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: Weaver's Tools Equipment:Choose A or B: (A) Quarterstaff, Weaver's Tools, Basket (with dry reeds ready to weave), Book (druidic lore), Iron Pot, Traveler's Clothes, 19 GP; or (B) 50 GP Building a

Wicker. Healers and guardians alike may seek out the Old Ways for remedies and protective charms to ward off evil. Not all who come to the wicker craft do so with noble intent—some, broken by spite

Orc Legacy

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

order from the encroachments of Fiends and other extraplanar threats. Gruumsh’s blessings have made orcs tireless guardians and mighty allies wherever they are found, even when they turn their

three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s

10. Roller-Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

rolling statue, falls prone, and takes 55 (10d10) bludgeoning damage. The statue returns to its original position against the east wall after 1 minute, ready to roll again the next time a creature teleports into the room.

Trap” below) but otherwise remains still. While the statue is still, its rollers are locked to prevent the statue from being moved. The rolling statue is designed to fit snugly in the dungeon’s 10-foot

Treasures Untold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

knowledge of the abbey’s riches. Now only Bayleaf knows about the Winding Way. He was informed of the tunnels by the overlord who led the abbey, who wanted him ready to defend them if needs arose. The elf

does not know the actual layout of the place, nor does he know about its guardians. He uses his knowledge of the place’s existence as a bargaining chip for getting off the island. Bayleaf has not told any of the other survivors about the Winding Way.

Rolling with It

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Rolling with It Some DMs rely on die rolls for almost everything. When a character attempts a task, the DM calls for a check and picks a DC. As a DM using this style, you can’t rely on the

characters succeeding or failing on any one check to move the action in a specific direction. You must be ready to improvise and react to a changing situation. Relying on dice also gives the players the sense

Nagas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Nagas Nagas are intelligent serpents that inhabit the ruins of the past, amassing arcane treasures and knowledge. The first nagas were created as immortal guardians by a humanoid race long lost to

days, ready to continue its eternal work. Benevolent Dictators and Brutal Tyrants. A naga rules its domain with absolute authority. Whether it rules with compassion or by terrorizing its subjects, the

The Phylactery Vault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

room is called the Phylactery Vault because it houses the phylacteries of many of Szass Tam’s high-ranking lich servants. “You must enter the vault, defeat its guardians, and disrupt the magic there

. You can enter through any black gate in the Temples of Extraction when you are ready.” The characters can ask questions, but at best Syranna knows only a little more than they do. (You can use this opportunity to give out information you want the players to know before proceeding.)

Dirty Dastard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

Dastard recently became the lair of a sea hag named Myldryd Urchinspine. The vile hag lurks in the boat’s dark interior, ready to devour anyone who drops in uninvited. The sandy floor of her lair is

(Perception) check. The check is made with disadvantage if the wreckage is underwater. Myldryd’s chest contains three trinkets (determined randomly by rolling on the Trinkets table in chapter 5 of the

Reckless Hate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

others kneel before it. The object is a devastation orb, and it’s ready to explode. The cultists remove the device from its case and wait for it to detonate. See chapter 7 for descriptions of the

devastation orb of air One Black Earth priest, two Black Earth guards, and four Sacred Stone monks armed with a devastation orb of earth One Eternal Flame priest, three Eternal Flame guardians, and one

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

to the gas, 1d4 guardians of Gorm (see appendix B) eventually discover them and deliver them to the faction’s leader in area B12. Cylinders. The three cylinders in this area are the hollow bases of the

stretches toward a toppled leather pouch just out of reach. Glittering, blue gemstones have spilled from the bag onto the dusty floor. A dishonest member of the Guardians of Gorm stole riches from the

Forest Shrine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

without guardians. Beasts, plants, and nymphs are always on the lookout for intruders. Forest Shrine Adventures A forest shrine is a remote place with inhabitants who are difficult to impress. Simply

finding and getting permission to enter a shrine can be an adventure in itself, since the druids and nymphs that guard the place are wary of outsiders and ready to put down those who take needlessly

Treant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

, and long branches bending downward to serve as its arms. When it is ready, the tree pulls its legs free from the clutching earth and joins its fellows in protecting its woodland home. Legendary

Guardians. After a treant awakens, it continues to grow exactly as it did when it was a tree. Treants created from the mightiest trees can reach great sizes while developing an innate magical power over

6. Svirfneblin Enclave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

only a matter of time before they reduce the doors to rubble. Eight more invisible duergar stand nearby, ready to storm the svirfneblin warehouse as soon as the doors crumble. Treasure. Each dead

hidden compartment. Finding it requires a successful DC 19 Wisdom (Perception) check. The compartment contains 1d4 magic items (determined by rolling on Magic Item Table C in chapter 7 of the Dungeon

Hour-by-Hour Approach

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

over, you will need more than a descriptive overview to bring a long and harrowing journey to life; you’ll need to know the party’s marching order and have encounters at the ready. Let your players

planned encounters (encounters that you prepare ahead of time) and random encounters (encounters determined by rolling on a table). A planned encounter might need a map of the location where the encounter

Syndra Silvane's Curse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

well as treasure with which to reward characters for their assistance. When you’re ready for the characters to meet with Syndra, read: You have been invited to the home of Syndra Silvane, a retired

explorers’ journals, I assembled everything known about the current state of Chult into one map. I’ll provide it to you if you undertake my mission.” “When you’re ready to depart, I will teleport us all to

Starting the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Starting the Adventure Once the players are ready to begin, explain to them that their characters are among a group of travelers on the road headed into one of Theros’s great poleis. They don’t need

to know each other before this scene, but it’s fine if they do. Once the players are ready, read or paraphrase the following text: The sun sinks low in the west, stretching shadows across the well

Exploration Example

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

and Amy, what are your characters doing? Russell (as Shreeve): I stand near the door, sword drawn, ready for danger. This place is creepy! Amy (as Auro): I go near the fireplace. A warm fire sounds

Shreeve was protecting the group by guarding the door. 3 Worth Rolling with or without Proficiency. You usually have a chance of success on an ability check even if you don’t have proficiency in a

Respect for the DM

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when you’re narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice

light speed by all using the Ready action to pass the spear to the next person in line. The Ready action facilitates heroic action; it doesn’t define the physical limitations of what can happen in a

Haven Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

the haven’s guardians without knowing what’s going on, but the ghost of Zyrian the scrivener can fill them in during the battle.) The spectral elf initially ignores the characters and wanders around

those masters long gone, the characters must now defeat the combined forces of the library’s guardians to claim the keys. Zyrian knows that the guardians are summoned when any damage-dealing spell is

Red Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

abomination destroyed. Adult Red Dragon Connections d8 Connected Creatures 1 A flock of gargoyles dwell near an adult red dragon’s lair, serving as lookouts and guardians. 2 Azer

formerly squabbling nations, creating a massive army ready to conquer the known world. 3 A cult in service to an ancient red dragon is gathering resources to summon a consort of Tiamat, so the cult’s

Wood Woad

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, a sprout emerges from the ground at the base of the tree and swiftly grows into a humanoid form. This new body, armored in tough bark and bearing a gnarled club and shield, is at once ready to

not being called upon to take action, they root themselves in the earth and silently take sustenance from it. Steadfast guardians who speak little, wood woads are the perfect neighbors. Unless ye’re

Respect for the DM

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when you’re narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice

the real world. Don’t let players argue that a bucket brigade of ordinary people can accelerate a spear to light speed by all using the Ready action to pass the spear to the next person in line. The

The Survivors' Response

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

fight to the death except for Bayleaf. He fights hard, but as the lone nonbeliever he is not ready to die for his employer. Ogmund, the acolyte, and the cultist call for help and attempt to delay the

Ozymandius relies on spirit guardians and spiritual weapon to wear down the characters. The veterans try to keep Ozymandius safe, possibly by standing in the doorway to his chamber. Odium shrinks back in

Battle Tactics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

see its opponents before 60-foot darkvision sees it. A beholder always has several backup plans ready. When dealing with one, I have three plans of my own: run, hide, and distract. Rival adventurers

wall of fire or wall of force, make use of an existing magical hazard (such as a pool that transforms any creature that touches it), or an area with magical guardians (such as an old shrine with a

Molydeus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

, commanding other demons to carry out orders and using violence to ensure they obey. A molydeus must constantly be ready for the scrutiny of its master, for the demon lord can decide at any moment to observe

Guardians. One of the chief tasks of any molydeus is to help protect its master’s amulet — the most prized possession of any demon lord. Each of these dangerous relics allows a demon lord to return to

24. Githzerai Retreat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

but can’t be surprised. Teleport Trap. This trap fills a 10-foot-square section of the passage leading to area 24d. A creature teleported by this trap arrives at a location determined by rolling a d20

and ready themselves for combat if they detect intruders. Arch. A stone arch is embedded in the middle of the south wall. Carved into the arch’s keystone is an image of a six-fingered gauntlet. The

Bryn Shander Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

ready to leap into the fray. If the characters reduce Thunderhale to 32 hit points or fewer, he surrenders, smiles, and offers his hand in friendship while complimenting the characters on their fighting

. He can be talked down to an even split of the spoils with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check. Once a deal is reached, Thunderhale agrees to set sail whenever the characters are ready to

Cleric Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

connection to this divine domain ensures you always have certain spells ready. When you reach a Cleric level specified in the Life Domain Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells

divine domain ensures you always have certain spells ready. When you reach a Cleric level specified in the Light Domain Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared. Light

The Iron Tabernacle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

thousand chanting voices. Great sculptures in honor of a multitude of gods gazed across an array of shrines and altars. Priests stood ready by night and day to tend to the spiritual needs of their people

the priests and a sure sign that something unwelcome has made its way into this most sacred of places. Check for a random encounter once every hour of travel in the Iron Tabernacle by rolling a d20

Escape from Vogler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Escape from Vogler When you’re ready to bring the invasion of Vogler to its climax, proceed with this encounter. No matter where the characters are in the village, screams ring out from the wharf

Vogler Battlefield Events During this encounter, roll on the Vogler Battlefield Events table each round at initiative count 0. Also consider rolling on the table if a character enters the Fray or

Roleplaying

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

effect, be ready to shout out a battle cry or speak in a conspiratorial whisper. Also, characters and monsters with distinctive voices are memorable. If you’re not a natural mimic or actor, borrowing

air with one hand while speaking in a deadpan monotone, while an archmage might express her displeasure by silently rolling her eyes and massaging her temples with her fingers. Engaging the Players

Triton

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. Your size is Medium. Here’s how to determine your height and weight randomly, starting with rolling a size modifier: Size modifier = 2d10 Height = 4 feet + 6 inches + your size modifier in inches Weight

with your people. You can communicate simple ideas with beasts that can breathe water. They can understand your words, though you have no special ability to understand them in return. Guardians of

Rillyn House

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

descended deep to the Haven of the Red Quill. The guardians almost finished us before the door was opened. Gods, how I wish …” The characters are welcome to take or copy any of the documents, but Taresson

pockets a random trinket (determined by rolling on the Trinkets table in the Player’s Handbook). On a failed check, the character sends a pile of dusty items spilling to the floor and earns a stern look

Arkhan's Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

monument to commune with his goddess, leaving Krull behind. Dragons tore the obsidian rocks of Arkhan’s tower from the fiery volcanoes of Avernus. Fifty skeletons and thirty zombies stand ready to

slots): blindness/deafness, gentle repose, hold person, ray of enfeeblement, spiritual weapon 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, magic circle, speak with dead, spirit guardians, vampiric touch 4th

Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

to wait to act in response to something, take the Ready action, which lets you take part of your turn later. For a variety of reasons, we didn’t include the option to delay your turn: Your turn

by rolling initiative and then undermine turn order with a delay option. Moreover, we felt that toying with initiative wasn’t where the focus should be in battle. Instead, the dramatic actions of the

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