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Volo's Guide to Monsters
instead of killing them, he showed mercy and even honored them in a way by setting them free — under his control — so that bugbears could continue to employ their talents against his enemies
believe that this feeling of fear comes from being possessed by Skiggaret, and they don’t relish experiencing it. After the madness has passed, bugbears don’t dwell on things that were done
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
It’s Your World In creating your campaign world, it helps to start with the core assumptions and consider how your setting might change them. The subsequent sections of this chapter address each
, but they’re not the only set of assumptions that can do so. You can build an interesting campaign concept by altering one or more of those core assumptions, just as well-established D&D worlds have done
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Mystery Who stole three legendary magic weapons and hid them away in a remote dungeon, leaving a cryptic clue to their location? Who placed the duke into a magical slumber, and what can be done to
the whole campaign. Why did someone kill the characters’ mentor, setting them on the path of adventure? Who really controls the Cult of the Red Hand? In this case, the characters might uncover clues to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the world-building is done for you. However, this means your players might know as much about the setting as you do. You can get around this by changing key aspects of the setting to better serve
Campaign Setting Just like an adventure’s setting (as described in chapter 4), a campaign setting is an essential part of a campaign’s premise, shaping the kinds of stories that unfold there. As the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
). For example, a rank 2 franchise can undertake two concurrent franchise tasks. If the characters are setting out to explore the Swamp of Lingering Malaise, they might order their majordomo to send
everything done yourself. Delegation is key. And the consequences for fumbling a simple task should be real, immediate, and serve as a lesson to others who serve you. No dessert for a tenday! That’ll teach ’em.
— Rosie Beestinger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
them know the house’s history and anything characters have seen or done in the house. By the end of the first séance, the spirit conveys an unprompted message (with ellipses denoting pauses): Dalk
WITCH”. The planchette then moves to the skull image at the top of the spirit board. Mara wants to use the characters to free her consciousness from the house. She tests them first, setting the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
different forms. Forgotten Realms The most comprehensive histories suggest Toril (the world of the Forgotten Realms setting) has not always known dragons, at least not in their current forms. Many
), they have always had a part to play in the world’s divine drama. Greyhawk Myths concerning the creation of Oerth (home to the Greyhawk setting) are few and often contradictory. Still, a number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
about. Sheets, blankets, large wooden frames, and half-painted wooden props are scattered haphazardly around the tables where members of the Live-Action Roleplaying Guild were setting up for a show
the incident immediately. When she has assisted any wounded characters, she introduces herself. “Students, well done!” Professor Sharpbeak exclaims, ruffling her feathers with pride. “Such bravery in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
the journal — but offering to do so only in exchange for a body. Specifically, it demands that the body of the defeated Grand Master be brought to this area. If this is done, the brain can use the
research into finding Daoine Gloine even after setting up his initial laboratory on the floating island. Using the notes and maps contained in the journal, the characters can find a route through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Quest: Official Errands Each official in the fortress spurs the characters to explore a different adventure setting. Dwern the Scribe The castellan’s scribe, a dwarf man named Dwern, sits at a tidy
more than mere mercenaries or vagabond explorers—you are heroes of the highest caliber. You have done an incredible service to the citizens of this keep, ensuring they can prosper in peace.
As a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
of missteps that might haunt you. The Balance of Pulp and Noir. As a setting, Eberron works with both pulp and noir themes. This is a spectrum: on one end you have over-the-top swashbuckling
and you betrayed them for personal gain. You may regret it now, but you can never repair the damage you’ve done.
5 You squandered your family’s fortune and brought shame and ruin to your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
attacks. Tracing the maze with a dagger or other tool counts as nothing; it must be done with a finger. If the golem has the opportunity in combat, it pushes enemies off the bridge. The golem is so heavy
without setting off a panic in the monkeys that consider the vines their home. If the Animal Handling check fails, the character is attacked by 1d4 baboons. The animals fight normally, but the character hanging in the vines has disadvantage on every attack roll and ability check while under attack.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
the influence of dark forces that drives them to evil. By setting the proper example, and working to heal the wounds of a deeply flawed world, you can set anyone on a righteous path. Patience. Change
decision, follow through with it knowing your path is just. Redemption. So you feel bad about having done something, and then you have to do something to feel better? Why don’t you just kill and eat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
OK for them to invalidate the hard work you’ve done preparing the adventure by willfully going in a different direction. If you feel like you’re keeping up your end of the bargain but your players
“Know Your Players” in chapter 2), but it can cross a line into being exploitative, interfering with everyone else’s fun. Setting clear expectations is essential when dealing with this kind of rules
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. It’s OK for your players to give you some pushback on why their characters should want to do what you’re asking them to do, but it’s not OK for them to invalidate the hard work you’ve done preparing the
everyone else’s fun. Setting clear expectations is essential when dealing with this kind of rules exploitation. Bear these principles in mind: Rules Aren’t Physics. The rules of the game are meant to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
honored them in a way by setting them free — under his control — so that bugbears could continue to employ their talents against his enemies. Bugbears understand that by venerating Hruggek and Grankhul
they don’t relish experiencing it. After the madness has passed, bugbears don’t dwell on things that were done in the presence of Skiggaret. Talking about such acts might call him back. Blessings of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
done searching the wreck for treasure.) He inflicts harm only in self-defense. A successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check or an offer of treasure worth at least 1,000 gp convinces the dragon to
sunlight from outside can be reflected underground and shone upon the vault entrance. Setting up these mirrors and getting their alignment just right takes 2d4 + 2 hours regardless of the number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
who’ve done the things you haven’t quite gotten around to yet. Many decisionists go on to publish famous tomes, such as the best-selling Habits of Effective Adventuring Parties and I Don’t Care If
to the rest of their team. Do the opposite of whatever they want, even if you want to do that thing too. It’s about setting an example and establishing a pecking order.
— Donaar Blit’zen
Why Be a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
characters might be tempted to visit the Palace of Heart’s Desire as well (see chapter 5), but they can avoid this location and still accomplish their goals. Setting the Stage After the players create their
of the adventure. They, too, are standing outside the carnival when the adventure begins. If you haven’t done so already, lay out the poster map of the Witchlight Carnival for the players to see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
— not to mention monsters that prey on unlucky or ill-prepared miners who unknowingly invade their territory. The most intense traveling I’ve done through these hills was in pursuit of a band of
these croftholds rent out their extra space to travelers, setting aside a few rooms for rent, and using a single large space as an open taproom, serving the sort of fare one might find in an inn. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
denizens — assuming the residents know about the trap and how to avoid setting it off. Accidents can happen, but if a goblin stumbles inside its den and activates an alarm trap, there’s no real harm done. The alarm sounds, the guards arrive, they punish the clumsy goblin, and they reset the trap.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
steel, Cyrrollalee created an atmosphere of fun, bringing cheer to the frightened people as they worked. When the day was done, she set off with a cart full of pies and laid them in a tasty trail far
rowboat becomes the setting for a swashbuckling adventure. And for some — the youngsters who are said to “have a bit of Brandobaris in them” — that play-acting is the prelude to a life of living as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
is meant to work only as long as you have the temporary hit points that the spell grants. When those temporary hit points are gone, the spell is done. Keep in mind that temporary hit points aren’t
“Identifying a Magic Item” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). In contrast, casting the identify spell takes only 1 minute (or 11 minutes if it is cast as a ritual) and can be done when a quick
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, various curries, and colored salts have done much to bring Chultan delicacies to patriar tables. Despite their success, the Shores’ business is straight forward and unpretentious, attracting attention
roughed-up brawlers or Guild cutthroats actually suffered their wounds performing heroic acts. The Wide By law, all commercial buying and selling not done in a licensed and taxed establishment must be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, various curries, and colored salts have done much to bring Chultan delicacies to patriar tables. Despite their success, the Shores’ business is straight forward and unpretentious, attracting attention
brawlers or Guild cutthroats actually suffered their wounds performing heroic acts. The Wide By law, all commercial buying and selling not done in a licensed and taxed establishment must be conducted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
“questioning” the characters about their knowledge of or dealings with Oppal. A short while after the characters leave the tavern, this gang challenges them, setting Moguhl up to ask who Oppal is working
Problems. The characters enter the Hall of Knowledge at an opportune time. Grand Scribe Liethennson, unhappy with the quality and the pace of the work being done, has recently taken to task the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
haven’t already done so.) In addition, Urmon records that a magic mace named Lightbringer was commissioned by priests of Lathander, the god of dawn, from the mages working with the gnomes and dwarves of
of the Lords’ Alliance, Glasstaff seized an opportunity in Phandalin to line his own pockets. Originally tasked with setting up a constabulary, he instead assembled a group of outlaws and local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
of transportation, cutting down on the need of city dwellers to own their own horses. Yet the true gem setting Garynmor Stables apart is its menagerie. A former world traveler, Ubis Garynmor (chaotic
needs to either turn to outright crime or put on a show more amazing than anything he’s done before. He’s got an idea, but to pull it off, he’ll need an experienced adventuring party willing to play
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
to own their own horses. Yet the true gem setting Garynmor Stables apart is its menagerie. A former world traveler, Ubis Garynmor (chaotic good male human commoner) has long had a fascination with
crime or put on a show more amazing than anything he’s done before. He’s got an idea, but to pull it off, he’ll need an experienced adventuring party willing to play the stars in the world’s first