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Quests from the Infinite Staircase
leprechaun the chance to partake in merriment or revelry such as a song, a dance, or a good meal, the leprechaun must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or have the charmed condition for 24 hours. While
roll to use, potentially turning the failure into a success.Leprechauns are manifestations of the Feywild rules of hospitality and reciprocity. These rules infuse leprechauns with a deep connection to
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
object.
Crew of the Last Breath. The following rules apply to Agony the ghost:
As long as the Last Breath has at least 1 hit point, the ghost can’t be permanently slain. If the ghost is reduced
features, or proficiencies.
The possession lasts until the body drops to 0 hit points, the ghost ends it as a bonus action, or the ghost is turned or forced out by an effect like the dispel evil and good
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
everyone else. Although skilled at blending into society, they keep mostly to themselves, respect local laws, and strive to do good whenever possible.
In their human and hybrid forms, wereravens favor
, modestly give money to charity. They take steps to keep magic items out of evil hands by stashing them in secret hiding places.
Characters as Wereravens. The Monster Manual has rules for characters
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. It’s a gift to share in another’s joy, even if sometimes you must bear their pain, too. (Good)
3
Hospitality. We all live beautiful lives—it would be a shame not to share our
. (Chaotic)
6
Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
servants of my power. (Evil)
6
Patience. All creatures might teach me something, and I’m willing to wait and find out what that might be rather than acting in haste. (Good)
Deep
it to the surface world. Lost and confused, the wyrmling has been captured by a group of cruel adventurers.
3
A deep dragon wyrmling whimsically rules over a worshipful group of kobolds, sending
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
’s Code. I uphold the unwritten rules of the smugglers, who do not cheat one another or directly harm innocents. (Lawful)
3
All for a Coin. I’ll do nearly anything if it
means I turn a profit. (Evil)
4
Peace and Prosperity. I smuggle only to achieve a greater goal that benefits my community. (Good)
5
People. For all my many lies, I place a high
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
gift to share in another’s joy, even if sometimes you must bear their pain, too. (Good)
3
Hospitality. We all live beautiful lives—it would be a shame not to share our lives with others
)
6
Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
might not.
D6
IDEAL
1
Camaraderie. Good people make even the longest voyage bearable. (Good)
2
Luck. Our luck depends on respecting its rules — now
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
beauty of the ocean. (Good)
6
Code of Combat. I despise most other dragons, but I meet them face to face without resorting to the base trickery I use on lesser creatures. (Lawful)
Topaz
sunbathing beaches where they can best accomplish this.
Their preference for lair sites frequently brings topaz dragons into conflict with other creatures, since they resent having to share their
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
underbelly of civilization, and you have survived up to this point by flouting the rules and regulations of society.
Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: One
from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good)
4
Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil)
5
People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
that the gears of society turn smoothly and quietly. (Lawful)
3
Peace. The ultimate object of the law is to remove violence from society. (Good)
4
Compliance. Coercion is a fine
successfully prevented a murder, and the would-be perpetrator wants me dead.
5
One of my parents was prominent in the guild, and I resent constantly being compared to that standard.
6
I’ve
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
with dignity and respect. (Good)
2
Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
3
Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to
oppress the people. (Chaotic)
4
Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil)
5
Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
a member of a cult devoted to an ancient demon who delights in violence and chaos. It just so happens that Rakdos loves a good show, and your highest aspiration is to please the Defiler, the Lord of
even if I wanted to.
3
I throw caution to the wind.
4
I resent the rich and powerful.
5
When I’m angry, I lash out in violence.
6
There’s no such thing as too much
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. (Chaotic)
2
Empathy. It’s a gift to share in another’s joy, even if sometimes you must bear their pain, too. (Good)
3
Hospitality. We all live beautiful lives—it would be a
without the boredom. (Chaotic)
6
Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
something new. (Chaotic)
2
Empathy. It’s a gift to share in another’s joy, even if sometimes you must bear their pain, too. (Good)
3
Hospitality. We all live beautiful lives—it
is learning, but without the boredom. (Chaotic)
6
Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
.
8
I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
d6
Ideal
1
Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
2
Fairness. No
strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil)
5
Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral)
6
Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the sight of the vast beauty of the ocean. (Good)
6
Code of Combat. I despise most other dragons, but I meet them face to face without resorting to the base trickery I use on lesser creatures
best accomplish this.
Their preference for lair sites frequently brings topaz dragons into conflict with other creatures, since they resent having to share their chosen scenic locations with anything
Criminal / Spy
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
than most people to the world of murder, theft, and violence that pervades the underbelly of civilization, and you have survived up to this point by flouting the rules and regulations of society
be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
3
Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good)
4
Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy
races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
in a variety of ways: a forked tongue, snake eyes, a snakelike nose, or some other ophidian characteristic. However a yuan-ti looks, they have the power to pursue great good or evil in the multiverse
.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules
Folk Hero
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
to sound smarter.
8
I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
d6
Ideal
1
Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good
. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil)
5
Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral)
6
Destiny. Nothing and
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
races have little good to say about kobolds, but they do admit that the little reptilians do respectable tunnel work using simple tools. If a band of kobolds is enslaved by more powerful creatures
might make occasional nighttime forays up to the surface. Roughly one quarter of the towns and cities in the world have kobold communities living under them, but the kobolds are so good at staying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Drazhomir Yarnask Neutral Good Minotaur Second Year (Quandrix)
Drazhomir is so soft-spoken that many of his peers must ask him to speak up to be understood. He is over seven feet tall, yet he
continuously stoops, as if trying to occupy as little space as possible. Several activities and clubs that involve feats of strength and size continuously try to recruit him—to no avail. Drazhomir prefers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
light sources or darkvision. Stalagmites. Found in many of the natural caverns, these spires of rock rise up from the floor and can be used for cover (see “Cover” in the Basic Rules). BOOMING WAVES
All good dungeons have characteristics that make them unique, and Wave Echo Cave is no exception. The rhythmic thunder of pounding waves echoes throughout the mine, loud enough to make the stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Optional Rules Here are some optional rules that you can use to reinforce the flavor of adventuring in Avernus. COMMERCE
When it comes to the souls of mortals, the Nine Hells is always open for
business. In Avernus, the business is war, making sure the front lines of the Blood War are continuously replenished with fresh troops, weapons, armor, and war machines. The main drivers behind this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, Attitude, Condition, or Hazard—indicates that a rule is part of a family of rules. The tags also have glossary entries. “You.” The game’s rules—in this glossary and elsewhere—often talk about
contains definitions of current rules terms only. Abbreviations. The abbreviations listed below appear in this glossary and elsewhere in the rules. AC Armor Class C Concentration CE Chaotic Evil CG
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
prefer to let the DM make a call and continue with the action. If you gloss over a rules issue in play, make a note of it (a good task to delegate to a player) and return to the issue later.
Rules Discussions You might need to set a policy on rules discussions at the table. Some groups don’t mind putting the game on hold while they hash out different interpretations of a rule. Others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
below appear in this glossary and elsewhere in the rules. AC Armor Class C Concentration CE Chaotic Evil CG Chaotic Good Cha. Charisma CN Chaotic Neutral Con. Constitution CP Copper Piece(s) CR
, Attitude, Condition, or Hazard—indicates that a rule is part of a family of rules. The tags also have glossary entries. “You.” The game’s rules—in this glossary and elsewhere—often talk about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Rules House rules include optional rules, such as those presented in chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, and rules you create. If you plan to use any house rules, session zero is a good time to
discuss those rules with the players and solicit their input. House rules are best presented as experiments, and time will tell if they’re good for your game. If you introduce a house rule in session
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Introduction It’s good to be the Dungeon Master! Not only do you get to tell fantastic stories about heroes, villains, monsters, and magic, but you also get to create the world in which these stories
live. Whether you’re running a D&D game already or you think it’s something you want to try, these rules are for you. The Dungeon Master’s Guide assumes that you know the basics of how to play the D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
about being a good DM is that the rules are a tool to help you have a good time. The rules aren’t in charge. You’re the DM — you’re in charge of the game. Guide the play experience and the use of the
reluctant to speak up, remember to ask them what their characters are doing.
Be fair. Use your powers as Dungeon Master only for good. Treat the rules and the players in a fair and impartial manner.
Pay
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Brightguard obeys Atash and, through him, the Sunweaver (see the “Akharin Sangar Gazetteer” section for details). Motto. “All good acts take place under the sun.” Beliefs. The Sunweaver sets my path. Goals
Ghorbani, and its agents are largely chaotic good artisans, philosophers, and merchants who have suffered under Atash’s isolationist policies. Silent Roar agents are usually patient and nonviolent, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
helpless creatures to activate those rules. Rules Rely on Good-Faith Interpretation. The rules assume that everyone reading and interpreting the rules has the interests of the group’s fun at heart and
player outside the game and ask them to stop. Knowing the Rules
You don’t have to be an expert on the rules to be a good DM. Of course it’s helpful to be familiar with the rules, but facilitating fun is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
during combat or while a character is acting in Initiative order. Don’t let players attack each other or helpless creatures to activate those rules. Rules Rely on Good-Faith Interpretation. The rules
the rules to be a good DM. Of course it’s helpful to be familiar with the rules, especially the ones in the Player’s Handbook, but facilitating fun is more important than implementing the rules
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Using These Rules The D&D Basic Rules document has four main parts.
Part 1 is about creating a character, providing the rules and guidance you need to make the character you’ll play in the game. It
includes information on the various races, classes, backgrounds, equipment, and other customization options that you can choose from. Many of the rules in part 1 rely on material in parts 2 and 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Horror Toolkit Setting the stage for horror isn’t entirely a product of good storytelling. As highlighted throughout this book, any rule might take on a terrifying cast, whether you present it as
having some grim source or you customize it with ominous new options. This section goes a step further, providing options to make existing rules more terrifying and presenting systems that encourage unique horror experiences.