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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. On those stretches, blaze marks are cut into trees to keep porters on the right course. No skill checks are needed to avoid getting lost as long as characters stick to the trail. If characters leave
the trail, then a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check is needed to find it again. Each check equates to an hour of searching, which calls for a random encounters check.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
the dingy is a human youngster in danger. Changing course to save the ship delays the characters’ arrival in Grakenok (see the “Arriving in Grakenok” section). The characters might be traveling close
to investigate the boat, delaying that hero’s arrival in Grakenok. The dingy is doomed, but its lone sailor is easily saved. This precocious human commoner calls himself Kai and is impressed by whoever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
perceiving the monsters from a distance. Of course, you also have the freedom to adjust the numbers, but it’s important to remember that not every encounter involving a monster needs to result in combat
include entries for what the Dungeon Master’s Guide calls “encounters of a less monstrous nature.” Many of these results cry out to be customized or detailed, which offers you an opportunity to connect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
traveling by ship. Draw a Map A ship’s captain often undertakes this activity, producing a map of the ship’s progress and helps the crew get back on course if they get lost. No ability check is required
. Forage The character casts fishing lines, keeping an eye out for sources of food, making a Wisdom (Survival) check when the DM calls for it. Raise Morale (First Mate Only) The first mate can manage the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Talos. When in the caves, however, she is in her chambers praying. Talos has rewarded Gadrille for her devotion with a pet, whom she calls “Tooth-N-Claw.” This beast uses hell hound statistics but replace
.” Swirling Pool Chamber In the center of this chamber is a large roiling boil of water. Gadrille likes to soak in it, feeling the power of Talos course through her when she does. If a creature not favored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
from becoming lost, making a Wisdom (Survival) check when the DM calls for it. (The Dungeon Master’s Guide has rules to determine whether the group gets lost.) Draw a Map. The character can draw a map
that records the group’s progress and helps the characters get back on course if they get lost. No ability check is required. Track. A character can follow the tracks of another creature, making a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Grand Stage, and the legendary Kavarrah Concert Hall. Of course, few students can afford to go to the Kavarrah, and they may go down to Middle Menthis for the more affordable shows and dinner theater
a lively debate on the current state of the Race of Eight Winds. Detention is run by a halfling who calls herself Brandy. She claims to be a excoriate, driven from House Ghallanda after refusing to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
group from becoming lost, making a Wisdom (Survival) check when the DM calls for it. (The Dungeon Master’s Guide has rules to determine whether the group gets lost.) Draw a Map. The character can draw
a map that records the group’s progress and helps the characters get back on course if they get lost. No ability check is required. Track. A character can follow the tracks of another creature, making
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
watches the sea for shoals from a cliff and calls out to ships below in danger of beaching. Umberlee Shrine The door to the one-room shrine of Umberlee, goddess of the sea, is unlocked. Characters who
characters might decide to wait for the sahuagin to exit the cave to raid the town rather than assault the cave. If they take this course of action, roll a d10. The result equals the number of hours
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
-teller Madam Eva sets them on a dark course that leads them to Castle Ravenloft.
2 Priests of Osybus (see chapter 5) have gained a following in Vallaki. They consider Strahd a demigod of their faith
inhabitants topples near Vallaki. Beneath lies the tomb of an ancient nosferatu (see chapter 5) who calls himself Duke Gundar; he immediately takes a disliking to Count Strahd von Zarovich.
7 From
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
technique in any artistic pursuit. If a new student is upset or overwhelmed, she eagerly calls forth playful, beautiful elemental creatures to cheer up the student. Zaffai, Thunder Conductor As soon as
prospect of guiding a new generation of students on the course of study he so greatly enjoyed. He particularly delights in finding new ways to help students work collaboratively to unlock the heights of their creative potential. Characters might encounter Instructor Minexes in chapter 6.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
they present the box to her, she snatches it out of their hands and studies it closely. She takes similar interest in the Shield of the Hidden Lord (which she calls “the Shield of Gargauth”), but avoids
at such beauty, one can easily overlook the terrible force bound within it. Gargauth is, I believe, its name, though it calls itself the Hidden Lord. It was a pit fiend sent by Asmodeus to corrupt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
water. On those stretches, blaze marks are cut into trees to keep porters on the right course. No skill checks are needed to avoid getting lost as long as characters stick to the trail. If characters
leave the trail, then a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check is needed to find it again. Each check equates to an hour of searching, which calls for a random encounters check. Evening 1 After seven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Awarding Magic Items Awarding magic items is the purview of the DM. You can award a magic item because the story calls for it or the players would be especially pleased to have it. This section helps
your players to keep a wish list of magic items they hope their characters will find in the course of the campaign. If you want to award a magic item but don’t have a specific magic item in mind, you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Elemental Eye, Vizeran also despises Lolth and her influence over the drow. He would like nothing more than to show up Gromph and prove to the drow that Lolth has used them for her own gain. Of course
rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Kleve Vizeran holds the control gem of a death slaad he calls “Kleve.” The slaad serves as the archmage’s bodyguard, and is close by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
delicacies to deplorable immortals. The characters gradually discover this in the course of their investigation. Missing Saints Five lifelong residents of Excelsior have gone missing. Varrel and others can
ask to go to Sincerity’s home, Varrel directs them to a tower of comfortable apartments. He won’t go with them, as a lantern archon calls him away for some official errand. The characters can decide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
first glance, the city’s reputation as a den for pirates and raiders appears well earned.
Just ahead of you, a wagon has broken down in front of a tavern. The elderly human driver calls out for help
, but passersby ignore her. As she calls out once more, the tavern door behind her opens and two guards toss a young male human in bright clothing out into the street. He tumbles into the old woman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
calls on how best to “clean up” any incorrect readings or misunderstandings. Noteworthy Occultants: Talanatha Three-Coins Essential Functions: Track kills; assess the value to the franchise of the
within 5 feet of a creature killed within the past 24 hours, you can cast the augury spell. The course of action you inquire about with the spell does not need to have any connection to the dead creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
franchise might engage all kinds of hirelings and agents over the course of a campaign, but specialized franchise staff fall into four different categories. An employee is like a friend you pay
up as part of the characters’ adventures time and time again, revealing aspects of their past and creating story continuity. JOB TITLE AND BENEFITS
What the Player’s Handbook calls untrained
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
know the purpose of the characters’ visit. If the characters join her, Shir offers them tea, then calls for fine Tashlutan wine, pastries, and other finger foods to be delivered to the table. The
cause them to come to her, so she can end their threat before it begins. In the course of their fight to expose and destroy Valin, the characters might gain glimpses of the future or hear coded threats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
her servants, and so she allows her mortal followers to live out their lives, ever honing their talents, so she can put them to the best use when she finally calls in their debts. As a result, Zariel’s
feet, of the lair is filled with smoke, which causes the area to be heavily obscured. The smoke can’t be cleared away. If Zariel dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days. Do not pity the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
against being charmed, and magic can’t put him to sleep. If the characters speak with Alagarthas, he tells his tragic story and shares the following information in the course of a conversation: Endelyn’s
who lights all eight beacons without assistance causes the lake to display an image of whatever place that character calls home. The image lasts for 1 minute, and any creature that enters the water
Magic Items
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during the course of play.
Once set, these properties last until the end of the attuned user’s next long rest.
(Our thanks to the D&D community for their suggestions for the properties of the
you move, a magical voice calls out your direction and how far you’ve gone. The voice cannot be silenced or stopped.
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You constantly see afterimages of all events that occurred within 30
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
banner status. Of course, Maglubiyet’s call to conquest is always answered. Suffer nor Give Insult. As befits their warlike nature, hobgoblins believe that any insult demands a response. Suitably
the resources have been harvested or until Maglubiyet calls them off to war. If the hobgoblins are interested in doing business with the outside world, they might erect a trading post on the fringe of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
, dominant female that lazes near the black gate. They wait to be fed or given prisoners to play with, which allows the characters a few moments to decide on a course of action. If the party lingers, it’s
. Four leucrottas (see appendix B) lurk here among the trees. They make noises that sound like the calls of pained humans, which their handlers normally ignore. The creatures gleefully attack anyone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
camp. His evil shaman has convinced him to take this drastic course of action. Once the characters’ presence becomes known, they are brought before King Gunvald. He treats them with respect and caution
tents and pack them onto dogsleds. A few of them spot you and brandish their weapons. A tall figure standing among them calls out, “We shall not lie down and die for your pleasure, emissaries of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
characters can plan when to perform their heist. Of course, the secret goals of the wedding guests might impact those plans. Unlike a typical dungeon infiltration, the layout of the enclave is not as
eyes and deep red hair tied in braids calls out a greeting as she approaches the caravan. “Welcome, guests and friends of Clan Dhargun and Clan Thunderwind! Horn Enclave is at your disposal for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
away from open hostilities with Thay. With the restoration of the Weave, the ongoing changes to the political landscape, and calls for elven independence within the nation, it is unclear what sort of
Wychlaran, the society of masked witches that determine Rashemen’s course. These witches wield great powers tied to the land and its magic and guard against evil fey and vengeful spirits. A small number
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
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Lurg (lawful evil, human tower sage) conducts this ceremony. Two tower hands loyal to Lurg accompany him (see appendix B for both stat blocks). If allowed to run its course, the ceremony is
his fee is paid, Lurg announces he must consult the stars for the answers the visitors seek. Of course, Lurg can’t access the Books of Prophecy, since Shalfey still has them locked away in his sanctum
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
” section), and has counter-bribed the militia that Dory has paid off, so that they ignore calls for help from the warehouse. No patrol ever arrives, forcing Mr. Dory to rely solely on his own guards and
here is to keep an eye on Dory, whom the Whisperer does not trust. Dory suspects this subterfuge, of course, and so he keeps Harid confined to this compartment. Because Harid has no loyalty to Dory, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
marks the course of the lost, marching modrons. Any creature that enters this area on foot is affected as described in the “Marching Modrons” section. Tyrant Fungus. Beholder-like fungi cover the
your disgusting limbs! Embrace Gzemnid’s globular perfection!” When a character kills a monster. “Unworthy, but we accept your offering!” When a character calls on the power of a deity or patron to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
escape the keep, but they’re afraid of Gremorly. When the characters arrive, the ghosts are debating their next course of action, which is made difficult by the fact that the ghosts remember only the most
calls out. “And they are alive.” Before long, five other ghosts pass through the walls of the room, dressed in similar attire. They look at you curiously.
In life, the six ghosts were a group of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
present adventure opportunities via advertisements recruiting mercenaries, half-substantiated reports of monster attacks ignored by the Flaming Fist, and more. And of course, should adventurers succeed or
throughout the city, overwhelming the facilities at each. In the aftermath, the Lower City decided to consolidate. While patriars might still be able to afford house calls and personal priests and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
present adventure opportunities via advertisements recruiting mercenaries, half-substantiated reports of monster attacks ignored by the Flaming Fist, and more. And of course, should adventurers succeed or
patriars might still be able to afford house calls and personal priests and physicians, commoners funded the building of a single large facility where everyone could come for treatment. Eager to no longer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
loyal to Ralvald; he feels committed to staying here until Ralvald decides on a course of action. If the characters are aggressive or indicate support of Aerstigga, Heldalf directs his animal
proves Hostile, grabbing his weapons and commanding his pet into battle with him. Luskar isn’t as fanatical as the others who follow Aerstigga; he surrenders and calls off his pet if he or the rhino