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Grim Champion of Desolation

Monsters The Book of Many Things

, might have been the first person to draw the Skull card from a Deck of Many Things and be slain by the avatar of death. Even Jyn doesn’t know for sure, as that was so long ago that she’s

champions rarely agree on anything is a major check on the group’s power. Instead of the Grim Harrow acting as a unified force, each of the three champions usually pursues their own interests, seldom

Topaz Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

conflict with bronze dragons when their coastal territories overlap, and they can nurture an inexplicably intense hatred of these metallic dragons. They can also draw the ire of druids and other nature

can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally. Entropic Hoards Topaz dragons prize information on destruction and

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

their coastal territories overlap, and they can nurture an inexplicably intense hatred of these metallic dragons. They can also draw the ire of druids and other nature protectors who don’t

demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally. Entropic Hoards Topaz dragons prize information on destruction and creation, whether abstract or

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

come into conflict with bronze dragons when their coastal territories overlap, and they can nurture an inexplicably intense hatred of these metallic dragons. They can also draw the ire of druids and

. But anyone who can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally. Entropic Hoards Topaz dragons prize information on

Ancient Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Topaz dragons often come into conflict with bronze dragons when their coastal territories overlap, and they can nurture an inexplicably intense hatred of these metallic dragons. They can also draw

irritated when disturbed. But anyone who can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally. Entropic Hoards Topaz dragons prize

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. 3 I’m eager to explain every detail of my most intricate experiments and theories to anyone who shows the least bit of interest. 4 I assume that everyone needs even the most basic

my research and any other tasks I have to complete. Contacts The fluid nature of clades, whose rosters span different laboratories and change as researchers discover new interests, creates

Adventure Maps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

the characters arrive at a location marked on a map, describe it to give them a clear mental picture of the location. You can also draw what they see on paper, copying what’s on your map while

omitting secret details. It’s not important that your hand-drawn map perfectly match what’s in the adventure. Try to get the basic shape and dimensions correct and leave the rest to the players’ imaginations.

Introducing the Deck

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

Introducing the Deck This book provides several ways to introduce the Deck of Many Things to your campaign, depending on the interests of your players and the kind of story you want to tell. The

characters see the deck, and if they’re willing to perform a service for Oddlewin, he might let them draw from it. This is a good way to introduce the deck to low-level characters. Heroes of a more

Draw In the Players

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

Draw In the Players If an adventure situation directly affects the characters or the people and places they care about, that is often enough motivation for the characters to get involved. (However

things they care about, you can use other techniques to draw in the players. These are best tailored to the motivations of your players and their characters. For example, some adventuring groups are

Embodiment of Decay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragons when their coastal territories overlap, and they can nurture an inexplicably intense hatred of these metallic dragons. They can also draw the ire of druids and other nature protectors who

don’t understand the dragons’ proclivity for destroying large swaths of countryside. Beyond that, topaz dragons dislike company and grow irritated when disturbed. But anyone who can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.

Aftermath of the Last War

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

offer the basic services common elsewhere in the treaty nations. Any significant settlement is likely the domain of a single Ghaal’dar clan. While these clans give their fealty to Lhesh Haruuc, every

empire and stand in the shadow of the nations around them. Haruuc wants to draw out the best in his people, to harness their strengths and achieve their potential. The rest of Khorvaire waits to see if the Ghaal’dar have the will to remain a nation, and if Darguun can survive when Haruuc passes away.

Chapter 6: Between Adventures

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

happens to the people and places around them, which can, in turn, draw them into further adventures. Chapter 5, "Equipment" of the Player’s Handbook details the expenses that a character incurs for

basic necessities, depending on the lifestyle the character chooses, from poverty to luxury. Chapter 8, "Adventuring" of the Player’s Handbook describes some of the downtime activities they can pursue

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Basic Rules). Sound. The sound of water in the cave muffles noises to any creatures that aren’t listening carefully. Creatures can make a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check to attempt to hear activity

in nearby chambers. Stalagmites. These upthrust spires of rock can provide cover (see “Cover” in the Basic Rules). Stream. The stream that flows through the complex is only 2 feet deep, cold, and slow

Aristocrat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

equipment, and basic services don’t draw a second glance. Immunity. As long as you remain in the aristocrat’s good graces, you are nearly immune to prosecution under the laws within the aristocrat’s sphere

isn’t your patron’s priority. 4 Intimate Connection. A common-born confidant or lover of your patron guides you in creating circumstances to bolster the noble family’s best interests. 5 Outside Insider

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

matters is the Star Forge’s most recent master, a red dragon named Akaanvaerd. Brimskarda’s nephews have managed to draw Akaanvaerd away from his lair for now, but it’s unclear how long they can keep the

adventure. The basic adventure seed—“a fire giant captures a renowned Humanoid smith”—comes from the Fire Giant Skill table (chapter 2), with additional inspiration from the “Magnum Opus” adventure idea

Longsaddle

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

, using them for menial tasks and for basic defense of Longsaddle. Some apprentices are often the inadvertent test subjects for an experimental spell, but such is the danger of apprenticing to the

locals draw no shortage of entertainment from sending would-be thieves on grand chases for wands, rings, and other magic trinkets that any prudent person would realize simply don’t exist. After all

Size

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

administration. An elected town council represents the interests of the middle class. Defense: The noble commands a sizable army of professional soldiers, as well as personal bodyguards. Commerce: Basic

residence to adjudicate disputes and collect taxes. Defense: The reeve might have a small force of soldiers. Otherwise, the village relies on a citizen militia. Commerce: Basic supplies are readily

Membership

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

headquarters. Recruitment As they travel across the multiverse, knights of the Solar Bastion frequently encounter other individuals whose goals and interests align with their own. These encounters offer

knights can draw upon during their missions, rather than a top-down leadership structure. In Hilarion’s view, the goals of the organization are most important, not personal loyalty to him or obeying his

Creating a Race or Subrace

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

subrace has history in the D&D multiverse, so you already have some stories to draw on when building its traits. Example Subrace: Eladrin Creatures of magic with strong ties to nature, eladrin live in the

eladrin character’s Intelligence is appropriate. There’s no need to alter the basic weapon training shared by high elves and wood elves. An ability that sets the eladrin apart from other elves is

Creating Magic Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

this act of creation, so that it requires both proficiency and access to these tools. You must pay the basic costs of materials and services required to make the item. And you must spend a

Rare 10 2,000 gp Very Rare 25 20,000 gp Legendary 20 100,000 gp * Halved for a consumable item The Magic Item Crafting Time and Cost table provides a basic framework, but

Hirelings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

secret agendas that might work against the characters’ interests. You can let the party’s size and the players’ interest in bringing NPCs into their group determine whether more than one of the

. See appendix C for Garret’s stat block. Value to the Party. Garret can draw the maps requested by the Cartophile. He also knows several rumors (both true and false) regarding the Barrier Peaks, and

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

the region. Use these to enhance your descriptions or handle situations where rules like lighting or terrain are relevant. The rules glossary in the D&D Beyond Basic Rules defines any capitalized

, or Indifferent (see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules). Regardless, creatures defend themselves in combat. Game Trail You spot a regal elk on the trail beside a dense thicket. Startled by your

The Lords' Alliance

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

then, events such as the growth of Elturgard into a power in its own right, and the recent fall of the Silver Marches, have caused the group to draw in on itself, restricting its membership to powers

interests and gathering and updating information on its settlements for her superiors, fellow agents, and potential recruits, including adventurers who might serve the Alliance or one of its members

Renown in Kalakeri

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Renown in Kalakeri Judgment follows everything the characters do in Kalakeri. Those who support either of the domain’s factions earn enemies and allies. Those who don’t support a faction draw

intercede, who will? Renown in Kalakeri Adjusted Renown Activity Faction +1 Advancing the faction’s interests Either +1 Revealing a traitor Either +1 Attaining victory over a

Dragon Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon from a stat block and a basic description into a full-fledged character in your campaign. In chapter 5 of this book, you’ll find additional tables of personality traits and ideals that are

I am devoted to Bahamut or Tiamat and put their interests ahead of my own. 6 I’m determined to destroy the adventurers who slew my parent—and everyone connected to them. 7 I’m obsessed

Step 5: Add Flavor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

flesh out your encounter in these ways, go right ahead and finish your creation. Otherwise, take a look at the following sections for some basic advice on adding flavor elements to the simple mechanics

other features might draw the characters’ attention, either before or during the fight? Why are monsters lurking in this area to begin with — does it offer good hiding places, for instance? To add

Role of the Dungeon Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

track of details such as the characters’ marching order. Graph paper will be helpful if you need to draw a quick map for your players. Improvising Ability Checks The adventure often tells you what

check is required, ask yourself these questions: What Kind of Ability Check? Use the descriptions of the ability scores and their associated skills in the Basic Rules to help you decide what kind of

Life in the Domains of Dread

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

takes 250 days to gain mastery of a language, consider allowing characters to navigate basic social interactions—such as asking for directions or conveying peaceful intentions—after 7 days of training

few with interests beyond their home domains make letter writing their preferred method of communication. A group called the Keepers of the Feather (detailed in the “Travelers in the Mists” section

Neverwinter

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

provides, and certainly, trading interests will emerge. But Lord Protector Neverember is sure to point out that he is merely a protector, not a king, and so can’t invest or recognize anyone. Guilds may

be brought into line with his goals, Neverember hopes to use that achievement as a draw for wealthy Waterdhavian nobles — who have been reluctant to link their fortunes to a failed Open Lord who was

Respect for the DM

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

. The Social Contract of Adventures You must provide reasonably appealing reasons for characters to undertake the adventures you prepare. (See “Draw In the Players” in chapter 4 for advice on this

assume that everyone reading and interpreting the rules has the interests of the group’s fun at heart and is reading the rules in that light. Outlining these principles can help hold players’ exploits

Horror Gameplay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

members of different genders, ethnicities, and sexualities, as well as people with disabilities and of varied beliefs, as having broad roles, professions, interests, and outlooks. Endlessly work to

one involves passing a blank note card to each participant, (including the DM) and instructing everyone to draw an X on their card. One uses their X-Card to signal to everyone else in the game that a

Sovereign

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

. You are required to account for your expenses and must explain any extraordinary expenditures, but routine travel, ordinary equipment, and basic services don’t draw a second glance. Immunity. As long

1: Outer Gatehouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Roleplaying. In descriptive roleplaying, you draw on your mental image of the character, saying what the character does and how they do it. A descriptive approach to roleplaying Gala, a straitlaced

report to the fortress (area 14) for more information on how they can further the interests of the castellan and his advisers. Quest. Every location in the keep offers a quest: a heroic task or odd

Event Descriptions

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

fully as NPCs on separate sheets (perhaps using the NPC Tracker in chapter 3). Similarly, the Bastion Tracker provides space to indicate the space of each special facility, but encourage players to draw

your Bastion. If your Bastion lacks a basic facility large enough to house them, the refugees camp right outside the Bastion. The refugees offer you 1d6 × 100 GP as payment for your hospitality and

Centaur

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

, most Pheres herds contain a caller and a tromper. Pheres callers are typically druids or rangers who can draw animal assistance to their herd. Callers often have one or more animal allies at their

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