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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Saltmarsh Backgrounds Part of the fun of a Saltmarsh campaign lies in playing characters who have ties to the town and the area around it. This section presents new backgrounds suitable for creating
such characters, along with notes on adapting characters who have backgrounds drawn from the Player’s Handbook. This material is meant to be a tool for DMs. Once players have decided on their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
creature is in the fog. No matter how far a creature travels in the fog, or in which direction it goes, it gets turned around so that it eventually finds itself back in Barovia. The area within the fog is heavily obscured (see “Vision and Light” in chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook).
that starts its turn in the fog must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or gain one level of exhaustion (see appendix A in the Player’s Handbook). This exhaustion can’t be removed while the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Saltmarsh Backgrounds Part of the fun of a Saltmarsh campaign lies in playing characters who have ties to the town and the area around it. This section presents new backgrounds suitable for creating
such characters, along with notes on adapting characters who have backgrounds drawn from the Player’s Handbook. This material is meant to be a tool for DMs. Once players have decided on their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
creature is in the fog. No matter how far a creature travels in the fog, or in which direction it goes, it gets turned around so that it eventually finds itself back in Barovia. The area within the fog is heavily obscured (see “Vision and Light” in chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook).
that starts its turn in the fog must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or gain one level of exhaustion (see appendix A in the Player’s Handbook). This exhaustion can’t be removed while the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
company, including the names and reputations of its commanders and leaders, and who has hired them recently. You can find the taverns and festhalls where mercenaries abide in any area, as long as you
speak the language. You can find mercenary work between adventures sufficient to maintain a comfortable lifestyle (see “Practicing a Profession” under “Downtime Activities” in chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
double those listed in the Player’s Handbook. The passages leading to area 17 are sealed off by steel walls that can’t be opened.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Wild Magic Zone A past magical disaster or uncontrolled surge of power in a particular place can cause the fabric of magic to unravel, creating a wild magic zone. In such an area, which is typically
no more than 300 feet in diameter, magic behaves unpredictably. Whenever a creature expends a spell slot to cast a spell in a wild magic zone, roll 1d20. If you roll a 20 on the die, roll on the Wild Magic Surge table in the Player’s Handbook to create a magical effect.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
company, including the names and reputations of its commanders and leaders, and who has hired them recently. You can find the taverns and festhalls where mercenaries abide in any area, as long as you
speak the language. You can find mercenary work between adventures sufficient to maintain a comfortable lifestyle (see “Practicing a Profession” under “Downtime Activities” in chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Wild Magic Zone A past magical disaster or uncontrolled surge of power in a particular place can cause the fabric of magic to unravel, creating a wild magic zone. In such an area, which is typically
no more than 300 feet in diameter, magic behaves unpredictably. Whenever a creature expends a spell slot to cast a spell in a wild magic zone, roll 1d20. If you roll a 20 on the die, roll on the Wild Magic Surge table in the Player’s Handbook to create a magical effect.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
double those listed in the Player’s Handbook. The passages leading to area 17 are sealed off by steel walls that can’t be opened.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
47. Spider in Hiding Creature. In a web-covered opening in the wall of the steeply inclined chute, 30 feet above the where the lower end meets the ceiling of area 45, lurks a giant spider. The
spider must succeed on a DC 11 Dexterity or Strength saving throw (player’s choice). On a failed save, the creature slips down the chute 5 feet for every point by which the saving throw failed. If a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
47. Spider in Hiding Creature. In a web-covered opening in the wall of the steeply inclined chute, 30 feet above the where the lower end meets the ceiling of area 45, lurks a giant spider. The
spider must succeed on a DC 11 Dexterity or Strength saving throw (player’s choice). On a failed save, the creature slips down the chute 5 feet for every point by which the saving throw failed. If a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. On their shelves are hundreds of well-preserved tomes. Embroidered rugs, chairs, and lit candelabras fill the southern half of the room. The spiral staircase descends 30 feet to area X42. Peering
over the railing reveals crates in that area. There are no ladders here to reach the high bookshelves. (The wizards who built this place used mage hand spells.) All the books appear to have blank covers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. On their shelves are hundreds of well-preserved tomes. Embroidered rugs, chairs, and lit candelabras fill the southern half of the room. The spiral staircase descends 30 feet to area X42. Peering
over the railing reveals crates in that area. There are no ladders here to reach the high bookshelves. (The wizards who built this place used mage hand spells.) All the books appear to have blank covers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
35. Scythe-Seeing Chasm. The southern end of this chamber has collapsed into a lava-filled chasm (see area 40). Sweltering heat from the lava fills the room.
Doors. The northern half of the room is
empty except for two doors. The door in the north wall is round and made of adamantine (see area 39c).
Corpse. Between the northern and southern halves of the room, where the room is narrowest, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Running the Adventure To run this adventure, you need the D&D fifth edition core rulebooks (Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual). Text that appears in a box like this is
from the Monster Manual, Volo’s Guide to Monsters, and Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes can be found in those books. Spells and equipment mentioned in the adventure are described in the Player’s Handbook
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Running the Adventure To run this adventure, you need the D&D fifth edition core rulebooks (Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual). Text that appears in a box like this is
from the Monster Manual, Volo’s Guide to Monsters, and Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes can be found in those books. Spells and equipment mentioned in the adventure are described in the Player’s Handbook
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
35. Scythe-Seeing Chasm. The southern end of this chamber has collapsed into a lava-filled chasm (see area 40). Sweltering heat from the lava fills the room.
Doors. The northern half of the room is
empty except for two doors. The door in the north wall is round and made of adamantine (see area 39c).
Corpse. Between the northern and southern halves of the room, where the room is narrowest, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
targeting an area of the forest ends the effect in a 20-foot cube for 1 hour if the caster succeeds on a DC 20 ability check using the caster’s spellcasting ability. The affected area reverts to a fetid
other magic. Whenever a creature casts a spell of 1st level or higher within the glade, that creature must succeed on a DC 10 saving throw using its spellcasting ability or roll on the Wild Magic Surge table (see the “Sorcerer” section in the Player’s Handbook).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
inventive. You can help spur their creativity with a few questions about their characters: Are you a native, born and raised in the area? If so, who’s your family? What’s your current occupation? Are you
a recent arrival? Where did you come from? Why did you come to this area? Are you tied to any of the organizations or people involved in the events that kick off the campaign? Are they friends or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
inventive. You can help spur their creativity with a few questions about their characters: Are you a native, born and raised in the area? If so, who’s your family? What’s your current occupation? Are you
a recent arrival? Where did you come from? Why did you come to this area? Are you tied to any of the organizations or people involved in the events that kick off the campaign? Are they friends or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
rolling on the Wild Magic Surge table in chapter 3, “Classes,” of the Player’s Handbook. Though faerzress can’t be dispelled, its effects are temporarily suppressed in the area of an antimagic field.
. A creature in an area suffused with faerzress has advantage on saving throws against any divination spells. If a divination spell doesn’t allow a saving throw, the caster must succeed on a DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
rolling on the Wild Magic Surge table in chapter 3, “Classes,” of the Player’s Handbook. Though faerzress can’t be dispelled, its effects are temporarily suppressed in the area of an antimagic field.
. A creature in an area suffused with faerzress has advantage on saving throws against any divination spells. If a divination spell doesn’t allow a saving throw, the caster must succeed on a DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
targeting an area of the forest ends the effect in a 20-foot cube for 1 hour if the caster succeeds on a DC 20 ability check using the caster’s spellcasting ability. The affected area reverts to a fetid
other magic. Whenever a creature casts a spell of 1st level or higher within the glade, that creature must succeed on a DC 10 saving throw using its spellcasting ability or roll on the Wild Magic Surge table (see the “Sorcerer” section in the Player’s Handbook).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
effect, then follow the rules for that kind of area as normal (see the “Areas of Effect” section in chapter 10 of the Player’s Handbook). If an area of effect is circular and covers at least half a
template, follow all the rules in the Player’s Handbook for placing the associated area of effect. If an area of effect, such as a cone or a line, originates from a spellcaster, the template should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
effect, then follow the rules for that kind of area as normal (see the “Areas of Effect” section in chapter 10 of the Player’s Handbook). If an area of effect is circular and covers at least half a
template, follow all the rules in the Player’s Handbook for placing the associated area of effect. If an area of effect, such as a cone or a line, originates from a spellcaster, the template should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
these expeditions. The party comes upon him as he devours a large elk. The abomination does not wish anyone to know of the yuan-ti’s plans in this area, so he attempts to kill anyone who sees him. If
there are five or more characters (including sidekicks), add a second abomination. Pit of Snakes The characters lose the trail and wander into an area where swamp gas has built up beneath the surface of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
these expeditions. The party comes upon him as he devours a large elk. The abomination does not wish anyone to know of the yuan-ti’s plans in this area, so he attempts to kill anyone who sees him. If
there are five or more characters (including sidekicks), add a second abomination. Pit of Snakes The characters lose the trail and wander into an area where swamp gas has built up beneath the surface of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
when placing a dragon’s lair in or near such a feature. Lair Location d10 Unusual Feature
1 The area is a climate anomaly—a cool and lush oasis in a hot desert, a balmy spring within a
frozen tundra, a drifting iceberg in a warm sea, a barren waste in the midst of a verdant forest, or the like.
2 The area is a wild magic zone. Whenever a creature casts a spell of 1st level or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
when placing a dragon’s lair in or near such a feature. Lair Location d10 Unusual Feature
1 The area is a climate anomaly—a cool and lush oasis in a hot desert, a balmy spring within a
frozen tundra, a drifting iceberg in a warm sea, a barren waste in the midst of a verdant forest, or the like.
2 The area is a wild magic zone. Whenever a creature casts a spell of 1st level or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
once on the Performers’ Roles table to determine what role Stagefright assigns to that player’s character. If two players get the same result, Stagefright lets them decide which one of them takes that
-spirited servant 5 Nervous apothecary 6 Cowardly noble 7 Foolish minstrel 8 Honorable knight risen from the dead Once all the characters have roles, Stagefright leads them to a prop storeroom (area M4a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
once on the Performers’ Roles table to determine what role Stagefright assigns to that player’s character. If two players get the same result, Stagefright lets them decide which one of them takes that
-spirited servant 5 Nervous apothecary 6 Cowardly noble 7 Foolish minstrel 8 Honorable knight risen from the dead Once all the characters have roles, Stagefright leads them to a prop storeroom (area M4a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
from vibrant blue-green to deeper blue. Once the characters descend 500 feet, only dim light illuminates their surroundings. After the characters descend 3,000 feet, they enter an area of complete
DC 10 Constitution saving throw or gain 1 level of exhaustion. A creature that has a swimming speed can swim all day without penalty and uses the normal forced march rules in the Player’s Handbook. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Folk Hero Saltmarsh has long relied on its local people to rise up and deal with threats to the village. Only recently has the king taken more than passing notice of the area. You are beloved by the
prompted your rise to heroic status or use the table below to tie your background to events in Saltmarsh. Use this table in place of the Defining Event table in the Player’s Handbook. Saltmarsh Defining
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
to undertake a task in a closed-off area of the old city known as Rockblight, where the temple of his god stands desecrated. If the characters agree, he gives them a ruby spell gem (see appendix B
) containing the hallow spell and asks them to place the gem in the Steadfast Stone’s menhir (see area 22). Gurnik warns them that once they place the gem, Ogrémoch’s Bane will send its servants to stop