deal idea are been

Warehouse Secrets

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

from Dory’s warehouse in return. If that deal is struck, the burglar tells them that some sort of golem made up of parts of sea creatures was recently delivered to the warehouse. Grotten has no idea where it came from, but is sure that the golem is at the warehouse or in Dory’s residence still.

Ankhtepot's Powers and Dominion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

grow discontent, Ankhtepot expects the priests to deal with discord swiftly. If they can’t, he sends his mummy servants to indiscriminately quell any uprising. Examples of such massacres fill Har’Akir’s

, having no idea that their deities are false. They keep alert for strangers and omens, reporting them to their superiors and, ultimately, High Priestess Isu Rehkotep. The high priestess dutifully watches

Character Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

idea, I get wildly excited about it until I come up with another, better idea. 7 I live by my own set of weird and wonderful rules. 8 I can’t bring myself to trust most adults. Ideals d8 Ideal 1

good, which is why I live by an ever-changing set of rules. (Chaotic) 5 Honor. A deal is a deal, and I would never break one. (Lawful) 6 Rule of Three. Everything in the multiverse happens in threes. I

The Grand Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

power of the characters. Vorpal Shards. Even while keeping the idea that the grand master’s claw shards are from a vorpal sword, you might wish to mitigate their threat of an instant kill by having them

deal an extra 6d8 slashing damage instead. You might also have the shards be from a polymorph blade, a blade of the medusa, or some other type of weapon. Another option is to allow decapitated

Creating a New Item

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

, however, gives a character the ability to deal Force damage. The simpler your approach, the easier it is for a character to use the item in play. Giving the item charges is fine, especially if it has

party pass an item around to gain its lasting benefits would be disruptive, the item should require Attunement. Limit Stacking. If the item grants a bonus that other items also grant, it’s a good idea to require Attunement so characters don’t try to collect too many of those items.

Creating a New Item

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

the ram, however, gives a character the ability to deal force damage. The simpler your approach, the easier it is for a character to use the item in play. Giving the item charges is fine, especially if

also grant, it’s a good idea to require attunement so that characters don’t try to collect too many of those items.

Modifying a Monster

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

Modifying a Monster Once you have an idea for a monster, you’ll need statistics to represent it. The first question you should ask yourself is: Can I use statistics that already exist? A stat block

to fire, and allow it to deal fire damage with its attacks. Need a flying monkey? Consider a baboon with wings and a flying speed. Almost any monster you can imagine can be built using one that

Blingdenstone Factions

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

clear the debris blocking the way into the domains of the Pudding King. The Goldwhisker Clan Chipgrin doesn’t know about the Pudding King’s deal with Juiblex, but he knows the Pudding King can command the

Neverlight Grove. If the characters have already been in Neverlight Grove and witnessed the horror of Zuggtmoy, they can discard this idea or brave a stealthy return to the corrupted myconid haven

The Cauldron Caper

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Charisma (Persuasion) check can convince him to sweeten the deal, in which case he offers up to ten 500 gp gemstones. If the characters accept his offer, Danneth needs 48 hours to call in some debts and

the characters return to the Town Hall to close the deal with Speaker Waylen. If they arrive in the early hours of the morning, they hear loud banging coming from the dungeon, where the speaker and his

Fourth Session

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

for the Zhentarim’s support. Rian points out that the Zhentarim have a keen interest in Xonthal’s Tower. Ownership of the tower is under discussion by the council, but the tiefling wants to deal

greater healing, a potion of frost giant strength, and a spell scroll of earthquake to sweeten the deal. This price could go up considerably if the party negotiates agreeable terms from the other

Master Manipulators

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

. Offering a hag accurate information of this sort as part of a bargain earns a small measure of her respect, and might make her more receptive to the idea of a “fair” deal. When a hag bargains with other

return. Hags make bargains differently from how devils operate. A devil might approach a mortal to make a deal because it wants the individual to become tainted with evil, so that when the victim dies

Acheron Incursion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

cambion, Gauller welcomes the characters’ help but has no idea why foes from Acheron are attacking so aggressively. Gauller is wary of being targeted by the enemy and has a spellcaster in his service

Mosaic Mimir to the portal, though, insisting they fulfill their deal with her first. There’s little evidence to discover, but the soldiers reinforce the direness of their situation and convey their dread of the next attack. When the characters are done investigating, proceed with the following section.

The Enhanced Sphinx

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

The Enhanced Sphinx Plenty of additional options can be used during the process of resolving the sphinx’s riddle, including working with the idea that because the enhanced sphinx gains much new

advanced intellect and a unique perspective on the world. She might strike a deal with the characters if they agree to find the brains and bring her one, allowing them to summon the ferry without paying her

Fourth Session

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

for the Zhentarim’s support. Rian points out that the Zhentarim have a keen interest in Xonthal’s Tower. Ownership of the tower is under discussion by the council, but the tiefling wants to deal

greater healing potion, a potion of frost giant strength, and a spell scroll of earthquake to sweeten the deal. This price could go up considerably if the party negotiates agreeable terms from the

Brains in Jars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

made mobile — or even to the characters themselves. Conflict with the Sphinx. If you work with the idea that the sphinx seeks the knowledge held by the brains in jars, the brains know this — and greatly

fear that outcome. They might strike a deal with the characters to use their control over the monastery to aid the party — but only if they agree to first go back and slay the sphinx. Once the sphinx

Phantom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Phantom Collecting the souls of your defeated foes in everyday objects—what a good idea. Though, I’d probably need an encyclopedia to hold all my anti-admirers. Tasha Many rogues walk a fine line

. Wails from the Grave 3rd-level Phantom feature As you nudge someone closer to the grave, you can channel the power of death to harm someone else as well. Immediately after you deal your Sneak Attack

The Dual Role of Abbathor

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

unanticipated situation that requires quick, decisive action. In that vein, dwarf emissaries and merchants are expected to use Abbathor’s tricks when they deal with humans, elves, and other races. When

other party in the arrangement, the dwarves’ idea of “inferior” means that a product they consider substandard is still far superior to any such item that outsiders might create. The dwarves might laugh

Starting Points

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

player should work with the DM to answer the following questions. Why Are You Here? What has drawn your character to this place, and what keeps you here? The idea of using a starting point is that it’s

you’re a folk hero, did you deal with a thug causing trouble in your favorite tavern—earning you the gratitude of the owner and the enmity of the villain? This is a collaborative process and the goal is

Prince Oargev of New Cyre

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

outreach to Cyran refugees across Khorvaire. He has a great deal of popular sympathy, as well as allies in every nation, including the following groups and individuals: King Boranel. The ruler of

who enter the Mournland on missions of plunder, and the idea of Prince Oargev reclaiming the Mournland fills him with fury. He shows Oargev’s agents no mercy.

Stage 3: Feeling Small

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Omin, resurrected me. Now I’m Splugoth the Returned! I’ve been given real responsibilities, including coordinating goblin raids. Goblins just attacking here or there? Oh, you have no idea. We have big

deal. “See, you must know that I’m all about business — something Omin and Jim were too blind to see. This, between you and me? It’s not personal. It’s commerce. I can make you a deal. You give me

Sorcerer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Sorcerer Yes, that’s a fine idea. We should totally put that to a vote. Hey, that’s weird — my hands are starting to glow. Is anyone else seeing that? A sorcerer’s use of magic runs the range from

. And your understanding of chaos tells you it’s easier by far to deal with the so-called law when you have a strong team at your back. Or, even better, at your front, so they’re the ones drawing

Greenfast Locations

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

the full extent of his activities, nor does she have any idea that he and his secret cult are responsible for the increasing number of travelers disappearing along the Trade Way. Two months ago, Kara’s

knowing that he holds her prisoner. Kara has never been to the estate and has no idea of the extent of Viallis’s activities there, but she can give the characters directions if they share what they

Rejecting the Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

otherwise enjoy in the ordning. When giants join the cults of demon lords, they reject the entire concept of the ordning—the idea that there is any kind of order to the multiverse at all, which is the

giant serving a demon lord attacks a town. The town’s leaders ask the characters to retaliate against the giant’s kin—which is exactly what the demon cultist was hoping for. 8 A group of giants seeks adventurers to deal with a surge of demon cult activity within the giants’ community.

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