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Player’s Handbook (2014)
anger. Your music raises their spirits or captures their sorrow. Your dance steps captivate, your humor cuts to the quick. Whatever techniques you use, your art is your life.
Skill
.
d6
Ideal
1
Beauty. When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good)
2
Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
intend to do with your gift once you realize what it is capable of.
Folk Hero
d8
Personality Trait
1
I judge people by their actions, not their words.
2
If someone is in
city, especially hard drink.
5
Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land.
6
I have trouble trusting in my allies.
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
dance steps captivate, your humor cuts to the quick. Whatever techniques you use, your art is your life.
Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, PerformanceTool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, one
less than perfection.
8
I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song.
d6
Ideal
1
Beauty. When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
;s web. (Lawful)
5
Ambition. The time of Golgari ascendance is at hand, and I intend to have a prominent place in the new world order. (Evil)
6
Live and Let Live. Meddling in the
bother to couch my opinions in flattering words.
5
I can’t help but pocket any trinket or coin I come across, no matter how worthless.
6
I’m convinced that I’m better and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
achieve such a summoning, though I am sure he didn’t intend this result. Imbecile!
“I can save you months of research — time we clearly don’t have. The information I found here has confirmed my
foolhardy is the better word.”
If the characters seem hesitant to work with Vizeran, he reminds them of the peril facing the surface world should the demon lords escape from the Underdark. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
with other art forms, which produces the complex dance of the bladesingers as well as the enchanting music of their bards and the meticulous craftwork of their artisans. Sun elf adventurers often bring
a feeling of noblesse oblige to their profession: they venture out into the world to challenge its dangers because someone must, and who could be better suited?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
heavily on his bandaged left leg. “I hear that you intend to follow the raiders and see where they’ve gone. I’d like nothing better than to come with you, but in this condition, I’d slow you down. In the
fear that he might have tried to infiltrate their group when they retreated, or worse, was captured and carried away as a prisoner. No one understands these bandits better than he does, and his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
heavily on his bandaged left leg. “I hear that you intend to follow the raiders and see where they’ve gone. I’d like nothing better than to come with you, but in this condition, I’d slow you down. In the
. I fear that he might have tried to infiltrate their group when they retreated, or worse, was captured and carried away as a prisoner. No one understands these bandits better than he does, and his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
study. Silverquill and Prismari see overlap in the area of performing arts, with Silverquill emphasizing verbal performance and Prismari focusing more on dance and other forms of movement. Radiance and
centers on the purpose of communication. Is it to help others or further a personal agenda? Does literature selflessly better society or selfishly advance one’s own goals? The college’s perspective of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
and enslavement of the weak as necessary steps in bringing about the chaos they intend to unleash on the world. In battle, fire cultists launch sudden, overwhelming assaults. They throw themselves into
with only her cunning intelligence. In her youth, she learned to dance for coin and slowly worked her way up from the wine sinks of the laborers’ districts to the elegant chambers of the city’s nobles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
the dagger. If Illig views the characters as coconspirators, he’s eager to hear what they think of his cunning plan. If they have a better one, he wants to hear it. If the characters try to leave
crate are seven woodland animal carcasses, which the bullywugs intend to deliver to Bavlorna (an amateur taxidermist) once Illig is installed as the new king of the Soggy Court. Development. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
to use a large number of traps. Doing so ensures that the characters will have to deal with at least one or two of them, but it’s better to fight that urge.
If your encounters or adventures are
for you to describe what happens next, the players should be specific about how they want to defeat the trap. Simply stating the desire to make a check isn’t helpful for you. Ask the players where their characters are positioned and what they intend to do to defeat the trap.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
attacks, some kuo-toa recover their wits enough to flee, while others cower, paralyzed with fear. Escaping the Demon Lord Hopefully, the players exercise the better part of valor and flee as soon as
decide how they intend to escape. Escape by Land. Fleeing by land requires dodging terrified kuo-toa, and even fighting fish-folk driven to a killing frenzy against the characters for having drawn this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
here, drawn by the will of the Pudding King. They include dozens of black puddings, gray oozes, and ochre jellies, as well as the occasional gelatinous cube. If the characters intend to rush this deadly
tide, warn them that retreat is a better option, and that this is a fight they aren’t likely to survive without strategy and aid. See the “Battle for Blingdenstone” section for the ways the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
spread fear, suspicion, and deceit better than doppelgangers. Found in every land and culture, they can take on the guise of any individual of any race. Stealing Secrets. A doppelganger’s adopted
intend to impersonate, studying them and probing their minds for secrets. A doppelganger can read a creature’s surface thoughts, allowing it to glean that creature’s name, desires, and fears, along with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
line the walls, as do mounted collections of insects and reptiles. Three pteranodons form the room’s centerpiece—all of them magically immobile in midair, positioned as if engaging in a strange dance
the room, two crates containing ink jars have been knocked over, a mishap that faculty members intend to program the Earl in area C3 to clean up the next day. The ink has drawn power from a number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
feel insulted or are annoyed by the sounds of mining. No one knows the ways of stone and earth better than a korred. Korreds can seemingly smell veins of metal and gems. A korred on the surface can feel
irresistible dance
Bonus Actions
Command Hair. The korred has at least one 50-foot-long rope woven out of its hair. The korred commands one such rope within 30 feet of it to move up to 20 feet and entangle a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
insightful feedback, which she tailors to each individual. After a review, she often offers a small piece of advice that alters the student’s point of view and work forever—for the better. Uvilda
professor of expression) is a newly hired instructor teaching a few courses in choreography and dance ensembles. He recently graduated from Strixhaven himself, and he bubbles with excitement at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
with cake-stained faces dance below.
A Goblin Boss and four Goblin Warriors are here celebrating the boss’s birthday. The goblins are initially Hostile toward the characters. When the goblins
worth 90 GP. If the characters give the tapestry to Vinx, she rewards them with the magic item from area D2. However, if she learns the characters intend to keep the tapestry, she hotly demands they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
bullywugs, but he has spoken to a few fellow tribesfolk he trusts. Their response was interested but noncommittal; they intend to take revenge on the bullywugs, but not until the omens are right. Meanwhile
, and metal-tipped arrows have been turned over to them. The lizardfolk are much better armed at this point than they let on to either the bullywugs or the cultists. When the time comes to move against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
retribution from the bullywugs, but he has spoken to a few fellow tribesfolk he trusts. Their response was interested but noncommittal; they intend to take revenge on the bullywugs, but not until the
, spears, daggers, shields, and metal-tipped arrows have been turned over to them. The lizardfolk are much better armed at this point than they let on to either the bullywugs or the cultists. When the time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
stone scattered about the site are not natural terrain, but are the shards of that disc. My Only Visit I have been to the Warlock’s Crypt but once, in the days of my youth before I knew better. I was
these creatures kept from being caught in these traps, or if they had simply dwelt here long enough to know how to avoid them. Before I could give the matter any thought, I was forced to flee, and I don’t intend to ever return.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
modify existing classes to better serve your game’s needs. Changing Proficiencies Changing a class’s proficiencies is a safe and simple way to modify a class to better reflect your world. Swapping
traditions? Can a dwarf stumble into a warlock pact despite having no connection to a culture that normally produces warlocks? As always, it’s better to say yes and use the player’s desire as an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
but become aggressive when they feel insulted or are annoyed by the sounds of mining. Stone Sympathy. No one knows the ways of stone and earth better than a korred. Korreds can seemingly smell veins of
dance
Stone Camouflage. The korred has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain.
Stone's Strength. While on the ground, the korred deals 2 extra dice of damage with any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
giant 12–13 Mounted Uthgardt 14–17 Strong winds 18–19 1 young green dragon 20 1 young silver dragon Aarakocra These intelligent avians fly close to the airship to get a better look. They have had
. Otherwise, the aarakocra fight only in self-defense. If at least five aarakocra are present, they try to perform an aerial dance to summon an air elemental for assistance. Characters can negotiate a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, laughter or anger. Your music raises their spirits or captures their sorrow. Your dance steps captivate, your humor cuts to the quick. Whatever techniques you use, your art is your life. Skill
make the world better than it was. (Good) 2 Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us who we are. (Lawful) 3 Creativity. The world is in need of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
imitating the moves of the dancing dwarves causes the gate to open for 1 minute. The dance requires 1 minute to perform. Characters must be 9th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra
. It craves gemstones and seeks out better ones with which to adorn itself. Most of all, it longs to return to the forests around Myth Drannor, where it was created. If its wielder’s goals run counter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
and cleaning dishes, mostly). If the characters tell Asharra of their plan to visit Omu and destroy the Soulmonger, she offers to perform a ritual called the Dance of the Seven Winds, bestowing on the
characters the magical ability to fly (see the “Dance of the Seven Winds” sidebar). To complete the ritual, she needs a black orchid, which can be found only in Nangalore (described later in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
.
One of the keys in Jingle Jangle’s collection is the silver key that unlocks Sir Talavar’s birdcage. If the characters want this key, Jingle Jangle offers it freely, saying, “Better you should have
Telemy Hill regards them. Helping Jingle Jangle. If the characters lift Jingle Jangle’s spirits, Telemy Hill is delighted. The awakened trees dance around the characters in appreciation, and one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
adjacent cocktail lounge (area S46) and dance club (area S45). S37: Lounge Apart from its inhabitants, this lounge is identical to the those on the ship’s first level (see area S8). When the characters enter
contains nothing of value. S45: Dance Club The floor of this dimly lit dance club is checkered with a rainbow of glowing square tiles. Near the twenty-foot-high ceiling, a scintillating orb rotates slowly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Saltmarsh develops under their control. They intend to ignite open war between Keoland and the Sea Princes, leaving both realms battered and weakened while the Brotherhood moves in. Unlike the other
highly competitive price. And he can offer better prices for the other fishers in town to sell to him, since his catch brings in so much more profit. Everyone involved in the town’s fishing industry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
constructed a traditional nest that’s better sheltered from wind and rain. The southwest chamber is home to four elder pterafolk (13 hit points each; see appendix D). They spend most of their time
, he urges the characters to visit Kir Sabal and petition Asharra to perform the Dance of the Seven Winds. This dance, he says, is part of a magical ritual that grants nonflying creatures the ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
unfulfilled, so I intend to finish that work. 3 The world is a dark and terrible place. I decided to serve as a beacon of light shining out against the gathering shadows. 4 I served as a paladin’s squire
or a thief wronged me, so I focused my training on mastering the skills of my enemy to better combat foes of that sort. 3 An experienced rogue saw something in me and taught me several useful tricks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
what they intend to do or should deal with — or things that everyone “should keep a hawk’s clear eye on” — in the year ahead. Such talk inevitably leads to discussions of politics, wars, and the
of faithfulness). Even if you have no paramour, indulge a little in the dance and food of this fine tradition. The night might be cold, but your heart will be warmed. Ches 1: Rhyestertide This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
heresy, when it is expressed openly, is liable to be savagely crushed by the priestesses of Lolth. So most of Vhaeraun’s male followers honor him simply by trying to carve out better lives for themselves
to trick her way into the company of the gods. Regardless, Zinzerena always has some element of illusion magic about her, and she uses it and other deceptions to get the better of more powerful