scores shining adventurers

Alustriel Silverhand

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

/day each: Telepathy, Teleport, Time Stop Shining Counterspell. Alustriel interrupts a creature she can see within 60 feet of herself that is casting a spell. If the spell is 5th level or lower

. Whatever the spell’s level, the caster takes 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Shining Counterspell", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage if the spell

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Singularity Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Singularity Breath"}. The dragon creates a shining bead of

an end to the restriction. 4 An amethyst dragon recruits a group of adventurers to psychically trade bodies with adventurers from another world, so that each can carry out certain tasks before

Young Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

(Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Singularity Breath"}. The dragon creates a shining bead of gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 30-foot

adventurers to psychically trade bodies with adventurers from another world, so that each can carry out certain tasks before swapping back. 5 A cult devoted to a Great Old One of the Far Realm

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creates a shining bead of gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the

restriction. 4 An amethyst dragon recruits a group of adventurers to psychically trade bodies with adventurers from another world, so that each can carry out certain tasks before swapping back. 5

Tromokratis

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

ability scores as 10 (+0). If it finishes a short or long rest, the carapace heals, any destroyed hearts regenerate, and the hearts are covered again. Tromokratis dies when all the hearts are

buried it under a stone near the palace of Erebos. Tromokratis as a Mythic Encounter Tromokratis numbers among the most powerful creatures a group of adventurers might face. If you wish to make an

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creates a shining bead of gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the

negotiate an end to the restriction. 4 An amethyst dragon recruits a group of adventurers to psychically trade bodies with adventurers from another world, so that each can carry out certain tasks

Ability Scores Legacy

Rules

is the highest that a person usually reaches. Adventurers can have scores as high as 20, and monsters and divine beings can have scores as high as 30. Each ability also has a modifier, derived from

training and competence in activities related to that ability. A score of 10 or 11 is the normal human average, but adventurers and many monsters are a cut above average in most abilities. A score of 18

Arthur's Death

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu

Arthur’s Death A week ago, when adventurers sent by the River Shining Tavern arrived at Holrow Homestead, they rashly attacked Ignis and her children. Arthur tried to defend his guests but lost his

life in the attempt. Ignis, outraged by Arthur’s death and the threat against her children, killed the adventurers and threw their corpses into the river. Ignis then buried Arthur in the plot next to

Ability Scores and Modifiers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

most abilities. A score of 18 is the highest that a person usually reaches. Adventurers can have scores as high as 20, and monsters and divine beings can have scores as high as 30. Each ability also has

Ability Scores and Modifiers Each of a creature’s abilities has a score, a number that defines the magnitude of that ability. An ability score is not just a measure of innate capabilities, but also

Ability Scores and Modifiers

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

most abilities. A score of 18 is the highest that a person usually reaches. Adventurers can have scores as high as 20, and monsters and divine beings can have scores as high as 30. Each ability also has

Ability Scores and Modifiers Each of a creature's abilities has a score, a number that defines the magnitude of that ability. An ability score is not just a measure of innate capabilities, but also

Chapter 2: Creating a Multiverse

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

Chapter 2: Creating a Multiverse When adventurers reach higher levels, their path extends to other dimensions of reality: the planes of existence that form the multiverse. The characters might be

called on to rescue a friend from the horrific depths of the Abyss or to sail the shining waters of the River Oceanus. They can hoist a tankard with the friendly giants of Ysgard or face the chaos of

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

how you survived a particular battle. Every arrow and bolt missed you. You slew scores of enemies single-handedly and led your comrades to victory. 5 Stowaway. For days, you hid in the bilge

who rarely lose composure on the battlefield. Marines who leave the service tend to work as mercenaries, but their combat experience also makes them excellent adventurers. Though they are self-reliant

Noticing Threats

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

Noticing Threats The passive Wisdom (Perception) scores of characters in the party count toward noticing hidden threats only if both the following conditions are met: The characters are able to see

Wisdom (Perception) scores to notice threats. You might also decide that only characters in a particular rank of the marching order are able to notice a specific threat. Surprise When an encounter

Levels 11-16: Masters of the Realm

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

Levels 11-16: Masters of the Realm By 11th level, characters are shining examples of courage and determination — true paragons in the world, set well apart from the masses. At this tier, adventurers

spells that completely change the way adventurers interact with the world. Their big, flashy spells are significant in combat — disintegrate, blade barrier, and heal, for example — but behind-the

Loyalty

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

Loyalty Having the adventurers leading an expanded party gives you the opportunity to use the optional loyalty rules in chapter 4, “Creating Nonplayer Characters,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. You

can track the loyalty scores of groups of NPCs, such as those belonging to each faction, rather than having to track NPCs individually. The characters must balance the goals and bonds of their followers in order to maintain and improve their loyalty.

The D20

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

, Wisdom, and Charisma, and they typically range from 3 to 18 for most adventurers. (Monsters might have scores as low as 1 or as high as 30.) These ability scores, and the ability modifiers derived from

die, a d20, to determine success or failure. Every character and monster in the game has capabilities defined by six ability scores. The abilities are Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence

Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu

Overview The River Shining Tavern is located in the town of Daggerford, in the Sword Coast region of the Forgotten Realms. The tavern’s menu is legendary, but shipments from Holrow Homestead, the

tavern’s main supplier of ingredients, have suddenly stopped. Kaga, the tavern’s head chef, is growing anxious. A week ago, he sent adventurers to Holrow Homestead to investigate, but yesterday their

Morgrave University

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

proximity to the secret continent. Its collections of artifacts and scholarly works about ancient Xen’drik and the Dhakaan Empire are unparalleled. In many ways, it lives up to the shining vision of

its founder, Lord Lareth ir’Morgrave, to be “a beacon of knowledge shining from the tallest towers of the city.” On the other hand, the university’s reputation is tainted by allegations of smuggling

Choosing a Race

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

of adventurers who make up typical parties. Dragonborn, gnomes, half-elves, half-orcs, and tieflings are less common as adventurers. Drow, a subrace of elves, are also uncommon. Your choice of race

affects your ability scores and traits but also provides the cues for building your character’s story. Each race’s description in this section includes information to help you roleplay a character of that

Choosing a Race

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

of adventurers who make up typical parties. Dragonborn, gnomes, half-elves, half-orcs, and tieflings are less common as adventurers. Drow, a subrace of elves, are also uncommon. Your choice of race

affects your ability scores and traits but also provides the cues for building your character’s story. Each race’s description in this chapter includes information to help you roleplay a character of that

The Three Pillars of Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

rescued prisoner, pleading for mercy from an orc chieftain, or persuading a talkative magic mirror to show a distant location to the adventurers. The rules in part 2 (especially "Using Ability Scores" and

The Three Pillars of Adventure Adventurers can try to do anything their players can imagine, but it can be helpful to talk about their activities in three broad categories: exploration, social

Activity While Traveling

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

passive Wisdom (Perception) scores to notice hidden threats. Encountering Creatures. If the DM determines that the adventurers encounter other creatures while they’re traveling, it’s up to both groups to

Activity While Traveling As adventurers travel through a dungeon or the wilderness, they need to remain alert for danger, and some characters might perform other tasks to help the group’s journey

Activity While Traveling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

passive Wisdom (Perception) scores to notice hidden threats. Encountering Creatures. If the DM determines that the adventurers encounter other creatures while they’re traveling, it’s up to both groups to

Activity While Traveling As adventurers travel through a dungeon or the wilderness, they need to remain alert for danger, and some characters might perform other tasks to help the group’s journey

Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

adventure in the form of ability scores and skills, class features, racial traits, equipment, and magic items. Every character is different, with various strengths and weaknesses, so the best party of

adventurers is one in which the characters complement each other and cover the weaknesses of their companions. The adventurers must cooperate to successfully complete the adventure. The adventure is the

Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

these threats defy imagination. Iggwilv is rumored to have amassed a magical hoard of unsurpassed value, a trove of such fame that scores of adventurers have perished in search of it. This supplement

Chef in a Pickle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu

Chef in a Pickle Robin Olausson As the characters walk through the streets of Daggerford, they find themselves drawn to the delicious aroma emanating from the River Shining Tavern. When they enter

, Jacque—a tall, thin man wearing a crisp white jacket—greets them. Jacque is the head waiter. Seeing the characters are adventurers, he hustles them into the kitchen. There he introduces them to Kaga

Chapter 6: The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

intact. Iggwilv is rumored to have amassed a magical hoard of unsurpassed value, a trove of such fame that scores of adventurers have perished in search of it. Despite the decades since her

trespassers. Other creatures have simply taken up residence in the cave system, adding to its dangers. “The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth” is designed for four to six 9th-level characters. Zoltan Boros Adventurers clash with the Behir Lludd in his lair within the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

Social Structures

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

toddlers can be dangerous, they’re no match for adventurers who can handle giant parents. Young giants are no more inherently evil than any other free-willed creature, so fighting and killing them can raise

be a toy or anything else the child picks up to use as a weapon). For a giant teenager, use the ogre stat block. Increase the Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores to 10 or match the parents

Locations of the North

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Adventurer’s Guide. Not depicted on the maps are scores of tiny hamlets and hundreds of isolated homesteads scattered throughout the North. These places are too small to be of consequence. Even so

, adventurers traveling along a road or a trail might come across a tiny settlement consisting of a handful of homesteads built around an inn or tavern where locals gather. (If you need a tavern name, use the

How to Play

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

scores. The abilities are Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma, and they typically range from 3 to 18 for most adventurers. (Monsters might have scores as low as 1 or as

How to Play The play of the Dungeons & Dragons game unfolds according to this basic pattern. 1. The DM describes the environment. The DM tells the players where their adventurers are and what’s

Homesteads

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Homesteads Scores of isolated homesteads are scattered across the Dessarin Valley, but only a few that are featured in the adventure’s side treks are shown on the regional map. Additional homesteads

livestock, a feed crib, and crops or pastures nearby. Most homesteaders are human or halfling commoners. They gladly welcome travelers (especially adventurers who look like they’re trying to chase away

Build Your Group

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

Build Your Group A head of state like Prince Oargev requires a variety of adventurers to do the range of tasks they require. Depending on the kinds of work you do, your party might include some or

forcefully pulled from this work and thrust into life-or-death situations, with or without help from more hardened adventurers. The knowledge and experience of a Civil Servant can often be useful, with

2. Hall of Many Pillars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

wall. (Halaster artfully placed the skeleton here to help adventurers find the secret door to area 3.) The carvings on the north wall of area 2a depict (from east to west) a balor, a barlgura, a chasme

of adventurers with the aid of the intellect devourers’ Detect Sentience trait and therefore can’t be surprised. As intruders approach their location, the bugbears withdraw down the southern tunnel

Improvising Ability Checks

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

Improvising Ability Checks The adventure often tells you what ability checks characters might try in a certain situation and the Difficulty Class (DC) of those checks. Sometimes adventurers try

ability check? How hard is it? What’s the result? Use the descriptions of the ability scores and their associated skills in the Basic Rules to help you decide what kind of ability check to use. Then

Random Urban Encounters

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

important information to the general masses (such as a new royal decree), or convey a dire omen or warning. Brawl. A brawl erupts near the adventurers. It could be a tavern brawl; a battle between rival

gather information on the adventurers. Contest. The adventurers are drawn into an impromptu contest — anything from an intellectual test to a drinking competition — or witness a duel. Corpse. The

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