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Returning 35 results for 'dreams showing rules'.
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
or drifting in a polar sea. In its wintry seclusion, the scion dreams of battle and glory.
If it is disturbed, the scion’s cradle of the frost scion;cradle animates as a bipedal figure formed of
’s Guide for rules on extreme cold). If the climate in the area already features extreme cold, the cold is numbing—creatures in the area without immunity or resistance to cold damage have
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
challenge, even when the odds are clearly stacked against her. Seeing other wizards as a threat, paranoia rules her life.
Avarice has been a member of the Arcane Brotherhood for almost two years. She
archdevil Levistus, having traded her soul years ago for her first taste of magical power. Levistus speaks to her in dreams and guides her path. Shortly after Avarice arrived in Ten-Towns, Levistus
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
its cradle is functionally identical to a glacier or iceberg, nestled in an alpine valley or drifting in a polar sea. In its wintry seclusion, the scion dreams of battle and glory.
If it is disturbed
envelops the land within 6 miles of the scion (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide for rules on extreme cold). If the climate in the area already features extreme cold, the cold is numbing—creatures
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
or raw meat
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Cerebral spinal fluid
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Psychic energy
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Dreams
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Life energy
Dhampir Origins
Dhampirs often arise from encounters with vampires, but all manner of
lineage option, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your ability scores, you increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
of stone and earth or a human skin tone with glittering sparkles like gem dust. Some earth genasi have lines marking their skin like cracks, either showing glimmering gemlike veins or a dim, yellowish
your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
agents fanning the flames of fear and hate — often by invading the dreams of soldiers and rulers alike. The feelings of mistrust and festering animosity between the nations that linger after the Treaty
influence across Khorvaire, carrying its corruption into new populations. THE ROLE OF DREAMS
If you plan to use the Dreaming Dark as a major villain in your campaign, it can be helpful to establish
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
live for centuries, typically up to 500 years.
Autognome History
d6
Story
1
Your creator gave you autonomy and urged you to follow your dreams.
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Your creator died, leaving you
fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
plans to improve I’Cath. By night, she rules over her people’s dreams. Tsien Chiang’s four supernatural daughters wander the city by day and gather at the Palace of Bones at night. The streets and
is more valuable in the city than gold. Jiangshi haunt the streets of I’Cath, tearing down whole districts and rebuilding them. Tsien Chiang rules the city from the Palace of Bones. By day, she drafts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. Relationship Points start at 0 and increase or decrease by 1 each time a character interacts with one of the NPCs covered by these rules, whether in a Relationship encounter or during another roleplaying scene
1 Relationship Point. A friendly response is positive; it might take the form of showing warmth or providing affirmation and camaraderie, as the encounter dictates. Rivalrous Response. A rivalrous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
revelations
2 An orrery showing the world’s place in the solar system—with one gemstone planet too many
3 A scroll covered with surrealist imagery, entitled Voyage through the Land of Dreams
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
is Stirring.” Step 4. Review “Player Handout: City of Greyhawk” and provide a copy to your players. Step 5. Review any rules from the Player’s Handbook or Dungeon Master’s Guide that may come into
Abra Saghast No-nonsense dragonborn librarian Archmage (Medium) Aeryk Gruff but kind human soldier Guard Captain (Medium) Caset Teen human thief with big dreams Spy (Medium) Chase Teen human thief with
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
is Stirring.” Step 4. Review “Play Handout: City of Greyhawk” and provide a copy to your players. Step 5. Review any rules from the Player’s Handbook or Dungeon Master’s Guide that may come into play
Warrior (Medium) Caset Teen human thief with big dreams Spy (Medium) Chase Teen human thief with big heart Tough (Medium) Clarick A wise spy Spy (Medium) Cleric Lena Lady Jolene, seeking lost legends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
into even a simple spell is physically and mentally taxing, and higher- level spells are even more so. Thus, each spellcasting class’s description (except that of the warlock) includes a table showing
spends one of her four 1st-level slots and has three remaining. Finishing a long rest restores any expended spell slots (see chapter 8 for the rules on resting). Some characters and monsters have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Noteworthy Sites Amid an endless sea of steps, the Censer of Dreams embodies the boundless potential of a wish granted. Its opulent chambers boast heavenly gardens visited by Celestials, sprawling
arrive at the Censer of Dreams, Nafas’s palace on the Infinite Staircase Well of Destiny The voices of the multiverse cry out in the Well of Destiny. A sanctum located within the silvery dome that rises
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
during your studies, and followers of Kruphix sought you out and recruited you to keep the knowledge within their ranks.
4 Beset by strange dreams, you consulted an oracle of Kruphix. Since
petty through acts such as these: Revealing a secret that should remain unknown Selfishly refusing to share information Showing favoritism toward any other god or group Furthering the aims of another god
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
steps the villain takes to achieve its goals. Create a timeline showing what the villain does and when, assuming no interference from the adventurers.
Building on the previous example, you might
track after the adventurers thwart its plans. Or the flowchart could be separate from the timeline, showing the various actions the adventurers might take and the villain’s response to those actions. 6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
characters corner her, Kettlesteam tells her story in the voice she stole from Candlefoot: Many years ago, she made a fey pact with Zybilna, the archfey who rules the Feywild domain of Prismeer. Recently
to blackmail the carnival owners into showing them the way to Prismeer. How the characters acquire the vane is up to them, but Kettlesteam is happy to help. Development If the characters reunite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
crop, and with a frown, summon wildfires. She rules the seelie of the Summer Court. Oberon, the Green Lord, an unrivaled hunter and woodland warrior, is Titania’s lover and frequently her foe. Oberon is
soul of savagery and the wild. Hyrsam the Fool is a prankster and prone to mischief, but when such jokes turn vicious and deadly, Hyrsam the Savage is at play. The Queen of Air and Darkness rules the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, Marlos Urnrayle, in dreams and knows that Marlos is a dangerous villain who must be stopped. The character earns inspiration for gaining access to the earth temple and again for defeating Marlos
earth cult at the monastery and again for surviving an encounter with Renwick, the lich in area M16 of the monastery.
Strange Map An ancient map has come into the character’s possession, showing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
the players start showing signs of exasperation), the leader of the cloister approaches to welcome the characters. Read the following text: The chattering kobolds fall silent as a new figure comes
, heal, and get information they need for the next part of their adventures. In addition, they can buy any of the equipment described in the Basic Rules from Myla (see “Kobolds”). During their time at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Healing” in the Basic Rules). Roleplaying Sildar Sildar Hallwinter is a kindhearted human male of nearly fifty years who holds a place of honor in the famous griffon cavalry of the great city of
Spider sent word that the dwarf was to be brought to him. Sildar doesn’t know who or what the Black Spider is. Gundren had a map showing the secret location of Wave Echo Cave, but the goblins took it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Search for clues pointing to the location of the Adze of Annam (described in chapter 5) or some other artifact related to the gods of the Ordning. Sovereign A giant who rules over a settlement of other
with their eager students.
The archetypal giant tutor is a stone giant who is convinced the surface world—the world of dreams—has important wisdom to impart, just as the gods sometimes speak through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
5,000 gp in its present condition. (For rules on ship repair, see the “Owning a Ship” section in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.) The longship’s bow is carved and painted to look like the head
would say foolish) ventures, and dreams of killing a white dragon and draping its hide over the wooden throne she keeps in her spacious cabin. She can be talked down to 2,500 gp if the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Empty battlefields are littered with weapons and bones, showing where the legions of the Nine Hells prevailed against invading enemies. The archdevil Zariel rules Avernus, having supplanted her
in the ice of Stygia as punishment. He rules this layer all the same, communicating telepathically with his followers and servants, both in the Nine Hells and on the Material Plane. Stygia is also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
leave fuming impact craters behind. Empty battlefields are littered with weapons and bones, showing where the legions of the Nine Hells met enemies on their native soil and prevailed. The archduchess
Zariel rules Avernus, supplanting her rival, Bel, who has fallen out of Asmodeus’s favor and is forced to serve as Zariel’s advisor. Tiamat, the Queen of Evil Dragons, is a prisoner on this layer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
charm on that character. Each doll can bestow its charm once. These charms are similar to the ones described in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide and follow the same rules. Strawbundle’s Charm
to seizures brought on by the dark dreams of the atropal. The bronze lid of the cauldron lies on the floor nearby. If the lid is placed on the cauldron, the green smoke that fills the room dissipates after 1 minute.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
elaborate lacework. 3 Bizarre. This archfey looks like something from the realm of dreams. They could take on the appearance of a scintillating ball of light, a floating mask, or a whispering shadow. 4
Etiquette. The rules in the archfey’s domain change as they learn about some new custom that is popular in the Summer Court. The archfey requires all creatures in their domain to respect the new rules of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
inside the orb (see “Injuries” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide for rules on losing an eye). If asked for the whereabouts of the missing wall engraving needed to complete the Rite of the Arcane Octad (see
has a different cover showing a humanoid figure that represents one of the siblings: the Martyr (with a noose around its neck), the Traitor (with a knife held behind its back), the Bewitched (with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
of the characters’ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules. At your discretion, if the characters help Naxa return to her sister and
. Ruinous Citadel. The citadel is depicted without its roof, showing the configuration of rooms inside without any dots. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check while examining this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. The rival team is composed of six galvan magen in white garments. All these magen are magically summoned to the field. The rules of Chain Lightning are summarized in the accompanying sidebar. If the
characters aren’t familiar with the rules, they have disadvantage on all skill checks made to play the game. (A written copy of the game’s rules can be found in area Y9.) When the game ends, the
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk
dreams of becoming a knight himself one day, even if, for now, he’s just a stable hand.
Vesta Gundigoot
CG female (she/her) tiefling (abyssal)
Vesta is a seven-year-old girl. Her skin is pale
embodiment of the saying, “You have to watch the quiet ones.” She’s polite to her elders but breaks the rules the instant their backs are turned. She’s driven by curiosity rather than malice.
Inn of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, almost becoming one with the earth. While the scion dreams, the mountain’s minerals are transformed into fine carving stones and brilliant gems. If a miner tunnels too close to the heart of the mountain
to pursue the art that ornamented its dreams, seeking to mold and shape stone into beautiful elegance. If it needs more raw materials, the scion can transform a living creature in its palm into stone
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
, Scholarly, Protective. Though quick to snap at anyone who breaks her strict rules, Abra shares her wisdom with respectful inquirers. She’d sooner unleash a set of animated tomes on trespassers than allow
danger +1 Renown per piece of evidence Uncover Abra’s true feelings about the betrayal +1 Renown Demonstrate respect for the library’s rules and protocols +1 Renown Press too aggressively about the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
policy. The oligarchs utterly control their nation, but beyond the areas that each rules, their families and businesses compete with one another and with the locals of far-flung places. The use of
account of its exploits over the previous seasons. Many Dambrathans seek out lycanthropy as a means of showing reverence for their favored deity and honoring their heritage. Elfharrow. A blasted near-desert
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
21l. After showing the characters to their quarters, the goblin tells them where they can buy adventuring gear (area 21a) and rations (area 21t). 21o. Goblin Orphanage The sound of screaming goblin
”). The keystone of this arch is carved to look like a gold dragon wyrmling, its mouth agape. The rules of this gate are as follows: The gate opens for 1 minute when a gemstone worth at least 100 gp is