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Magic Items
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
This gorgeous jewelry piece, crafted by the wizard Bigby himself, consists of four gold rings attached via delicate chains to a wrist cuff studded with sapphires and diamonds.
Random Properties. The
bracelet has the following random properties, determined by rolling on the appropriate table in the Dungeon Master’s Guide:
1 minor beneficial property
1 major beneficial property
1 minor
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
a member of a cult devoted to an ancient demon who delights in violence and chaos. It just so happens that Rakdos loves a good show, and your highest aspiration is to please the Defiler, the Lord of
throw my weight around to make sure I get my way.
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I enjoy breaking delicate works of art. And fingers, which are sort of the same.
Ideals
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Guild. My
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
guildless masses of the city.
Consider why you’re embedded in the secondary guild. Create a story with your DM, inspired by rolling on the following table or choosing a reason that suits you
people’s nightmares.
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Combat is meant to be quick, clean, and one-sided.
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I like to stick to the shadows.
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I never show my anger. I just plot my revenge.
Ideals
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
normal and magical darkness, see invisible creatures and objects, automatically detect visual illusions and succeed on saving throws against them, perceive the original form of a shapechanger or a
creature that is transformed by magic, and see into the Ethereal Plane, all within a range of 60 feet.
New Personality. You gain new personality traits, determined by rolling once on each of the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Everything is a complex interaction of forces that must be kept in a delicate and carefully maintained balance. (Neutral)
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Knowledge. We are the whole of creation, seeking to understand itself
split open to show their contents and clusters of crystal points more than a foot in diameter that extend six to ten feet from the interior stone surfaces of the lair. These crystals resonate with the
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Descended from efreet, the genies of the Elemental Plane of Fire, fire genasi channel the flamboyant and often destructive nature of flame. They show their heritage in their skin tones, which can
to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Ideal
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Balance. Everything is a complex interaction of forces that must be kept in a delicate and carefully maintained balance. (Neutral)
2
Knowledge. We are the whole of creation
dragon lairs frequently exhibit or develop large and beautiful clusters of amethyst crystals, including massive cathedral geodes split open to show their contents and clusters of crystal points more
Senses
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secret doors over and over again, or can be used when the DM wants to secretly determine whether the characters succeed at something without rolling dice, such as noticing a hidden monster.
Special
monster with truesight can, out to a specific range, see in normal and magical darkness, see invisible creatures and objects, automatically detect visual illusions and succeed on saving throws against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
Dungeon Master, so it’s my job to tell you what’s happening in the world around you and rolling any dice for the monster. You’re playing the heroes!
Read this text to set the scene: Your journey has been
, and dark clouds overhead threaten a violent storm.
Show the players the illustration of their ship at sea. As lightning flashes across the sky, a monster hauls itself up onto the deck!
Show the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
boulder out of the way requires a successful DC 11 Strength (Athletics) check. The sound of the rolling boulder is loud enough to be heard by the creatures in area 9. The cave has an 8-foot-high
ceiling and contains a grass pallet (Hark’s bed), next to which rests a battered wooden chest with a rusty lock. The lock is purely for show and falls apart if handled roughly. Treasure The chest contains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Foreshadowing Foreshadowing is an exercise in subtlety, involving the delicate planting of seeds for future adventures. Not all foreshadowing bears fruit, particularly if the clues are too subtle or
puppet show in a market square predicts a tragic outcome if two noble houses on the cusp of declaring war on each other refuse to reconcile. NPC adventurers in a city are being murdered in a similar yet unusual manner, hinting at a future threat to the player characters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, describe it as follows: A twilit palace emerges dreamlike from the clouds. A great marble tower ringed by delicate spires casts its shadow over the rooftops below. Another tower teeters nearby, torn
across the whole of Prismeer. You can now show your players the poster map of the domain. Once the characters view Prismeer from the palace, they can travel between Hither, Thither, or Yon without guides
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
treasure appear bigger. But whatever pride topaz dragons take in their hoard, they have little desire to show it off, so even those rare creatures who maintain cordial relationships with a topaz
massive yellow crystal (the dragon thinks it’s flattering, except for the tail)
6 A large, shallow dish filled with water on which floats a set of delicate wooden ships; speaking different command
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Adjudicating Areas of Effect Many spells and other game features create areas of effect, such as the cone and the sphere. If you’re not using miniatures or another visual aid, it can sometimes be
effect. Add or subtract targets based on how bunched up the potential targets are. Consider rolling 1d3 to determine the amount to add or subtract. Targets in Areas of Effect Area Number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
day crossing a rolling plain or an hour making their way through caverns underground. On the smallest scale, it could mean one character pulling a lever in a dungeon room to see what happens. Social
rescued prisoner, pleading for mercy from an orc chieftain, or persuading a talkative magic mirror to show a distant location to the adventurers. The rules in part 2 (especially "Using Ability Scores" and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
connected to a rail that runs around the curved wall, allowing access to the upper shelves. A delicate, ornate desk stands at the center of the room, surrounded by piles of blank paper. A large map sits on
the rolling ladder in front of the door and pushing on the shelf 15 feet above the floor. If anyone but Xonthal opens either secret door, the papers piled throughout the room begin to ruffle as though
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Masters describe hit point loss in different ways. When your current hit point total is half or more of your hit point maximum, you typically show no signs of injury. When you drop below half your hit point
maximum, you show signs of wear, such as cuts and bruises. An attack that reduces you to 0 hit points strikes you directly, leaving a bleeding injury or other trauma, or it simply knocks you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
6 hours of travel; an encounter occurs on a roll of 17–20. Determine the encounter by rolling on the table below. Serpent Hills Encounters d8 Encounter 1 Humanoids (1d6) 2 Herd mammals (5d6) 3 Hill
. Shrine An isolated shrine to one of the many lost gods of Netheril or Anauria rises up out of the desert. Many such sites show signs of having been used as campsites by travelers in the hills. Vultures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
hours of travel; an encounter occurs on a roll of 17–20. Determine the encounter by rolling on the table below. Serpent Hills Encounters d8 Encounter 1 Humanoids (1d6) 2 Herd mammals (5d6) 3 Hill
undead. Shrine. An isolated shrine to one of the many lost gods of Netheril or Anauria rises up out of the desert. Many such sites show signs of having been used as campsites by travelers in the hills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
claimed it was not a historical text, but a warning. My superiors have authorized me to show it to you.”
Pelk allows the characters to inspect the book. It is surprisingly light, and brief examination
and mix it with water to form a thick paste, then spread the wet clay in a thin layer on a flat surface. Rolling one of the cylinders across this surface presses the writing into the clay and makes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
. Treating a visitor to one’s home with with courtesy and generosity is important to most Fey, but the visitor must show their Fey host the same courtesy and not act boorishly or demonstrate blatant
Fey host might be regarded as an insult and cause a hubbub, if not a revocation of the Fey host’s hospitality. A trusty Fey guide can provide invaluable assistance in navigating such delicate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
than one such barrow, either broken open from the outside by those seeking lost treasures, or somehow broken from within. The Fields of the Dead is a vast, rolling plain of windswept grasses that
but wary, usually willing to share their wells or cisterns, and part with the goods they store away in return for goods in trade. I have met a few who show greater hospitality, letting strangers make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
encounter nothing of interest” is okay, but far less evocative and memorable than, “A light rain dampens the rolling plains as you travel north. Around midday, you break for lunch under a lonely tree
of flowers in an elven forest. In addition to evocative language, visual aids can help set the scene for the characters’ travels. Image searches on the Internet can lead you to breathtaking landscapes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
connected to a rail that runs around the curved wall, allowing access to the upper shelves. A delicate, ornate desk stands at the center of the room, surrounded by piles of blank paper. A large map sits on
the rolling ladder in front of the door and pushing on the shelf 15 feet above the floor. If anyone but Xonthal opens either secret door, the papers piled throughout the room begin to ruffle as though
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Medium. To set your height and weight randomly, start with rolling a size modifier: Size modifier = 2d12 Height = 6 feet + your size modifier in inches Weight in pounds = 200 + (2d6 × your size modifier
. To set your height and weight randomly, start with rolling a size modifier: Size modifier = 2d4 Height = 3 feet + 5 inches + your size modifier in inches Weight in pounds = 35 + your size modifier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
before it touches the ground, doing so with a successful DC 10 Dexterity check. Any creature that catches a seed before it touches the ground receives a gift, determined by rolling a d8 and consulting
attempt to disrupt the show, Mister Light deflects their interruptions with banter and maintains a jovial demeanor. Persistent heckling lowers the carnival’s mood by 1 step (see “Tracking Mood” earlier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
way to learn the basics of D&D is to watch people play it. The Internet offers videos of D&D play that show off the tremendous range of possibilities the game offers. As you watch, pay attention to the
polyhedral dice (shown in chapter 1). You can find dice like these in game stores and from online retailers. Dice-rolling apps are also available. Character Sheet. To keep track of important
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
that best describe the creature. Knowing the creature’s alignment can also help with your portrayal. The classic advice for writers holds true: show, don’t tell. For example, rather than describe an
reflect an archmage’s displeasure by rolling your eyes and massaging your temples with your fingers. Hanging your head and looking up at the players conveys a sense of submissiveness or fear. Holding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
the vault. For 1 hour after an alarm sounds, when rolling to determine if a guard is present in a room, roll two dice instead of one; if either result is a 1, a guard is present. Additionally, the DC
interior guards, the party has the run of the building until the next shift’s guards show up. However, the three guards outside the building remain alert to loud noises inside the vault and enter the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Silken Path Encounters For every 500 feet the party travels through the webs, check for a random encounter by rolling a d6. An encounter occurs on a roll of 1 unless one or more party members are
. Fargas escaped, got lost in the Silken Paths, and was attacked by the spiders. If rescued, he promises to show the characters the way to the tomb in exchange for a share of its treasures (see “Lost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the party’s wizard with grave suspicion. However you roleplay a character or monster, the classic advice for writers holds true: show, don’t tell. For example, rather than describe an NPC as shallow
expressions to help show a character’s emotions. Scowl, smile, grin, snarl, pout, cross your eyes — do whatever it takes to make the character or monster memorable to the players. When you combine facial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Running Combat This section builds on the combat rules in Playing the Game and offers tips for keeping the game running smoothly when a fight breaks out. Rolling Initiative Combat starts when—and
You can get to the action of combat more quickly by using Initiative scores instead of rolling. You might decide to use Initiative scores just for characters, just for monsters, or for both. Initiative
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
possible, and the antics of some festivals are talked about on campus for years. The Show Members of the Playactors Drama Guild hand out lists of random character prompts to anyone who wants to try
musically accompany the drama on stage. A number of members of the Strixhaven Show Band Association are handing out kazoos from the orchestra pit (area R2), including student conductor Rubina Larkingdale
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
domed canopy now sits askew.
Short steps ring the gazebo, leading to a raised floor where bullywugs dressed in shabby clothing lounge on pillows. Among them, a harpist sends forth delicate notes
Soggy Court, to return it to the hag with great haste. If the characters show hostility or refuse to join the Soggy Court, Gullop commands his guards to seize them. Captured characters are taken to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
architectural designs for the gates show this to be false, however, and they can be viewed in the Map House — the guildhall of the Surveyors’, Map-, and Chart-makers’ Guild in the Castle Ward. Must-see
. These delicate flowers were Ahghairon’s favorite, and they are planted about the temple in memory of him. Two other temples in the ward are as impressive, but in different ways. The beauteous House of the