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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Descended from efreet, the genies of the Elemental Plane of Fire, fire genasi channel the flamboyant and often destructive nature of flame. They show their heritage in their skin tones, which can
determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Your Character’s Abilities Take your character’s ability scores and race into account as you flesh out his or her appearance and personality. A very strong character with low Intelligence might think
, Bruenor’s bond is obvious: he aspires to someday reclaim Mithral Hall, his homeland, from the shadow dragon that drove the dwarves out. His flaw is tied to his caring, sensitive nature—he has a soft spot for orphans and wayward souls, leading him to show mercy even when it might not be warranted.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
) check, discern trampled weeds all around the mansion as well as scores of wolf paw prints and human footprints. The footprints were made by zombies and ghouls under Strahd’s control. Ireena Kolyana
the door and invites them in. If the characters enter the mansion, read: The interior of the mansion is well furnished, yet the fixtures show signs of great wear. Noticeable oddities are the boarded-up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Old Lockford, Smoldertown, and Turbine Heights. L12: Security Center A large, rough-hewn cavern in the heart of the Overlook has a floor that rises toward the middle. Scores of lizards—a few of them big
of being pawns and mocks their heroics. She occasionally speaks to an imaginary friend named Poots, saying things like, “We’ll show them, Poots!” and “No one can stop us!” If Tockworth is reduced to 0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
that best describe the creature. Knowing the creature’s alignment can also help with your portrayal. The classic advice for writers holds true: show, don’t tell. For example, rather than describe an
is less comfortable with roleplaying, you can get them involved by asking them to describe their character’s actions during the conversation. Use Other Ability Scores. Consider the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
if they take minimum precautions with respect to keeping their hiding place secret (do not lead pursuers to the spot, allow a light to show, make undue noise there, etc.). In any event, the same search
passive Perception scores 4 higher than normal when they are pursuing the characters. The map the characters have shows only the location of the rift and the entrance to the place, and they have no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
random character. Characters whose passive Wisdom (Perception) scores are equal to or greater than the thief’s Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check total catch the theft in progress. Procession. The
talented bard’s impersonation of a royal personage, a street circus, a puppet show, a flashy magic act, a royal visit, or a public execution. Urchin. A street urchin gloms onto the adventurers and follows them around until frightened off.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
character’s ability scores and race into account as you flesh out his or her appearance and personality. A very strong character with low Intelligence might think and behave very differently from a very
aspires to someday reclaim Mithral Hall, his homeland, from the shadow dragon that drove the dwarves out. His flaw is tied to his caring, sensitive nature—he has a soft spot for orphans and wayward souls, leading him to show mercy even when it might not be warranted.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
contraptions, and his sketches can be found on scores of loose sheets of parchment. He uses his Time Lapse action as often as possible to produce his designs quickly. Skylla. Skylla was treated to a puppet
show during which Endelyn revealed a “likely future” in which Skylla is fatally betrayed by the other members of the League of Malevolence. This revelation prompted Skylla to defect from the group
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
!” I show him the letter that drew us here.
Phillip: I watch his reaction as he reads it.
1 Jared: He reaches for the letter but pulls back before touching it. “That seal—it’s not my
, Gareth gleans information that wasn’t obvious, so it wasn’t part of the DM’s earlier narration. For more information, see “Ability Scores” and “Proficiency” earlier in this chapter and the Search
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
’ turn until all twenty show up.
3 Two giant sharks swim in the ship’s hold.
4 Five merrow make their lair in the ship, stashed in the hold of which is a rotting sea chest that contains 400
creature is encased in a thick coat of ice, preserving its remains. Amid scores of humanoid cadavers—pirates, hunters, adventurers, worshipers, and others who fell prey to Auril’s cold embrace—are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
displaying a different image. Three show crackling thunderheads, and the fourth depicts the city of Kalaman. In the center of the room, stone desks with magical consoles surround a raised platform. Doors lead
priest, while retaining his alignment, damage immunities, hit points, Hit Dice, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. This transformation ends if he is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
nothing to antagonize Wyllow can secure safe passage through her demesne, though she warns them to steer clear of the goblin werebats and show the green dragon the respect it’s due. She knows the
gate appears in area 15b on level 3, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. 6j. Ossuary Wyllow has slain scores of adventurers over the years, and she chooses to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
as 60 feet away. The sentries, Wark and Thark, are grumbling in the Orc language about someone named Ulfe. Apply a -2 penalty to the orcs’ passive Perception scores. Arrow Slits. When the characters
can attempt to sneak past the row of arrow slits by comparing their Dexterity (Stealth) checks to the orcs’ passive Perception scores. If the characters successfully sneak past the sentries, they reach
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Scores of icicles hang from the ceilings, which range in height from 15 to 30 feet. Southern Cave. Naturally formed stairs descend to the southernmost cave. Describe its contents as follows: This
Frostmaiden” and awakened him. Kobold vampire spawn found the human skulls in area H12 and placed them at the base of the pillar to show their devotion to Tekeli-li. A search of this cave yields nothing of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Soldiers of the city’s army make a show of patrolling the walls, to reassure citizens and visitors as well as to discourage attackers. The buildings of Everlund are stately and well maintained, with
. The five leaders who currently comprise the city’s Council of Elders voted three to two in favor of separation and, in a symbolic show of support for Sundabar (see the “Sundabar” section), condemned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
boxers and wrestlers. It doesn’t pull its punches and leaves opponents with bruises, dislocated limbs, and fractured bones—the android has even been known to bite. When it scores a hit, a trip gong rings
fourth spectates. They then invite the characters to show them their moves. To win the contest, the characters must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma (Performance) group check. Characters who augment their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
fifteen years old and stands 9 feet tall. He has the statistics of a half-ogre, with the following changes: He is lawful evil. He wears a chain shirt (AC 13). He has Intelligence and Wisdom scores of 10 (+0
Zaltember’s captors to release him as a show of good faith. This is a trick; the duke and the duchess will freely renege on their promises if they have nothing to lose. If the characters refuse to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
scores) to determine who among them is surprised. The grick knows that goblins are not to be eaten unless Lhupo says so. The rest of the Cragmaws are terrified of Lhupo’s pet and hurry through this room
still has a little open space. Rotting crates and ancient barrels show that provisions were once stored here. A heavy curtain blocks a crumbling area to the south, and an intact door leads east. To
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
carvings along this arch-roofed hall show scenes of demons and humanoids engaged in debauchery. Five pits cut into the floor are filled with glowing water. South of these pools on a rough wall is a contact
, the necromancy magic of the shrine lowers the creature’s Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores by 1d6 each (roll once for all three). A creature can be affected only once per round. If any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(Religion) check to identify the erased marks (a dwarf succeeds automatically). The runes show that the temple was once dedicated to Moradin. Bronze Lever. The lever triggers the collapsing stair trap
are summoned to the temple (see chapter 4). The Sacred Stone monks provide a guide to show them the way. If the party is antagonistic or doesn’t seem to be of potential value to the cult, Qarbo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
as they enter. The tapestries displayed between the torches are rendered in bloody colors and show victorious fire giants. The door guard is hidden in the alcove (area 1A). 1A. Alcove The tapestry
various large gems. The walls are inlaid with colored stone laid out to show various scenes of victory by King Snurre over his foes. On the wall directly behind the throne is depicted the flaming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
a spy for the Cult of the Howling Hatred. Iraun is entirely passive; he just reports what his normal duties show him. Kaylessa’s Tale. Kaylessa is friendly to any adventurer who seems likely to tarry
, serving as home to some birds and storage for scores of wooden wagon wheels. Ilmeth employs half a dozen laborers who drink heavily as they work. Everything here is far messier but far cheaper than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
fountain loses its magic. Western Door. Carvings on the western door show skeletal dragons. A Draconic inscription on the door reads, “Rebuke the dead, open the way.” Within 5 feet of the door, the air is
have been a cathedral is now a goblin lair, thick with the filth of years of goblin life. Scores of wall- and floor-mounted sconces filled with violet-glowing fungi provide illumination. Dozens of