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Eye of Fear and Flame

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

opaque black void. Ominous tales speak of these creatures prowling city streets in the darkest nights and during times of unease and unrest It is said that eyes of fear and flame were created by chaotic

flame than the instigation of the evil act—and the general spread of chaos and misery that comes with it. Mystic Gemstones. An eye of fear and flame casts its magic powers through its gemstone eyes. In

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

skilled allies. Alien Minds The lizardfolk’s reptilian nature comes through not only in their appearance, but also in how they think and act. Lizardfolk experience a more limited emotional life than

quirk for a lizardfolk character or to inspire a unique mannerism. Lizardfolk Quirks d8 Quirk 1 You hate waste and see no reason not to scavenge fallen enemies. Fingers are tasty and

Full Moons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

self-control—and more importantly, to remain covert. For this reason, all Moonstalkers lock themselves in the guildhall on the night of the full moon. Many of the guildhall’s walls sport long scratch marks from particularly restless nights.

A Typical Evening

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

A Typical Evening On quiet nights, guests in the Yawning Portal gather around a large fireplace in the taproom and swap tales of distant places, strange monsters, and valuable treasures. On busier

nights, the place is loud and crowded. The balconies overflow with merchants and nobles, while the tables on the ground floor are filled with adventurers and their associates. Invariably, the

The Blue Clam

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

Lonelywood, and occasionally a sled comes down the north trail with a sack of hares or a haunch of moose, courtesy of one of Vernon’s friends. On those nights, the Blue Clam’s hearths are full of roasting

Barbarian

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

by a normal person resembles the rage of a barbarian in the same way that a gentle breeze is akin to a furious thunderstorm. The barbarian’s driving force comes from a place that transcends mere

emotion, making its manifestation all the more terrible. Whether the impetus for the fury comes entirely from within or from forging a link with a spirit animal, a raging barbarian becomes able to perform

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

Background As basic training at Spelljammer Academy comes to its conclusion, the characters are required to complete their first mission aboard a spelljamming ship. As luck would have it, orders have

reason, a staff member is coming along to supervise and make sure nothing prevents the character-recruits from completing their mission. That staff member is Petty Officer Winston Ryeback. The spy is

Titles

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

Titles A politically powerful figure has the ability to dispense titles. A title often comes with a parcel of land (see above). For example, a character might be awarded the title Earl of Stormriver

passed down to (or distributed among) one’s children. While a character holds a title, he or she is expected to act in a manner befitting that title. By decree, titles can be stripped away if the local ruler or ruling body has reason to question the character’s loyalty or competence.

Stars

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

magic, science, and reason over religion, mysticism, and superstition. Stars Card Name Represents Master of stars Wizard Mystery and riddles; the unknown; those who crave magical power and great

; sages and prophecy Three of stars Enchanter Inner turmoil that comes from confusion, fear of failure, or false information Four of stars Abjurer Those guided by logic and reasoning; warns of an

Wizardry

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

Wizardry There’s a reason most powerful wizards are old. The special formulas of action, item, and sound that produce wizardly magic require precision, and such precision comes only from long

some worlds, elves are even credited with the invention of the art of wizardry. Elves are often seen as masters of magic because of how easily it comes to them, but the mightiest of their mages are

Rahadin's Prayer

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

comes to the temple on occasion to petition the dark god into releasing his master from his torment. Rahadin rides a phantom steed along Tsolenka Pass to the Amber Temple and kneels before the great

his reason for visiting the temple, or even who is he or what role he serves. Left to his own devices, he rides back to Castle Ravenloft.

Womford

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

Womford This tiny village has a dock on the Dessarin River for shipping the grain from its grist mill. It is also the local supply and market for the surrounding farms from which the grain comes

Fane of the Eye.) Reason to Visit. Characters who try to trace the origin of the mysterious book during their investigations into the missing delegation might come to Womford and deal with the Womford Rats, as described in chapter 3.

Intelligence

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

Intelligence Intelligence measures mental acuity, accuracy of recall, and the ability to reason. Intelligence Checks An Intelligence check comes into play when you need to draw on logic, education

The Codicil and the Orb

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

. Vellynne has every reason to believe that both items are currently on an island in the Sea of Moving Ice. The Codicil Vellynne describes this book as follows: “Written and guarded by Auril’s followers

. Members of the Arcane Brotherhood are notoriously brazen, which is why Vellynne does not balk at the thought of a confrontation with the Frostmaiden. If Auril’s name comes up, Vellynne tries to allay

Chapter 8: The Village of Krezk

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

wood to keep them warm on cold nights, and they draw water from a blessed pool. They have chickens, hares, and small pigs, as well as gardens of beets and turnips. The only thing they depend on from

the outside world is wine. The burgomaster, Dmitri Krezkov, comes from a noble family and regularly has wine delivered from the nearby winery, the Wizard of Wines (chapter 12), to keep the locals

Intelligence

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

Intelligence Intelligence measures mental acuity, accuracy of recall, and the ability to reason. Intelligence Checks An Intelligence check comes into play when you need to draw on logic, education

Hoar

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

permanent the form of the prayer, the more likely it is to be fulfilled. For this reason, some etch their prayers in lead and bury it or hide their prayers inside diaries. Aside from bounty hunters and those

god who metes out punishment that comes as a result of breaking those codes. A judge might favor the worship of Tyr, while a jailor or a headsman is more likely to pray to Hoar.

Rare Birds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Rare Birds Cacophonous squawking comes from a stall marked by a pennant reading “Merriweather’s Beautiful Birdies.” A dryad hurries from birdcage to birdcage, feeding an array of feathered friends

) check, and they find it easy to get her to visit him. Many methods might work, including conveying his interest in meeting her, pickpocketing something of hers and placing it by Hugo’s card stand, or fabricating a reason for Merriweather and Hugo to meet.

Bargewright Inn

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

. Innkeeper Nalaskur Thaelond (male half-elf spy) keeps careful watch over who comes and goes from his inn; it’s where Zhentarim meet to broker deals in commerce illicit in Waterdeep, such as smuggled goods

, poisons, and certain magic. Reason to Visit. Thaelond is the local leader among the Zhentarim and a key contact for characters with a connection to that faction. It’s also where two side treks, “The Long Road” and “New Management,” start (see chapter 6).

Alanik Ray and Arthur Sedgwick

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

published two volumes to date: The Life of Alanik Ray and The Casebook of Alanik Ray. Alanik Ray’s Traits Ideal. “Logic is a guide but also an illusion. Order and reason don’t supersede what is right

live in your city” and “I lurk in your nightmares.” When the characters meet Alanik, he reveals that these messages appear at crime scenes in multiple communities, on the same nights.

Approaching the Prison

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

the characters fail to provide a satisfactory reason for their visit, the warden sees that their weapons and animals are returned to them before throwing them out. Legitimate reasons for coming to

Revel’s End include the following: The characters seek shelter. The warden will grant them temporary accommodations (in area R7) for up to two days and two nights, and the characters receive three meals a

Approaching the Prison

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

area R7) for up to two days and two nights, and the characters receive three meals a day during their stay. If the characters fail to provide a satisfactory reason for their visit, the warden has their weapons and animals returned to them before throwing them out.

provide a satisfactory reason for their visit and subterfuge. The warden only accepts the characters’ presence if they are seeking shelter. In that case, she grants them temporary accommodations (in

Approaching the Prison

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13

area R7) for up to two days and two nights, and the characters receive three meals a day during their stay. If the characters fail to provide a satisfactory reason for their visit, the warden has their weapons and animals returned to them before throwing them out.

provide a satisfactory reason for their visit and subterfuge. The warden only accepts the characters’ presence if they are seeking shelter. In that case, she grants them temporary accommodations (in

Welcome to Dragon's Rest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

enlightenment. There, the characters learn about the dangers facing Stormwreck Isle. Each character has a specific reason for coming to the cloister, as shown on the character sheets. You can also let

the island. Avoiding the rocks jutting up from the ocean, your ship makes its way toward a calm harbor on the island’s north side. A large, open-air temple comes into view, perched on the edge of a

Resolving Outcomes

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

characters are trying to achieve, and make ability checks only if you ask them to. When a situation comes up and you’re not sure how to adjudicate it using the rules, use these four questions to help

, balance Move nimbly, quickly, or quietly Dodge out of harm’s way Constitution Health and stamina Push your body beyond normal limits Endure a toxic hazard Intelligence Reasoning and memory Reason or

The Undying

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

The Undying Death holds no sway over your patron, who has unlocked the secrets of everlasting life, although such a prize — like all power — comes at a price. Once mortal, the Undying has seen mortal

lifetimes pass like the seasons, like the flicker of endless days and nights. It has the secrets of the ages to share, secrets of life and death. Beings of this sort include Vecna, Lord of the Hand

Special Calendar Days

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

living by traveling road or sea set out immediately following the holiday, before winter comes on in full force and blocks mountain passes and harbors. The Feast of the Moon. As nights lengthen and

Chapter 12: The Wizard of Wines

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

succumb to utter despair. Although the Vistani often bring wine from distant lands, they share it infrequently. Thus, most of Barovia’s wine comes from one source: the Wizard of Wines winery and vineyard

the Martikovs reclaim the winery, wine production in the valley will eventually stop as the vineyard dies off. Only by recovering the magic gems and replanting them in the soil can the characters ensure that the Barovians aren’t without wine to comfort them on dark, wretched nights.

One for All: The Stronghold

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

of art makes any stronghold a prime target for thieves and raiders. For that reason, the entrance to a stronghold doesn’t broadcast its presence by being a stellar example of dwarven stonework. The

outer precincts of a clan’s home are plain and functional, decorated minimally or not at all, to give visitors and those passing nearby no reason to suspect what lies in the deeper chambers. From what

Campaign Characters

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

following categories: Goal. A character’s goal is a short-term reason for the character to adventure. At the start of a campaign, this might be a desire for treasure, a thirst for excitement, or some need

characters’ tavern out of business. Another might use the tavern as the setting for a murder mystery. Downloadable PDF

Guildhall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

these phases, the corresponding symbol glows and a magic door appears beneath it, linking to a matching door in a different city. The door disappears when its phase of the moon ends. On the nights of

Moonstalkers don’t come through this area without good reason. Treasure. Each oil painting is worth 250 gp. 5: Study A moonstone chandelier casts a soft, bluish-white glow over this room’s oaken table and

39. Golem Pit

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

area: Thoughtful Moa warns that adamantine or magic weapons are needed to harm a clay golem. Bossy Papazotl insists that someone stand on the third plinth. (“It must be empty for a reason!”) God Statues

gas that fills a 15-foot cube centered above the chest (filling the entire pit). The gas instantly corrodes and destroys all nonmagical metal that comes into contact with it, including armor and

Prisoner 237: Vaelish Gant

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

nights thinking about one thing: his freedom. If the characters meet with him, Gant tries to convince them to break him out of jail, promising wealth and magic items once delivered safely to the Hosttower

now the characters’ visit gives him reason to believe an expedition might finally be under way. Gant shares this information with the characters if they show him the letter from Duvessa Shane (see

K62. Servants' Hall

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

has the ears of a panther. His left foot looks like a duck’s webbed foot, and his arms have patches of black dog fur. The light in the hall comes from a lantern on the floor behind Cyrus. If the

to himself from time to time for no clear reason. He also likes to tell poor jokes at the most inopportune moments. Stairs at the east end of the north wall lead up to area K23. Along the east wall is

Bruenor's Plan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Bruenor’s Plan Once the feast winds down, Bruenor excuses himself as the guests depart. Shortly thereafter, a servant comes to collect the characters and takes them to a private chamber where the

reason to think otherwise. Bruenor assures the adventurers they will have his gratitude and that of all Gauntlgrym — indeed, of all Faerûn — if they are successful. If the characters press for details

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