real one (within limits). The simulacrum thinks it can use the rune chamber to turn itself

return and quash the simulacrum’s efforts to test the rune chamber. Neither the simulacrum nor Krintaas is aware that the real Dzaan is dead (see “Toil and Trouble”). When the characters show up

Dealing with Tarina

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

at a table in area E7. Her fellow gamblers don’t realize she cheats. “Tarina” is not a real name, of course. Before retiring to Baldur’s Gate, Tarina was a pirate known as Rhonda Thunderbell (also

not her real name). After serving Captain Murosko Sessprin of the Uncivil Serpent faithfully for months, she stole loot from her fellow pirates and fled before they could stop her. Most of that loot has

Fallbacks, The

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

confident her guidance can get them there. Called the Fallbacks, the team includes Anson, a human Fighter too stubborn to stay down; Cazrin, a self-taught, human Wizard determined to test her

theoretical mettle against the real world; Baldric, a dwarf Cleric who refuses to tie himself to a single deity when he can trade favors with them all; Lark, a tiefling Bard with as many secrets as songs; and Uggie, a pet otyugh.

Part 3: Sabotage!

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

Miken’s simulated hammerhead ship to malfunction at the end of part 2. The characters won’t learn the full story in this adventure, but the sabotage is related to the recent rash of thefts at the

academy and the attack on Mirt. The saboteurs’ targets are the academy’s instructors—but cadets are prone to get caught in the crossfire.

Draw In the Players

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

Draw In the Players If an adventure situation directly affects the characters or the people and places they care about, that is often enough motivation for the characters to get involved. (However

the following: Avoiding Stereotypes. Show how multiple people from the same culture are different. Don't use a real-world accent in a disparaging way. Beautiful Diversity. Feature members of

The Weave

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

Weave isn’t magic, precisely, any more than a collection of threads is a garment; it’s the raw material from which the tapestry of magic is woven. In two senses, both the metaphorical and the real, the

most recent Sundering, both Mystra and the Weave have returned to their roles of centuries past, and spells and magic items are more reliable than they had been while the Spellplague raged.

A Brief History

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

dwarves. Comparatively recent history is the story of the rise and deeds of humans and other younger races. Much of what follows in this section is known mainly by sages, some of whom have been alive for

, of course, so even people who live in a village along the Sword Coast might get wind of happenings in distant lands.

Roleplaying Phandalin NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

and what they want. You don’t need to be an actor or stand-up comedian to get good drama or humor out of your NPCs, but if you want to ham it up, here’s some advice: Relax. Don’t worry about

impressing your players with your thespian skills (or lack thereof). Get inside the NPCs’ minds. Imagine how they might react to the characters, and strive to be realistic. Mug it up. Scowl, smile, snarl

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

rooted in real-world mythology and fantasy literature. Other creatures are D&D originals. The monsters in this book have been culled from all previous editions of the game. Herein you’ll discover classic

critters such as the beholder and the displacer beast next to more recent creations such as the chuul and the twig blight. Common beasts mingle with the weird, the terrifying, and the ridiculous. In

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

castes that give goblins their reputation for cowardice. Pariahs. Some goblin families are the lowest of the low, composed of the most dimwitted, least educated, and weakest goblins. They get the worst

new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the tribe falls into line behind the new tyrant—better to abide the new rule than conspire against it and be

A Beautiful Mine

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

standing on a box, yelling about various local happenings, including the recent evacuation of workers from a nearby mine that has been overrun by kobolds. A reward of 50 gp is offered to anyone who can rid

, setting the kobolds on edge. The characters can either try to parley with the kobolds and get them to leave the mine peacefully, or they can rid Ten-Towns of their presence permanently and try to deal with the grell on their own.

Thornwell's Offer

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

Thornwell’s Offer If the characters are less likely to get involved in the adventure out of altruism, they can be approached by a mysterious, handsome, well-groomed human female dressed in black-and

summary of those events. She then goes on to say that she believes Jarme Loveage was innocent, and that the real killer is still out there. She recommends that they meet with Master Refrum, who has

Adventurers' Guild Contacts

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

“grow up,” get a “real job,” and contribute to society 9 A kindly mentor who loves to tell stories of past exploits in front of the guildhall fireplace 10 A sad, older adventurer who tells cautionary tales in the vain hope that younger members avoid making the same mistakes

jobs, bounties, and rewards before you can 4 A bitter enemy who nurtures a grudge over some past wrong (real or imagined) and does everything possible to undermine you 5 A naive adventurer who admires

Leaving the Chasm

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

Leaving the Chasm Once the characters get what they came for, there’s little reason to stay. In fact, characters who stay too long run the risk of encountering six gnolls returning from a hunt

they leave alive remain a potential threat to Ten-Towns. Real Adventure Hook If the characters retrieve the hook of fisher’s delight, they might decide to keep it, or they might try returning it to

Refrum's Plea

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

him back to his home. He provides the basic facts about the recent murders if the characters haven’t learned them from a passerby before now. If the characters don’t intervene, Master Refrum protects

them as adventurers as he asks for help clearing Jarme’s name. He pleads for the characters to accompany him to his workshop to get the details of the situation.

Foreword

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

. We’ve visited Waterdeep before, but not like this. Clever heroes will respect the city’s rules. Those who get on the city’s bad side are in for a rough time, as the City of Splendors is home to some of

Waterdeep, I wish to thank Ed Greenwood for making the City of Splendors what it is: the kind of magical place you wish in your heart was real. Chris Perkins December 2017

Shipwreck Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

. OTHER SHIPWRECKS This chapter assumes the characters heed Runara’s advice and search Compass Rose for clues to the recent shipwrecks. If the characters decide to explore other recent wrecks, you can

in the wrecks who were animated by the talisman in Compass Rose’s hold but couldn’t get off their ships for some reason. They might also find giant octopuses (you can use the spore servant octopus

Lords of Dust Adventure Hooks

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

Lords of Dust Adventure Hooks The Lords of Dust Adventure Hooks table presents some ways to get the characters into a fiendish adventure. Lords of Dust Adventure Hooks d6 Adventure Hook 1 A

on murdering the characters, because their recent actions have unwittingly been at the behest of a Lord of Dust and have twisted a portion of the Prophecy. 3 A trusted mentor changes their tune

Jander Sunstar

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

followed, Jander wandered as a mysterious adventurer, secretly seeking a cure for vampirism. He’s discovered multiple remedies, but none work for him. In recent decades, his attempt to save a fellow

the real Jander, though an improbable number of them have already achieved semi-tragic ends. At least one Jander remains trapped in Ravenloft, forever seeking a peace he’ll never deserve. Jander

Travel-Montage Approach

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

Travel-Montage Approach Sometimes the destination is more important than the journey. If the purpose of a wilderness trek is to get the characters to where the real adventure happens, gloss over the

(in fact, that’s a good phrase to search for) both real and fantastical. As striking as real-world scenery can be, wilderness travel can be used to remind the players that their characters are in a

Guests of the Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

mercenary band called Bregan D’aerthe, in the hope of obtaining discounted treatments. The impostor’s disguise is easily detected by anyone who has met the real Jarlaxle. 2 A veteran of the

bored and looking for excitement. 3 A pair of halfling scouts from the coastal city of Neverwinter used the profits from a recent shady job to treat themselves to a luxurious stay at the temple

31. Reflected Hall

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

this fifteen-foot-wide hallway. The walls are slick with moisture and set with murals showing animal-headed humanoids in armor, most of which appear to brandish real weapons hanging on the walls. A three

can flow beyond the confines of the hallways. The water also does not enter either of the hidden alcoves (area 31A), so creatures there are safe from the waves’ effect. The water conjured by the curtain leaks out of the hall through tiny cracks in the floor, leaving puddles behind.

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