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Warforged Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

“Pierce was built by design, while you were built by accident,” Lakashtai said. “The soul is what matters, not the shape of the vessel.” “What makes you think he has

as a new species. Warforged are made from wood and metal, but they can feel pain and emotion. Built as weapons, they must now find a purpose beyond war. A warforged can be a steadfast ally, a cold

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

1 I never raise my voice or lose my temper. 2 I feel the pains and joys of everyone around me, friend or foe. 3 I would rather make a friend than thwart an enemy. 4 I’m

always straining to peer into another reality that seems to be just beyond my senses. 5 I’m uneasy if I can’t see plants growing or feel soil beneath my feet. 6 Seeing illness

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Stoicism. All of us are part of the cyclical march of nature, which will continue with

fight it off. 2 I assume that anyone outside the Golgari looks down on me. 3 I feel a need for revenge against those who enjoy the privilege of living above ground. 4 I don’t

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

.] Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Clan. My clan is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Anarchy. No person or law or custom can tell another what to do. (Chaotic) 3 Nature.

;AAAAAARRRRggggh! [To live is to feel and express the rage burning in your belly.] (Chaotic) 6 Tradition. The Old Ways must be preserved and upheld. (Any) Bonds d6 Bond 1

Why Use Puzzles?

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

following reasons: To encourage a party to discover information through teamwork To provide an opportunity for characters to use their skills in uncommon ways To make a setting feel more whimsical

solve, so be mindful of how often you use them in your adventures. Remember, most puzzles don’t need to be solved immediately, and they might be all the more satisfying if their riddles linger unresolved for multiple sessions.

Abbreviations

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

that information, but you aren’t bound by it. Feel free to embellish and change what you will. Your version of Waterdeep is the only version that matters for your campaign.

Warforged

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

Warforged “Pierce was built by design, while you were built by accident,” Lakashtai said. “The soul is what matters, not the shape of the vessel.” “What makes you think he has a soul?” Gerrion said

wood and metal, but they can feel pain and emotion. Built as weapons, they must now find a purpose beyond war. A warforged can be a steadfast ally, a cold-hearted killer, or a visionary in search of meaning.

Warforged

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

Warforged “Pierce was built by design, while you were built by accident,” Lakashtai said. “The soul is what matters, not the shape of the vessel.” “What makes you think he has a soul?” Gerrion

can feel pain and emotion. Built as weapons, they must now find a purpose beyond the war. A warforged can be a steadfast ally, a cold-hearted killing machine, or a visionary in search of purpose and meaning.

Denizens of the Underworld

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

time wears on, most of the dead feel the weight of ages and misery. Souls suffer injury and pain just as living creatures do, and even the dead can perish over time or after enduring multiple deaths

little more than a faded dream. Misera are souls permanently turned to stone after enduring numerous deaths in the Underworld. These corpses of the dead linger where they petrified until they crumble to dust.

View of the World

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. Indeed, to those who have seen them operate and been the beneficiaries of their prowess, it scarcely matters why rangers do what they do. That said, no two rangers are likely to express their opinions on

feel the irresistible call to return to the wild. 6 Cities breed weakness by isolating folk from the harsh lessons of the wild.

Confrontation

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

Confrontation If the characters confront the Redbrands at the Sleeping Giant, read: The Sleeping Giant is a ramshackle taproom at the east end of town. Four human ruffians linger on the covered porch

Points Divide 400 XP equally among the characters if the party defeats the ruffians. DO THE PLAYERS NEED DIRECTION? After the “Redbrand Ruffians” encounter, the players should feel it’s time to

Amphail

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

reputation in proper society. As a result of being a member of the Lords’ Alliance, Amphail is the equal of such great cities as Neverwinter and Baldur’s Gate in matters that concern the other powers of

the region, despite its clear inferiority in size and strength. Amphail’s sovereignty means that, although patrols from the Waterdeep City Guard sometimes ride north to check on matters in Amphail, the

First Séance

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

First Séance The investigator running the séance explains that they plan to use the spirit board in area 3 to contact the spirits to learn why they linger here. The investigators invite the party to

feel the need to rush things, planning to pick up the investigation after resting and further research. If characters have not already reached 2nd level, they gain a level when this séance ends.

The Dreaming Dark in the War

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

agents fanning the flames of fear and hate — often by invading the dreams of soldiers and rulers alike. The feelings of mistrust and festering animosity between the nations that linger after the Treaty

the role of dreams early on. If dreams feel like a regular part of the story, it will be less obvious when the Dreaming Dark starts manipulating the characters’ dreams. For example, you might establish

Remarkable Heroes

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

stakes of an Eberron scene, so players feel that every decision matters. This could be driven by the consequences of failure: your actions protect your friends, your house, or your nation. It could

Curses

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

feel like rare, potent magic rooted in the lore of your campaign. Environmental Curses Some locations are so suffused with evil that anyone who lingers there is burdened with a curse. Demonic

Possession is one example of an environmental curse. Demonic Possession Demonic Possession arises from the chaos and evil of the Abyss and commonly besets creatures that interact with demonic objects or linger

Curses

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

adventure is up to you—the spell might merely suppress the effects of the curse for a time. Regardless, narrative curses should feel like rare, potent magic rooted in the lore of your campaign

Possession arises from the chaos and evil of the Abyss and commonly besets creatures that interact with demonic objects or linger in desecrated locations, where demonic spirits await victims. A

Pulp Adventure

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

. Look for ways to raise the stakes of a scene, so players feel that every decision matters. This could be driven by the consequences of failure: through your actions, you’re protecting your friends

optional; hero points change the balance of the game and give player characters an opportunity to turn certain failure into success. It’s a way to make heroes feel largely than life, but it’s not a good

Book Description

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

, “Well met, dearest one. How do you feel today?” (If the characters have not experienced this already, Lorris looks into the mirror while recounting what happened to Falthrax, and then drops the book in

desired. If the creature holding the book is happy with how it looks, or shows no interest in such matters, the illusion reverts to a normal mirror until used again. If the creature holding the book

The Mourning

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

vast open grave. In that horrific landscape, vile magical effects linger, and monsters mutate into even more foul and horrible creatures. Magical effects continue to rain upon the land as storms that

family and friends? Are there heirlooms lost in the mists that you’re determined to regain, or loved ones you hope to someday see again? Do you feel loyalty to your nation and hope to see it restored, or

Secondary Tables

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

magic item (of the DM’s choice). Arcane Matters d10 Magical Event 1 You were charmed or frightened by a spell. 2 You were injured by the effect of a spell. 3 You witnessed a powerful spell being

those wounds. 4 You ran away from the battle to save your life, but you still feel shame for your cowardice. 5–7 You suffered only minor injuries, and the wounds all healed without leaving scars. 8–9

Horror Pacing

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

dreadful impossibilities. Idle Uneasiness Occasionally slow your adventure’s pace to draw out the tension you’ve established. Linger on describing sensory details. Ask players to describe what their

just be their nervousness getting to them. But sometimes it’s the calm before a threat strikes. Out of Time When the time for action comes, make your narration feel urgent. Speak quickly and in short

Plaintiff

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

. 6 My superiors are smarter and wiser than I am. I do what I’m told. 7 Never pass up the opportunity to make an easy bit of coin. That’s my motto. 8 I’m beginning to feel like the

my lifelong devotion. 3 My parents worry about me, but I’ll make them proud. 4 The only bond that matters is the one holding my money pouch to my belt. 5 The other new hires at

Magic and Metaphysics

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

the voices of otherworldly ancients? Do the effects of drinking a potion of healing feel like grubs weaving wounds shut from within? Magic looks menacing in the Domains of Dread, but descriptive

life and death to escape these realms. Beyond that, who does and doesn’t have a soul among the domains rarely matters unless an adventure explores themes of life, death, and reincarnation. Players

Nettlebee Ranch

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

terrors. Interviewing the Nettlebees Bertram and Wiggan avoid the characters. Wiggan plays the role of a cantankerous old halfling, locked in his study dealing with matters of trade. If the

had seen to the family, Wiggan spoke of legends of fire witches that once were said to roam these hills. They fear a fire witch has returned. The Nettlebees feel powerless against the fire witch and fear she might soon burn down their ranch. Watson and Jayne are desperate about avoiding that outcome.

Sun Temple

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

feel its warmth. Sun Temple Adventures Sun temples honor heroes and record their deeds. An adventure in which the characters need to meet, research, protect, or confront a legendary figure might happen

. Lower levels hold the personal chambers of priests, as well as quiet chambers where people can worship at small altars or seek counsel from clergy who specialize in matters of morality. The temple’s

Diseases

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

. A plague might affect only constructs or undead, or sweep through a halfling neighborhood but leave other races untouched. What matters is the story you want to tell. Sample Diseases The diseases

here illustrate the variety of ways disease can work in the game. Feel free to alter the saving throw DCs, incubation times, symptoms, and other characteristics of these diseases to suit your campaign

Tu'narath

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

through its rocky mass suggests that some spark of life might still linger deep within. Anyone who visits the city does so either at the behest of the githyanki or in stealth. Fortunately for those who

, and often don’t involve physical harm. Instead, offenders are forced to submit to the mind-numbing sameness of performing one task interminably — a fate that, for some, might feel worse than death

Finding Floon

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

them a feel for their surroundings, and they might discover a strange place, “Old Xoblob Shop,” that warrants further exploration. Once they arrive at their destination, “The Skewered Dragon” is an

had their glass smashed and their candles stolen, and the smells of salt air and excrement linger as you pass by rows of run-down buildings. On the corner of Zastrow Street and Fillet Lane is a shop

The Assault

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

party earns during their incursion. If the group caused particular damage to the sahuagin fortress on their first visit, feel free to grant them a discretionary 5 to 15 victory points based on the

table to determine what sahuagin forces linger there. The sahuagin throughout the fortress fight to the death, though the last surviving sahuagin of every group will attempt to escape to raise the

Nautiloid Down

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

very interested in acquiring it. Complicating matters is the damage done by the crash to the nautiloid’s life support system, for once this system shuts down, the illithids are at risk of freezing to

detect it and set out for the source can feel it guiding them toward the downed nautiloid. The signal is a sequence of words in Deep Speech with a buzzing undertone. Any creature that understands

Exploration Example

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

around the dungeon the way they do in combat. But the DM frequently checks in to make sure it’s clear where everyone is and what they’re doing. Teamwork Matters. The player characters are working

. Jared: As you draw this gas into your lungs, you feel a chill grip you, and your bodies stiffen. You both have the Paralyzed condition! 7 Saving Throws. A saving throw is used to see

Yeenoghu

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

only a short time, it was a terrifying feeling to my human mind, but in a way it was also comforting to feel myself a part of a much greater design. What I felt was not the hunger of one beast, but

hands instead. The flesh was warm. I fed myself. I fed Yeenoghu. Day 16: Third use of ritual. As my connection to my lord deepens, I leave my old concerns behind. His hunger is all that matters. It is

7. The Sepulcher of Tloques-Popolocas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

hour. A casting of dispel magic using a spell slot of 7th level or higher can also end the effect. The vapors linger for a month unless they are cleared away by a strong wind. Treasure. The seal on the

wrappings. The weapon detects as magical. It casts an ominous shadow in the shape of what appears to be a withered arm. Those who approach within reach of it feel a cold chill run up and down their spine

Lady's Ward

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

architrave is the faction’s motto: “Knowledge is power.” Though absolute authority in Sigil belongs to the Lady of Pain, most legal matters are settled in the city’s tribunals, often decided by a single

, faction agents, and devils with a knack for navigating the subtleties of the law. While cheap advocates linger on the courthouse steps hoping to find work, their arguments are brittle. Brilliant

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