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structured life of ascetic withdrawal helps them cultivate the physical and mental focus they need to harness their power. Other Monks believe that immersing themselves in the vibrant confusion of life helps
proficiency above, Explorer's Pack, and 11 GP; or (B) 50 GP
Monks use rigorous combat training and mental discipline to align themselves with the multiverse and focus their internal reservoirs of
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Healing can save a life with a touch, restoring vitality and the will to live. When dealing with mundane medicine, the mark helps its bearer sense the nature of maladies, aiding them in finding a
cure. When equipped with dragonshard focus items, the mark can even draw the dead back from the depths of Dolurrh.
House Jorasco
Leader: Ulara d’Jorasco
Headquarters: Vedkyar Enclave (Vedykar
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
in the other humanoids and makes them less helpful in battle.
Utility and Survival
The lizardfolk mindset might seem unnecessarily cruel, but it helps them survive in a hostile environment. The
swamps they inhabit are filled with a staggering variety of threats. Lizardfolk focus on survival above all, without sentiment.
Lizardfolk assess everyone and everything in terms of utility. Art and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
can save a life with a touch, restoring vitality and the will to live. When dealing with mundane medicine, the mark helps its bearer sense the nature of afflictions and find the best solution. When equipped with dragonshard focus items, the mark can even draw the dead back from the depths of Dolurrh.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
can save a life with a touch, restoring vitality and the will to live. When dealing with mundane medicine, the mark helps its bearer sense the nature of maladies, aiding them in finding a cure. When equipped with dragonshard focus items, the mark can even draw the dead back from the depths of Dolurrh.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
life of ascetic withdrawal helps them cultivate the physical and mental focus they need to harness their power. Other Monks believe that immersing themselves in the vibrant confusion of life helps to
Monk JOSHUA RAPHAEL A Martial Artist of Supernatural Focus Core Monk Traits Primary Ability Dexterity and Wisdom Hit Point Die D8 per Monk level Saving Throw Proficiencies Strength and Dexterity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Treasure Themes Monsters have treasure preferences, as explained in the Monster Manual. These preferences are expressed as themes, which helps you determine what treasures are found in monsters
battle Implements Coins, trade bars, or trade goods plus magic items that focus on utility Relics Art objects plus magic items that have religious origins or purposes CoupleofKooks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
physical and mental focus they need to harness their power. Other Monks believe that immersing themselves in the vibrant confusion of life helps to fuel their determination and discipline. Monks generally
(B) 50 GP Monks use rigorous combat training and mental discipline to align themselves with the multiverse and focus their internal reservoirs of power. Different Monks conceptualize this power in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Nations of Khorvaire The following sections focus on what you need to know to create characters and NPCs from Khorvaire. For general information about the Kingdom of Galifar, the Five Nations that
arose from the kingdom’s ashes, and the Treaty of Thronehold that helps keeps the peace between the nations of Khorvaire, see the introduction of this book. An excellent system of roads connects the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Utility and Survival The lizardfolk mindset might seem unnecessarily cruel, but it helps them survive in a hostile environment. The swamps they inhabit are filled with a staggering variety of threats
. Lizardfolk focus on survival above all, without sentiment. Lizardfolk assess everyone and everything in terms of utility. Art and beauty have little meaning for them. A sharp sword serves a useful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Transferring Colleges The loose association of minstrels and masters that was your bard college helps to define your knowledge and skills. Still, no matter what your original collegiate connections
, as a bard in an Acquisitions Incorporated campaign, you now focus that learning into your own personal school of business. College of Glamour The lessons taught by the College of Glamour are right in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, refereeing — every DM handles these roles differently, and you’ll probably enjoy some more than others. It helps to remember that Dungeons & Dragons is a hobby, and being the DM should be fun. Focus
helps the other players visualize what’s happening around them, improvising when the adventurers do something or go somewhere unexpected. As an actor, the DM plays the roles of the monsters and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Adventure Flow The accompanying adventure flowchart visualizes the narrative flow of the adventure, which includes chapters that focus on places of interest (chapters 1 and 2) and chapters that focus
chance for the characters to become true heroes of Icewind Dale. As they battle the dragon, the characters are aided by a necromancer named Vellynne Harpell, who helps steer them toward the discovery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Gorthok the Thunder Boar, a destructive force they can unleash against their enemies. A circle of standing stones atop the hill helps to focus the anchorites’ magic to make the summoning of Gorthok
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
of the scholars in Lorehold College. You may use the table to randomly determine the scholarly focus of a Lorehold student or faculty member. The Principle column notes which side of the order-chaos
reader, divining wisdom from the past from the context of ruin sites Order 8 Ruin shaman, wielding magic that helps delve into ancient sites Chaos 9 Tomewielder, summoning fiery magic from the words in old writings Chaos 10 Warsinger, studying the magic used in ancient wars Chaos
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
that helps project their voice but doesn’t provide any of the other benefits. Artisans often know a version of guidance that only helps with their particular art. This could also result in a magewright
having a spell that’s superior to the usual version of a spell, reflecting their tight focus. An oracle’s version of augury might be able to predict outcomes up to a week in advance, as it’s hard to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
character classes, with their focus on dealing the most damage in the flashiest way possible. But in an Acquisitions Incorporated franchise, where property and real estate need protection as much as the
version of what’s going on. Whether it’s obscuring contracts, concealing incursions, or manifesting imaginary staff members to take the fall for your partners’ misdeeds, your magic helps put the best
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
passing through the even-more-unknown realms of the planes. Whatever path your franchise walks, your combat and magical skill helps ensure a safe journey for you and your companions. Moreover, the
encounter, you stand at the back of the room and look dangerous. Just focus on a bit of sensitivity training to counter your predator’s instincts and you can be the definitive Acquisitions Incorporated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Tools A tool helps you to do something you couldn't otherwise do, such as craft or repair an item, forge a document, or pick a lock. Your race, class, background, or feats give you proficiency with
proficiency bonus to any ability checks you make to play music with the instrument. A bard can use a musical instrument as a spellcasting focus. Each type of musical instrument requires a separate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
giant and in the overall rankings of the giant families. No giants count the goddesses as ancestors, but that helps ensure their popularity extends across giantkind. Fomorians. The structure of the
giants—as well as the death giants that appear in chapter 6 of this book. These giants are the focus of this book, so it’s safe to assume that’s what is meant when you see the word “giant” and it’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
2), and the characters are pulled away from the threat of Elemental Evil to focus on the giant threat instead. Here are a few hooks to lure the characters to Triboar, if they aren’t there already
helps Duke Zalto and his drow allies (see chapter 8, “Forge of the Fire Giants”) steal Maegera, the fire primordial trapped in Gauntlgrym. The cultists believe that the fire primordial is the offspring of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
imprisoned means that Levistus can focus his full attention on such matters, which allows him to excel at what he does. A Contested Realm Levistus was not always the lord of Stygia. The archdevil Geryon
threat of attack, helps commanders assess their troops and place them into the various legions as appropriate for the skills they demonstrate. The presence of so many creatures native to the Material
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Tools A tool helps you to do something you couldn’t otherwise do, such as craft or repair an item, forge a document, or pick a lock. Your race, class, background, or feats give you proficiency with
instrument. A bard can use a musical instrument as a spellcasting focus, as described in chapter 10. Each type of musical instrument requires a separate proficiency. Navigator’s Tools. This set of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
for your character, something that helps define your motivations. But if you want to add a little hard-boiled flavor to your character, you might consider a few additional aspects: Do you have a debt
. The most interesting path often lies between the two extremes, but don’t be afraid to focus on one end of the spectrum if that’s what suits your story. Regrets Table 1d10 Regret
1 While
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
from your game’s world, atmospheric focus pieces, or complete distractions. The first rule of creating props for your game isn’t to overdo it. Props can be nice to have, but shouldn’t become chores to
and whisper during tense or conspiratorial moments. Allow yourself to sound uncertain, correct yourself, or pause as if you heard something outside. Ask players, “Are you sure?” Engaging with the suspenseful atmosphere you want to create helps bring it into being around you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Event-Based Adventures In an event-based adventure, the focus is on what the characters and villains do and what happens as a result. The question of where those things happen is of secondary
. Detail Key Locations Since locations aren’t the focus of the adventure, they can be simpler and smaller than a dungeon complex or an expanse of wilderness. They might be specific locations in a city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
husband’s efforts are well supported and efficient. She oversees the trade efforts and caravans to Mithral Hall, Gauntlgrym, and Mantol-Derith. She manages and helps to maintain Blingdenstone’s magical
of svirfneblin spellcasters once trained under the Emerald Enclave but eventually splintered off, choosing to focus solely on earth elemental magic. After doing so, they absorbed the surviving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
group’s preferences. What helps make the game more fun for your group? What type of actions fit in with your campaign’s style or genre? Your answers to those questions help determine when you award
retroactively spend it or are quick enough to award it before any rolls. This approach works best for groups that want to focus on immersion and player agency, where the DM steps back and gives the players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
is Necrotic or Radiant; you choose the type each time you deal the damage. Level 3: Warrior of the Gods A divine entity helps ensure you can continue the fight. You have a pool of four d12s that you
finish a Long Rest. The pool’s maximum number of dice increases by one when you reach Barbarian levels 6 (5 dice), 12 (6 dice), and 17 (7 dice). Level 6: Fanatical Focus Once per active Rage, if you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Points before the vow ends, you can transfer the vow to a different creature within 30 feet of yourself (no action required).
Level 7: Relentless Avenger Your supernatural focus helps you close off a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
pillars, their seemingly dead eyes open wide as if in a state of intense focus.
Silver Pillars. Exuding enchantment magic that dulls will and perception, the silver pillars cause any creature in the
the undoing of Thay. He then turns on the Thayans here, whom he knows won’t stand down, and helps the characters fight. Afterward, Lahnis provides two pieces of lore and the attunements on his glyph
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Cult of the Dragon has been sharply divided. Some of its members pursue Severin’s new vision for the cult, keeping their focus on his reinterpretation of the prophecy. Others still support the
endangers countless innocents.
5 A group of cultists searches for all the Orbs of Dragonkind, planning to use them to bend dragons to their will.
6 A fringe group of cultists decides to focus on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
successful DC 13 Strength (Athletics) check helps first mates Travis and Benham secure the casks. If a character fails, they are slammed by an errant cask and take 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage. Wave
) are trying to reach the captain but face twelve zombies in their way (or half that number if the hammer was abandoned). Defeating the zombies helps to unite the pirates, the characters, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
runestone for 10 days. Rahi the goliath helps a griffon hatchling gain the confidence it needs to fly S8. Passage of Carvings This rough-hewn passageway slopes gently upward to the south. Ensconced torches
monsters into stalwart hunting companions. Later carvings focus on wars against the orcs, when the Skytower and Wyrmdoom goliaths were united against a common foe. Carvings made within the past
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
helps the mortals of the Material Plane. The celestials of Irian are also those most likely to respond to planar ally and similar spells. Irian Manifest Zone Features d4 Feature 1 The waters of a
maintains its temperature and doesn’t melt. An object carved from it can function as a spellcasting focus for spells dealing with water or ice. 3 Abominable yetis lair in a network of bitterly cold