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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
) check. History of Magical Devices. Writing short essays about the origins of different magical devices requires a successful DC 18 Wisdom (Insight) check. Have each player note their character’s Exam
assistant administering the test, cheating on this Exam is a relatively easy matter; the DCs of the two checks is only 12. Costume Designs A character who showed Dean Tullus their plans for a historical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
and width of any building found in Ten-Towns.
The lodge has three tall openings on the east side. On the southern side of the building is a tunnel left behind by a remorhaz that raided the lodge’s
a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check, tell that the wolves are lying about Garagai—the frost giant is in fact inside the lodge. Are they afraid to face their master, perhaps, or is there another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
tattooed with magical ink that designates their status in the hierarchy. Pupil sages have simple designs patterned after individual stars and minor constellations, while the elder sage’s arms depict a
Points 22 (5d8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Arcana +5, History +5, Insight +4
Senses passive Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
18. Abandoned Priory This long, windowless stone building contains several apartments formerly occupied by high-ranking priests of Malar, god of the hunt. Stone doors throughout are fitted with locks
, though they’re unlocked at present. The building has various amenities (see the “Lighting and Plumbing”sidebar). Heaped around the building are broken swords, dented helms, and torn metal armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
was recruited to the Cult of the Dragon years ago. The only outward sign of this is the scabbard of his ever-present shortsword, which is decorated with a dragon resembling the designs on the scabbards
characters saw in the dragon hatchery (and possibly have with them still; see area 12 in that section). When cult wagons arrive, their road-building cargo is unloaded into the compound normally, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
the fashion show play out over the course of several weeks. Characters might decide to design their own fashions, model designs at the show, or sell their works at the auction. Other students might get
they’re interested, building toward the event at a date you set. These activities can happen in the background as characters focus on other goals or as the events in the “Party Preparations” section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
dragon resembling the designs on the scabbards characters saw in the dragon hatchery (and possibly have with them still; see area 12 in that section). When cult wagons arrive, their road-building
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
designs now begin to take shape. Sofina Medium Humanoid (Wizard), Neutral Evil
Armor Class 14 (magic robe; 17 with mage armor)
Hit Points 161 (19d8 + 76)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
20 (+5)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
8 (−1)
Saving Throws Str +2, Dex +3, Con +5, Int +11, Wis +8, Cha +0
Skills Arcana +10, History +10, Insight +7
Damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
line. She pours her family’s wealth into supporting art in Levkarest and endlessly building her estate both taller and deeper. Ivliskova. The Ivliskovas run dozens of orphanages and the elite Ivliskova
and their ashes scattered in the wastelands. Ritter. The shear-wielding Ritters define the cutting edge of fashion. Their coveted designs change seasonally, and any who create reproductions meet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
will it allow characters to enter the building or use the gate inside unless they have Wyllow’s permission to do so. If a character tries to deceive the dragon, it can make a Wisdom (Insight) check
two stone walkways raised atop 20-foot-high marble columns.
Bridge. A stone bridge on the platform spans the river to the east. (See area 10 for more information on the bridge.)
Building. A mossy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Keranos’s devotees hatch their grand designs always with an eye on the darkening sky. As a follower of Keranos, consider the ideals on the Keranos’s Ideals table as alternatives to those suggested for
your background. Keranos’s Ideals d6 Ideal
1 Devotion. My devotion to my god is more important to me than what he stands for. (Any)
2 Wisdom. The pursuit of knowledge and insight is the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
component. Even a blast of fire in your hands is a sculpted work of art; elemental forces make grand designs as you hurl spells. These forces might linger on your body or in your clothes as decorative
elements after your spells are dissipated, as sparks dance in your hair and your touch leaves tracings of frost on whatever you touch. An advanced Prismari student artfully harnesses fire Building a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
mill. Any kobolds in this force run away as soon as two or more raiders are killed. If characters observe the mill for a minute or more before attacking, allow them to attempt DC 15 Wisdom (Insight
) or Charisma (Performance) checks. If successful, a character realizes that the raiders are making a demonstration of starting a fire, but it’s for show. A few fires are burning around the building
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
mill. Any kobolds in this force run away as soon as two or more raiders are killed. If characters observe the mill for a minute or more before attacking, allow them to attempt DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) or
Charisma (Performance) checks. If successful, a character realizes that the raiders are making a demonstration of starting a fire, but it’s for show. A few fires are burning around the building, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
worth of coins from different worlds and planes Sigil Faction Affinities Faction Skill Athar Religion Bleak Cabal Insight Doomguard Nature Fated Intimidation Fraternity of Order History Hands of
include the following details:
A core philosophy centered on an assumption or fundamental truth about the multiverse or its workings
A building that serves as the faction’s headquarters in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
arrive, Bag of Nails is hiding in a ruined building on the east bank of the river, 150 feet from the fallen tree. To spot him, a character must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom (Perception) check. When a
of ever finding it. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals that the tabaxi has no intention of letting the characters leave his domain alive. He laces the stew with midnight tears (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
deliver unrefined ore to the foundry.
Map 5.2 includes an inset map that shows the foundry’s interior, which is one large, open space. The building has no ceiling, allowing heat and smoke to escape
tinker’s tools. L8: Motherlode Tavern Hanging above the entrance of this grimy stone building is a painted wooden sign that depicts gemstones pouring from a flagon. A minor magical effect causes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the appearances of Davil Starsong and Yagra Stonefist. Reward: Each Harper character gains 1 renown. 3rd “Uza Solizeph is an old woman who sells books out of a narrow three-story building on Sorn
DC 16 Wisdom (Insight) check to ascertain its trustworthiness. Only “Bonnie” is trustworthy. Reward: Each Harper character gains 2 renown. Every contributing party member receives 50 gp. 5th “Lady
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
befall her new home. Her many useful inventions impressed the people of Etizalan, and she eventually became a local leader. Personality Trait. “I like building things. Seeing a complete work after hours
region around Etizalan is suffering a spate of earthquakes and incursions from fiery monsters. Three days ago, Ameyali sent four of the town’s best warriors to seek insight from the Watchers of the Ashes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
more characters to a “secret enclave where enemies of the drow plot to overthrow Menzoberranzan.” A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals something indescribably odd or untrustworthy about
the gnome. If the characters follow the possessed gnome, they are led to a cramped cave under a dilapidated building. The cave is the secret lair of another 2d4 intellect devourers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
tiniest movements of your somatic components. When your magic creates or alters creatures, it might briefly surround the targets with shimmering fractal designs or tessellated patterns. A Quandrix
student magically gazes into the intricate patterns of nature Building a Quandrix Character Any spellcasting class or subclass can work well for a Quandrix character. Both the scholarly focus of wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
outside one.
2 You grew up in a home that was next to a wall or a building with Ephara’s face on it, and you felt like she was always looking after you.
3 You were part of a revolution to
major threat Defeating a tyrant who threatens a city’s freedom Creating a masterwork, such as a building or a poem Your piety score to Ephara decreases if you diminish Ephara’s influence in the world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
rugs of many styles and designs. A brown-skinned halfling smiles and hops down from atop a stack of folded carpets beside the shop’s wide-open doors. “Welcome! Does anything catch your eye?”
From
, the merchant plays down the day’s events but confirms the Ashen Heirs sought a magic vessel. He denies knowing anything about it, but a character who succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom (Insight) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
building has sleeping quarters for rent on the upper floor, usually sufficient to accommodate the slow stream of travelers making their way through Saltmarsh on the way to somewhere else. Those who seek an
noble family, this building was purchased by the crown and serves as the dwarven mining company’s headquarters in Saltmarsh. Manistrad Copperlocks stays here when she must do business in town
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
on the seawater, the abbey’s clerics create enough water for their drinking, cooking, washing, and gardening needs. The survivors have no boat and no means of building one. The island’s few stunted
property or about the dangers of the Winding Way. GOLDEN MEDALLION
This medallion is a golden disk inscribed with complex geometric designs, worth 30 gp. It is not magical, but undead of the Winding Way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Greenfast Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of Greenfast. Map 9.1: greenfast View Player Version G1. Mayor’s House The largest building in the village is the home of Mayor Kara
unusually brusque, and any character who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check can tell that she is hiding something. With appropriate roleplaying or a successful DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
around a pentagonal plaza of shops called the Everything Emporium. Creativity shines in the open-air marketplace, a break from the unfussy designs and gray-stone warehouses that make up much of the
map tube, slings it on his back, and sets up shop elsewhere. Trademill Mint Unless they plan to barter with locals, visitors should stop at the Trademill Mint, a high-security building where Tradegate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Divination The walls of this thin tower are etched with intricate designs of hands and eyes. Silver light flickers from a high window, above which a large, carved eye animates and blinks. Part of the
the orb, the character touching the orb experiences a vivid vision of the target’s location and knows how far away it is and in what direction. Such insight, however, comes with a risk: a creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
victims to isolated spots and then leave the hapless souls to the designs of whatever horrors lurk there. Creatures that are drawn through the shadows by meazels are cursed by the meazels’ baleful magic
(+4)
CHA
21(+5)
Saving Throws Int +12, Wis +10, Cha +11
Skills Arcana +12, Deception +11, History +12, Insight +10, Perception +10
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Characters who succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check sense animosity toward Prince Simbon. In the course of the conversation, Kedjou discreetly mocks the prince, going so far as to sympathize with
later discover. If the characters refuse to leave when Kedjou requests, he summons his guards, who escort the party out of the building. Support for Prince Simbon After leaving the library, if a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
possess rare and unusual skills unknown to ordinary folk. Brian Valeza A character with the rewarded
background gets surprising good news Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion Languages: One of
reflect whatever trial you endured to secure your new destiny and to model the knowledge and abilities imparted to you by whatever force transformed your life. Building a Rewarded Character Rewarded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strahd’s generals. When the wars ended and Strahd turned his attention to building Castle Ravenloft, Rahadin saw to it that wizards and artisans were brought to Barovia. Years later, Strahd appointed
)
CON
17(+3)
INT
15(+2)
WIS
16(+3)
CHA
18(+4)
Saving Throws Con +7, Wis +7
Skills Deception +8, Insight +7, Intimidation +12, Perception +11, Stealth +14
Senses darkvision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Doña Rosa’s Vecindad The old manor house stands on a quiet street. Read the following to set the scene: This large manor shows its age, but the building is well cared for and, like the rest of the
they’re honoring and receives the Guidance of the Remembered charm. Guidance of the Remembered. A deceased ancestor or loved one provides you with guidance, granting you insight via a charm (a type
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
from the ability score and then divide the result by 2 (round down). Write the modifier next to each of your scores.
BUILDING BRUENOR, STEP 3
Bob decides to use the standard set of scores (15, 14
Measures
Awareness, intuition, insight
Important for
Cleric, druid
Racial Increases
Hill dwarf (+1), Wood elf (+1), Human (+1)
Charisma
Measures
Confidence, eloquence, leadership
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
drink, and to work underground, so do a minority of dwarves take to the open sky, doing dock work, or even manning and building ships. The lower levels beneath Mirabar are all dwarven, as even the most
incorporate ancient techniques of melding dwarven, human, and elven designs together in their work, in the manner of old Phalorm. Mirabarren (or to some, just Mierren) dwarves like to cultivate long, wide (as






