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Dungeon Masterâs Guide
yourself. The knight has the same alignment as you and serves you loyally until death, believing the two of you have been drawn together by fate. Work with your DM to create a name and backstory for this NPC
a minimum score of 1). You can draw one additional card beyond your declared draws.
Rogue. An NPC of the DMâs choice becomes Hostile toward you. You donât know the identity of this NPC
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Mages spend their lives in the study and practice of magic. Good-aligned mages offer counsel to nobles and others in power, while
accepted her, Manshoon forced her to remove her distinctive Thayan head tattoos and to trade in her Red Wizard robes for black ones.
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
Multiattack. The guard makes two melee attacks.
Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Morningstar"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with
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Princes of the Apocalypse
":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 4 (1d8);{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ironfang","rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage.In the Earth Node
When the Temple of Black Earth is
threatened, Marlos Urnrayle retreats to the Black Geode, the earth node. Within this node, Marlos gains one additional use of his Legendary Resistance trait.
Lair Actions
If Marlos is in the earth node
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
Dark Devotion. The fanatic has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
Spellcasting. The fanatic is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC
Monsters
Tyranny of Dragons
Special Equipment. Rezmir has the Black Dragon Mask, Hazirawn, and an insignia of claws (see appendix C for all items).
Amphibious. Rezmir can breathe air and water.
Cruel Advantage. Once per turn
.
Draconic Majesty. While wearing no armor and wearing the Black Dragon Mask, Rezmir adds her Charisma bonus to her AC (included).
Immolation. When Rezmir is reduced to 0 hit points, her body
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
Bond of the Black Earth. The burrowshark is magically bound to a bulette trained to serve as its mount. While mounted on its bulette, the burrowshark shares the bulette;bulette's senses and can ride
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
slot): stoneskinBlack Earth Rod. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Black Earth Rod"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation
":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Black Earth Rod","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. The stonemelder can also expend a spell slot to deal extra damage, dealing 2d8
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
Evasion. If Hellenrae is subjected to an effect that allows her to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, she instead takes no damage if she succeeds on the saving throw, and only
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Princes of the Apocalypse
Unarmored Defense. While the monk is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.
Unarmored Movement. While the monk is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its
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Princes of the Apocalypse
Earth Walk. Moving through difficult terrain made of earth or stone costs Miraj no extra movement.
Innate Spellcasting. Mirajâs innate spellcasting ability is Constitution (spell save DC 14
Magic Items
Keys from the Golden Vault
powder if the book rests on it long enough.
A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify
book, the spirit tries to leave the book and enter your body. If you fail a DC 20 Charisma saving throw, it succeeds, and you become an NPC under the DMâs control until the intruding spirit is
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
folk. Even so, her collection of crystal balls allows her to stay abreast of events happening in the world.The forest-loving green dragons sometimes compete for territory with black dragons in marshy
wall, it must spend 4 feet of movement. Furthermore, a creature in the wallâs space must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw once each round itâs in contact with the wall, taking 18 (4d8
Monsters
Divine Contention
is possessing the body of ClaugiyliamatarThe forest-loving green dragons sometimes compete for territory with black dragons in marshy woods and with white dragons in subarctic taiga. However, a forest
foot a creature travels through the wall, it must spend 4 feet of movement. Furthermore, a creature in the wallâs space must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw once each round itâs in
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Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
gleaming black alloy of unknown origin, the servant is often described as a combination of a disproportioned dwarf and an oversized beetle. The servant contains enough space for 1 ton of cargo and a
), it requires two attuned crew members to be inside the servant and spend their actions on 3 consecutive rounds performing the command. Should the crew members begin the process of entering the code
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
spend my time asleep, in the realm of dreams.
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I find the whimsy of fey, and whimsy in general, to be exasperating and exhausting.
Moonstone Dragon Ideals
d6;{"diceNotation
, a well maintained and above-water version of the black dragon lairâs tower (map 5.2) makes a great Feywild audience chamber, while a vibrant, living version of the green dragon lairâs
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
often difficult because Iâm so easily distr⊠oh my goodness, is that circlet made of silver?
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I find the waking world tedious and mundane and would much rather spend my time asleep
look to other maps in this chapter as inspiration for the scattered parts of a moonstone dragonâs lair. For example, a well maintained and above-water version of the black dragon lairâs
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The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
again until the next dawn.
If at least 1 gallon of blood is poured into the cauldron and stirred for 1 minute, it turns into a cloud of harmless black smoke that erupts from the cauldron and
with 3 charges. This wand canât recharge and crumbles to ashes when its final charge is expended. Once used, this property of the cauldron canât be used again for 8 days.
If you spend 1
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Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
the tooth to cast the Evard's black tentacles spell (DC 18). Once this property is used, it canât be used again until the next dawn.
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The Thousand Deaths of Jander Sunstar (yellowed
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You deal double damage to objects and structures. If you take 20 or more damage in one turn, you must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or spend your next turn in a murderous fury. During this
Nezznar the Black Spider
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Lost Mine of Phandelver
Special Equipment. Nezznar has a spider staff.
Fey Ancestry. Nezznar has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic canât put him to sleep.
Sunlight Sensitivity. Nezznar has
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Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
within 30 feet of you. The NPC serves you loyally for the duration of the adventure, believing that the fates have drawn them to you. You control this character.
Moon. You are granted the ability
to cast any spell of 5th level or lower, and can use that ability 1d3 times for the duration of the adventure.
Rogue. An NPC of the DMâs choice becomes secretly hostile toward you. The
Book of Vile Darkness
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Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
powder if the book rests on it long enough.
A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify
minor beneficial properties
1 major beneficial property
3 minor detrimental properties
2 major detrimental properties
Adjusted Ability Scores. After you spend the requisite amount of time
Adult Green Dragon
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Basic Rules (2014)
its spine, reaching full height just behind the skull.The forest-loving green dragons sometimes compete for territory with black dragons in marshy woods and with white dragons in subarctic taiga
whichever side of the wall it wants. A creature can move through the wall, albeit slowly and painfully. For every 1 foot a creature travels through the wall, it must spend 4 feet of movement. Furthermore
Ancient Green Dragon
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continues down its spine, reaching full height just behind the skull.The forest-loving green dragons sometimes compete for territory with black dragons in marshy woods and with white dragons in subarctic
on whichever side of the wall it wants. A creature can move through the wall, albeit slowly and painfully. For every 1 foot a creature travels through the wall, it must spend 4 feet of movement
Deck of Many Things
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ability to cast the wish spell 1d3 times.
Rogue. A nonplayer character of the GM's choice becomes hostile toward you. The identity of your new enemy isn't known until the NPC or someone else reveals
.
Skull. You summon an avatar of death--a ghostly humanoid skeleton clad in a tattered black robe and carrying a spectral scythe. It appears in a space of the GM's choice within 10 feet of you and attacks
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Acquisitions Incorporated
turned the color of jade and their blood began to flow black. Their ears grew pointed, and they gained a limited form of telepathy â but at the cost of forgetting their history. The underground homes
other verdan who have traveled to different parts of the world, they drop everything to spend as long as possible sharing stories and observations from their respective travels. However, their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
has found a secret door, an NPC appears, or a monster turns out to be a long-lost ally polymorphed into a horrid beast. A player who wants to spend a plot point in this way should take a minute to
can spend a plot point to become the DM. That playerâs character becomes an NPC, and play continues. Itâs probably not a good idea to swap roles in the middle of combat, but it can happen if your group
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Quick NPCs An NPC doesnât need combat statistics unless it poses a threat. Moreover, most NPCs need only one or two qualities to make them memorable. For example, your players will have no trouble
remembering the no-nonsense blacksmith with the tattoo of the black rose on his right shoulder or the badly dressed bard with the broken nose.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
monsters that are an appropriate challenge for higher-level characters can deal enough damage to instantly kill or incapacitate a low-level follower. The adventurers should expect to spend effort and resources protecting lower-level NPC party members and to provide healing when this protection fails.
account for. Since lower-level NPC party members receive equal party shares of XP, they will gain levels more quickly than the adventurers (the benefit of studying under such experienced masters
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Carousing Saltmarsh has several taverns that provide plenty of opportunities for adventurers to spend their money on fine food and strong drink. Carousing gives the characters a chance to make
contact, such as the bartender at the appropriate tavern or a specific person you have connected with. Optionally, the DM can instead allow you to declare an NPC as a contact when you meet them
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
first two paragraphs of the âBackgroundâ section to the players at this time.) Klarg, the bugbear who leads this goblin band, had orders to waylay Gundren. Sildar heard from the goblins that the Black
Spider sent word that the dwarf was to be brought to him. Sildar doesnât know who or what the Black Spider is. Gundren had a map showing the secret location of Wave Echo Cave, but the goblins took it
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Lhazaar Characters As you develop a Lhazaar character or NPC, consider the following: Seafarers and Swashbucklers. Most Lhazaar spend more time at sea than they do on land. Sailor is an appropriate
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the black dragon to escape into the wild, it returns to its old lair in the Lizard Marsh, not far from the town of Daggerford. If the characters spend time in Daggerford before setting out on their next
adventure, they might encounter the black dragon once more as it swoops over the townâs walls, settles on a rooftop, and demands tribute from the townsfolk.
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out of the mist into an underground chapel with black basalt pillars and a polished obsidian altar. Resting on the altar is a leather bag the size and shape of a human body, and which appears to have
been sewn shut. Beyond the altar, a heavy black drape hangs from an archway.
Eight emaciated, green-skinned creatures are shackled to the walls of the chapel, each one gazing toward you with a single