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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the hollow dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Reconstruction. When the hollow dragon is reduced to 0 hit points, its body breaks into
Actions). A sudden loud ringing noise, painfully intense, erupts from the hollow dragon’s frame. Each creature within 10 feet of the hollow dragon must make a DC 19 Constitution saving throw, taking
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
law-abiding citizens of Ravnica.
Personality Traits
d8
Personality Trait
1
I revel in mayhem, the more destructive the better.
2
When violence breaks out, I lose myself in
Orzhov oligarch has taken an interest in my career, like a patron of the arts.
8
Roll an additional Rakdos contact; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival.
9
A Selesnya healer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
moving a lever, and the DM describes what, if anything, happens. For example, a character might decide to pull a lever, which might, in turn, raise a portcullis, cause a room to flood with water, or
to poison and psychic damage, but otherwise they can be affected by physical and magical attacks much like creatures can. The DM determines an object's Armor Class and hit points, and might decide that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
players wandering away from the table and back, but some players prefer planned breaks. Have snacks. Decide before a session who will bring food and drink. This is often something the players can handle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
moving a lever, and the DM describes what, if anything, happens. For example, a character might decide to pull a lever, which might, in turn, raise a portcullis, cause a room to flood with water, or
to poison and psychic damage, but otherwise they can be affected by physical and magical attacks much like creatures can. The DM determines an object's Armor Class and hit points, and might decide that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
contributing to the adventure’s moody atmosphere when you’re focused on something else. Limit Comedy. Be aware that comedy breaks tension. Nothing dispels an ominous atmosphere like jokes, be they in
enjoyment is more important than shock value. Know What’s Too Far. If a game gets too intense or goes a direction you don’t want to explore, make sure you and the other players have a method for raising
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
undercut that success in some small way. For example, the character’s belt might snap, or a hellish insect might sting the character on the neck and leave a welt. If a character rolls a natural 1 on an attack roll made with a nonmagical weapon, you can decide that the weapon breaks.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
consternation, decide to consider the characters’ actions an honest — if uncivilized — mistake. They agree to accept the town’s help in the looming conflict. Then they call upon the council to again enlist
the aid of the adventurers. The alliance has a need for a team to pull off a mission that could give the allies the upper hand even before full-scale war breaks out, and the adventurers have proven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
through you, and you can decide whether to use your own voice or to allow the god’s voice to come through your mouth to deliver the message, translated into any language you speak. Oracle’s Insight. The
roll the d20 before deciding to add the d10, but you must decide before the DM says whether the roll succeeds or fails. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
from the rival’s version of the Infernal Machine. Reverse the general setup of this section to have the characters on the side that breaks into the workshop. There, they see the rival agent holding Lum
–00 Both Lynx and Sir Ursas decide that events have grown too heated and escape into the city. High bounties are set for their capture.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
are the closest to those enemies when a fight breaks out. A character might occupy the front rank, one or more middle ranks, or the back rank. Characters in the front and back ranks need enough room
decide that a threat can be noticed only by characters in a particular rank. For example, as the characters are exploring a maze of tunnels, the DM might decide that only those characters in the back rank
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
crew’s time to grant extended breaks, provide instruction, and generally improve the quality of life on the ship. Once every 24 hours, if the crew’s quality score is 3 or lower, the first mate can
DM might decide that a threat can be noticed only by characters in a specific area of the ship. For example, only characters below deck might have a chance to hear or spot a creature hiding on board
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
dressed in wizardly robes stands by one of the windows, caught in a fugue of intense contemplation. Perched on the corner of a table nearby is a spindly little demon with warty green skin, buggy eyes
mazelike troughs carved into the box’s surface. She then tips the box so that the liquid flows in certain directions through the mazelike patterns — until the box’s horn inlays pop loose and it breaks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
are the closest to those enemies when a fight breaks out. A character might occupy the front rank, one or more middle ranks, or the back rank. Characters in the front and back ranks need enough room
their dwarf fighter friend behind.
Noticing Threats Use the passive Wisdom (Perception) scores of the characters to determine whether anyone in the group notices a hidden threat. The DM might decide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
1. Office of the Artificer This entrance opens up to a large stone chamber. At the far end, an intense-looking man stands behind a large stone table covered in a dense layer of plans, drawings, and
have already been at large within the tomb and caused trouble, Moghadam might decide he’s better off being rid of them. In that event, he might offer to trade the components in exchange for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
fight breaks out in area 12 and four of the guards from that chamber retreat here to defend Mondath, her response is up to you. If the fight in the barracks takes a heavy toll on the characters, she
might decide to confront them here. If the attackers plow through her forward guards, Mondath might retreat down the chute to area 9 and join forces with Cyanwrath or even flee from the cave. She has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Menzoberranzan The characters might decide to visit Menzoberranzan before heading to Gravenhollow, either to learn what the drow know about the arrival of the demon lords or to assess their
killed, the goblinoids flee as their morale breaks. Sir Aljanor has made his peace with Tyr and expects to die. He is disappointed if good lives are lost in a foolish attempt to rescue him. If he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
person wearing it is not Mondath, or if they know she is dead, alarm bells are guaranteed to go off. Developments If a fight breaks out in area 12 and four of the guards from that chamber retreat here
to defend Mondath, her response is up to you. If the fight in the barracks takes a heavy toll on the characters, she might decide to confront them here. If the attackers plow through her forward guards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
changing a battle’s terrain to introduce a new element and give combatants reasons to move around. Perhaps a powerful attack or an explosive spell topples a column, shatters a wall, or breaks up the
of infernal flame, and a devil erupts from the ashes. You can also alter a monster’s stat block in subtle ways in the middle of combat; for example, you might decide that a monster flies into a frenzy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
” in the “Whorlstone Tunnels” section for more information on what Droki is carrying if the characters catch him. CHASING DROKI
If the characters decide to wait for Droki to enter the West Cleft or
this chapter), their pursuit level increases by 1 every 1d4 days until Ilvara arrives. Alternatively, the adventurers might decide to turn the tables on the drow. Characters might figure out a way to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
eyes regard you with intense interest.
“Step forward, heroes,” the queen says. “Word of your exploits has brought solace to my ears in these troubled times, and I am honored that you’ve answered my
(see appendix A). The queen explains their function. Before proceeding, the characters must decide who wears the boots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
magic spell or similar effect, the Soulmonger radiates an intense aura of necromantic magic. Destroying the Soulmonger not only ends the effects of the death curse (see the introduction to the
, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks; and immunity to fire, poison, and psychic damage. When a strut drops to 0 hit points, it breaks and causes the other two struts to snap as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Running Combat This section builds on the combat rules in Playing the Game and offers tips for keeping the game running smoothly when a fight breaks out. Rolling Initiative Combat starts when—and
only when—you say it does. Some characters have abilities that trigger on an Initiative roll; you, not the players, decide if and when Initiative is rolled. A high-level Barbarian can’t just punch their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
have less time to play than you think once late starts, food breaks, and other interruptions are all taken into account. When planning your adventures, account for less time than your full game session
resolution. Give characters things to tell one another when they meet again. Players can then decide whether or not their characters trust such reports. Reliability and Trust Reliability and trust are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
fallen clutches something against their chest. You’re not sure what it is, but you feel the urge to reach for it. Before you can, the object glows and then flashes with intense light.
Kiri-Jolith, God
tree visible from outside breaks through the ruin’s marble floor and stretches through the collapsed ceiling. Around it, broken statues line the remaining walls, standing in crumbling alcoves.
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
atmosphere for hours on end. Plan to take breaks during your game session, and encourage players to step away from the table if they need to. If you feel like the game has gotten intense or taken a turn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
decide whether they want to open the engagement at range or close to boarding distance. In either case, the Xaryxian ships are surprised at the beginning of combat. The Xaryxian Armada The enemy armada
breaks off its attack on the characters’ ship but won’t aid the characters in any other way.
Battle Losses Each round on initiative count 0, the Doomspace coalition and the Xaryxian armada each lose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
increased ferocity. When you make your first attack roll on your turn, you can decide to attack recklessly. Doing so gives you Advantage on attack rolls using Strength until the start of your next turn
a Magic action, you can strike the weapon against the ground to create an intense seismic disturbance in a 50-foot-radius circle centered on the point of impact. Structures in contact with the ground
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
specific NPCs as contacts. You might decide that the barkeep at the Wretched Gorgon and a guard stationed at the western gate are the character’s allied contacts. Assigning specific NPCs gives the
some quest on behalf of a temple or a guild. 3 A social gaffe has made you the talk of the town.* 4 A particularly obnoxious person has taken an intense romantic interest in you.* 5 You have made a foe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
tells the dragon hunters that Pangil ng Buwan isn’t behaving naturally and succeeds on a DC 18 Charisma (Persuasion) check, Paolo wants to see the bakunawa himself and will decide its fate then. If
intense corruption where the bakunawa suffered years of nightmares. A creature that enters that area or starts its turn there is overwhelmed by visions of the burning of Bathalang Puno and must succeed on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
water (see area 2) is halved. After 1d10 days, the lake’s water becomes safe to drink. If the runestone breaks, the light of the fallen star beneath the Star Forge shines even more intensely, and more
stays close to the furnace, knowing that her immunity to its intense heat and blinding radiance gives her an edge in case of combat. If attacked, she fights to the bitter end, knowing that to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
possessions through the planes. Someone who dares to steal from a morkoth, or breaks a deal with one, will know no rest until the morkoth is slain or all promises are kept. Collectors of everything odd
feet of such an entrance and able to see it must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature feels an intense urge to use its movement on each of its turns to enter the lair and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
complete their honeymoon and decide where they’ll spend their lives as a couple. (The pressure from both families to choose one clan over the other is huge.) Gifts include furniture, art pieces, and
Gwendolyn. If a battle breaks out, Jormun stands by Tannus or Gwendolyn (whoever is in greater danger). Other Guests. Nine other dwarves representing both families have come to see the wedding — and to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
disadvantage. A creature hit by the trap has its speed reduced to 0. It can’t move until it breaks free of the trap, which requires a successful DC 15 Strength check by the creature or another creature
the dungeon, the portcullis closes off the dungeon entrance, which is hundreds of feet away, meaning that adventurers don’t know they are trapped until they decide to head for the exit. Trigger. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
SHIP! OR IS IT … ?
If the characters make a deal with Belle Mare and succeed in taking the Tortured Tortle, how they benefit is up to you. Before you decide to allow the Tortured Tortle and its crew
doing so breaks 1d4 of the potions within. The chest contains 500 sp, gems worth 250 gp, three potions of healing, and a potion of heroism. General Features The lighthouse is old, and the Order of the