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The Book of Many Things
worthwhile. When Malaxxix deigns to speak with others, the fiend displays grandiloquent diction and a pompous demeanor—a stark contrast to the yugoloth’s usual fury.
Curse of Malaxxix
A creature
that attunes to one of Malaxxix’s cursed items becomes afflicted with the curse of Malaxxix. The curse enables Malaxxix to interact with the cursed creature in special ways:
Scrying. Malaxxix
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Gaining Renown At your discretion, a character or party can increase their renown in the following ways: Completing Missions. Advancing a group’s interests increases a character’s Renown Score within
that group by 1. Completing a mission specifically assigned by that group or that directly benefits the group increases the character’s Renown Score by 2. Hugely significant quests might grant Renown
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Gaining Renown At your discretion, a character or party can increase their renown in the following ways: Completing Missions. Advancing a group’s interests increases a character’s Renown Score within
that group by 1. Completing a mission specifically assigned by that group or that directly benefits the group increases the character’s Renown Score by 2. Hugely significant quests might grant Renown
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
connections and opportunities. Depict the public’s interest in the characters by using the renown system presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Start the characters with high renown scores, but let their
renown scores decay if they don’t work to keep the public’s interest. At the height of their fame, characters might be recognized by strangers on the streets, given free room and board, or invited to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
connections and opportunities. Depict the public’s interest in the characters by using the renown system presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Start the characters with high renown scores, but let their
renown scores decay if they don’t work to keep the public’s interest. At the height of their fame, characters might be recognized by strangers on the streets, given free room and board, or invited to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
they don’t, they join groups of another sort, such as mercenary companies or cults. Simic hybrids are all created within the Simic Combine, so it’s rare for them not to be part of it.
Renown As you
right hand of the guildmaster — or even becoming the master yourself! Your status in your guild is measured by your renown score. As you increase that score, you gain the opportunity to advance in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
they don’t, they join groups of another sort, such as mercenary companies or cults. Simic hybrids are all created within the Simic Combine, so it’s rare for them not to be part of it.
Renown As you
right hand of the guildmaster — or even becoming the master yourself! Your status in your guild is measured by your renown score. As you increase that score, you gain the opportunity to advance in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Light A tale that is perpetually dark in tone becomes tiresome very quickly. It needs to feature the occasional ray of light for contrast and to create a sense of hope. Monsters and other terrors
must be offset with creatures that are kind and lovable, giving the characters even more reasons to stand against the darkness. Here are a couple of ways to add glimmers of light to a tragic tale: In a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Light A tale that is perpetually dark in tone becomes tiresome very quickly. It needs to feature the occasional ray of light for contrast and to create a sense of hope. Monsters and other terrors
must be offset with creatures that are kind and lovable, giving the characters even more reasons to stand against the darkness. Here are a couple of ways to add glimmers of light to a tragic tale: In a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Bigby Bigby (BIG-bee) is a former apprentice of Mordenkainen. Though he began his career determined to use magic to dominate and control others, Bigby eventually changed his ways and has worked hard
soft-spoken, Bigby was often eclipsed by his mentor, who taught Bigby how to control his ambitions. After years of adventuring, Bigby crafted a handful of spells that gained him widespread renown. Of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
nations are blinded by their civilized ways. You have heard the truth in the voices of croaking frogs and seen it in the shadows shifting on the water. Whether you’re loyal to the Gatekeepers, the
, building towns and working with steel. If you were raised in one of the clans, the ways of civilization aren’t that strange to you; you’ve seen the city of Zarash’ak and worked with House Tharashk. By
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
nations are blinded by their civilized ways. You have heard the truth in the voices of croaking frogs and seen it in the shadows shifting on the water. Whether you’re loyal to the Gatekeepers, the
, building towns and working with steel. If you were raised in one of the clans, the ways of civilization aren’t that strange to you; you’ve seen the city of Zarash’ak and worked with House Tharashk. By
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Bigby Bigby (BIG-bee) is a former apprentice of Mordenkainen. Though he began his career determined to use magic to dominate and control others, Bigby eventually changed his ways and has worked hard
soft-spoken, Bigby was often eclipsed by his mentor, who taught Bigby how to control his ambitions. After years of adventuring, Bigby crafted a handful of spells that gained him widespread renown. Of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Continuing or Episodic Campaigns The backbone of a campaign is a connected series of adventures, but you can connect them in two different ways. In a continuing campaign, the connected adventures
adventure matter in the next. Plotting and running that kind of campaign can be demanding on the DM, but the payoff is a great and memorable story. An episodic campaign, in contrast, is like a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Continuing or Episodic Campaigns The backbone of a campaign is a connected series of adventures, but you can connect them in two different ways. In a continuing campaign, the connected adventures
adventure matter in the next. Plotting and running that kind of campaign can be demanding on the DM, but the payoff is a great and memorable story. An episodic campaign, in contrast, is like a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
adventures, particularly as they contrast with what majorities consider the status quo. In folk horror tales, characters often discover that their beliefs aren’t as universally held as they assumed, and
stories are rarely tolerant of nonbelievers. Outsiders might be given a chance to adopt the community’s ways, but otherwise are considered heretics or corrupting elements. Assuredly, their ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
adventures, particularly as they contrast with what majorities consider the status quo. In folk horror tales, characters often discover that their beliefs aren’t as universally held as they assumed, and
stories are rarely tolerant of nonbelievers. Outsiders might be given a chance to adopt the community’s ways, but otherwise are considered heretics or corrupting elements. Assuredly, their ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Horizon’s Edge Magic In contrast to the other locations described in this chapter, Horizon’s Edge is notable more for the magic and technology it contains than for any magic inherent to the site
scattered across the Material and Inner Planes, and these cubes are among the few ways to enter Horizon’s Edge. A Horizon puzzle cube is an 8-inch magical cube made of gold, iron, crystal, and copper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Horizon’s Edge Magic In contrast to the other locations described in this chapter, Horizon’s Edge is notable more for the magic and technology it contains than for any magic inherent to the site
scattered across the Material and Inner Planes, and these cubes are among the few ways to enter Horizon’s Edge. A Horizon puzzle cube is an 8-inch magical cube made of gold, iron, crystal, and copper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Intrigue Stories in the noir tradition tend to start slowly and build gradually as the mystery gets deeper and more convoluted, until the situation erupts in a climactic confrontation. In contrast to
Putting a mystery in front of the characters at the very start of the adventure sets the tone for what’s ahead and draws them in to the story. The Story Opening table offers some ways to draw the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Purphoros, deeply involved in the project of civilization. Purphoros’s desire to overturn the established order with violence stands in stark contrast to their measured ways. As a result, Purphoros stands aloof from them.
unpredictable impulses even as he envies the forge god’s ability to create grand works. Purphoros resents Heliod’s attempts to impose laws that constrain the passion of creation. In many ways, the two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Intrigue Stories in the noir tradition tend to start slowly and build gradually as the mystery gets deeper and more convoluted, until the situation erupts in a climactic confrontation. In contrast to
Putting a mystery in front of the characters at the very start of the adventure sets the tone for what’s ahead and draws them in to the story. The Story Opening table offers some ways to draw the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Purphoros, deeply involved in the project of civilization. Purphoros’s desire to overturn the established order with violence stands in stark contrast to their measured ways. As a result, Purphoros stands aloof from them.
unpredictable impulses even as he envies the forge god’s ability to create grand works. Purphoros resents Heliod’s attempts to impose laws that constrain the passion of creation. In many ways, the two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Weird Magic Over the course of a seemingly endless lifetime, a hag typically discovers or creates several unusual ways to use magic. The weird magic that hags can call upon comes in a number of forms
age and renown might know unique rituals that can temporarily or permanently alter or transform a creature, bring back the dead for a limited time, rewrite memories, or siphon emotions. At the other end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
families that settled Siabsungkoh are said to have been of different blood but the same spirit. Those who operate alone through choice or act in self-serving ways are often called tuah, which means “of
when addressing strangers. Newcomers who learn the customs and work within the cultural framework, however, can earn places and renown within the communities. Spirits of the Land Most Siabsungkoh
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Weird Magic Over the course of a seemingly endless lifetime, a hag typically discovers or creates several unusual ways to use magic. The weird magic that hags can call upon comes in a number of forms
age and renown might know unique rituals that can temporarily or permanently alter or transform a creature, bring back the dead for a limited time, rewrite memories, or siphon emotions. At the other end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
families that settled Siabsungkoh are said to have been of different blood but the same spirit. Those who operate alone through choice or act in self-serving ways are often called tuah, which means “of
when addressing strangers. Newcomers who learn the customs and work within the cultural framework, however, can earn places and renown within the communities. Spirits of the Land Most Siabsungkoh
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
organization as you’ve defined it. Consider the motto of the Harpers: “Down with tyranny. Fairness and equality for all.” The Harpers have a straightforward message of freedom and prosperity. Contrast
.” These are sophisticated people involved in a delicate political alliance, with more emphasis on stability than on fairness and equality. Finally, think about the ways that player characters might come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
organization as you’ve defined it. Consider the motto of the Harpers: “Down with tyranny. Fairness and equality for all.” The Harpers have a straightforward message of freedom and prosperity. Contrast
.” These are sophisticated people involved in a delicate political alliance, with more emphasis on stability than on fairness and equality. Finally, think about the ways that player characters might come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, who both have a degree of the arrogance he demonstrates. Thassa and Nylea, by contrast, aren’t bothered by his efforts because they see themselves as being safely outside his reach. He could declare
, whatever squabbles their brothers might have. Ephara, Karametra, and Iroas are closely aligned with Heliod in attitude and philosophy. In some ways, these three gods represent the principles and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, who both have a degree of the arrogance he demonstrates. Thassa and Nylea, by contrast, aren’t bothered by his efforts because they see themselves as being safely outside his reach. He could declare
, whatever squabbles their brothers might have. Ephara, Karametra, and Iroas are closely aligned with Heliod in attitude and philosophy. In some ways, these three gods represent the principles and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
The Wilds Past the courts, across the stream, into the woods—there lie the wilds, the most magical, strange, and dangerous lands in all Eldraine. In contrast to the order and structure of the realm
in strange and often beautiful ways. It can be alluring, empowering, and restorative. It can also be repellent, enervating, and destructive. Countless species of sapient creatures dwell in the wilds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
The Wilds Past the courts, across the stream, into the woods—there lie the wilds, the most magical, strange, and dangerous lands in all Eldraine. In contrast to the order and structure of the realm
in strange and often beautiful ways. It can be alluring, empowering, and restorative. It can also be repellent, enervating, and destructive. Countless species of sapient creatures dwell in the wilds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Lich
Druid of the Old Ways
Felidar
Firefist
Firemane Angel
Flux Blastseeker
Fluxcharger
Flying Horror
Frontline Medic
Galvanic Blastseeker
Galvanice Weird
Gloamwing
Goblin Gang
characters to advance in rank and position within their guilds by acquiring renown. The focus of chapter 3 is on the city itself — and particularly on the Tenth District, which is the heart of Ravnica
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Lich
Druid of the Old Ways
Felidar
Firefist
Firemane Angel
Flux Blastseeker
Fluxcharger
Flying Horror
Frontline Medic
Galvanic Blastseeker
Galvanice Weird
Gloamwing
Goblin Gang
characters to advance in rank and position within their guilds by acquiring renown. The focus of chapter 3 is on the city itself — and particularly on the Tenth District, which is the heart of Ravnica