guides contained learn

Goblin Psi Brawler

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

other Aberrations, which help them transform in return for their service as shock troops. Regardless, the result is the same: a goblin with unnatural and barely contained psychic power. Psionic goblins

often struggle to handle the turbulent psychic energy within their minds and bodies. Those psionic goblins who learn how to safely tap into this psychic power are formidable forces in combat. Psionic

Goblin Psi Commander

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

with other Aberrations, which help them transform in return for their service as shock troops. Regardless, the result is the same: a goblin with unnatural and barely contained psychic power. Psionic

goblins often struggle to handle the turbulent psychic energy within their minds and bodies. Those psionic goblins who learn how to safely tap into this psychic power are formidable forces in combat

Mark of Making Human

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

night at bay. Smith, carpenter, alchemist—the best all carry my seal. —Baron Merrix d’Cannith The Mark of Making guides its bearer through any act of creation. The bearer of the

-marked Cannith forgeholds use streamlined forms of production to quickly produce common goods. Even independent artisans often learn their trade at Cannith academies and adhere to Cannith standards

The Lost Golem

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

The Lost Golem Adventurers who read the story of the lost golem in Alkazaar’s Appendix learn the following facts about the one quest Alkazaar couldn’t complete: Alkazaar was searching for a Nether

clues about the golem, but it was in purple worm territory. He followed the Bedine guides until a sandstorm obscured the route. The camels ran off, and, after losing his guides and his transportation

Chapter 3: Dwellers of the Forbidden City

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

must contend with miles of trackless jungle inhabited by natural predators, cannibals, and the remnants of Ras Nsi’s undead army. Even skilled guides have difficulty threading their way through. To

enter the Tomb of the Nine Gods, adventurers must tread cautiously, contend with the dwellers of the ruined city, and learn all they can about the nine trickster gods of Omu and their ancient rivalries.

Running This Chapter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

the characters embarking on a quest to save Elturel while Ulder Ravengard and Reya Mantlemorn stay behind to organize survivors and defend the city. Lulu guides the characters to Fort Knucklebone

Knucklebone, Lulu guides the characters to the place where she thinks the Sword of Zariel is hidden: Haruman’s Hill. There, they meet Jander Sunstar, a vampire with some information. They also meet

Psionic Goblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

contained psychic power. Psionic goblins often struggle to handle the turbulent psychic energy within their minds and bodies. Those psionic goblins who learn how to safely tap into this psychic power are

Esoteric Martial Arts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Esoteric Martial Arts The Book of Inner Alchemy is an esoteric document on the mental, physical, and spiritual practices pertaining to the life energy known as ki. Contained within it are meticulous

diagrams of the humanoid form, outlining the flow of ki through the body and obscure practices for cultivating one’s vitality. It describes the techniques monks learn to consciously control their life

What You Need

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

adventurers also solve puzzles, talk with other characters, battle fantastic monsters, and discover magic items and other treasure—all while supporting each other’s fun. Learn by Watching A great

way to learn the basics of D&D is to watch people play it. The Internet offers videos of D&D play that show off the tremendous range of possibilities the game offers. As you watch, pay attention to the

Finding a Guide

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Finding a Guide Guides can be retained in Port Nyanzaru or Fort Beluarian. All Port Nyanzaru guides must register and serve under the auspices of Jobal, who takes a princely cut of their earnings and

findings. The Zhentarim also have a black market network in the city that provides guides. Jobal is aware that this network exists and makes it abundantly clear that guides who fail to register with

Chapter 1: Port Nyanzaru

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

prowl the surrounding sea, and the mouth of the bay is home to a greedy dragon turtle. Characters who question locals can learn rumors that might help them survive the perils of Chult. The characters

can secure gear and guides before leaving the city. Syndra Silvane is too weak to accompany them or provide any additional support. If you are running this adventure in a homebrew D&D setting, you can

Rudolph van Richten

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

Rudolph van Richten A scholar and monster hunter, Rudolph van Richten has traveled to dozens of domains, investigating reports of monstrous beings and documenting them in a series of published guides

good this time. One of van Richten’s foes captures the doctor and uses his name to correspond with adventurers, luring those who would learn his secrets into a deadly trap.

The Bedine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

of such kindness. Bedine guides know how to survive in the desert. Stories about the magical destruction wrought by the Netherese on Anauroch make them wary of wizards and abhor magic, believing that

human adult but is also wise to the unforgiving ways of Anauroch. He warms up to kind adventurers quickly (especially if they offer gifts). Personality Trait. “I want to learn about everything

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

great library of Candlekeep, one must furnish the library’s monks with a book not already contained in the library’s archives. Travelers on the way to Candlekeep often stop in Baldur’s Gate

departure point for smuggling the region’s treasures back the Sword Coast, as well as other ventures the Baldurians would prefer the native Chultans don’t learn about. As a result, rarities from the depths of

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

great library of Candlekeep, one must furnish the library’s monks with a book not already contained in the library’s archives. Travelers on the way to Candlekeep often stop in Baldur’s Gate

serves as a departure point for smuggling the region’s treasures back the Sword Coast, as well as other ventures the Baldurians would prefer the native Chultans don’t learn about. As a result

Exploring Sigil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

knows how the characters died. Despite their predicament, the characters can learn minor details about themselves through experiences in Sigil. They might discover they have a fear of needles after

visiting Fell’s Tattoos or realize they have more refined tastes after partaking in cheap food or drink. Consider awarding inspiration (see the Player’s Handbook) whenever such observations happen. Quintin Gleim Parisa the bariaur tout guides visitors wherever they want to go in Sigil

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

creatures that many folk consider risible at best and dangerous only in passing. Perhaps the truths contained herein shall dispel such ignorant notions. Any creature of power can upset the Balance and is

thus worthy of cautious respect, if not fear. Read on and learn that perhaps the derision leveled at these fiends reflects only the fear and trepidation of those who would mock them. And perhaps if

Tenets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

initiation, which includes a solemn oath of secrecy, learn deeper truths that build upon the basic tenets of the group: Preexistent Souls. The souls of mortal beings have always existed and aren’t part of

divinatory card readings, lend psychic energy to the All-Consuming Star, hastening the completion of its mission. Deck of Many Things. The magic contained within the cards of the original Deck of Many

Detention Monitors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

contained chemical substances that, unless recovered quickly and stored properly, could become unstable. Unwilling to frighten the students, the instructor keeps this information quiet for now

select ones who suit your game. Instructor Minexes, wants to see everyone learn the value of teamwork during detention. After introducing himself and welcoming everyone to the Detention Bog, he

G: Heart's Hollow

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

in the Northern Wastes. The locals also know much about the region. If the characters have missed any important information during their exploration, they might learn it from Clystran, Ness, or

convince residents of Heart’s Hollow to aid them in their travels. If they do, the characters gain the following benefits: Clystran the Guide. If Clystran guides the characters in the Northern Wastes, the

Fractine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures

damage as it passes through them. A fractine can also imprison a creature inside a demiplane contained within its two-dimensional form, the prisoner’s distorted reflection visible in the fractine’s

away. I think it feeds on magical energy. This entity has piqued my curiosity. I must learn more. To the library at Starhold! —Emilou the Charismatic, Warlock and Scion of Acamar Fractine Large

Nightstone

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

miles, you hear the ringing of a bell. The sound grows louder as Nightstone comes into view. A river flows around the settlement, forming a moat. The village itself is contained within a wooden palisade

, and sent a band of goblins to plunder the abandoned village. Characters who capture and interrogate these goblins can learn where the villagers are located. The following warning signs indicate that

Therno Lake Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

, the creature takes half as much damage only. L2: Lake Where a mountain spur divides two branches of the valley, an elongated, V-shaped lake extends across the pass, contained by a dam to the south

hunters’ most precious trophies: a pair of large golden antlers. (The antlers can be found in area D6 of the derro lair, which is detailed earlier in this adventure.) If the characters learn what the derro

Bard Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Harmony with the Cosmos Bards of the College of Dance know that the Words of Creation can’t be contained within speech or song; the words are uttered by the movements of celestial bodies and flow

You learn to use your wit to supernaturally distract, confuse, and otherwise sap the confidence and competence of others. When a creature that you can see within 60 feet of yourself makes a damage roll

Merchants' Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

guides.” This ritual takes 24 hours, during which Zitembe sees visions of “a jungle city far to the south, enclosed by cliffs and crawling with snakes” and “a black obelisk draped in vines.” He dared

one’s hair, and learn to dress in a manner that suits the individual’s body, profession, and the climate. Newcomers to the temple must make a Charisma check. Those who score 15 or higher are welcomed as

Starting Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

spell contained in it: 5 pp for 1st level, 25 pp for 2nd or 3rd level, 100 pp for 4th or 5th level, 250 pp for 6th or 7th level, and 500 pp for 8th or 9th level. Once she has paid for 7,500 pp worth of

with the Xanathar Guild and gauge interest in setting up a slave trade in Skullport, far from the eyes of Waterdavian authorities. Esvele didn’t learn of this meeting until after Kressando vanished, and

Monk: Way of the Ascendant Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

stretches meditating in the region around an ancient dragon’s lair, absorbing that lair’s ambient magic. 5 You found a scroll written in Draconic that contained inspiring new techniques. 6

long rest. Draconic Strike. When you damage a target with an unarmed strike, you can change the damage type to acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison. Tongue of Dragons. You learn to speak, read, and

Court of Air

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

error of his ways and seek out a better life. He adopted the name Little One, to honor the halfling whose life he cut short. Shunned by polite society, Little One came to Candlekeep hoping to learn as

book or pay an additional price to have it delivered. Spellbooks. A copy of a spellbook costs 50 gp per level of spells contained within it. For example, a spellbook that contains two 3rd-level spells

Academy

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

institution with which you’re aligned. Academy Type d6 Academy Types 1 Boarding School. Students and faculty enjoy a familial relationship on a self-contained campus. 2 Arcane Enclave. Drawn

Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion skills by this method, as if you were learning a language. A character can learn only one of these skills in this way. Academy Contact How much autonomy you have in

Feywild Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

can be cosmetically reinterpreted in the Feywild: Crown of Madness. The crown is made from gingerbread with icing filigree and candy gems. Find the Path. A pixie-like spirit appears and guides the

sufficient incentive to move elsewhere, or the two archfey learn to live with each other (and other denizens of the region must answer to both). An archfey whose Domain of Delight doesn’t overlap with

Ascendant Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

, guides, wanderers Epithet: Seekers The Mind’s Eye sees experience and exploration as the means of fully realizing one’s own potential. By taking in the challenges and wonders of the multiverse

state of superior being. Factol Saladryn (neutral, elf archmage) guides the relatively young faction. She rarely sojourns beyond Sigil anymore, sacrificing her own journey of personal discovery to lead

Lost Spire Locations (P9-P16)

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

forthcoming. It is self-aware enough to know what it is, but it can’t grow or learn in its current form. It asks the characters to help it become a flesh-and-blood creature like the wizard who created

spine identical to the one that appears on the shield guardian’s control amulet in area P12. The spellbook disintegrates a few seconds after the chest is opened. Whatever spells it once contained are

N2. Blue Water Inn

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

characters are looking for guides or information about the land of Barovia, Szoldar and Yevgeni can be of service. They aren’t afraid to venture beyond Vallaki’s walls during the day, and they know the

woods and valley well. They’re willing to serve as guides for 5 gp per day, or to provide directions to important landmarks in exchange for free drinks. They think it’s foolish to travel “this cursed

Ruinous Citadel Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

on the map’s lowest edge represents the Ruinous Sea. Characters who investigate the map learn the following: Glowing Dots. The glowing dots represent groups of troops, but they aren’t detailed enough

, chitin, and gnashing teeth presses against the stones from the other side. The circle of stones shudders, and you realize the monstrous thing contained on the other side is expanding the circle

N3. Burgomaster's Mansion

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

subjects. N3l. Library Floor-to-ceiling shelves line every wall of this windowless room, and the number of books contained here is nothing short of astounding.A brass oil lamp sits atop a large desk in

disobedient pupils. The sheets of parchment are covered with elaborate diagrams of teleportation circles. Victor drew them in an effort to learn the teleportation circle spell, which he’s still trying

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