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Basic Rules (2014)
habitations in Oeble, that particular tenement had been built for humans, and smaller residents coped with the resulting awkwardness as best they could.
But at least the relative largeness of the apartment
, enjoying every moment of invention, exploration, investigation, creation, and play.
Vibrant Expression
A gnome’s energy and enthusiasm for living shines through every inch of his or her tiny body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the pursuit of invention.
As a gnome, you might be a tinker pursuing some niche scientific endeavor, coaxed from Mount Nevermind to conduct research or to seek inspiration beyond the mountain
. Alternatively, you might be a forest gnome, exploring the wonders of the world or seeking to heal the lands of the Cataclysm’s scars.
The tinker gnomes of Mount Nevermind are the best-known gnome community
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, god of invention and discovery; Dumathoin, god of exploration and buried secrets; and Vergadain, god of luck and wealth. Impeccable smiths, the dwarves of Moradin’s Anvil produce some of the best
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
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I like to remind people of their inevitable demise.
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Sometimes I give voice to the whispers of the rot, which I hear but no one else does.
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I do my best to discourage anyone from
me for turning the tide.
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An Izzet scientist resents that I sold a scrapped invention I found in the sewer.
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My undercity explorations led me into an Orzhov vault, and a spirit thinks I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
habitations in Oeble, that particular tenement had been built for humans, and smaller residents coped with the resulting awkwardness as best they could.
But at least the relative largeness of the
. Louder sounds punctuate the hum: a crunch of grinding gears here, a minor explosion there, a yelp of surprise or triumph, and especially bursts of laughter. Gnomes take delight in life, enjoying every moment of invention, exploration, investigation, creation, and play.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
habitations in Oeble, that particular tenement had been built for humans, and smaller residents coped with the resulting awkwardness as best they could.
But at least the relative largeness of the
. Louder sounds punctuate the hum: a crunch of grinding gears here, a minor explosion there, a yelp of surprise or triumph, and especially bursts of laughter. Gnomes take delight in life, enjoying every moment of invention, exploration, investigation, creation, and play.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
mental barriers in order to achieve ever greater mastery. Of all peoples, elves are perhaps best suited to wizardry. They have centuries of life to devote to their studies, and their trance effectively
some worlds, elves are even credited with the invention of the art of wizardry. Elves are often seen as masters of magic because of how easily it comes to them, but the mightiest of their mages are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Fellowship. They believe wars are won by the best planning, strategy, and tactics. The worship of the Red Knight is filled with doctrine about strategy, such as: “Every war is a series of battles. Losing
who accepted the counsel of the Crimson General’s followers gained a distinct benefit. Grateful victors built temples to the Lady of Strategy, and gradually her faith spread. Today, followers of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, evil, or neutral), and the other describes attitudes toward society and order (lawful, chaotic, or neutral). Thus, nine distinct alignments define the possible combinations. These brief summaries of the
) folk do the best they can to help others according to their needs. Many celestials are neutral good. Chaotic good (CG) creatures act as their conscience directs, with little regard for what others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
ontologically distinct from the gods that hail from the Outer Planes. But for practical purposes, they are divine—worshiped by mortal creatures, able to grant cleric spells to their followers, and both
for Bahamut and is sometimes identified as a god of invention), Chronepsis (a black dragon who now resides in the Outlands, sometimes imagined as a god of fate), and Tamara (a silver dragon of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, evil, or neutral), and the other describes attitudes toward society and order (lawful, chaotic, or neutral). Thus, nine distinct alignments define the possible combinations. These brief summaries of the
) folk do the best they can to help others according to their needs. Many celestials are neutral good. Chaotic Good. (CG) creatures act as their conscience directs, with little regard for what others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Horror Characteristics Characters in a horror-focused campaign might have distinct motivations and characteristics. Use the following tables to supplement your background’s suggested characteristics
creature or event.
2 A signature piece of clothing or distinct weapon serves as an emblem of who I am.
3 I never accept that I’m out of my depth.
4 I must know the answer to every secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
background. They might inspire you to heights of heroism, or lead you to act against your own best interests if they are threatened. They can work very much like ideals, driving a character’s
against your best interests. More significant than negative personality traits, a flaw might answer any of these questions: What enrages you? What’s the one person, concept, or event that you are terrified
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
talk in haughty drawls. Let a pirate NPC say, “Arrrr, maties!” in your best Long John Silver voice. Let intelligent monsters unfamiliar with Common stumble along with awkward grammar. Let drunkards
to each other. If possible, let one NPC do most of the talking, but if multiple NPCs need to talk, give them distinct voices so the players know who’s who. Using Your Face and Arms Use your facial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Oghma Everyone knows the adage that knowledge is power, but no one believes it more than the worshipers of Oghma. As a follower of the god of inspiration, invention, and knowledge, you seek knowledge
relative ambivalence toward the laws underlying fair trade and honoring deals makes Waukeen a perfect fit for an Acquisitions Incorporated cleric. Regardless of your best intentions, ensuring the success
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Kobold Inventor Inventors. A kobold inventor captures bugs, scoops up exotic dungeon slimes, and uses the best stolen ingredients to make unlikely weapons that it can use in combat. Kobold Inventor
) piercing damage.
Sling. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Weapon Invention. The kobold uses one of the following options (roll a d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
fully repaired. Life at Sea Your life at sea and in port has shaped you; you can roll on the following table to determine its impact or choose an element that best fits your character. d6 Sea’s
Careful Lines. A ship must be balanced according to the laws of the universe. (Lawful) 3 Invention. Make what you need out of whatever is at hand. (Chaotic) 4 Perfection. To measure a being and find it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Trickery Gold nugget
Gelf Darkhearth CN Frustration, destruction War Broken anvil
Nebelun CG Invention, luck Forge,* Knowledge, Trickery Bellows and lizard tail
Rill
invention of Nebelun’s starts with a wild idea, nothing goes entirely according to plan, and her greatest exploits often spring from mistakes. Who else would stroll in and steal Semuanya’s tail as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
distinct cultures; they have always been blended. Although enclaves made up of a single kind of creature do exist, most communities contain a mix of creatures. In bygone days, many of these groups of
best for them. Tzaryan Rrac. A cunning oni with a large force of ogres and orcs at his disposal, Tzaryan Rrac was quick to embrace the arrival of the hags, but he also yearns for greater power. Rrac is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
single name — Trostani — and a single life force. Usually Trostani communicates the will of the Worldsoul with one voice, but she retains three distinct personalities that embody the three parts of the
Selesnyan ideal: order, life, and harmony. In the midst of increasing tensions on Ravnica, the three personalities have recently been at odds over how best to navigate the conclave through such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
connects to ancient, long-forgotten ocean waters. A zonot is a distinct Simic habitat with its own culture and ecosystem, as well as a leader called a Speaker. The Speakers of all nine zonots form the
encourages the Simic to promote nature; the Upwelling urges them to perfect nature. The end result is the same: a hastened system of evolution that brings out the best in every creature’s nature. But
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Coupleofkooks Layers of the Outer Planes Most Outer Planes include a number of distinct realms. These environments are often imagined as a stack of related parts of the same plane, so travelers refer to
tendencies are best handled as DM suggestions and then roleplayed by the players, but you might award Heroic Inspiration to characters who bring these characteristics to life in their characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
worked on refining its latest and greatest invention. The new creation might have been little metal knights that walk and fight and knock each other over, elaborate coffers with locks that latch
start over anyway. For another, it’s dirty, dangerous work, and dealing with pirates is a task best left to swift ships, well-armed navies, and the kinds of fools that would want to count them in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
allow our great nation to succumb to the same chaos as the Yun dynasty. If you have last wishes, please write them down. We will retrieve them and do our best to honor them after your demise.”
The Grand
statues in the room—the only statue that doesn’t animate—is pressed. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) notices that all the jade statues have distinct designs suggestive of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, Oberon, and Hyrsam, the Prince of Fools. Those inclined to remain sullen in the face of such frivolity had best stay home, for celebrants do their utmost to evoke a smile from those they meet. Ches 21
. Many festhalls sponsor Founders’ Day costume contests, with prizes going to those who wear the best recreations of the garb of historical personages. Once banned as frivolous and distracting, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
basic physiology, the centaur bands are commonly associated with their own distinct traits. Lagonna band centaurs tend to be sleek and muscular, with powerful legs built for endurance rather than
. Koletras are said to bring good luck to a band, but are also usually fated to die in defense of their family. Not every guros has a koletra of its own, and guri share their best warriors among each other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
eye toward how the giving can elevate its status. Memnor and his trickery play a role in this “game.” The very best gift (from the giver’s perspective) is one that everyone believes to be far more
his siblings and other legendary figures into doing exactly what he wants, usually to their great detriment.
Thus, cloud giants have two distinct aspects of Memnor to admire and emulate. Those of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
remains on the sea. The crown does its best to make sure the roads are safe, but otherwise it is generally content to leave the monsters and vicious tribes of the wilds alone as long as they remain in
Drowned Forest Oddities table to inject a sense of the surreal as characters travel through the region. Roll a d20 or pick from the table once per day of travel, and add new elements of your own invention
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, builds improvised weapons in the hope of gaining some new advantage in combat. An inventor captures bugs, scoops up exotic dungeon slimes, and claims the best stolen goods as ingredients in its
20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Sling. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Weapon Invention. The kobold uses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Outer City Gazetteer Dreams both flourish and die in the Outer City, which many say holds the best and worst of Baldur’s Gate. The following are some of the best known and most infamous Outer City
, Disengage, or Hide action.
Tyler Jacobson Among Little Calimshan’s most notorious locations is the Calim Jewel Emporium, widely regarded as the best jeweler in the city — and the best place to fence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Outer City Gazetteer Dreams both flourish and die in the Outer City, which many say holds the best and worst of Baldur’s Gate. The following are some of the best known and most infamous Outer City
notorious locations is the Calim Jewel Emporium, widely regarded as the best jeweler in the city — and the best place to fence stolen gems, as it’s also the local Guild headquarters. In addition to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Ship Locations The following areas are identified on map 2.3. Map 2.3: Sea Ghost View Player Version 1. Main Deck Though the light is dim at best, you can see details of the ship’s main deck. In the
. 7. Lizardfolk Quarters A distinct odor about this room reminds you of a marsh or a swamp — not fetid, not oppressive, but certainly noticeable.
In the center of the area is a wood table, bolted to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
best of their ability unless prevented or interrupted by the player characters.
Round 1. After sounding the alarm, the sentries in area 1 (Wark and Thark) flee south to area 2.
Round 2. The orcs in
center of this room. Battered pots and kettles are stacked all over; clearly, this space serves as a crude kitchen. You feel a distinct draft drawing the smoke up through a rough hole in the ceiling