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Orb of Damara

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Shield 2 Hold Person 1 See Invisibility 1 Summon Dragon (level 9 version) 4 Dragon Transformation. If you swallow the orb, you transform into an adult chromatic dragon under the

DM’s control. The type of chromatic dragon depends on your alignment and personality and is left to the DM to decide. The transformation is permanent, but if the dragon is slain, its body

Deep Crow

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

, echoing from the darkness like a death knell. For by the time those glowing red eyes fix on you, it's far too late to run … Some adventurers and sages whisper that deep crows were first spawned as

resembles a massive version of its namesake bird, this creature is a unique form of avian insect. Seen up close, it can easily be discerned from any other giant bird by its insectoid maw, its four-clawed

Mark of Healing Halfling

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

schools that teach medicine, as well as houses of healing that provide both mundane and magical services. If it could save a life, it’s probably marked by the House Jorasco griffon emblem, and it

during the Last War, working with House Vadalis to develop biological weapons and new creatures. A Jorasco heir has to decide if they want to investigate these rumors.

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. The mizzium apparatus described in chapter 5 is a magical version of this gear. The chaos bolt spell is a favorite of Izzet spellcasters because of its unpredictable

suspension. 7 Great ideas are fine, but great results are what counts. 8 If you can guess what I’m about to do, that means I’ve run out of imagination. Ideals d6

Schools of Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Schools of Magic The rules of the game refer to the schools of magic (abjuration, illusion, necromancy, and so on), but it’s up to you to determine what those schools signify in your world. Similarly

, a few class options suggest the existence of magic-using organizations in the world — bardic colleges and druid circles — which are up to you to flesh out. You could decide that no formal structures

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

strong social structure that stresses devotion to the tribe, are clever with their hands, and viciously work together in order to overcome their physical limitations. In the kobolds’ version of

other useful items, but if they are at risk of discovery, they run away rather than attack anyone in the house. By fleeing before they can be seen or identified, they avoid getting into a situation

Players

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

possible to run a game with fewer or more adventurers. Finding Players Where do you find players? Here are a handful of suggestions: Game or hobby stores (the Store Locator on the Wizards of the

Coast website can help you find stores near you that host D&D events) Friends, family, community members, and work colleagues who enjoy gaming or fantasy Gaming clubs at schools Social media and online messaging sites Gaming conventions

Redbrand Ruffians Appear

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Redbrand Ruffians Appear You can decide when the characters run into the Redbrands, the criminal gang that runs Phandalin. After the characters have visited several locations in town and talked to

the townsfolk, they might decide to confront the Redbrands. When they do, run the “Redbrand Ruffians” encounter. Alternatively, if the characters are reluctant to seek out the ruffians, the Redbrands can come looking for them at a time of your choosing.

Players

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

possible to run a game with fewer or more adventurers. See the “Group Size” section in chapter 2 for advice on doing so. Finding Players Where do you find players? Here are a handful of suggestions

: Game or hobby stores (the Store Locator on the Wizards of the Coast website can help you find stores near you that host D&D events) Friends, family, community members, and work colleagues who enjoy gaming or fantasy Gaming clubs at schools Social media and online messaging sites Gaming conventions

Rogue

classes Basic Rules (2014)

world where dire rats—and wererats—haunt the sewers. As adventurers, rogues fall on both sides of the law. Some are hardened criminals who decide to seek their fortune in treasure hoards

treasure. Creating a Rogue As you create your rogue character, consider the character’s relationship to the law. Do you have a criminal past—or present? Are you on the run from the law or from

Redbrand Ruffians

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

with a number of NPCs in town, the characters decide to confront the Redbrands at the Sleeping Giant tap house. The characters decide to investigate Tresendar Manor. Skip the encounter and go straight to

“Redbrand Hideout.” If the characters show no interest in the Redbrands, a gang of the ruffians seeks them out and picks a fight in the street. Run this encounter as the characters are leaving one of the locations in the town.

House Jorasco

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

served in every nation’s army during the war. The guild runs schools that teach medicine, as well as houses of healing that provide both mundane and magical services. If it could save a life, it’s

in disturbing experiments during the Last War, working with House Vadalis to develop biological weapons and new creatures. A Jorasco heir has to decide if they want to investigate these rumors.

Pandesmos Outlook

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Pandesmos Outlook If the characters decide to chase after Kas, they can step through the portal whenever they choose. They emerge in Pandesmos Outlook, entering through the door shown on map 9.1. Dyson Logos Map 9.1: Pandesmos Outlook View Player Version

How to Use These Rules

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

How to Use These Rules These rules are organized in three parts. The first part helps you decide what kind of campaign you’d like to run. The second part helps you create the adventures — the stories

Running the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

and challenges that should keep a group entertained for multiple sessions. However, you can easily run a shorter version of the adventure, or even an exciting one-shot, by making the following

modifications: Full Version (Five to Six Sessions). Run the adventure as written, making use of both the monastery and the ooze-flooded city locations. Short Version (Two to Three Sessions). Run the

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

fungus field. 5 I can’t fathom what could have made my childhood friend run off and join the Gruul. 6 I love comparing notes with my friend in the Izzet, though our fields of research are

make a nice sideshow act. 9 I left the Selesnya — and a lover — behind when I joined the Simic. 10 Roll an additional Simic contact; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival.

Play Style

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Play Style By building a new world (or adopting an existing one) and creating the key events that launch your campaign, you determined what your campaign is about. Next, you have to decide how you

want to run your campaign. What’s the right way to run a campaign? That depends on your play style and the motivations of your players. Consider your players’ tastes, your strengths as a DM, table

Hiatea's Hearth Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Hiatea’s Hearth Features Dyson Logos Map 4.9: Hiatea’s Hearth View Player Version Map 4.9 depicts Hiatea’s Hearth, including the following features: Feast Tables. Several giant-sized tables carved

from whole tree trunks run the length of the hall. Hearth. An enormous fireplace holds iron spits, pots, and kettles within. Inscribed on the stone arch surrounding the fireplace are Giant runes

City Neighborhoods

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

of schools and colleges and the businesses that support them. Temples line the appropriately named Street of Temples in the southeast corner of the district. Foreign Quarter. The Foreign Quarter is

. Thieves’ Quarter. The buildings of the Thieves’ Quarter are slightly less run down than their Slum Quarter equivalents, and its people are marginally better off.

Missing Players

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

should strive to keep the character alive and use resources wisely. Run the character yourself. It’s an extra burden for you, but it can work. Decide the character isn’t there. Invent a good reason for

Missing Players How should you deal with the characters of missing players? Consider these options: Have another player run the missing player’s character. The player running the extra character

The Middle Path

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

between relying on their bonuses and abilities and paying attention to the game and immersing themselves in its world. Remember that dice don’t run your game — you do. Dice are like rules. They’re

tools to help keep the action moving. At any time, you can decide that a player’s action is automatically successful. You can also grant the player advantage on any ability check, reducing the chance of a

Being the Dungeon Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Being the Dungeon Master If you want to be the mastermind of the game, consider being the DM. Here’s what DMs do: Run the Adventure. You run the adventures within. Guide the Story. You narrate much

of the action during play, describing locations and creatures that the adventurers face with read-aloud text. The players decide what their characters do as they navigate hazards and choose what to

Chapter 4: Sharn Inquisitives

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Hammer, and Dick Tracy in a fantastical environment. If you decide to run this kind of campaign, it’s a good idea to discuss with your players how serious you intend the game to be. There’s a fine

murders, or dispel the magic keeping a noble scion in comatose slumber. Run a Sharn inquisitives campaign if you want to emulate the film noir adventures of detectives like Philip Marlowe, Sam Spade, Mike

Tavern and Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers

Tavern and Inn Characters can rent a room, order food, and buy a drink at Rat’s Run. Inn Characters who wish to rent a room must speak with the manager. They can be found at the main bar (area R2a

(area R2a) for 4 CP per drink. Meals are available for order during the day at the kitchen (area R3). Each meal costs 1 SP. MIKE SCHLEY Rat's RunView Player Version

Talk with Your DM

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Talk with Your DM Start by talking with your Dungeon Master about the type of D&D game they plan to run. If the DM draws inspiration from Greek myth, for example, you might choose a different

opportunity to talk to the other players and the DM and decide whether your characters know one another, how they met, and what sorts of quests the group might undertake together.

Using Enclaves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Using Enclaves Each of the locations in this chapter is a blank slate; you can decide who lives there, what they want, and how they interact with visitors. Each location includes a selection of

your imagination run wild. Mix and match different encounter tables to see what can arise. Consider how randomly determining the attitude of the creatures generated can shift the tone of a story. If

Halflings of the Five Nations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

influence can be felt across the nation and even in the distant city of Stormreach. If you decide to play a halfling rogue—or any character with a criminal or charlatan background—you should decide if you

, who occasionally pulls you into their problems. Or you could even be the reluctant heir of a powerful Boromar leader; you’ve gone on the run rather than taking your place in this criminal empire, but someday your past may catch up with you.

Choose Your Villain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Choose Your Villain When you run this adventure, you choose its main villain at the outset. Your choice determines the season of the year in which the story takes place, as well as the antagonists in

’ ultimate goal is to keep the treasure out of their clutches. You can swap out one villain for another at any time. For example, if you decide halfway through the adventure that because of how the

Free City of Greyhawk

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

Free City of Greyhawk Francesca Baerald The Free City of Greyhawk View Player Version Would-be heroes are drawn to the Free City of Greyhawk by promises of adventure. The city is rife with

find that creature’s stat block in the Monster Manual. If a creature’s alignment isn’t specified, you can decide what it is.

Halflings of the Five Nations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

prove equally useful for burglars, grifters, and other criminals. Of particular note is the halfling-run criminal enterprise of the Boromar Clan, the most powerful crime syndicate in Breland. The

Boromars are based in Sharn, but their influence reaches across the nation and even to the distant city of Stormreach. If you decide to play a halfling rogue, or a character with a criminal or charlatan

Talk with Your DM

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Talk with Your DM Start by talking with your Dungeon Master about the type of D&D game they plan to run. If the DM draws inspiration from Greek myth, for example, you might choose a different

expectations, including topics to avoid as well as those to embrace. A session zero provides a great opportunity to talk to the other players and the DM and decide whether your characters know one another, how they met, and what sorts of quests the group might undertake together.

Minotaurs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

with House Tharashk and serve as mercenaries in the Five Nations. As a minotaur character, decide on your version of the Horned Prince and how this affects you. Are you a former mercenary seeking

Morale

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Morale Some combatants might run away when a fight turns against them. You can use this optional rule to help determine when monsters and NPCs flee. A creature might flee under any of the following

the creature or the group’s leader. If the opposition is overwhelming, the saving throw is made with disadvantage, or you can decide that the save fails automatically. If a group’s leader can’t make the

Absent Players

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

in-game explanation. Monsters don’t attack the character, who returns the favor. On returning, the player resumes playing as if the absence never happened. Narrative Contrivance. Decide the character

reporting back to the party’s patron. Substitute Player. With the absent player’s consent, have another player run the missing player’s character, or run the character yourself if you feel you can do so

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

her tough demeanor. She is cold, calculating, charismatic, and knows how to run a business with ruthless efficiency and an eye for profit. The bartender is Backes Dunfield, a human with a scarred face

of Martisha for many years. Cooragh is famous for her incredibly tasty, and alarmingly well-spiced, stews and meat pies. Map 2: Wayside Inn View Player Version

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