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Orb of Dragonkind

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

an evil dragon, a presence that resents any attempt to coax magic from it. Those who try to wield an orb’s magic but lack sufficient force of personality might find themselves under the orb&rsquo

, freedom from the orb, to spread suffering in the world, to advance the worship of Tiamat, or something else the DM decides. Random Properties. An Orb of Dragonkind has the following random properties

Gray Render

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

protect that creature. Great strength and a ferocious nature make gray renders fierce guardians, but they lack a shred of cunning. Gray renders reproduce by forming nodules on their bodies that, on

to bond with an intelligent creature. When one encounters a suitable master, it sings to that creature—a weird, warbling cry accompanied by scratching at the earth and a show of deference. Once

Dragonborn of Tiamat

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

itself on a success.Champions of the dragon queen are often called Talons of Tiamat. They work tirelessly to free their master from her imprisonment in Avernus, and Tiamat grants these pawns immense

themselves to their divine ancestor. Dragonborn champions advance the cause of their dragon god among draconic creatures and other folk alike.

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, allowing them to lurk in the highest levels and to keep watch on the city below. Hopeless Plagiarists As a result of their lack of creativity, kenku function comfortably as minions of a powerful master

. The kenku lack the talent to improvise or alter a plan, but a wise Master sets multiple plans in motion at once, confident that underlings can follow orders to the letter. For this reason, many

Clan Crafter

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

The Stout Folk are well known for their artisanship and the worth of their handiworks, and you have been trained in that ancient tradition. For years you labored under a dwarf master of the craft

, however, finding a dwarf master who was willing to receive potential apprentices who came with your recommendation. Skill Proficiencies: History, InsightTool Proficiencies: One type of

Bael

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

(see the Monster Manual), Bael has proven to be a tactical genius, earning esteem for himself and his master as a result of victory after victory over the abyssal host. Mammon relies on Bael to safeguard

interests at Mammon’s court, which leaves him free to pursue his battle lust. Despite his lack of interest in affairs outside battle, or perhaps because of it, Bael has gained a small

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

with opportunities for arcane study, although its masters are dispersed across individual wizards’ abodes and lack concentrated communities. You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse

. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on the subjects that interest you. Your efforts have made you a master in your fields of study. Skill

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, create illusions, and even heal wounds. Music and Magic In the worlds of D&D, words and music are not just vibrations of air, but vocalizations with power all their own. The bard is a master

and some measure of natural talent that most troubadours and jongleurs lack. It can be hard to spot the difference between these performers and true bards, though. A bard’s life is spent

Sorcerer Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

unleash its full potential. Whatever their goals, sorcerers are every bit as useful to an adventuring party as wizards, making up for a comparative lack of breadth in their magical knowledge with

master it, or revel in its unpredictable nature? Is it a blessing or a curse? Did you seek it out, or did it find you? Did you have the option to refuse it, and do you wish you had? What do you intend

Giants

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

Giants Giants use their tremendous size and strength to advance the cause of no less than four guilds. In the Boros Legion and the Orzhov Syndicate, they are cunning soldiers. The giants of the Cult of Rakdos and the Gruul Clans are no less effective but lack discipline.

Level 14: Arcturiadoom

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

Level 14: Arcturiadoom Arcturiadoom is designed for four 13th-level characters, and adventurers who defeat the monsters on this level should gain enough XP to advance halfway to 14th level. The lich

Arcturia, who dwells on level 23 of Undermountain, is one of Halaster’s most accomplished apprentices, arguably the most powerful of the Seven, and a master of transmutation magic. Arcturiadoom is

Ideal Minions

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

creatures can put them to use. The kenku lack the talent to improvise or alter a plan, but a wise Master sets multiple plans in motion at once, confident that underlings can follow orders to the letter

Ideal Minions Kenku gather in groups called flocks. A flock is led by the oldest and most experienced kenku with the widest store of knowledge to draw on, often called Master. Although kenku can’t

Dead in Thay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

Dead in Thay Near the village of Daggerford on the Sword Coast, the Red Wizards of Thay plotted to extend the evil reach of their land and its master, the lich lord Szass Tam. At a site called

would surely overthrow and take control of the North. However, groups of heroes recently assaulted Bloodgate Keep and its master, the lich Tarul Var. With the help of a renegade Red Wizard named

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

as the dragon-goddess of all chromatic dragons, and as the master of their racial god, Kurtulmak. Arcane Magic Users Unlike some other humanoids, kobolds don’t fear or shun arcane magic. They

lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one

Hazlik's Torment

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

learn new magic. No matter how much he studies or researches new magical lore or spells, he cannot master them. He can use and prepare any spell he already knows but can no longer advance the magical

Running the Adventure

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

Running the Adventure Lost Mine of Phandelver is an adventure for four to five characters of 1st level. During the course of the adventure, the characters will advance to 5th level. The adventure is

running a D&D adventure, read “The Dungeon Master” section; it will help you better understand your role and responsibilities. The “Background” section tells you everything you need to know to set up the

Creating a Sorcerer

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

blessed with inherent magic but perhaps scarred as well? How do you feel about the magical power coursing through you? Do you embrace it, try to master it, or revel in its unpredictable nature? Is it a

this power for some lofty purpose. Or you might decide that the power gives you the right to do what you want, to take what you want from those who lack such power. Perhaps your power links you to a

Hopeless Plagiarists

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

Hopeless Plagiarists As a result of their lack of creativity, kenku function comfortably as minions of a powerful master. Flock leaders enforce discipline and minimize conflicts, but they fail at

Sage

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

Sage Though Saltmarsh is by no means a center of learning, the lack of ongoing examination and investigation of its environs make it an ideal place to conduct research. The mystery of the Tower of

not a kind master, but he paid well enough. You helped him organize a set of ancient books, identify potions, and verify the authenticity of several alchemical recipes. He has since discharged you

Gray Render

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

protect that creature. Great strength and a ferocious nature make gray renders fierce guardians, but they lack a shred of cunning. Gray renders reproduce by forming nodules on their bodies that, on

need to bond with an intelligent creature. When one encounters a suitable master, it sings to that creature—a weird, warbling cry accompanied by scratching at the earth and a show of deference. Once it

Gray Render

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

protect that creature. Great strength and a savage nature enable gray renders to be fierce guardians, but they lack even a shred of cunning. A Spreading Plague. Gray renders reproduce by forming nodules

their kind. Chaotic Allies. As a side effect of its breeding, each gray render has an overpowering need to bond with an intelligent creature. When it encounters a suitable master, the render sings to

Where Next?

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

instead, skip to the “Vanthampur Villa” section. Having conquered the Dungeon of the Dead Three, the characters should advance to 3rd level before they head off to the Low Lantern or Vanthampur Villa

, casting darkness spells to confound foes and facilitate escape. Revenge Squad (for 5th-level characters). A black gauntlet of Bane comes after the characters with two reapers of Bhaal and a master of souls, who commands an undead force of six skeletons or four zombies.

General Features

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

made of thick, sturdy oak with iron fixtures. Locked doors are noted in their area’s heading and require a master key to open. Sythian has one master key; Vordell, the housekeeper, has another. A

suppressed during daylight hours. Interior Lighting Natural light illuminates most of the conservatory’s interior spaces. Students and servants who lack darkvision use candles, lamps, or lit

Star Forge Adventures

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

giant forge master is close to creating their greatest work, a runic colossus (see chapter 6), but they lack a crucial component. If the characters find the Singing Sands (in this chapter), evade or

Purphoros's Champions

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

Purphoros’s Champions Purphoros’s relationship to his champions is more that of a patron than a ruler. He chooses champions whose passions advance his interests in the world, and he grants them his

for a master smith. 2 Protect a traveling theater troupe as they perform a new play that glorifies Purphoros and makes another god look foolish. 3 Retrieve a sacred weapon of Purphoros that

Guild Membership

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

must possess a background, a proficiency, or a status that the guild values. For example, a character with the sailor background is welcome to join the Master Mariners’ Guild. One can practice a

charge 1 gp per month or 10 gp for a year’s dues paid in advance. A guild can expel a member for any number of reasons, not the least of which is failing to pay dues. GUILDS OF WATERDEEP Bakers

Wizards

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

in the Forgotten Realms. They need to be, as their powers come from years of careful study and practice. Some wizards apprentice and study with an experienced master, while others attend formal

to become increasingly solitary as they advance in their Art, having fewer peers with whom they can share their insights, if they choose to share them with anyone at all. Thus great wizards often take

Roleplaying Strahd

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

believed, that he is the master of his own fate. When he was alive, Strahd could admit to letting his emotions get the better of him from time to time. Now, as a vampire, he is more monster than man

, especially if a person is clever or attractive. Men and women of beauty and cunning amuse Strahd for a time—playthings to possess or discard as he desires. If he senses a lack of cohesion in a party of

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

made from dead darkmantles 20 Cloaks made of scraps from an elven tapestry Booyahgs Spellcasters of any sort among the goblins are rare. Goblins typically lack the intelligence and

. — Elminster Booyahg Caster. This goblin served under a hobgoblin wizard, stole a look at its master’s spellbook, and learned a little wizardry by aping the gestures and words it remembered

Cathedral Assault

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

represent them) on a rampage. The brigands were driven mad by the journey to Avernus, and have now pledged themselves to their spined devil master. Their madness causes them to bellow and gibber as they

move through the cathedral. The spined devil roars at them as it uses its telepathy to order them to focus. This lack of caution and discipline makes ambushing or sneaking up on the group easy

Jhesiyra Kestellharp

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

form. Jhesiyra can exert control over Halaster’s magic gates, keeping adventurers from passing through them if she thinks they lack the might needed to defeat the perils beyond. In terms of game rules

who doesn’t qualify is pushed back without being harmed when trying to step through the open gate. Only a wish spell can allow a character to pass through. As the Dungeon Master, you can suspend this

Locations in the Styes

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

Locations in the Styes The most notable buildings in the Styes are described here. A few of these locations are detailed later, but most are left for you to develop as you see fit. 1. Harbor Master

These two stone buildings on a small island in the Merchants’ Quarter are the base of operations for Harbor Master Tak Merakin (NE female half-orc bandit captain) and her constables (twelve NE human

Orb of Dragonkind

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

measure of control over dragons. Each orb contains the essence of an evil dragon, a presence that resents any attempt to coax magic from it. Those who try to wield an orb’s magic but lack sufficient force

things: the annihilation of a particular society or organization, freedom from the orb, to spread suffering in the world, to advance the worship of Tiamat, or something else the DM decides. Random

Orb of Dragonkind

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

measure of control over dragons. Each orb contains the essence of an evil dragon, a presence that resents any attempt to coax magic from it. Those who try to wield an orb’s magic but lack sufficient force

particular society or organization, freedom from the orb, to spread suffering in the world, to advance the worship of Tiamat, or something else the DM decides. Random Properties. An Orb of Dragonkind

Unwelcome Party

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

Unwelcome Party The characters’ first encounter in Elturel is a gruesome one. A number of innocent residents of the city have been in hiding to avoid the devils patrolling their streets, but a lack

Emporium (see "Wandering Emporium"), in exchange for favors or goods that can help the devils advance in power. As the characters take in this scene, everyone rolls for initiative. On their turns, Lulu and

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