devoid instance are bring

Faceless

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

there. 3 I treasure a memento of the person or instance that set me upon my path. 4 I sleep just as much as I need to and on an unusual schedule. 5 I think far ahead, a detachedness

) 2 Security. Doing what must be done can’t bring the innocent to harm. (Lawful) 3 Confusion. Deception is a weapon. Strike from where your foes won’t expect. (Chaotic) 4

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to

infirm. Orcs don’t revere their gods as much as they fear them; every tribe has superstitions about how to avert their wrath or bring their favor. This deep-seated uncertainty and fear comes forth

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

its officers. For instance, the captains of the highest-ranking banners can expect their orders to be followed by the captains of any banners of lower rank. Rank and responsibility aren’t

will result in death if the act will bring glory to the banner or the legion. Honor the Gods. Hobgoblins give regular recognition to the deities left to them after Maglubiyet’s conquest. Idols

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

agent. (For instance, consider the words “faith” and “faction” to be interchangeable.) Your bond might be associated with other members of your faction, or a location or an

try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good) 3 Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic) 4 Power. I hope

Chapter 8: Running the Game

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

game is played. For instance, players need to know what happens when one of them misses a session. They need to know whether to bring miniatures, any special rules you’ve decided to use, and how to treat

Evil Inchoate

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

bend to its will, shifting to bring about its vision of a world of absolute perfection with the demon at its center. One Cosmos, Infinite Visions All demons seek to satisfy their whims and force others

status, and they typically don’t set impossible goals — a lesser demon, for instance, might simply run amok when unleashed into the world, its only desire to spread chaos, but a marilith or other

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the Lake of Steam out along the trade routes to cross the world, yuan-ti poisons and potent liquors are covertly sold. Beware! Some of the latter slowly and subtly bring imbibers under the sway of

others can be exploited through bribes, favors, or threats. As creatures devoid of emotion, yuan-ti exhibit behavior and use tactics that exemplify that outlook (or lack of one). Whether in combat

The Rank and File

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

allow for variations. A pit fiend, for instance, might take the form of an imp in order to personally infiltrate a kingdom on the Material Plane. The hierarchy of the Nine Hells has thirteen tiers or

personal attitude and situation. For instance, devils that fight in the Blood War rely on military regulations and their officers’ directions to dictate their actions. They obey orders without

Roleplaying

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

laugh or feel emotionally engaged and to incorporate those things into your roleplaying. Being the NPC Imagine how a character or monster you bring to life would react to the adventurers. Consider what it

distinctive speech patterns from real life, the movies, or television is a good place to start. Practice different voices and impersonations of famous people, then use those voices to bring your NPCs to

Evermeet

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

so similar to their afterlife as to allow elves to live in a virtual heaven on earth. Although the performance of the ritual was an act of supreme sacrilege, it didn’t bring divine retribution down

certain stars, elves of many worlds can get to Evermeet — if they’re lucky. Even from Toril, for instance, one can sail to Evermeet only on a ship captained by an elf who has been there before. And if

The Perfect Hand

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

, the Rogue, lies flat on the table. Suddenly, the statue speaks: “Still searching for the perfect hand? Find the four missing cards and bring them here. The treacherous Rogue is poised to backstab

characters might need to decode a map or navigate a maze to find the cards. You can also make this puzzle more complex by separating the clues. For instance, have each clue come from a different statue

Using the Maps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

splinter-realms. EIGHT AND THREE As you run The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, look for ways to bring the numbers eight and three to the fore. For example, characters who take a long rest in the fey domain

D&D multiverse, there exists the Rule of Three, which states that events of cosmic consequence often manifest in threes. Time, for instance, has a past, present, and future. The Hourglass Coven has

Master Manipulators

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

in a mortal’s soul, a hag wants to bring the mortal low during its life as compensation for fulfilling her end of the bargain. Devils barter with the soul as the commodity; hags barter because they

loophole or two that the mortal could exploit. Hags understand mortal desires and vices, and know how to manipulate people by preying on those qualities. A hag’s bargain might bring success and

Sites and Ruins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

rubble, while others are eerily preserved, devoid of life but otherwise unharmed. In some of them, treasures left behind by the former inhabitants await discovery, and many people across Khorvaire are

Cyre fell. The days in Metrol are quiet, but the nights bring a cacophony of chaos and violence to the streets — at night, misshapen monsters emerge from their lairs to prowl and wail as they hunt each other for food. Metrol

Solitary but Social

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

mundane messengers such as birds. In most cases, these relationships with her sisters, though devoid of emotion, are the closest a hag comes to having friends. When a hag is attacked or killed, other hags

. This arrangement is potentially a dangerous proposition for the mortal, but a pair of hags might agree to it if their needs are served. For instance, a human member of a coven makes an ideal spy and

The Clock Is Ticking

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

. Now I’ve been fired, the Murkmire Stone display at the museum opens tomorrow, and the egg is about to hatch. “You’ve got to steal the Murkmire Stone and bring it back so I can save the city

map of the museum’s exhibits, so it is incomplete and lacks information about the museum’s security measures. For instance, Dr. Dannell knows the museum is outfitted with alarms after it closes to the

Middle City

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

create are highly sought after by navigators. These maps don’t come cheap, each one priced between 300 and 800 gold pieces, but the owner of an Elmandar map can bring it back to the shop at any time for

Smith’s Coster, which maintains a fleet of trading vessels and several warship escorts. The company specializes in trafficking weapons—for instance, providing iron blades to a community that lacks smithing

Faceless (New Background)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

strive to have no personality — it’s easier to forget what’s hardly there. 3 I treasure a memento of the person or instance that set me upon my path. 4 I sleep just as much as I need to and on an

. (Good) 2 Security. Doing what must be done can’t bring the innocent to harm. (Lawful) 3 Confusion. Deception is a weapon. Strike from where your foes won’t expect. (Chaotic) 4 Infamy. My name will

Tu'narath

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

vessels. If that’s not enough to bring them to heel, the call goes out for a squad of dragon-mounted knights. I have been to Tu’narath. A heaven for the githyanki it is not. Their apathy and

. For instance, a warrior might be sequestered here after slacking off during weapons practice, sentenced to a prison term and charged with moving piles of mud from one end of the field to the other

Faceless (New Background)

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

instance that set me upon my path. 4 I sleep just as much as I need to and on an unusual schedule. 5 I think far ahead, a detachedness often mistaken for daydreaming. 6 I cultivate a

persona. Faceless Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Justice. Place in society shouldn’t determine one’s access to what is right. (Good) 2 Security. Doing what must be done can’t bring the innocent

Scourge of Worlds

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

more of the essence of the Abyss pushes its way through. In time, a plane or a world could become a colony of the Abyss, overrun with demons and devoid of all other forms of life. Initial Infection A

demon prince in about a month. To bring about these changes, the invaders must remain in the same location for some time, usually an area no more than six miles on a side, to combine their influence

Sports and Games

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

which opponent it will bring down. The Glidewing represents Gate of Gold and The Stores, and its supporters wear green and gray; many believe that the Boromar Clan pays for the upkeep of the mount and

events. The Race of Eight Winds occurs once a year. Other events take place on a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule. For instance, shifters hold informal hrazhak competitions every night in Lower

Types of Cultists

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

. Response: The cultist gives itself Resistance to that instance of damage and gains 10 Temporary Hit Points. Dread Tharizdun, power of the Elder Elemental Eye and master of all destructive forces, I am

the Champion of Elemental Evil and am ready to carry out your wishes. —Rites of the Cult of Elemental Evil Fiend Cultist Fiend cultists worship fiends or evil deities. They often work to bring

Hobgoblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

legion that is reflected in the power of its officers. For instance, the captains of the highest-ranking banners can expect their orders to be followed by the captains of any banners of lower rank. Rank

they know will result in death if the act will bring glory to the banner or the legion. Honor the Gods. Hobgoblins give regular recognition to the deities left to them after Maglubiyet’s conquest

Dragon's Pride Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

disarmed. The office’s interior is devoid of occupants. When the characters venture inside, read the following: Bookshelves line the walls of this room. A bed draped in plush linens is built into an

piece to bring the image to life. Secret Entrance. The bust on the wall projects an illusion that conceals the entrance to the Ruby Sanctum (area N5). A See Invisibility spell or similar magic reveals

Mournland Environment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

effect you want to bring to bear in your game. The Korranberg Chronicle Cataclysm in Cyre! A magical catastrophe of unknown origin engulfed the nation of Cyre yesterday, bringing a century of war to

navigation weren’t bad enough, explorers must bring their own provisions into the Mournland, unless they want to risk the danger of ingesting tainted food and water. Terrain Features The Day of

Life in the Tribe

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, orc warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out

accept this subservient role either because they are forced to or because it offers them a measure of security while they engage in their savagery. Green dragons, for instance, sometimes use orcs as

A Detour to Neverwinter

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

stand watch at the entrance. Seven more guards and three veterans do the same within the holes. On the day before an execution, friends and family of a prisoner are allowed into the holes to bring the

message her indirectly through a third party (a bribed guard or worker, for instance), Oppal’s response makes it clear that she is willing to pass along “the information” only if she is liberated. She

Darkhold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

’ scale have been modified to suit humans (such as stairs and most doors), other things remain titanic. For instance, I have no idea how they managed to open the gates for my entrance without the use

of the fortress. These aren’t the only forces Darkhold can bring to bear, however. The years when a contingent of giants lived in Darkhold are long gone, but in their place is an aerie of wyverns

Geode Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

offerings that he ignores the appearance of passersby and the usual pass phrase. When he notices the characters, he asks, “Do you bring an offering?” Making an offering involves throwing precious metals or

interaction immediately reveals the illusion. G5. Underdark Entrance A hole in the back of this cave forms the mouth of a tunnel that plunges deeper into the earth. The tunnel is devoid of the luminous

Getting Around

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

instance, traveling from Lower Menthis to Upper Central involves passing through three wards (taking a bridge from Lower Menthis to Lower Central, then ascending two levels) and can take 90 minutes or

here. Above the city Cliffside Boats bring cargo and passengers to the dock at Cliffside, on the edge of the Dagger River. From there, enormous lifts carry people up to Precarious. This dangerous

Tour of the Planes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

expended. 3 Spells and abilities that raise the dead have a 50 percent chance to bring back 1d4 angry spirits as well. These might be banshees, ghosts, shadows, specters, wraiths, or other incorporeal undead

shape the nature of reality. Its many dominions are governed by the archfey, and the denizens of each realm reflect the nature and the story of their lord. For instance, the realm of the Prince of Frost

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