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Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
. Their reasons are often deeply personal. Some seek danger, imagining monsters as personifications of their own hungers. Others pursue revenge against whatever turned them into a dhampir. And still
restraint. In any case, temptation haunts dhampirs, and circumstances conspire to give them endless reasons to indulge.
While many dhampirs thirst for blood, your character might otherwise gain
monsters
saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Wishes. Biha Babir knows the Wish spell but can cast it only on behalf of a non-genie creature who communicates a wish in a way Biha Babir can
Calimemnon Crystal (see chapter 8), the legendary prison of the powerful genies Calim and Memnon. She believes obtaining that crystal would allow her to wipe Calimshan off the map and seize control of
Backgrounds
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
journals or hidden away in someoneâs mind. Even you might not be aware of all the reasons behind the missions you carry out. Sometimes a missionâs sole purpose is to conceal the
chapter for your secondary guild
Feature: False Identity
You have more than one identity. The one you wear most of the time makes you appear to be a member of a guild other than House Dimir. You
Backgrounds
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
. The mizzium apparatus described in chapter 5 is a magical version of this gear.
The chaos bolt spell is a favorite of Izzet spellcasters because of its unpredictable
even the lowliest attendant to make friends (and enemies) in laboratories across Ravnica.
Roll twice on the Izzet Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Izzet Contacts table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Chapter 1: Dragonâs Rest The adventure begins at a tiny cloister called Dragonâs Rest, a haven where world-weary people come to seek peace, reconciliation, and 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 players invent their own reasons for their characters to seek out Runaraâs wisdom and assistance.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
afflicted the mortal and his cattle, giving rise to the first catoblepas. How the gods were involved, though, and for what honorable or petty reasons, the godsâ faithfulâparticularly those of Heliod and
Nyleaâgreatly debate (see chapter 2). Regardless, catoblepases are widely viewed as cursed creatures, which only Mogisâs faithful hold in wicked esteem. The catoblepas appears in Voloâs Guide to Monsters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Mind Flayer Monsters Mind flayers hardly ever use non-humanoid creatures as thralls or develop other relationships with them. Most of them are either too big and strong to keep penned up for long or
too limited in intellect to complete anything but the simplest tasks. In general, non-humanoids found in the company of mind flayers are those that the illithids have created or bred for specific
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Slouching Toward Sloobludop The characters can choose to go to Sloobludop for several reasons: They need a boat (and possibly a guide) to navigate the Darklake. Travel along the waterways of the
Darklake is an excellent way to throw off their drow pursuers (see chapter 2 for details). Staying a short while in Sloobludop can provide a respite from pursuit, since the drow are reluctant to provoke
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Reaching Mantol-Derith If the characters reached an agreement with Davra Jassur in chapter 8, they can travel to Mantol-Derith along one of the many routes the Zhentarim use to move merchandise to
the trade hub from the surface world. The Black Network doesnât reveal the shortest route for security reasons. Instead, its representatives lead the adventurers to a remote cave in the Surbrin Hills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
following reasons: In order to acquire something or someone in Endelynâs possession, the characters might need to perform a play to put the hag in a bargaining mood (see âBargaining with Endelynâ above
). The characters might intend to uphold a bargain made with Skabatha Nightshade (see âBargaining with Skabathaâ in chapter 3). The characters might want to create a distraction, and performing a play is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. They might visit the island for either of the following reasons: Vellynne Harpell, a member of the Arcane Brotherhood, invites the characters to join her on an expedition to the island (see chapter 4
Chapter 5: Aurilâs Abode The fortress of Grimskalle, built by frost giants, now serves as the abode of Auril the Frostmaiden. Auril the Frostmaiden has retreated to a floating island of ice and snow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
their own reasons unrelated to the charactersâ strange experience. Prior the partyâs arrival at the house, choose which pair of investigators meets them. Unless otherwise noted, these characters are
described in the âMist Wanderersâ section of chapter 3: Alanik Ray and Arthur Sedgwick. A mysterious third party hired these detectives to recover documents related to Loren Halvhrestâs business and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
example, that the bandits they fought throughout their first four levels are merely puppets of an enemy nation they must confront in the second tier. The âGreyhawkâ section in this chapter has examples of conflict arcs. Downloadable PDF
a climactic ending to that conflict look like? One helpful way to structure a conflict arc is to use the tiers of play described in chapter 4. Levels 5, 11, and 17 represent milestones in character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
possible, play in an area with minimal visual or auditory distractions. Favor surroundings that appropriately reinforce your desired atmosphere and have little non-player traffic. If space is shared
, negotiate with non-players to reserve the space in advance. You can also reduce distracting stimuli by turning screens off, covering decorations, and moving unnecessary objects away. Music Consider
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Vecnaâs Link, Alustriel reasons that the charactersâ fate must somehow be interwoven with Vecnaâs. She surmises that since the Wish was unable to fulfill its parameters, it instead found beings tied
to Vecna and brought them to Sigil. She then explains everything she knows as described in âRise of the Lich-Godâ earlier in this chapter. Aftermath of a Wish As the characters interact with Alustriel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Chapter 1: A Great Upheaval This chapter is designed to advance a party of 1st-level characters to 5th level. The characters gain levels by accomplishing various goals, which are summarized in the
Character Advancement sidebar at the end of the chapter. If the characters are already 5th level, skip ahead to chapter 2, âRumblings,â using the information in appendix A if the characters are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Start Here Luca Bancone White Plume Mountain is a natural
wonderâand a haunt of evil The City of Greyhawk is a great starting point for a D&D campaign for many reasons, as discussed in the
sections that follow. Adventure Hooks The city contains plenty of rumors, local legends, and quest givers, any of which could point characters to their next adventure. The sample adventures in chapter 4 can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Lord of Blades Adventure Hooks The Lord of Blades Adventure Hooks table sets out some reasons how the characters could come in contact with the Lord of Blades. Lord of Blades Adventure Hooks d6
Adventure Hook 1 A newly awakened docent (see chapter 5) tells its new owner that the Lord of Blades is the only hope for averting a coming catastrophe. 2 A military officer hires the characters to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Wyrmdoom Crag Wyrmdoom Crag is one of two goliath settlements described in this chapter, the other being Skytower Shelter (see "Skytower Shelter"). Read both entries before running encounters in
â determination, and decades later, its skeletal remains still lie nearby as a testament to their triumph. There are three reasons why the characters might visit Wyrmdoom Crag: Theyâre drawn to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
harmed. Thassaâs followers might become villains for a vast range of reasons. Some become obsessed with recovering or keeping hidden the secrets of the deep. Others come to worship the ocean itself, with
suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the godâs followers. Thassaâs Villains d6 Villain
1 A triton master of waves (see chapter 6) demands ever greater sacrifices to Thassa from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
1. Create a Home Base See the âSettlementsâ section earlier in this chapter for guidance on building this settlement. A small town or village at the edge of the wilderness serves as a fine home base
in most D&D campaigns. Use a larger town or city if you want a campaign with urban adventuring.
2. Create a Local Region See âMapping the Campaignâ earlier in this chapter for guidance. Draw a map
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
following parts. Creature Type. A characterâs species determines the characterâs creature type, which is described in the rules glossary. Every species in this chapter is Humanoid; playable non
across the multiverse and contribute to many different cultures. Members of most species live for about 80 years, with exceptions noted in the text about the species in this chapter. Regardless of life
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
locations. Each vault also functions as a chapter house or a sanctuary for a local cell. Library Vault Features Library vaults can be found in a variety of locations. Some of them are crypts or
involving one of these locations. Library Vault Adventures d6 Adventure Goal 1 Destroy a scroll containing an incantation that allows even non-spellcasters to animate the dead. 2 Steal the journal of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Message for a Mage If a character has a scroll to deliver to Wyhan, the Mage of High Sorcery (see the âEye in the Skyâ section in chapter 2), they can find her at Wyhanâs Apothecary. If no characters
-robed Mage of High Sorcery. Although self-interested and disdainful of non-mages, Wyhan is a dedicated member of her organization. If a character interested in joining the Mages of High Sorcery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
. Can a spellcaster dismiss a spell after casting it? You can dismiss a non-instantaneous spell. See the âDurationâ section of chapter 7 of the Playerâs Handbook for more information.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Dawnbringer Weapon (longsword), legendary (requires attunement by a creature of non-evil alignment) Lost for ages in the Underdark, Dawnbringer appears to be a gilded longsword hilt. While grasping
the hilt, you can use a bonus action to make a blade of pure radiance spring from the hilt, or cause the blade to disappear. Dawnbringer has all the properties of a sun blade (see chapter 7, âTreasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
following parts. Creature Type. A characterâs species determines the characterâs creature type, which is described in the rules glossary. Every species in this chapter is Humanoid; playable non
across the multiverse and contribute to many different cultures. Members of most species live for about 80 years, with exceptions noted in the text about the species in this chapter. Regardless of life
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
to Visit. Adventurers might visit Unearthed Arcana for one of the following reasons: Buying and Selling Magic Items. Morley buys and sells magic items at standard prices (see chapter 7). Although he
âCentral Flanaessâ in this chapter). A red-bearded bear of a man with a prosthetic leg, Miklos is affable and proud. His friendly rivalry with Olaf and Sivan, the proprietors of the Silver Dragon Inn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Adventures The Warforged Ossuary Adventures table offers some reasons why characters might seek out such a place. Warforged Ossuary Adventures d6 Adventure Goal 1 Rescue an artificer who is
being forced to graft warforged components onto the Lord of Bladesâ warriors. 2 Locate a docent (see chapter 5) carried by a warforged wizard who has joined up with the Lord of Blades. 3 Capture a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Adventure Hooks Players can invent their own reasons for visiting Phandalin, or they can use the following adventure hooks. The character hooks tied to backgrounds also provide characters with
prominent role in chapters 1âchapter 4: Scott Murphy Gundren Rockseeker Meet Me in Phandalin. Youâre in the city of Neverwinter when your dwarf patron and friend, Gundren Rockseeker, hires you to escort a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Other Groups Representatives of various organizations have their own reasons for exploring the Mists and might be encountered in multiple domains. Church of Ezra Pious souls in various domains pray
to Ezra, an aloof god who embodies the Mists (as detailed at the start of this chapter). With no domain-spanning organization, the church serves largely as a formalization of local superstitions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Abyss in chapter 9, his gemstone is hurled into the fray by Vizeranâs ritual. Unless the characters retrieve it, another demon lord steps on the gem, destroys it, and sends Fraz-Urbâluuâs spirit back to
(see chapter 14) and the 81â100 result on the Maze Engine Effects table came up. Numerous other demons also pour through the portals. For a brief moment, all of the demons and demon lords are disoriented
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
capable of delivering letters through the Mists. Most non-Keepers who learn of this consider it a trick, or fear what it means to receive messages from beyond the Mists, encouraging the Keepers to offer
this rare service only to group members and their allies. Keeper ravens as a means of correspondence is detailed in âLife in the Domains of Dreadâ earlier in this chapter. Keeper Adventures The Keeper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
attack any non-bullywugs that enter the water. If the characters find themselves in battle with the merrow, 1d4 + 1 bullywugs (neutral) arrive immediately after each merrow has taken two turns. The
). If the characters offer the bullywugs nothing in return for their help, the bullywugs take no offense. They donât expect foreigners to honor the rule of reciprocity (see âRules of Conductâ earlier in the chapter).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Chapter 14: Metallic Dragons, Arise When the Cult of the Dragon sounded the Draakhorn, its tremors were felt across the North. In response, many metallic dragons began to investigate what the
wisest and most powerful creatures. They must convince the dragons that the cause of the humanoid folk of the Sword Coast is just, and that dragons and non-dragons need to support each other in this