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was the wind and rain. In the depths of her despair, a lonely traveler took her hand. “I will protect your children if they follow my path. Let them wander the world. They may be shunned and
focused identity helps a changeling pinpoint a particular skill or emotion. A changeling adventurer might have personas for many situations, including negotiation, investigation, and combat.
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jolly dance.
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Sometimes talking to a plant really helps.
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If stumped, I smoke a pipe. And if I’m going to smoke a pipe, it’s going to be a splendid pipe.
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get out of hand aren’t fun for anybody. What satyr wants the responsibility of being a god anyway?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
Crossbow Expert Is it intentional that the second benefit of Crossbow Expert helps ranged spell attacks? Yes, it’s intentional. When you make a ranged attack roll within 5 feet of an enemy, you
to other things. Do the first and third benefits of Crossbow Expert turn a hand crossbow into a semiautomatic weapon? The short answer is no. The first benefit of the feat lets you ignore the loading
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
control. It typically fires after the heroes have had a chance to respond once or twice, get into position, and surround the villain. This second action helps the villain regain the upper hand. Like an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
mark to find his prey. A human artificer touches a creation forge, and the symbol on her hand flares as the eldritch machine rumbles to life. Each of these people possesses a dragonmark, a symbol
the smith, while the Mark of Shadows helps its bearer avoid enemies. The power of a dragonmark can also manifest in more dramatic ways. The Mark of Storms can scatter enemies with a blast of wind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
his mark to find his prey. A human artificer touches a creation forge and the symbol on her hand flares as the eldritch machine rumbles to life.
Each of these people possesses a dragonmark, a symbol
of the smith, while the Mark of Shadows helps its bearer avoid enemies. The power of a dragonmark can also manifest in more dramatic ways. An heir with the Mark of Storms can scatter enemies with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
clothes approach your group from around the side of the prison. His deep blue face bears a gentle but concerned expression. He raises his hand to hail you and speaks in a low tone as his eyes take in
maintain the law and keep the peace, the office of the Guildpact tries to helps quell disputes between the guilds while the Living Guildpact is away. Nassius is here to hire the characters to track down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Witchlight hand background can roll on this table instead of the Trinkets table in the Player’s Handbook to determine what trinkets their characters possess. The adventure includes a few encounters that
together 03 Silver hand mirror with a nymph-shaped handle 04 Painted wooden key whose teeth change configuration every day at dawn 05 Delicate silver cameo with pictures of twin children opposite one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
community of elves might be surprised to discover they have been neighbors of a forest gnome village for years. Forest gnomes are good at making their homes vanish into the landscape. It helps that they
babbling brook that runs through the place. A storytelling session conducted by a group of forest gnomes is a riot of sounds and images that helps give meaning and intensity to the tale being told. It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
. Alternatively, a character can try to improve a person’s attitude with a different ability check. For example, a character can attempt a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check to impress Hurch with a coin trick
or an Intelligence (Nature) check to impress Zakia with knowledge about rare herbs or monsters. A person who is Friendly toward a character helps decipher clues in the song lyrics and imparts the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
dead giff’s grenades was primed but not released when the giff died at the bend in the corridor. At the end of each turn in combat, roll a d6. On a 6, the grenade rolls from the giff’s hand and goes off
baby. He neither helps nor harms the characters. Never Fear, Wizpop Is Here! If the characters are in danger of being defeated by the githyanki, help comes from an unlikely source. The dormitory near
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
ornate hand mirror, producing a cloud of glass shards that damages creatures like cloud of daggers (a 2nd-level spell). She might instead uncork a bottle of wasps that surround her and stitch up her
if it helps her stay alive. After all, a hag that’s not dead has a virtually limitless lifetime to replace what was spent. No matter how hard it was to acquire that jar of death slugs, or that book on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
common origins in the Shadow Marches, and the druids remain friendly with the house and its Finders’ Guild. In the Marches, the guild often helps the druids locate stray aberrations and open portals
larger scale are few, but include the following groups. Daask. The Finders Guild has a difficult relationship with the criminal organization called Daask. On the one hand, Daask is a violent criminal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, engaging only with those creatures whose service helps secure its lair. Few liches call themselves by their former names, instead adopting monikers such as the Black Hand or the Forgotten King. Magic
spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 20, +12 to hit with spell attacks). The lich has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
a Daask gang to justice. The Watch helps, and the characters catch several Daask criminals. However, the characters’ Watch allies don’t seem concerned about whether any Daask members are hurt or
+2 +4
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 11 +0 +0
Wis 10 +0 +2
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Perception +2, Sleight of Hand +6, Stealth +6
Gear Leather
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. The prince has offered Kedjou the position the priest seeks if he helps Kirina take the throne. Barbs and Beasts Kedjou expresses delight at seeing Prince Simbon and respectfully greets the characters
12 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. If they fail, the character still pockets the page but draws Kedjou’s attention. The priest curtly declares he needs to get back to his studies and dismisses the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
other hand, congratulates characters for unlocking the Vault of Dragons and allows them to leave on the condition that they go empty-handed. He intends to see the gold safely returned to the city of
fallen under Xanathar’s sway. If Xanathar is the main villain, Meloon helps the beholder’s forces defeat the characters. Lords’ Alliance. Open Lord Laeral Silverhand (see appendix B) arrives with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
helps establish the stakes and provides ideas that the DM can weave into the campaign story. The DM might work up a narrative based on the players’ initial discussions, and might ask additional
what part of the staff member’s background makes them good at the task at hand. The DM then describes successive scenes based on checks and roleplaying as the crew members locate a likely target ship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Prepare Meals. As part of a short rest, you can prepare a tasty meal that helps your companions regain their strength. You and up to five creatures of your choice regain 1 extra hit point per Hit
you a better ability to discern their lies from their truths and read their mood. Sleight of Hand. Sleight of Hand is a useful skill for cheating at a game, as it allows you to swap pieces, palm cards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, they see it’s stuck through the severed hand of a young woman. The characters have no way of knowing this, but the hand was once a crawling claw and was dispatched by a farmer. Sickly Crops. Wheat
while, but he came back. If asked where Culley is now, Kianna fearfully says he’s sleeping after having fed. She believes her song helps keep him quiet, but she’s tired. As the characters speak with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
ferocity to best advantage, and helps the ordinary warriors to work together against their adversaries. Orc Blade of Ilneval
Medium humanoid (orc), chaotic evil
Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield
of its hit points remaining.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage.
Orc Hand of Yurtrus Yurtrus is the orc god of death and disease
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
track how much damage each monster takes. Most DMs track damage in secret so their players don’t know how many Hit Points a monster has remaining. It helps to have a system to track damage for groups of
can also be marked on index cards or a whiteboard. You might also mark index cards or sticky notes with conditions and their effects or use tokens or some other tangible reminder. Then hand the cards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Daggerwatch in Upper Dura, and its colors are white and gold. Detractors often say that the Sharn Watch favors the Hippogriff and that House Vadalis helps the Pegasus, but the referees always insist that the
thrown or carried, and there are no limits on contact between participants, although only natural weapons are allowed. Typically, a low-level druid or adept is on hand to provide healing if needed—but any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
them to his closest allies in the Cult of the Dragon, granting each the power of a wyrmspeaker. Using the magic of the dragon masks, this Inner Circle of Wyrmspeakers helps Severin prepare the way
knows what to look for can often pick an incognito dragon cultist out of a crowd. Cultists sometimes greet one another with the sign of Tiamat: right hand extended, palm forward, with all five fingers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
presented them to his closest allies in the Cult of the Dragon, granting each the power of a wyrmspeaker. Using the magic of the dragon masks, this Inner Circle of Wyrmspeakers helps Severin prepare the way
knows what to look for can often pick an incognito dragon cultist out of a crowd. Cultists sometimes greet one another with the sign of Tiamat: right hand extended, palm forward, with all five fingers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
presented them to his closest allies in the Cult of the Dragon, granting each the power of a wyrmspeaker. Using the magic of the dragon masks, this Inner Circle of Wyrmspeakers helps Severin prepare the way
knows what to look for can often pick an incognito dragon cultist out of a crowd. Cultists sometimes greet one another with the sign of Tiamat: right hand extended, palm forward, with all five fingers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
lived life to the fullest and who played tricks that stirred up even the gods. Yet, he’s also an example of how bitterness can turn a great trick nasty and how schemes that get out of hand aren’t fun
, and discover their silent secrets.
2 There isn’t a tree or statue that isn’t fun to climb.
3 Nothing wards off bad luck like a jolly dance.
4 Sometimes talking to a plant really helps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
location of the exit portal. Lending a Hand. Helping Dagdra complete her tasks involves a specific process and a number of ability checks, all at DC 12. When an order comes in, it appears magically on
of Hand) or Wisdom (Survival)
Acquisitions Incorporated t-shirt and underwear gift set Dexterity (Acrobatics) or Charisma (Performance)
Donaar Blit’zen Chultan fibers floss kit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
captains are in league with Liara Portyr of Fort Beluarian, who gives them information about vessels sailing into and out of Port Nyanzaru and helps the pirates sell their stolen cargoes. Ships flying the
reeks of spilled beer, old food, and stale tobacco smoke. The proprietor is Bosco Daggerhand (NE male human thug who wears a ring of animal influence), so called because he never shakes anyone’s hand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the iceberg, Barking Seal proposes a contest: the village’s champion against any warrior among the strangers. If the champion wins, the characters must hand over some of their fine steel weapons and
helps him back onto his feet, she surreptitiously casts cure wounds. If a player states specifically that a character is watching the crowd for signs of interference, that character can attempt a DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
against a disastrous financial decision. That person then helps the character in gratitude.
Oddlewin Small Fey (Goblinoid), Chaotic Neutral
Armor Class 13 (leather armor)
Hit Points 21 (6d6
. Oddlewin casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At will: Mage Hand, Tasha’s Hideous Laughter
Bonus Actions
Nimble Escape. Oddlewin takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
planetar dies by its own hand or at the hands of the characters, Torm bestows on each character a blessing of protection (see “Supernatural Gifts” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). This
25,000 gp or more changes its attitude to friendly. Raxxus won’t hurt the characters if it’s indifferent toward them and helps the characters if it’s friendly toward them. The nycaloth’s disposition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
iceberg, Barking Seal proposes a contest: the village’s champion against any warrior among the strangers. If the champion wins, the characters must hand over some of their fine steel weapons and sail
allies. Despite this, however, Bonecarver aids Orcaheart during the fight if she can. She positions herself so that when he is struck, he can fall backward and land in front of her. When she helps him
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
morkoth freely gives away what it owns. Morkoths exist to acquire, and they give up possessions only if doing so helps their hoard grow. A morkoth knows every object in its collection and can track its
spell attacks). The morkoth has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): acid splash, mage hand, mending, ray of frost, shocking grasp
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify
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
some other token Alternatively, you can hand out special d20s to represent inspiration. When a player spends inspiration, he or she rolls the die and then hands it back to you. If the player instead