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dangers during adventures. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race such as the

fairy or the harengon in this section, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2

1. Choose a Race

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

wizards, for example, can be unusual but memorable characters. Your race also increases one or more of your ability scores, which you determine in step 3. Note these increases and remember to apply

them later. Record the traits granted by your race on your character sheet. Be sure to note your starting languages and your base speed as well. BUILDING BRUENOR, STEP 1 Bob is sitting down to

1. Choose a Race

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

ability scores, which you determine in step 3. Note these increases and remember to apply them later. Record the traits granted by your race on your character sheet. Be sure to note your starting

languages and your base speed as well. BUILDING BRUENOR, STEP 1 Bob is sitting down to create his character. He decides that a gruff mountain dwarf fits the character he wants to play. He notes all the

Cadoras Damellawar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

passionate member of the Live-Action Roleplaying Guild and loves playing out all sorts of fantastical adventures. He always roleplays archers, entirely because he’s recently spent a lot of money on a prop

fact that he is self-taught makes the quality of his work that much more impressive. Cadoras does have some strange eating habits; he sometimes eats an entire jar of pickled onions in a single sitting

Adventures

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

Adventures The Dungeons & Dragons game consists of a group of characters embarking on an adventure that the Dungeon Master presents to them. Each character brings particular capabilities to the

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

Level

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

game, or if you are joining an existing D&D campaign, your DM might decide to have you begin at a higher level, on the assumption that your character has already survived a few harrowing adventures

description in chapter 3 includes a section offering suggestions to quickly build a character of that class, including how to assign your highest ability scores, a background suitable to the class, and starting spells.

Step 2: Determine Origin

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

background you choose influences step 3, when you determine your character’s ability scores. If you’re having trouble choosing, the Ability Scores and Backgrounds table shows which backgrounds benefit

which ability scores. Look for your class’s primary ability there. Ability Scores and Backgrounds Ability Backgrounds Strength Soldier Dexterity Criminal, Soldier Constitution Criminal, Sage

Step 2: Determine Origin

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

you choose influences step 3, when you determine your character’s ability scores. If you’re having trouble choosing, the Ability Scores and Backgrounds table shows which backgrounds benefit which

ability scores. Look for your class’s primary ability there. Ability Scores and Backgrounds Ability Backgrounds Strength Artisan, Entertainer, Farmer, Guard, Noble, Sailor, Soldier Dexterity Artisan

Introduction: Welcome to Adventure

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

. Over the decades, millions of people have played D&D, and scores of writers, game designers, and artists have made their mark on it through its various editions. When our team released the current

did what all D&D fans do: share stories about our adventures in the D&D multiverse. I invite you to embark on such adventures anew. Share as much laughter as you can with your friends. Use only the

Large Groups

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

order to your players so they each know when their character’s turn is coming up and can think ahead about what their character will do on their next turn. Using Initiative scores (see “Running

damage at the same time. You can do the same. Craig J Spearing Adventures requiring stealth, like this infiltration, are ideal for some small parties of adventurers

Build Your Group

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

members whose skills are great for reporting but less useful on adventures. This could be the designated writer, a political cartoonist, or a chronicler who records the party’s adventures. This might

important than any particular skills or abilities for this character, although many Networkers have high Charisma scores. Snoop. A Snoop pries into secrets and pieces together the clues behind a

Mechanical Guides

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

its ability scores. Each guide has 6 charges, and regains 1d6 expended charges daily at dawn. Teleporting itself and the party to either adventure locale or back to its home manor costs a guide 1

sabotage and destroy its counterpart. Or you might decide that they develop a mutual respect for each other, perhaps even becoming friends as a result of their shared adventures. If on friendly terms, a

Sedgemoor Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

threat of corruption. Murgaxor’s Journal. If you’re running all four adventures in this book as a campaign, a character spots a small, oilskin-wrapped journal sitting atop a small stump. Water damage

extent becomes clear in later adventures. Strange creatures live in the swampy areas of Strixhaven’s campus. Sometimes those creatures are dangerous

Personal Characteristics

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

-attitude or mannerisms, or the influence of his or her ability scores. A useful place to start thinking about personality traits is to look at your highest and lowest ability scores and define one trait

to your class, your background, your race, or some other aspect of your character’s history or personality. You might also gain new bonds over the course of your adventures. Flaws Finally, choose a

Simple Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

to use a large number of traps. Doing so ensures that the characters will have to deal with at least one or two of them, but it’s better to fight that urge. If your encounters or adventures are

for using a simple trap in play, start by making note of the characters’ passive Wisdom (Perception) scores. Most traps allow Wisdom (Perception) checks to detect their triggers or other elements

2. Choose a Class

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

level, on the assumption that your character has already survived a few harrowing adventures. Record your level on your character sheet. If you’re starting at a higher level, record the additional

character of that class, including how to assign your highest ability scores, a background suitable to the class, and starting spells. Hit Points and Hit Dice Your character’s hit points define how tough

Detailed NPCs

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

Detailed NPCs Flesh out NPCs who play prominent roles in your adventures. You can use the accompanying NPC Tracker to record information as you determine these six elements of your NPC: Name You’ll

personality. See the Player’s Handbook and “Alignment” in this chapter for more information. Personality With the NPC’s alignment and ability scores as a starting point, use the guidelines in the Player’s

Introducing Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble

. Other information on a character sheet is based on these three elements. Abilities and Ability Scores. All creatures (including your characters) have six abilities – Strength, Dexterity, Constitution

, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma. Each of the ability scores governs a specific characteristic. Strength is physical might; Dexterity is agility, reflexes, and balance; Constitution is health and

Perception

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

they didn’t have. In those circumstances, use characters’ Passive Perception scores instead. Using the Investigation Skill. The Investigation skill applies to situations where a character is using

(Investigation) check would allow a character to figure out the trick to opening it—by turning a nearby statue so it faces the door, for example. Hidden Things in Adventures Secret doors, hidden compartments

Cleric

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Cleric I have faith in the power of the marketplace, and I see a lot of nonbelievers out there with money to spend. If you think wading through scores of undead in a haunted crypt or channeling

. Meditative Rituals d8 Ritual 1 Fifteen minutes of deity-mandated calisthenics 2 Handwriting a detailed agenda for the next 24 hours 3 Sitting in silence for 15 minutes, while

U3. Baba Lysaga's Hut

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

ornaments from the eaves. Scores of ravens are trapped in each one. They squawk and flutter their wings excitedly as you approach. Map 10.2: Baba Lysaga’s Creeping HutView Player Version Baba Lysaga

reinforced with brass bands, and an iron tub stained with blood. In the middle of the room is a ghastly wooden crib with a small, angelic child sitting in it. All the furnishings except for the crib

Elements of a Great Adventure

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

Elements of a Great Adventure The best adventures have several things in common. A Credible Threat An adventure needs a threat worthy of the heroes’ attention. The threat might be a single villain or

doesn’t have to appeal to every abstract player type — only to the players sitting down at your own table. If you don’t have any players who like fighting above all else, then don’t feel you have to

4. Drow Enclave

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

). Standing in front of the double doors are two female drow elite warriors that do the same. Zilchyn Q’Leptin. Sitting on a zurkhwood bench under the giant zurkhwood mushroom is a male drow mage named

, he attempts to steal something from one randomly determined party member. Far from being a skilled thief, Zilch must succeed at a Dexterity check contested by the passive Wisdom (Perception) scores of

Random Urban Encounters

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

Random Urban Encounters The Random Urban Encounters table is useful for city- and town-based adventures. Check for a random encounter at least once per day, and once at night if the characters are

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

Manor Locations (C11-C20)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, 25 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Their ability scores are as follows: Strength 6, Dexterity 14, Constitution 10, Intelligence 3, Wisdom 3, and Charisma 1. C14. Central

spoken phrases and trigger conditions, which the characters might activate. See the following section for details. Treasure. Sitting underneath Sassy Sally Jane is a doll wearing a suit and adorned

Alignment

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dislikes or fears, your character’s self-attitude or mannerisms, or the influence of his or her ability scores. A useful place to start thinking about personality traits is to look at your highest and

lowest ability scores and define one trait related to each. Either one could be positive or negative: you might work hard to overcome a low score, for example, or be cocky about your high score. Ideals

Social Interaction Example

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

Social Interaction Example JOHN GRELLO In this scene, players engage in a social interaction encounter. You and your group determine how similar scenes play out in your adventures. Four adventurers

, 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

Detailed NPCs

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

Detailed NPCs For NPCs who play larger roles in your adventures, allow more time to flesh out their histories and personalities. As you’ll see, ten sentences can sum up the main elements of a

beautiful 20 Exceptionally ugly Abilities You don’t need to roll ability scores for the NPC, but note abilities that are above or below average — great strength or monumental stupidity, for example — and

Topolah's Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

. Approaching the Dock As Krux and the characters make their way to the dock, read: Scores of pelicans, mollymawks, and smaller birds nesting on the asteroid squawk as you approach the rickety dock. At the

window (up to 4 feet wide by 10 feet tall) to appear on any wall simply by touching it, or she can make a window disappear with a snap of her fingers. A creature in a window (perhaps sitting on the

Guild Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

advance the goals of your guild through your adventures, you become an increasingly important part of the guild’s activities. You might rise through the ranks, eventually taking up a position at the

renown score. You can use the time between adventures to improve your renown within your guild by performing these tasks, as well as by socializing with prominent people in the guild. After doing so

Other Villains

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

section presents a collection of villains from the introductory adventures and side treks in chapter 6. Drannin Splithelm Drannin is a self-serving dwarf who has always felt that, due to his heritage

17 Languages Common, Sahuagin Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Assassinate. During its first turn, Ghald has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn. Any hit Ghald scores

Encounters (A-C)

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

surface, looking like a frozen, desiccated corpse sitting in the snow. If the characters are close enough to touch the corpse, they’re already on the dragon’s back. If they attack or otherwise

the encounter and compare the result to the passive (Wisdom) Perception scores of the party. Any character whose score equals or exceeds the crag cats’ check result is not surprised when the cats

Areas of the Villa

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

table, a card table, and four luxurious armchairs. CG6. Sitting Room. This room features an upright piano and four luxurious armchairs. CG7. Bedrooms. Each room contains a bed for two, a pair of

Siamorphe. Wulfgar and the Crystal Shard, an epic opera detailing the adventures of a barbarian, a dwarf, and a drow in Icewind Dale. “Your Beardy Face,” a traditional dwarven love song popular in the

Nine Hells

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

and sinister Warlocks. In the Nine Hells, he commands scores of pit fiend generals, which in turn command legions of subordinates. A supreme tyrant, a brilliant deceiver, and a master of subtlety

powerful servants. Since all devils swear fealty to Asmodeus, he can freely demote any other devil, transforming it into whatever infernal form he desires. Nine Hells Adventures The Nine Hells

Vault Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

wall lead into the vault. Guards. Two guards watch the unlocked front door while sitting in the lobby’s chairs. Though suspicious of people trying to get in, they’re accustomed to confused people

if they spend 5 minutes examining them and succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence (History) check: Adventures of the Mystique (first edition, mint condition) is a transcription of a first mate’s logbook

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