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Returning 33 results for 'share and practice'.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
in the Forgotten Realms. They need to be, as their powers come from years of careful study and practice. Some wizards apprentice and study with an experienced master, while others attend formal
academies or universities of wizardry, such as those in Evermeet or Halruaa, or in the great cities of the North like Waterdeep or Silverymoon. With the intensity of their study and practice, wizards tend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
people in the environs of the Neverwinter Wood. The tribe doesn’t share the ‘gift’ of lycanthropy with others and therefore ensures there are no survivors of its attacks.” Also, the Griffon paragraph
now reads, “The Griffon tribe has long been shunned due to its practice of trading with non-Uthgardt—and even spellcasters—at a settlement known as Griffon’s Nest.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, Mackerel and Trout share the information in the Conservatory Schedule table. Conservatory Schedule Start Time Activity 8 a.m. Breakfast is served in the dining hall (area C1) on level 1. 9 a.m
. The students practice their music unsupervised, either in their quarters (area C7) on level 2 or in the music hall (area C11). Sythian writes letters in his study (area C14) or prays in the shrine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
practice that started a little over a year ago, when it became clear that Auril was angry and summer would not be returning anytime soon. The town speakers (see the “Council of Speakers” sidebar) have
to share body heat for warmth. Anyone who dares to light a fire is savagely beaten. COUNCIL OF SPEAKERS
Each town is an independent settlement that elects a leader, or speaker, to represent its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
visit Viktal soon meet Mother’s faithful, who appear at first to practice a local, naturalistic faith. But as the characters explore, they notice especially pious villagers with missing eyes called
share their stories. The villagers encourage new arrivals to become part of the community, since that’s what Mother teaches them to do—and to broaden the pool of sacrifice fodder for the next Tithe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
down into distinct scenes using the following guidelines. Establish Goals When the characters select a franchise task, the players share their goals for that task with the DM. Having clear motives
practice activity (introduced later in this section), and quickly sketches out a few ideas for the task. Opening Scene The DM describes the beginning of the task activity, setting the stage for the NPCs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
another of the city-states. The Free is a tenuous, disorganized society or fellowship of the slave tribes of the Tyr Region. Even though the tribes do not cooperate with each other, they share
projects, so the Free get involved to stop this practice and punish the perpetrators for their crimes. The Emerald Enclave Druid circles Athasian druids see themselves as guardians of the land and enemies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
alone, the kobolds grab their share of the half-cooked lunch and move about fifty yards away to eat, while the humans continue squabbling over how to cook a hen and the uselessness of kobolds as
cultists are questioned, they refuse to talk unless someone succeeds at a DC 15 Charisma (Intimidation) check. They know it’s standard practice for a raiding party to leave behind a rearguard. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
alone, the kobolds grab their share of the half-cooked lunch and move about fifty yards away to eat, while the humans continue squabbling over how to cook a hen and the uselessness of kobolds as
cultists are questioned, they refuse to talk unless someone succeeds at a DC 15 Charisma (Intimidation) check. They know it’s standard practice for a raiding party to leave behind a rearguard. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
contract takes shape organically, but it’s good practice to have a direct conversation during session zero to establish boundaries and expectations. A typical social contract in a D&D group includes
haven’t spent a lot of time with certain other members of the group. One way to alleviate such discomfort is to encourage the players to share their limits privately with you and allow you to present
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
and self-centered, have the individual act the way you would expect a shallow, self-centered person to behave. The NPC might have off-the-cuff answers for everything, an over-willingness to share
distinctive speech patterns from real life, the movies, or television is a good place to start. Practice different voices and impersonations of famous people, then use those voices to bring your NPCs to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
would term it, but it is just as intense. Dwarves are creatures of stone, and like stone they change only in response to extremes. The dwarves of the many worlds share much in common, but never
craft like any other activity, calling for careful practice and constant attention to detail in order to yield the best, most satisfying results. Young nobles apprentice for a time with masters of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. For instance, a warrior might be sequestered here after slacking off during weapons practice, sentenced to a prison term and charged with moving piles of mud from one end of the field to the other
githyanki are required to report to one of these districts regularly for weapon practice. Non-githyanki that venture into these areas are attacked on sight unless accompanied by a knight who can vouch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
proximity. These peoples, by and large, share the Great Kingdom’s practical, hardworking values, and they rely on the family and local community, rather than the might of nations and armies. They have
nobility. Amid a large number of free cities and confederations, the monarchies of Furyondy and Celene are far more democratic in practice than those in other regions. Typical dress in the Central Flanaess
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
future franchise tasks or downtime incorporating the shady business practice activity, as the characters try to keep an official distance from any Luskan opportunities.
Driver in Need. Dabahl (NG
their service, but in her gratitude, she can share that Dran Enterprises has a nefarious reputation. The location of their headquarters is a closely guarded secret, but the organization’s employees are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, and some hill giants share two strange commonalities: insatiable hunger and a tendency to serve the demon lord Yeenoghu. Sometimes a hill giant who delights in senseless slaughter turns to the Beast
Inferno, Mual-Tar the Thunder Serpent, and Draunn the Stonemaw. In practice, cults devoted to these primordials have similar aims and methods to cults of Elemental Evil. Other Gods and Cults Like other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
through the motions of the smallest creatures. These Bards practice a way of being in harmony with the whirling cosmos that emphasizes agility, speed, and grace. Level 3: Dazzling Footwork While you
, you can share this benefit with them for that save. You can’t use this feature if you have the Incapacitated condition. College of Glamour Weave Beguiling Fey Magic The College of Glamour traces its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
and among those who practice the custom of writing the name of the deceased on a sheet of parchment and placing it in the corpse’s mouth. This rite is common in places where an individual’s grave or
, so you don’t have to share with the Beast?”
The trio agreed to this alternative, and Jergal broke off his skeletal finger bones and gave them to the contestants. When Malar returned from chasing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
find a mate. A successful DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion) check encourages Raah to share that its deep crow parent and nest mates taught it only to embrace rage and physical power. It never learned about
relationship advice that feels apropos. This might involve roleplaying in more ways than one, as a character takes on the part of a prospective deep crow partner and Raah tries to put the advice into practice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
that I was no wizard, Gyrt and I sat down to talk. I asked to share her campfire for the night, and Gyrt made space for me. That was my first meeting with Gyrt, but it wouldn’t be my last, nor my last
members. It has done much to plague the people in the environs of the Neverwinter Wood. The tribe doesn’t share the ‘gift’ of lycanthropy with others and therefore ensures there are no survivors of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
University district of Upper Menthis; a few bards are almost always in residence and willing to share news and stories. Other, less elaborate outposts are maintained in Sharn, and over the centuries
, the Esoteric Order, and the Guild of Starlight and Shadows. Hidden workshops of the Closed Circle might still be found in Sharn, where vengeful liches or other wizards of the Circle practice their dark arts in hiding.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, an academy unites a network of learned individuals, allowing them to share their knowledge, further their research, and support common goals. Passing on wisdom to the next generation is part of an
classmates practice magic at an arcane enclave Academy Perks With an academy as your group’s patron, you gain the following perks. Compensation. The academy pays for the work you do on its behalf. The nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Dark Seldarine Lolth demands the lion’s share of worship from the drow, according to her wishes and by the command of her priestesses. The Spider Queen isn’t, however, the only entity venerated
practice necromancy turn to Kiaransalee for guidance and for protection from undead. Some of her most fervent followers seek out the secret of attaining undeath for themselves. Kiaransalee favors them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
share that information until Valin’s true nature is revealed to her. With suitable roleplaying or a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check, Alessia agrees to escort the characters through area T3
paired with a lack of conversational practice makes Alessia honest to a fault. She remains unaware of Valin’s evil nature—and of the fact that she is the living canopic vessel for Valin’s heart. Alessia’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
legions who share the same rank, but a general at the head of another legion still outranks everyone in the warlord’s legion except for the warlord. Hobgoblins in a legion set aside their animosity for
Warfare in the name of Maglubiyet isn’t conducted like the raiding of orcs or the wanton slaughter of gnolls. It is instead a practice of claiming territory and subjugating people. Those who surrender to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Sigil. Secure in the Hall of Records, the Fated cement their role as the tax collectors of the Cage. Their ruthless debt collection efforts and aggressive foreclosures earn them a heaping share of
: Barracks Aligned Plane: Arcadia Members: Authoritarians, guards, mediators Epithet: Hardheads The Harmonium looks at existence and sees only two states: war and peace. Where neighbors share the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons share a common territory and hoard, live under a strict code of discipline, and devote themselves to a common goal. Their most notable feature, though, is their practice of carving arcane sigils of
dragon centuries ago
Diverse Dragons. The hidecarved dragons of a lauth share a goal but often have little else in common. By design, each member of a lauth is usually a different kind of dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
calamity strikes nearby farms, families have been known to share their bounty to ease the humanoids’ food shortage. Such events are at the root of tales about magic beans and others about a human family
particular interest in trickery, known as “smiling ones,” wear two-faced masks as they practice their deceptions and prey on those who are susceptible to their charms. Statistics for cloud giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Young stone giants practice tirelessly, hoping to prove themselves worthy of assisting the tribe’s best carvers. A stone giant master carver might devote years to finding the best stone before
to live outside the company of other giants, it isn’t necessarily alone in its stronghold. Storm giants share their abodes with other creatures that are comfortable in the environment: a sea-dwelling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
, he provides information that decreases the Doomvault’s alert level by 1. Hall of Necromancy Red Wizards practice and refine their darkest magic in the Hall of Necromancy. 31. Undying Laboratory If
she can to save herself from death, including using Szass Tam’s secrets. She can reveal two pieces of lore and is willing to share her glyph key’s attunements. Further, she can teach the characters the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
are assigned bunks in this room (only two of the bunks are empty, so the characters might need to share). Little camaraderie exists in the barracks — most of these cultists are sullen, boastful, or ill
banquet hall, a practice hall, or a throne room as the occasion requires. This room is the great hall of the keep. It is two stories high, with stone stairs on both sides of the room leading up to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
leads the characters to a stack of crates that conceals the exit portal. Due to the standard Dran Enterprises enchantments placed upon her, she can’t share any information about how to reach The
characters are free to steal and later resell using the shady business practice activity). Either way, unauthorized movement in the warehouse causes a bearded devil to appear and fight the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
an ambush for intruders in that area. Investigating. A search of the room turns up putrid jerky, vinegary wine in poorly preserved water skins, and other worthless bits of clutter. 33. Practice Range
The sound of goblins engaged in target practice might be heard from outside any of the doors to the practice range. Dozens of blunted and broken arrows lie on the cracked cobblestone floor, and a few