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Yuan-ti Nightmare Speaker

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

exchange for power in the mortal world. These priests receive nightmarish visions from Dendar that they interpret as prophecies, and they then use their magic and influence to make these visions come true

. Nightmare speakers revel in torturing others, keeping their victims in a constant state of fear and dread. They prefer to terrify rather than kill their opponents. They manipulate communities for

Legend Lore Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

precise and detailed the information you receive is. The information you learn is accurate but might be couched in figurative language. For example, if you have a mysterious magic axe on hand, the

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. For example, humans confronted by an angry troll experience fear on a basic level. Their limbs shake, their thinking becomes panicked and jumbled, and they react by instinct. The emotion of fear takes

plans, or cultivating other methods to progress beyond their simple existence as hunters and gatherers. Hapless Soft Ones At their core, lizardfolk view other humanoids with an indifference verging on

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you

particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward

Entertainer - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

find ready audiences, and the constant flow of travelers means that both new spectators and new spectacles are always passing through. You thrive in front of an audience. You know how to entrance them

court. At such a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the establishment), as long as you perform each night. In addition, your

Temporary Hit Points Legacy

Rules

from injury. When you have temporary hit points and take damage, the temporary hit points are lost first, and any leftover damage carries over to your normal hit points. For example, if you have 5

temporary hit points and take 7 damage, you lose the temporary hit points and then take 2 damage. Because temporary hit points are separate from your actual hit points, they can exceed your hit point maximum. A character can, therefore, be at full hit points and receive temporary hit points.

Dhampir Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

overindulge their thirst risk losing control and forever viewing others as prey. Those who resist might find exceptional ways of controlling their urges or suppress them through constant, molar-grinding

, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the text of the

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

tend to be loud, flashy, or explosive, even when the effect is unremarkable. For example, when you open the portal of a rope trick spell, the portal might be outlined by harmless, showy

protocols will lead us toward progress more surely than any belief system. (Lawful) 5 Fun. I love my job! Despite the dangerous working conditions, there’s nothing I’d rather do

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

attached to. Personality Traits d8 Personality Trait 1 I can’t wait to see what I become next! 2 I am convinced that everything inclines toward constant improvement

in my communication. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Change. All life is meant to progress toward perfection, and

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

crawl to make progress. In places where a tunnel opens into a chasm and continues on the other side, the kobolds might connect the two passages with a rope bridge or some other rickety structure

undetected and don’t give their targets reason to harm them. For example, a group of city kobolds might sneak into a cobbler’s house at night to loot it of knives, leather bits, nails, and

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing

person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward peace. 3 I see omens in every event and action. The

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, inspired by the example of the angels, moved by the plight of the downtrodden, and devoted to the cause of justice. Or you could be a cynic in the ranks, perhaps because you reluctantly followed in the

and receive the attention of medics. You are also paid a salary of 1 gp (a Boros-minted 1-zino coin) per week, which (combined with free lodging in your garrison) enables you to maintain a poor

Random Obstacles

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

Random Obstacles Obstacles block progress through the dungeon. In some cases, what adventurers consider an obstacle is an easy path for the dungeon’s inhabitants. For example, a flooded chamber is a

progress and must be hacked down (25 percent chance of a mold or fungus dungeon hazard hidden among them) 17 Poisonous gas (deals 1d6 poison damage per minute of exposure) 18 Reverse gravity effect causes creatures to fall toward the ceiling 19 Wall of fire blocks passage 20 Wall of force blocks passage

Official Status

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

you in private and provide help. 6 Double. Your allegiance lies with an official or government other than the one you overtly serve. You may receive support from the head of state you openly answer

follow, as well as the official you secretly report to, but must remain on constant guard against having your true loyalties revealed.

Social Interaction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

interaction, which takes many forms. For example, you might try to convince a burglar to confess to wrongdoing or try to flatter a guard. The Dungeon Master assumes the roles of any nonplayer characters who are

participating. An NPC’s attitude toward your character is Friendly, Indifferent, or Hostile, as defined in the Rules Glossary. Friendly NPCs are predisposed to help, and Hostile ones are inclined to hinder. Social interactions progress in two ways: through roleplaying and ability checks.

Healing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Points to your current Hit Points. Your Hit Points can’t exceed your Hit Point maximum, so any Hit Points regained in excess of the maximum are lost. For example, if you receive 8 Hit Points of healing and have 14 Hit Points and a Hit Point maximum of 20, you regain 6 Hit Points, not 8.

Healing Hit Points can be restored by magic, such as the Cure Wounds spell or a Potion of Healing, or by a Short or Long Rest (see the rules glossary). When you receive healing, add the restored Hit

Healing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Points to your current Hit Points. Your Hit Points can’t exceed your Hit Point maximum, so any Hit Points regained in excess of the maximum are lost. For example, if you receive 8 Hit Points of healing and have 14 Hit Points and a Hit Point maximum of 20, you regain 6 Hit Points, not 8.

Healing Hit Points can be restored by magic, such as the Cure Wounds spell or a Potion of Healing, or by a Short or Long Rest (see the Rules Glossary). When you receive healing, add the restored Hit

Encounter 3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Shadows of Sithicus

other DMs know what benefit their parties receive. Ending the Encounter. Keep track of each group’s progress. If the final group hasn’t finished within 45 minutes, the remaining enemies disintegrate. After the final group has finished, instruct the DMs to start Encounter 4: The Mausoleum Door.

Temperature

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

, this temperature remains constant at all times. Some Wildspace systems, however, have significantly higher or lower temperatures. Krynnspace, for example, has a very low natural temperature (about

Temporary Hit Points

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

temporary hit points and receive more of them, you decide whether to keep the ones you have or to gain the new ones. For example, if a spell grants you 12 temporary hit points when you already have 10

that protect you from injury. When you have temporary hit points and take damage, the temporary hit points are lost first, and any leftover damage carries over to your normal hit points. For example

Temporary Hit Points

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Points can’t be added together. If you have Temporary Hit Points and receive more of them, you decide whether to keep the ones you have or to gain the new ones. For example, if a spell grants you 12

Temporary Hit Points and take damage, those points are lost first, and any leftover damage carries over to your Hit Points. For example, if you have 5 Temporary Hit Points and take 7 damage, you lose

Blessings

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

also receive a Blessing in advance of a perilous quest. For example, a Paladin could receive one before setting out on a quest to slay a terrifying lich that is responsible for a magical plague

Blessings A character might receive a Blessing from a deity for doing something truly momentous—an accomplishment that catches the attention of both gods and mortals. A Blessing is an appropriate

Temporary Hit Points

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

temporary hit points and receive more of them, you decide whether to keep the ones you have or to gain the new ones. For example, if a spell grants you 12 temporary hit points when you already have 10

that protect you from injury. When you have temporary hit points and take damage, the temporary hit points are lost first, and any leftover damage carries over to your normal hit points. For example

Temporary Hit Points

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Points can’t be added together. If you have Temporary Hit Points and receive more of them, you decide whether to keep the ones you have or to gain the new ones. For example, if a spell grants you 12

Temporary Hit Points and take damage, those points are lost first, and any leftover damage carries over to your Hit Points. For example, if you have 5 Temporary Hit Points and take 7 damage, you lose

Blessings

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

a perilous quest. For example, a paladin could receive one before setting out on a quest to slay a terrifying lich that is responsible for a magical plague sweeping the land. A character should

Blessings A character might receive a blessing from a deity for doing something truly momentous — an accomplishment that catches the attention of both gods and mortals. Killing rampaging gnolls

Social Interaction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

monsters that would rather talk than fight. In those situations, it’s time for social interaction, which takes many forms. For example, you might try to convince a burglar to confess to wrongdoing or try

the rules glossary. Friendly NPCs are predisposed to help, and Hostile ones are inclined to hinder. Social interactions progress in two ways: through roleplaying and ability checks.

Hint Checks

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

Hint Checks Any character has the option of making these ability checks to receive a hint: Charisma (Persuasion) DC 15. The goblin provides a hint in the form of a synonym of the riddle’s answer (for

example, “lizard” for “newt”). Intelligence (Investigation) DC 10. After a few riddles are answered correctly, a character notices that all the answers relate to eyes. Wisdom (Insight) DC 15. After

X32. Lower East Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

shaft in area X6. Frustrated by their lack of progress, they vent their rage by attacking the characters. The witches let loose their three brooms of animated attack (see appendix D) while they cast

must willingly accept the gift to gain its benefits. A dark gift is described to the creature in general terms; its precise game effect isn’t revealed until the creature accepts the gift. For example

Special Rights

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

Special Rights A politically powerful person can reward characters by giving them special rights, which might be articulated in some sort of official document or proclamation. For example, characters

might be granted special rights to attack pirate ships or other enemies of the crown, to lead rites or ceremonies in a community, or to negotiate on a ruler’s behalf. They might receive a lifetime of

Hint Checks

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

Hint Checks Any character has the option of making these ability checks to receive a hint: Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) DC 15. The character convinces Holda to whisper the following hint

character recalls stories of how secret messages used to be sent through taverns using common items anyone could access, such as menus. Wisdom (Perception) DC 15. The character notices the prices on the menu don’t make much sense. For example, why is rabbit stew so much cheaper than corn and lentil stew?

Halaster Blackcloak

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

progress. True to the nature that earned him the moniker “Mad Mage,” Halaster’s demeanor toward the characters can change on a whim. He might alternate between seeming furious, baffled, annoyed, amused

Halaster’s current goal (see “Halaster’s Goals”), the Mad Mage is not necessarily hostile. For example, if his primary goal is to find an apprentice, Halaster has kept an eye on any arcane spellcasters in

Journey Spread

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

journey spread (see diagram 3.1). This gives everyone at the table a visual representation of the journey and the characters’ progress toward their destination. Joanna Barnum, Vallez Gax Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Diagram 3.1: An Example of the Journey Spread

Mapping the Chase

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

barriers to progress or opportunities for mayhem. Characters being chased through a forest by bugbears might spot a wasp nest and slow down long enough to attack the nest or throw rocks at it to

enrage the wasps within, thus creating an obstacle for their pursuers. A map of a chase can be linear or have many branches, depending on the nature of the chase. For example, a mine cart chase might have

Dwarves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

dwarves have revered Moradin and sought to follow in his footsteps. Through constant, steady work, they strive to emulate the perfect example set by the originator of the arts and skills the dwarves pursue

Guiding Aspect

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

aspect; by its behavior or its very nature, it sets an example that you seek to emulate. Guiding Aspects d6 Guiding Aspect 1 Yew trees remind you of renewing your mind and spirit, letting the old

great span of the world. You seek to act with the long-term interests of nature in mind. 4 The sea is a constant, churning cauldron of power and chaos. It reminds you that accepting change is necessary

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