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Shifter Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Shifters are sometimes called weretouched, as they are descendants of people who contracted full or partial lycanthropy. Humanoids with a bestial aspect, shifters can’t fully change shape, but

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 Undead. Life Span The

Hopeless Plagiarists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

down a hillside. However, kenku cannot create new sounds and can communicate only by using sounds they have heard. Most kenku use a combination of overheard phrases and sound effects to convey their

scribes. They can copy books, make replicas of objects, and otherwise thrive in situations where they can produce large numbers of identical items. Few kenku find this work satisfying, since their quest for the freedom of flight makes them ill-suited to settle into a routine.

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

cast ensnaring strike, for example, the vines created by the spell might appear as rune-inscribed glowing bands that wrap around the target and hold it in place. Suggested Characteristics

exactly what I mean, no matter how many words it takes to communicate the particular nuance I am attempting to convey. 7 I’m very literal and don’t appreciate metaphor or sarcasm

Ivana's Intrigues

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

spellcaster, but her insights into alchemy allow her to create chemically potent mind-altering effects. Ivana’s chemical arsenal includes drinks that convey illusory sensations, perfumes that charm

. The following example combines an inhaled poison and the dream spell, creating a tool Ivana uses to manipulate her agents. Ivana’s Whisper (Inhaled). This poison bears a distinct scent and chemical

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Most kenku use a combination of overheard phrases and sound effects to convey their ideas and thoughts. By the same token, kenku have no ability to invent new ideas or create new things. Kenku can

copy existing items with exceptional skill, allowing them to become excellent artisans and scribes. They can copy books, make replicas of objects, and otherwise thrive in situations where they can

The Dreaming Dark in the War

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

the role of dreams early on. If dreams feel like a regular part of the story, it will be less obvious when the Dreaming Dark starts manipulating the characters’ dreams. For example, you might establish

players’ hatred for an elusive recurring villain! Foreshadow the future. This could simply reflect a character’s fears, but it might also convey a warning from a celestial or other supernatural

Roleplaying

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

that best describe the creature. Knowing the creature’s alignment can also help with your portrayal. The classic advice for writers holds true: show, don’t tell. For example, rather than describe an

facial expressions help convey a creature’s emotions. Smile, scowl, snarl, yawn, or pout, as appropriate. Use Motions and Posture. Movement and posture can help define an NPC’s personality. You might

Warnings

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

convey the same warning in unison. Bruce Brenneise A bruised-purple sky and a swarm of hornets herald the coming apocalypse Warnings could also be natural (or supernatural) indicators

can’t be averted; the warning is the prelude to an inevitable cataclysm. This can be a good way to radically transform your campaign. For example, if the characters survive disaster only to see their world destroyed, they might seek refuge in the stars of a Spelljammer campaign or among the many planes.

Bone Devil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

the Nine Hells. 2 Convey a message or make an example of someone in the name of an archdevil. 3 Find someone who broke a deal with a devil. 4 Slay someone or steal something as part

Travel-Montage Approach

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

wilderness trek without checking for encounters along the way. Just as movies use travel montages to convey long and arduous journeys in a matter of seconds, you can use a few sentences of descriptive

locations might have their own special features. For example, the Spirit Forest and the Spiderhaunt Woods might feature different kinds of trees, different kinds of flora and fauna, different weather, and

Khea the Sage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

is 3 gp, but she waives it once she becomes aware that she is somehow involved in this situation. Khea is a sharp-witted, hearty woman who never says what a brow furrow or eyebrow arch could convey

. Without knowing what the other letters are, the writing is impossible to decode—even with magic—since it isn’t a meaningful message in its partial form. Buried in the Court of Orestes Although Khea can’t

Currency

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

of coins for the major contemporary and historical realms of your world adds an additional layer of texture. The golden lions of Cormyr convey the noble nature of that kingdom. If a nation mints gold

Travel

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

stage if the trip is a matter of following a clear path to a well-known destination. A journey consisting of three stages makes for a satisfying trek. For example, the characters might travel along a

take, the stages of the journey should correspond to the way you might give someone directions, as in the example above. Planning the Stages. You can use the accompanying Travel Planner sheet to plan

1. The Resplendent Grotto of Ichthyglug the Voluminous

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

way to know who cast the spell or why the ship was sunk. If more than one character enters the aft section at the same time, the partial hull shifts under the added weight, topples to one side, and

no farther falls to the floor inside the curtain. Spell effects that would not reasonably pass through the watery curtain are stopped by the barrier as though it were a solid wall. For example, a magic

Random Encounters in Hither

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

convey information that the players might have missed earlier in the story. A random encounter occurs whenever you want one to. To determine what the characters find, roll a d8 and consult the Random

the character closest to it. For example, if the character closest to a suit of armor swings a sword, the armor makes a similar gesture, though it wields no weapons. If the character casts a spell

Darklords in Your Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

create a short list of characteristics you want to convey to the players over encounters with the Darklord. Darklord Goals In the adventure Curse of Strahd, the Darklord’s goals are stated as follows

and embody the Darklord’s will in that region. Individual allies can occupy multiple roles. Jane Katsubo The Holy Symbol of Ravenkind is one example of a relic used to defeat a Darklord Defeating a

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