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Monsters
Curse of Strahd
False Appearance. If the blight is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the blight move or act, that creature must
);{"diceNotation":"1d6+6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Grasping Root","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage at the start of each of its turns. The root has AC 15 and can be severed by dealing 6
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
damage.Animated objects are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the best of their ability, and can act independently
contained in a cavity in the stump, beneath the rotted floorboards of the hut. The floorboards can be ripped up with a successful DC 14 Strength check or smashed by dealing 10 damage to them. Once the
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
background might aspire to greater things, not for themselves, but for their faith.
You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary
on me.
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I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world.
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Tradition. The ancient
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Basic Rules (2014)
You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred rites and
society among my temple’s elite. Rough living grates on me.
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I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
, Amble can also act as a backup healer for the party. Note that dealing damage to Gar does not break Amble’s rule, as the tortle believes that Gar is some kind of aberrant being. Because of this, Amble will not intercede when the characters attack Gar.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
, Amble can also act as a backup healer for the party. Note that dealing damage to Gar does not break Amble’s rule, as the tortle believes that Gar is some kind of aberrant being. Because of this, Amble will not intercede when the characters attack Gar.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Strong Room Burglary While everyone is dealing with Kendrin, Inglor takes the opportunity to find out what’s hidden in Nalaskur’s strong room. To discredit Chalaska, for allowing the burglary, and
usually act in a suspicious way. He’s a handyman, and he has a reason to be just about anywhere in the inn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Strong Room Burglary While everyone is dealing with Kendrin, Inglor takes the opportunity to find out what’s hidden in Nalaskur’s strong room. To discredit Chalaska, for allowing the burglary, and
usually act in a suspicious way. He’s a handyman, and he has a reason to be just about anywhere in the inn.
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
where so few can afford to act with honor. Nevertheless, Etharis is also home to the scheming, the greedy, and the cruel. Such individuals often hold positions of power obtained at others’ expense, their
privilege sustained by societal structures such as religion or birthright. Dealing with non-player characters (NPCs) is a cornerstone of roleplaying, but the aforementioned conditions in Etharis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
three-quarters cover. Big Barkless remains rooted to the spot until it’s required to act in its own defense, whereupon it uproots itself and attacks all creatures it perceives as threatening. That
motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the blight move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
three-quarters cover. Big Barkless remains rooted to the spot until it’s required to act in its own defense, whereupon it uproots itself and attacks all creatures it perceives as threatening. That
motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the blight move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the wisdom he chooses to impart. A storm, for all its unpredictability, can still be weathered by those who apply foresight and knowledge. So it is when dealing with Keranos. He rewards those who act
of birthing new ideas into the world. Furthering the act of creating—be it ideas, weapons, art, or magic—is what matters most. Keranos’s Goals For good or ill, Keranos exists as a disruptive force
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
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
feather token to land safely, and flees into the crowded city. Each character has one turn to act before the unpiloted skycoach crashes. A character proficient with air vehicles who makes a successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the wisdom he chooses to impart. A storm, for all its unpredictability, can still be weathered by those who apply foresight and knowledge. So it is when dealing with Keranos. He rewards those who act
of birthing new ideas into the world. Furthering the act of creating—be it ideas, weapons, art, or magic—is what matters most. Keranos’s Goals For good or ill, Keranos exists as a disruptive force
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
shipwrecked on the magical reefs. The cultists supply the bodies in return for help from the coven when dealing with special problems, and the two forces have an easy mutual-protection pact. Piles of
slimy seaweed act as beds for the three sisters: Nana Pocktuss, Auntie Unk, and Granny Muyuk. The trio is using the inedible parts of the bodies to create assistants that look like flying skulls with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the blight is animate.
Siege Monster. The blight deals double damage to objects and structures.
Actions
damage at the start of each of its turns. The root has AC 15 and can be severed by dealing 6 or more slashing damage to it on one attack. Cutting the root doesn’t hurt the blight but ends the grapple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
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
feather token to land safely, and flees into the crowded city. Each character has one turn to act before the unpiloted skycoach crashes. A character proficient with air vehicles who makes a successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the blight is animate.
Siege Monster. The blight deals double damage to objects and structures.
Actions
damage at the start of each of its turns. The root has AC 15 and can be severed by dealing 6 or more slashing damage to it on one attack. Cutting the root doesn’t hurt the blight but ends the grapple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
shipwrecked on the magical reefs. The cultists supply the bodies in return for help from the coven when dealing with special problems, and the two forces have an easy mutual-protection pact. Piles of
slimy seaweed act as beds for the three sisters: Nana Pocktuss, Auntie Unk, and Granny Muyuk. The trio is using the inedible parts of the bodies to create assistants that look like flying skulls with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Kalakeri’s two factions. Every character begins with 0 renown score with each faction. Characters gain or lose points as they act against or in the service of either faction. As they do so, their standing
notes activities that increase or decrease a character’s renown score. Intrigue and Horror. When dealing with Kalakeri’s factions, every option or choice has ramifications. Give the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, dealing psychic as well as physical damage. A githyanki can’t become a knight until it masters the singular discipline needed to will such a blade into existence. A silver sword is equivalent to a
Astral Plane with the Dragon Queen’s red dragon consort Ephelomon, who proclaimed that his kind would forever act as allies to the githyanki. Not all red dragons honor the alliance kindled so long ago
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
member of the Tyrants to use as part of an assumed identity. 3 Act as bodyguards for a member of the Tyrants who is pretending to be an important figure. 4 Assume new identities to infiltrate the Sharn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Kalakeri’s two factions. Every character begins with 0 renown score with each faction. Characters gain or lose points as they act against or in the service of either faction. As they do so, their standing
notes activities that increase or decrease a character’s renown score. Intrigue and Horror. When dealing with Kalakeri’s factions, every option or choice has ramifications. Give the characters
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
member of the Tyrants to use as part of an assumed identity. 3 Act as bodyguards for a member of the Tyrants who is pretending to be an important figure. 4 Assume new identities to infiltrate the Sharn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, dealing psychic as well as physical damage. A githyanki can’t become a knight until it masters the singular discipline needed to will such a blade into existence. A silver sword is equivalent to a
Astral Plane with the Dragon Queen’s red dragon consort Ephelomon, who proclaimed that his kind would forever act as allies to the githyanki. Not all red dragons honor the alliance kindled so long ago
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
of their members — an act that alerts nearby citizens as well. City Watch members follow a strict code of conduct that makes them one of the most trusted police forces aside from paladin-patrolled
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
The Ultimate Sacrifice If the characters have no other options for dealing with Zariel, one or more of them might be willing to give up everything in order to save the innocent people of Elturel
. When a good-aligned paladin or cleric of 10th level or higher performs such a selfless act, the power of that deed is eternally written upon their soul. To creatures that covet souls, this deed blazes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
of their members — an act that alerts nearby citizens as well. City Watch members follow a strict code of conduct that makes them one of the most trusted police forces aside from paladin-patrolled
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
The Ultimate Sacrifice If the characters have no other options for dealing with Zariel, one or more of them might be willing to give up everything in order to save the innocent people of Elturel
. When a good-aligned paladin or cleric of 10th level or higher performs such a selfless act, the power of that deed is eternally written upon their soul. To creatures that covet souls, this deed blazes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
not to favor one style over another. For example, Allison might be comfortable speaking in an accent and adopting her character’s mannerisms, but Paul feels self-conscious when trying to act and
person would avoid the noble’s intrigues and the haunted house, but in film noir or horror, we’re not dealing with sensible people; we’re dealing with protagonists in a particular type of story. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
not to favor one style over another. For example, Allison might be comfortable speaking in an accent and adopting her character’s mannerisms, but Paul feels self-conscious when trying to act and
person would avoid the noble’s intrigues and the haunted house, but in film noir or horror, we’re not dealing with sensible people; we’re dealing with protagonists in a particular type of story. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
around the characters. A successful DC 14 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Perception) check notices that the sunbeams are moving in an unnatural way. Hazards and Hindrances The sunbeams act as tripwires
trees, dealing 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage. Arboreal fungus releases a cloud of toxic spores in the area. The character must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or take 3 (1d6) poison damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
around the characters. A successful DC 14 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Perception) check notices that the sunbeams are moving in an unnatural way. Hazards and Hindrances The sunbeams act as tripwires
trees, dealing 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage. Arboreal fungus releases a cloud of toxic spores in the area. The character must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or take 3 (1d6) poison damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, around which gather eleven shadows and four shadow assassins (see appendix A) under Umbraxakar’s command. (These undead act immediately after the dragon in the initiative count.)
Dragon’s Dais. To
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. His Lightning Breath becomes Shadow Breath, dealing necrotic damage instead of lightning damage. A humanoid reduced to 0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
that Bryn Shander’s militia is dealing with the other threats. Give each player one of the following NPCs to play during this encounter: Augrek Brighthelm, a sheriff’s deputy (starts at area B1
the NPCs directly, thereby requiring the players’ NPCs to act. Treasure Drufi’s ivory horn is worth 750 gp intact. The frost giant also has fifteen 100 gp gemstones set into her helm that can be pried