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Adult Deep Dragon

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magic pervading the Underdark twists deep dragons as they grow, so few adult deep dragons look alike. Their skin is usually pitted by fungal growths that spread across the body. Although lacking the

-shifts into a Small or Medium Humanoid or a Small or Medium Beast, or it returns to its true form. Its game statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.

Running NPC Party Members

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

topic or theme makes one or more players nervous but they give you consent to include it in-game, incorporate it with care. Be ready to move away from such topics and themes quickly, however.

Running NPC Party Members Nonplayer characters (NPCs) are normally controlled by the DM. However, there are times in this adventure when a friendly NPC might join the party for one or more game

Absent Players

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

background. This requires everyone to step out of the game world a bit and suspend disbelief, but it might be the easiest solution. Act as if the character were absent, but don’t try to come up with any

in-game explanation. Monsters don’t attack the character, who returns the favor. On returning, the player resumes playing as if the absence never happened. Narrative Contrivance. Decide the character

Habits of Horror Heroes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

game. Contribute to this by keeping the following elements in mind: Despite a vampire’s bite, an orc hero faces his fears Focus on the Game. Atmosphere requires attention. You’re not embracing or

knowledge when contributing to a creepy scene. Consent Is a Priority. If a plot leads you to consider a path involving another player’s character, always ask that player’s permission before acting. Their

Social Contract

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

consent to include it in-game, incorporating it should be handled with care, and you must be ready to veer away from such topics and themes quickly. While session zero is the perfect place to start

Social Contract D&D is first and foremost meant to be a fun-for-all experience. If one or more participants aren’t having fun, the game won’t last long. Session zero is the perfect time for you and

Mutual Respect

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

-game topic or theme that makes a member of the gaming group feel unsafe (a hard limit) must be avoided. If a topic or theme makes one or more players nervous but they consent to include it in-game (a

behavior is interfering with everyone else’s enjoyment, everyone has a stake in helping to resolve the issue. Setting Expectations Before you assemble a group around a game table, pitch the

Mutual Respect

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

makes a member of the gaming group feel unsafe (a hard limit) must be avoided. If a topic or theme makes one or more players nervous but they consent to include it in-game (a soft limit), incorporate

behavior is interfering with everyone else’s enjoyment, everyone has a stake in helping to resolve the issue. Setting Expectations Before you assemble a group around a game table, pitch the

4. Residences

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

villagers assume that the ornate runes are purely decorative, but any character who understands Infernal can translate the script as follows: “Let all who enter this home without the consent of its

Nespers, a human family of pumpkin and squash farmers. The goblins, Blik and Flik, are wearing eyeless, hollowed-out pumpkins on their heads and playing a game of blind tag. While wearing the pumpkins, the

Quest: Official Errands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

beyond the keep. However, the map is sorely lacking in detail, and few are willing to brave the wilds to properly survey them—but you look like you’re made of sterner stuff. “If you help me finish my

Elandra. Rumors “Every night, the tavern hosts a rowdy little drinking game with prizes. It’s not for me.” (True) “Kalista, the keep’s blacksmith, doesn’t sell weapons to adventurers. If you want to

Goliaths

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, Elanithino, Gathakanathi, Kalagiano, Katho-Olavi, Kolae-Gileana, Ogolakanu, Thuliaga, Thunukalathi, Thuunlakalaga Goliath Player Characters With your consent, any player in your game can play a goliath

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Primordial if the characters want to join them in a game of rock tossing. If the characters don’t understand their words, the galeb duhr try to get the idea across through pantomime. The goal of the game is

Yemi’s plight, Nakari revealed her true draconic nature and, with the maestro’s consent, used a Spell Scroll of Sequester to make it impossible for enemies to find Yemi. After a century in hiding

Skytower Shelter Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

wooden bars seal the gate. The blades affixed to the gate and the surrounding barricade make climbing impossible. The goliaths attack anyone who bypasses the gate without Arn’s consent. Nine goliath

children of Wyrmdoom to a game of goat-ball. One of the children of Wyrmdoom, angered at being knocked off her perch, threw the ball at one of our griffons and struck it in the head. It wounded her in return

N9. Vistani Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

female humans) emerge from three of the surrounding wagons (area N9g) and arrive at the tent with weapons drawn in 2 rounds. Luvash won’t meddle in the characters’ affairs without Strahd’s consent

. Each of these wagons contains three Vistani (CN male and female human bandits). The Vistani are playing a dice game for favors, since they have no money. They respond to sounds of alarm by drawing

City Locations

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

City Locations The locations detailed here can serve as a good starting point for your campaign. Use them as examples when fleshing out new locations for your game. Black Dragon Inn This three-story

magic to enter or leave the shop without the consent of its proprietor, Morley, whose quarters take up the second floor. Morley is an Adult Copper Dragon (Chaotic Good) who spends his days shape

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