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Lord Soth of Sithicus (DMR)

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Dragonlance and Ravenloft campaign settings. If you want to give Soth a unique relationship to the Domains of Dread, consider these possibilities: The nature of Soth’s curse creates aspects of

effects end immediately. Lord Soth’s Lair Lord Soth rules from Nedragaard Keep, a twisted, copy of his accursed fortress on Krynn, Dargaard Keep. Nedragaard Keep grows and withers over time like

Tools

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

you take the action. This entry also provides the DC for the action. Craft. This entry lists what, if anything, you can craft with the tool. For crafting rules, see “Crafting Equipment” later in the

chapter. Variants. This entry appears if the tool has variants, which are listed. Each requires a separate proficiency.

Tools

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

you take the action. This entry also provides the DC for the action. Craft. This entry lists what, if anything, you can craft with the tool. For crafting rules, see “Crafting Equipment” later in the

chapter. Variants. This entry appears if the tool has variants, which are listed. Each requires a separate proficiency.

Resting

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

Resting Unlike in the other two adventure settings, the keep is a safe place to rest and resupply. The characters can freely take Long Rests in the keep. For more on resting, see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules.

Rest Variants

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

Rest Variants The rules for short and long rests presented in chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook work well for a heroic-style campaign. Characters can go toe-to-toe with deadly foes, take damage to

within an inch of their lives, yet still be ready to fight again the next day. If this approach doesn’t fit your campaign, consider the following variants. Epic Heroism This variant uses a short rest

Introduction

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

adventure. It also introduces the world of the Forgotten Realms, one of the game’s most enduring settings, and it teaches you how to run a D&D game. The Basic Rules contain the rules you need to adjudicate situations that arise during the adventure.

Chapter 9: Dungeon Master's Workshop

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

magic items. The options in this chapter relate to many different parts of the game. Some of them are variants of rules, and others are entirely new rules. Each option represents a different genre, style

Chapter 9: Dungeon Master’s Workshop As the Dungeon Master, you aren’t limited by the rules in the Player’s Handbook, the guidelines in these rules, or the selection of monsters in the Monster Manual

Worlds of Adventure

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

have been published as official settings for the D&D game. The legends of the Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance, Greyhawk, Dark Sun, Mystara, and Eberron settings are woven together in the fabric of the

unknown in other settings, such as Eberron’s warforged, soldiers created and imbued with life to fight in the Last War. Some worlds are dominated by one great story, like the War of the Lance that plays

Worlds of Adventure

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

have been published as official settings for the D&D game. The legends of the Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance, Greyhawk, Dark Sun, Mystara, and Eberron settings are woven together in the fabric of the

unknown in other settings, such as Eberron’s warforged, soldiers created and imbued with life to fight in the Last War. Some worlds are dominated by one great story, like the War of the Lance that plays

Mobile Bastions

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

Mobile Bastions The Bastion rules in the Dungeon Master’s Guide assume that characters establish their Bastions in a fixed location and that their adventures might take them away from their Bastions

at times, perhaps even for long periods. But in Eberron (and perhaps other settings), characters might establish a permanent base of operations that isn’t linked to a fixed location—maybe on a sailing

Chapter 3: Bestiary

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

variants of the monsters discussed in chapter 1. This chapter is a continuation of the Monster Manual and adopts a similar presentation. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the

introduction of the Monster Manual before proceeding further. It explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits — information that isn’t repeated here. As with the

Dark Fantasy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

and now rules the mortal realm. Villain Torments In dark fantasy adventures, a villain’s power is often rooted in the villain’s own suffering. Choose from or roll on the Dark Fantasy Torments table to

desperate or reluctant heroes resisting evil. Even in the grimmest settings, desperation and hope fan the flames of resistance. Adventure Hooks Plots in dark fantasy adventures range from street-level

Ephara's Villains

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

who profess to be in Ephara’s service. Those who become excessively focused on rules and justice could overstep their bounds, using the law to oppress countercultural or nonconforming populations. The

work that they deem antithetical to proper society. Ephara’s Monsters Ephara isn’t often associated with monsters. Even so, a few monsters common in urban settings might be involved with the

Goblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Goblins Goblins are small, black-hearted, selfish humanoids that lair in caves, abandoned mines, despoiled dungeons, and other dismal settings. Individually weak, goblins gather in large — sometimes

than a glorified goblin boss) rules hundreds of goblins, spread out among multiple lairs to ensure the tribe’s survival. Goblin bosses are easily ousted, and many goblin tribes are taken over by

Chapter 13: Star

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

DM, includes details and rules for observatories: locations that facilitate stargazing and astronomical studies. The Sky of Many Things A zodiac is a series of constellations that appear to rotate

starting point for a zodiac of your own creation. Many Stars, Many Worlds In the settings of D&D, most stars in the night sky are suns, planets, or other distant objects, all of which exist in

Introduction

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

have been updated for the current edition of the game, revealing deadly shores for brave crews to explore anew. Along with these adventures returns one of D&D’s most famous seaside settings: the port

-bound adventures. New rules for various ships, how to crew and captain them, and how to pit them against each other provide adventurers with new modes of exploration. Beyond this, details on a variety

Horror Gameplay

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

quash stereotypes. Don’t use cliché accents, especially to represent marginalized people. Matter-of-factly provide opportunities for everyone to be exceptional. Magical settings bear no resemblance to

real-world history, and character creation rules presuppose no standard bar for heroics. Encourage Space A typical D&D session is longer than a typical horror movie, and it can be hard to sustain the

Index of Stat Blocks — Monsters and NPCs

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

Dissension; 2012–13’s Return to Ravnica, Gatecrash, and Dragon’s Maze; and 2018–19’s Guilds of Ravnica and Ravnica Allegiance. Among fans of Magic, Ravnica is one of the most popular settings, in part

items are D&D interpretations of specific Magic artifact cards — not literal translations of their mechanics from one rules system to the other, but game elements inspired by the flavor and abilities

Creating a Horror Campaign

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

they all call home—or do they have firsthand experience with multiple domains or other settings? Characters’ Significance. Why are the characters special? Why did the Dark Powers, a Darklord, or

broadly accepted reality? Stories and Secrets. Are tales of other domains or settings treated as facts, lore known only to a few, legends, or nonsense? Is that true for all places beyond a domain’s borders

Spaceship Locations, Level 2

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

to a sparring session. If the character refuses to enter the ring, the android informs them that the character has opted for “street rules” and attacks. During combat, the androids critique the

area S61). The android lowers its volume settings when discussing Aphelion. Survivors. At least one scientist retreated to the stasis chamber (area S64) during the outbreak. If the ship is

NPCs by Guild

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

guildmasters of Ravnica. Without exception, these are powerful creatures. In most campaigns, the guildmasters will come into play more often in negotiations and other social settings than in combat. Thus, each

. Chaos can only destroy, and her visions are a tool to ensure that society can live in safety in all variants of the future. Precognitive Mage Medium humanoid (any race), lawful neutral Armor

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