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Brain Breaker

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

one’s Intelligence score, but can’t sense anything else about it. A creature protected by a mind blank spell, a nondetection spell, or similar magic can’t be perceived in this manner

breakers look like giant brains with stout legs, and they wear steel armor made from interlocked links of Ilvaash’s runes (knots of tentacles, brains, and jagged lines reminiscent of jaws).Psychic

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

If you’re considering taking a scaled one along on an adventure, remember this important fact. The strange, inhuman glint in its eyes as it looks you over is the same look you might give a

smooth-skins is far greater. Despite their alien outlook, some lizardfolk make an effort to understand and, in their own manner, befriend people of other races. Such lizardfolk make faithful and

Domain Theme

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

cast. Tree branches look like skeletal fingers, night creatures slink and flutter about, and skull-like faces appear on plants, stones, and sprites’ wings. 4 Inquisitive. Creatures in this domain are

they’ve heard to their masters. 5 Kaleidoscopic. This domain is a riot of everchanging colors. Plants come in a dazzling array of colors, flowers change color to suit the prevailing mood, and Fey wear

Sigil at a Glance

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

Sigil at a Glance Once inside the city, a visitor is greeted by a vast urban tangle of bladed buildings in a wild array of architectural styles. Built within a great ring, the city curves before and

. Sigil is built to the edges of the ring, forming a wall of structures along its border. Anyone who climbs atop this outer wall of buildings can look out over the edge into an empty sky. Few who cross the

Lizardfolk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Lizardfolk If you’re considering taking a scaled one along on an adventure, remember this important fact. The strange, inhuman glint in its eyes as it looks you over is the same look you might give a

smooth-skins is far greater. Despite their alien outlook, some lizardfolk make an effort to understand and, in their own manner, befriend people of other races. Such lizardfolk make faithful and skilled allies.

Step 3: Determine Ability Scores

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

1 explains what each ability means. Generate Your Scores Determine your ability scores by using one of the following three methods. Your DM might prefer you to use a particular one. Standard Array

, and Charisma, keeping in mind your class’s primary ability. Fill in the ability modifiers as well. If you’re using the Standard Array option, consult the Standard Array by Class table for suggestions

Step 3: Determine Ability Scores

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Array. Use the following six scores for your abilities: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8. Random Generation. Roll four d6s and record the total of the highest three dice. Do this five more times, so you have

, Wisdom, and Charisma, keeping in mind your class’s primary ability. Fill in the ability modifiers as well. If you’re using the Standard Array option, consult the Standard Array by Class table for

Pickshine Mines

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

have engineered the access tunnels in such a way that only one known entrance leads to the mine complex, and this entrance is defended by four galeb duhr disguised to look like ordinary boulders and

caverns where the svirfneblin harvest all manner of gems. All the main routes to Blingdenstone intersect near the mine complex’s main entrance, meaning the characters are likely to pass it before

Khyber

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

aberrations, fiends, and all manner of monsters. Any time someone descends below the surface of the world, they enter Khyber. But the underworld takes two very different forms. First is the natural realm

array of demiplanes, each stranger than the last. When descending into a chasm, you could find a labyrinth inhabited by demons or discover a realm consisting of the guts of a colossal living creature

Joining Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

the characters and try to recruit them. This book’s introduction describes the various factions and what they look for in recruits. The characters need not all join the same faction, and some might

quickly follows. The missions and the manner in which they can be completed are described in the tables throughout this section. You can use missions from these tables or replace any of them with ones of

7. Statue of Halaster

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

outward in a threatening manner, its visage sculpted with a look of wild abandon. Its robe is engraved with hundreds of lidless eyes. The statue stands atop a 1-foot-thick granite disk. Mithral Keys A

Cloud Giant Bags

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

lavish items to further boast about their riches. Other cloud giant bags are deceptive: they appear to be small and flat but abound with hidden pockets to stash all manner of items. Giants who carry

creature, worth 50 gp 4 A giant-sized silver ring set with blue crystals, worth 75 gp 5 A large, gaudy citrine pendant carved to look like the sun, worth 90 gp 6 A giant-sized brass spyglass worth 100

Arena Battles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

b’rohgs (see Boo’s Astral Menagerie) appear on the arena floor. They stand fifteen feet tall, have burnt-orange skin, and look somewhat befuddled as the crowd screams excitedly. The b’rohgs have

, “Well done. Now prepare yourselves for the Terror of Doomspace!” Out of nowhere, a three-foot-long, wide-eyed space guppy appears before you, wagging its tail in a friendly manner. The characters have

T9. Chamber of Moving Stones

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

on the floor near the center of the room. An odd array of stone monoliths — some upright standing stones, and others arranged in three-stone arches — stand around the chamber. Six low stone slabs are

beams, and loose rock to make it look like it has collapsed. A Medium or smaller creature can carefully pick a way through the debris. If someone uses an action to yank out a shoring timber, the

Septon Modron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

seven flexible limbs. CoupleofKooks “You ever notice how certain modrons sort of look like some kind of wacky dice?” –Morte Septon Modron Large Construct, Typically Lawful Neutral Armor Class

XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Axiomatic Mind. The septon can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The septon has advantage on initiative checks

Dementlieu

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

come from a vast array of origins and have widely varied appearances. Dapper orcs and down-on-their-luck drow would be equally at home in this fairytale domain. The naming conventions often take broad

fey who live in the Three Odd Gables at the north edge of town sometimes aid people in perpetrating their deceptions; maybe they helped you. Did you look for them, or did one of them come to you? What

13. Skoraeus Stonebones

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

, the giants become enraged and retaliate in kind. If the characters get their attention in a nonthreatening manner, the giants rise to their feet and look at them quizzically, but don’t immediately

7. Halls of Selvetarm

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

dedicated to him. 7a. Cobbleskulls The floor of this 20-foot-high antechamber is sunken a few inches and covered wall-to-wall with humanoid skulls that are yellow and brittle with age. They look like

statue has not been destroyed. Drow restored in this manner have two goals: slay Muiral, and report back to their superior, Zress Orlezziir. The males are named Dhuurak, Jaratlab, Quenmourn, and Seldax. The females are Nizanna, Rezlyrr, Shynlue, and Zilvriss.

13. Recreation Room

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

casks of wine, and a wooden dartboard is mounted on the west wall with darts carved to look like stirges. A drow mage named Elan Tanor’thal (see “Elan Tanor’thal”) is seated at a table strewn with

spellbook. He greets intruders in a friendly manner and suggests they partake of the wine while he finishes his work. The scroll turns to dust once the work is complete. Treasure. Elan’s black leather

Appendix: Stagefright's Lines

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

bumps to come! What manner of ghoul is this I see before me? I feel I have inherited much from this meeting. Knaves, footpads, and liars. I am in good company! Stop saying that! Are you a

? Tomorrow should dawn merrier. The words catch in my throat. I cannot speak them! My hope is shriveled like a grape. Let us make wine of it! That is a goatish look you have upon your face

7. Mad Wizard's Retreat

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

characters approach her in a calm manner, Darribeth smiles and says to the toad on her knee, “Look, Teeha! I told you they’re not demons. I wonder if Urgala sent them.” Darribeth desperately wants to

Rillyn House

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

political figure in Baldur’s Gate. Her manner is brusque but professional. She is happy to deal with anyone who appears likely to further her family’s goals, but she can be ruthless toward those who cross

arrive at the end of each of her turns until twenty have appeared. Personality Trait. “Complicated problems are defeated in the same manner as overwhelming forces: divide and conquer.” Ideal. “The

Appendix E: Stagefright's Lines

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

more bumps to come! What manner of ghoul is this I see before me? I feel I have inherited much from this meeting. Knaves, footpads, and liars. I am in good company! Stop saying that! Are you a

? Tomorrow should dawn merrier. The words catch in my throat. I cannot speak them! My hope is shriveled like a grape. Let us make wine of it! That is a goatish look you have upon your face

The Dungeon Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

reluctant to speak up, remember to ask them what their characters are doing. Be fair. Use your powers as Dungeon Master only for good. Treat the rules and the players in a fair and impartial manner. Pay

attention. Make sure you look around the table occasionally to see if the game is going well. If everyone seems to be having fun, relax and keep going. If the fun is waning, it might be time for a break, or you can try to liven things up.

Phenax's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

that is craftily executed and might offer all manner of clever assistance to mortals he deems worthy. What did you do to garner his attention? What set you apart in his eyes from petty schemers, grifters

him look ridiculous or ineffectual through acts such as these: Forthrightly assisting lawgivers in their duties Swearing and then honoring an oath Bringing order in times of chaos Phenax’s Devotee

Walking Castle Locations

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

a DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check notices the perch and door to area W4c, 30 feet above. W2: Library All manner of tomes, scrolls, tablets, and folios cram the towering shelves of this airy library

mummy has brass eyes, and its sarcophagus can’t be opened. Whenever a creature in the library speaks its desire for a text on a particular topic, the mummy’s eyes magically move to look in the

Bard

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

to get done. Your tremendous array of skills and abilities mean that you’re often the first one called upon to do the hard jobs. And if you’re going to do something difficult, you might as well do it

prestidigitation to blow your hair back, making it look like you have the speed and grace of Corellon themself. Cutting Wit and Wicked Barbs When others pick on you about being a bard, you need only remind

Personal Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Personal Characteristics Fleshing out your character’s personality — the array of traits, mannerisms, habits, beliefs, and flaws that give a person a unique identity — will help you bring him or her

-attitude or mannerisms, or the influence of his or her ability scores. A useful place to start thinking about personality traits is to look at your highest and lowest ability scores and define one trait

Children of the All-Father

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

great height so they would look down on all they ruled. He created a hierarchy for his children — the ordning — so that all would know their status with respect to one another, and would know who among

WORLDS The tale of Ostoria is drawn from the Forgotten Realms. Think of it as a good example of how giants developed on many worlds, as it captures their rise and fall from prominence in a manner that

Narration in Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

attack. On the other hand, if the characters aren’t damaging the creature much, let the players know the creature doesn’t look hurt. That might encourage the players to change their plan. Abilities

watches you closely and tries to parry your attacks.” Help “While its ally attacks, your foe darts around, causing a distraction.” Magic “Your foe gestures in a deliberate manner and utters an invocation

Lyn Armaal, Levels 5-6

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

manner, which means the characters must persuade Sansuri to summon it for them if they want to obtain its contents (see “Development”). Treasure The gold tracery that adorns Sansuri’s bed, if it is all

and weighing 750 pounds) adorn the walls. Sansuri also has a freestanding mirror with an electrum frame (worth 1,500 gp and weighing 500 pounds) and a three-fold wooden privacy screen carved to look

The Planes of Eberron

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

of fire and the idea of fire: flame used as a weapon, as a force that holds darkness at bay, as a destructive power and force for change. It is home to all manner of fire elementals and also to

what is possible. Some can look upon Xoriat and see it as a place of revelations; but most mortals who come to close to Xoriat fall prey to madness. Xoriat is the source of many aberrations, along with the terrifying daelkyr.

Random Encounters (D-S)

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

alarming or threatening manner, she hastily whispers, “Don’t be frightened. We’re on the same side.” Ezmerelda is hunting Strahd, but her efforts to corner the vampire have so far been thwarted, and she

you look back, you see a shadow, tall and still, but nothing of its dimensions that could cast it. If more than one shadow is present, the others are close by but hidden in the darkness. These undead

Beyond the City Walls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

the archmage Zagig Yragerne and abandoned with his demise, the ruins (and the many-leveled dungeon below) are a powerful draw to adventurers who seek wealth, glory, and magical might. All manner of

from bandits. Gorge of the Selintan. Soaring cliffs flank the Selintan River for nearly ten miles. Spanning this gorge, 800 feet above the river, is a stone arch bridge sculpted to look like an

Secret Basement

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

parts, all on the small side. The second table holds a tiefling restrained with leather straps. She struggles against the bonds with a wild look on her face. Standing near the tiefling’s table is an

Incorporated franchises, here and at Tresendar Manor. His instructions were to make it look like Dran Enterprises was responsible. Other than that, he has no dog in this fight. Hoobur attempts to

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