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can be any item found on the Adventuring Gear table in chapter 5, “Equipment,” of the Player’s Handbook. The item must be worth no more than 15 gp.Multiattack. The spy makes two melee
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?
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?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Running Allies Allies are an important part of any adventuring party’s career. However, whenever an ally joins the party for a significant amount of time, it’s important the ally doesn’t overshadow
the player characters. Here are some ways to keep the party feeling like heroes, even when the cast of characters grows. Sometimes our paths cross with others’ in the most fortuitous ways, bringing us
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Running Allies Allies are an important part of any adventuring party’s career. However, whenever an ally joins the party for a significant amount of time, it’s important the ally doesn’t overshadow
the player characters. Here are some ways to keep the party feeling like heroes, even when the cast of characters grows. Sometimes our paths cross with others’ in the most fortuitous ways, bringing us
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Playing a Temporary Character Playing a new character for a brief period can be fun and liberating, giving the player a chance to experiment with new class features in a low-stakes environment. For
example, a player who has avoided spellcasting so far might want to give a cleric or wizard a try. The player should determine who their character is and why the character suddenly appears when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Playing a Temporary Character Playing a new character for a brief period can be fun and liberating, giving the player a chance to experiment with new class features in a low-stakes environment. For
example, a player who has avoided spellcasting so far might want to give a cleric or wizard a try. The player should determine who their character is and why the character suddenly appears when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
and believe in victory by any means necessary: there is no such thing as honor on the battlefield. It’s certainly an unusual choice for a player character, but if you’ve taken a liking to a particular group of the small folk, you could be a powerful ally.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Contacts Contacts are NPCs with close ties to one or more of the player characters. They don’t go on adventures, but they can provide information, rumors, supplies, or professional advice, either for
adventuring careers. A name and a few choice details are all you need for casual contacts, but take the time to flesh out a recurring contact, especially one who might become an ally or enemy at some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
and believe in victory by any means necessary: there is no such thing as honor on the battlefield. It’s certainly an unusual choice for a player character, but if you’ve taken a liking to a particular group of the small folk, you could be a powerful ally.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Contacts Contacts are NPCs with close ties to one or more of the player characters. They don’t go on adventures, but they can provide information, rumors, supplies, or professional advice, either for
adventuring careers. A name and a few choice details are all you need for casual contacts, but take the time to flesh out a recurring contact, especially one who might become an ally or enemy at some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s 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
optional rule is to worry that your players might abuse it, it’s probably not for you. Using Plot Points Each player starts with 1 plot point. During a session, a player can spend that point for one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s 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
optional rule is to worry that your players might abuse it, it’s probably not for you. Using Plot Points Each player starts with 1 plot point. During a session, a player can spend that point for one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
the Copper for a Song handout for each player. (You will share it with them shortly after the adventure starts.) Step 4. Bookmark the following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond: Axe
Acolyte (Medium, Lawful Good) “Listening Post” Yemi Moonsybil Potential human ally under the effects of a Sequester spell Performer Maestro (Medium, Chaotic Good) N12 Zakia Human herbalist Druid (Medium, Chaotic Good) “Listening Post”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
the Copper for a Song handout for each player. (You will share it with them shortly after the adventure starts.) Step 4. Bookmark the following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond: Axe
Acolyte (Medium, Lawful Good) “Listening Post” Yemi Moonsybil Potential human ally under the effects of a Sequester spell Performer Maestro (Medium, Chaotic Good) N12 Zakia Human herbalist Druid (Medium, Chaotic Good) “Listening Post”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
characters who prioritize their skills. The “Rogues’ Gallery” section presents treacherous adversaries for when a player draws the Rogue card from the deck. Chapter 7: Sage. This chapter focuses on sorcerers
Knight card gain the service of an ally; this chapter describes a new creature that answers that call. DMs can also find advice on integrating allies into an adventuring party. In addition, the chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
characters who prioritize their skills. The “Rogues’ Gallery” section presents treacherous adversaries for when a player draws the Rogue card from the deck. Chapter 7: Sage. This chapter focuses on sorcerers
Knight card gain the service of an ally; this chapter describes a new creature that answers that call. DMs can also find advice on integrating allies into an adventuring party. In addition, the chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
exactly like one of the player characters.
4 A former comrade in arms shows up. She’s badly injured, and her enemies are right behind her.
5 A gargoyle courier delivers a mysterious
package.
6 A delirious street preacher has an apocalyptic vision concerning one of the player characters.
7 The PCs discover a bound-elemental explosive device in their quarters. They have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
exactly like one of the player characters.
4 A former comrade in arms shows up. She’s badly injured, and her enemies are right behind her.
5 A gargoyle courier delivers a mysterious
package.
6 A delirious street preacher has an apocalyptic vision concerning one of the player characters.
7 The PCs discover a bound-elemental explosive device in their quarters. They have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
2d6 hit points at the end of each of his or her turns, provided the character has at least 1 hit point remaining. Tactical Losses. Once each round, when a player character would be hit by an attack, a
supporting ally is hit by the attack instead. The adventurers can use this option ten times before their allies are too weakened or depleted to provide assistance. Heroic Sacrifice Players should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
2d6 hit points at the end of each of his or her turns, provided the character has at least 1 hit point remaining. Tactical Losses. Once each round, when a player character would be hit by an attack, a
supporting ally is hit by the attack instead. The adventurers can use this option ten times before their allies are too weakened or depleted to provide assistance. Heroic Sacrifice Players should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
to half their ferocity if the attack hits. If at least one ally and one enemy are nearest and equidistant to the companion, the caregiver’s player rolls any die. On an odd number, the companion
attacks an ally. On an even number, the companion attacks an enemy. The caregiver’s player determines which specific equidistant ally or enemy the companion engages (and can choose their own character if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
to half their ferocity if the attack hits. If at least one ally and one enemy are nearest and equidistant to the companion, the caregiver’s player rolls any die. On an odd number, the companion
attacks an ally. On an even number, the companion attacks an enemy. The caregiver’s player determines which specific equidistant ally or enemy the companion engages (and can choose their own character if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
your ancestor? It’s also important to think about why you are traveling with a group of player characters instead of serving in a Valenar warband. Are you driven by visions from your patron ancestor
? Are you pursuing an epic quest that mirrors their legendary deeds? Do you seek vengeance for the death of a friend or ally? Or have you turned away from your people, either by choice or because of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
your ancestor? It’s also important to think about why you are traveling with a group of player characters instead of serving in a Valenar warband. Are you driven by visions from your patron ancestor
? Are you pursuing an epic quest that mirrors their legendary deeds? Do you seek vengeance for the death of a friend or ally? Or have you turned away from your people, either by choice or because of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
and loss, or as an antihero, a monstrous character gives a player a chance to take on an unusual challenge in the campaign. Before allowing monstrous characters in your campaign, consider the following
, an ambassador, or something else? Work with the player to determine how the character ended up as an adventurer. The character’s bond is a great starting point to consider for this question. How did
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
and loss, or as an antihero, a monstrous character gives a player a chance to take on an unusual challenge in the campaign. Before allowing monstrous characters in your campaign, consider the following
, an ambassador, or something else? Work with the player to determine how the character ended up as an adventurer. The character’s bond is a great starting point to consider for this question. How did
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Factions in Greyhawk Instead of the Forgotten Realms factions, the Flanaess has its own set of knightly orders, mage guilds, and elite societies that serve as power groups the player characters can
ally themselves with. The Harpers The Circle of Eight The closest equivalent to the Harpers is the Circle of Eight. Although membership in the circle itself is restricted to the most powerful wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Factions in Greyhawk Instead of the Forgotten Realms factions, the Flanaess has its own set of knightly orders, mage guilds, and elite societies that serve as power groups the player characters can
ally themselves with. The Harpers The Circle of Eight The closest equivalent to the Harpers is the Circle of Eight. Although membership in the circle itself is restricted to the most powerful wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Fire-Eyes (see appendix B) and her red dragon ally, Ignia. Ignia uses the young red dragon stat block but is Huge. Kansaldi spotted the characters fleeing the flying citadel and now seeks revenge
by opportunistic foes. Map 7.5: clash of fallen flames View Player Version Clash of Fallen Flames Events During this encounter, on initiative count 0 each round, roll on the Clash of Fallen Flames
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Fire-Eyes (see appendix B) and her red dragon ally, Ignia. Ignia uses the young red dragon stat block but is Huge. Kansaldi spotted the characters fleeing the flying citadel and now seeks revenge
by opportunistic foes. Map 7.5: clash of fallen flames View Player Version Clash of Fallen Flames Events During this encounter, on initiative count 0 each round, roll on the Clash of Fallen Flames
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
whose patron ancestor was a bitter rival of yours? Also consider why you are traveling with a group of player characters (who are presumably not also members of your war band) instead of serving with the
for the death of a friend or ally? Or have you turned away from your people, either by choice or because of the actions of a rival? Double-Bladed Scimitar The double-bladed scimitar is the signature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
whose patron ancestor was a bitter rival of yours? Also consider why you are traveling with a group of player characters (who are presumably not also members of your war band) instead of serving with the
for the death of a friend or ally? Or have you turned away from your people, either by choice or because of the actions of a rival? Double-Bladed Scimitar The double-bladed scimitar is the signature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
choice for a player character, but if you’ve taken a liking to a particular group of the small folk, you could be a powerful ally. The Heirs of Dhakaan Though the Dhakaani Empire defeated the alien
assassin. As an adventurer from a Dhakaani clan, why are you working with the other player characters? Are you a scout gathering information? Are you searching for allies to defeat a rival clan, or to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
choice for a player character, but if you’ve taken a liking to a particular group of the small folk, you could be a powerful ally. The Heirs of Dhakaan Though the Dhakaani Empire defeated the alien
assassin. As an adventurer from a Dhakaani clan, why are you working with the other player characters? Are you a scout gathering information? Are you searching for allies to defeat a rival clan, or to