defeated idea are been

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

for one last chance to win back the goodwill you’ve drunk away. 5 You once defeated a raging bugbear with a hand mirror, a mounted deer’s head, and two kicks to the groin. Later, you

me away from my higher calling. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again. 2 I worked the land, I love the land

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

spread across the world’s oceans and established protectorates to watch over deep sea trenches, portals, undersea caves, and other locations where their enemies might lurk. They defeated their

have never been to the surface world. They struggle with the idea that they can’t easily move up and down out of water, and the changing of the seasons mystifies them. Tritons also find the

The Stone Bridge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

idea that someone is trying to stop Gargosh from completing his quest. Cavil chose this spot because it’s where Torhild Flametongue, the dwarf king of Besilmer, reportedly fell to his death long ago

triumph. Once three of the thugs are defeated, the remaining two surrender and the mage casts fly on himself to escape. Interrogations. If the characters take prisoners, they can interrogate their

Devil Customization Tables

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

, but I obey them. 3 Ambition. The need to improve my station drives my every action. 4 Conquest. I am equal to the sum of the foes I have defeated in combat. 5 Cunning. Those who can see an advantage

frustration boils over into violence. 2 I obey the law, but I strain at its limits to the point of heresy. 3 I put the minimum effort possible into anything that isn’t my own idea. 4 A low profile is the best

Using an Overarching Story

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

overarching goal that can be fulfilled only by first completing a series of related quests. For example, you could create a villain who can’t be defeated until the characters explore nine dungeons in which the

and using it to defeat a cosmic threat. Example 2: Agents of X You can also build a campaign around the idea that the adventurers are agents of something larger than themselves — a kingdom or secret

Appendix A: Shared Campaigns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

come back to the point that the most important goal of a D&D play session is for everyone involved to have fun. In keeping with that goal, it’s a good idea for a shared campaign to have a code of

getting together to play is defeated. The basic code of conduct for a shared campaign might be modeled on a similar document that another organization or location uses. Beyond that, some special

Tips for Dungeon Masters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble

an idea, suggest options that might work. Use Your Imagination. Adventures are an outline for your game. Change or add anything that makes the game more fun. What does a monster smell like? That’s up

a game of fantasy where heroes use wits, skill, and determination to overcome obstacles. Sometimes those obstacles are defeated with weapons and spells, but characters can succeed in other ways

Greenfast Locations

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

the full extent of his activities, nor does she have any idea that he and his secret cult are responsible for the increasing number of travelers disappearing along the Trade Way. Two months ago, Kara’s

knowing that he holds her prisoner. Kara has never been to the estate and has no idea of the extent of Viallis’s activities there, but she can give the characters directions if they share what they

Dealing with Bazelsteen

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

have no idea what’s happening on the barge, or vice versa, and the River Styx is so dark that visibility in the water is reduced to 10 feet. Any character left on the barge can take control of the

and remains there until salvaged. Once the glabrezu has taken three turns, Bazelsteen returns and scares the demon away if it hasn’t been defeated by then. If the bathysphere’s chain breaks, Bazelsteen

Phantom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Phantom Collecting the souls of your defeated foes in everyday objects—what a good idea. Though, I’d probably need an encyclopedia to hold all my anti-admirers. Tasha Many rogues walk a fine line

The Moonshaes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Northlander culture. There’s no safe harbor for outsiders; you just have no idea what you are dealing with. For other Northlanders, the settlement of Westhaven on Pandira serves as a neutral ground where

ago, she seemed to be consumed by the power of Umberlee, and she drove her followers on a mad quest to control the Sea of Swords. When at last she was defeated at sea, she and her ship vanished into the

Tresendar Manor

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

the Grounds With the jackalwere and her pack defeated or driven off, the characters can search the grounds. If they search in the area where the jackals were digging, see “Survivor” below. If they

grabbed the relic, but has no idea where Talanatha went. Gildha also tells the characters that she saw some of the attackers heading into a small cellar beneath the manor, consisting of storage areas and a

Meeting the Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

of Dragon’s Rest. If the characters defeated the zombies at the beach, she thanks them for their service to the cloister. Even if they did not fight the zombies, she tells them they’re welcome to

has no idea. (He is wrong, but Runara finds the situation amusing and lets Mumpo continue to believe in her ignorance.) Myla (lawful good kobold tinkerer ) is a winged kobold whose brothers, Mek and

Crystal Ball Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

croaking noises echo from the area. The characters overhear the following exchange in Common: “I told you givin’ the dog to the king was a stupid idea,” croaks one voice. “I know, I know,” grumbles

gibberish from the book. If two Worgs are defeated or Kelek takes damage, Kelek joins the battle, incensed that the characters interrupted him. Kelek has 40 Temporary Hit Points from removing Uni’s horn

Darkhold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

. Varalla ruled Darkhold until the infamous leaders of the old Zhentarim — Manshoon and Fzoul — heard tales of her wealth in magic and gold. Lured by the promise of such rich rewards, the pair defeated

’ scale have been modified to suit humans (such as stairs and most doors), other things remain titanic. For instance, I have no idea how they managed to open the gates for my entrance without the use

Areas of the Earth Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

look for opportunities to push characters off the bridge. If two gargoyles are defeated, the third retreats, flying to area B2 to hide. Chasm Floor. Several skeletons lie broken or half-buried on the

, but only threatens intruders who present themselves as cult members. Broog-Norb has no idea who is a cultist and who isn’t. Treasure The ettin’s treasure lies in an untidy heap covered with a filthy

Tomb Locations

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

plots, and insists that the characters will know better once they speak with her. If the idea that Valin might be a mummy lord is mentioned, Alessia confirms that she sees the oracle regularly and

its necklace (see “Treasure” below). The dao do not pursue creatures that leave the room. If the characters all leave the area, any dao that wasn’t defeated vanishes after 1 minute but returns with

People of Phandalin

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

work with the locals before adventurers defeated the bandits and cleared their hideout in the dungeon of Tresendar Manor. He served a sentence on a work gang for his involvement with the bandits, but

to the idea. Sharna is a formidable combatant compared to most folk in Phandalin. She also keeps four bodyguards (thugs) on hand to guard the exchange, travel to the mines, rough up “uncooperative

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