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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Following the deaths of two council members amid a cloud of corruption and scandal, he persuaded the Parliament of Peers to back his election to grand duke.
Upon ascending to the highest position in the
city government, Ravengard refused to relinquish command of the Flaming Fist, making him the most powerful figure in the city by far. This decision has not endeared him to anyone, but Ravengard could
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
living, commanding individuals to perform evil deeds of the undead's choosing or be destroyed. If its commands are not obeyed, an eye of fear and flame throws back its hood to reveal its skull—set
momentous decision. The undead seeks to corrupt vulnerable individuals, especially those of lawful or good alignments, by setting tasks that test its targets' moral foundations. A paladin might be ordered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
A Decision At some point, the characters must decide which vessel and captain they prefer. The town covers the cost of passage there and back for the characters, and both captains ask the same fare
, so that should not enter into the decision. Whomever the party chooses is pleased, and the other captain simply accepts the decision and walks away. They are both ready to go as soon as the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
construct and set it loose, leaving the characters with an agonizing decision: press the attack against the duergar fortress, or intercept the dragon in Ten-Towns. If they choose the latter course
succeed if they take frequent rests or have an edge, such as plenty of healing magic or allies to back them up.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
impressive flying speed, it’s unlikely that the characters will be able to catch up to it. The characters must now make a big decision: do they assault Xardorok’s fortress as planned or follow the dragon back
Decision As the characters begin their ascent, read: From high above comes a loud grinding noise as large sheets of ice break off the fortress walls and tumble down the mountainside. Suddenly, great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
make it back to Nandar Keep, Daphne fled to the Dripping Caves with the other villagers—a decision she has come to regret. If she learns that Lady Nandar is dead, Daphne becomes inconsolable. Dealing
clubs, two daggers, and six wooden shields. Hark’s Larder At the north end of the cave is a smaller cave where Boss Hark keeps prisoners before feeding them to his giant rats. Cowering in the back of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
A Hard Decision The characters come within earshot of the meeting just as the Growler is about to address the townsfolk. The characters are free to step in and interrupt at any point, but use the
shield to quiet the crowd. Merrygold insists that they must immediately go back to town to retrieve the children, consequences be damned. The Growler insists that they stay right here until one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
adventurer to complete a task. In those cases, the DM might ask the player to roll a die to help determine what happens. Describing the results often leads to another decision point, which brings the
game back to step 1. This pattern holds during every game session (each time you sit down to play D&D), whether the adventurers are talking to a noble, exploring a ruin, or fighting a dragon. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
trying to pry information out of a prisoner, convincing street thugs to back down from a confrontation, or using the edge of a broken bottle to convince a sneering vizier to reconsider a decision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
1 gp each to watch Noska’s back. The characters can turn them against Noska by offering a larger bribe (at least 5 gp each). If the characters turn the hooligans against Noska or reduce the dwarf to
the stone for herself. She now realizes that decision was a mistake. Grinda tells the characters that she gave the stone to her rat familiar and told the creature to stash it in her family’s mausoleum
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
twisted her sense of reality. Consequently, she maintains a fairy-tale view of life. When faced with a decision, she almost always makes the most simplistic choice. She is naive to the point of being a
, set into the north wall, is a secret door. It can be pushed open to reveal a dusty hall that ends at a similar secret door in the back of an alcove (see area K45 for details). Gertruda doesn’t know that this secret door exists.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
adventurer to complete a task. In those cases, the DM might ask the player to roll a die to help determine what happens. Describing the results often leads to another decision point, which brings the
game back to step 1. This pattern holds during every game session (each time you sit down to play D&D), whether the adventurers are talking to a noble, exploring a ruin, or fighting a dragon. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
trying to pry information out of a prisoner, convincing street thugs to back down from a confrontation, or using the edge of a broken bottle to convince a sneering vizier to reconsider a decision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
relying on the roll of a die to determine the results of an action.
The DM narrates the results of the adventurers’ actions. Describing the results often leads to another decision point, which brings
the flow of the game right back to step 1.
This pattern holds whether the adventurers are cautiously exploring a ruin, talking to a devious prince, or locked in mortal combat against a mighty dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Gnome Adventurers I don’t know how many times I’ve seen a gnome
turn a dead end into a wonderful opportunity.
— Delaan Winterhound
When a gnome leaves the burrow, the force behind that decision
instructions to bring back information and new ideas for the community. Most of these folk return to the burrow at the appointed time or even sooner, their curiosity having been satisfied. But a few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the princes to face five giant scorpions. Uzoma stands back and watches as the encounter unfolds. The princes are friendly toward the characters and are quick to ally with them. Both use the veteran
his place as her heir seemed assured. Yet, as Kirina grew to adulthood, the empress didn’t name him as her successor, a decision he came to resent. Now, Kirina has made an alliance with the scheming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Journey Back to Leilon After the meeting with Dagult Neverember, the captains are eager to return the characters to Leilon with news of the lord’s decision. During the return journey, the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
illegal activities. The characters are most likely to encounter Corylus as he travels through the city by coach, accompanied by six human guards who watch his back and keep the rabble at bay. Corylus
exposure led her to borrow money from the Zhentarim instead — a decision she has come to regret. The Zhents working for Manshoon promise to keep their relationship secret on the condition that she do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
bullywugs dared make no move regarding the items they have found until he gives his decision on the matter. Bullywug King. The king, Gulpa’Gor, arrived the night before the party struck out into the
toad’s back, commanding it to move when necessary, but mostly letting it do as it pleases. The remaining bullywugs flee into the marsh if their leader dies. Treasure. The bullywugs’ treasure consists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
fattest, heaviest member — the most successful and thus the most admired one in the group. The qualities that other creatures expect or demand of their leaders — such as intellect, decision-making ability
another scar on his back, received as he escaped the wrath of a family member who had been pushed too far by Grolantor’s insulting boasts and selfishness.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
influence to secure for himself a seat on the Council of Four. Following the deaths of two council members amid a cloud of corruption and scandal, he persuaded the Parliament of Peers to back his election
decision has not endeared him to anyone, but Ravengard could care less about his popularity. His only concerns are the stability and prosperity of Baldur’s Gate, and he doesn’t trust any of the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
with the second wave of villagers. With their livelihood drying up before their eyes and the hidden danger lurking in the village, the couple made the regretful decision to abandon their shop, buying
furniture are visible through the open doorway. Blank headstones stand in front of the house, and one beside the doorway is engraved with the words “Tiris Frosthair, Stonemason. Inquire at Back.” At the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
influence to secure for himself a seat on the Council of Four. Following the deaths of two council members amid a cloud of corruption and scandal, he persuaded the Parliament of Peers to back his election
decision has not endeared him to anyone, but Ravengard could care less about his popularity. His only concerns are the stability and prosperity of Baldur’s Gate, and he doesn’t trust any of the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
). The fate of the dragon hatchery divides opinion as well. Most delegates respect a decision to destroy the hatchery, accepting that having fewer dragons to deal with later on is an advantage. However
, the Harpers would have preferred the eggs to be kept for ransoming back to their parents, potentially keeping those dragons from cooperating with the cult. Dagult would have sold the valuable eggs to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
, an eye of fear and flame throws back its hood to reveal its skull—set with gems of red and black in each eye socket—then attacks. Spectral Visage. An eye of fear and flame resembles a hooded, skeletal
a group’s devastating defeat or when an individual contemplates some momentous decision. The undead seeks to corrupt vulnerable individuals, especially those of lawful or good alignments, by setting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Regardless of the characters’ decision, Belle also reveals that she knows something is wrong at the Silent Sound lighthouse. For at least two tendays, the normally reliable light has been dark. She fears that
characters might find this loot in a nearby sea cave, along with lots of mundane supplies, if all the smugglers perish. Otherwise, Belle recovers the silk before going back to the Tortured Tortle, but offers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
been). The fate of the dragon hatchery divides opinion as well. Most delegates respect a decision to destroy the hatchery, accepting that having fewer dragons to deal with later on is an advantage
. However, the Harpers would have preferred the eggs to be kept for ransoming back to their parents, potentially keeping those dragons from cooperating with the cult. Dagult would have sold the valuable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Miat. Your leader has briefed us on the situation in Vogler, his bold defense, and his eagerness to strike back against these invaders.” As Miat says this, he nods to a man near him—Lord Bakaris, who
to step outside while the council discusses what they’ve learned. Lord Bakaris isn’t asked to leave. Awaiting a Decision Darrett and the characters are ushered into the hall outside the council
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
his brow, and one of his horns ends in a jagged stump. He drags a rusty greataxe in the dirt, and tied to his back is a 30-pound, clay amphora painted with images of warring hoplites—all of whom have
minotaur respects their decision and wanders off dejectedly. Contending with Antigonos Broken King Antigonos is a minotaur with 38 hit points remaining and who has disadvantage on attack rolls due to his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
A World of Giants Your first decision in building a campaign world around the significant place of giants is whether the giants are flourishing in the present or inhabiting the ruins of their past
giants ruling the world as Annam intended, perhaps the All-Father hasn’t turned his back on his children. He might be a much more active deity here, and giants might be more engaged in his worship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
hireling remains dedicated to the party’s goals, or the DM can make that decision on the basis of how the adventure plays out and the characters’ attitude toward the adventuring NPC. Tasks and Downtime
(sailors for a seagoing franchise, engineers for a giant hollow statue, and so on). Crew do not leave a franchise and cannot perform franchise tasks. They typically run rather than fight back when attacked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
bottomless hole in the basement — at least you’re pretty sure it’s bottomless
5 Feeding it to the goat out back
6 Making your coworkers eat it by slipping it into their food, piece by piece
print.
5 As a child, you learned to cross your fingers behind your back when making a promise. Now you yearn to make that legally binding.
6 Your habit of screaming, “No take backs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
back in and acts just as the old Oddlewin did, using Oddlewin’s stat block. Characters who succeed on a DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check notice Oddlewin casts multiple shadows on the ground
against a disastrous financial decision. That person then helps the character in gratitude.
Oddlewin Small Fey (Goblinoid), Chaotic Neutral
Armor Class 13 (leather armor)
Hit Points 21 (6d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
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Tasha
Your group is bound to the designs of an ancient being of tremendous power and influence. You might serve as the creature’s eyes and ears in the world, carrying information back to it. Or
, local official, or noble. 2 Back-Room Dealers. An exclusive area in an otherwise-ordinary establishment requires a password or token to gain entry. There you meet and communicate with shadowy agents of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
whale oil and to pay the characters 150 gp for their help getting the casks safely back to Bryn Shander. She expects the entire expedition to last a tenday, assuming Angajuk cooperates. Helka
. He knows that a group of these savage predators has taken refuge in the Cackling Chasm and offers the characters 10 gp for each gnoll head they bring back to him. Zero Rum Dark Duchess quest (see