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Eladrin Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

finishing a long rest, any eladrin can change their season. An eladrin might choose the season that is present in the world or perhaps the season that most closely matches the eladrin’s current

You spend excessively on creature comforts. Winter d4 Winter Personality Trait 1 The worst case is the most likely to occur. 2 You preserve what you have. Better to

The Scrivener's Mark

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

. After finishing a short or long rest, each character discovers that 20 percent of their skin is covered in writing that matches portions of The Scrivener’s Tale. The text starts at the character’s

Charisma saving throw or call for the save at longer intervals. Conversely, if the characters have access to enough magic that they’re likely to finish the adventure quickly, the effects of the mark

Build Your Group

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

character most likely chooses the race that matches the bloodline of the house. The Heir can be dragonmarked (with the appropriate marked subrace or racial variant) or unmarked. The house agent background (described in this chapter) proves particularly appropriate for this character.

Wheelwatch Alert

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

Wheelwatch Alert The Dragon Army troops occupying Wheelwatch Outpost are on the lookout for danger. Use the following details to guide when the Dragon Army soldiers go on alert and how that affects

moment—likely after the characters have overcome most of the fort’s forces or as they work to open the gates in area W1.

Curses

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

, whether as part of their origins or due to their ability to spread curses—werewolves being a prime example. You decide how a spell like Remove Curse affects a creature with accursed origins. For

discussed in this section. A creature affected by such a curse should know why they’re being punished and be able to learn how to end their curse, likely by symbolically righting the wrong they

Curses

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

know why they’re being punished and be able to learn how to end their curse, likely by symbolically righting the wrong they committed. How a spell like Remove Curse affects a curse that’s part of your

—werewolves being a prime example. You decide how a spell like Remove Curse affects a creature with accursed origins. For example, you might decide that a mummy was created through a curse and it can be

The Long View

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

The Long View Elves have a natural life span of seven centuries or longer. Not surprisingly, this trait affects their attitude and outlook toward every aspect of mortal life. Events from centuries

ago that are distant or even ancient history to humans might have been experienced firsthand by many elves who are still alive. And an elf’s memory of such events is likely more accurate than a well

Special Traits

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

Special Traits Special traits (which appear after a monster's challenge rating but before any actions or reactions) are characteristics that are likely to be relevant in a combat encounter and that

spell can have special rules or restrictions. For example, a drow mage can innately cast the levitate spell, but the spell has a "self only" restriction, which means that the spell affects only the

Special Traits

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

Special Traits Special traits (which appear after a monster’s challenge rating but before any actions or reactions) are characteristics that are likely to be relevant in a combat encounter and that

spell can have special rules or restrictions. For example, a drow mage can innately cast the levitate spell, but the spell has a “self only” restriction, which means that the spell affects only the

Running Glitch Characters

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

Running Glitch Characters Use the guidance in this section when portraying the glitch that affects characters in this adventure. Incarnations Returning After dying, glitch characters return as one of

settlement they visited. This might occur minutes, days, or even years after the characters’ defeat. They’re then free to reattempt challenges, though the threats have likely recovered. Returned but

Casino Pit Masters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

pit fiends’ attention. Physical methods of deceit (hidden cards, weighted dice, and so on) are more likely to pass unnoticed. A character attempting to cheat in this way must make a DC 30 Dexterity

Windfall’s leadership. Khai dedicates every death in the coliseum to Tiamat. Gaining Khai’s Favor. Khai prizes battle prowess above all else. Should the characters win three matches in the coliseum

Event-Based Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

common example of this type of villain, your villain could be a serial arsonist favoring a certain type of building, a magical sickness that affects spellcasters who cast a specific spell, a thief that

-detailed cast of NPCs. Some of these NPCs fall neatly into the categories of allies and patrons, but most are likely to be characters or creatures whose attitudes toward the adventurers remain undecided

When Clans Collapse

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

individuals in a clan to fall prey to occasional bickering and infighting. Abbathor’s influence affects some dwarves more than others, and even those with the strongest resolve can be tempted to

that can prove useful against the vagaries of the outside world, but that is likely to be the extent of their contact. Under normal circumstances, dwarves prefer to be left alone. Interacting with

Eladrin

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

, any eladrin can change their season. An eladrin might choose the season that is present in the world or perhaps the season that most closely matches the eladrin’s current emotional state. For example

is the most likely to occur. 2 You preserve what you have. Better to be hungry today and have food for tomorrow. 3 Life is full of dangers, but you are ready for them. 4 A penny spent is a penny lost

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

.” The handwriting matches that seen in The Scrivener’s Tale. A folio torn from an unknown tome details the history of Delimbiyran and Phalorm. Also called the Realm of Three Crowns, Phalorm was one of

Bazaar Chase

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

Complications table at the end of its turn. If a complication occurs, it affects the next chase participant in the initiative order, not the participant who rolled the die. The participant who rolled

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

Ilvaash's Anima

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

, Chishinix isn’t likely to suffer their presence for long. She telepathically alerts the other fanatics and attacks. If reduced to fewer than 30 hit points, she retreats to join the others. A2: Refectory

fragments, the fanatic takes the same amount of damage dealt to the obelisk. This backlash affects one fanatic each time the obelisk takes damage no matter where the fanatic is located, even if all the

Magic Paintings

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

, regardless of which side of the door one happens to be on. The chaotic nature of the connection between the spaces means that a door is likely to lead to a different chamber each time it is opened. To

Yams. Any creature that eats from the plate of candied yams is targeted by a faerie fire spell (save DC 15) that affects only it and lasts for 1 hour or until dispelled. Cheese-Stuffed Peppers. Any

The Thornapple

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

should make another attack less likely. Nargis then points out where Zenia sits at a corner table. Meeting with Zenia Two Silent Verse guards sit at a table near the stage with Zenia, but they depart to

about a woman matching Kala’s description and who succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check cause Zenia to recall that the figure who bumped into her matches that description. Zenia doesn’t

Encounter Locations

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

notebook matches the handwriting in Xanthoria. The potion-brewing ritual described in the notebook requires alchemist’s supplies and the aforementioned ingredients. The ritual takes 1 hour to perform, at

affects Xanthoria. L8. Meditation Cavern An unlocked wooden door seals off this cave. The air hangs heavy and rotten in this terraced cavern. Patches of brilliantly colored mushrooms dot the upper terrace

World-Shaking Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

victory against those they wish to overthrow, even if it’s a pyrrhic victory. Which of their three goals do they achieve? How long is this achievement likely to last? State the cost exacted upon the

reaction that affects every creature that uses or relies on it. You can eliminate a people, place, or thing that previously existed in a certain location or area in your campaign world. On a small scale, the

Yun Dynasty Ruins Locations

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

the chamber. They shoot their tendrils at any creature that comes within 50 feet. Any spell used against the ropers that affects an area could jeopardize the box that rests on the floor beneath them

scholar notes that the bones likely belong to common folk who rose up in revolt and ended the Yun dynasty. Hungry Ghosts. An otyugh hides among the debris in the northwest corner of the room. When it

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

advancing any agenda of their own, but their presence affects the balance of power. Without Voaraghamanthar, the cult wouldn’t be here at all. Without Voaraghamanthar, the lizardfolk probably could

not have been maneuvered into making common cause with the bullywugs. Characters should not encounter either of these dragons face to face in this adventure (they are likely to meet in The Rise of

Stage 1: The Dran & Courtier?

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

gold medallion. Stairs beyond the bar lead up to a balcony on the second floor. Eight doors along the open upstairs hallways likely lead to bedrooms. The characters can explore the common room and

, including one in cowled robes who seemed to be a mass of eyes and mouths. There was also a goblin who walked around as if he owned the place. If the characters ask, the goblin matches Splugoth’s smirking

Factions

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

because they are not advancing any agenda of their own, but their presence affects the balance of power. Without Voaraghamanthar, the cult wouldn’t be here at all. Without Voaraghamanthar, the

lizardfolk probably could not have been maneuvered into making common cause with the bullywugs. Characters should not encounter either of these dragons face to face in this adventure (they are likely to meet

Crypt of the Talhund Locations

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

character who examines it notes this and the fact that the skeleton matches the skull in area P6. There is a crypt haunting here (see “Crypt Hauntings” in the “Crypt Features” section). Destroying the

. Rivibiddel believes the entire crypt is filled with deadly dangers. Emerald. The massive emerald Rivibiddel seeks is likely hidden in an inner sanctum, as befits Dumathoin’s lore. Secret doors are

Upper Palace Locations

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

, on which a thin line has been scribed. If a creature uses the quill pen on the desk to write the title of a book above the line, the remaining pages of the book fill with writing that matches the

lamia had cast a plane shift spell that affects only one creature. Nemesatra and Trizzian used this ability to travel from Azzagrat (Graz’zt’s home in the Abyss) to the Feywild, and they plan to use

Neverdeath Catacomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

through the pipes, but they lack gauges to show how turning the wheels affects the pressure. A character can determine that the water flows west, as well as how to maximize or minimize the water

, they might not have the chance to do so, as the encounter likely ends with them being shunted through a planar rift. The six neutral evil cult fanatics on the raised east gallery don’t fight, since

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

overrun by insects or hives of similar creatures, likely manipulated by magic, otherworldly intelligence, or environmental factors to infest an area in countless numbers and drive out all competing life

made to disguise themselves. 07–12 The hallucinatory terrain spell (save DC 15) affects the natural terrain of the region, changing it into a different kind of terrain (DM’s choice). 13–18 One random

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