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Changeling

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, their features almost devoid of detail. It is rare to see a changeling in that form, for a typical changeling changes their shape the way others might change clothes. A casual shape—one created

character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Imagine a perfect world: one in which nature and civilization exist in harmony, adapted to each other; one in which life is shaped to match its environment and the environment is shaped to match life

. 3 I’m eager to explain every detail of my most intricate experiments and theories to anyone who shows the least bit of interest. 4 I assume that everyone needs even the most basic

Inquisitive

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

of 7 or lower on the d20 as an 8. Eye for Detail Starting at 3rd level, you can use a bonus action to make a Wisdom (Perception) check to spot a hidden creature or object or to make an Intelligence

Inquisitive As an archetypal Inquisitive, you excel at rooting out secrets and unraveling mysteries. You rely on your sharp eye for detail, but also on your finely honed ability to read the words and

Tools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

certain tools. Proficiency with a tool allows you to add your proficiency bonus to any ability check you make using that tool. Tool use is not tied to a single ability, since proficiency with a tool

represents broader knowledge of its use. For example, the DM might ask you to make a Dexterity check to carve a fine detail with your woodcarver's tools, or a Strength check to make something out of

Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

? How does this threat connect to the Darklord seeking their desires? Consider who might need the characters’ aid and might guide them to deeper mysteries. Detail Key Locations. Briefly describe distinct

Connections table provides examples of such connections. Interactions with the Darklord. Imagine situations that allow the players’ characters and the Darklord to socialize without the encounter

Arrival at the Fort

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

social encounter like this one is to imagine a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 representing the worst possible outcome and 10 the best. The characters start at 5, and as they progress through the scene

. As long as the characters still have a path forward, a spectacular failure can be just as memorable as success. The following sections detail the important NPCs and creatures within Fort Knucklebone

Stone Golem

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

any form the sculptor can imagine. Ancient stone golems found in sealed tombs or flanking the gates of lost cities sometimes take the forms of giant beasts. Like other golems, stone golems are nearly

reactions, its speed is halved, and it can’t make more than one attack on its turn. In addition, the target can take either an action or a bonus action on its turn, not both. These effects last for 1

Blood Witch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Blood Witch Blood witches imagine themselves to be the intermediaries between Rakdos and his cult — the pinnacle of his priesthood, his trusted advisors, and the messengers who communicate his will

. The witch can use a bonus action to control the movement of one creature cursed by its hex spell that it can see within 30 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or use

Run the Encounter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

Run the Encounter Let the players take the lead! They can try anything they can imagine. Encourage the players to tell you their ideas. Ask them to let you know what they are thinking, and then run

) Proficiency Bonus +2 Amphibious. The merrow can breathe air and water. Actions Multiattack. The merrow makes two Rend attacks. Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage. Linda Lithén

Stone Golem

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

shape their makers imagine. No matter their design or the rock from which they’re crafted, these golems are strengthened by the magic that animates them, allowing them to follow their creators’ orders

combination. Slam. Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 5 ft. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) Bludgeoning damage plus 9 (2d8) Force damage. Force Bolt. Ranged Attack Roll: +9, range 120 ft. Hit: 22 (4d10) Force damage. Bonus

Specter of Night

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

specter and imagine the rider in command of the mount, but the truth is the opposite; the flying horror is an Undead monster that scours the wilds for a knightly corpse. On finding one, the horror binds

understands Common but can’t speak Challenge 12 (8,400 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the specter fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Magic

Samurai

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

or die fighting. Samurai Features Fighter Level Feature 3rd Bonus Proficiency, Fighting Spirit (5 temp. hp) 7th Elegant Courtier 10th Tireless Spirit, Fighting Spirit (10 temp. hp) 15th Rapid

Strike, Fighting Spirit (15 temp. hp) 18th Strength before Death Bonus Proficiency When you choose this archetype at 3rd level, you gain proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice

Tools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

certain tools. Proficiency with a tool allows you to add your proficiency bonus to any ability check you make using that tool. Tool use is not tied to a single ability, since proficiency with a tool

represents broader knowledge of its use. For example, the DM might ask you to make a Dexterity check to carve a fine detail with your woodcarver’s tools, or a Strength check to make something out of

Step 2: Determine Origin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

shows your Proficiency Bonus (described in chapter 1), which is +2 for a level 1 character. Note this number on your character sheet. You’ll fill in other numbers connected to these proficiencies in

first letter of your size). Imagine Your Past and Present Let your character’s background and species inspire how you imagine their past. That past fed into the character’s present. With that in mind

Step 2: Determine Origin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

skills and saving throws by marking the circle next to them. The features table in your class description shows your Proficiency Bonus (described in “Running the Game”), which is +2 for a level 1 character

write just the first letter of your size). Imagine Your Past and Present Let your character’s background and species inspire how you imagine their past. That past fed into the character’s present. With

Creating a Monster Stat Block

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

use the proficiency bonus in later steps, so jot it down now or remember it. Step 7. Armor Class A monster’s Armor Class has a direct bearing on its challenge rating, and vice versa. You can

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

Event-Based Adventures

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

interesting aspect of an undead villain is that this past injury might have occurred centuries ago, inspiring revenge against the descendants of those that harmed it. Imagine a vampire imprisoned by the

characters you need to create, as well as how much detail you need to generate for each one. NPCs unlikely to become involved in combat don’t need full combat statistics, for example, just as characters

Meazel

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

, Stealth +5 Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Common Challenge 1 (200 XP) Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the meazel can take the Hide action as a bonus

. Nagpas can't learn from that which isn't destroyed. Imagine how bewildering and terrifying a city full of life must be to them. Is it any wonder that they seek the ruins of such places? Nagpa

Trolls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Challenge 17 (18,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6 Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the amalgam fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. The amalgam has advantage on saving

Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 25 (4d8 + 7) slashing damage. Bonus Actions Fling Limb (3/Day). Ranged Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (1d8

Cartographer

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

mounts. As a cartographer, you have a sharp eye for detail and take an interest in people, history, and natural features. You help advance your franchise by discovering and mapping new locations or

below, you can add your proficiency bonus when you make an ability check to create or examine maps, search for new paths in the wild, or assess a route for possible dangers. The Cartographer Franchise

Special Features

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

you roll something that doesn’t make sense, roll again, choose a more appropriate entry, or use the rolled detail as inspiration to make up your own. Who Created It or Was Intended to Use It? d20

cold to the touch. What Is a Detail from Its History? d8 History 1 Arcane. This item was created for an ancient order of spellcasters and bears the order’s symbol. 2 Bane. This item was created

Star Spawn Emissary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

the traits and actions of the previous form and gains those of the new form. The accompanying stat blocks detail both of the emissary’s forms. Lesser Form A star spawn emissary’s lesser form allows

charmed, frightened Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 21 Languages all, telepathy 1,000 ft. Challenge 19 (22,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6 Aberrant Rejuvenation. When the emissary

22. Cloud Giant Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

inhabitants of this room. As a bonus action on his turn, Blagothkus can summon an air elemental that’s been magically bound to the room. The elemental follows the giant’s commands but cannot leave the

just in case, you should know that they are entirely serious about making dragons a power along the coast again. Can you imagine? The nerve.” If they sway the giant to their side, he locks himself in

22. Cloud Giant Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

) aren’t the only inhabitants of this room. As a bonus action on his turn, Blagothkus can summon an air elemental that’s been magically bound to the room. The elemental follows the giant’s commands but

care of them. But just in case, you should know that they are entirely serious about making dragons a power along the coast again. Can you imagine? The nerve.” If they sway the giant to their side, he

Loremonger

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

Loremonger I never forget a detail … though many wish I would. — Loremonger mantra Information has value, and the loremonger is that information’s keeper. A franchise’s loremonger studies and

information Position Proficiency: In addition to the proficiencies noted below, you can add your proficiency bonus to an ability check to analyze the operation of a franchise, assess historical records, or

World-Shaking Events

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

presaged this event, or a series of signs and omens. Describe the omen in detail. Describe or name the creature that warned the populace about the oncoming disaster. Who listened? Who were the lucky

its repercussions change the characters’ world, and its effects echo long after the initial attack or takeover. Imagine that part of your campaign world is attacked or invaded. Depending on the current

High Fae

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

slashing from nonmagical attacks Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Sylvan Challenge 11 (7,200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Magic Resistance. The high fae has advantage on

, minor illusion 1/day each: enthrall, Nystul’s magic aura Bonus Actions Loot Likeness. The high fae magically transforms into a duplicate of a Small or Medium creature it can see. While transformed

Magic Item Special Features

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

, roll again, choose a more appropriate entry, or use the rolled detail as inspiration to make up your own special feature. On the Magic Item’s Minor Property table and the Magic Item’s Quirk table, “you

royal regalia or as a badge of high office. Magic Item’s Minor Property 1d20 Minor Property 1–2 Beacon. You can take a Bonus Action to cause the item to shed Bright Light in a 10-foot radius and

Running Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

its Initiative score after its Initiative bonus. Advantage and Disadvantage. If a creature has Advantage on Initiative rolls, increase its Initiative score by 5. If it has Disadvantage on those rolls

monsters. If you aren’t using miniatures or other visual aids, one way to track your monsters is to assign them unique features. For example, imagine that you’re running an encounter with three Ogres

Obviator

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

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

see, trying to learn useful information about it. As a bonus action, make a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check. On a success, you learn three details of your choice about the creature. Once you use this

Introducing Characters

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

do things. Encourage the other players on their turns and give suggestions when they ask for them. Be respectful if another player decides to do something that you wouldn’t do. More Rules Detail

the Barbarian shows “+5” next to “Greataxe” under “Attacks,” so if the Barbarian wants to attack a monster with their Greataxe, the player rolls a d20 and adds their +5 bonus. If the die roll is a 10

Staff

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

staff is included in a franchise’s costs. Each staff member has a proficiency bonus equal to 2 + the franchise’s rank. For skilled hirelings or crew, the DM might substitute NPC statistics when that

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

Revel's End Locations (R17-R23)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

newest one is Prisoner 299. Characters who want to speak with Vaelish Gant must arrange a meeting with Prisoner 237 (see “Prisoner 237: Vaelish Gant”). To add detail to some of the inmates, roll on the

R16, which can be dimmed or restored to its normal brightness. Turning the dial requires an action or a bonus action. Loudspeaker. Anyone who speaks into a flaring brass protrusion resembling the bell

Roleplaying Prisoner 13

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

that stretch from her collarbone to her ankles. She surveys you with unimpressed eyes. Prisoner 13 is a cunning schemer, ruthless and patient. She listens and watches, absorbing every detail she

, Dwarvish, Elvish, thieves’ cant, Undercommon Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Antimagic Susceptibility. In an area of antimagic, Prisoner 13’s tattoos and reactions don’t function

Designing Simple Traps

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

trap’s effects. The Trap Save DCs and Attack Bonuses table provides guidelines for a trap’s saving throw DC, check DC, and attack bonus. The check DC is the default for any check used to interact with the

. Trap Save DCs and Attack Bonuses Trap Danger Save/Check DC Attack Bonus Moderate 10 +5 Dangerous 15 +8 Deadly 20 +12 Damage Severity by Level Character Level Moderate Dangerous Deadly 1–4 5 (1d10

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