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of defeat, exhausting her and forcing her to watch her precision fail in the face of an endless string of emergencies and an undefeatable enemy horde. Drakov is ever being pushed to the edge. Hunger
domain. Falkovnia’s borders are usually closed, but they open one week every month starting on the night of the new moon.
Endless War. Whenever a creature other than Drakov or her allies finishes a
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
instinct proves a useful starting point when determining who might take a bribe, who might turn a blind eye to a crime, or who might have criminal connections. You can also use this sense to get a
life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
3
My honor is my life.
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I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it
classes
Armor Training
Light armor
Starting Equipment
Choose A or B: (A) Club, Handaxe, Gaming Set (chosen for the tool proficiency above), Dungeoneer's Pack, and 31 GP; or (B) 50 GP
Pugilists
snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, even when outarmed and outnumbered. Even when they ultimately fail, Pugilists go down swinging.
Pugilists tap into their inner strength in the form of moxie. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
House Xorlarrin destroy its enemies, starting with the dwarves who cast the drow out of Gauntlgrym. For their part, the drow are more interested in supporting Zalto’s plan to wage war on dragonkind, for
, the characters might encounter them in the fire giant fortress. Unless the characters defeat Duke Zalto or otherwise prevent the iron flask from falling into his possession, he traps Maegera in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. You might find yourself driven to annihilate the undead, to defeat fiends, and to protect the innocent. At times, your heart might also be filled with a longing for the celestial realm of your
together, and restore a number of hit points equal to the total. Your pool regains all expended dice when you finish a long rest. Radiant Soul Starting at 6th level, your link to the Celestial allows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
specific starting point and endpoint. A good way to get around this restriction is to create an adventure with multiple possible endings. Location-based adventures also work well with this format. A
dungeon presents a natural limit on character options, while still giving the players choices. The adventure could be a quest to defeat a creature or recover an item, but the path to achieving that goal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
characters discover a trap, be open to adjudicating their ideas for defeating it. The trap’s description is a starting point for countermeasures, rather than a complete definition. To make it easier
for you to describe what happens next, the players should be specific about how they want to defeat the trap. Simply stating the desire to make a check isn’t helpful for you. Ask the players where their characters are positioned and what they intend to do to defeat the trap.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
for your campaign. Use them as a starting point for your own ideas. Outcast or Ambassador? Consider how a monstrous character’s native culture views the character. Is the character an outcast, a spy
, an ambassador, or something else? Work with the player to determine how the character ended up as an adventurer. The character’s bond is a great starting point to consider for this question. How did
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
feet high and contain mundane supplies. During the attack, noncombatants hide within them. The characters don’t explore them during this adventure, so no map of interior rooms is provided. Fog. Starting
Obscured, and the fog can’t be blown away. The fog doesn’t dissipate until the characters defeat the horde’s warlord. Light. This adventure begins on a sunny afternoon, but a thin, magical fog covers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
easily defeat twice their number of commoners, but with the defenses available to the ranchers, the odds improve considerably. The ranchers don’t have to defeat the orcs outright. They just have to
obscured by the smoke. The orcs use the smoke to move closer before launching their attacks. Starting a Fire During the night, the orcs sneak close enough to the buildings to set them on fire. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, you can see through the darkness created by the spell. Strength of the Grave Starting at 1st level, your existence in a twilight state between life and death makes you difficult to defeat. When damage
Hound of Ill Omen 14th Shadow Walk 18th Umbral Form Eyes of the Dark Starting at 1st level, you have darkvision with a range of 120 feet. When you reach 3rd level in this class, you learn the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Phandalin Quests The job board outside the townmaster’s hall is where adventurers can learn about quests. Each quest can be given to the players when that quest becomes available (see “Starting
Mine might be able to forge a truce between the wererats and the miners, ending their conflict so that the mine can be reopened.
Starting Quests When the characters first visit the job board, there
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the characters to defeat monsters or overcome a test of skill. Starting with a Full Hand. To make this puzzle easier and quicker, place all five cards on the table in front of the statue so the characters can begin interpreting the clues right away.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
conquest seared on the upper arm. Douse the Flame of Hope. It is not enough to merely defeat an enemy in battle. Your victory must be so overwhelming that your enemies’ will to fight is shattered forever. A
, you can use your Channel Divinity to gain a +10 bonus to the roll. You make this choice after you see the roll, but before the DM says whether the attack hits or misses. Aura of Conquest Starting at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
day to allow that seed to survive and flourish. Wisdom. Your heart and mind must stay clear, for eventually you will be forced to admit defeat. While every creature can be redeemed, some are so far
Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the attacker takes radiant damage equal to the damage it just dealt. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage. Aura of the Guardian Starting at 7th
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Adventure Hooks This adventure is designed for 3rd-level characters, but see the “Starting the Adventure” section for more options. When the players create characters, encourage each of them to
The character must find and defeat Windharrow, the minstrel who attends Aerisi Kalinoth. Windharrow can initially be found in area A4 of the Temple of Howling Hatred. Most members of the air cult know
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
potential defeat of a Darklord? Or would you rather keep a Darklord in the background and focus on other stories? Darklord Downfalls. Can a Darklord be defeated, or are they an enduring and recurring threat
explores ways to implement Darklords in your campaign. Starting Your Campaign Start your campaign in a way that establishes an ominous tone or highlights the nature of the Domains of Dread. Consider
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
might defeat that villain. Something for All Player Types As outlined in the book’s introduction, players come to the gaming table with different expectations. An adventure needs to account for the
different players and characters in your group, drawing them into the story as effectively as possible. As a starting point, think about your adventure in terms of the three basic types of activity in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
admittance.” Enclosed are tickets for the entire party to The Fall of Tiamat, an opera sung in Giant describing the evil dragon queen’s defeat at the Well of Dragons. Mirt If any of the characters join the
need an unbiased opinion. Track down and speak with each of the doppelgangers, and gauge their trustworthiness.” The characters must speak with five doppelgangers, starting with their leader, “Bonnie
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
need to rest while performing the lengthy ritual, but they still need to eat. Prior to starting the ritual, they prepared for their needs by installing these metal tubes. When a tube is touched, it
with one another to not be nearest to the obelisk. The Fanatics’ Defeat. If all three fanatics are killed, the obelisk collapses into dust and is permanently destroyed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
elves. They stand watch over the fringes of elven domains, keeping a keen eye out for trespassers and using magic-infused arrows to defeat monsters and invaders before they can reach elven settlements
different target within 60 feet of the original target. Ever-Ready Shot Starting at 15th level, your magical archery is available whenever battle starts. If you roll initiative and have no uses of Arcane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
resource-rich targets—be they humanoid traders or roving, greedy monsters. Bands also join together to defeat common threats or to hunt for game. The Pheres value physical strength, speed, and prowess in
. Here’s how to determine your height and weight randomly, starting with rolling a size modifier: Size modifier = 1d10 Height = 6 feet + your size modifier in inches Weight in pounds = 600 + (2d12 × your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
swears vengeance against the characters and attempts to flee the island starting on his next turn. (He might say something like this as he takes the Disengage action and flies away: “I swear by Eldenemir
like, “Yes! Flee before my might, as all will flee when I claim my inheritance!”) If the characters defeat Sparkrender, they hear growling and yelping coming from below them (area D6). Hidden Entrance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
difficult to gauge the chamber’s true size. Slumped against one of the columns is a dead man wearing a stone breastplate.
Any creature entering the cave for the first time on a turn or starting its turn
defeat the specters and talk to the ghost, Ruelek explains his predicament. If the characters point out the specters weren’t dwarves and probably didn’t care about the crown, Reulek admits that his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Resources: Waterdeep’s army and conscript troops Lady Laeral is present starting with the second council, at which point she becomes the Open Lord of Waterdeep. She is one of the Seven Sisters—legendary
present at the Council of Waterdeep as the alliance’s nominal representative for Daggerford. That small settlement can contribute little to the effort to defeat the Cult of the Dragon, however, and in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Resources: Waterdeep’s army and conscript troops Lady Laeral is present starting with the second council, at which point she becomes the Open Lord of Waterdeep. She is one of the Seven Sisters—legendary
present at the Council of Waterdeep as the alliance’s nominal representative for Daggerford. That small settlement can contribute little to the effort to defeat the Cult of the Dragon, however, and in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
accompany the characters on their journey if invited.
Treasure. The pouch Mallyn found contains 10 GP.
Attitudes. Every creature has a starting attitude toward the characters: Friendly, Hostile
by Pral’s band. If the characters defeat Pral and his band, they find a sack that contains 20 GP and one magic item; roll once on the Magic Items table in appendix A (rerolling duplicates) to determine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Resources: Waterdeep’s army and conscript troops Lady Laeral is present starting with the second council, at which point she becomes the Open Lord of Waterdeep. She is one of the Seven Sisters—legendary
present at the Council of Waterdeep as the alliance’s nominal representative for Daggerford. That small settlement can contribute little to the effort to defeat the Cult of the Dragon, however, and in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
progress, all of the pieces are in their starting locations. The constructs don’t attack unless one of them is attacked first, or unless they are commanded to do so by Sansuri or Thullen. A chess piece
conch in her tower bedchamber (area 33), though he doesn’t know exactly where. If the characters seem intent on running amok, Thullen tries to defeat them quickly for the good of his family, calling on
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk
parts scattered everywhere. Turuko (Medium, Lawful Neutral Priest Acolyte) is sitting quietly at a table, while Kobort (Medium Warrior Veteran) is next to him, eating a plate of sausages. Their starting
served at the inn. The Thronks mostly follow the Old Faith, but one has joined Cuthbert's congregation. Church of Cuthbert. This newly built edifice was raised by the Viscountess after the Temple’s defeat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
decomposed. Her nonmagical greatsword was placed at her side. Rumors suggest that she was an incarnation of Torm, or that Torm’s essence filled the woman and inspired her to defeat the threat. Any devil
priests dead and no one of higher authority to help her, she does her best to keep people calm and quiet. A simple sage and an expert on possession and exorcism, she is only just starting her career as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
wind is so strong in this chamber and the tunnel leading to area N19 that each creature starting its turn in the area must succeed on a DC 10 Strength saving throw or be pushed 10 feet toward area N17
spellcasters. Aerisi refuses to flee at this point, and trying to do so through the air portal with Windvane would be disastrous. When the characters defeat her, she vanishes in a scream of wind, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
feet of the sarcophagus, starting with the triggering creature. It disappears after 1 minute. Flaming Water. The flame burning on the water is fed by natural oil seeping into a tainted pool that is 5
are. He or she is also aware of any other prophets the party has faced and defeated, having seen the events in fevered visions. The prophet dismisses any such defeat as the culling the weak, assuring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
is starting to fear (rightfully) that Caerhan is dead, however, and if the characters treat him kindly, he might be convinced to join them. Gorkoh carries standard goblin weapons, plus three potions
new threat. Both creatures fight to the death. Aftermath. If the characters defeat the darkmantles, Dabshabah (a brass dragon wyrmling) is thankful. If they use magic to heal the wounds she suffered