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Player’s Handbook (2014)
hence the reason for your return to society.
Work with your DM to determine the details of your discovery and its impact on the campaign.
Other Hermits
This hermit background assumes a
contemplative sort of seclusion that allows room for study and prayer. If you want to play a rugged wilderness recluse who lives off the land while shunning the company of other people, look at the outlander
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Hourglass Coven. Better known as Granny Nightshade, she offers her assistance to those who are haunted by regret. Her deals often result in cruel twists; for example, a petitioner who asks to be reunited
returned, the hags used this power to trap Iggwilv and her court in temporal stasis. The hags then carved up Iggwilv’s domain, splitting it between them. The sisters couldn’t agree on which
classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others
character’s bond with nature spirits. Take the opportunity to describe the swarm and the ranger’s magic in play. For example, when your ranger casts gaseous form, they might appear to melt
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
While some might think it strange to find hermits in a bustling city, others know that sometimes the most profound solitude exists in the midst of a crowd. Baldur’s Gate holds a handful of
questions asked. Living here isn’t comfortable, but it’s unlikely anyone will find you—and you can stay as long as you want.
Other Hermits
This hermit background assumes a
classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others
character’s bond with nature spirits. Take the opportunity to describe the swarm and the ranger’s magic in play. For example, when your ranger casts gaseous form, they might appear to melt
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
court of the Queen of Air and Darkness, one of the Feywild’s archfey. Goblins thrived in her dangerous domain thanks to a special boon from her—a supernatural knack for finding the weak
. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
in a game of dragonchess that has been going on for centuries.
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An ancient dragon turtle serves as counsel to an empyrean court, tempering the Celestials’ passions with the dragon turtle
.
As an example, map 5.14 depicts a topaz dragon’s lair in a seaside cavern, but it could be reimagined as a grotto in the side of a coral reef rising from a shelf on the ocean floor, with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Recluse Though most giants are social creatures, some live alone by choice or circumstance. They establish lairs in remote places, or they tend ancient ruins or enclaves that were more recently
abandoned. Some wander the world, hoping to learn as much of its ways as they can; others are hermits who seek spiritual enlightenment in solitude. Some reclusive giants enjoy their solitude, while others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Ending the Adventure ROCK GNOME RECLUSE The adventure can end in one of several ways. Ideally, it concludes with the defeat of Cryovain the white dragon, the completion of all the Phandalin quests
, or both. By then, the characters should be 6th level. Give the players a chance to wrap up loose ends before declaring the adventure over. For example, the characters might need to return to Phandalin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
) Gloaming Court (Unseelie Fey) Favors gloom, twilight, cobwebs, fireflies, hooting owls, and croaking frogs Values the intuitive and instinctual (for example, mystical rituals, visionaries, and
conformity. The two groups are not opposites morally or ethically; good and evil Fey can be found in both. Seelie and Unseelie Fey gather in courts. The Seelie court is called the Summer Court, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
details of your discovery and its impact on the campaign. Suggested Characteristics Some hermits are well suited to a life of seclusion, whereas others chafe against it and long for company. Whether
need to win arguments overshadow friendships and harmony. 5 I’d risk too much to uncover a lost bit of knowledge. 6 I like keeping secrets and won’t share them with anyone. Other Hermits This hermit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
example, aiding Errde Blackskull and the Stone Guards might grant the characters the privilege of an audience with King Horgar Steelshadow V at some later time. If the characters press Errde, Gartokkar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, 12 feet in diameter, with a conical thatched roof that rises 18 feet from the floor at its apex. Prisoners of the Soggy Court are held here while they await trial by combat in area D9. Characters
be battling one of the characters in trial by combat (see area D9 for details). Bavlorna is a recluse who rarely leaves her cottage. She enjoys making foul bargains with visitors. If the characters
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters that press in from the wild. In some places, rangers gather in secretive orders or join forces with
skills as part of a band of rangers affiliated with a druidic circle, trained in mystic paths as well as wilderness lore. You might be self-taught, a recluse who learned combat skills, tracking, and even
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
contemplation. Stone Giant Guide If the characters don’t have the ring to guide them, a duergar NPC (for example, Ghuldur Flagonfist in Mantol-Derith) might suggest that they talk to Stonespeaker Hgraam in
stone giant named Jaal — who can lead them to Gravenhollow. As he guides the expeditionary force through the Underdark, Jaal periodically stops to press his hands against ancient stone, as though
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the animals that occupy his domain. Gloaming Court The Queen of Air and Darkness rules the Gloaming Court, a realm of twilight, fireflies, cobwebs, and autumn leaves accompanied by the music of hooting
owls and croaking frogs. The Fey of the Gloaming Court shun the formalized etiquette and rituals of the Summer Court (see below), instead prizing behavior that is intuitive and instinctual. Prismeer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of the six ability scores. For example, Acrobatics and Stealth are two different aspects of Dexterity, and a character can specialize in either or both. You can dispense with skills and use one of
distinction among characters. For example, a character can’t choose to emphasize persuasion or intimidation; he or she is equally adept at both. Background Proficiency With this variant rule, characters don’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
severe pressure and he can’t spare anyone to guide them. Moreover, the gnomes don’t allow strangers to buy or borrow their maps. Both Dorbo and Senni become evasive and angry if the characters press the
for the growing number of oozes in Blingdenstone. If the characters return with information about the Pudding Court and the threat lurking therein, the Diggermattocks pay them with an empty spell gem of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Harpers and Taern are upset if the dwarf was slain without being interrogated, and Connerad is upset that Varram was not captured and made an example of in a court of dwarven law. Though most are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Harpers and Taern are upset if the dwarf was slain without being interrogated, and Connerad is upset that Varram was not captured and made an example of in a court of dwarven law. Though most are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
points a creature has. However, you can give the players a sense of how well they’re doing against the creature by describing, in narrative terms, how hurt the creature is. For example, if the
creature has fewer than half its hit points remaining, you can describe it as being badly wounded or on the ropes. Such information gives the players a sense of accomplishment and might spur them to press
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
the archfey? Does the archfey have any allegiance to the Summer Court or the Gloaming Court? What traits does the archfey have? Specifically, what do they look like, what is their personality, and
? Does the archfey visit other domains? Are they involved in the politics of the Fey courts? Fey Court Allegiances The Summer Queen and the Queen of Air of Darkness are so powerful that other archfey
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
looking to pick a fight with a foreigner. Example: The Forgotten Realms The world of the Forgotten Realms provides an extensive example of currencies. Although barter, blood notes, and similar letters of
ep outside it. The favored form of currency in the kingdom of Cormyr is the royal coinage of the court, stamped with a dragon on one side and a treasury date mark on the other. There, coppers are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. For example, if the creature is Bloodied, you might say the creature has visible wounds and appears beaten down. Such information gives the players a sense of progress and might spur them to press the
, Strengths, and Weaknesses Share information with the players about the characteristics of creatures they fight as those characteristics become apparent. For example, if a Wizard casts Fire Bolt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the event-based goals discussed earlier in this section lend themselves to intrigue adventures. For example, if the adventurers must uncover a conspiracy, negotiate a peace treaty, or secure aid from
goals, motivations, and methods. The adventurers might be drawn into the struggle of a court full of nobles vying for the throne in the wake of the king’s sudden death, or could find themselves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tairnadal most often encountered in Khorvaire. Despite sharing a homeland with the Aereni, the Tairnadal have distinct religious traditions, revering their patron ancestors rather than the Undying Court. In
their example. Is this something you proudly embrace, or do you resist it? Do you know another elf with the same patron ancestor, and what’s your relationship to that character? Do you know an elf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
helps the characters fight the other creatures in an encounter. The friend might be the sole survivor of another adventuring party, a solitary traveler or recluse, or a benevolent monster like a flumph
encounter deck to represent goals for the characters as they explore a region. For example, a goal card might represent an ancient ruin the characters are seeking. When that card appears, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
into Eberron, but that doesn’t mean that there needs to be a kenku nation or that kenku have played a significant role in history; it may be that a dozen kenku were thrown out of the Faerie Court of
Eberron. For example, if you wanted to use Gruumsh in Eberron, you could re-imagine him as one of the demon overlords of the first age. You could decide that he’s the classic Gruumsh, who has recently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
them into the great hall, lined with pillars, where the fire giant king holds court. If they leave by the secret door to the southeast, you check the map and follow the secret tunnel as it winds to the
internal logic, adventurers can use their understanding of that logic to make informed decisions. For example, characters who find a pool of fresh water in a dungeon might infer that many of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others. Other
character’s bond with nature spirits. Take the opportunity to describe the swarm and the ranger’s magic in play. For example, when your ranger casts gaseous form, they might appear to melt into the swarm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
example, if a beholder intends to shoot charm, slowing, and sleep rays at a ranger, and the ranger succumbs to the charm, the beholder could use its remaining rays against other targets. Use Legendary
change in circumstances, or to press an assault that it began on its turn. For instance, it might use its sleep ray as a legendary action against an enemy that has just been awakened. If no such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Bounty hunting or assassination 4 Captivity or coercion (d10) 1 Bribery 2 Enticement 3 Eviction 4 Imprisonment 5 Kidnapping 6 Legal intimidation 7 Press gangs 8 Shackling 9 Slavery 10 Threats or harassment
Terrorism Villain’s Secret Weakness Finding and exploiting a villain’s weakness can be very gratifying for players, although a smart villain tries to conceal its weakness. A lich, for example, has a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Court of Air This wide courtyard has nary a tree nor a well cluttering its cobblestone expanse. House of Rest This three-story bunkhouse in the Court of Air provides seekers with a place to rest and
book or pay an additional price to have it delivered. Spellbooks. A copy of a spellbook costs 50 gp per level of spells contained within it. For example, a spellbook that contains two 3rd-level spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
became an entertainer because … 1 Members of my family made ends meet by performing, so it was fitting for me to follow their example. 2 I always had a keen insight into other people, enough so that
since we gained it. 5 My family is filled with remarkable people. I hope to live up to their example. 6 I hope to increase my family’s power and influence. Outlander d6 I became an outlander because
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
depicting the giant lord associated with that relic (see the Lost Giant Relics table) protrudes from one of the chamber’s five bare walls. For example, if the characters offer up the cracked horn found
court of King Hekaton!” HEKATON’S CONCHS
King Hekaton crafted magic conch shells and gave them to various giant lords so that they could appear before him at his imperial summons. When he wanted to