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Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
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3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fireball, fly
4th level (3 slots): greater invisibility, ice storm
5th level (1 slot): cone of cold
Teleporter Ring. Manafret wears a teleporter ring (see
loves to cook, and uses his mage hand cantrip to cut vegetables. He assumes the characters are intruders unless convinced otherwise. Any ability check to do so is made with disadvantage, since
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
its next turn, becoming petrified on a failure or ending the effect on a success. The petrification lasts until the creature is freed by the greater restoration spell or other magic.
Unless surprised
threatened, Marlos Urnrayle retreats to the Black Geode, the earth node. Within this node, Marlos gains one additional use of his Legendary Resistance trait.
Lair Actions
If Marlos is in the earth node
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Special Equipment. In addition to her magic armor and weapons, Ezmerelda has two potions of greater healing, six vials of holy water, and three wooden stakes.
Spellcasting. Ezmerelda is a 7th-level
): darkvision, knock, mirror image
3rd level (3 slots): clairvoyance, lightning bolt, magic circle
4th level (1 slot): greater invisibilityMultiattack. Ezmerelda makes three attacks: two with her +1 rapier
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
domain, vying against the other archdevils as he sought still greater power. This animosity worked in Asmodeus’s favor, since Asmodeus knew that Moloch’s scheming helped keep the other
archdevils in check. The arrangement unraveled, however, when Moloch took the night hag named Malagard for his advisor. Her poisonous words gradually convinced him to attempt to topple Asmodeus. The
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fireball, fly
4th level (3 slots): greater invisibility, ice storm
5th level (1 slot): cone of coldDagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5
a return to the old ways.
Dreams of the Damned. Kasimir's sister, Patrina Velikovna, is sealed in the catacombs below Castle Ravenloft. Convinced that she was the concubine of the devil Strahd
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
greater still are those who inspire them. (Any)
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Power. Creatures are at their most vulnerable in their dreams, and I am the master of dreams. (Evil)
Moonstone Dragon Adventures
The
, conversation.
3
A moonstone dragon wyrmling has convinced a lost white dragon wyrmling that the latter is also a moonstone dragon, cursed by an archfey of winter. The two travel together, causing
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
decides if your demands are reasonable and if there are subordinates available to fulfill them. As your status in the guild improves, you gain influence over more people, including ones in greater
that whole family.
5
My faith in the Obzedat never wavers.
6
I want to prove myself more worthy than an older sibling and thereby ensure that I inherit a greater share of my parents&rsquo
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
assume roles of greater responsibility and prominence. You might be one of Candlekeep’s own, dedicated to the curatorship of what is likely the most complete body of lore and history in all the
. . . everyone . . . is . . . compared . . . to me.
7
I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
8
I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
devoted to a sacred site in the midst of the rubblebelt.
5
My weapon is made from the first raktusk I ever hunted.
6
GrrrRRAAAAGGHH! [I will do anything to prove myself greater than my
.]
3
I’m as stubborn as a batterboar.
4
I’m so convinced of my superiority over soft, civilized people that I’ll take great risks to prove it.
5
I’m easily
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
attached to.
Personality Traits
d8
Personality Trait
1
I can’t wait to see what I become next!
2
I am convinced that everything inclines toward constant improvement
. (Neutral)
4
Greater Good. I want to reshape the world into higher forms of life so that all can enjoy evolution. (Good)
5
Logic. It’s foolish to let emotions and principles
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
: command, divination, greater restoration, hypnotic pattern, invisibilityThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a
unless the dragon can be convinced to return.
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A royal heir goes missing while secretly visiting a crystal dragon. The heir’s family, the heir’s friends, and the dragon all want to
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
can face any adversity in this strange land.
2
The gods of my people are a comfort to me so far from home.
3
I hold no greater cause than my service to my people.
4
My freedom is my
leave my loved one(s) behind. I hope to see them again one day.
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Flaw
1
I am secretly (or not so secretly) convinced of the superiority of my own culture over that of this
Elf
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
insults with vengeance.
Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They
they find careers that let them travel freely and set their own pace. Elves also enjoy exercising their martial prowess or gaining greater magical power, and adventuring allows them to do so. Some
Folk Hero
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
profession among the peasantry, perhaps as a farmer, miner, servant, shepherd, woodcutter, or gravedigger. But something happened that set you on a different path and marked you for greater things. Choose or
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Flaw
1
The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
2
I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
characters make a greater impact on the world, they face greater danger whether they want to or not. Powerful factions see them as a threat and plot against them, while friendly ones court their favor in
hopes of striking a useful alliance. The tiers of play represent the ideal milestones for introducing new world-shaking events to the campaign. As the characters resolve one event, a new danger arises
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Now she dedicates the Eternal Order’s resources to what she believes is a necessary evil: nurturing a reborn tyrant who tests her resolve as he demands ever greater magical reagents and sacrifices
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Shades of Gray In Eberron, it’s not always easy to separate the heroes from the villains. Good people can do terrible things, while cruel or heartless people might serve the greater good. An
hobgoblin general, whose descendants want it back. The ways to resolve these problems aren’t always simple. Certain situations demand straightforward decisions. If Emerald Claw cultists are about to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
’ meddling. Alternatively, averting one disaster might naturally lead to a greater one, at which point characters must contend not only with the latest catastrophe but also with the accusations and assaults
Schemes d4 Scheme
1 Convinced that Heliod’s boundless ambition will destroy Theros, Klothys creates an artifact that will destroy the sun god once he claims it as his own. She needs mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
with iron-fisted resolve. As a rule, he does not treat with adventurers; he’d rather rob them and feed on their blood. If combat breaks out here, the werebats throughout area 16 investigate, converging
contains 60 gp in a leather pouch, three wooden holy symbols of Malar, a potion of greater healing in a varnished gourd, a pair of dainty slippers, six bleached human skulls, a beautifully carved ivory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
. Mark one victory and advance to Event 2: “The Storm Breaks.” The party retreats. The undead spill into the town. Proceed to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 2. The Storm Breaks If the defenders hold
. Use your judgement to resolve any plans that the players devise and award them appropriately (see “Narrative Combat”). If the gate is demolished, the players must hold the line alongside the defenders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. 5 A devil has tricked an angel into meddling in the Blood War, and the angel seeks mortal aid. 6 A ancestor of one of the characters must be convinced to bless the character before the full power of
retrieved. 8 A titan is imprisoned on an Outer Plane. The characters might be trying to stop those who seek to release it, or they might want to release it to help defend the world from a greater
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
time to hide in this manner, he casts a greater invisibility spell on himself and retreats to area 9b. Treasure. Orl’s spellbook contains a drow mage’s normal spells, plus animate dead, hallucinatory terrain, rope trick, and seeming.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. The important thing is that the ally is available when the characters want them and retreats into the background when the characters don’t want or need the help. Consider ways the ally could help the
, gather valuable loot or information, or resolve old problems the characters have forgotten about or left behind.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
foreshadowing easier because you can reread your notes from earlier game sessions and identify things that could resurface in upcoming sessions, giving past events greater weight or a bigger payoff
cameo to this halfling? This halfling could be tied to a bigger plot or have information that could help the characters resolve some conflict. Suddenly, a minor trinket foreshadows bigger events to come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Fey associates. Though Nathair’s magical powers are far greater than those of most faerie dragons (thanks in part to highly developed dragonsight), Nathair still prefers to resolve conflict with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Lady of Masks Countess Sansuri is a greedy and vainglorious giant who lives in the clouds, untethered from reality, convinced that she is the victim of a great injustice and surrounded by jealous
spell on herself, retreats to her tower (areas 31–area 33), and leaves the castle’s other denizens to fend for themselves. If her defeat seems inevitable, Sansuri bargains for her life and, under such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
and hired guards flee upon seeing the tigers, but Jung-Soon stands her ground. The tigers attack her or any creature that appears to be a greater threat. Defeating the Tigers. The tigers discorporate
into fog if defeated. They also vanish, along with the fog, 5 minutes after the fog appears. Before the last tiger vanishes, it retreats, heading toward the forest north of the construction site and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
are some of the ways in which the characters might convince Thunderwing to sacrifice herself for the greater good: Promising to raise her friend, Bunny Blossom the faerie dragon, from the dead
check if the scene proves difficult to roleplay. If Thunderwing is convinced to sacrifice herself, she lets out a deep sigh before flying about and kissing each character on the forehead—even the ones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
people are a comfort to me so far from home. 3 I hold no greater cause than my service to my people. 4 My freedom is my most precious possession. I’ll never let anyone take it from me again. 5 I’m
so secretly) convinced of the superiority of my own culture over that of this foreign land. 2 I pretend not to understand the local language in order to avoid interactions I would rather not have. 3 I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
behir +3 L16: Boulder Heap Cleared the rocks to expose the tunnel to the greater caverns +1 Discovered the bronze tablet within the hollow boulder +1 L17: Lavish Parlor Ate any of the poisoned food
Kasdu’ul the marid +2 Provided proof of Kashem’s demise or convinced Kasdu’ul of the dao’s defeat +1 Additional Points Condition Points Per character death −1 One or more players thanked the DM during or after the session +1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
awards the party a potion of flying. Stone Giant’s Resolve Each competitor must sit or stand atop a wooden post beneath a roaring waterfall. If a competitor’s body ceases to be in contact with the
DC 20 Strength saving throw or be pushed 15 feet from the waterfall and have the prone condition. Prize. If a character wins the contest of stone giant’s resolve, Diasma awards the party a Quaal’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
by evil gods. An evil empyrean can’t survive long on the Upper Planes and usually retreats to the Material Plane, where it can rule over a kingdom of mortals as an indomitable tyrant. Immortal Titans
innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 23, +15 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: greater restoration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
counterspell and greater invisibility. All his spell slots are currently expended. Losser carries a spellbook bound in stitched flesh that contains all his prepared spells. He also has a key to the
Golorr. If the characters pursue the stone and leave Losser alive, he eventually slips away and retreats to area B11. Next Encounter Once the characters defeat Xanathar’s forces in the cellar, they can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
the heroes from the villains. Good people can do terrible things, while cruel or heartless people may be serving the greater good. An inquisitor may torture innocents in a quest to root out a cult of
. There are ways to resolve these problems, but the answers aren’t always simple or obvious. There can certainly be times when decisions are straightforward. If the Emerald Claw is about to detonate a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Cult Members Cults often form hierarchies around a charismatic or domineering leader. While cult members might work independently, they take their orders from superiors with greater supernatural
gives them remarkable resolve in the face of threats. Cultists perform much of a cult’s mundane work, which might include evangelism, criminal acts, or serving as sacrifices. Cultist Medium or Small