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Acquisitions Incorporated
other verdan who have traveled to different parts of the world, they drop everything to spend as long as possible sharing stories and observations from their respective travels. However, their
The verdan owe their existence to chaos. Descended and transformed from a large clan of goblins and hobgoblins, those who became the verdan were simply living their lives, doing goblinoid things. But
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Curse of Strahd
in plain sight among them.
Charitable Collectors. Wereravens like to collect shiny trinkets and precious baubles. They are fond of sharing their wealth with those in need and, in their humanoid forms
, modestly give money to charity. They take steps to keep magic items out of evil hands by stashing them in secret hiding places.
Characters as Wereravens. The Monster Manual has rules for characters
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
table to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. (Though the Monster Manual doesn’t explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for making a dragon a spellcaster, you can apply
those rules to these aquatic dragons.)
Dragon Turtle Personality Traits
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"}
Trait
1
I speak slowly and deliberately
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
spend as long as possible sharing stories and observations from their respective travels. However, their inexperience in the world and their racial amnesia sometimes lends the verdan a kind of
Wide-Eyed and Curious Verdan are hungry to undertake new challenges and absorb new experiences. When they meet other verdan who have traveled to different parts of the world, they drop everything to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
Rewards At game conventions and store events, these rules can be used to award prizes to the highest-scoring groups. Otherwise, they mainly exist for groups to enjoy bragging rights, comradery, and
other intangible benefits. Consider sharing your group’s final score as a lighthearted challenge to other players.
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Misplaced Monsters: Volume One
, described, and illustrated six fantastic new monsters. We’re thrilled to see these wonderful kids sharing their creative spark and philanthropic spirit with the world, and we can’t wait to use their
creations in our games.
If you’re 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.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
and why you might want to hide die rolls.) Most DM screens have art on the outward-facing panels and handy rules information on the inside-facing panels. Others might be made of fancy wood or sculpted
definitions, common actions, and other key rules. Some DMs set up a physical DM screen near their computer screen. A virtual tabletop might have reference information like this built in. Adventures and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
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Statue. The star-in-a-circle symbol on the map represents the dragon statue. A character who examines the statue and succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check recognizes that it depicts a bronze
dragon—a member of the metallic family. If characters ask Runara about the statue, she tells them it depicts Astalagan, who died on these cliffs centuries ago. She doesn’t tell them that Astalagan was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
and why you might want to hide die rolls.) Most DM screens have art on the outward-facing panels and handy rules information on the inside-facing panels. Others might be made of fancy wood or sculpted
definitions, common actions, and other key rules. Some DMs set up a physical DM screen near their computer screen. A virtual tabletop might have reference information like this built in. Adventures and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
you play by the rules of the game, the Trust ignores you. Outsiders find this casual acceptance of preemptive assassination to be terrifying, but the Zil genuinely trust the Trust. Zil gnomes live
. Trust agents prefer to solve a problem without violence—by sharing a piece of information or a whispered warning sent via a message spell. But the Trust won’t hesitate to eliminate a threat, whether with poison, spell, or blade. Typically, a target never sees the agent of their demise.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
quite happy with it. Their streets are safe, and as long as you play by the rules of the game, the Trust won’t target you. Outsiders find this casual acceptance of preemptive assassination to be
, it acts preemptively. If a problem can be solved without violence—by sharing a piece of information, or a whispered warning sent via message—that’s what they’ll do. But the Trust won’t hesitate to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
allow you to direct the campaign, arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. When you are talking, the players are listening. The players will respect one another, listen to one another, support one
one of the players to compile the limits into one list that can be shared with the whole group. Keep in mind that any discussion about limits should be treated with care—even sharing a person’s limits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
multicolored light and points a stony finger at the eastern arch.
The glowing statue depicts Halaster Blackcloak. It is a magic trap that casts a prismatic spray spell every time a creature emerges
to Level 14 The arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If three humanoids hold hands while standing within 5 feet of the gate, it opens for 1 minute. Characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Ourglas, who travels the Feywild and befriends dangerous creatures in surprising ways. The Queen’s Gowns depicts and describes famous gowns worn by the Summer Queen, with asides written by the gowns
Seelie and Unseelie courts. (Volumes 3 and 8 are missing from Skabatha’s collection and can be found in chapter 4.) Three Rules to Rule By is a thin, dog-eared book that describes the rules of hospitality
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
effect, then follow the rules for that kind of area as normal (see the “Areas of Effect” section in chapter 10 of the Player’s Handbook). If an area of effect is circular and covers at least half a
template, follow all the rules in the Player’s Handbook for placing the associated area of effect. If an area of effect, such as a cone or a line, originates from a spellcaster, the template should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
, and they’ve grown increasingly common in recent years. In Eberron: Rising from the Last War, only a character of a particular species could have each dragonmark. Those rules reflected the common
heirs sometimes manifest their marks years after failing the Test of Siberys. Distant Offshoot You are a distant offshoot of a dragonmarked family line, sharing the species that most commonly manifests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, 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
Vellynne Harpell is with them—she demands that they cast out her hated rival. If the characters oblige and banish Vellynne from their ranks, Avarice reciprocates by sharing 1d4 pieces of Ythryn lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
alongside their elf kin. The fresco on the south wall depicts one of these ancient cities. Treasure. The cabinet contains a 10-pound box of silver flatware (250 gp) and a silver snuffbox (25 gp). 14b
mirror is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”).
Etched into the bottom of the mirror’s stone frame are the letters T-U-O-Y-A-W (a reflection of W-A-Y-O-U-T). This gate’s rules are as follows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
lives in a keep or fortress with no nearby town or city. Village Population: Up to about 1,000 Government: A noble (usually not a resident) rules the village, with an appointed agent (a reeve) in
marketplace, a small temple or two, a gathering place, and perhaps an inn for travelers. Town Population: Up to about 6,000 Government: A resident noble rules and appoints a lord mayor to oversee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
it’s not unusual to find a multigenerational extended family of blue dragons sharing a territory. Other creatures need to tread carefully in such a place, for any injury or insult to one of the dragons
sign of power.
Adult Blue Dragon Connections d8 Connected Creatures
1 An adult blue dragon rules a city and applies exacting standards of aesthetic perfection to everything and everyone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
ancient temple, sharing stories to help the couatl pass the years.
3 A lamia and a young brass dragon lair in the same desert ruin, mostly leaving each other alone—but the lamia hopes to corrupt
harassing the other.
4 An ancient brass dragon rules a mighty city whose folk have erected massive stone monuments to honor the dragon over the centuries.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
armor scraps and rusty weapons balanced atop the partly open double door. Moving either door triggers the trap, the rules for which are as follows: Avoiding the Trap. A Medium or smaller creature can
much of the south wall of this eerie shrine. Above the dais, a mosaic of black and red tiles depicts the face of a laughing devil whose forked tongue curls down to the dais.
Unless drawn elsewhere
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the Sword Coast. Lionshield Coster The Lionshield Coster is a trading post and competitor to the Phandalin Miners’ Exchange. A weathered sign hanging above the front door depicts a blue lion painted
“People of Phandalin” for more information on Sister Garaele. Sleeping Giant This single-story tavern’s better days have seen better days. Its weathered sign probably depicts a prone giant, but whatever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
, heal, and get information they need for the next part of their adventures. In addition, they can buy any of the equipment described in the Basic Rules from Myla (see “Kobolds”). During their time at
” in the Basic Rules). She becomes friendly as soon as the characters demonstrate that they care about the cloister’s safety, such as by fighting the zombies at the beach or undertaking any of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
live as a ghost—but she’s also a curse on Soth and works to stymie his ambitions. She can’t stand against Soth alone and earnestly seeks to aid the characters. After sharing the information here and
east walls. The north statue depicts an elf man reclining on a bench. The south statue depicts an elf woman doing the same—but the statue has been pushed aside, revealing an open doorway behind it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
at a table with a sign attached to it that reads, "I say Breland would have won the Last War. Change my mind." 63–64 Two changelings sit on a bench in front of a tavern, sharing a flask. They take
as the monarchy rules in Breland, another war is inevitable. Rise up!" 87–90 A member of the Sharn Watch looks uncomfortable as she wanders the street. It's clear she doesn't come down here often. 91
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
also unite the party. Players might be interested in their characters sharing a species or a Dark Gift from chapter 1. A group composed entirely of Reborn or of characters who have the Aberrant Anatomy
inspired to act by another’s sacrifice? When thinking about the answers to these questions, avoid changing the rules of the game—these should remain the stable, agreed-on underpinnings of the game
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Search for clues pointing to the location of the Adze of Annam (described in chapter 5) or some other artifact related to the gods of the Ordning. Sovereign A giant who rules over a settlement of other
choice among smaller folk and sharing the ancient wisdom of giants with them. Often, these giants are interested in pursuing esoteric studies of their own even as they share what they have learned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
reached only by finding and using a fey crossing in the carnival. Madryck says that his archfey patron, Zybilna, rules Prismeer. He begs the characters to journey to this domain and find out what has
Roslof. He lives on a giant pumpkin farm, sharing his rustic farmhouse space with rodents and pixies. His adventuring days are behind him, and he looks quite old and frail. Nevertheless, he is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
feet (spending half their speed to do so—see the “Being Prone” section in the Basic Rules). They pursue any characters they see, attacking until destroyed. The eastern half of the building is the old
Basic Rules for the effects of being restrained). A snared creature can take an action each round to attempt to break free with a DC 12 Strength check, or it can try to cut its way free by using a light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. The rival team is composed of six galvan magen in white garments. All these magen are magically summoned to the field. The rules of Chain Lightning are summarized in the accompanying sidebar. If the
characters aren’t familiar with the rules, they have disadvantage on all skill checks made to play the game. (A written copy of the game’s rules can be found in area Y9.) When the game ends, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
as an image in a floating crystal depicts a knight being ravaged by a violet-striped saber-toothed tiger. Several similar drifting crystals display other armed individuals exploring ruins and engaging
desk at the center of the island. Knol can explain the rules of Dungeonland and take any bets the characters place. The standard entry is 1 platinum chip with a bet on whether the adventurers will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
of the characters’ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules. At your discretion, if the characters help Naxa return to her sister and
entrance has a glowing red dot outside, and the upper bunker has a green dot outside. The central chamber depicts Kas’s throne, which has a unique golden dot on it, representing the vampire warrior
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
, Scholarly, Protective. Though quick to snap at anyone who breaks her strict rules, Abra shares her wisdom with respectful inquirers. She’d sooner unleash a set of animated tomes on trespassers than allow
danger +1 Renown per piece of evidence Uncover Abra’s true feelings about the betrayal +1 Renown Demonstrate respect for the library’s rules and protocols +1 Renown Press too aggressively about the