player area and his counting

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, and the morkoth can’t use its tentacles on another target. Hypnosis. The morkoth projects a 30-foot cone of magical energy. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw. On a

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

Valenar High Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her. “But forty will.” Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen

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

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

became the verdan covered an enormous area. As the verdan fled to the surface world, they emerged in culturally diverse locations. Some found themselves near dwarven strongholds, others near elven

to change those names when they wander into a human area. A verdan is also not hesitant to change their name as their physical appearance changes — or, indeed, whenever the mood strikes them

Valenar Wood Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her. “But forty will.” Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen

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

Adult Deep Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath

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

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds 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

chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook). Suggested Characteristics Use the tables for the soldier background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries

Uthgardt Tribe Member

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

abandoned the soft ways of civilization. BARBARIAN TRIBES OF FAERÛN Though this section details the Uthgardt specifically, either it or the outlander background from the Player

only your tribe’s territory, but also the terrain and natural resources of the rest of the North. You are familiar enough with any wilderness area that you find twice as much food and water as

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

intelligently and do everything you can to make him a terrifying and cunning adversary for the player characters. When you run an encounter with Strahd, keep the following facts in mind: Strahd

has additional protection in the form of a giant crystal heart hidden inside Castle Ravenloft. Any damage that Strahd takes is transferred to the Heart of Sorrow (see chapter 4, area K20). If the

Deck of Several Things

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

effect. Donjon. You are instantly teleported to and confined within the prison of the Monastery of the Distressed Body (area M6). Everything you were wearing and carrying stays behind in the

, counting both draws as one of your declared draws. Gem. The 1,000 gp hoard of the leprechaun from the Wilderness Encounters table (see appendix A) appears at your feet. If that treasure has

Morkoth Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

energy. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is charmed by the morkoth for 1 minute. While charmed in this way, the target tries to get as

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 time, so it can be recovered

E5. Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

E5. Temple This area contains five secret doors, including one that opens up into one of the stone pillars holding up the ceiling. A bloodstained limestone altar stands at the far end of the room

. Dazlyn and Norbus got this far into the temple before an ochre jelly scared them off. It clings to the ceiling above the altar. If the party includes two or more characters (not counting sidekicks), a

Miniatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

while keeping the easy counting of a grid. Dungeon corridors with straight walls and right angles don’t map easily onto hexes, though. Creature Size and Space A creature’s size determines how much space

hex Small 1 square 1 hex Medium 1 square 1 hex Large 4 squares (2 by 2) 3 hexes Huge 9 squares (3 by 3) 7 hexes Gargantuan 16 squares (4 by 4) or more 12 hexes or more Areas of Effect An area of effect

Miniatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

while keeping the easy counting of a grid. Dungeon corridors with straight walls and right angles don’t map easily onto hexes, though. Creature Size and Space A creature’s size determines how much space

hex Small 1 square 1 hex Medium 1 square 1 hex Large 4 squares (2 by 2) 3 hexes Huge 9 squares (3 by 3) 7 hexes Gargantuan 16 squares (4 by 4) or more 12 hexes or more Areas of Effect An area of effect

E5. Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

E5. Temple This area contains five secret doors, including one that opens up into one of the stone pillars holding up the ceiling. A bloodstained limestone altar stands at the far end of the room

. Dazlyn and Norbus got this far into the temple before an ochre jelly scared them off. It clings to the ceiling above the altar. If the party includes two or more characters (not counting sidekicks), a

Battle for Blingdenstone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

. The deep gnome leaders grimly thank them for their efforts, asking them to wait and attend a council meeting the following day. The council meeting takes place in Diggermattock Hall (area 14) and

defeat this threat if the settlement stands divided. That means counting the Goldwhisker wererats as allies and recognizing their right to rejoin the community. Give the characters a chance to ask

Creature Size

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

is the area in feet that it effectively controls in combat, not an expression of its physical dimensions. A typical Medium creature isn't 5 feet wide, for example, but it does control a space that

wide. If a Medium hobgoblin stands in a 5‐foot-wide doorway, other creatures can't get through unless the hobgoblin lets them. A creature's space also reflects the area it needs to fight effectively. For

Creature Size

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

is the area in feet that it effectively controls in combat, not an expression of its physical dimensions. A typical Medium creature isn't 5 feet wide, for example, but it does control a space that

wide. If a Medium hobgoblin stands in a 5‐foot-wide doorway, other creatures can't get through unless the hobgoblin lets them. A creature's space also reflects the area it needs to fight effectively. For

Arrival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

, and a guard stands atop it. The guard spotted atop the northeast tower (area S6) is an orc. During the day, the characters can’t approach the shrine without being seen by this sentry, as there are

of orcs and ogres in the shrine based on the level of the characters and the number of characters in the party, not counting sidekicks. Enemy Roster Character Level Number of Orcs and Ogres 1st

Battle for Blingdenstone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

. The deep gnome leaders grimly thank them for their efforts, asking them to wait and attend a council meeting the following day. The council meeting takes place in Diggermattock Hall (area 14) and

defeat this threat if the settlement stands divided. That means counting the Goldwhisker wererats as allies and recognizing their right to rejoin the community. Give the characters a chance to ask

Arrival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

, and a guard stands atop it. The guard spotted atop the northeast tower (area S6) is an orc. During the day, the characters can’t approach the shrine without being seen by this sentry, as there are

of orcs and ogres in the shrine based on the level of the characters and the number of characters in the party, not counting sidekicks. Enemy Roster Character Level Number of Orcs and Ogres 1st

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

area 1. Currently, only eight prisoners are in the camp, not counting Leosin. During the day, they are put to work under guard by four dragonclaws (see appendix D). At night, they are shackled to a

General Features Map 2.1: Raider CampView Player Version Boulders. The boulders are difficult terrain and provide three-quarters cover. Brush. The brush around the site grows to a height of 4 to 6

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

area 1. Currently, only eight prisoners are in the camp, not counting Leosin. During the day, they are put to work under guard by four dragonclaws (see appendix D). At night, they are shackled to a

General Features Map 2.1: Raider CampView Player Version Boulders. The boulders are difficult terrain and provide three-quarters cover. Brush. The brush around the site grows to a height of 4 to 6

Karkolohk Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, Yarb-Gnock fights only in self-defense, counting on the characters to deal with any goblins that get in the way. Map 2.9: karkolohk View Player Version

-Gnock’s dining hall (area K11) for a private feast with the chief. This feast consists of a cooked mountain goat. What happens next depends on Yarb-Gnock’s goal, which can be one of the following: If Yarb

Locations in the Ruins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Locations in the Ruins The following locations are identified on map 5.3. Areas 1–area 10 represent the ruined cellar, and areas 11–area 14 represent the Winding Way. Access between the two is found in area 6. Map 5.3: Abbey Ruins View Player Version

Where Is Xardorok?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. Xardorok’s Location d20 Location 1–5 Resting on his throne in area X19 6–10 Barking orders in area X24 11–15 Praying before the statue in area X29 16–20 Torturing a duergar accused of treason in area X34 Map 3.1: Sunblight (Xardorok’s Fortress)View Player Version

Where Is Xardorok?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. Xardorok’s Location d20 Location 1–5 Resting on his throne in area X19 6–10 Barking orders in area X24 11–15 Praying before the statue in area X29 16–20 Torturing a duergar accused of treason in area X34 Map 3.1: Sunblight (Xardorok’s Fortress)View Player Version

Locations in the Ruins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Locations in the Ruins The following locations are identified on map 5.3. Areas 1–area 10 represent the ruined cellar, and areas 11–area 14 represent the Winding Way. Access between the two is found in area 6. Map 5.3: Abbey Ruins View Player Version

Karkolohk Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, Yarb-Gnock fights only in self-defense, counting on the characters to deal with any goblins that get in the way. Map 2.9: karkolohk View Player Version

-Gnock’s dining hall (area K11) for a private feast with the chief. This feast consists of a cooked mountain goat. What happens next depends on Yarb-Gnock’s goal, which can be one of the following: If Yarb

Areas of Argynvostholt (Q1-Q9)