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Rod of Security

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

example, a flower picked from a garden there disappears if it is taken outside the demiplane. For each hour spent in the demiplane, a visitor regains Hit Points as if it had spent 1 Hit Point Die. Also

, creatures don’t age while there, although time passes normally. Visitors can remain there for up to 200 days divided by the number of creatures present (round down). When the time runs out or

Foresworn

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

refuse to abandon their undead state until the duty they had in life is fulfilled. For example, a foresworn might be pledged to protect a family’s bloodline from harm or guard a dangerous artifact

soldiers are present, the area they occupy is considered difficult terrain for all creatures except the foresworn, and the foresworn’s reach for melee weapon attacks increases by 10 feet.

Meletian Hoplite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, ray of frost (see “Actions” below) 1st level (4 slots): color spray, expeditious retreat

typically work in groups and use coordinated tactics to win victories. The three Hoplite Unit Names tables present the sorts of titles used by hoplite contingents hailing from Theros's great poleis. Consider

Skabatha Nightshade

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

. Personality Trait. “When dealing with outsiders, I present myself as a kindly old grandmother.” Ideal. “Children are better off working for me than picking up lots of bad habits

Rod of Security Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

. Regardless of its nature, the paradise contains enough water and food to sustain its visitors. Everything else that can be interacted with inside the extraplanar space can exist only there. For example, a

. Also, creatures don't age while in the paradise, although time passes normally. Visitors can remain in the paradise for up to 200 days divided by the number of creatures present (round down). When the

Imix

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

physical contact with metal objects (for example, carrying metal weapons or wearing metal armor) takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Each creature

drastically, quadrupling in size (for example, a fire blazing in a 5-foot by 5-foot area expands to a 10-foot by 10-foot area). Pools or streams of lava or other molten material are also affected. Creatures

Speak with Plants Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

thickets and undergrowth) into ordinary terrain that lasts for the duration. Or you can turn ordinary terrain where plants are present into difficult terrain that lasts for the duration, causing vines

and branches to hinder pursuers, for example. Plants might be able to perform other tasks on your behalf, at the GM’s discretion. The spell doesn’t enable plants to uproot themselves and

Forlarren

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:At will: expeditious retreat, false life, minor illusion, prestidigitation3/day each: aid, misty step, Tasha's hideous

might present itself as a friendly, agreeable guide that helps travelers survive the Nine Hells. Another is a howling beast that attempts to destroy all in its path. One will show mercy and empathy

Strahd von Zarovich Legacy

monsters Curse of Strahd

the reach of melee combatants and spellcasters, or he flies away (using summoned wolf;wolves or swarm of bats;swarms of bats or swarm of rats;rats to guard his retreat). Strahd observes the characters

against other members of the adventuring party. The Vampire’s Minions Whenever Strahd appears in a location other than his tomb or the place indicated by the card reading, roll a d20 and consult

Eladrin Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

finishing a long rest, any eladrin can change their season. An eladrin might choose the season that is present in the world or perhaps the season that most closely matches the eladrin’s current

emotional state. For example, an eladrin might shift to autumn if filled with contentment, another eladrin could change to winter if plunged into sorrow, still another might be bursting with joy and become an

Owlin

Species Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

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 that has the

, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

Satyr Legacy

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

to forget the constraints of time, to let go of the future and past, and to be wholly in the present moment. For satyrs, encountering life with all the senses honors the gods, and—most

Xenagos as a satyr who lived life to the fullest and who played tricks that stirred up even the gods. Yet, he’s also an example of how bitterness can turn a great trick nasty and how schemes that

Harengon

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

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 typical life span

that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

Aarakocra

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, 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

your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

Satyr

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

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 Undead

, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

Shadar-kai

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

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 character in the D&D

weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

Water Genasi

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, 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 spell doesn’t work on a

weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

Random Encounters

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

Random Encounters Every 4 hours that the characters are on the Darklake, roll a d20 and consult the Darklake Random Encounters table to determine what, if anything, they encounter. If the characters

aren’t moving — anchored or ashore, for example — any encounter is automatically a creature encounter. Darklake Random Encounters d20 Type of Encounter 1–13 No encounter 14–15 Terrain (roll a d10

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

of purebloods and slaves are thrown at opposing forces in the hope of allowing the malisons and abominations time to escape. Survival First Yuan-ti are likely to retreat or flee from conflict if

odds aren’t in their favor. A short retreat might be just the thing to reach a better tactical position, find allies, or to allow the yuan-ti the opportunity to study their opponents and

Deep Gnome

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead. Life Span The typical life span of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character

’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

Duergar

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, 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 typical life span

fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight

Minotaur

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, 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 spell doesn’t work

height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

Triton

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

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 character

ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player

Air Genasi

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, 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

your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

Bugbear

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. 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

randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

Kenku

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’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 Undead. Life

, regardless of race, typically fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly, consult

Shifter Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

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

race, typically fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random

Kender

Species Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

example, the text of the cure wounds spell specifies that the spell doesn’t work on a creature that has the Construct type. Life Span The typical life span of a player character in the D&D

height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

Flight to Steel Springs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

outnumbered. Rather than joining the Kalaman forces in their advance, the characters find themselves defending a retreat. The adventure unfolds in one of two ways: With Mass Combat. If you’re using

the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game with this adventure, consult the “Warriors of Krynn: Scenario 4” sidebar. Without Mass Combat. If you aren’t using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game

Endelyn's Escape

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

Endelyn’s Escape Endelyn is loath to leave Motherhorn, but if her survival depends on it, she moves to area M21 and uses her ornithopter of flying to retreat to the Palace of Heart’s Desire. Her

sisters, if present, flee to the palace as well (Bavlorna on her lily pad and Skabatha on her rocking horse). A tiefling adventurer performs a play, hoping to win an audience with Endelyn Moongrave

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

traditions with origins far beyond the reach of any single human’s memory. They live fully in the present—making them well suited to the adventuring life—but also plan for the future

naming traditions of their ancestors. The material culture and physical characteristics of humans can change wildly from region to region. In the Forgotten Realms, for example, the clothing, architecture

Random Events

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

occurs. Roll a d20 and consult the Random Events table, or choose a suitable event. For the rules on madness, see chapter 2 of this adventure and chapter 8, “Running the Game,” in the Dungeon Master’s

Battle Aftermath The party stumbles upon the remains of one or more creatures slaughtered by rampaging demons. Roll a d10 and consult the Corpses table to determine what they find. A thorough search of

Metagame Thinking

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

Metagame Thinking Metagame thinking means thinking about the game as a game. It’s like when a character in a movie knows it’s a movie and acts accordingly. For example, a player might say, “The DM

gentle reminder: “What do your characters think?” You can curb metagame thinking by setting up situations that will be difficult for the characters and that might require negotiation or retreat to survive.

Plan of Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

Plan of Attack Dragon Cultist This encounter should challenge the adventurers in every way. The characters should be no easy match for the attacking force, such that retreat and escape might be

their best option if they hope to survive. However, if the characters haven’t made escape plans ahead of time, the attackers will have taken steps to make retreat impossible. The specifics are up to

Changeling Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, 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 spell

character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

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