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Biha Babir

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

again until the start of her next turn.Scheming Marid Ruler The calculating Biha Babir rules the pelagic city of Maran Saya in Calimshan. Though her physical form is as fluid as the ocean itself, she

she also values information and learning just as much as material wealth. Offering valuable information is a surefire way to gain an audience with the her, but those caught lying to her are severely

The Role of Rules

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

the rules tried to do so, the game would become unwieldy. An alternative would be for the rules to severely limit what characters can do, which would be counter to the open-endedness of D&D. The

The Role of Rules Why even have Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The game’s rules are meant to

The Role of Rules

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

contingency. If the rules tried to do so, the game would become unplayable. An alternative would be for the rules to severely limit what characters can do, which would be counter to the open-endedness of

The Role of Rules Why even have a column like Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The game’s rules

Franchise Downtime

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

Waterdeep can undertake research to study its mysterious runes, which can lead to information regarding That-Which-Endures (see the sidebar in the “New Race: Verdan” section in chapter 3.) Gorkoh the

goblin might assist with this task if the characters keep him around, as a kind of warm-up for the rules for letting NPCs run franchise tasks (which the characters will gain access to at the end of

Avarice's Arrival

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

to reach it, while the cult fanatics encamp around the base of the tower. Avarice’s goal is simple: conquer Ythryn and claim its treasures for herself. From her refuge, Avarice divides her expedition

, but Avarice makes it clear she is willing to ignore the rules if nobody lives to find out. When Vellynne leaves the meeting, Avarice sends her familiar out to spy on her rival and see if her demands

Airship Locations

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

dozen bolts. For ballista rules, see the “Siege Equipment” section in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. 4. Propeller Hatch A wooden door behind the furnace (area 1) on the upper deck pushes open

inside, each set in a frame wide enough for a Medium creature to squeeze through. Each footlocker has a partition that divides its interior space in half, with room on each side for one person’s clothing

8. Crevasse

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

a gang of slavers and thieves. A cold breeze fills this large natural cavern, carrying with it the faint scent of decaying flesh. A crevasse divides the cavern and is flanked by two rough stone

“Difficult Terrain” in the Basic Rules). The bottom of the crevasse feels unnaturally cold. When viewed with a detect magic spell, the area emanates a faint necromantic aura. The magic causes all

Howling Caves Locations

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

slippery. (See chapter 5, “Adventure Environments,” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide for rules on extreme cold and slippery ice.) For every minute the characters spend here, there is a cumulative ten

. The symbol of elemental air is cut into each victim’s forehead. The characters can find an intact head and see the symbol in gory relief. N4. Storm Chasm A chasm divides the subterranean passageway

Locations A - D

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

Citadel Felbarr to the west. Adbar’s garrison offers a reward of 10 gp for each orc head brought to the city gates, or 100 gp for each giant head. The population of Citadel Adbar was severely depleted

Cromm’s Hold, a keep on the edge of the Lizard Marsh (see the “Lizard Marsh” entry for details). Pencheska is using her position to infiltrate the Lords’ Alliance. She rules Daggerford much as Lady

Guildhouse Locations

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

leatherworker’s tools from the tools stored here. G5: Livery Office A wooden countertop divides the room. Signboards display services and fees for stabling and room rentals. Two keys hang from hooks

. Thieves’ Test. The door leading to area G29 is unlocked and has the following note (handwritten in Common) tacked to it: Here are the rules. Look for keys and keyholes. Watch out for my pets. Follow

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