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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
directly, be it with dramatic manifestations or direct possession of their servant. Although a deity’s words might be steeped in metaphors, should a god wish to make their intentions clear, they
—mortals communicate with a single god, interpreting their intentions for the wider world. Others aren’t aligned with a god and observe the night sky, reading Nyx like a vast, cryptic scroll
Species
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
external ears, their noses are broad and flat, and they are partially amphibious.
Cool Rationality
Despite being talkative, vedalken keep their personal lives private, and they tend to engage more
goal of perfection is paved with bricks of education, careful deliberation, and controlled experimentation. Some vedalken direct their energy toward perfecting themselves, whether by means of Simic
Firbolg
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
tactics fail, the firbolgs take more direct action. Their observations of a settlement determine what happens next. If the outsiders seem peaceful, the firbolgs approach and gently ask them to leave, even
of friendship with them, as long as the outsiders vow to safeguard the forest. If the settlers clearly display evil intentions, however, the firbolgs martial their strength and magic for a single
Dwarf
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can weigh as much as a
command or inspiration of a deity, a direct calling or simply a desire to bring glory to one of the dwarf gods. Clan and ancestry are also important motivators. A dwarf might seek to restore a clan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
manifestations or direct possession of their servant. Although a deity’s words might be steeped in metaphors, should a god wish to make their intentions clear, they often find dramatic ways to make their thoughts
single god, interpreting their intentions for the wider world. Others aren’t aligned with a god and observe the night sky, reading Nyx like a vast, cryptic scroll for insights. Divine Influence. Just
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
The God-Brain’s Powers and Dominion The God-Brain is more akin to a physical location or massive object than a creature. Its droves of servants are more direct threats than the inscrutable Darklord
knows anything that they know. The God-Brain delegates broad goals to its most effective servants, encouraging them to indulge all manner of radical experiments. Mist Vibrations. Through the awesome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
tactics fail, the firbolgs take more direct action. Their observations of a settlement determine what happens next. If the outsiders seem peaceful, the firbolgs approach and gently ask them to leave, even
of friendship with them, as long as the outsiders vow to safeguard the forest. If the settlers clearly display evil intentions, however, the firbolgs martial their strength and magic for a single overwhelming attack.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
direct interaction between the gods and the mortal world. Likewise, the gods aren’t omniscient, though they see and hear everything that occurs inside their temples and before their altars. They have
spell on the cleric spell list, as well as any domain spell from their domains). They also have broad influence over aspects of the world associated with their portfolios, beyond what can be defined
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
can direct the characters to the nearby wildernesses where these groups dwell. Heart Delta Heart Delta lies a few miles away from Camp Greenbriar. When the characters visit there, read or paraphrase
, while herds of bison, gazelle, and goats wander the surrounding plains. In the distance, rock formations encircle a broad crater.
The crater at the center of Heart Delta is called the Hollow. Here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Inside the House House Dimir has a clandestine aspect hidden from all but its most important members. The guildmaster, Lazav, and his direct contacts guide and manipulate the covert operations of the
particular meeting spot at a specific place and time. Every self-proclaimed expert with an opinion on the matter has a theory about the guild’s intentions, and all those guesses about Dimir’s motivations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
much climbing as crawling. At the end of this time, the adventurers emerge onto a shelf 15 feet up the wall of a broad, straight tunnel some 20 feet high. A curious procession of creatures marches along
.”
The tridrone can be very communicative — provided the characters have a way to speak with it and can allay its suspicions. A character can persuade the tridrone of the party’s good intentions with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
3. Entrance to the Tomb This broad tunnel is currently being shaped into the tomb’s elaborate entryway. This is an active site, featuring a number of artisans working by lantern light to plaster the
identifies the ingredients as including impossibly bright-red blood. If questioned, the muralists talk of working in the tomb in the service of its art, which transcends all other concerns. They direct the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
blue or violet. They lack external ears, their noses are broad and flat, and they are partially amphibious. Cool Rationality Despite being talkative, vedalken keep their personal lives private, and they
impossible goal of perfection is paved with bricks of education, careful deliberation, and controlled experimentation. Some vedalken direct their energy toward perfecting themselves, whether by means of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
adventurer with a rod of lordly might, to which only the recipient and its direct descendants can attune. Resurrection. Asmodeus sends one of his loyal priest followers to cast true resurrection on a
deceased character. Tiefling Transformation. Asmodeus transforms the character into a tiefling with a direct infernal bloodline to him. Substitute the character’s racial traits with tiefling racial traits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
with a gate-access permit may approach the gate (see “Accessing the Gate”). If anyone approaches with questions about the gate, the guards direct them to the Gate Travel Administration. The modron guards
in for the long haul of Mechanus bureaucracy, word filters through the administration’s ranks until Aristimus hears about the characters and comes to investigate their intentions after 1d4 hours
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
broad patch of blackened ground. Nearby lie pieces of a fallen skybridge. At the clearing’s center, writhing vines with glowing, green veins wrap around the massive form of Pangil ng Buwan. These vines
emanate from four green, blister-like growths entangled amid the great tree’s roots.
Whether the creature is alone or the dragon hunters are present depends on whether the characters found a direct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
and speak with Gar, he’s happy to hear them out, listening intently, with no show of defensiveness or remorse for any accusations they might direct his way. Nor does he offer an apology or reparations
characters what he plans to do, and how he plans to do it. While Gar doesn’t gloat, he will speak of his intentions as though his success is inevitable. Once Gar has completely described his plans, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
formed monstrosity has spindly limbs that belie great strength. Its broad maw holds a long tongue and rows of fangs, both of which it uses to grab and swallow a creature or perhaps an object the
tiny piece of a creature or an object in its possession, such as a lock of hair or a splinter of wood, it knows the most direct route to that creature or object if it is within 1 mile of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
directly sharing what they want to see in a campaign. You can learn about your players’ preferences in two ways: Direct Input. Ask your players what they want to do in a campaign. Regularly inquire about how
villain. Ambition. A character’s ambition is a broad, personal aspiration the character hopes to achieve through a lifetime of adventuring. A character might dream of becoming a legendary knight or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Intelligence check, the controller can direct the globe to move with it, remaining within 5 feet of the controller. A globe’s controller can enter and leave the globe at will. The controller can maintain control
zone and its creatures. 74. Kraken Pool Beyond a broad round pool in the center of this circular chamber is a black gate.
A malformed kraken (see appendix B) is held in this saltwater pool. Although it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
adventurers, as the characters soon discover. Approaching the Nest As the characters draw closer, they see a broad expanse of detritus and guano spread out below the nest. With a successful DC 10 Wisdom
cooked up with cheese are delicious.
— Jim Darkmagic
The Hard Way The characters are free to engage Raah in battle. It has a lot of pent-up rage these days, and is happy to have someone to direct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
(thugs) approach the characters to ask their business, and to direct them to Birsk Chumwell in area D2 if they ask odd questions or seem suspicious. If they see anyone trying to enter the loft (area D3
feet above the broad mud pool below. A wooden trough connects the ship to a nearby water tower, and a crude bridge suspended between the crane and the ship’s deck promises a treacherous climb. Steam
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Brimstone Hold Locations The following locations are keyed to map 13.2. Map 13.2: DM’s Map View Player Version B1: Bridge A broad stone bridge spans the fiery river, its arches luridly lit from
blocks of rich incense (250 gp each). B22: Antechamber A fountain of lava wells up from the floor of this antechamber, pooling in the room’s center before running along a broad channel cut in the stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
appendix B) guard the apprentices. All the Thayans attack as soon as they notice intruders. Each round of combat, the Thayans direct one giant spider and one giant centipede to join the fight
. Abattoir Empty wall niches might once have held works of art, but this broad gallery has now been converted to an abattoir, its floor slick with filth and gore.
In the southeast corner is a black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
partially obscuring the southern hall. To the east, a broad corridor ends in two more doors leading south and east. The corridor is cluttered with dusty rubble and fallen plaster from a partial collapse of
passage that climbs into the wall. A large iron door stands here, sheltered from direct outside attack. Arrow slits ten feet above the ground overlook the path.
The iron door is locked. It can be opened
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
southern hall. To the east, a broad corridor ends in two more doors leading south and east. The corridor is cluttered with dusty rubble and fallen plaster from a partial collapse of the ceiling overhead
iron door stands here, sheltered from direct outside attack. Arrow slits ten feet above the ground overlook the path.
The iron door is locked. It can be opened with thieves’ tools and a successful DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the following boxed text if Okuzor fled here from area T5: This huge chamber is edged by a broad floor surrounding a sunken lower-level gallery, reached by way of sloping ramps. The center of the lower
describe a key encounter or challenge you expect to play a part in your campaign’s future, or use the Adventure Climax table in the Dungeon Master’s Guide to come up with an idea you can then direct the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the jungle: a hanging garden of exotic beauty. Water streams down the steps between two massive elephant carvings. Beyond them, a broad, flooded avenue runs arrow-straight for more than a hundred feet
her beloved Thiru-taya. As long as the meeting remains cordial, Zalkoré can reveal much about Omu. She can direct characters to its general location (“between the fire peaks and the great iron mine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
. Ahead is a broad archway of dimly glowing green stone. Inside it is a field of dead gray mist.
Any creature that moves within 5 feet of the mist must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be
on a DC 13 Wisdom (Insight) check understands that the deva is crazed from captivity. The characters can try to influence her to direct her attacks against the gargoyles, but doing so takes a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
prevented from doing so and are faced by an obviously superior enemy, the bugbears feign surrender and direct the characters’ attention to the fourth cell (see below), where—so they say—treasure is to
from many different types of fungus. The lizards feed on the fungus when more substantial fare is unavailable. 22. Partially Cleared Passage to Cistern The well-like chamber at the end of the broad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
text to begin the answering ceremony: The curtains at the far end of the room part, and a red-robed human man enters the hall. He has broad, hunched shoulders, and his forearms are covered with starry
, Cipolla and Porro silently direct the hands to attack. Meanwhile, the sages flee toward Piyarz in the scholars’ hall (area T17), where they can more freely use their magic. Once there, Cipolla or Porro
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
gold plates draped over its broad shoulders. The duchess’s wardrobe contains a gown made of gold ingots and rings (worth 7,500 gp and weighing 750 pounds). The items atop the basalt table include a
creature that ends its turn in the room takes 5 (1d10) fire damage, or 11 (2d10) fire damage if it’s wearing metal armor. A creature that comes into direct contact with the superheated shell of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
master’s final judgment. The lich attacks immediately. His guards emerge from various positions to screen him from direct attack. Tarul Var can cast any of his spells from one of the dread warriors
crosses the threshold into this room. The walls here consist of worked stone, but the thirty-foot-high ceiling of this broad chamber features rough rock hung with jagged stalactites. Seams in the floor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the characters arrive. The archfey is friendly toward the characters and curiously inquires as to their business in the domain. After some initial investigation of the characters’ intentions, the
at its starting point. Groups that enter the maze together make this check as a group check. A creature can create a more direct route by pushing through the walls, but it risks running afoul of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
characters convince the commoners of their good intentions, such as by offering gifts and by not drawing weapons, the lizardfolk lead them to area 9. The basting liquid is a spiced oil. Two of the
is meditating. He is roused by the sound of combat or any direct attempts to contact him. Unless cornered, he flees to area 20 and returns with the occupants of that room. If they are gone or slain






