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Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

might be a wagon jostling along a dirt road or a raft floating downriver. Small and Practical The diminutive halflings survive in a world full of larger creatures by avoiding notice or, barring

avoid unwanted attention. Halflings work readily with others, and they are loyal to their friends, whether halfling or otherwise. They can display remarkable ferocity when their friends, families, or

11. Quasit Playground

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

. If they notice the characters, they attack. When two quasits are reduced to 0 hit points, the two remaining ones turn invisible and flee. However, they make enough noise in doing so for the

creature readily surrenders the name of Narrak — the derro savant leading the cultists in the Whorlstone Tunnels (see area 12). In exchange for its life, the quasit reveals that the cult plans to curse

Arrival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

, partly obscured by hanging greenery, are readily apparent in the cliff’s face, one twenty feet high and the other forty feet high. Slightly north of these gaping openings, a much smaller cave

guardians created from humanoid remains by Claugiyliamatar, hide behind vines and watch the nearby forest from area C1. If the wood woads notice the characters attempting to enter the cave, they climb

Human Fighter 1

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

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

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

General Features The features of Pandesmos Outlook are described in the following sections. Demons The chaos and violence brewing in the area attracts demons. Within 10 feet of the bottom of the

cliff’s lowest shelf are two degloths and two vlazoks (see appendix A for stat blocks for both). The exact placement of the demons is at your discretion. If they notice the characters, the demons attack

Fortress Cities

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

Fortress Cities The monasteries of the githzerai are massive outposts of stability that sail through the chaos of Limbo. Githzerai anarchs keep the fortresses stable and control their interior design

meet here to plan or refine their strategy for battling the githyanki and the mind flayers. Shra’kt’lor is the most well defended of the githzerai outposts — no force in Limbo could readily threaten the

Chapter 4: Escape From the Past

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

Attack of the Phaerimm Adventure for Level 3 Characters SAMUEL PERIN Phaerimm attacks on Conch were brutal and unanticipated, leading to a constant state of fear and chaos in the city Situation. A

intact; Tyvern’s magical mishap exploded southward, sparing the structure. The characters notice two conical shapes near the fire. These are [Tooltip Not Found]. When a character stands, one scout

Woods Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

the stone idol. Four human figures in occult robes gather around the statue, chanting ominously. Four Cultists conduct a ritual around this ancient statue. They belong to the Cult of Chaos, a

faction that delights in death and disarray. They are Hostile toward those not garbed in their cult’s attire but don’t immediately notice the characters. The cultists continue intoning until their ritual

Chaos in the Kitchen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Chaos in the Kitchen Even as the game of Wizard Gizzard ends and a winner is declared, Bow’s End Tavern erupts into pandemonium. Read or paraphrase the following: Panicked shouting erupts from the

!” The tavern is so busy that most of its patrons don’t immediately notice Curtie’s panic. Tulk Tusktooth does, but he’s momentarily overwhelmed by those students in the overflow seating who have

11. Office of the Warden

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

readily converses with the characters even if their initial appearance is suspicious, asking them friendly questions with the aim of discovering if Moghadam sent them. If asked about his unusual appearance

aim is for the characters to sow chaos before the temple’s guards invariably deliver them back into his custody. Stolos uses the warlock of the Great Old One stat block with the following changes: He is

Erebos's Influence

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

inevitability of death and the often unavoidable tragedies of life. Although Erebos forbids souls from leaving the Underworld, some escape his clutches. Generally such souls are beneath his notice, but he

, certain that his lesser brother can’t possibly prevail within Erebos’s own territory. Erebos holds a special grudge against Phenax. Phenax readily teaches others how to escape the Underworld as the

Small and Practical

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

Small and Practical The diminutive halflings survive in a world full of larger creatures by avoiding notice or, barring that, avoiding offense. Standing about 3 feet tall, they appear

themselves valuable and welcome. The combination of their inherent stealth and their unassuming nature helps halflings to avoid unwanted attention. Halflings work readily with others, and they are loyal

Area Information

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

statue depicts some forgotten god dedicated to chaos and entropy, and as described below, holds up the ceiling overhead. Objectives/Goals Aware of the creature’s existence, the mind flayers were able

statue. EXPLORATION If the adventurers investigate they notice the tops of the statues are oddly flattened, as they were built to have a descending ceiling rest upon them. SOCIAL Once released from

Roleplaying

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

readily get involved in social interactions, you can create situations tailored for their characters. Perhaps the NPC in question is a family member or a contact of a particular adventurer and

information is concealed in details around the room where the interaction takes place, which a perceptive character might notice.

Investigating the Panic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

assistant can make an appointment for the characters to talk to the dean during her office hours three days after the chaos at Kollema Hall. This meeting takes place in Tullus’s office in the Deans’ Wing

Wisdom (Insight) check suspect Tullus isn’t being entirely truthful, but aren’t sure what about. Those who succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check also notice the green orb the dean showcased during

Chapter 4: Escape From the Past

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

Chaos in the Streets Adventure for Level 5 Characters Situation. Weeks after the fall of Eileanar and several other flying cities, the city of Conch is inundated with those who need help, and the

. Before the characters can act, the gnome’s throat bleeds heavily and he falls to the ground, dead. Flanking the gnome are three Chaotic Evil Lizardfolk Sovereigns. When they notice the characters, the

Residents

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

librarians), the library subtly directs the character toward its target within minutes. The three stone giants who serve as Gravenhollow’s librarians don’t specifically welcome visitors — or even notice their

indescribable chaos through Ustova’s visions. All she sees of the future is fire, blood, and death, shot through with signs and portents based upon the natures of the demon lords — the bloody spirals and twin

Putting the Planes Together

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

Outer Planes). Below the Material Plane is the Elemental Chaos, a single, undifferentiated elemental plane where all the elements clash together. At the bottom of the Elemental Chaos is the Abyss

Plane; the Transitive Planes; a single Elemental Chaos; an Overheaven, where good-aligned deities and celestials live; and the Underworld, where evil deities and fiends live. Myriad Planes. In this

Elf Queen's Palace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

Falling Ash is known to us. This cult has long plotted to sow chaos in Celene; an undercover cult member recently failed to poison me. I have no doubt the other cults are equally dangerous. “My spies

Destroy Celene? “Those who worship Elemental Evil want to wipe out order and replace it with chaos. They hate my realm because they hate all that is good.” Why Choose Us? “My knights are trained to face

Fighter

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

Fighter The best thing about blood money is that it spends just as readily as any other kind of money. Some fight to slake bloodlust. Others fight for the thrill of besting an enemy. Some fight for a

the fallen, the dust of a well-trodden arena, or the fog of war, allies and enemies alike take notice when you stalk the battlefield. Signature Equipment d12 Equipment 1 Handcrafted arrows

Idyllglen Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Summerlast. Their armor is covered in the ichor of Yeenoghu’s demons. The ichor has driven the guards mad, making them hunger for humanoid flesh. When they notice the characters, the guards attack. If a

. A barlgura and five dretches appear on the western edge of map 4.2. If these demons notice the characters, they attack. If they don’t notice the characters, they attack the temple (area I3), hoping

Screaming Devilkin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

creatures in the court of a cruel noble or foul necromancer. Should a minor bandit chief or low-ranking acolyte of evil gain the service of these creatures, take care. When the devilkin take notice of such

after Primus unleashed the Spawning Stone upon Limbo. A powerful being suffused with entropic power, Ygorl delights in the act of unmaking and bringing chaos to any ecosystem it visits. Lesser slaadi

The Stone Tooth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

outside the stronghold to recuperate after difficult battles. The party can readily find defensible campsites in the forest near the Stone Tooth. Wait and Watch The characters might choose to observe

up camp at least 90 feet from the path and doesn’t take any action that might draw attention, the returning orcs pass by without spotting the campsite. Otherwise, the orcs notice the camp when they

Flight of the Dragonnels

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

dragonnels ignore them and fly on. Otherwise, the dragonnels attack. If the characters flee, the dragonnels break off after a short pursuit, but other foes notice the characters (see the following section

three stat blocks). Red Ruin fights to the death, but Bakaris flees if reduced to 20 hit points or fewer. If Bakaris is knocked from his mount or slain, he falls and vanishes amid the chaos. Clystran

Ephara's Champions

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

poet, scholar, or philosopher, and Ephara took notice of your talent. 6 You are a civil servant or a city leader, taking an active role in the welfare of your home. Devotion to Ephara

, contradict her ideals, or let her down through acts such as these: Betraying one’s trust to commit acts of corruption or tyranny Destroying a civic institution or sowing chaos within a city Willfully

The Assault

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

time the sahuagin begin to notice that something is not as it should be and raise their alert level (see “On Alert’). At the end of this period, check the party’s victory points. If their number of

the assault draws to a close. On Alert Prepared for attack, the sahuagin forces readily charge into battle once they know the assault has begun. The fortress rings with the sounds of sahuagin

Secret Grotto Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

allow our great nation to succumb to the same chaos as the Yun dynasty. If you have last wishes, please write them down. We will retrieve them and do our best to honor them after your demise.” The Grand

(Perception) score of 14 or higher notice that different animal designs decorate each of the statues. Bronze Gate. Magic seals this bronze double door. It opens only if the ki-rin symbol on one of the

Zodiac Signs

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

failed to notice the valuable Gem right behind her. Omen of Betrayal. Those born under the Rogue are destined to be betrayed by someone close to them, or to betray first in an act of self-preservation

of Chaos. While those born under other signs find a hint of their future in the stars, the futures of those born to the Jester are unknowable. These people tend to be agents of chaos, and they can be found in any occupation.

Wedding Itinerary

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

before the first or second time Thoman checks it. This act achieves the desired chaos, and should give the characters opportunities to notice Two Dry Cloaks. Perhaps she looks guilty, has some cuts and

Zardak appears to notice something odd about one of the characters or the body they inhabit, but this ends up just being his bad eyesight. Fifteen minutes after they arrive, the two take their leave

Far Realm Cysts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

lead away from area 42 both contain white gates. The northern route leads to the Warren of Eyes, and the southern path goes to the Caverns of Chaos. 43. Summoning Chamber A blood-red circle is scribed

a long rest. White Gate. A white gate stands in the passage that leads to the Forest of Weakness. Caverns of Chaos The creatures and forces of the Far Realm are held in these unlit caverns. 44. Chaos

The Walking Statues

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

fit. The Lady Dreaming This fair lady caused much chaos when she was active. The statue has the appearance of a female elf, whose hair and clothing appeared to flow naturally as it walked through the

, except for its female form and open-faced helm. It was felled during the Spellplague after causing much chaos and slaughter. The residents of Waterdeep’s North Ward funneled much of their frustrated

Abyssal Prisons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

the Temple of Chaos. Another white gate stands in the corridor that leads south to the Pools of Devotion. 3. Issem’s Vault Deadly traps, which Issem avoids while in mist form, protect the vampire’s

. In addition to its treasure, the sarcophagus holds a glyph key attuned to this zone. Temple of Chaos Tarul Var reconfigured this zone for his use. 4. Mystic Circles The wood-paneled walls of this long

Dungeon Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

patrolling the Doomvault don’t notice the disruption, since a disrupted black gate continues to function normally. However, the gate’s active field deals 10 (3d6) force damage (instead of 2d6). Gatehouse

, allowing manipulation of gates within the attuned areas. For example, a glyph key attuned to the Temple of Chaos (areas 4 through 7) allows its user to use a functional black gate to open a portal to

Adventure Types

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

fall into a sinkhole that opens beneath their feet, dropping them into the adventure location. 2 While traveling in the wilderness, the characters notice the entrance to the adventure location. 3 While

adventurers face the main villain, who attempts to escape in the chaos. 10 A threat more powerful than the adventurers appears, destroys the main villain, and then turns its attention on the characters. 11 The

Lorehold Deans' Wing Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

doors lead from the chamber. Two cogwork archivists (see chapter 7) work in each of these records rooms after hours, sorting and organizing. If they notice the characters, the archivists demand to know

. L7. Dean Plargg’s Office A bronze nameplate on the door to this room reads “Plargg, Dean of Chaos.” A clean desk and several stiff-looking chairs fill this austere office. Behind the desk, between

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