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Suggestion

Spells Player’s Handbook

involve anything that would obviously deal damage to the target or its allies. For example, you could say, “Fetch the key to the cult’s treasure vault, and give the key to me.” Or

until you or your allies deal damage to the target. The Charmed target pursues the suggestion to the best of its ability. The suggested activity can continue for the entire duration, but if the suggested activity can be completed in a shorter time, the spell ends for the target upon completing it.

Mass Suggestion

Spells Player’s Handbook

achievable and not involve anything that would obviously deal damage to any of the targets or their allies. For example, you could say, “Walk to the village down that road, and help the villagers

can continue for the entire duration, but if the suggested activity can be completed in a shorter time, the spell ends for a target upon completing it. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The duration is longer with a spell slot of level 7 (10 days), 8 (30 days), or 9 (366 days).

Solar Bastion Knight

Monsters The Book of Many Things

headquarters. The Solar Bastion knight presented here is an example member of the organization. Customize this stat block to suit individual knights and differentiate them from each other. For example

Phantom Warrior

Monsters Curse of Strahd

master or because it believes it must perform a task to satisfy its honor or sense of duty. For example, a guard who dies defending a wall might return as a phantom warrior and continue guarding the

Suggestion Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

course of action can continue for the entire duration. If the suggested activity can be completed in a shorter time, the spell ends when the subject finishes what it was asked to do. You can also

specify conditions that will trigger a special activity during the duration. For example, you might suggest that a knight give her warhorse to the first beggar she meets. If the condition isn't met

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

have been known to retreat from intrusions into their woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating

might continue to use the child name. Each elf’s adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of respected individuals or other family members. Little distinction exists

Mass Suggestion Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

course of action you described to the best of its ability. The suggested course of action can continue for the entire duration. If the suggested activity can be completed in a shorter time, the spell ends

when the subject finishes what it was asked to do. You can also specify conditions that will trigger a special activity during the duration. For example, you might suggest that a group of soldiers

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

souls of the insolent intruders to his tomb, magically transferring them to his phylactery. Liches who follow Acererak’s path believe that by becoming free of their bodies, they can continue

it to retreat into its ancient tomb and forget to feed on souls. The spells it once knew fade from its mind, and it no longer channels the arcane energy it wielded as a lich. However, even as a mere

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

Metallic Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

player characters are of the Humanoid type. A race option presented here tells you what your character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical

affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead.

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

magic is intimately linked with the oceans of the Material Plane. The dragon turtle presented in the Monster Manual is a typical adult, at least a century old and boasting a valuable hoard. You can

. 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

Astral Elf

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

’s fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your

characters are of the Humanoid type. A race option presented here tells you what your character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order

Hadozee

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

of the game’s fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When

player characters are of the Humanoid type. A race option presented here tells you what your character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical

Thri-kreen

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

member of the human race or one of the game’s fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability

type of creature they are. Most player characters are of the Humanoid type. A race option presented here tells you what your character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s

Giff

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

character is a member of the human race or one of the game’s fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation

identifies the type of creature they are. Most player characters are of the Humanoid type. A race option presented here tells you what your character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the

Hobgoblin

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Maglubiyet, who marshaled them as soldiers, but the fey realm left its mark; wherever they are in the multiverse, they continue to channel an aspect of the Feywild’s rule of reciprocity, which

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 of a

Chromatic Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, including each player character, has a special tag in the rules that identifies the type of creature they are. Most player characters are of the Humanoid type. A race option presented here tells you what

, 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 spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead.

Gem Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

option presented here tells you what your character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast, Celestial, Construct

, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, 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 spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead.

Hexblood Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

option presented here tells you what your character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast, Celestial, Construct

ways. For example, the text of the cure wounds spell specifies that the spell doesn’t work on a creature of the Construct type. Hexblood Traits

Autognome

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s

Humanoid type. A race option presented here tells you what your character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast

Plasmoid

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a

every player character, has a special tag in the rules that identifies the type of creature they are. Most player characters are of the Humanoid type. A race option presented here tells you what your

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

to Strahd is quickly undone. For example, a critical hit might dislocate Strahd’s jaw, but only for a moment; then the vampire’s jaw quickly resets itself. The ability of the Heart of

Centaur

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Centaurs gallop throughout the multiverse and trace their origins to many different realms. The centaurs presented here hail from the Feywild and mystically resonate with the natural world. From the

. 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

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

, continue with the following section. WARRIORS OF KRYNN: SCENARIO 4 The characters reach the battlefield as the conflict turns against Kalaman’s forces. Read the introduction to scenario 4 in Dragonlance

Against the Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

for the original AD&D game. Despite being (in a sense) older than the game itself, these adventures continue to hold a special place in the hearts and memories of D&D players of all ages. The

compilation of Steading of the Hill Giant Chief, Glacial Rift of the Frost Giant Jarl, and Hall of the Fire Giant King was published in 1981 as Against the Giants. The version presented here is designed to be undertaken by characters of 11th level.

Dhampir Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, including every player character, has a special tag in the rules that identifies the type of creature they are. Most player characters are of the Humanoid type. A race option presented here tells you what

, 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

Reborn Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

the type of creature they are. Most player characters are of the Humanoid type. A race option presented here tells you what your character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game

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

Example Patrons

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

Example Patrons Here are some of the most likely patrons for an adventuring group. Presented in alphabetical order, these patrons can serve as inspiration for you to create patrons of your own

Patrons in Eberron

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

Patrons in Eberron Here are the most likely types of patrons for an adventuring group in Eberron. Presented in alphabetical order, the patrons each include an example. Patrons Type of Patron

Example Adventurers’ Guild Clifftop Adventurers’ Guild Crime Syndicate Boromar Clan Dragonmarked House Any dragonmarked house Espionage Agency King’s Dark Lanterns Head of State Prince Oargev of New Cyre

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

Plan of Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

Plan of Attack 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 you, but should be

Retreat from Steel Springs

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

javelins at the retreating Kalaman soldiers. The Dragon Army soldiers shift their attention to the characters if attacked. The Kalaman soldiers continue their retreat south instead of engaging. They move

Retreat from Steel Springs When the characters complete the thirty-mile trip to Steel Springs, read the following text: As the brook called the Inkwater comes into view, smoke rises over the tree

1. Cave Entrance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

—from the area of the plateau where the steps ascend from level 1 to level 2, for example—spot one of the dragonclaws. If characters approach openly through the camp, the dragonclaws spot them

automatically and retreat toward area 2 in the cave, to set up an ambush. If characters approach the cave quietly from the sides, they won’t be spotted. They then have a chance to surprise the dragonclaws.

1. Cave Entrance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

— from the area of the plateau where the steps ascend from level 1 to level 2, for example — spot one of the dragonclaws. If characters approach openly through the camp, the dragonclaws spot them

automatically and retreat toward area 2 in the cave, to set up an ambush. If characters approach the cave quietly from the sides, they won’t be spotted. They then have a chance to surprise the dragonclaws.

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