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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
starlight through their weapons, and they can rescue warriors from a perilous situation by using their gods-given power of teleportation.
Astral Elves
Long ago, some elves ventured to the Astral
the Silver Void is their home, astral elves often venture into Wildspace systems and place their ships and citadels in orbit around stars. Astral elves do this for several reasons. Proximity to a
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Coming to Baldur’s Gate might seem like a good idea for a spectrum of reasons. Profit, excitement, and cosmopolitan opportunities all present tempting prospects, but rarely does one start on
’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Outlander Origins
Foreigners of all kinds come to Baldur’s Gate daily, drawn by countless reasons from countless lands. The Outlander Origins
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, Auril is reborn at full strength during the next winter solstice, with divine power far beyond what is reflected in the stat blocks presented here.
After finishing a long rest, Auril regains any of
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A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but rather Auril as she is encountered in this adventure.Lair Actions
Auril
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
form, Auril dies. As long as she has mortal followers who worship her, however, Auril is reborn at full strength during the next winter solstice, with divine power far beyond what is reflected in the
loses all the traits and actions of the old form and gains those of the new form.
A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
solstice, with divine power far beyond what is reflected in the stat blocks presented here.
After finishing a long rest, Auril regains any of her forms that were destroyed, provided at least one
form survives. When she transitions from one form to another, she loses all the traits and actions of the old form and gains those of the new form.
A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three
Halfling
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Basic Rules (2014)
among them usually venture into the world for reasons of community, friendship, wanderlust, or curiosity. They love discovering new things, even simple things, such as an exotic food or an unfamiliar
wide and wonder-filled world. For them, adventuring is less a career than an opportunity or sometimes a necessity.
Halfling Names
A halfling has a given name, a family name, and possibly a nickname
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Experience Point Awards In this part of the adventure, XP is awarded for overcoming monsters, as in parts 2 and 3. However, XP awards for monsters is not given in the encounter description. Instead
, the amount of XP that a monster is worth is noted in its stat block (see appendix B). You calculate the award by totaling the value for each monster the characters overcome. Additional XP awards, and the reasons for them, are described in the text, under the “Awarding Experience Points” heading.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Outlander Coming to Baldur’s Gate might seem like a good idea for a spectrum of reasons. Profit, excitement, and cosmopolitan opportunities all present tempting prospects, but rarely does one start
firsthand experience — likely somewhere in the Outer City. Outlander Origins Foreigners of all kinds come to Baldur’s Gate daily, drawn by countless reasons from countless lands. The Outlander Origins table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Sadamor of Netheril. Legend speaks of how Sadamor saw the depths of humanity’s evil reflected in the opal of his crown. Heartbroken, he created a doomsday device — a sphere of annihilation — to
chunk of the moon, this polished egg-shaped stone was given as a gift by the ruling syl-pasha of Calimport to his sailor daughter. It is said that anyone who holds the stone can always find the way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
main villains. The characters might want to explore the lairs for a variety of reasons, including the following:
Disrupting the villain’s operation Gaining an audience with the villain (perhaps to
forge a truce or an alliance) Completing a special mission for a faction (see “Joining Factions”) Investigating a false clue given to them as part of a scheme concocted by another villain Stealing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
—whether for love or for social or political reasons, both of which are considered equally valid—they must choose which partner’s clan they will belong to after the union. In rare cases, a new couple
individual’s clan name is spoken before their given name. The royal family is an exception—they have no clan name, since it is expected that everyone should know them at first glance. Given names in Yeonido
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Emridy Meadows. A character with the Wayfarer background might know Miklos as a generous man who gives away food and sometimes even lodging to people in need. Reasons to Visit. Adventurers might
visit the Black Dragon Inn for one of the following reasons: Eavesdropper’s Paradise. Many clandestine meetings occur at the Black Dragon. Adventurers eavesdropping on private conversations might overhear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
by 1d4 if the NPC is treated particularly well (for example, given a magic weapon as a gift) or rescued by another party member. An NPC’s loyalty score can never be raised above its maximum. When other
endangered by other party members for purely selfish reasons. An NPC whose loyalty score drops to 0 is no longer loyal to the party and might part ways with them. A loyalty score can never drop below 0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
kind. With the aid of this magic, you have learned how to embody the might of giants. You are used to moving through a world much bigger than you, and that is reflected in your skills, attitude, and
Foundling Character Your life among giants has given you a unique perspective. Though you are unusually large for your kind, you’re no larger than a giant child, so you might be very mindful of your size
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
in his chair and gazes into a mirror. Reflected back at him is a sickly, haggard version of himself (see “Magic Mirrors” below). He is dressed to portray the green dragon in the tragedy titled A
Village No More, but he has given up trying to remember his lines. Hurly used to work at the Witchlight Carnival, but his short temper and blustery nature made him unpopular. One of Endelyn’s spies lured
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the characters. The king provides honest answers to any questions. He truly does believe the characters represent the best option to find out more about the demonic threat, unless they’ve given him any
various factions on board. One of the reasons he is looking to the adventurers to lead a new mission into the Underdark, apart from their experience, is that they can serve as brokers among all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
ability is tied to a given background. Starting at 1st level, a character adds his or her proficiency bonus to any ability check tied to one or the other of these two abilities. Ability Check
check to which the character’s prior training and experience (reflected in the character’s background) reasonably applies. The DM is the ultimate judge of whether the character’s background applies. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
experiences of dreamers. There is a dark core at the heart of the plane, shaped by the nightmare force known as the Dreaming Dark. For reasons unknown to the general populace, Dal Quor is always remote
Shavarath since the dawn of time, asserting that their struggles are reflected in the balance of good and evil across all reality. Syrania: The Azure Sky. Crystal spires float in a perfect blue sky. Farms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
a magic missile spell. Given where the body fell, the direction Quintus was walking when he died, and where the wounds on the body are located, a character can deduce, with a successful DC 16
is less cooperative than when he was dead, for reasons explained in the “Motive” section below. He offers no possible reasons for why someone would want to kill him. Speaking with the Dead. If a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
subraces in the Player’s Handbook include an ability score increase, a weapon training feature, and two or three additional traits. Given the story of the eladrin and their magical nature, an increase to an
their ability to step through the boundary between the planes, disappearing for a moment before reappearing somewhere else. In the game, this is reflected in a limited use of the misty step spell. Since
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
(matching your chosen proficiency), a signet ring, a set of fine clothes, and a pouch containing 18 gp Feature: Fortune’s Favor Your unexpected good fortune is reflected by a minor boon. You gain the Lucky
characters have varied histories, but they have one thing in common: they were down on their luck before their lives abruptly turned around. They might have given up all hope of a happier life, only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
gender, as well as one or two key personality traits. Although they resemble humanoid beings, genies are elemental spirits given physical form. They don’t mate with other genies or produce genie
when bribed or compelled by magic. All genies command the power of their native element, but a rare few also possess the power to grant wishes. For both these reasons, mortal mages often seek to bind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Religious Institutions Those who serve as priests of a god aren’t necessarily clerics. Indeed, the power invested in clerics and other divine spellcasters by the gods is given out only rarely (see
, but they aren’t taken into custody or punished as long as they obey the laws of the city. Some places take this form of persecution a step further, for a variety of reasons. A tyrant might outlaw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
duel, Halaster captured Manshoon and amputated his left arm at the elbow for reasons unknown. Manshoon escaped imprisonment and fled Undermountain, taking refuge in the city above. Attempts to
expense of its spellcasting ability. Manshoon can have only one simulacrum at any given time, and he uses it as a subordinate to command his Zhentarim minions in the field. If his simulacrum is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
personal goal. Likewise, an NPC’s Loyalty Score increases by 1d4 if the NPC is treated particularly well (for example, given a magic weapon as a gift) or rescued by another party member. An NPC’s Loyalty
Loyalty Score by 2d4 if the NPC is abused, misled, or endangered by other party members for purely selfish reasons. A Loyalty Score can never drop below 0. Meaning of Loyalty. An NPC with a Loyalty Score
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
finished items from raw materials (reflected in your proficiency with a certain kind of artisan’s tools), as well as the principles of trade and good business practices. The question now is whether
haven’t heard of me. d6 Ideal 1 Community. It is the duty of all people to strengthen the bonds and security of communities. (Lawful) 2 Generosity. My talents were given to me so that I could use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
be the disciplined regiments of a nation’s standing army, a fleet of ships comprising a kingdom’s armada, or a devastating horde of warriors and magical beasts. A given kingdom’s military could be a
the instruments of that will. Military Force Envoys You might join a military force for a wide range of reasons, or the military has reasons for seeking you out. Those with specialized skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
hear her repeatedly say, “They came for it … they came for the timepiece …” If given magical healing or allowed to sleep for an hour after being given food and water, Gildha regains her senses. She
paladin occultant named Talanatha Three-Coins — activate the timepiece of travel and teleport away. For reasons unknown, the timepiece stayed behind (see the “Level Inappropriate” sidebar). Gildha
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
) check or learn it through information gathering. They can request an audience with Laeral through Jalester Silvermane or Mirt. Laeral gives them a gift — a feather quill given to her by the archmage
sunlight from outside can be reflected underground and shone upon the vault entrance. Setting up these mirrors and getting their alignment just right takes 2d4 + 2 hours regardless of the number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
town’s center, its weathered visage and mossy limbs reflected in the pool’s sparkling ripples. Called Wrath by the animal kingdoms that came before, the guardian questions all who seek to enter the portal
, creating one or more of the following effects in and around the gate-town: Awakened Beasts. Beasts in Faunel are more intelligent than their worldly counterparts. At the DM’s discretion, any given Beast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
secret of achieving lichdom requires an arcane spellcaster to be at the apex of power—a significant challenge for mind flayers, given the scarcity of available mentors and training. Confronting this
it that is casting a spell. If the spell is 3rd level or lower, the spell fails, but any spell slots or charges are not wasted.
There are many reasons to avoid the way of the lich. An impermanent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
can combine their abilities—just like characters with different classes and origins. A diverse force is more powerful. Reasons to Move. Use features that encourage characters and their enemies to
from your XP budget to determine how many XP you have left to spend. Spend as much of your XP budget as you can without going over. It’s OK if you have a few unspent XP left over. Examples are given
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
this elegant conference room, given fine food and drink, and asked to wait to speak with none other than Omin Dran — founder and CEO of this august organization.
If the characters already know each
.”
JIM DARKMAGIC
Jim’s reasons for interceding with the characters are left to your determination. He might have intercepted the experienced adventurers Omin called for, then sent them off on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Enterprises. So when she was fired from that organization, the need to start over again in the cutthroat environs of Luskan inspired her to think outside the box. Way, way outside. Given the number of
Enterprises’ true headquarters is an expensive and well-appointed flagship called The Maverick. The ship sails constantly, rarely putting into port for security reasons. But the organization has a much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of the winds, the rustle of leaves, the ingenuity of land-dwelling inventors, or any of countless other surface-world charms, every triton living beyond the waves does so for their own reasons. In some
forever focused on bringing his gifts to life.
Triton Names A triton’s name is a symbol of choice. Upon reaching adulthood, a triton might shed the name they were given by their parents for one of