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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
between its parts however you desire. The more discordant and unexpected a horror’s parts, the more unsettling it might be.
Mist Horrors
Some who wander into the Land of the Mists seek to stay
that combines multiple fears when it encounters a group, like a wolf with snakes for eyes or a drowned giant that resembles an estranged parent. Mist horrors can’t persist for long outside the
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
and unexpected a horror’s parts, the more unsettling it might be.
Mist Horrors
Some who wander into the Land of the Mists seek to stay hidden in the haze. They might even wish to dwell amid
group, like a wolf with snakes for eyes or a drowned giant that resembles an estranged parent. Mist horrors can’t persist for long outside the Mists: after 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
horror’s parts, the more unsettling it might be.
Mist Horrors
Some who wander into the Land of the Mists seek to stay hidden in the haze. They might even wish to dwell amid the endless fog
horror’s appearance are drawn from the fears of those within 100 feet of it. This might cause a mist horror to take on a form that combines multiple fears when it encounters a group, like a wolf
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the Land of the Mists seek to stay hidden in the haze. They might even wish to dwell amid the endless fog, finding it preferable to horrors elsewhere. But the Mists drifting between the Domains of
might cause a mist horror to take on a form that combines multiple fears when it encounters a group, like a wolf with snakes for eyes or a drowned giant that resembles an estranged parent. Mist horrors
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
unexpected a horror’s parts, the more unsettling it might be.
Mist Horrors
Some who wander into the Land of the Mists seek to stay hidden in the haze. They might even wish to dwell amid the endless
mist horror’s appearance are drawn from the fears of those within 100 feet of it. This might cause a mist horror to take on a form that combines multiple fears when it encounters a group, like a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
pit fiend to buy back the soul of a legendary hero.
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A group of adult red dragon;adult red and adult silver dragon;silver dragons set aside their differences to learn wisdom from an ancient
, and tunnel networks deep within the earth. They favor warm spaces, particularly in volcanic regions. Over time, their psychic presence seeps into the land surrounding their lairs, expanding their
Firbolg
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
the group’s needs, but the effect each action will have on the forest and the rest of the natural world. Firbolg tribes would rather go hungry than strain the land during a famine.
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heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life.
In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
’drik. Tens of thousands of years ago, the elves rose up against the giants who ruled that land. Ultimately, the elves fled from Xen’drik and settled the island nation of Aerenal. There
particular rival who channels the same ancestor, or one who channels a rival of your ancestor?
It’s also important to think about why you are traveling with a group of player characters
Deck of Many Things
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-handedly defeat the next hostile monster or group of monsters you encounter, you gain experience points enough to gain one level. Otherwise, this card has no effect.
Donjon. You disappear and become
property vanishes. Businesses, buildings, and land you own are lost in a way that alters reality the least. Any documentation that proves you should own something lost to this card also disappears
Human
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pages were tales of bold heroes, strange and fierce animals, mighty primitive gods, and a magic that was part and fabric of that distant land.
— Elaine Cunningham, Daughter of the Drow
In the
, striving to leave a lasting legacy. Individually and as a group, humans are adaptable opportunists, and they stay alert to changing political and social dynamics.
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Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
’drik. Tens of thousands of years ago, the elves rose up against the giants who ruled that land. Ultimately, the elves fled from Xen’drik and settled the island nation of Aerenal. There
particular rival who channels the same ancestor, or one who channels a rival of your ancestor?
It’s also important to think about why you are traveling with a group of player characters
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
undetected and don’t give their targets reason to harm them. For example, a group of city kobolds might sneak into a cobbler’s house at night to loot it of knives, leather bits, nails, and
actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair against intruders, and their plans always include knowing the best escape routes and who is
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
of survival and living off the land. They are often proficient in Nature, and can seek assistance from woodsmen, hunters, rangers, barbarian tribes, druid circles, and priests who revere the gods of
: In recent years, the Zhentarim have become more visible in the world at large, as the group works to improve its reputation among the common people. The faction draws employees and associates
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Bloodaxes. Founded in Sundabar nearly two centuries ago, the Bloodaxes were originally a group of dwarves outcast from their clans for crimes against the teachings of Moradin Soulforger. They began
sort looking for a fresh start and a new family among the bold Bloodaxes.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, PersuasionTool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Action Options This section provides new action options for combat. They can be added as a group or individually to your game. Climb onto a Bigger Creature If one creature wants to jump onto another
get into position and onto the larger creature, the smaller creature uses its action to make a Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check contested by the target’s Dexterity (Acrobatics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, or magic to conceal their movement. Regardless of how the characters approach the den, have them make a group Dexterity (Stealth) check contested by the hobgoblins’ Wisdom (Perception) check. (Roll
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Visiting the Night Market Before starting the adventure, use the following hooks or work with players to determine why the group has come to the Dyn Singh Night Market: Connoisseur. The group seeks a
. Market Regular. A character grew up in the land surrounding the night market, and visiting the market is an important part of their life. Coming to the market and showing it to their friends is an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
beseeches them to enter his pyramid and retrieve his royal staff and star-gem to end the curse that blights both the land and his soul. Inside the pyramid, the characters meet the Tears of Athis, a
group of historians and priests from the surrounding regions who hope to restore the flow of the holy River Athis. While exploring the pyramid, the characters must navigate a false tomb, a disorienting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
follow Droki into this chamber, they see him sneaking carefully along the eastern path. They can attempt to follow him with a group Dexterity (Stealth) check contested by the water weird’s passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Krezk Nestled on the edge of Barovia, Krezk is a hardy and self-sustaining village. Burgomaster Dmitri Krezkov scours the land for wine and other small luxuries, hoping to infuse some happiness into
the villagers’ lives. Krezk’s most prominent landmark, the Abbey of Saint Markovia, looms high on a nearby cliff. This abbey is the home of a group of strange, afflicted creatures who work for a young
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
territory to their former minions. The yuan-ti crawled away and hid in a matter of weeks, all but disappearing from the world. Yuan-ti structures throughout the land were torn down to celebrate liberation
implement better tactics. Any enemy who chases a group of fleeing yuan-ti might be on the victorious side of a rout or could be heading into a trap; if the enemy has been encountered before, it is likely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Noble The folk of Saltmarsh care little for nobles and their titles. Although the king technically rules the land, the south has long been left to its own devices. Are you a local noble turning to a
best faces forward and hide the issues you’ve been sent to uncover. Above all else, the king fears the emergence of a secretive group called the Scarlet Brotherhood. Learn about their dealings here if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the land from long before humanity’s arrival on the continent. The elves of Valenar devote themselves to the arts of war. Their cavalry has no equal in Khorvaire, and they combine a talent for magic
rest of Cyre. After the Mourning, no one wanted to challenge the Valenar’s claim to the land they had taken; in the interests of peace, the Treaty of Thronehold recognized the new elf kingdom of Valenar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Religious Order Your group acts in the service of one of Khorvaire’s most prominent or obscure religious institutions. Perhaps you’re a team of devotees pursuing a cause for your faith, or maybe
teachings of your religion in a land that’s hostile to it. Or you could serve a corrupt hierarchy by making its enemies quietly disappear—though even the most cynical mercenaries might become true believers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
1 minute, allowing you to pass yourself off as a native speaker of a particular land, provided that you know the language. Master of Tactics Starting at 3rd level, you can use the Help action as a
. You can present false thoughts by making a Charisma (Deception) check contested by the mind reader’s Wisdom (Insight) check. Additionally, no matter what you say, magic that would determine if you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
character who suspects that “Vilroy” is hiding something can make a Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the changeling’s Charisma (Deception) check. A character who wins the contest detects slight
feather token to land safely, and flees into the crowded city. Each character has one turn to act before the unpiloted skycoach crashes. A character proficient with air vehicles who makes a successful
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
group, consult the Cyran Affairs table and work with your DM to decide what kinds of adventures you undertake on behalf of Prince Oargev. The Heads of State table at the end of the section offers
additional options for leaders who might make appealing patrons. Cyran Affairs d6 Mission 1 Convince nations to recognize Oargev as a sovereign 2 Work diplomatically to secure land for a Cyran nation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
fractious lands. The Dragon Army now turns its attention to the west—to the land of Solamnia, a nation known as the home of knights and heroes. Now, the true war begins. Dragonlance: Shadow of the
Dragon Queen tells the tale of the Dragon Army’s first strike into Solamnia and thrusts a group of heroes into the path of a world-altering war. This chapter provides an overview of the adventure presented
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Adventure Hooks If you’re not using Nafas as a group patron, consider the following ways to involve the characters in this adventure: Lost Light. A powerful curse plunges a nearby nation into strife
to retrieve it. Racing Rivals. The margrave of a land near the Yatil Mountains seeks to weaken his political rivals without drawing suspicion. Having heard of the party’s exploits, he hires the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
speech patterns and accent of a creature that you hear speak for at least 1 minute, enabling you to pass yourself off as a native speaker of a particular land, provided that you know the language
level, your thoughts can’t be read by telepathy or other means, unless you allow it. You can present false thoughts by succeeding on a Charisma (Deception) check contested by the mind reader’s Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Listening Post Conversations Proclaimer Ward steers the characters to a small group of other people in the Listening Post to workshop the clues buried in the “Copper for a Song” lyrics. Proclaimer
Ward introduces them to the five other group members and provides basic details about each person, described below. Each of these five individuals is initially Indifferent toward the characters. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Build Your Group A head of state like Prince Oargev requires a variety of adventurers to do the range of tasks they require. Depending on the kinds of work you do, your party might include some or
land and bringing fugitives to justice. Fighters and paladins make natural Marshals, many being former soldiers who continue fighting the Last War in different venues. They often have reasonable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
aren’t likely to attack the party if they claim to be working in the Black Spider’s interest.
If the characters try to perpetrate a deception as a group, have them each make a Charisma (Deception
) check contested by the monsters’ Wisdom (Insight) checks, and give the characters advantage on their checks if the deception is particularly well planned or roleplayed. If at least one character wins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
who advocate equality and covertly oppose the abuse of power. The Harpers gather information throughout the land to thwart tyrants and any leader, government, or group that grows too strong. They aid
spellbook, the elf privately approaches certain members of the group to urge them to join the Harpers. She speaks with those who exemplify the virtues of the network and possess a desire to enact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
scheming to notice a group trying not to attract attention. The characters can attempt a DC 10 group Dexterity (Stealth) check, with success negating the need to roll for a possible attack at the end of
mob meant to drive away invisible duergar patrols. Derro make active Wisdom (Perception) checks contested by the characters’ Dexterity (Stealth) checks if a ward is activated. Characters using detect