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The Golden Vault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

handler might be able to obtain it for them, provided the equipment is readily available and not too expensive. If you decide to use the Golden Vault as the characters’ patron organization, work with

the players to determine what heroic or impressive deeds their characters performed in their backstories to gain the attention of the Golden Vault. Then improvise a roleplaying scene in which the characters meet their Golden Vault handler.

Preparing for the Play

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

have time to memorize all the lines, we’ll need to improvise.” Tossing the script over one shoulder, he says, “Worry not! I’ll feed you lines from the wings if you get stuck!” Have each player roll

once on the Performers’ Roles table to determine what role Stagefright assigns to that player’s character. If two players get the same result, Stagefright lets them decide which one of them takes that

Adventure Structure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

the characters do something unexpected, improvise as best you can while gently steering them toward their main goal. Each chapter ends with a cliffhanger to set the stage for the next session, assuming

discover the true cost of saving their world and must decide the fate of Xaryxis and the Xaryxian Empire before making the long voyage home. Planetary destruction is a major theme of this adventure, and

Encounters

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

the DM, you decide how much to tell the players and when. All the information the players need to make choices comes from you. Within the rules of the game and the limits of the characters’ knowledge

characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s actions. In combat, everyone takes

Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

sections offer more detailed information on how an encounter typically unfolds, in three steps. Step 1: Describe the Situation As the DM, you decide how much to tell the players and when. All the

bookshelf. Outside combat, the characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

and referee. The DM creates adventures for the characters, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore. The DM might describe the entrance to Castle Ravenloft, and the players decide what

way? Or cast a spell to carry them over the chasm? Then the DM determines the results of the adventurers’ actions and narrates what they experience. Because the DM can improvise to react to anything

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

storyteller and referee. The DM creates adventures for the characters, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore. The DM might describe the entrance to Castle Ravenloft, and the players decide

gives way? Or cast a spell to carry them over the chasm? Then the DM determines the results of the adventurers’ actions and narrates what they experience. Because the DM can improvise to react to

The Skull Dunes

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

The Skull Dunes The Skull Dunes (see map 5.2) lie beyond a beach of coarse brown sand at the southern end of the island. The dunes are desolate; only an occasional bit of scraggly grass grows here

decide otherwise. When the characters first come ashore, the hills of sand are smooth and trackless, and the loose sand counts as difficult terrain. As the characters soon discover, the dunes are filled

Tips for New Dungeon Masters

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

, followed by a die expression in parentheses, like this: 10 (3d6). You decide whether to use the average or roll the dice. Using average damage speeds up play, but it might feel less exciting, and players

does it reveal everything that a creature might say or do. You’re expected to improvise and bring creatures to life as best you can. For example, the adventure describes Mister Light (one of the

Leaving Elturel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

players might come up with. If they do, be prepared to improvise. Raw materials for putting together such equipment can be found in the shops and warehouses of Elturel. Once the characters have

collected the necessary resources, you can decide which ability checks might come into play as they create their improvised equipment — and to determine how well that equipment works. Use the following

Hideout Locations

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

jackalwere Korvala sits at the desk in her humanoid form: a woman with brown skin, sun-streaked brown hair, and piercing hazel eyes. If she has been alerted to the characters’ presence by the other

well as a small portion of the money it has obtained. Zan, a jackalwere in hybrid form, is looking through the bookshelves to decide which books should be sold at the market the following day (see

Places of Interest

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

The front door of the stonemason’s home and workshop gapes open, with the remains of the door lying several feet away and covered in long brown grass. The roof has caved in, and remnants of rotting

source of the disappearances, stop them, and rescue anyone she could. As it happened, she was the last villager taken by the meenlocks. If the characters decide to explore the house, see “Mayor

Dragon Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Rings piercing crest or wing edges 11 Draped in some semblance of clothing, from a stole to a full robe 12 Unusual coloration (for example, a red dragon with an orange, brown, or purple cast

. Consider these examples: Change Shape. You can decide that a dragon acquires this action at a younger age than usual, particularly if you want to feature a dragon in Humanoid form in your campaign. The

Chase Complications

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

ones in this section. Otherwise, improvise as you play. Complications can be barriers to progress or opportunities for mayhem. Characters being chased through a forest by bugbears might spot a wasp nest

pursuing them. Roll initiative for the new arrivals, and run both chases simultaneously. In another scenario, the fleeing thief might run into the waiting arms of his accomplices. The outnumbered characters might decide to flee with the thieves in pursuit.

Possible Visions

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

Possible Visions The following are the most relevant visions the characters can receive as answers to their questions. Elaborate upon or modify these as needed, and improvise visions for other

King As much as the characters learned from fighting the Pudding King in Blingdenstone, they might decide to seek more knowledge of the mad svirfneblin or his fiendish master, Juiblex the Faceless

Ruinous Citadel Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

to indicate specific numbers or types of foes. A careful look shows that brown and red dots are Miska’s, while green and gray dots are Lolth’s. A character who succeeds on a DC 18 Intelligence

(Investigation) check realizes that brown and green dots indicate fresh troops, and red and gray dots indicate injured or flagging ones. Indication of Status. The distribution of dots shows the overall state

Wedding Itinerary

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

damage a creature. (You can decide whether to allow Tannus to fight to protect himself or others, but should encourage the player running him to think about creative nonattack ways to influence the fight

(Sleight of Hand) check contested by Gorat’s Wisdom (Perception) check. Gorat has disadvantage on the check from the distraction of the festivities — or, if controlled by a character, he could decide to

Gibbet Crossing Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

enemies deeper in the Underdark and hid it in this enclave until they could decide what to do with it. They never figured out how to activate it. The erratic magic of the nearby Netherese obelisk

to the brown mold growing on the other side of it. Statues. The six statues pushed into the corners are two dwarves, a drow, two quaggoths, and a basilisk that saw its own reflection. Each is

Random Encounters in Thither

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

Random Encounters in Thither Roll for a random encounter whenever you feel it is appropriate; for example, you might decide to stage a random encounter while the characters are traveling toward a

happen upon the following scene: A gigantic, gnarled oak comes into view. Unlike other oaks in the forest, this tree looks unhealthy and has golden brown leaves. A thick carpet of dead leaves

Locations on the Upper Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

the place by the various giants in the upper area. If the characters decide to look through the refuse, it takes 10 minutes to search a 10-foot-square area, and the toads from area 12 come into the

southwest, the walls appear to be crusted with rough old ivory—in fact, this is an infestation of brown mold (see “Dungeon Hazards” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The floor is dotted

Tomb Locations

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

cabinet cannot be used again for 24 hours. Folding Screen. The folding screen in the corner of the room conceals a magic self-cleaning toilet. ALESSIA BASEER Alessia’s curly brown hair is tied into

ability check, attack roll, or saving throw it makes. The creature can wait until after it rolls the d20 before deciding to use the number, but it must decide before the DM says whether the roll succeeds

Redbrand Hideout Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

the southeast part of Thundertree. (If the characters decide to explore the ruins of Thundertree, see chapter 3.) R6: Armory The door to this room is locked from the outside. Across from the locked

characters burst into the room, they surprise its occupants. Several worn tables and chairs are scattered around this large room. Wooden benches are drawn against walls decorated with brown-and-red

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

the head of the table. Aminta is a human in her late thirties. She has brown skin and long dark hair streaked with gray. She is charming, confident, intelligent, and ruthless. In her pocket is a key

permission to possess one of the characters, leaving it up to the characters to decide which of them should become Rilago’s temporary host. Rilago’s offer to mend the giant’s heart is genuine. If the

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

characters decide to call in the favor, Dral contacts his employers, and High Captain Horix Zoar does everything in his power to give the characters what they want, provided it’s within his power and isn’t

gains the benefit of Grandfather Tree’s bless spell. It disappears after 1 hour, or when it drops to 0 hit points, or when it is dispelled (DC 15). Avenging Animals d4 Animal(s) 1 2 brown bears 2 2

Lair Locations

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

nor occupants. Trophy Heads. The trophy heads are as follows, from north to south: West wall: giant crayfish, carrion crawler, hippopotamus, hobgoblin, sahuagin East wall: brown bear, lion, shark

native language of the lizardfolk. You decide the time required to acquire this new language. (The downtime rules in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything provide some guidelines.) The Nature of the

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