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Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
), whichever comes later in the adventure.
Throne. You gain proficiency in the Persuasion skill and you double your proficiency bonus on checks made with that skill for the duration of the adventure. In
defeat the next hostile monster or group of monsters you encounter, you have advantage on ability checks made using one skill of your choice for the duration of the adventure. Otherwise, this card has no
Equipment
Mastery of Advanced Weapons requires military training and skill. To use any of the special properties or the Weapon Mastery properties of the Parrying Dagger, you must take the Advanced Weapon
remove it from their grasp. When you take the Attack action on your turn and hit with a Disarming weapon, you can use your Bonus Action later on the same turn to disarm the target. Both you and the
Equipment
Mastery of Advanced Weapons requires military training and skill. To use any of the special properties or the Weapon Mastery properties of the Military Fork, you must take the Advanced Weapon
remove it from their grasp. When you take the Attack action on your turn and hit with a Disarming weapon, you can use your Bonus Action later on the same turn to disarm the target. Both you and the
Equipment
Mastery of Advanced Weapons requires military training and skill. To use any of the special properties or the Weapon Mastery properties of the Fighting Chain, Sickle, you must take the Advanced
hit with an Entangling weapon, you can use a Bonus Action later on the same turn to entangle the target. The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw (DC 10 plus your Proficiency Bonus) or have
Equipment
Mastery of Advanced Weapons requires military training and skill. To use any of the special properties or the Weapon Mastery properties of the Catchpole, you must take the Advanced Weapon Proficiency
Entangling weapon, you can use a Bonus Action later on the same turn to entangle the target. The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw (DC 10 plus your Proficiency Bonus) or have the
Equipment
Mastery of Advanced Weapons requires military training and skill. To use any of the special properties or the Weapon Mastery properties of the Gladiator Net, you must take the Advanced Weapon
an Entangling weapon, you can use a Bonus Action later on the same turn to entangle the target. The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw (DC 10 plus your Proficiency Bonus) or have the
Equipment
Mastery of Advanced Weapons requires military training and skill. To use any of the special properties or the Weapon Mastery properties of the Fighting Chain, you must take the Advanced Weapon
remove it from their grasp. When you take the Attack action on your turn and hit with a Disarming weapon, you can use your Bonus Action later on the same turn to disarm the target. Both you and the
Equipment
Mastery of Advanced Weapons requires military training and skill. To use any of the special properties or the Weapon Mastery properties of the Fighting Chain, Hook, you must take the Advanced Weapon
with an Entangling weapon, you can use a Bonus Action later on the same turn to entangle the target. The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw (DC 10 plus your Proficiency Bonus) or have
Backgrounds
Curse of Strahd: Character Options
toll, isolating you from most people and making you question your sanity. You must find a way to overcome it before it destroys you.
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Arcana, Investigation
cold, dark night, and you were unable to stop it.
6
You were cursed with lycanthropy and later cured. You are now haunted by the innocents you slaughtered.
7
A hag kidnapped and raised you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
" later in this chapter) specify which skill applies if you make an ability check for that action, and many other rules note when a skill is relevant. The DM has the ultimate say on whether a skill is
Skill Proficiencies Most ability checks involve using a skill, which represents a category of things creatures try to do with an ability check. The descriptions of the actions you take (see "Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
” later in this chapter) specify which skill applies if you make an ability check for that action, and many other rules note when a skill is relevant. The DM has the ultimate say on whether a skill is
Skill Proficiencies Most ability checks involve using a skill, which represents a category of things creatures try to do with an ability check. The descriptions of the actions you take (see “Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Skills Each ability covers a broad range of capabilities, including skills that a character or a monster can be proficient in. A skill represents a specific aspect of an ability score, and an
individual’s proficiency in a skill demonstrates a focus on that aspect. (A character’s starting skill proficiencies are determined at character creation, and a monster’s skill proficiencies appear in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Skills Each ability covers a broad range of capabilities, including skills that a character or a monster can be proficient in. A skill represents a specific aspect of an ability score, and an
individual's proficiency in a skill demonstrates a focus on that aspect. (A character's starting skill proficiencies are determined at character creation, and a monster's skill proficiencies appear in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
you have proficiency in the Acrobatics or Athletics skill. See “Proficiency” later in this chapter for more information about skill and tool proficiencies. Difficulty Class The Difficulty Class of an
things in the environment or in creatures’ behavior Charisma Influence, entertain, or deceive Proficiency Bonus Add your Proficiency Bonus to an ability check when the DM determines that a skill or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
you have proficiency in the Acrobatics or Athletics skill. See “Proficiency” later in this chapter for more information about skill and tool proficiencies. Difficulty Class The Difficulty Class of an
things in the environment or in creatures’ behavior Charisma Influence, entertain, or deceive Proficiency Bonus Add your Proficiency Bonus to an ability check when the DM determines that a skill or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
elusive clues and reveal what others would keep hidden in the shadows. Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Insight, Investigation, or Perception Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, thieves’ tools
Equipment: A magnifying glass, evidence from a past case (choose one or roll for a trinket from the Horror Trinkets table later in this chapter), a set of common clothes, and 10 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Body (area M10) or Kwalish’s lab in Daoine Gloine (area O7), whichever comes later in the adventure. Throne. You gain proficiency in the Persuasion skill and you double your proficiency bonus on
one skill of your choice for the duration of the adventure. Otherwise, this card has no effect. Donjon. You are instantly teleported to and confined within the prison of the Monastery of the Distressed
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere.
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival
Tool
for one last chance to win back the goodwill you’ve drunk away.
5
You once defeated a raging bugbear with a hand mirror, a mounted deer’s head, and two kicks to the groin. Later, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
when making a D20 Test that uses something, such as a skill, in which the creature has proficiency. See “Proficiency” later in this chapter. Circumstantial Bonuses and Penalties. A class feature, a
throws, and attack rolls. They follow these steps: Roll 1d20. You always want to roll high. If the roll has Advantage or Disadvantage (described later in this chapter), you roll two d20s, but you use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
when making a D20 Test that uses something, such as a skill, in which the creature has proficiency. See “Proficiency” later in this chapter. Circumstantial Bonuses and Penalties. A class feature, a
throws, and attack rolls. They follow these steps: Roll 1d20. You always want to roll high. If the roll has Advantage or Disadvantage (described later in this chapter), you roll two d20s, but you use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
toll, isolating you from most people and making you question your sanity. You must find a way to overcome it before it destroys you. Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Arcana, Investigation
significance (choose one or roll on the Horror Trinkets table later in this chapter), a set of common clothes, and 1 sp.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
them to sneak up on you in the library. Your owlin character might be nocturnal. Or perhaps your character is simply prone to rise later, embodying the common nickname of night owl. Owlin Traits You
wings, you have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You can’t use this flying speed if you’re wearing medium or heavy armor. Silent Feathers. You have proficiency in the Stealth skill.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Coins in exchange for access to Dragon’s Pride. Cheating in the Red Belvedere
Cheating by magical means is nearly impossible within the casino. Magical effects that enhance personal skill, such as
later in this chapter for more information about this option. Lars Grant-west Rezran “Snake Eyes” Agrodro, Khai Kiroth, and Nyssa Otellion Nyssa Otellion Master of the Cerulean Hall A stoic and haughty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
strive to defend the weak and oppose evil. Your honor is as important to you as your life. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: An insignia of rank, a
deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Feature: Squire of Solamnia You gain the Squire of Solamnia feat (presented later in this chapter).
In addition, the Knights of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. As Sarusanda later explains to the characters, the priests of Osybus foresaw the characters’ arrival and sowed foul rumors about them to turn the villagers against them. The characters must diffuse the
character must succeed on a DC 18 Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion) check, using whichever skill is appropriate. A character who casts Calm Emotions on the mob’s area has advantage on this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
Homestead are extraordinary. That’s partly due to Arthur’s magical experiments and his skill with druidic magic. But there’s another, more ominous reason for the land’s fecundity.
The hill at Holrow
house’s library (see area 2 later in the adventure).
Scions of the Giant Gods are detailed in Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
wherever you go. Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, the skill associated with your faction (see the Sigil Faction Affinities table) or one skill of your choice Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A
worth of coins from different worlds and planes Sigil Faction Affinities Faction Skill Athar Religion Bleak Cabal Insight Doomguard Nature Fated Intimidation Fraternity of Order History Hands of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
figures. A character who has proficiency in the Nature skill recognizes that these vines and the blister are unnatural. With a successful DC 18 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check made to examine
, the blister bursts with a chorus of distant sighs. A moment later, a spectral figure appears. Memory of Peace If the characters destroy the spirit blister, the spirit of a ninuno appears and thanks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Intelligence check.
Phillip: Does my Investigation skill apply?
Jared: Sure!
Phillip (rolling a d20): Ugh. Seven.
Jared: They look like decorations to you. And Maeve, Mirabella is examining the
drawbridge?
The adventure continues from there, relying on the DM’s descriptions to set the scenes. Later in the chapter, other examples of play focus on certain aspects of D&D play: social
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
among their ranks. Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A bottle of colored ink, an ink pen, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Feature
: Initiate of High Sorcery You gain the Initiate of High Sorcery feat (presented later in this chapter). In addition, the Mages of High Sorcery provide you with free, modest lodging and food indefinitely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Younger as a cowardly cad. He and his father are local annoyances, and they’ll further antagonize the characters later in the adventure. This encounter with Bakaris shouldn’t come to violence, but it
,” a diminutive his father encourages. Personality Trait. “My blood, my looks, my skill; everything about me is better than you.” Ideal. “I’ll force the world to recognize how great I am.” Bond. “I’ve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, Kedjou flounders, then suggests it could be nothing more than overgrown rats. Summoning Secrets During the conversation with Kedjou, characters who have proficiency in the Arcana or Religion skill catch
group. Any character who later spends at least 15 minutes investigating Kedjou’s notes can make a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check. If the check succeeds, the character realizes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
regain Hit Points later in the game.
Skills. Each character can use the skills listed on their character sheet. The number after a skill shows what the player adds to a d20 roll. The higher the
number, the better the character is at that skill. If a character wants to use a skill that isn't on their character sheet, the player rolls a 20-sided die, adding an ability score modifier if the DM
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
spellcasting. The information below details how you use those rules with Ranger spells, which appear in the Ranger spell list later in the class’s description. Spell Slots. The Ranger Features table
, you gain the following benefits. Expertise. Choose one of your skill proficiencies with which you lack Expertise. You gain Expertise in that skill. Languages. You know two languages of your choice from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
spellcasting. The information below details how you use those rules with Ranger spells, which appear in the Ranger spell list later in the class’s description. Spell Slots. The Ranger Features table
, you gain the following benefits. Expertise. Choose one of your skill proficiencies with which you lack Expertise. You gain Expertise in that skill. Languages. You know two languages of your choice from