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We spent three months tracking the green dragon before locating the forest in which it sought refuge. On our second day in that place, we woke to find the dragon’s head placed in the center
offering food and other supplies to aid their departure. If those who insist on remaining respect nature, take only what they need, and live in harmony with the wood, firbolgs explore the possibility
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
official D&D source, such as a book or a PDF, to create a character. This restriction ensures that players don’t need to own a lot of books to make a character and makes it easier for DMs to know how all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Hardships table to determine what challenges the survivors need help with. After you’ve run as many of these encounters as you like, proceed with the “Darrett’s Armor” section. Survivor Camp Hardships d4
using any magic that restores hit points. 3 A couple sits shivering beside an unlit stack of firewood, staring off in the direction of Vogler. Lighting the fire through any means calms the couple and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
it, and might distract from the real danger. Here are a couple of tricks you can use: In a given encounter area, choose one object or feature to describe in some detail. It need not be important to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
on scriptology in archaeomancy, but it’s eating into my prep time for my classes.
“I need you to track down a tome in the Biblioplex’s Scriptoria Collections. It’s an ancient treatise on interpreting
bring it to me, and extra credit for the rest of the term is yours!”
Once the characters talk with Blackstone, they’re free to go to the Scriptoria Collections. However, Blackstone doesn’t need the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
and others who have reason to leave. For those individuals, a monastery might serve as a refuge between excursions to the world or as a source of support in times of need. What sort of place was your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Lionshield Coster Linene Graywind, a middle-aged woman, runs the coster, and she sells the horses that the characters need for Leilon. She doesn’t have any carts for sale but tells the characters
hasn’t seen her wearing it in a couple of days. If the characters approach Velleen about her lost brooch, the cultist and her kobold servants attack. If they are defeated, the characters do not have to face them later as they pack to leave the town.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
the fort ends at a wooden double door. Two guards stand watch atop the wall east of the gate. They look like overgrown, bipedal turtles armed with crossbows. Outside the gate is a beach where a couple
at the south gate is unlocked but can be barred shut if the need arises. Forcing open the barred door requires a successful DC 27 Strength (Athletics) check. The barred door can also be smashed open
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
lap if the characters decide to visit the Caer. Here are a couple reasons why the characters might go there: Looking for a good night’s rest in Caer-Dineval, the characters are directed to the castle
need him to make a public appearance. They can also use him as a hostage if the Ten-Towners take up arms against them. These devil worshipers keep a low profile while seeking out new members to join their ranks.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
player character: a home, a stronghold, and a place of power that the character develops over the course of a campaign. A Bastion offers a character temporary refuge from the dangerous world of adventuring
have a Bastion. It’s fine for some players in your campaign to opt in to Bastion ownership and others to opt out. There’s no need to choose between going on adventures and commanding a Bastion; a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
27. The Poisoned Quill There’s not much need for an expert forger in Skullport these days, but that doesn’t concern the owner of the Poisoned Quill, Tasselgryn Velldarn, who makes money from visitors
latest news and gossip. When they are together, Halaster and Tasselgryn act like an old married couple. If the characters come seeking an escape from Skullport, Tasselgryn offers to cast the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Encounters in Phandalin When the characters explore Phandalin, you don’t need to keep track of how much time is spent at each location. Instead, imagine that you’re directing an old-style western
movie. Your goal is to present several scenes in which the adventurers walk into a store or saloon and meet the people there. By interacting with these NPCs, the adventurers learn what the NPCs need or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Githzerai Zerths Four githzerai zerths have taken refuge in the Obstacle Course. They use their psychic abilities and natural stealth to hide from Halaster’s magical gaze and the death tyrant’s
see the outcome of the Seadeeps conflict but stand ready to assist should the githyanki need help. The leader of this githzerai band, Yrlakka, is a member of the Sha’sal Khou, a faction of renegade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
.” Don’t feel bound by an encounter chain. Let the characters’ decisions and actions drive the story. You can change the order in which encounters happen, remove encounters you don’t need, or create new
encounters. You can also modify encounters to suit your tastes. If the characters stray, they might find themselves at a loss for what to do next. You have a couple of easy ways to guide them back on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
has no walls and no garrison, but most of the adults keep weapons within easy reach in case the need for arms should arise.
Visitors are welcome here, particularly if they have coin to spend or
news to share. The Stonehill Inn at the center of town offers modest lodging and meals. A couple of doors down from the inn, posted outside the townmaster’s hall, is a job board for adventurers.
When the adventurers are ready to inspect the job board, proceed to the “Townmaster’s Hall” section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
paying for rooms at the Steady Beacon. Reinforcements A couple hours later, several wagons and a contingent of soldiers from Kalaman reach the survivors’ camp with food and supplies. They aid the
people most in need first, eventually assisting everyone in relocating to an unoccupied group of simple wooden buildings north of Kalaman’s Trade Gate. The survivors find dry, safe housing and pitch in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
excellent goatherd, she is less capable as a fighter. She and her goats need an escort from Leilon to Phandalin. The town council of Leilon also asks the characters to buy wagons to bring back a plethora
trip to Phandalin a seven-day ordeal. And with a couple hundred unruly goats, what could possibly go wrong?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Using an Overarching Story This section presents a couple of examples of overarching stories which have, over the years, fueled many classic D&D campaigns. The adventurers’ goal in the first example
is to amass the power they need to defeat a powerful enemy that threatens the world. Their goal in the second example is to defend something they care about by destroying whatever threatens it. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Festival’s levity is abandoned as worried locals seek refuge or mill about the village circle, uncertain how to help. The Brass Crab’s owner, Yalme, had prepared the tavern’s common room for a night of
captive mercenary might have answers to these questions. Vogler’s leaders need to know whether other dangerous mercenaries are afoot. If one of the characters used magic—particularly healing magic or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
followers of Purphoros, and regular people in need might also approach the champions requesting aid. Purphoros never rebuffs followers of other gods if their need is genuine. The Purphoros’s Quests
better temperament, but in extreme cases, they could be forced to seek refuge with another god, thereafter contending with Purphoros as a villain.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
1b. Buppido’s Lair The derro Buppido discovered the Whorlstone Tunnels months ago but never dared to explore beyond the first couple of chambers. He settled in this area and erected a grisly altar to
. Characters can identify the remains as belonging to several derro, deep gnomes, and goblins, as well as a couple grimlocks. Buppido is a typical derro and attacks the characters regardless of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, “Well met! I’m Hruna, and these are my friends, Korux and Storn. We need help, and you look capable.”
The three dwarves work in a mine located in the valley at the base of Kelvin’s Cairn. This mine
yeti surprised us and killed a member of our group. The rest of us fled as the yeti tore Oobok limb from limb. Now we need someone to go back and get the sled for us. As payment, we offer each of you a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
same sort of chart as your players will when their characters explore this level... wretched, but sufficient to get from place to place. If they have made it this far, they do not need any help from
the highest). Illumination. Most areas here are dark and still; only a few are lit, such as the lava cavern (areas 19 and 20) and the giants’ final refuge in a crisis (area 5). If you like, add a few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
“Adventuring Gear” in the Basic Rules.) Characters in need of weapons or armor are directed to the Lionshield Coster (see that section). The proprietor is Elmar Barthen, a lean and balding human male shopkeeper
of fifty years with a kindly manner. He employs a couple of young clerks (Ander and Thistle), who help load and unload wagons and who wait on customers when Barthen isn’t around. Delivering the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
players in the process. You don’t need to be a practiced thespian or comedian to create drama or humor. The key is to pay attention to the story elements and characterizations that make your players
personal anecdotes, and a desperate need to make himself or herself the subject of every conversation. Using Your Voice Most of what you say during a session will be at a consistent level. For dramatic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
stream runs through the canyon, with stone embankments on both sides. In a couple of places, bridges made of petrified logs span the stream. Characters can traverse these logs without needing to make
darkvision and don’t need light sources to see. Nevertheless, some of the caves in Deadstone Cleft are dimly lit with giant torches to keep them warm and dry. Also, many of the caves inhabited by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
players tell you how their characters conduct the search. Depending on where they go, the search could take days. A character mounted on a griffon can complete a city-wide search in a couple of hours. To
the Dock Ward, the nimblewright detector starts to whir when it comes within range of a couple of the ships in port. Dock Ward Distraction Zardoz Zord, owner of the Sea Maidens Faire, has brought his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
they are not entirely strange on the Sword Coast. If questioned, Jos claims to be just another Thayan expatriate trying to find refuge while his country is controlled by undead monsters. In fact, other
Dragon is on the move, and they need to know the cult’s plans so they can prevent them from interfering with the Zhentarim’s own plans, plus perhaps take advantage of the plunder possibilities. That’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
of what is coming, just as a red sunrise is often an indicator of coming storms. Subtler warnings might need special understanding to be interpreted properly; they are often meant to encourage people
can’t be averted; the warning is the prelude to an inevitable cataclysm. This can be a good way to radically transform your campaign. For example, if the characters survive disaster only to see their world destroyed, they might seek refuge in the stars of a Spelljammer campaign or among the many planes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
need a name for any NPC who plays a prominent role in your campaign. You can pick a given name and a surname from any of the accompanying tables; a name can include options from different tables. If
game statistics. You don’t need to do this if you don’t expect the NPC to engage in combat or use any special abilities (such as casting spells). You can customize the stat block using the guidelines
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
ally a couple of distinguishing personality traits or mannerisms—such as greed, a love of beer, or a favorite expression—to make it easier to roleplay the ally on a moment’s notice. If you don’t want
. The important thing is that the ally is available when the characters want them and retreats into the background when the characters don’t want or need the help. Consider ways the ally could help the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
nearly any sort of wager or duel. Are you ready to gamble with a fiend? Would you wager a year of your life for a moment of good fortune when you need it the most? If any of the rumors are true, these
are examples of what’s possible at Chance. Find refuge. Though most of the refugees in High Walls come from Cyre, the district is a haven for anyone displaced in the war, including Brelish. The place
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
to reach it, while the cult fanatics encamp around the base of the tower. Avarice’s goal is simple: conquer Ythryn and claim its treasures for herself. From her refuge, Avarice divides her expedition
in touch with the characters remotely by using her Rary’s telepathic bond spell. Once the characters find all the inscriptions they need to bypass the force field around the Spire of Iriolarthas, Avarice emerges from her base and accompanies them into the tower, eager to claim the treasures inside.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
The characters might have a couple NPC companions around to help them defeat the drow (see “Bidding Farewell”), but if they need more assistance, consider the following options: Having pushed themselves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Roleplaying You don’t need to be a practiced thespian or comedian to create drama or humor through roleplaying. The key is to pay attention to the story elements and characterizations that make your
focuses attention on that character. Some NPCs might pay particular attention to characters with whom they feel kinship. If a couple of players are doing most of the talking in a social interaction, take a






