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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
;s petrified flesh came back to life as morkoths: tentacled monstrosities brimming with malice and greed.
Morkoths are driven by greed and selfishness mixed with a yearning for conflict. They hoard
saving throw. On a failure, the creature has misplaced one possession (chosen by the player, if the creature is that player’s character). The possession remains nearby but concealed for a short
Species
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
themselves falling through portals to other planes and worlds.
Kender sometimes amass impressive collections of curiosities. Some might collect mundane knickknacks or relics from magical sites, while
other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
is why your people constantly seek out conflict; you need to find challenges worthy of a hero.
In creating a Valenar, think about your patron ancestor. Your class should reflect their class; if you
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
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
is why your people constantly seek out conflict; you need to find challenges worthy of a hero.
In creating a Valenar, think about your patron ancestor. Your class should reflect their class; if you
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
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict.
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I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants.
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with a drow matriarch for centuries. Each move represents what that player plans to do next in the competitors’ long struggle for domination in the Underdark.
2
A fire giant who
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
characters—and the luck of the dice. Dragons of Stormwreck Isle draws the characters into the midst of an ancient war among dragons as they explore an island that has long been a battlefield in that conflict.
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
characters—and the luck of the dice. Dragons of Stormwreck Isle draws the characters into the midst of an ancient war among dragons as they explore an island that has long been a battlefield in that conflict.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. This section provides the rules you need for your characters and monsters to engage in combat, whether it is a brief skirmish or an extended conflict in a dungeon or on a field of battle. Throughout this
section, the rules address you, the player or Dungeon Master. The Dungeon Master controls all the monsters and nonplayer characters involved in combat, and each other player controls an adventurer. “You” can also mean the character or monster that you control.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. This section provides the rules you need for your characters and monsters to engage in combat, whether it is a brief skirmish or an extended conflict in a dungeon or on a field of battle. Throughout this
section, the rules address you, the player or Dungeon Master. The Dungeon Master controls all the monsters and nonplayer characters involved in combat, and each other player controls an adventurer. “You” can also mean the character or monster that you control.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
chapter provides the rules you need for your characters and monsters to engage in combat, whether it is a brief skirmish or an extended conflict in a dungeon or on a field of battle. Throughout this
chapter, the rules address you, the player or Dungeon Master. The Dungeon Master controls all the monsters and nonplayer characters involved in combat, and each other player controls an adventurer. “You” can also mean the character or monster that you control.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
chapter provides the rules you need for your characters and monsters to engage in combat, whether it is a brief skirmish or an extended conflict in a dungeon or on a field of battle. Throughout this
chapter, the rules address you, the player or Dungeon Master. The Dungeon Master controls all the monsters and nonplayer characters involved in combat, and each other player controls an adventurer. “You” can also mean the character or monster that you control.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Chapter 4: The Last War Khorvaire is still rising from the ashes of the Last War. The consequences of a century of conflict can’t be offset with a single treaty. The Last War didn’t end because
continuing the struggle could doom them all. Many are sick of the endless conflict and embrace the peace. But just as many yearn to finish what their ancestors started, and others see potential profit for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Chapter 4: The Last War Khorvaire is still rising from the ashes of the Last War. The consequences of a century of conflict can’t be offset with a single treaty. The Last War didn’t end because
continuing the struggle could doom them all. Many are sick of the endless conflict and embrace the peace. But just as many yearn to finish what their ancestors started, and others see potential profit for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
creatures from the Nessian Wood, or by visiting punishment on an entire polis for the actions of a few citizens. From there, she could easily end up in an escalating conflict against mortals across
Theros, drawing in multiple gods and threatening the idea of civilization itself. Player characters who are champions of other gods could find themselves marked for death by hunters who have a grudge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
creatures from the Nessian Wood, or by visiting punishment on an entire polis for the actions of a few citizens. From there, she could easily end up in an escalating conflict against mortals across
Theros, drawing in multiple gods and threatening the idea of civilization itself. Player characters who are champions of other gods could find themselves marked for death by hunters who have a grudge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
in direct conflict with the other two factions, but that doesn’t always inspire cooperation. For example, the Chromatic Circle might focus on self-aggrandizement, as each member of the faction tries
to amass as much wealth and power as possible. The Gem Circle, by contrast, might be dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, while the Metallic Circle is more altruistic, working to further the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
in direct conflict with the other two factions, but that doesn’t always inspire cooperation. For example, the Chromatic Circle might focus on self-aggrandizement, as each member of the faction tries
to amass as much wealth and power as possible. The Gem Circle, by contrast, might be dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, while the Metallic Circle is more altruistic, working to further the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Using Ability Scores When a player wants to do something, it’s often appropriate to let the attempt succeed without a roll or a reference to the character’s ability scores. For example, a character
deciding whether to use a roll, ask yourself two questions: Is a task so easy and so free of conflict and stress that there should be no chance of failure? Is a task so inappropriate or impossible — such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
is added, give a copy of the sheet to each player. Players can fill out their sheets anonymously, but ask each of them to add the following information:
Limits. Using an X for a hard limit or a
this discussion, but further discussion is warranted each time a new player joins the group or when the campaign has a shift in story or tone. Someone might cross a line and need to be reminded of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
is added, give a copy of the sheet to each player. Players can fill out their sheets anonymously, but ask each of them to add the following information:
Limits. Using an X for a hard limit or a
this discussion, but further discussion is warranted each time a new player joins the group or when the campaign has a shift in story or tone. Someone might cross a line and need to be reminded of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Using Ability Scores When a player wants to do something, it’s often appropriate to let the attempt succeed without a roll or a reference to the character’s ability scores. For example, a character
deciding whether to use a roll, ask yourself two questions: Is a task so easy and so free of conflict and stress that there should be no chance of failure? Is a task so inappropriate or impossible — such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Behavior” section. Player Conflict. Conflicts between characters sometimes surface conflicts between players. These conflicts are best handled away from the gaming table. Encourage the players to
the sheet to each player. Players can fill out their sheets anonymously, but ask each of them to add the following information:
Limits. Using an X for a hard limit or a question mark for a soft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Behavior” section. Player Conflict. Conflicts between characters sometimes surface conflicts between players. These conflicts are best handled away from the gaming table. Encourage the players to
the sheet to each player. Players can fill out their sheets anonymously, but ask each of them to add the following information:
Limits. Using an X for a hard limit or a question mark for a soft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
and Tavern. Volothamp Geddarm, the famous explorer and raconteur, has a quest for them — one that entangles the characters in a bitter conflict between two nefarious organizations. If the adventurers
adventure designed for characters starting at 1st level. By the end of the story, the characters will be at least 5th level. If you’re planning to run through the adventure as a player, stop reading now! If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
and Tavern. Volothamp Geddarm, the famous explorer and raconteur, has a quest for them — one that entangles the characters in a bitter conflict between two nefarious organizations. If the adventurers
adventure designed for characters starting at 1st level. By the end of the story, the characters will be at least 5th level. If you’re planning to run through the adventure as a player, stop reading now! If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
your own Darklord, consider the relationship that will define their evil in your adventures: their conflict with your players’ characters. Just as a Darklord is the inspiration for a domain, players
. Request at least two favorites from each player. Write them down. If players have been playing characters for a while, ask them to rewrite these personal characteristics to reflect who their characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
your own Darklord, consider the relationship that will define their evil in your adventures: their conflict with your players’ characters. Just as a Darklord is the inspiration for a domain, players
. Request at least two favorites from each player. Write them down. If players have been playing characters for a while, ask them to rewrite these personal characteristics to reflect who their characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
give an initial focus to the campaign—setting a tone and giving players an initial investment in the story. The player characters may be meeting in a tavern—but it’s their favorite tavern. The bard
gang conflict. A Callestan campaign is a dark neo-noir story. Clifftop in Upper Dura is a district catering to established adventurers. This is a place for pulp heroes, established explorers whose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
give an initial focus to the campaign—setting a tone and giving players an initial investment in the story. The player characters may be meeting in a tavern—but it’s their favorite tavern. The bard
gang conflict. A Callestan campaign is a dark neo-noir story. Clifftop in Upper Dura is a district catering to established adventurers. This is a place for pulp heroes, established explorers whose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
conflict and haven’t noticed you yet.
The reptilian humanoids are troglodytes that worship a lesser god called Laogzed — a reptilian horror that dwells in the Abyss. Although Laogzed isn’t a demon lord
learns what drives the conflict. Otherwise, a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Insight) check can provide a general sense of what’s going on. The troglodytes ambushed and killed a drow scouting party whose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
conflict and haven’t noticed you yet.
The reptilian humanoids are troglodytes that worship a lesser god called Laogzed — a reptilian horror that dwells in the Abyss. Although Laogzed isn’t a demon lord
learns what drives the conflict. Otherwise, a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Insight) check can provide a general sense of what’s going on. The troglodytes ambushed and killed a drow scouting party whose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
use these conflicts, look for opportunities in your adventures to introduce creatures in service to the three villainous groups. Give goals to these villains that bring their operatives into conflict
with the player characters. The three major conflicts and the goals of the villainous groups are described below. Chromatic Dragons Evil chromatic dragons dwell in the wilds of Eastern Oerik. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
use these conflicts, look for opportunities in your adventures to introduce creatures in service to the three villainous groups. Give goals to these villains that bring their operatives into conflict
with the player characters. The three major conflicts and the goals of the villainous groups are described below. Chromatic Dragons Evil chromatic dragons dwell in the wilds of Eastern Oerik. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. As a campaign villain, Phenax might be driven by a desire to incite conflict against his fellow gods, usually to serve his own ends. Although Phenax doesn’t desire rulership over Nyx, he does love to
thwarting his scheme or, failing that, dealing with the fallout. Whatever the objective, it will require the player characters to confront a being who was clever enough to escape the Underworld
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Running the Adventures later in this introduction).
One-Shot Adventure Maybe you’re normally a player in an ongoing campaign, but you want to try your hand at being the Dungeon Master. Maybe you’re
trying to pull a new group together, and you want to see how all the players get along before you start a whole campaign. Maybe your regular DM is sick or has a scheduling conflict, but everyone else is