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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
called stratians, number among the fiercest soldiers on Theros. They train relentlessly and possess unflinching resolve. In the annals of Akros, tales abound of squads of stratians that defended a
glorification of the warrior's spirit, the basis of an ethos that forges an unbreakable bond between members of a military unit. In combat, hoplites typically work in groups and use coordinated tactics to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Splitting Up Creatures being chased can split up into smaller groups. This tactic forces pursuers to either divide their forces or allow some of the quarry to escape. If a pursuit splits into several
smaller chases, resolve each chase separately. You can keep all the creatures in Initiative order, but track the distances separately for each group.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
that person from the table. This social contract covers the basics, but individual groups might require additional agreed-upon terms to guarantee a fun play experience for all. And a social contract
Social Contract D&D is first and foremost meant to be a fun-for-all experience. If one or more participants aren’t having fun, the game won’t last long. Session zero is the perfect time for you and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
rendered, guests need not fear being trapped within, since Mahadi is very serious about maintaining the contract between host and guest. Each guest must agree to this formal arrangement prior to
establishment fall under a special contract and therefore rank most highly in his esteem. Of course, guests leaving Infernal Rapture are expected to pay their bills in full prior to departure. If a guest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
with a variety of different members of the guild in different contexts—when looking for a contract, gathering referrals, staying in the guildhall, and so on. The Guild Contact table provides
except inspire and encourage members 2 A retired adventurer who works hard to connect member groups with employment opportunities that match their skills 3 A petty rival who continually tries to claim
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Large Groups The biggest considerations with large groups are maintaining order at the table and keeping combat from becoming too slow. Structured Turns If you find yourself in a situation where
Information. If you tell the players what the Armor Class of their opponents is, you reduce the steps of interaction needed to resolve an attack. Instead of telling you a number and asking if it hits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
agent of the Sunweaver—deemed service in the Brightguard a holy calling, the group’s ranks swelled. Most members have unshakable resolve, but recent revolutionary acts have the order on edge. The
they defend the order and its members like lions protect their prides. They resent other revolutionary groups whose violent ways cause the people to distrust the Silent Roar by extension. Many Silent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, saying, “No closer, friends! This is a private matter, and we don’t wish to be disturbed.” Unferth presents himself with a false joviality, making light of the fact that two groups of upstanding
citizens should find themselves engaged in an ugly bit of skulduggery involving opening a tomb. Underneath the self-deprecating manner is a stern resolve. The Kraken Society paid good money for the orb
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
? Even though the duration of each of these spells is instantaneous, you choose the targets and resolve the attacks consecutively, not all at once. If you want, you can declare all your targets before
by several classes, including the Fighter and Paladin) doesn’t let you cast extra attack spells. That feature specifically relies on the Attack action, not the Magic action or any other action. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
advantage of this moment of uncertainty, making a Charisma (Persuasion) check with advantage to sway Zariel from the path of evil. Resolve a successful check as noted in “Redeeming Zariel” earlier in
their offer and produces a contract stating that she will release the city in exchange for the sword, delivered without any complications or deceit. Lulu rankles at the idea of the characters forging any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
whips behind it. Opportunistic Predators. When hunting, cloakers glide through the shadows at a safe distance behind groups of other creatures traversing the Underdark. They follow parties of humanoids to
, enveloping and devouring their victims. While it feeds, a cloaker uses its swift, whiplike tail for defense, although it rarely takes a stand against dangerous foes or groups of creatures. As an added
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
attack rolls? Even though the duration of each of these spells is instantaneous, you choose the targets and resolve the attacks consecutively, not all at once. If you want, you can declare all your
used. By extension, the Extra Attack feature (given by several classes, including the fighter and paladin) doesn’t let you cast extra attack spells. That feature specifically relies on the Attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
groups, its expected challenge rating should be lower than the party’s level. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that your monster must have a challenge rating equal to the level of the characters to
be a worthy challenge. Keep in mind that monsters with a lower challenge rating can be a threat to higher-level characters when encountered in groups. Monster Statistics by Challenge Rating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
residence to adjudicate disputes and collect taxes. Defense: The reeve might have a small force of soldiers. Otherwise, the village relies on a citizen militia. Commerce: Basic supplies are readily
oversees the city administration. An elected city council represents the middle class and might hold more actual power than the lord mayor. Other groups serve as important power centers as well. Defense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
is apparent only after a new contract is signed. He can be charming when he recruits a soul directly, and his agents are careful to avoid making any promises about his actions or attitudes. But once
dissent, he isolates his minions, allowing them to gather in small groups only when needed to carry on their work. Even then, the law of Mephistopheles prohibits all but the most vital communication
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
marshal. Does the character have enough money to pay bribes or to hire a small gang of mercenaries? Does the rival hold sway over any guilds, temples, or other groups? Make a list of the rival’s assets
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
The Yawning Portal Amid the bustle of Waterdeep, within the Castle Ward where barristers, nobles, and emissaries battle with word and contract, stands an inn not quite like any other. Before there
return trip, but enough come back with riches and tales of adventure to tempt other groups into trying their luck. THE GREEN DRAGON INN
The Yawning Portal is not the only renowned tavern in D&D lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
members of a military unit. In combat, hoplites typically work in groups and use coordinated tactics to win victories. The three Hoplite Unit Names tables present the sorts of titles used by hoplite
relentlessly and possess unflinching resolve. In the annals of Akros, tales abound of squads of stratians that defended a key location against a much larger force or crept behind enemy lines and wreaked havoc
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
contract offer from a powerful devil can arrive as a lesser devil. Demons generally have no regard for mortal souls and do not solicit them, but living creatures do have their uses. Groups of corrupted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. The Social Contract of Adventures You must provide reasonably appealing reasons for characters to undertake the adventures you prepare. In exchange, the players should go along with those hooks
discussions at the table. Some groups don’t mind putting the game on hold while they discuss different interpretations of a rule. Others prefer to let the DM make a call and continue playing. If you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. The Social Contract of Adventures You must provide reasonably appealing reasons for characters to undertake the adventures you prepare. (See “Draw In the Players” in chapter 4 for advice on this
adventures for them. Rules Discussions Work out a policy about rules discussions at the table. Some groups don’t mind putting the game on hold while they discuss different interpretations of a rule. Others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Baldur’s Gate or through the spiderweb-filled alleys of Menzoberranzan might inspire you to create your own table. Splitting Up Creatures being chased can split up into smaller groups. This tactic forces
pursuers to either divide their forces or allow some of the quarry to escape. If a pursuit splits into several smaller chases, resolve each chase separately. Run a round of one chase, then a round of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
empty streets. Investigating the Town. A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Survival) check reveals infrequent tracks belonging to different humanoid creatures. Some travel alone, while others go in small groups
appears to trigger the duergar’s sudden growth and battle prowess, but they drink only to firm up their resolve. See “Development” below.) The duergar are too inebriated to turn invisible. Because night
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, both legal and illicit, thus destroying its competitors and making everyone dependent on it.
A member of the Zhentarim thinks of himself or herself as a member of a very large family and relies on
Quests. Typical Zhentarim quests include plundering or stealing a treasure hoard, powerful magic item, or artifact; securing a lucrative business contract or enforcing a preexisting one; and establishing a foothold in a place where the Zhentarim holds little sway.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
As the owner and host of Infernal Rapture, Mahadi takes his responsibilities very seriously. Every patron that enters the demiplane that houses his establishment must sign an infernal contract. It
the ends, increasing his reach by 5 feet. Elliach’s ears sprouted wings and flew away. Consequently, he is deaf. He relies on lip-reading and hand gestures. Elliach met Mahadi while on the run from debt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
resolve those actions.
Sometimes, resolving a task is easy. If an adventurer wants to walk across a room and open a door, the DM might just say that the door opens and describe what lies beyond. But
uncertain, the Dungeons & Dragons game relies on rolls of a 20-sided die, a d20, to determine success or failure.
Every character and monster in the game has capabilities defined by six ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
if there is sufficient room for it to grow. It has advantage on attack rolls and on ability checks and saving throws that rely on Strength.
Contract. The professor becomes Small. Its walking speed
professors tweak probability to impede attacks and strike at the minds of their foes with lancing equations that disrupt the opponent’s resolve. Professors of theory hold that altering the way a person
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
ruler could be immortal or undead. Aundair and Karrnath, two kingdoms in the Eberron campaign setting, have autocrats with royal blood in their veins. Whereas Queen Aurala of Aundair relies on wizards
government is composed of groups or individuals primarily seeking wealth for themselves, often at the expense of their subjects. The grasping Bandit Kingdoms in the Greyhawk campaign setting are prime
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
send an omen to nudge a group of gnomes in a certain direction, or even manifest an avatar in the middle of a gnome burrow. When Garl makes one of these rare appearances, it is to resolve a dispute that
side. The merry prankster irritated, bamboozled, confounded, and exasperated the kobold god while freeing large groups of gnomes from his clutches. When Kurtulmak’s patience wore out after several of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Villa Locations The following area descriptions are keyed to map 1.5. V1. Yard Nine lawful evil human guards patrol the yard in three groups of three. When the characters first arrive, these groups
it contains. The box holds a copy of the contract Thavius forged with Zariel to doom the city of Elturel. The padlock on the chest can be picked by a character with thieves’ tools who succeeds on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
reaction that affects every creature that uses or relies on it. You can eliminate a people, place, or thing that previously existed in a certain location or area in your campaign world. On a small scale, the
actions, doctrine, dogma, and policies. On a local scale, a new organization contends with existing power groups, influencing, subverting, dominating, or allying with them to create a stronger base of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
into the grand foyer have been broken open by the invading devils (see “Cathedral Assault”) and remain ajar. Four guards lie dead in the doorways, eviscerated by one of those devil-led groups. H2
. Though he is not truly in danger of losing this ability (his resolve is simply shaken), this can provide a roleplaying opportunity for the characters to boost his spirits and strengthen his faith. H5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
signed contract inside each one. These contracts outline the terms of loans made by Victoro to various nobles, merchants, and guilds. The drawer also has a secret compartment that characters can find
accidentally offended one another. They have changed into dueling garb and are fighting with rapiers to resolve their differences while onlookers drink wine and cheer them on. C25a. Garden Balcony This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
gargoyles if they have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher. The gargoyles ignore groups exiting the Temple of Black Earth. They attack any strangers approaching from the north unless
, he intends to pay back everyone who ever defied or insulted him. In combat, Marlos relies on his petrifying gaze to keep him safe from ranged attacks or spells, as he closes in to use Ironfang and