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Book of Vile Darkness

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Archlich;Vecna authored the Book of Vile Darkness. He recorded in its pages every horrid idea, every corrupt thought, and every example of foul magic he came across or devised. Other practitioners of

evil have added their own input to the book’s catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some

Changeling

Species Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

With ever-changing appearances, changelings reside in many societies undetected. Each changeling can supernaturally adopt any face they like. For some changelings, a new face may reveal an aspect of

might change clothes. However, many changelings develop identities with more depth, crafting a persona complete with history and beliefs to go with each shape. A changeling adventurer might have

Changeling Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

changelings with suspicion. A Hidden People Wherever humans live, changelings reside also; the question is whether their presence is known. Changelings are born to one of three paths. A few are raised

specific purpose and then might never be used again. However, many changelings develop identities that have more depth. They build an identity over time, crafting a persona with a history and beliefs. This

Ki-rin Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Move. The ki-rin moves up to its half speed without provoking opportunity attacks.Lair of Luxury On the celestial planes, ki-rins reside in lofty, elegant aeries filled with luxurious objects. In the

while it is within 3 miles of its lair. The spell's point of origin is always the point outdoors closest to the center of its lair. The ki-rin doesn't need to maintain a clear path to the sky or to

Changeling Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

With ever-changing appearances, changelings reside in many societies undetected. Each changeling can supernaturally adopt any face they like. For some changelings, a new face is only a disguise. For

, investigation, and combat. Personas can be shared by multiple changelings; a community might be home to three healer changelings, with whoever is on duty adopting the persona of Andrea, the gentle

Oath of Redemption (XGtE)

classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

the influence of dark forces that drives them to evil. By setting the proper example, and working to heal the wounds of a deeply flawed world, you can set anyone on a righteous path. Patience.

after day to allow that seed to survive and flourish. Wisdom. Your heart and mind must stay clear, for eventually you will be forced to admit defeat. While every creature can be redeemed, some are

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

-earned money. FEATURE: FALSE IDENTITY You have created a second identity that includes documentation, established acquaintances, and disguises that allow you to assume that persona

. Additionally, you can forge documents including official papers and personal letters, as long as you have seen an example of the kind of document or the handwriting you are trying to copy. Suggested

Githyanki

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

astral clouds. Githyanki who reside in the Astral Plane can live indefinitely. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical

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 typical life span of a player

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

identity that includes documentation, established acquaintances, and disguises that allow you to assume that persona. Additionally, you can forge documents including official papers and personal letters

, as long as you have seen an example of the kind of document or the handwriting you are trying to copy. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: LONG-LOST HEIR You’re well-versed in the mannerisms and

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

over, and one ki-rin might safeguard an area that encompasses several nations.Lair of Luxury On the celestial planes, ki-rins reside in lofty, elegant aeries filled with luxurious objects. On the

lair. The spell’s point of origin is always the point outdoors closest to the center of its lair. The ki-rin doesn’t need to maintain a clear path to the sky or to concentrate for the

Aarakocra

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

birdfolk. Only when they roost on a branch or walk across the ground is their Humanoid nature clear. Standing upright, aarakocra are typically about 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that

, 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 cure wounds

Oath of Redemption

classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

the influence of dark forces that drives them to evil. By setting the proper example, and working to heal the wounds of a deeply flawed world, you can set anyone on a righteous path. Patience.

after day to allow that seed to survive and flourish. Wisdom. Your heart and mind must stay clear, for eventually you will be forced to admit defeat. While every creature can be redeemed, some are

Changeling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Changeling With ever-changing appearances, changelings reside in many societies undetected. Each changeling can supernaturally adopt any face they like. For some changelings, a new face may reveal an

others might change clothes. However, many changelings develop identities with more depth, crafting a persona complete with history and beliefs to go with each shape. A changeling adventurer might have

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

;m alone. 2 I see everything in clear-cut black and white. 3 I’m just a little fascinated by the ways of the Gruul. 4 I trust the chain of command more than anything &mdash

Reborn Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

veins making it clear that they’ve been touched by death. Other reborn are marvels of magic or science, being stitched together from disparate beings or bearing mysterious minds in manufactured

themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the text of the cure wounds spell specifies that the spell doesn’t work on a creature of the Construct type. Reborn Traits

Daring Dancer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

direction as the characters and are eager to travel with the party, both for company and protection. The dancer is kind-hearted but has an over-the-top stage persona they rarely let slip. In return, they

keeps their distance only if threatened or rebuffed in extremely clear terms. Ollin Ollin is a chaotic good tiefling. They use the priest stat block but have Performance +3 rather than Persuasion, and

Changeling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Changeling With ever-changing appearances, changelings reside in many societies undetected. Each changeling can supernaturally adopt any face they like. For some changelings, a new face is only a

, investigation, and combat. Personas can be shared by multiple changelings; a community might be home to three healer changelings, with whoever is on duty adopting the persona of Andrea, the gentle physician

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. 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

following features: Shelf Floor. The sandy beaches represent the ocean floor at a depth of 100 feet, which is coated in a soft layer of fine sediment. The water around the lair is clear but dimly lit

Book of Vile Darkness Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

example of blackest magic he came across or devised. Vecna covered every vile topic he could, making the book a gruesome catalog of all mortal wrongs. Other practitioners of evil have held the book and

added their own input to its catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some cases, made notations

Using an Overarching Story

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

Using an Overarching Story This section presents a couple of examples of overarching stories which have, over the years, fueled many classic D&D campaigns. The adventurers’ goal in the first example

is to amass the power they need to defeat a powerful enemy that threatens the world. Their goal in the second example is to defend something they care about by destroying whatever threatens it. The

Book of Vile Darkness (Variant)

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

example of blackest magic he came across or devised. Vecna covered every vile topic he could, making the book a gruesome catalog of all mortal wrongs. Other practitioners of evil have held the book and

added their own input to its catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some cases, made notations

Adjudicating Reaction Timing

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

options, and sometimes the timing of a reaction can be difficult to adjudicate. Use this rule of thumb: follow whatever timing is specified in the reaction’s description. For example, the opportunity

attack and the shield spell are clear about the fact that they can interrupt their triggers. If a reaction has no timing specified, or the timing is unclear, the reaction occurs after its trigger finishes, as in the Ready action.

Playing the Same Character

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

approach revises the effect of the Void card; the character loses their soul but not their capacity to think and act. At first, the effects of the card might seem minor, and it might not be clear exactly

what has happened. The character might grow lightheaded or briefly fall unconscious, for example. But upon awakening, the character feels a profound emptiness and sense of loss. Everything feels

Experts at the Table

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

or otherwise deviate from existing lore, make that clear to your players so they know what to expect. You can take advantage of player expertise by turning such players into a resource at the table. To

return to an earlier example, if the characters arrive in Waterdeep and you don’t have an inn prepared, you can ask one of the experts at your table, “What inn do you stay at, and what’s unique about

Perception

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

into a secret compartment, and so on. Don’t use the Investigation skill to determine if a character notices something—that’s the purview of Perception. For example, a successful Wisdom (Perception) check

(Investigation) check would allow a character to figure out the trick to opening it—by turning a nearby statue so it faces the door, for example. Hidden Things in Adventures Secret doors, hidden compartments

Pyramid Temple

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

, sacrifice, and all the other hallmarks of daily life. The accompanying map is an example of such a location. Cultist Level The lowest level of the temple includes sleeping and living quarters for favored

staircases offer access to the next level up. Abomination Level The yuan-ti at the top of the social hierarchy reside in the most insulted level of the pyramid, within quick striking distance of the

Inner Planes

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

from the Material Plane, though, the Elemental Planes are both alien and hostile. Here, the elements exist in their purest form--great expanses of solid earth, blazing fire, crystal-clear water, and

unsullied air. These regions are little-known, so when discussing the Plane of Fire, for example, a speaker usually means just the border region. At the farthest extents of the Inner Planes, the pure

Using and Tracking Conditions

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

Using and Tracking Conditions Various rules and features in the game are clear about when they apply a condition to a creature. You can also apply conditions on the fly. They’re meant to be intuitive

for you to do so. For example, if a character is in a state, such as sleep, that lacks consciousness, you can say the character is unconscious. Or did a character just stumble onto the ground? He or

Inner Planes

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

from the Material Plane, though, the Elemental Planes are both alien and hostile. Here, the elements exist in their purest form — great expanses of solid earth, blazing fire, crystal-clear water, and

unsullied air. These regions are little-known, so when discussing the Plane of Fire, for example, a speaker usually means just the border region. At the farthest extents of the Inner Planes, the pure

Maintaining Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

expeditionary force is organized and distributed (see “Marching Orders”), the players must also institute a clear chain of command. One or more of the adventurers might be the field commanders of the expanded

party, while others serve as lieutenants. Likewise, the adventurers might appoint some of the NPCs to command positions. Without a clear chain of command, information might not go to the right people

Lords of Dust Campaign Themes

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

mortals to do specific deeds. For example, one shred of the Prophecy could stipulate that King Boranel has to be killed by one of the characters. The Lords of Dust could easily kill Boranel themselves, but

devious that it is often impossible to discern a pattern to their actions until their plans have come to fruition and the connections have finally been made clear. (You could retroactively decide that what you intended as unconnected encounters were all part of the plan from the beginning!)

Inner Planes

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

physical essence and elemental nature of air, earth, fire, and water. The entire substance of the Elemental Plane of Fire, for example, is suffused with the fundamental nature of fire: energy, passion

: great expanses of solid earth, blazing fire, crystal-clear water, and unsullied air. Any foreign substance is extremely rare; little air can be found in the outer reaches of the Plane of Earth, and

Rules of Conduct

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

it’s not even clear to other residents of Prismeer when a rule has been broken. For example, brigands are able to take what they want from other folk without paying for it, and nothing bad seems to

realm. (For example, Bavlorna Blightstraw considers herself the owner of Hither and everything in it.) Also, the hags are far less inclined to punish those who break the rules than Zybilna was, and

Travel in the Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

of the tricks to navigating a Domain of Delight, including magical shortcuts. A shortcut can also be found by accident or learned in some other way. For example, a traveler might wake from a vivid

the Feywild, and that’s all. For example, it might expedite travel from the edge of an archfey’s domain to the entrance of the archfey’s lair but not the other way around, and it wouldn’t shorten the

Arresting Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

might allow fugitive characters to forge alliances with NPCs who can help clear their names. If the threat of arrest becomes tedious, you can switch to the second approach, which is to merely inform the

influence the outcome; for example, a successful Charisma (Persuasion) check might enable a character to bribe an official or sow enough doubt in the mind of a magistrate to have the case thrown out

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