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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
without disturbing it. So deep is the connection between a firbolg and the wild places of the world that they can communicate with flora and fauna. Firbolgs can live up to 500 years. As a child, I learned that playing hide-and-seek with disappearing firbolgs is fun but futile.
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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
characters’ backgrounds, review the material here and decide which additional elements of their backgrounds you want to share with them. A connection to a Saltmarsh NPC or a clue to the Scarlet Brotherhood’s
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
characters’ backgrounds, review the material here and decide which additional elements of their backgrounds you want to share with them. A connection to a Saltmarsh NPC or a clue to the Scarlet Brotherhood’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
without disturbing it. So deep is the connection between a firbolg and the wild places of the world that they can communicate with flora and fauna. Firbolgs can live up to 500 years. As a child, I learned that playing hide-and-seek with disappearing firbolgs is fun but futile.
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Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
all life except for kobolds. He especially hates Garl Glittergold, gnomes, and fey creatures that enjoy playing pranks. He taught the first kobolds how to mine, tunnel, hide, and ambush. He is
see magic as part of their connection to dragons, and are proud to be blessed with the ability to wield such power. Young kobold sorcerers are trained by elders, and the training has an almost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Existing Characters One or more of your players might want to continue playing characters who have successfully completed previous D&D adventures, and that’s fine! Any character from any campaign
family connection brings them there). If a character takes a break after their previous adventure, consider rolling on or picking an option from the Purpose in Neverwinter table, expanding on it as necessary, to provide a reason the character has come to Neverwinter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Existing Characters One or more of your players might want to continue playing characters who have successfully completed previous D&D adventures, and that’s fine! Any character from any campaign
family connection brings them there). If a character takes a break after their previous adventure, consider rolling on or picking an option from the Purpose in Neverwinter table, expanding on it as necessary, to provide a reason the character has come to Neverwinter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Aasimar Guides An aasimar, except for one who has turned to evil, has a link to an angelic being. That being — usually a deva — provides guidance to the aasimar, though this connection functions only
, consider the nature of that character’s angelic guide. The Angelic Guide tables offer names and natures that you can use to flesh out your character’s guide. NOTE TO THE DM: PLAYING AN ANGELIC GUIDE
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Aasimar Guides An aasimar, except for one who has turned to evil, has a link to an angelic being. That being — usually a deva — provides guidance to the aasimar, though this connection functions only
, consider the nature of that character’s angelic guide. The Angelic Guide tables offer names and natures that you can use to flesh out your character’s guide. NOTE TO THE DM: PLAYING AN ANGELIC GUIDE
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
a result, arcane focuses are regarded as weapons throughout Khorvaire. If you’ve got a wand tucked into your belt, people may assume you know how to use it. Playing A Wandslinger
“Wandslinger
wandslinger training as opposed to the usual source. If you’re playing a sorcerer or warlock, you could say that your choice of Sorcerous Origin or Otherworldly Patron reflects specialized military
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
a result, arcane focuses are regarded as weapons throughout Khorvaire. If you’ve got a wand tucked into your belt, people may assume you know how to use it. Playing A Wandslinger
“Wandslinger
wandslinger training as opposed to the usual source. If you’re playing a sorcerer or warlock, you could say that your choice of Sorcerous Origin or Otherworldly Patron reflects specialized military
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
communities have weekly unity dinners where local news and events are shared; if you’re playing a half-elf, a unity dinner is a good opportunity for you to hear about local events and rumors. Of course
communication and cooperation between members of different cultures or species. Such Khoravar often become mediators, diplomats, translators, or bards. Others are fascinated by their distant connection to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Traits
Vampiric Connection. While the familiar and its vampire master are on the same plane of existence, the vampire can communicate with the familiar telepathically, and the vampire can perceive
are active at all times or during certain situations appear here.
6Actions. The monster can take the actions here in addition to those in “Playing the Game”.
7Bonus Actions. This section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
’ characters can be a source of inspiration for a Darklord. Consider a Darklord a sinister reflections of those characters. If you explore this connection, have your players create characters then
. 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->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Traits
Vampiric Connection. While the familiar and its vampire master are on the same plane of existence, the vampire can communicate with the familiar telepathically, and the vampire can perceive
are active at all times or during certain situations appear here.
6Actions. The monster can take the actions here in addition to those in “Playing the Game”.
7Bonus Actions. This section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
communities have weekly unity dinners where local news and events are shared; if you’re playing a half-elf, a unity dinner is a good opportunity for you to hear about local events and rumors. Of course
communication and cooperation between members of different cultures or species. Such Khoravar often become mediators, diplomats, translators, or bards. Others are fascinated by their distant connection to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
’ characters can be a source of inspiration for a Darklord. Consider a Darklord a sinister reflections of those characters. If you explore this connection, have your players create characters then
. 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->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. For a more unusual take on a Lorehold student, you could consider playing a barbarian with a primal connection to the past (perhaps adopting the Path of the Ancestral Guardian from Xanathar’s Guide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. For a more unusual take on a Lorehold student, you could consider playing a barbarian with a primal connection to the past (perhaps adopting the Path of the Ancestral Guardian from Xanathar’s Guide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
’ lost identities continue to exist, though, becoming eidolons, which scatter throughout the mortal realm, having no connection to their Returned bodies. (See chapter 6 for more information about eidolons
type—either an eidolon or a Returned. If you’re comfortable with characters playing as monsters or retiring their characters at the end of the quest, this can be a rewarding arc to play through. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
’ lost identities continue to exist, though, becoming eidolons, which scatter throughout the mortal realm, having no connection to their Returned bodies. (See chapter 6 for more information about eidolons
type—either an eidolon or a Returned. If you’re comfortable with characters playing as monsters or retiring their characters at the end of the quest, this can be a rewarding arc to play through. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, a ring of onlookers keeps a wary distance from a massive, scaled devil and a fiery demon playing a game of cards. Thousands of stars in the night sky bear red or green nimbuses.
Tiefling
to the characters and the nearby audience. On the table is a deck of indestructible iron playing cards and several hundred similarly indestructible iron tokens. In the skies above are thousands of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, a ring of onlookers keeps a wary distance from a massive, scaled devil and a fiery demon playing a game of cards. Thousands of stars in the night sky bear red or green nimbuses.
Tiefling
to the characters and the nearby audience. On the table is a deck of indestructible iron playing cards and several hundred similarly indestructible iron tokens. In the skies above are thousands of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
louder than a typical conversation—such as shouting or playing an instrument—reverberate painfully. If this occurs, each creature in the chamber must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or
. A character who studies the waterfall and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check notices the ripples and their connection to the music. Pool. The pool is 5 feet deep. At the end the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
louder than a typical conversation—such as shouting or playing an instrument—reverberate painfully. If this occurs, each creature in the chamber must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or
. A character who studies the waterfall and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check notices the ripples and their connection to the music. Pool. The pool is 5 feet deep. At the end the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
traditions? Can a dwarf stumble into a warlock pact despite having no connection to a culture that normally produces warlocks? As always, it’s better to say yes and use the player’s desire as an
ideas and make changes if things aren’t playing out the way you want them to. Once you have the concept for the class option in mind, it’s time to design the specifics. If you’re not sure where to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
traditions? Can a dwarf stumble into a warlock pact despite having no connection to a culture that normally produces warlocks? As always, it’s better to say yes and use the player’s desire as an
ideas and make changes if things aren’t playing out the way you want them to. Once you have the concept for the class option in mind, it’s time to design the specifics. If you’re not sure where to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
face can be more valuable than gold. As stated in the Player’s Handbook, bonds represent your connections to people, places, and events in the world. Contacts are people you have a connection to, but
position or rank you have previously lost. Styles of Membership As you’re playing a character associated with one of the guilds, think about your character’s relationship with the guild. Guild members
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Accidental Summoning. When the ritual to summon a spectator goes wrong, a gauth might push itself through the flawed connection, arriving immediately or several minutes later. It might present itself as a
territorial, eats bugs and small animals, and is known for playing with its food. A lone gazer avoids picking fights with creatures that are Medium or larger, but a pack of them might take on larger prey
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
face can be more valuable than gold. As stated in the Player’s Handbook, bonds represent your connections to people, places, and events in the world. Contacts are people you have a connection to, but
position or rank you have previously lost. Styles of Membership As you’re playing a character associated with one of the guilds, think about your character’s relationship with the guild. Guild members
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Accidental Summoning. When the ritual to summon a spectator goes wrong, a gauth might push itself through the flawed connection, arriving immediately or several minutes later. It might present itself as a
territorial, eats bugs and small animals, and is known for playing with its food. A lone gazer avoids picking fights with creatures that are Medium or larger, but a pack of them might take on larger prey
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the moon elf Morganna, talking to other guests and trying to convince likely prospects to indulge in the temple’s “special treatments.” She takes notice of the characters and welcomes them, playing
scars and burns, and helps to regrow lost hair. A fey creature called a naiad (see the accompanying stat block) is bound to this spring in the same way that a dryad maintains a connection to a tree. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the moon elf Morganna, talking to other guests and trying to convince likely prospects to indulge in the temple’s “special treatments.” She takes notice of the characters and welcomes them, playing
scars and burns, and helps to regrow lost hair. A fey creature called a naiad (see the accompanying stat block) is bound to this spring in the same way that a dryad maintains a connection to a tree. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
one despairing.
When a creature comes within 5 feet of any of the instruments, they all glow with a purple light and begin playing on their own, filling the hall with an awful din. Each creature in
crushes his eye sockets’ gems, severing his connection to Acererak and releasing any souls trapped within. Rerak’s Secret. If the characters convince Rerak to turn against Acererak and talk with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
one despairing.
When a creature comes within 5 feet of any of the instruments, they all glow with a purple light and begin playing on their own, filling the hall with an awful din. Each creature in
crushes his eye sockets’ gems, severing his connection to Acererak and releasing any souls trapped within. Rerak’s Secret. If the characters convince Rerak to turn against Acererak and talk with the