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Player’s Handbook
devastating blows, withstand peril, and garner glory. Whether in athletic contests or bloody battle, Champions strive for the crown of the victor.
Magic Items
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
(Insight) check can discern whether you are happy, sad, angry, disgusted, surprised, or afraid, as well as the main source of that emotion. For example, you might communicate fear caused by a monster you
just saw around the corner, grief at the loss of a friend, or happiness derived from pride in your performance in combat. A dark elf has advantage on this check.
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Mourning more or less intact and are thought to only be in stasis, waiting to be awakened. Cannith artificers are eager to track them down and determine whether they can be awakened or, at the very
; (Colossus WX-12) squats in the Crawling Swamp, in the northwest corner of the Shadow Marches. How it got there, no one knows.
Hollow Structure. Although it can operate without a crew, a warforged colossus
Backgrounds
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
exploits precede you and might open doors or loosen tongues.
Whether in one of the poleis, between them, or among the nonhuman peoples of Theros, physical contests and those who pursue them command
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
and from out of the corner of your eye, they came to the Material Plane, urged to spread throughout the multiverse by the conquering god Maglubiyet. Centuries later, they still bear a fey gift for
formidable build, bugbears are quiet skulkers, thanks to a fey magic that allows them to hide in spaces seemingly too small for them.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
blossom into hard feelings, loud arguments, and head-butting contests, but they rarely escalate beyond that.
Creating Your Character
When you create your D&D character, you decide whether your
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
A subterranean folk, goblins can be found in every corner of the multiverse, often beside their bugbear and hobgoblin kin. Long before the god Maglubiyet conquered them, early goblins served in the
inhabited before Maglubiyet’s rise. Now many goblins pursue their own destinies, escaping the plots of both archfey and gods.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Personality Traits
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Trait
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I often lose track of whether I’m in the Feywild or on the Material Plane.
2
I have
existence and connected through portals under the dragon’s control. A lair might include a secluded grove on the Material Plane, a well-protected tower in the Feywild, and even a hidden corner of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
that hovers above it, illuminating it day and night. This light is painful to undead and is visible from almost every corner of Elturgard (of which Elturel is the capital), appearing from afar as a star
, provided they consider continual drinking, arm-wrestling, horseback riding contests, sparring, and weapon training to be a good time. If the players don’t realize it, Erlanthar finds a quiet moment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
that hovers above it, illuminating it day and night. This light is painful to undead and is visible from almost every corner of Elturgard (of which Elturel is the capital), appearing from afar as a star
Frume’s company, provided they consider continual drinking, arm-wrestling, horseback riding contests, sparring, and weapon training to be a good time. If the players don’t realize it, Erlanthar finds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
. After Diasma shares what she knows, she issues the party a challenge in exchange for further help from the monastery. Run the “Fireside Contests” section below. Roleplaying Diasma Diasma is a serene but
giants might just be the impetus Diasma needs to leave the monastery and continue her adventuring career. Diasma’s Challenge Diasma questions whether the characters have what it takes to compete with
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Trait
1
I often lose track of whether I’m in the Feywild or on the Material Plane.
2
I have been known to throw
might include a secluded grove on the Material Plane, a well-protected tower in the Feywild, and even a hidden corner of the Ethereal Plane. Moonstone dragons often use locations in the Feywild as
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
information on destruction and creation, whether abstract or dedicated to practical applications. They are fascinated by magic that creates objects from nothing, animates Undead, destroys matter, or
Dragon Ideals
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Ideal
1
Solitude. My own company obviates the need for others in my life, whether they are dragons or
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
destruction and creation, whether abstract or dedicated to practical applications. They are fascinated by magic that creates objects from nothing, animates Undead, destroys matter, or manipulates negative
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Ideal
1
Solitude. My own company obviates the need for others in my life, whether they are dragons or lesser creatures. (Any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
preserving the Vistani way of life. Vistani elders make all the important decisions, but whether by choice or because of their age, tend to speak in cryptic, flowing riddles. Vistani families and clans
are closely knit. They resolve disagreements through contests that end with reconciliatory singing, dancing, and storytelling. The Vistani are quick to act when their lives or traditions are threatened and are merciless when they believe they must be.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
devastating blows, withstand peril, and garner glory. Whether in athletic contests or bloody battle, Champions strive for the crown of the victor. Level 3: Improved Critical Your attack rolls with weapons and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Ability Checks An ability check is a test to see whether a character succeeds at a task that he or she has decided to attempt. The Player’s Handbook includes examples of what each ability score is
. Contests A contest is a kind of ability check that matches two creatures against each other. Use a contest if a character attempts something that either directly foils or is directly opposed by another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of the corruptible, the resolve of the truly heroic—the Dark Powers savor these traits. Whether for a night or an eternity, Ravenloft seeks heroes of all sorts and pits them against their greatest
whether the Dark Powers of Ravenloft have exerted their influence upon you, granting you a double-edged supernatural gift. Subclass Options. Consider choosing the College of Spirits bard or the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Cover on Squares and Hexes Line of Sight To determine whether there is line of sight between two spaces, pick a corner of one space and trace an imaginary line from that corner to any part of
. Cover The accompanying diagrams illustrate cover on squares or hexes. To determine whether a target has cover against an attack or other effect, choose a corner of the attacker’s space or the point of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
’ passive Wisdom (Perception) scores to determine whether one or more of them spots it. Treasure Searching characters do see the glint of gems beneath the water at the east end of the chamber. Fishing
gems in the corner and collects them. The ooze won’t bother those who enter, look around, and leave. It fights back if attacked, and it attacks (probably with surprise) anyone who takes gems.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
, whether from House Kundarak or from any of the ward’s mansions and luxury shops, the victims call on the very best inquisitives to retrieve the stolen goods. One opportunity for less renowned
wrongs done by exploitative nobles, corner-cutting businesses, and government bureaucracies—unless persistent and skillful inquisitives provide them with leverage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
’ passive Wisdom (Perception) scores to determine whether one or more of them spots it. Treasure Searching characters do see the glint of gems beneath the water at the east end of the chamber. Fishing
gems in the corner and collects them. The ooze won’t bother those who enter, look around, and leave. It fights back if attacked, and it attacks (probably with surprise) anyone who takes gems.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of origin of an area of effect, then follow its rules as normal. If an area of effect is circular and covers at least half a square, it affects that square. Line of Sight To precisely determine whether
there is line of sight between two spaces, pick a corner of one space and trace an imaginary line from that corner to any part of another space. If at least one such line doesn’t pass through or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the god to make the first move
3 A large tapestry depicting a bloody battle between two realms of the surface world; the dragon claims it is the tiny dragon embroidered in one corner
4 A
to say whether the pieces were donated willingly
6 A perfectly polished mirror that the dragon spends hours staring into, hoping to catch glimpses into other worlds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Traveler You come from somewhere else, a place others couldn’t begin to understand. Perhaps your home is a unique corner of the Land of the Mists or another world entirely. In any case, you and other
as a danger. Such groups will hide you from the law or anyone searching for you, though they won’t risk their lives for you. Additionally, you can tell whether an object you can see and touch is from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, actions, spells, or other features of their classes or backgrounds. In other cases, you decide whether a circumstance influences a roll in one direction or another, and you grant advantage or impose
character’s chance of success. A player shows exceptional creativity or cunning in attempting or describing a task. Previous actions (whether taken by the character making the attempt or some other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the Sunites; it issues from the core of one’s being and shows one’s true face to the world, whether fair or foul. The followers of Sune are believers in romance, true love winning over all, and
exist, or in a large city where the nearest temple might be too far to walk to, a small shrine to Sune often stands near a street corner. These sites consist of a mirror hung beneath a small roof
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Arriving in Gracklstugh The Darklake District is a likely entry point to the city for the characters, whether they arrive via the water or travel one of the many tunnels leading to the district’s
Sweltering heat and cloying smoke cling to every corner of the duergar city, spewing from smelters housed inside massive stalagmites and stalactites. These protrude from the cavern’s floor and ceiling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
far gone unchallenged by Halaster, and it’s not clear whether the two wizards have ever crossed paths. Characters who approach the castle can examine it for points of entry. The main entrance is a door
trapdoor on the roof (area 47). In addition, the corner towers have arrow slits that Small characters can squeeze through, and the central structure has windows fitted with crystal bars as strong as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Memorial Hall. Whether the characters follow the dean or go about their business after the masquerade, they soon stumble across an unsettling sight. Read or paraphrase the following text: Even
considering the late hour, the walk across campus is unusually quiet. But as you round a corner, a flickering magical lantern illuminates several bewildered students standing in the path.
These three
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
fought any of the characters one-on-one in Greenest, he immediately singles out that person to address as follows. “You survived! I don’t know whether to be disappointed or pleased. It’s a mix of
intricate patterns and knots that flow across the walls. The creature portrayed in the northwest corner stands out: a five-headed dragon, rising from an erupting volcano. Other dragons, which seem dwarfed by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Silver Dragon Treasures More than anything else, silver dragons covet mementos from the people they interact with. Whether these are sentimental gifts worthless to anyone except their recipient or
. Silver Dragon Art Objects d10 Object
1 A group portrait of nobles set in a faded mahogany frame, one corner of which is etched with signatures
2 An ancient shortsword with a pommel in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
the characters one-on-one in Greenest, he immediately singles out that person to address as follows. “You survived! I don’t know whether to be disappointed or pleased. It’s a mix of both, I think.” If
knots that flow across the walls. The creature portrayed in the northwest corner stands out: a five-headed dragon, rising from an erupting volcano. Other dragons, which seem dwarfed by the five-headed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
becomes square in it, whether the area is a sphere, cylinder, or radius. For instance, the 10-foot radius of flame strike, which has a diameter of 20 feet, is expressed as a square that is 20 feet on
rows, the squares are adjoining side by side or corner to corner, as shown in diagram 2.5. To determine the number of rows a cone contains, divide its length by 5. For example, a 30-foot cone contains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
table. Additional storage is in the northwest corner. When the characters are shunted to the sanctum, Alustriel offers them use of the lounge. S5–S8: Bedrooms These small but comfortable bedrooms are
where Alustriel and her guests stay when they need personal quarters, whether it’s to sleep or be alone. Area S5 is the bedroom of Alustriel and her wife, Malaina van Talstiv. A retired adventurer