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Returning 32 results for 'desperate study'.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
11. Melissara’s Study Bookcase. A long bookcase with glass doors takes up much of the north wall (see “Bookcase” below).
Desk. A sturdy writing desk covered in stacks of parchment stands against
fear of losing her mind and soul to the Far Realm. She seems desperate to use her writings in the journal as a touchstone to her own mind.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
11. Melissara’s Study Bookcase. A long bookcase with glass doors takes up much of the north wall (see “Bookcase” below).
Desk. A sturdy writing desk covered in stacks of parchment stands against
fear of losing her mind and soul to the Far Realm. She seems desperate to use her writings in the journal as a touchstone to her own mind.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
wounded and one near death, and both desperate to be freed. They are periodically taken out for interrogation in area 9, and are aware that experiments performed on them have created clones of
the real thieves. (At your determination, these might be the real thieves, with the duplicates in 10b unaware of their true nature.) 10e. Two doppelgangers are being held here for study and as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
wounded and one near death, and both desperate to be freed. They are periodically taken out for interrogation in area 9, and are aware that experiments performed on them have created clones of
the real thieves. (At your determination, these might be the real thieves, with the duplicates in 10b unaware of their true nature.) 10e. Two doppelgangers are being held here for study and as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
terrors. Interviewing the Nettlebees Bertram and Wiggan avoid the characters. Wiggan plays the role of a cantankerous old halfling, locked in his study dealing with matters of trade. If the
had seen to the family, Wiggan spoke of legends of fire witches that once were said to roam these hills. They fear a fire witch has returned. The Nettlebees feel powerless against the fire witch and fear she might soon burn down their ranch. Watson and Jayne are desperate about avoiding that outcome.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
terrors. Interviewing the Nettlebees Bertram and Wiggan avoid the characters. Wiggan plays the role of a cantankerous old halfling, locked in his study dealing with matters of trade. If the
had seen to the family, Wiggan spoke of legends of fire witches that once were said to roam these hills. They fear a fire witch has returned. The Nettlebees feel powerless against the fire witch and fear she might soon burn down their ranch. Watson and Jayne are desperate about avoiding that outcome.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, you might undertake a deep study of conflicts and rival organizations, working carefully to stay three steps ahead of the opposition. In all cases, though, you help advance your franchise by
Functions: Destroy targets (people and information); study conflicts Position Proficiency: In addition to the proficiencies noted below, you can add your proficiency bonus to an ability check to make sense of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, you might undertake a deep study of conflicts and rival organizations, working carefully to stay three steps ahead of the opposition. In all cases, though, you help advance your franchise by
Functions: Destroy targets (people and information); study conflicts Position Proficiency: In addition to the proficiencies noted below, you can add your proficiency bonus to an ability check to make sense of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Desperate adventurers might seek her out as a last resort or be led to her realm by a series of tempting clues. Method or Madness? Some wizards and other scholars have speculated that the Raven Queen is
the Raven Queen view her through a lens of superstitious fear, attributing to her all kinds of strange occurrences, mishaps, and coincidences. But those who seriously study the arcane — warlocks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
month ago when the elf entered the grove to study its corruption. The wyrmling spent days tormenting Armin until the desperate elf agreed to drive away anyone who approaches the lair. Armin desperately
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
month ago when the elf entered the grove to study its corruption. The wyrmling spent days tormenting Armin until the desperate elf agreed to drive away anyone who approaches the lair. Armin desperately
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Desperate adventurers might seek her out as a last resort or be led to her realm by a series of tempting clues. Method or Madness? Some wizards and other scholars have speculated that the Raven Queen is
the Raven Queen view her through a lens of superstitious fear, attributing to her all kinds of strange occurrences, mishaps, and coincidences. But those who seriously study the arcane — warlocks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
moldering streets, preying on the desperate and downtrodden. Pickpockets masquerade as touts, eager to pilfer coin from stumbling sots and newcomers. Professions not outwardly criminal in nature are often
from a desperate human commoner and flees into a nearby alley. The victim cries for help from the characters. 8 Two ettercaps hiss at the characters from an abandoned tenement building cocooned in thick
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
moldering streets, preying on the desperate and downtrodden. Pickpockets masquerade as touts, eager to pilfer coin from stumbling sots and newcomers. Professions not outwardly criminal in nature are often
from a desperate human commoner and flees into a nearby alley. The victim cries for help from the characters. 8 Two ettercaps hiss at the characters from an abandoned tenement building cocooned in thick
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Locations” section). 4 A desperate commoner from a faction of your choice has an impending trial in the High Courts of Sigil (see the “Lady’s Ward Locations” section). Unable to secure an advocate
everything from petty disputes in other wards to groundbreaking cases in the High Courts. They adjudicate, review, and study the rules of Sigil, maintaining order according to the law as they interpret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Locations” section). 4 A desperate commoner from a faction of your choice has an impending trial in the High Courts of Sigil (see the “Lady’s Ward Locations” section). Unable to secure an advocate
everything from petty disputes in other wards to groundbreaking cases in the High Courts. They adjudicate, review, and study the rules of Sigil, maintaining order according to the law as they interpret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
lack status and are desperate to achieve it. A small sacrifice and a prayer to That Which Lurks might simply go unnoticed by Ghaunadaur, or it might punish the petitioner, but there is also a chance
the age-old stories, the two gods are siblings or lovers. But Zinzerena is more palatable to female drow than Malyk, and she condones the study of arcane magic. The liturgy of Zinzerena is passed on in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
was a Red Wizard of Thay until she saw an opportunity to study magic under Manshoon. Before he accepted her, Manshoon forced her to remove her distinctive Thayan head tattoos and to trade in her Red
again for another 24 hours. Agorn knows this feature of the brazier, and he uses it in combat if the situation is desperate. E9. Library Alabaster shelves line every wall and jut out into the center
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
lack status and are desperate to achieve it. A small sacrifice and a prayer to That Which Lurks might simply go unnoticed by Ghaunadaur, or it might punish the petitioner, but there is also a chance
the age-old stories, the two gods are siblings or lovers. But Zinzerena is more palatable to female drow than Malyk, and she condones the study of arcane magic. The liturgy of Zinzerena is passed on in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
was a Red Wizard of Thay until she saw an opportunity to study magic under Manshoon. Before he accepted her, Manshoon forced her to remove her distinctive Thayan head tattoos and to trade in her Red
again for another 24 hours. Agorn knows this feature of the brazier, and he uses it in combat if the situation is desperate. E9. Library Alabaster shelves line every wall and jut out into the center
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
earlier in this adventure) have advantage on this check. On a failed check, Shalfey condemns the character as an agent of Piyarz and orders them to step away from the door—or else. Desperate Measures
damage. When the characters enter, Shalfey assumes the characters are Piyarz and his conspirators. Read or paraphrase the following text: “You leave me no choice, Piyarz!” shouts a desperate voice as you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
earlier in this adventure) have advantage on this check. On a failed check, Shalfey condemns the character as an agent of Piyarz and orders them to step away from the door—or else. Desperate Measures
damage. When the characters enter, Shalfey assumes the characters are Piyarz and his conspirators. Read or paraphrase the following text: “You leave me no choice, Piyarz!” shouts a desperate voice as you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
hawk statistics). G11. Orond’s Study The door to this room is locked. The lock can be picked by a character who makes a successful DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. The room has these
with 50 hit points remaining and has no poison coating his weapons, reducing his challenge rating to 3 (700 XP). He’s trying to kick open the door to area G15b in a desperate attempt to capture Lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
hawk statistics). G11. Orond’s Study The door to this room is locked. The lock can be picked by a character who makes a successful DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. The room has these
with 50 hit points remaining and has no poison coating his weapons, reducing his challenge rating to 3 (700 XP). He’s trying to kick open the door to area G15b in a desperate attempt to capture Lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the city’s more desperate credit risks, along with its outright thieves. Stolen treasures from innumerable heists reside in the Counting House’s vaults alongside legitimate deposits, protected by the
, there’s usually multiple veteran mercenaries here swapping stories and waiting for contracts. While anyone can pay Garmult to study in the House of Mastery, only those who’ve earned membership in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
desperate credit risks, along with its outright thieves. Stolen treasures from innumerable heists reside in the Counting House’s vaults alongside legitimate deposits, protected by the bank’s walls
for contracts. While anyone can pay Garmult to study in the House of Mastery, only those who’ve earned membership in the Bannerless Legion are welcome to socialize and find work here. Those who come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
desperate credit risks, along with its outright thieves. Stolen treasures from innumerable heists reside in the Counting House’s vaults alongside legitimate deposits, protected by the bank’s walls
for contracts. While anyone can pay Garmult to study in the House of Mastery, only those who’ve earned membership in the Bannerless Legion are welcome to socialize and find work here. Those who come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the city’s more desperate credit risks, along with its outright thieves. Stolen treasures from innumerable heists reside in the Counting House’s vaults alongside legitimate deposits, protected by the
, there’s usually multiple veteran mercenaries here swapping stories and waiting for contracts. While anyone can pay Garmult to study in the House of Mastery, only those who’ve earned membership in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
. Aramina is a former Candlekeep scholar who’s moved her lifelong study of psychology from the academic to the clinical. How Mother Aramina learns of individuals’ distress and under what circumstances she
out of the city, forcing them out the Basilisk Gate in the middle of the night and taxing them for the privilege. Desperate and weary, the refugees finally found succor in a caravansary run by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
study of psychology from the academic to the clinical. How Mother Aramina learns of individuals’ distress and under what circumstances she offers free room and board in her facility is something of a
middle of the night and taxing them for the privilege. Desperate and weary, the refugees finally found succor in a caravanserai run by a fellow Calishite in the Outer City. There they used what little
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
study of psychology from the academic to the clinical. How Mother Aramina learns of individuals’ distress and under what circumstances she offers free room and board in her facility is something of a
middle of the night and taxing them for the privilege. Desperate and weary, the refugees finally found succor in a caravanserai run by a fellow Calishite in the Outer City. There they used what little
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
. Aramina is a former Candlekeep scholar who’s moved her lifelong study of psychology from the academic to the clinical. How Mother Aramina learns of individuals’ distress and under what circumstances she
out of the city, forcing them out the Basilisk Gate in the middle of the night and taxing them for the privilege. Desperate and weary, the refugees finally found succor in a caravansary run by a