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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
result if desired. Following the subclasses, the section called “This Is Your Life” presents a series of tables for adding detail to your character’s backstory. The chapter concludes with a selection
Chapter 1: Subclasses The main figures in any D&D campaign are the characters created by the players. The heroics, folly, righteousness, and potential villainy of your characters are at the heart of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Character Advancement You can track experience points or simply allow characters to level up when they reach certain points in the adventure. Ideally, the characters should fall within the desired
level range as they experience each chapter, as shown in the Suggested Character Levels table. Suggested Character Levels Chapter Suggested Level 1. A Friend in Need 1st–2nd 2. Trollskull Alley 2nd 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
without horses. They can also take a boat up the Loagrann River. Use the Random Wilderness Encounters table in chapter 3 to generate encounters, as desired. The characters can also reach Deadstone
. Airship If the characters have an airship (see the “Airship of a Cult” section in chapter 4), they can use it to reach Deadstone Cleft and avoid both the rugged terrain and any land-based random
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
reward the player for thinking creatively. Also, the guild can become a great source for adventure hooks. Another option is to say no, but a solitary mage in town might possess the desired information
previously planned for one—you have abundant resources to draw on: Lists of NPC names (see “Nonplayer Characters” in chapter 3) Random tables (such as the ones in the “Settlements” section of chapter 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Building Your Darklord A Darklord’s memories, desires, mistakes, and evil deeds shape a domain and its inhabitants. This chapter presents tables with suggested questions and motifs related to a
“Villain Identities” and “Villain Torments” sections. Feel free to mix and match the tables from different genres to achieve your desired feel.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
first. He emphasizes that time is of the essence. Every day the characters tarry allows the demon lords’ power and influence in the Underdark to grow. See chapter 12, “The Tower of Vengeance,” for more
information about Araj. The last favor the library provides for the adventurers is to have the tunnel out directly connect with routes leading to the characters’ desired destination, whether that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
coin on gear as described in chapter 5. (If you spend coin, you can’t also take the equipment package suggested for your class.) Finally, choose two personality traits, one ideal, one bond, and one
flaw. If you can’t find a feature that matches your desired background, work with your DM to create one. TIKA AND ARTEMIS: BACKGROUNDS
Tika Waylan and Artemis Entreri both lived their earliest years
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. If the characters gain enough XP to advance a level, encourage your players to level up their characters before the next session. Ideally, the characters should fall within the desired level range
for each chapter of the adventure, as shown in the Suggested Character Levels table. Suggested Character Levels Chapter Suggested Level 1. Port Nyanzaru 1st and higher 2. Land of Chult 1st–6th 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
you can; communicate what you can’t as early as possible. If possible, play in an area with minimal visual or auditory distractions. Favor surroundings that reinforce your desired atmosphere and have
everyone has a great time at that one session, it can be easier to get them to make a long-term commitment.
Scheduling conflicts are sometimes inescapable. The “Group Size” section in chapter 2 offers some advice on what to do when a player has to miss a session.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
World Tree that connects all the Outer Planes (see “Traveling the Outer Planes” earlier in this chapter). When the First World was destroyed, seeds from this great tree scattered into the void of the
been published as official campaign settings for the D&D game over the years, many of which are shown on the D&D Settings table in chapter 5. If your campaign takes place in one of these settings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Wester, as they did for the Fellowship of the Golden Mongoose. “Franchise Advancement” in chapter 2 has detailed explanations of all these benefits and more. One of the franchise’s first hires might be
“Company Positions” in chapter 2. When they do so, Viari hands out any special position gear and instructs the characters in how best to fulfill their roles. Chapter 2 has more details on these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
futures and who strike a proper bargain with her (as described in “Bargaining with Endelyn” earlier in the chapter). If the characters ask her to conduct auguries for them, read: Draped in black robes
predicts that player’s character might die. (You can devise other unhappy endings, if desired.) Unhappy Endings d8 Cause of Death 1 Eaten alive by a dragon 2 Stabbed through the heart by an invisible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
dark gifts by the evil vestiges contained within them (see the “Amber Sarcophagi” sidebar earlier in this chapter). Kasimir will know when he touches the east sarcophagus in this area that he has found
she instantly transforms into a lich under the Dungeon Master’s control (use the stat block in the Monster Manual, altering the lich’s prepared spells as desired). The beneficiary of this dark gift
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Staff Chapter 5 of the Player’s Handbook details the costs for characters to hire skilled and untrained hirelings. As is true of characters in any campaign, Acquisitions Incorporated franchisees are
creating nonplayer characters in chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to detail the majordomo, giving this individual a vibrant personality and backstory. The majordomo’s goals should be aligned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
how perilous it will be, just which direction to go in. The DM decides how long it takes to get to a desired destination. A trek to a specific location—a particular Wildspace system or Astral outpost
by physical eyes, their colors are understood rather than seen.) Traveling to another plane requires locating a color pool that leads to the desired plane. These gateways can be identified by color
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, fly, or teleport. Defensive Positions. Enemies in hard-to-reach locations or defensive positions force characters who normally attack at range to move around. Hazards. The “Hazards” section in chapter
move around, such as chandeliers, kegs of gunpowder or oil, and rolling stone traps. Combat Encounter Difficulty Use the following guidelines to create a combat encounter of a desired level of difficulty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
ballista (see the “Siege Equipment” section in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Tying a rope to a harpoon, if desired, takes an action. In addition to dealing 16 (3d10) piercing damage on a hit
dozen bolts. For ballista rules, see the “Siege Equipment” section in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. 4. Propeller Hatch A wooden door behind the furnace (area 1) on the upper deck pushes open
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Lorehold Faculty This section describes noteworthy members of the Lorehold faculty. Some of them use a Lorehold-specific stat block from chapter 7. Augusta Tullus, Dean of Order Augusta Tullus
opportunity to meet Dean Tullus in the adventure presented in chapter 5. Plargg, Dean of Chaos Plargg (chaotic good orc Lorehold professor of chaos) is the current Dean of Chaos. Specializing in military
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
” earlier in the chapter). Roll on the Wanted Posters table to determine which poster it is, and record this information on the Story Tracker. Characters who announce their arrival hear an old man
hospitality (see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2), Nib offers to craft a gift for each character. Taking up a pair of knitting needles, he swiftly knits his gold yarn into an object that retains a golden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
component entry. A character can use a component pouch or a spellcasting focus (found in chapter 5, “Equipment”) in place of the components specified for a spell. But if a cost is indicated for a
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Evocation spells manipulate magical energy to produce a desired effect. Some call up blasts of fire or lightning. Others channel positive energy to heal wounds.
Illusion spells deceive the senses or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
possible, play in an area with minimal visual or auditory distractions. Favor surroundings that appropriately reinforce your desired atmosphere and have little non-player traffic. If space is shared
. Ravenloft in particular has a history of featuring props in its adventures (see “Tarokka Deck and Spirit Board” section later in this chapter). The world of creating custom props is endless, but don’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
chapter and moves the adventure’s plot forward. Sensory Experience A Society of Sensation muse (see Morte’s Planar Parade) in a flowery gown approaches the characters, eager to record a new sensation in
their sensory stone (see Sigil and the Outlands). Roll on the Sensory Stone Sensations table and consult the entries below to determine the muse’s desired sensation and how the characters can help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
terrain. Choose or randomly determine the weather on that stage (see “Weather” later in this chapter). Plan one or more challenges for each stage, such as an encounter, an obstacle, a search for
effect most of the time, but see “Environmental Effects” in chapter 3 for the effects of extreme weather. Adding weather details to your descriptions of the characters’ journey can make it more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
need a well-armored monster, increase its Armor Class. Once you’ve made the desired adjustments, record the monster’s statistics. If there are any other statistics you think the monster needs (such as
. Creating a monster isn’t just a number-crunching exercise. The guidelines in this chapter can help you create monsters, but the only way to know whether a monster is fun is to playtest it. After
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
,” he says, “ready the jolly!”
If the Second Wind was lost in the previous chapter, characters can ride the kindori to the dock. Otherwise, Krux is concerned about the poor state of Topolah’s dock
need only grab hold of the rope and say “up” or “down” to be hoisted or lowered one floor as desired. Illumination. Continual flame spells bathe the interior in bright light. Topolah can suppress or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
for this NPC. The DM can use a different stat block to represent the knight, as desired. Moon You gain the ability to cast Wish 1d3 times. Puzzle Permanently reduce your Intelligence or Wisdom by 1d4
lost to you. Portable property vanishes. Businesses, buildings, and land you own are lost in a way that alters reality the least. If you have a Bastion (see chapter 8), it is destroyed by some calamity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
the two of you have been drawn together by fate. Work with your DM to create a name and backstory for this NPC. The DM can use a different stat block to represent the knight, as desired. Moon You
that alters reality the least. If you have a Bastion (see chapter 8), it is destroyed by some calamity beyond your control. Any documentation that proves you should own something lost to this card also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
ascertain if the ancient being’s network can successfully locate a desired item. The DC for this check is 10 in a city, 15 in a town, and 20 in a village. If the check fails, 1d8 days must pass before
in the treasure chapter of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. The DM determines which supernatural gifts are available. Ancient Being Contact The organizational contact who dispenses assignments or delivers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
” earlier in the chapter). The walls of this hall are illustrated with painted panels depicting a starry sky. The paintings show what a viewer would see while looking out through a set of windows into
chapter). The balcony doors that adjoin areas area P11, P12, area P15, and area P29 are not locked. This rectangular courtyard is open to the twilit sky. It has no visible floor; instead, a vortex of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
way past the gargoyles into a dragon’s lair and defeat the dragon within, they find the dragon’s hoard hidden under the sand. Roll on the Treasure Hoard: Challenge 11–16 table in chapter 7 of the
loot. Characters who explore the hills south of Beliard might find an old tower containing a female hill giant who recently lost her mate (see the “Old Tower” section at the end of this chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
successful check, the character moves at half speed up or down the shaft, as desired. On a check result of 6–9, the character struggles with the climb and takes 10 minutes to ascend or descend the
first two paragraphs of this chapter with the players at this time. The characters won’t know yet, but Tharden is dead and Nundro is a prisoner in the mine.) The Mysterious Spider. Klarg, the bugbear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Hall of Illusions in the Witchlight Carnival (see chapter 1). In the Hall of Illusions, the portal resembles an oval doorway of swirling mist that remains active for 1 minute. While the portal is active
, Skabatha Nightshade (see chapter 4). B3. Fabric Storage Room Scraps of cloth and bundles of yarn are piled throughout this small room.
This is Bavlorna’s fabric storage closet, where she takes lost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
manufactured armor, its Armor Class is based on the type of armor worn (see chapter 5 of the Player’s Handbook for armor types). If the monster carries a shield, apply the shield bonus to its AC as normal. A
output into two separate attacks that deal 1d10 + 4 (average 9) damage each, or use any other combination where the average damage output falls within the desired range. Base the Damage on the Weapon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
perfumed oil (5 gp), a velvet bag containing five pearls (3 gp each), and a small vial of basic poison (see chapter 5 of the Player’s Handbook). 40. Drill Hall This open area features six floor-to-ceiling
(no value) A dagger in a scabbard (2 gp) 45–46. Officers’ Quarters These rooms are very similar; the following description serves for each, though the positions of the furniture can be varied if desired
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
succeeds by 5 or more, the mechanism can be permanently disabled if desired. Creature. The pit contains two goblin skeletons, one goblin that has been dead for about a day, and one live giant rat. The
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Caltrops. The floor in the hallway is strewn with caltrops; see “Adventuring Gear” in chapter 5 of the Player’s Handbook. Creatures. Two goblins in area 32 pop up over the wall if they are alerted