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Halfling

Species Player’s Handbook

;luck of the halflings” in action. When a halfling is in mortal danger, an unseen force seems to intervene on the halfling’s behalf. Many halflings believe in the power of luck, and they

). Halfling communities come in all varieties. For every sequestered shire tucked away in an unspoiled part of the world, there’s a crime syndicate like the Boromar Clan in the Eberron setting or a

Tortle Legacy

Species The Tortle Package

related to a god and choose to worship that deity. In the Forgotten Realms, tortles are especially fond of Eldath, Gond, Lathander, Savras, Selûne, and Tymora. In the Greyhawk setting, they

prefer simple, non-gender-specific names that are usually no more than two syllables. If a tortle doesn’t like its name for whatever reason, it can change it. A tortle might change its name a dozen

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

evolution. The lich Acererak — a powerful wizard and demonologist and the infamous master of the Tomb of Horrors — anticipated his own transformation, preparing for it by setting enchanted

its existence. Few liches seek to become demiliches, for it means an end to the existence they hoped to preserve by becoming undead. However, time can erode the lich’s reason and memory, causing

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

commands to the severed heads to wake Hruggek if any danger threatens him. Bugbears admire the qualities of both brothers. Because of Hruggek, they consider bravery and physical superiority to be their

instead of killing them, he showed mercy and even honored them in a way by setting them free — under his control — so that bugbears could continue to employ their talents against his enemies

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

quirk for a lizardfolk character or to inspire a unique mannerism. Lizardfolk Quirks d8 Quirk 1 You hate waste and see no reason not to scavenge fallen enemies. Fingers are tasty and

(secret), Jhank (hammer), Kepesk (storm), Kethend (gem), Korth (danger), Kosj (small), Kothar (demon), Litrix (armor), Mirik (song), Othokent (smart), Sauriv (eye), Throden (many), Thurkear (night), Usk (iron), Valignat (burn), Vargach (battle), Verthica (mountain), Vutha (black), Vyth (steel)

Eye and Hand of Vecna Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

’s lieutenant Kas coveted the Spider Throne for himself, or that the sword his lord made for him seduced him into rebellion. Whatever the reason, Kas brought the Undying King’s rule to an

premonitions of danger and, unless you are incapacitated, can’t be surprise;surprised. If you start your turn with at least 1 hit point, you regain 1d10 hit points. If a creature has a skeleton

Existing Characters

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

Realms campaign setting). If a character is from a different world or is from somewhere else in that setting, work with the player to devise a reason why that character is in Neverwinter and answers

setting is appropriate for this adventure, as long as they aren’t higher than 11th level. The beginning of this adventure takes place in the city of Neverwinter on the world of Toril (in the Forgotten

Appendix C: Adapting to Other Worlds

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

of Elemental Evil in the world of the Forgotten Realms setting. However, there is no reason you couldn’t adjust this adventure to fit in almost any world that is part of the Dungeons & Dragons

The Siren Sea

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

range from deadly reefs and wandering islands to predatory beasts and devastating krakens (see chapter 6). Ever-changing, the Siren Sea is a realm of impossible sights and constant danger, the setting of legendary odysseys and the crucible of heroes.

Survival Skills

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Survival Skills Nearly every activity in a kobold lair contributes to the tribe’s survival. Guarding the lair keeps all of them safe from harm. Setting snares, farming mushrooms, and hunting provide

itself to give its fellows time to collapse a nearby tunnel and prevent invaders from getting to the rest of the tribe. All kobolds know that fleeing from danger, especially against bad odds, is the smart

Setting the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Setting the Adventure Use the following suggestions to help contextualize Yeonido in a wider world: Through the Radiant Citadel. Characters traveling from the Radiant Citadel arrive only a few miles

Coast region could host Yeonido. The distant relationship between the people of Krynn and their gods could be another reason why some of the city’s dead have difficulty finding peace. Forgotten Realms

Dark Sun

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

only the strongest survive. One of the hallmarks of the Dark Sun setting is that the heroes don’t need to seek out forgotten dungeons to find adventure — mere survival is adventure enough. But there is no reason you can’t successfully adapt Princes of the Apocalypse to your Dark Sun campaign.

Fill's Reward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

profusely for setting Edith’s confectionery on fire and is wracked with guilt for putting Edith in danger. If Briochebane comes into contact with Edith, the wyrmling apologizes to her too. Fill

Campaign Setting

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

Campaign Setting Just like an adventure’s setting (as described in chapter 4), a campaign setting is an essential part of a campaign’s premise, shaping the kinds of stories that unfold there. As the

DM, you have two options when choosing a campaign setting: Use a published campaign setting. Create your own campaign setting. Whether you create your own campaign setting or use a published one, the

The Rose Stage

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

, pledgemages, and professors from the different colleges. SETTING UP SEDGEMOOR The characters will have heard about Sedgemoor during their first year at Strixhaven, but they have likely had no reason

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Introduction Welcome to Ghosts of Saltmarsh. This book collects seven D&D adventures, each famous for their unique challenges, for their deadly threats, and for embracing the danger and wonder of

town of Saltmarsh. The original backdrop of three of this collection’s tales (The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh, Danger at Dunwater, and The Final Enemy), this fishing community has a tradition of

Mudbutton Warren

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

or reason. Mudbutton Warren is home to three hundred residents. Most are boggarts, though a few daring faeries, flamekin, and changelings also make it their home. Mudbutton Warren is among the most

so he can judge if they are a danger to warren or if the warren will be a danger to them. Mudbutton Warren is known for chaotic parties, where boggarts engage in their favorite pastime: experiencing

Halfling

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

storied “luck of the halflings” in action. When a halfling is in mortal danger, an unseen force seems to intervene on the halfling’s behalf. Many halflings believe in the power of luck, and they attribute

communities come in all varieties. For every sequestered shire tucked away in an unspoiled part of the world, there’s a crime syndicate like the Boromar Clan in the Eberron setting or a territorial mob of

Halfling

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

the halflings” in action. When a halfling is in mortal danger, an unseen force seems to intervene on the halfling’s behalf. Many halflings believe in the power of luck, and they attribute their unusual

in all varieties. For every sequestered shire tucked away in an unspoiled part of the world, there’s a crime syndicate like the Boromar Clan in the Eberron setting or a territorial mob of halflings

Setting the Tone

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

Setting the Tone Callestan is a district shaped by poverty and neglect. People come to Callestan to engage in criminal activities: visiting dreamlily dens, buying or selling stolen goods, negotiating

with a Boromar lieutenant or hiring a Tarkanan assassin. The thing that holds the district together on a daily basis is personal reputation and relationships. The reason no one robs the Anvil is

Setting

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

Setting The classic home of the Temple of Elemental Evil is in the Kron Hills, a lightly populated frontier between the small state of Verbobonc and the elven kingdom of Celene. The Sumber Hills are

easily be set along Verbobonc’s river wharves. You can add Summit Hall and the Haunted Keeps as they stand to the area around Hommlet; there is no reason places such as these couldn’t be located in this

New Characters

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

, the characters need a reason for Lord Neverember to request their help in chapter 1, even if it’s simply because their heroics are widely known. Regardless, 10th-level characters have already had long

the character has saved children from hungry monsters, thwarted rampaging monsters in villages, and protected the poor from greedy overlords. Purpose in Neverwinter d6 Reason 1 The character is

The Grand Masquerade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

The Grand Masquerade The horror of the Grand Masquerade focuses on the fear of discovery—being forced to interact with people in a setting where you don’t belong, and where the consequence of

not be sufficient motivation to take that risk. The Grand Masquerade is a fantastic adventure backdrop, but not a complete adventure. Adventurers need a good reason to attend; you can give them one by

Setessa's Surroundings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

the fortress when there is reason to suspect danger from the east. More than once, though, patrols have reached the fort only to find something else has taken up residence, whether it be rowdy satyrs

illicit hunters, as well as any intruders who might bring danger upon the polis. Cypress Gates. A natural gap between two mountains on the west side of the Sperche River provides access into the

Seven Secrets of Ravenloft

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Seven Secrets of Ravenloft Countless mysteries pervade the Domains of Dread, but these strange truths underpin the setting: Ez d’Avenir braves the Mists, her path haunted by past and future terrors

Mists surround each of these island-realms. The bravest souls might creep from one domain to another, but doing so involves considerable danger, and many who enter the Mists are never seen again. 2. The

Index of Stat Blocks — Monsters and NPCs

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

, and other peoples, as some of them rise to greet the morning and others retire after a hard night of work or play. They are the reason she is here: sworn to protect them, she leads a flight of roc

rule the city. Ravnica originally appeared as a setting for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It has been the subject of eight card sets: 2005–6’s Ravnica: City of Guilds, Guildpact, and

Campaign Characters

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

into your adventures and setting higher stakes through play, you’ll help characters grow in exciting ways. You can use the DM’s Character Tracker sheet to keep track of key information about each

following categories: Goal. A character’s goal is a short-term reason for the character to adventure. At the start of a campaign, this might be a desire for treasure, a thirst for excitement, or some need

Monster Behavior

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

of monsters in an encounter. For example, one bandit gang might be an unruly mob of braggarts, while the members of another gang are always on edge and ready to flee at the first sign of danger

. Monster Personality 1d8 Personality 1 Cowardly; surrenders easily 2 Greedy; wants treasure 3 Boastful; makes a show of bravery but runs from danger 4 Disorderly; poorly trained and easily rattled 5

The Long View

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

humans to comprehend. An elf seldom becomes sentimentally attached to physical objects such as manufactured structures and furnishings, except those of personal significance, for the simple reason that

second nature. When enemies threaten to invade their domain, elves are just as often satisfied to wait out the danger in their concealed strongholds as to come forth and fight. Remaining out of harm’s

Build Your Group

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

Build Your Group Naturally, a large portion of the Boromar Clan’s members come from a criminal background. There’s no reason characters with other backgrounds can’t be part of the syndicate, though

wants. Strength is a natural prerequisite for the role, but Charisma can also be useful, especially when combined with proficiency in Intimidation to reinforce the danger inherent in the Bruiser’s

Dewlight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Dewlight A narrow path leads north from Polvarth Plateau, wending its way between densely packed trees. Less than an hour after setting out, the characters reach their next stop: Moss-covered trees

through the underbrush. “Hurry along now,” he says. “Danger along the way might impede your travel, so there’s no time to waste!”

The Halfling Adventurer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

inspire some youngsters to take such risks. Whatever the reason, from time to time a halfling feels the call of adventure and sets off with a walking staff, a satchel, and a few biscuits. The first

their secluded villages, and are also quite happy living in the communities of other races, working as farmers, innkeepers, cobblers and bakers. In the Dragonlance setting, kender are the

Life Events

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

work with your DM to determine this hostile character’s identity and the danger this enemy poses to you. 41–50 You made a friend of an adventurer. Use the supplemental tables and work with your DM to

your DM to come up with the reason for the battle and the factions involved. It might have been a small conflict between your community and a band of orcs, or it could have been a major battle in a

Order of the Gauntlet

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

sentient beings must come to the light of reason and goodness of their own volition. That is why it is not interested in controlling minds: it focuses only on deeds, setting an example to the world in hopes

Prepare to Be Scared

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

for everyone at the table. If your character laughs in the face of every danger, they undermine the adventure’s threats and its broader atmosphere. When creating and playing your character, consider

hail from another D&D setting, a place of your own design, or a more mysterious homeland? If you decide your character calls some corner of Ravenloft home, ask your DM which domains they could

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