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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Factions and Rivals Other books detail the many power groups and factions that operate in Faerûn and the Sword Coast (including the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide). But a number of new factions and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Prophecy. The books chronicle events that have happened and those yet to pass; each cryptic page might detail a fate days, months, or years in the future. Shalfey, Elder Sage of the Tower of the Heavens
about their fate in hopes of receiving an answer from the sages. Unknown to outsiders, the sages’ talents come from their best-guarded secret: a series of ancient, magical tomes called the Books of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Rumors in Red Larch Red Larch is described in detail in chapter 2. Characters who take the time to talk to locals might gain a lead or learn something useful. The best places to hear the latest
of Lathander in the Swinging Sword who just came from Beliard. A dozen beautiful old books written in Dwarvish showed up in the cargo of a shady keelboat skipper in Womford. Characters hear this fact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
books. This book is intended for Dungeon Masters (DMs) and provides game statistics for monsters: all sorts of creatures—whether friend or foe—controlled by the DM. Those statistics appear in stat blocks
of monsters are the same. Much of the book contains new or redesigned elements, and the monsters herein replace versions from older books. Here are highlights:
More Monsters. The number of monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
include images of him tending to the welfare of his people and the matters of the city, reading books, falling in love, and cultivating his garden. About halfway down the staircase, the paintings
. It shows them in exactly the positions they’re all holding, rendered in perfect detail. Hamukai in His Sarcophagus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
of the world, including advice on creating adventures and a deeper look at the nations of Khorvaire and the lands beyond it. Either of these books can be useful for a Dungeon Master who wants further
insight into the setting. The other books are largely tied to specific subjects. If you want to run a campaign in the mysterious lands of Xen’drik, Secrets of Xen’drik and City of Stormreach have a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, ownership, and reciprocity in detail (see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2). Twilight Tides is a fat, wrinkled book about navigating the oceans of the Feywild. After two books were stolen from her
shelves contain books of Feywild lore, all written in Elvish, each of which has a withered frog’s body stitched into its spine. Kissing the frog or stroking it with a moistened finger causes the frog to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
something, correct yourself and move on. No one expects you to memorize every rule or detail. Even if you don’t realize your mistake until after a game session is over, it’s OK to acknowledge the mistake
reorganized, expanded, and rewritten from the 2014 version, and the versions of things in this book replace versions from older books. Here are a few highlights:
Sound Advice. Every chapter (but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
beyond the keep. However, the map is sorely lacking in detail, and few are willing to brave the wilds to properly survey them—but you look like you’re made of sterner stuff.
“If you help me finish my
This gruff scribe prefers the company of books over people.
Bookworm. Dwern has read more books than anyone else in the keep.
Curmudgeonly. Dwern is ill-tempered toward younger people—which, to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, roll on the Building Type table. Then roll on the table corresponding to that building to add further detail. If a roll makes no sense considering where the characters are (such as a lavish mansion
/vegetables 4 Dried meats 5 Pottery 6 Undertaker 7 Books 8 Moneylender 9 Weapons/armor 10 Chandler 11 Smithy 12 Carpenter 13 Weaver 14 Jeweler 15 Baker 16 Mapmaker 17 Tailor 18 Ropemaker 19 Mason 20 Scribe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
this furniture have been pushed into a corner. A large wooden door to the north is ajar.
Mounted on the wall next to the door, seemingly left untouched, is a shelf of books and scrolls. It has been
filled with colorful covers and attractive shades of parchment.
Bookshelf. Characters who examine the contents of the bookshelf find that there’s no rhyme or reason to the organization of the books
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
information and respond to questions from the party. If the characters miss an important detail, this NPC can reinforce details in a way books and recollected facts can’t.
Any one of these methods is
appear anywhere in an adventure: glyphs on ancient dungeon walls, books in a library, files in a royal vault, or tapestries depicting key events. Use such set dressing to share important details
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
locked, and each requires a successful DC 25 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools to open. Each room contains shelves and cabinets of Lorehold records that detail the academic progress of current students
specializes in military history and is known for his perfect recall of countless battles and historic events. Beyond office supplies, books on military history (all scribed in the tactile lettering that
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
records all lore relevant to its operation, including tracking the economic, technical, and arcane methods by which the franchise can be improved. A loremonger records the deeds and history of the franchise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
having an agent of the Harpers approach the party and suggest that they visit Moongleam Tower, particularly if they’re looking for a faster mode of travel. Moongleam Tower is described in more detail
training to infiltrate the Arcane Brotherhood. Stairs lead from the attic down to a study, where Sandyse surrounds herself with lit candles and piles of open books. Waterdeep Circle The Waterdeep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
killed the puny runt for it. When the ogre attuned to it, the headband grew in size, enabling him to wear it. With an improved ability to reason and ponder, the ogre felt compelled to appreciate the
much as he could. He’s a quiet but popular fixture in the keep, and the Avowed are always saying hello to him and recommending new books for him to read. He is currently reading Storm King’s Thunder
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
laws, this guard still has much to learn.
By the Books. Gala clings to the keep’s laws—and often recites them aloud—whenever she must make a decision.
Naive. Gala believes that life is fair, people
help you set the mood or describe aspects of the location, while others detail important gameplay information, like the depth of the keep’s moat (in case a creature falls into it).
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
into much detail, Xerophon alludes to horrible magical experiments performed on prisoners by the wizard who ran the prison, saying, “I was afraid I might be next.” Once it realizes the fate that has
at the base of the structure stands slightly ajar.
Shelves line the walls of this labyrinthine library, which is crammed with books on every conceivable subject. Arcanaloth Book Hunter. Soon after
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
of the statue: the head, the wings, the body, or the tail. Once all four sections are improved, the kobolds are satisfied, praise the characters’ artistic abilities, and become Friendly. Treasure. Each
effect can be triggered only once. Each pile’s contents are listed below: Keep Pile Bagpipes (worth 30 GP) Ten Books of poetry (worth 25 GP each) Twenty Holy Symbols (amulets worth 5 GP each) representing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Request Omin Dran contacts the characters via the franchise documancer’s documancy satchel or some other form of magic. When he does, read the following to detail his request: “Yeah, so I’m going to need
, portions were spared the destruction of the lava flow, including an underground chamber called the Vault of Tomes. That undercroft contains some of the most rare and valuable books in Faerûn outside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
finds a hidden compartment in one of the shelved books. Inside is a Spell Scroll of Protection from Evil and Good. N6: Tomb of the Knight A stone, gold-painted sarcophagus rests in the center of this
more, the character also finds a Hat of Disguise tucked beneath one of the unused cots. N14: Eldritch Library Crooked shelves filled with books and scrolls stand against the walls. In the center of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. Notes. The papers detail plans to kidnap a Neverwinter aristocrat named Indrina Lamsensettle. The notes include a map of her estate, schedules of her movements, and suggestions that she knows an important
floor. The shelves are crammed with books, scrolls, and folios. Four robed cultists stand near the south shelves instructing two ghouls to tidy up the books.
A stone coffin rests against the north
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
in command to Liara Portyr, and she’s responsible for every detail of the day-to-day functioning of the fort. If a soldier breaks the rules, Gruta decides on the punishment. If a patrol is overdue from
in the southern chamber, while Gruta Halsdottir sleeps in the smaller, southeastern chamber. Both rooms contain books, clothes, and other personal effects. Treasure. A character who searches under the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Tool Descriptions The following sections go into detail about the tools presented in the Player’s Handbook, offering advice on how to use them in a campaign. Components. The first paragraph in each
. Your ability to put on a good show is improved when you incorporate an instrument into your act. Compose a Tune. As part of a long rest, you can compose a new tune and lyrics for your instrument. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
hobby of collecting rare books. If the characters need information on the history of Saltmarsh, they might find it in Eliander’s archives. 5. Mining Company Headquarters Once a mansion owned by a local
means of a powerful curse: Xolec can leave the cellar only if someone pure of heart carries him from it. Xolec is best left trapped, except for one detail: by a stroke of fate, agents of the Scarlet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
quenched their thirst. If the characters improved the cub’s attitude, she gladly agrees to lead the characters to the fountain. G9: Fountain All Heal Tomas Duchek The enchanting waters of the
grow in the beds. A door in the back wall leads to a room with a moss bed and stacks of books from other worlds, all discussing botany and nature. The Gardener (see appendix B) is present the first time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
multiple pieces of the laboratory’s equipment. The wire can be recognized as a form of astral silver cord with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check. Notes scattered about the area detail how
dust worth 1,750 gp Numerous rare books worth a total of 500 gp A manual of golems (iron) A spell scroll of Galder’s speedy courier (see appendix E) Several of Kwalish’s completed experiments whose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
detail these locations and how creatures transported to them can return to the Lost Caverns. Once a creature has been transported to a location in this way, it can’t be sent to that destination by
at the foot of Drelnza’s coffin are several magical tomes, which at the DM’s discretion might include any of the following books: A Manual of Bodily Health A Manual of Gainful Exercise A Manual of