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Monk

classes Basic Rules (2014)

mission than merely slaying monsters and plundering their treasure. Creating a Monk As you make your monk character, think about your connection to the monastery where you learned your skills and spent

important mission beyond the cloister? Perhaps you were cast out because of some violation of the community’s rules. Did you dread leaving, or were you happy to go? Is there something you hope to

Types of Espionage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

perhaps you’re the team that handles situations that other teams bungle. As a group, work with your DM and consult the Espionage Missions table to decide what kinds of missions you might undertake

. Espionage Missions d6 Mission 1 Information Gathering. If information is out there, you can find it and hand it over to your patron. 2 Counterintelligence. Your work focuses on finding, opposing

Azorius Senate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Azorius Senate CRAIG J SPEARING Officer Lavinia stood before the enormous double doors that led into the highest spire of New Prahv, the lair of the guildmaster. To look at her, nothing would seem

. — Doug Beyer, Return to Ravnica: The Secretist Bringing order from chaos — that is the mission of the Azorius Senate. Without the extensive legal code crafted and enforced by the Azorius

Shown the Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Shown the Door When the characters are ready to enter Little Lockford, they’re led to the town’s fortified entrance by Sergeant Yombad Cragknuckle (neutral good deep gnome), the highest ranked of the

Gnomish, Terran, and Undercommon, but not Common. If asked for advice on the mission, the sergeant offers the following information and guidance: Friendly Advice. The sergeant urges the characters to

Hermit

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

the City of Towers? 1d4 Hermit 1 You spent the last ten years meditating on a pillar on one of the highest points in Sharn. A recent revelation has brought you down from your perch; what

hidden monastery in Sharn. Did the master of your order send you out on a mission? Or are you the lone survivor of an attack that destroyed your monastery? 3 You were the lone survivor of an airship

Paladin

classes Basic Rules (2014)

darkness. Whatever their origin and their mission, paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the forces of evil. Whether sworn before a god’s altar and the witness of a priest, in a

quickly by following these suggestions. First, Strength should be your highest ability score, followed by Charisma. Second, choose the noble background. The Paladin Table Level ProficiencyBonus

Spaceship Features

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

effect inside it, and two motorized tracks of handles—one moving up and the other moving down—span the vertical length of the brightly lit tube. A creature that enters the drop tube floats weightlessly

and can grasp a passing handle to be conveyed in either direction. When a drop tube’s antigravity isn’t functioning, the tube is unlit, and its handles are motionless. A creature that enters the tube

Battle at Steel Springs

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

Battle at Steel Springs The trip from Wheelwatch back to Kalaman is uneventful. On their return to Castle Kalaman, the character with the highest passive Wisdom (Perception) score notices the castle

aide discreetly slips them a sealed note signed by Darrett that reads as follows: Come at once. Bakaris is leading us to ruin at Steel Springs. He’s the commander of this mission, and I can’t disobey

Creating a Monk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

choose the monastic life for yourself? Consider why you left. Did the head of your monastery choose you for a particularly important mission beyond the cloister? Perhaps you were cast out because of

suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. Second, choose the hermit background. Level Proficiency Bonus Martial Arts Ki Points Unarmored

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

, and stories indicate it is a place that holds promise for those intent on discovery, glory, and treasure! Rescue Mission. Another party of adventurers, locally based, delved into the Sunless Citadel

single piece of magical fruit to the highest bidder in Oakhurst once every midsummer. They’ve been doing this for the last twelve years. Usually, the fruit sells for around 50 gp, which is all the

Druid

classes Basic Rules (2014)

. First, Wisdom should be your highest ability score, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the hermit background. The Druid Table Level ProficiencyBonus Features

. Similarly, a druid uses such woods to make other objects, such as weapons and shields. Yew is associated with death and rebirth, so weapon handles for scimitars or sickles might be fashioned from it

Demons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

marching against a rival lord. Demon lords only rarely elevate demons to the highest ranks, fearful of inadvertently creating rivals to their own power. Abyssal Invasions. Wherever they wander across the

so to wrest information from it, press it into service, or send it on a mission that only a creature of absolute evil can complete. Preparation is key, and experienced summoners know the specific

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

the Church and the nation in pursuit of the highest ideals of the faith, as they crusade against the forces of evil across Khorvaire. But are they fulfilling that high calling? Or are they just as

mission of the order. Yet it is widely known that he chafes at the political and bureaucratic responsibilities that his position on the Council of Cardinals demands of him. This reporter has learned that

Franchise Costs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

). A franchise’s majordomo handles these finances and makes all necessary payments to Head Office, suppliers, and other agents — as long as sufficient funds are available. Baseline Costs The baseline

franchisees a difficult (and hopefully profitable) mission. Rival groups and entrepreneurs might smell blood and attempt to attack the franchise or take over its markets. Nefarious NPCs will most certainly

Outline

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

, Leosin Erlanthar or Ontharr Frume are likely candidates.) Varram the White. The adventurers learn the location of one of the cult’s highest-ranking leaders—Wyrmspeaker Varram. After discovering that

relic back. Mission to Thay. The ritual that will bring Tiamat to Faerûn is too complex for the cult’s spellcasters to perform without their Red Wizard allies—all Thayan exiles. The adventurers travel to

Ruz Bazaar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

. Characters can purchase crafts, food, festive keepsakes, and any adventuring gear in the Player’s Handbook at normal cost. If the characters accepted Artavazda’s mission, they can spend 10 minutes

highest check notices a halfling merchant watching them from the doorway of one of the bazaar’s shops. This is Emad, and he slips inside his shop as soon as he’s noticed. Emad’s Rug Shop Emad is a middle

Council of Four

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

to grand duke. Upon ascending to the highest position in the city government, Ravengard refused to relinquish command of the Flaming Fist, making him the most powerful figure in the city by far. This

diplomatic mission to Elturel, fearing what the Flaming Fist might do while Ravengard is away. If his worst fears come true and the Flaming Fist can’t control itself, Duke Portyr plans to write a

Eyes of Blood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Eyes of Blood After the characters have engaged with the local festival as much as they please, the character who has the highest passive Wisdom (Perception) score notices a group of celebrants

Rattle where Kianna was working and make sure her goddaughter is safe, while she stays in Promise to organize a larger investigation. She offers the party 100 gp to undertake this mission, and 100 gp

Council of Four

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

to grand duke. Upon ascending to the highest position in the city government, Ravengard refused to relinquish command of the Flaming Fist, making him the most powerful figure in the city by far. This

diplomatic mission to Elturel, fearing what the Flaming Fist might do while Ravengard is away. If his worst fears come true and the Flaming Fist can’t control itself, Duke Portyr plans to write a

Rose Stage Festival

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

ability check results in the crowd’s cheering and whistling, while a failed check results in boos and jeers. Further, the character whose Charisma (Performance) check is highest earns a valuable reward

that complements the action on stage requires a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Insight) check. When a character handles props, allow them to choose the props they like most from the Festival Props table or

Reaching Lyn Armaal

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

wood with polished bronze fittings. Door handles are 12 feet above the floor. A Huge giant has no trouble opening a door. A smaller creature can attempt to open a door, provided that creature or some

place of one Medium character. The dragon can be further bribed into joining the assault on Lyn Armaal, though it expects to receive as its reward the castle itself and all the treasure in it (not counting the conch of teleportation that the characters need to continue their mission).

Bardic Colleges

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

in the Bard College class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The College of Fochlucan is naturally allied with the Harpers, although its master bards are careful to stress that its mission is separate

valves, glaur sound like trumpets, while those without valves, known as gloon, have a more mournful sound. Hand Drum: A double-headed skin drum fitted with handles along its side. Longhorn: A Faerûnian

Bazaar Chase

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

check is greater than the highest passive Wisdom (Perception) score, the Ashen Heirs escape. If not, the chase continues for another round. Questioning the Ashen Heirs If the characters catch the Ashen

characters’ next move is likely finding the Ashen Heirs’ hideout so they can complete Artavazda’s mission. If the characters lost the Ashen Heir thieves or otherwise aren’t sure where to go next, they

City Inhabitants

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

capture the characters so he can question them about their mission. Grungs A small colony of grungs lives on the rooftops around Nangnang’s shrine (area 18). Ras Nsi regularly mounts raids on them to

and female human thugs of various ethnicities) escort the wizards. The highest ranking mage, Zagmira, appears just eighteen years old, yet one half of her face is wizened and old. This effect is a

Wreck of the Marshal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

port. Three years ago the mission launched, but the Marshal never made it to the first stop. Harpies serenaded the travelers, luring the vessel shoreward until it crashed into the rocks near Saltmarsh

feet high, with 6-foot-high doorways connecting the chambers. Depth. The sea floor is 40 feet below the surface of the water. The Marshal’s highest point is 5 feet below the surface of the water. The

G: Heart's Hollow

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

chapters. The Dragon Hunter As characters near Heart’s Hollow (or whenever you wish to introduce Clystran), the Wash rises in the region. The character with the highest passive Wisdom (Perception) score

(neutral good adult bronze dragon) goes by the name Ness. She uses her magic to disguise herself as a middle-aged human woman, and no one knows she’s a dragon. Nezrah has made it her life’s mission to

Briny Maze Locations

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

of the maze stands firmly shut at one side. The door lacks handles or hinges. A group of human cultists who came to pay homage to Ilvaash didn’t escape the hungry encephalon cluster from area B12

: Prospective Lair This irregularly shaped chamber is very large. Two sets of huge double doors lead in the same direction, but the doors lack handles or hinges. A scaly sphere with an enormous center eye

Academy Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

inspection, have each character make a Wisdom (Perception) check. Whoever rolls the highest notices a suspicious event. On a nearby dock, a hobgoblin academy officer supervising the unloading of a

each sailor who returns alive from a mission into Wildspace. In bringing the officer into disrepute, the characters have surely earned some enemies! Have the players note this outcome for future

Encounter Locations

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

beneath the forest canopy. Growths of green, brown, and gray lichen cover the cave mouth, and a small stream flows deeper into the yawning darkness. The character who has the highest passive Wisdom

, and rat droppings are evident on every surface. The pots and pans are rusted, and many have broken handles. A bent utensil breaks if someone tries to repair it, and the bits of spices and other

Spaceship Locations, Level 2

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

of handles. Eight binocular-like viewing devices are bolted along the walkway, allowing creatures to observe the garden (areas S56–S60) below. Objects viewed through these devices are magnified to

similar magic, the diary gives a first-hand account of the ship’s mission and the mold outbreak (detailed in this adventure’s background) from the perspective of a maintenance worker. On the last page

Wedding Itinerary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

the mayhem and roleplaying opportunity created by their NPCs’ goals, some might have trouble reconciling these goals with their desire to accomplish their franchise mission. Downplaying a secret goal

overhead when they first met. Ask any characters within earshot (as they will be if they’re acting as tag-along wedding guests) to make Wisdom (Perception) checks, with the highest check overhearing

Upper Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

display illusory images of that creature from different time periods. The jar closest to the floor shows the creature in its youth. The jar on the middle tier shows the creature as it is now. The highest

depicts a young woman with raven-black hair. The middle jar displays a middle-aged woman with long white hair. The highest jar shows a white-haired crone or hag. The jars are stuck to the table with

Locations E - H

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

triumvirate that handles trade negotiations with representatives of other settlements and disperses supplies among the townsfolk. Each member is a representative of one of the town’s founding companies

their destination on the backs of hippogriffs. If the characters impress upon him the urgency of their mission, Lord Cavilos commands his fellow knights to fly the characters where they need to go, then

Fortress Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

with ivory handles (200 gp) 340 sp scattered loosely inside the container A silver goblet (50 gp) with the insignia of Prince Monmurg—a spire rising against a blue ocean sky—pressed into the bottom

wandering patrol, which arrives in 1d6 + 1 rounds. A direct attack is likely to wipe out a party that tries to kill the entire royal group; the characters’ mission was designed as a reconnaissance effort

Lower Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

carriage’s doors are sealed shut, with no handles, hinges, or keyholes. Zybilna kept the carriage’s magic key inside the vehicle and used misty step spells to retrieve it as needed. The carriage’s crystal

Zybilna’s spy in other fey courts. She returned from a mission to find nearly everyone in the palace trapped in temporal stasis. When she confronted Kelek and accused him of conspiring to overthrow Zybilna

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