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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
typically fill the role of advisor, and when threatened, a scale sorcerer lashes out with colorful magic.
A scale sorcerer who resides in or near a dragonâs lair may serve as that dragon&rsquo
;s diplomat and mouthpieceâanticipating the dragonâs needs, issuing commands to others on the dragonâs behalf, and reporting information back to the dragon. Such scale sorcerers often
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
comfort to those who have no goodness in them.â
Ideal. âJustice needs champions. I count myself as one.â
Bond. âValorâs Call is not just an assembly of like-minded
good.â
Combat Notes
Strongheart prefers to fight with Steel, his trusty sword. His favorite use of the command spell is to compel a foe to âYield!â (which has the same effect as
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
False Appearance. If the trapper is motionless on a floor, wall, or ceiling at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasnât observed the trapper
investigate the bones for valuables becomes the trapperâs next meal.
A trapper needs to eat a halfling-sized meal once per week to remain sated. Given a steady supply of food, trappers are content to
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, and its brass crossbow are destroyed.When an archduke of the Nine Hells needs a creature tracked, found, and either done away with or captured, the task usually falls to an orthon. These devils are
value the challenge of the chase and the thrill of one-on-one combat above all else. An orthonâs first loyalty is to its archduke, but one with no immediate assignment might work for anyone who
Sahuagin Priestess
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
Blood Frenzy. The sahuagin has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points.
Limited Amphibiousness. The sahuagin can breathe air and water, but she needs
maritime trade and drawing other races into the bloody conflict.
So intense is sahuagin hatred for the aquatic elves that the sea devils have adapted to combat their ancient foes. A sahuagin born near
Sahuagin Baron
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Monster Manual (2014)
needs to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating.
Shark Telepathy. The sahuagin can magically command any shark within 120 feet of him, using a limited telepathy.Multiattack
devils have adapted to combat their ancient foes. A sahuagin born near enough to an aquatic elf community can enter the world as a malenti â a sahuagin that physically resembles an aquatic elf in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
an arcane observatory built on a nearby island by wizards long gone, and it hinted at powerful magic hidden there. A small cloister known as Dragonâs Rest also resides on the island. The caretaker of
the cloisterâs temple to the dragon god Bahamut, who is a patron of heroes and a champion of justice, must have information regarding the observatory. This Elder Runara can set you on the path to discovering the knowledge your friend never found. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
a champion of justice. Someone at the cloister may hold the key to the impending doom your deity wishes you to avert. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Elf Fighter Shawn Wood Your parents lived
determine exactly what your heroic destiny is and set you on the right path to fulfill it, so you can become the hero you know youâre meant to be. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Elf Wizard Richard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
, which orcs sacked five centuries ago. Clearly, what Phandalin needs now is a civilizing influenceâsomeone to take the reins and bring law and order. Someone like you. Youâre not the only one with such
do it. The nobility are bound by honor and tradition to protect their people from both external and internal threats to stability. An organized society leaves no room for evil and chaos to take root. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
). Challenge Rating. An NPC built for combat needs a challenge rating. Use the rules in chapter 9 to determine the NPCâs challenge rating, just as you would for a monster you designed.
NPC Statistics When you give an NPC game statistics, you have three main options: giving the NPC only the few statistics it needs, give the NPC a monster stat block, or give the NPC a class and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
ones, this chapter helps you create fun and memorable experiences for your players. Creating an adventure involves blending scenes of exploration, social interaction, and combat into a unified whole
that meets the needs of your players and your campaign. The basic elements of good storytelling should guide you throughout this process, joining the encounters into a coherent story.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Note-Taking Materials Everyone needs some way to take notes. During every round of combat, someone needs to keep track of Initiative, Hit Points, conditions, and other information. Players often like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Note-Taking Materials Everyone needs some way to take notes. During every round of combat, someone needs to keep track of Initiative, Hit Points, conditions, and other information. Players often like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
the age and experience of your audience should be liberally exercised. Creatures/NPCs An eidolon of the former high priest of this temple resides within the central sacred statue of this chamber. The
means blood on the altar to its dark and forgotten deity. Playing the Pillars COMBAT
When combat begins, the eidolon animates the sacred statue in the center of the chamber and attacks the adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
confirm that this part of the dungeon resides in the Shadowfell. All color has been drained from this hall, which greets visitors with the stench of death (see âInto the Shadowfellâ). The hallâs other
Conjures memories of his departed friend: Upon sunlightâs blade, he met his end. Dragonâs Vision In this vision, the character is engaged in hand-to-hand combat with a man wearing a mithral chain shirt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
than simply increasing the challenge rating (an approach that often leads to underwhelming encounters), this book introduces action-oriented creatures. A powerful villain needs plenty of
dominate the battlefield. These actions make the boss creatures dynamic and formidable. Whether fought as an exciting solo challenge or alongside a few easy-to-run underlings, action-oriented creatures challenge the characters with dramatic and powerful actions in combat.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
when threatened, a scale sorcerer lashes out with colorful magic. A scale sorcerer who resides in or near a dragonâs lair may serve as that dragonâs diplomat and mouthpieceâanticipating the dragonâs
needs, issuing commands to others on the dragonâs behalf, and reporting information back to the dragon. Such scale sorcerers often wear artificial wings, which are a sign of their draconic office
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Acq Inc franchise can have its very own magical cannon! As an arcane archer, youâre incredibly useful during those tense discussions when someone needs to be able to whistle, and then moments later
with an Acquisitions Incorporated franchise, you understand that your maneuvers might not do as much damage as the focused attacks of a less subtle fighter. But the needs of a franchise often call for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Elements of a Great Adventure The best adventures have several things in common. A Credible Threat An adventure needs a threat worthy of the heroesâ attention. The threat might be a single villain or
matter. Though it might resemble a novel or a TV episode, an adventure needs to allow for more than one outcome. Otherwise, players can feel as if theyâve been railroaded â set onto a course that has only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
proficiencies take precedence over combat bonuses. Feel free to change or ignore rules to fit the playersâ roleplaying needs, using the advice presented in part 3 of this book. A WORLD TO EXPLORE
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both the characters and the lords have come to terms with their differing outlooks and agendas. This style of gaming is deep, complex, and challenging. The focus isnât on combat but on negotiations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
away. About a dozen of the aged polearms hang from the walls haphazardly about the room. Creatures/NPCs There is an elder oblex in this chamber, though the bulk of the creature resides as a strange pool
supports the mind flayersâ objectives in their mission to subjugate the gith. Playing the Pillars COMBAT
If the duergar from the other side of the portal are pursuing the adventurers, the elder oblex
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Alignment A monsterâs alignment provides a clue to its disposition and how it behaves in a roleplaying or combat situation. For example, a chaotic evil monster might be difficult to reason with and
stat block is the default. Feel free to depart from it and change a monsterâs alignment to suit the needs of your campaign. If you want a good-aligned green dragon or an evil storm giant, thereâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Alignment A monster's alignment provides a clue to its disposition and how it behaves in a roleplaying or combat situation. For example, a chaotic evil monster might be difficult to reason with and
monster's alignment to suit the needs of your campaign. If you want a good-aligned green dragon or an evil storm giant, there's nothing stopping you. Some creatures can have any alignment. In other words
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
interaction, and combat into a unified whole that meets the needs of your players and your campaign. But itâs more than that. The basic elements of good storytelling should guide you throughout this process, so your players experience the adventure as a story and not a disjointed series of encounters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
The Order of Combat A typical combat encounter is a clash between two sides: a flurry of weapon swings, feints, parries, footwork, and spellcasting. The game organizes combat into a cycle of rounds
and turns. A round represents about 6 seconds in the game world. During a round, each participant in a battle takes a turn. The order of turns is determined at the beginning of combat when everyone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
The Order of Combat A typical combat encounter is a clash between two sides: a flurry of weapon swings, feints, parries, footwork, and spellcasting. The game organizes combat into a cycle of rounds
and turns. A round represents about 6 seconds in the game world. During a round, each participant in a battle takes a turn. The order of turns is determined at the beginning of combat when everyone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Deep Ethereal To reach the Deep Ethereal, one needs a plane shift spell or arrive by means of a gate spell or magical portal. Visitors to the Deep Ethereal are engulfed by roiling mist. Scattered
simple act of will, itâs impossible to measure speed and hard to track the passage of time. A trip between planes through the Deep Ethereal takes 1d10 Ă 10 hours, regardless of the origin and destination. In combat, however, creatures are considered to move at their normal speeds.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
perceiving the monsters from a distance. Of course, you also have the freedom to adjust the numbers, but itâs important to remember that not every encounter involving a monster needs to result in combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Something for Everyone As described in the âKnow Your Playersâ section in chapter 2, players have different tastes in the activities they enjoy in the game. An adventure needs to account for the
different players and characters in your group to draw them into the story. An adventure that includes a balance of exploration, social interaction, and combat is likely to appeal to a wide breadth of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
orb as the spellâs material component and the orb hand to perform the spellâs somatic component. Another example: a clericâs holy symbol is emblazoned on her shield. She likes to wade into melee combat
with a mace in one hand and a shield in the other. She uses the holy symbol as her spellcasting focus, so she needs to have the shield in hand when she casts a cleric spell that has a material
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
the mountain, and let them know that the master of the mountain also resides that way. Theyâll tell the characters his name is Gar Shatterkeel, and that heâs a very powerful ocean dweller with a
they have no choice but to engage in melee combat. When both kraken priests have been reduced to half their hit points, they call for the young kraken to attack the characters. Likewise, if one or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Before the battle can get underway, the temple must be cleansed (see area 22). Meanwhile, Senni Diggermattock gives Kazook Pickshine the materials he needs to create an alchemical concoction that can
sturdier than the average deep gnome, taking point on any attack. The Stoneheart Enclave Stone is a resilient defense against oozes, making earth elementals the perfect force to combat them. Nomi
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Creature Size Each creature takes up a different amount of space. The Size Categories table shows how much space a creature of a particular size controls in combat. Objects sometimes use the same
is the area in feet that it effectively controls in combat, not an expression of its physical dimensions. A typical Medium creature isn't 5 feet wide, for example, but it does control a space that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
matter that I was only asking for directionsâ-type assassins, you might find that your inherent bloodlust needs to be focused to the subtle enterprises undertaken by the best franchises. So keep calm
ongoing operations. You also have a knack for finding weaknesses in enemies â not only in combat, but in a rivalâs business plans as well. Mastermind Planning, tactics, misdirection, intrigue, sneak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Mapping a Dungeon Every dungeon needs a map showing its layout. The dungeonâs location, creator, purpose, history, and inhabitants should give you a starting point for designing your dungeon map. If
prefer a scale where each square represents 5 feet, or you can subdivide your 10-foot grid into a 5-foot grid when you draw your maps for combat.) When you draw your map, keep the following points in