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Magic Items
Divine Contention
combat it’s simplest to allow them the opportunity to “rewind” one action and take it again, or to reroll a failed saving throw (if it can still take actions).
Each use of the
, one of the player characters disintegrates.
If a creature bound its soul to the ruinstone in the “Thalivar’s Beacon” quest, the artifact explodes when used and the creature who is
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
failed save, the creature is charmed by the morkoth for 1 minute. While charmed in this way, the target tries to get as close to the morkoth as possible, using its actions to Dash until it is within
is underwater.
A morkoth encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 12 (8,400 XP).
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the morkoth can take one of the following
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
actions, speak, or manipulate objects. He is weightless, has a flying speed of 20 feet, can hover, and can enter a hostile creature’s space and stop there. In addition, if air can pass through a
and actions in the most favorable way and lets Strahd bite it.
Each time Strahd or his companions do anything harmful to the target, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
particular rival who channels the same ancestor, or one who channels a rival of your ancestor?
It’s also important to think about why you are traveling with a group of player characters
friend or ally? Or have you turned away from your people, either by choice or because of the actions of a rival?
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can
be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Commanding Spores. The dragon releases spores around a
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
endeavor. Faerûn has a wide variety of knightly orders, all of which have a similar outlook concerning their actions and responsibilities.
Though the term “knight” conjures ideas
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the soldier background in the Player’s Handbook as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the normal amount of time (up to 16 hours) each day before being subject to the effect of a forced march (see “Travel Pace” in chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook). Additionally
hardship is essential to you and is at the heart of a personal philosophy or ethos that often guides your actions. You can roll on the following table to determine this hardship or choose one that best fits
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
particular rival who channels the same ancestor, or one who channels a rival of your ancestor?
It’s also important to think about why you are traveling with a group of player characters
friend or ally? Or have you turned away from your people, either by choice or because of the actions of a rival?
Morkoth
Legacy
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
close to the morkoth as possible, using its actions to Dash until it is within 5 feet of the morkoth. A charmed target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns and whenever it takes
of the lair is underwater.
A morkoth encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 12 (8,400 XP).
Lair Actions
When fighting inside its lair, a morkoth can invoke the ambient magic of the island
Actions
Player characters and monsters can also do things not covered by these actions. Many class features and other abilities provide additional action options, and you can improvise other actions. When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Level 3: Vault of Reflection Map 5.3 shows this level of the dungeon, which an invisible beholder named Belchorzh the Unseen (see area 44) claims as its home. It doesn’t have access to lair actions
and regional effects; instead, it has infected its home with weird alien growth. Map 5.3: Vault of Reflection View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Level 3: Vault of Reflection Map 5.3 shows this level of the dungeon, which an invisible beholder named Belchorzh the Unseen (see area 44) claims as its home. It doesn’t have access to lair actions
and regional effects; instead, it has infected its home with weird alien growth. Map 5.3: Vault of Reflection View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
a task. Advantage is also a great way to reward a player who shows exceptional creativity in play. Characters often gain Advantage or Disadvantage through the use of special abilities, actions, spells
player shows exceptional creativity or cunning in attempting or describing a task. Previous actions (whether taken by the character making the attempt or some other creature) improve the chances of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
a task. Advantage is also a great way to reward a player who shows exceptional creativity in play. Characters often gain Advantage or Disadvantage through the use of special abilities, actions, spells
player shows exceptional creativity or cunning in attempting or describing a task. Previous actions (whether taken by the character making the attempt or some other creature) improve the chances of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Overview A D&D adventure is a collection of locations, quests, and challenges that inspires you to tell a story. The outcome of that story is determined by the actions and decisions of the
adventurers — and, of course, the luck of the dice. You can run Dragon of Icespire Peak for as few as one player or as many as five players. Each player starts with a 1st-level character. The adventure is set a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Overview A D&D adventure is a collection of locations, quests, and challenges that inspires you to tell a story. The outcome of that story is determined by the actions and decisions of the
adventurers — and, of course, the luck of the dice. You can run Dragon of Icespire Peak for as few as one player or as many as five players. Each player starts with a 1st-level character. The adventure is set a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
progresses, it might become apparent that the player is unable to manage the NPC effectively, or you might need more influence over the NPC’s actions and behavior. Either scenario justifies you retaking
sessions. If roleplaying that NPC becomes a burden to you, see if one of your players is willing to run the NPC as a secondary character. If a player agrees to take control of a friendly NPC, provide that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
encourage specific actions by offering inspiration while a player is considering options. Both approaches have their strengths and weaknesses. Waiting until after an action preserves the flow of play, but
: inspiration should make the game more enjoyable for everyone. Award inspiration when players take actions that make the game more exciting, amusing, or memorable. As a rule of thumb, aim to award
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
Overview A D&D adventure is a collection of locations, quests, and challenges that inspire you to tell a story. The outcome of that story is determined by the actions and decisions of the player
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
progresses, it might become apparent that the player is unable to manage the NPC effectively, or you might need more influence over the NPC’s actions and behavior. Either scenario justifies you retaking
sessions. If roleplaying that NPC becomes a burden to you, see if one of your players is willing to run the NPC as a secondary character. If a player agrees to take control of a friendly NPC, provide that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
Overview A D&D adventure is a collection of locations, quests, and challenges that inspire you to tell a story. The outcome of that story is determined by the actions and decisions of the player
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
encourage specific actions by offering inspiration while a player is considering options. Both approaches have their strengths and weaknesses. Waiting until after an action preserves the flow of play, but
: inspiration should make the game more enjoyable for everyone. Award inspiration when players take actions that make the game more exciting, amusing, or memorable. As a rule of thumb, aim to award
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
anything else you can think of!” Don’t Assume Character Actions. Don’t assume actions on the characters’ part. For example, don’t say “You step into the room and look up” unless the player has already told you that’s what their character is doing.
telling them where to go. Don’t Limit Options. In general, let the players use the information they’re given to decide what they want to do. Don’t put unnecessary limitations on the characters’ actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. Sometimes one player speaks for the whole party, saying, “We’ll take the east door,” for example. Other times, different adventurers do different things: one adventurer might search a treasure chest
while a second examines an esoteric symbol engraved on a wall and a third keeps watch for monsters. The players don’t need to take turns, but the DM listens to every player and decides how to resolve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
interest in possessing other types of creatures. While inhabiting a host body, a trickster god acts like an overbearing passenger. The host creature remains in control of its actions but inherits a flaw
from the god, as well as a special power. When a trickster god inhabits a player character, give the player that god’s card (see appendix F). A character doesn’t know what power and flaw are gained from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. When a character interacts with a student NPC, that character’s player decides which of the following categories they wish their response to fall under: Friendly Response. A friendly response earns
response earns −1 Relationship Point. A rivalrous response is negative, and might take the form of being rude to the NPC, antagonizing the NPC, or taking similar unkind actions. Each time a character’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
anything else you can think of!” Don’t Assume Character Actions. Don’t assume actions on the characters’ part. For example, don’t say “You step into the room and look up” unless the player has already told you that’s what their character is doing.
telling them where to go. Don’t Limit Options. In general, let the players use the information they’re given to decide what they want to do. Don’t put unnecessary limitations on the characters’ actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. Sometimes one player speaks for the whole party, saying, “We’ll take the east door,” for example. Other times, different adventurers do different things: one adventurer might search a treasure chest
while a second examines an esoteric symbol engraved on a wall and a third keeps watch for monsters. The players don’t need to take turns, but the DM listens to every player and decides how to resolve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, Investigation, Nature, or Religion) check. Utilize Use a nonmagical object. Player characters and monsters can also do things not covered by these actions. Many class features and other abilities provide
Actions When you do something other than moving or communicating, you typically take an action. The Action table lists the game’s main actions, which are defined in more detail in the Rules Glossary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
, Investigation, Nature, or Religion) check. Utilize Use a nonmagical object. Player characters and monsters can also do things not covered by these actions. Many class features and other abilities provide
Actions When you do something other than moving or communicating, you typically take an action. The Action table lists the game’s main actions, which are defined in more detail in the rules glossary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, Investigation, Nature, or Religion) check. Utilize Use a nonmagical object. Player characters and monsters can also do things not covered by these actions. Many class features and other abilities provide
Actions When you do something other than moving or communicating, you typically take an action. The Action table lists the game’s main actions, which are defined in more detail in the Rules Glossary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
, Investigation, Nature, or Religion) check. Utilize Use a nonmagical object. Player characters and monsters can also do things not covered by these actions. Many class features and other abilities provide
Actions When you do something other than moving or communicating, you typically take an action. The Action table lists the game’s main actions, which are defined in more detail in the rules glossary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. When a character interacts with a student NPC, that character’s player decides which of the following categories they wish their response to fall under: Friendly Response. A friendly response earns
response earns −1 Relationship Point. A rivalrous response is negative, and might take the form of being rude to the NPC, antagonizing the NPC, or taking similar unkind actions. Each time a character’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
interest in possessing other types of creatures. While inhabiting a host body, a trickster god acts like an overbearing passenger. The host creature remains in control of its actions but inherits a flaw
from the god, as well as a special power. When a trickster god inhabits a player character, give the player that god’s card (see appendix F). A character doesn’t know what power and flaw are gained from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
understand what motivates both them and their characters. Player Input It’s not up to you to create every aspect of a D&D campaign. Players contribute through their characters’ actions and by
players for thoughts about the campaign. Indirect Input. The choices a player makes, starting at character creation, can indicate what they want to see in the game. For example, a Rogue player likely wants