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Curse of Strahd
","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, Vladimir can grapple the target (escape DC 14) provided the target is Large or smaller.
+2 Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack
Dragon. Broken though the order may be, my allegiance never dies.”
Flaw. “Destroying Strahd would end the vampire's torment, and that is something I will never allow.”PoisonNecrotic, Psychic
Firbolg
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
something that put their homeland at risk, such as starting a forest fire or killing a rare or beautiful wild creature. These firbolgs are loners who wander the world in hope of finding a new place to
forest’s children by their deeds, habits, and other actions.
By the same token, their tribe names merely refer to their homes. When dealing with other races, firbolgs refer to their lands by
Deck of Many Things
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
property vanishes. Businesses, buildings, and land you own are lost in a way that alters reality the least. Any documentation that proves you should own something lost to this card also disappears
. Turning Immunity. The avatar is immune to features that turn undead.
Actions
Reaping Scythe. The avatar sweeps its spectral scythe through a creature within 5 feet of it, dealing 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing
Aarakocra
Legacy
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
brightly colored, with feathers of red, orange, or yellow. Females have more subdued colors, usually brown or gray. Their heads complete the avian appearance, being something like a parrot or eagle with
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Great Purpose
Aarakocra enjoy peace and solitude. Most of them have little interest in dealing with other peoples and less interest in spending time on the ground. For this reason, it takes an
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
(though it might cause more problems than it solves when you’re dealing with incorrigible lawbreakers). If you abuse this privilege, though, you can get in serious trouble with your superiors and
modeled my career after a highly respected lawmage or arrester, but I fear that my role model might be involved in something illegal.
Flaws
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I’m
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
Shenanigans The players might think of creative ideas for dealing with the merrow: Can I roll a barrel to push the merrow overboard? Can I drop a sail on it so it can't see? Can I persuade the crew
to rush it? Can I... Whatever the players ask, the answer should (almost) always be something like, “You can try!” If a character has a specific spell or ability that will let them accomplish what they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
some tips: Reinforce a Theme. A good riddle is related to something the characters are currently dealing with. A tricky beholder, for example, might pose riddles whose answers all have something to
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
get into places their normal forms couldn’t enter.
Their immunity to poison gives all yuan-ti a tactical advantage in dealing with other creatures. A pureblood serving as a food taster for a
;t suppress.
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I respect and emulate a great hero or ancestor.
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An enemy destroyed something of value to me, and I will find where it lives and kill the offender.
Yuan-ti Flaws
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
examination of a twig doll reveals something wrapped inside it. By breaking a doll apart, characters can see that it contains a still-beating pig’s heart. Any damage to a heart kills it and causes
within its reach with a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check, or by dealing 5 or more slashing damage against a root with a single melee weapon attack. The roots have AC 13 and immunity to all damage except slashing.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Shadows of Sithicus
in the Dread Domain Sithicus, home of Lord Soth. The characters are approached by a witch named Inza, who tells them that something has awakened the wrath of Lord Soth, making the spirits in this
and are immediately attacked by hostile spirits. After dealing with the spirits, the characters learn that innocent people have been grabbed and pulled into graves, requiring rescue. Grave Encounters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
of something else in the vicinity. It takes just a moment to spot another hammerhead ship in the distance. The other ship is severely damaged and adrift. Every few seconds, bands of electricity ripple
out from the center of its hull, dealing further damage to the ship.
If the characters approach the other hammerhead ship, they spot the cadets from the other team on its deck. No check is needed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
purchase the oft-ruined Tresendar Manor, a small estate on the outskirts of town. However, something catastrophic occurred at the manor recently, and no one in town has seen any of the occupants since
characters discover signs of recent rituals tapping into the power of the Far Realm — and take on the monsters the attackers left behind. After dealing with the threats in the dungeon, the characters run
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
north end of the area, on the west wall, is what appears to be the head of an eagle, with its beak open. Something shines from within the eagle’s mouth.
Wedged in the eagle’s throat is an intricately
easily, or the beak (AC 16, 25 hit points) can be broken off by dealing bludgeoning damage to it that reduces it to 0 hit points. If a character’s arm is caught in the beak when the beak is struck, that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
perceptions and how characters might overcome them. The “Fear and Stress” section of chapter 4 provides options for dealing with the stress of adventuring. If some force is actively trying to cause stress for
monster is a stand-in for something people fear, what do your favorite monsters embody? Can your adventures accentuate that? Why might a character think everyone around them is lying to them? Might this be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Dealing with the Banshee If the characters are respectful and polite, they can persuade Agatha to help them with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check. The player who takes the lead in
the Harpers to resume their search. The characters might instead choose to ask Agatha about something else—for example, the location of Cragmaw Castle, the location of Wave Echo Cave, the identity of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Dealing with Agatha If the characters are respectful and polite, Agatha can be persuaded to help them with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check. The player whose character takes the lead in
instead choose to ask Agatha about something else—for example, the location of Cragmaw Castle, the location of Wave Echo Cave, the identity of the Black Spider, or Hamun Kost’s question about Old Owl
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
character who suspects that “Vilroy” is hiding something can make a Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the changeling’s Charisma (Deception) check. A character who wins the contest detects slight
real Sergeant Vilroy and flubs any sustained questioning. If the characters realize they’re not dealing with the real Sergeant Vilroy and confront the changeling, Jas leaps out of the skycoach, uses a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Conclusion After dealing with the threats at Silent Sound lighthouse, the characters attain 4th level! They can take stock of whatever treasure they salvaged from the lighthouse and what information
what happened in Phandalin if the characters have overlooked something, as she can with what the Company of the Golden Mongoose had learned about the orrery. Talanatha would be keen to work with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Lost Wyrmling When the characters have proven themselves trustworthy and competent by dealing with the zombies, the myconids, and the shipwreck, Runara decides it’s time to confide in them. She
summons them to the temple (area A5). Read the following text when the characters arrive: Elder Runara smiles as you approach. “I have something to show you,” she says. There’s a flash like a silent stroke
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
terror or enraptured by otherworldly beauty, and you’re as comfortable dealing with Celestials and Fiends as you are with the vendors in town (who might be one and the same). Skill Proficiencies
Personality Trait 1 Strange events and otherworldly creatures don’t faze me. 2 I think in terms of exchange: something for something, nothing for nothing. 3 I speak with an unusual cadence. 4 I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Something Fishy in Town After dealing with the members of the Cult of Talos, the characters should be in a hurry to get to Leilon and see what is happening. Approaching the Town. By following the
characters something else to do in the encounter increases the difficulty of the encounter for the party.
The tiefling standing in front of the fishery is a kraken priest (see appendix A) named Nixoxious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
thanks for dealing with the bounty hunters, Rufina invites the characters to the tavern for refreshments and rest, and happily helps acquaint the characters with the area. Rufina Formerly a human, Rufina
ran afoul of the law years ago when she was falsely accused of a crime. Paloma and her band were recently attacked by someone or something on the road. Most of the band were killed, but Paloma’s body wasn’t found.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
stop relying on the kindness of strangers.”
The woman then opens a door into what looks like a kitchen and calls out, “Heat up something for Trovus. He’s been out ‘patrolling’ again.”
The woman
bowl down in front of Trovus and says, “No dwarf did this. Someone would have spotted ’em. Caught ’em. No, there’s something more going on. Besides, what use do hungry dwarves have for a lantern?”
If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
18d10 24d10 Complex Traps Complex traps work like standard traps, except once activated they execute a series of actions each round. A complex trap turns the process of dealing with a trap into something
avoid it. Triggering a Trap Most traps are triggered when a creature goes somewhere or touches something that the trap’s creator wanted to protect. Common triggers include stepping on a pressure plate or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the doors. The doors remain open until someone or something closes them. 9b. The Masked Lord Characters who bring light sources into this room notice that the shadows created by their light seem to
animates and attacks the creature with its shortsword, striking unerringly and dealing 3 (1d6) damage. After wounding a creature with its sword, the statue reverts to its inanimate state until triggered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
24d10 Complex Traps Complex traps work like standard traps, except once activated they execute a series of actions each round. A complex trap turns the process of dealing with a trap into something more
avoid it. Triggering a Trap Most traps are triggered when a creature goes somewhere or touches something that the trap's creator wanted to protect. Common triggers include stepping on a pressure plate or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
penalty associated with this; it’s just something to consider when describing your actions. As long as your DM approves, you could justify the abilities of an arcane class as being derived from
. Instead of dealing with the demands of a patron, you might receive requests from your former commander or your comrades from the war. Ultimately, it’s about the story you want to tell with your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Elturgard. As long as you don’t engage in unlawful behavior, you can expect to be left untroubled by the Watch. WATCH TALK
Members of the City Watch employ a sort of slang in dealing with the public
.”
“Talk truth!” means “Answer me” or “Tell the whole story.”
“Robes” references the black robes — in other words, one of the magisters. “Do we need robes here?” or something similar should be taken as a threat.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Keeping Combat Moving Sometimes even the best-planned combat encounter can turn into a slog, where no one’s moving and neither side is hitting or dealing much damage to the other. When that happens
, here are a few techniques you can use to get things moving again or bring the encounter to a speedy close. Don’t Repeat Game States When characters do something to change the tactical situation, don’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
characters could use, including infernal war machines, provisions, temporary shelter, and information. The characters have something Mad Maggie desires greatly: Lulu’s memories. One way to run a complex
characters can gain leverage in the negotiations and get what they want or need. Use the 1-to-10 scale as a barometer for rating the overall success of the characters in dealing with the strange, intriguing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
, though, when the design intent of a rule isn’t clear or when one rule seems to contradict another. Dealing with those situations is where Sage Advice comes in. It doesn’t replace a DM’s adjudication
you are especially interested in knowing the intent behind a rule. That’s where RAI comes in: “rules as intended.” This approach is all about what the designers meant when they wrote something. In a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tyrants Campaign Themes The primary theme of the Tyrants is mystery. In dealing with the Tyrants, there is always a question of what is real and what the true objective actually is. With the Tyrants
of the shadows with and offer to sell a secret. The Tyrants could also have a long-term sinister agenda—something they’ve been working on for generations, which is only coming to fruition now. Do they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
alongside dolgrims and dolgaunts (see chapter 6). Others can unintentionally threaten a community by releasing something from the underworld: an unnatural disease, a malevolent demon, or a strange and
addictive drug. In dealing with such a cult, the question is not only how to stop their current machinations, but how to seal the passage or prevent it from posing an ongoing threat. Treasures from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
running. There are times, though, when the design intent of a rule isn’t clear or when one rule seems to contradict another. Dealing with those situations is where Sage Advice comes in. This column
something. In a perfect world, RAW and RAI align perfectly, but sometimes the words on the page don’t succeed at communicating the designers’ intent. Or perhaps the words succeed with one group of players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
their example. Is this something you proudly embrace, or do you resist it? Do you know another elf with the same patron ancestor, and what’s your relationship to that character? Do you know an elf
scimitar is a martial weapon, weighing 6 pounds and dealing 2d4 slashing damage on a hit. It has the two-handed property and the following special property: If you attack with a double-bladed