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The Book of Many Things
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Beast. You immediately transform into a random Beast with a CR of 5 or lower. Your game statisticsâincluding your ability scores, hit points, and possible actionsâare replaced by the
Beastâs game statistics, and any nonmagical equipment youâre wearing or carrying melds into your new form and canât be used. Any magic items youâre carrying drop in an
Elf
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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
skill with sword, bow, and strategy.
Hidden Woodland Realms
Most elves dwell in small forest villages hidden among the trees. Elves hunt game, gather food, and grow vegetables, and their skill and
Kenku
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
. The kenku lack the talent to improvise or alter a plan, but a wise Master sets multiple plans in motion at once, confident that underlings can follow orders to the letter.
For this reason, many
capable of flight, and similar objects provoke a great desire for the kenku to acquire the items for themselves.
Despite their lack of wings, kenku love dwelling in towers and other tall structures
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
prefer for the DM to invent these details as part of the game, allowing you to learn more about your inheritance as your character does.
The Dungeon Master is free to use your inheritance as a story
the most equitable solution to arguments.
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Iâm confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
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Thinking is for other people. I prefer action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Wild and Confident Genasi rarely lack confidence, seeing themselves as equal to almost any challenge in their path. This certainty might manifest as graceful self-assurance in one genasi and as
Genasi
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
the households of their genie parents.
Wild and Confident
Genasi rarely lack confidence, seeing themselves as equal to almost any challenge in their path. This certainty might manifest as graceful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
questions: Will the rule or change improve the game? Will my players like it? If youâre confident that the answer to both questions is yes, give the new rule a try. Present house rules as experiments
House Rules House rules are new or modified rules you add to your game to make it your own and to enhance the style you have in mind for your game. Before you establish a house rule, ask yourself two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
questions: Will the rule or change improve the game? Will my players like it? If youâre confident that the answer to both questions is yes, give the new rule a try. Present house rules as experiments
House Rules House rules are new or modified rules you add to your game to make it your own and to enhance the style you have in mind for your game. Before you establish a house rule, ask yourself two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
to your campaign, ask yourself two questions: Will the rule improve the game? Will my players like it? If youâre confident that the answer to both questions is yes, then you have nothing to lose by
magic items. The options in this chapter relate to many different parts of the game. Some of them are variants of rules, and others are entirely new rules. Each option represents a different genre, style
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
creatures can put them to use. The kenku lack the talent to improvise or alter a plan, but a wise Master sets multiple plans in motion at once, confident that underlings can follow orders to the letter
Adult Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. The dragon magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0 hit points
. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isnât useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack.
Creating a Deep Dragon
Use the Deep Dragon Personality Traits and
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Change Shape. The dragon magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0
. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isnât useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack.
Creating a Deep Dragon
Use the Deep Dragon Personality Traits and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Session Zero If youâre interested in using these rules in your game, consider holding a session zero to introduce the rules to the players. Such a session zero allows you to ascertain players
these rules for some or all of the characters. Characters who use these rules will have more focused roleplaying time than those who donât, so you might want to compensate for that lack of âon-screenâ time with additional roleplaying encounters for the other characters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
waste to entire civilizations, invasions of vast armies or extraplanar hordes, assassinations of world leaders. These world-shaking events title the chapters of history. In a D&D game, such events
D&D game. Games stagnate when the story meanders too long without a change in tone, when the same villains and similar adventures grow tiresome and predictable, and when the world doesnât change
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
impressing your players with your thespian skills (or lack thereof). Get inside the NPCsâ minds. Imagine how they might react to the characters, and strive to be realistic. Mug it up. Scowl, smile, snarl
, and television. Adjust the volume as appropriate. An NPC can be loud, soft-spoken, or something in between. Keep the game moving. Let the players steer the interactions with the NPCs. The characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
experiments, and the magical disasters that plague the land. Hazlik claims his apprenticesâ successes as his own, both to hide his lack of innovation and to further his reputation as Hazlanâs greatest
ultimately, to escape. He cares nothing for the domain or its inhabitants, as heâs confident heâll be able to leave before Hazlan becomes utterly uninhabitable. Magic Hoarder. Hazlikâs magical ability is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
his familyâs considerable income on the finer things in life. Heâs a confident sort who likes to gamble. Winning over Roaringhorn requires a willingness to dine, drink, and potentially game with him
guardian by winning a game of chess against the Harper wizard. Zelraun suggests a match after dinner. A chess match takes 1 hour, and the outcome is determined by a best-of-three Intelligence check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
those of humans and other intelligent creatures. The difference is one of degree. For instance, where a prideful, confident human might be cowed by a serious threat, the arrogance of a beholder knows
a game â which is still no match for what a beholder can accomplish with its superior intelligence and awareness. The mind of a beholder is powerful and versatile enough that it can envision literally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Stat Block A stat block contains the game statistics of a monster. Each stat block includes the following information presented after the monsterâs name. Size. A monster is Tiny, Small, Medium, Large
are detailed in âPlaying the Gameâ. In parentheses after the Hit Points, the monsterâs Hit Point Dice are provided, along with the contribution of its Constitution, if any, to its Hit Points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
from leather armor to chain mail to costly plate armor, with several other kinds of armor in between. The Armor table collects the most commonly available types of armor found in the game and
effectively, however. Your class gives you proficiency with certain types of armor. If you wear armor that you lack proficiency with, you have disadvantage on any ability check, saving throw, or attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. A stone pier juts from one end near a winding path. A light fog clings to the trees, making whorls and eddies despite the lack of wind.
Two spirit nagas named Valsyx and Charnyz lurk in the swamp on
, confident in their rejuvenation. Treasure. Valsyxâs prized possession is a sodden book of riddles on the table. The book is practically illegible due to moisture damage, but an intact spell scroll of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
form. Jhesiyra can exert control over Halasterâs magic gates, keeping adventurers from passing through them if she thinks they lack the might needed to defeat the perils beyond. In terms of game rules
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
natural materials that arenât the worked metal that is associated with civilization. Druids donât lack the ability to wear metal armor. They choose not to wear it. This choice is part of their identity as a
of a material other than metal, the druid might wear it. If you feel strongly about your druid breaking the taboo and donning metal, talk to your DM. Each class has story elements mixed with its game
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Type A monster's type speaks to its fundamental nature. Certain spells, magic items, class features, and other effects in the game interact in special ways with creatures of a particular type. For
example, an arrow of slaying (dragon) deals extra damage not only to dragons but also other creatures of the dragon type, such as dragon turtles and wyverns. The game includes the following monster
Goblin
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
and know the most about the territory farthest from the tribeâs lair. These individuals hunt game in peaceful times, and in combat they serve as scouts, foot soldiers, and cavalry.
Gatherers
made from dead darkmantles
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Cloaks made of scraps from an elven tapestry
Booyahgs
Spellcasters of any sort among the goblins are rare. Goblins typically lack the intelligence and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
Monk If a monk uses a staff or another versatile weapon two-handed, does it still count as a monk weapon? Yes. A monk weapon must lack the two-handed property, but nothing prevents a monk from
type of melee weapon attack. The game often makes exceptions to general rules, and this is an important exception: that unarmed strikes count as melee weapon attacks despite not being weapons. When a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
shaft in area X6. Frustrated by their lack of progress, they vent their rage by attacking the characters. The witches let loose their three brooms of animated attack (see appendix D) while they cast
must willingly accept the gift to gain its benefits. A dark gift is described to the creature in general terms; its precise game effect isnât revealed until the creature accepts the gift. For example
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Alignment A typical creature in the game world has an alignment, which broadly describes its moral and personal attitudes. Alignment is a combination of two factors: one identifies morality (good
transformation worthy of legend. Most creatures that lack the capacity for rational thought do not have alignments â they are unaligned. Such a creature is incapable of making a moral or ethical choice and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
Stat Block A stat block contains the game statistics of a monster. Each stat block includes the following information presented after the monsterâs name. Size. A monster is Tiny, Small, Medium, Large
Initiative modifier is an Initiative score. Some creatures that are created by magic lack Hit Dice and Initiative information. Speed. Here the monsterâs Speed is provided, along with any special speeds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Type A monsterâs type speaks to its fundamental nature. Certain spells, magic items, class features, and other effects in the game interact in special ways with creatures of a particular type. For
example, an arrow of dragon slaying deals extra damage not only to dragons but also other creatures of the dragon type, such as dragon turtles and wyverns. The game includes the following monster types
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
characters encounter. If this is your first time being the DM, run the encounters in the order presented.
Trail Encounters 1d4 Encounter
1 Looted Wagon
2 Talkative Traveler
3 Game
(Perception). The character finds treasure the bandits missed (see below).
Ability Checks. When the outcome of an action is uncertain, the game uses a d20 roll to determine success or failure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
warm to creatures of other races that donât try to do them harm, in large part due to the lack of guile that goes along with their innocent nature. Appearance doesnât matter; what counts is a creatureâs
the unknown doesnât feel fear as much as wonderment. Instead of being frightened, the halfling remains optimistic, confident of having a good story to tell when itâs all over. Whether the situation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortuneâs Wheel
gambling hall. The glittering spout originates from the open palm of a statue depicting a confident arcanaloth cast in solid gold. The fountainâs inscription reads, âFortune Favors the Bold.â
Hundreds
the casino. As she pockets the worms for use in dark rituals, Putrice is happy to explain how the luck-based machines work. A game of slots costs 1 razorleaf to play. When a participant inserts a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
is as fearsome as your heavy morals, and your healing ability, bonuses to saving throws, and lack of fear create a trifecta of comfort. Your natural leadership role also comes into play, as the
Looks like trouble has some vacation time coming up. So letâs book it a nice inn.
4 Weâve got a real game of cat and mouse here ⊠so itâs time to eat some cheese.
5 Is that all Iâve got
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
because they lack the power to dominate those companions outright. White Dragon Wyrmling Connections d6 Connected Creatures
1 A pair of ice mephits delight in chasing townsfolk into a white
dragon into eliminating its enemies by inventing ways in which these foes have supposedly offended the dragon.
6 A storm giant and an adult white dragon are engaged in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse