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The Book of Many Things
Regeneration. The drone regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.
Spell Storing. A spellcaster can cause the drone to store one spell of 4th level or lower. To
do so, the wearer must cast the spell on the drone. The spell has no effect but is stored within the drone. When commanded to do so by the wearer or when a situation arises that was predefined by the
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
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Regeneration. The drone regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.
Spell Storing. A spellcaster who wears the drone’s amulet can cause the drone to store one
spell of 4th level or lower. To do so, the wearer must cast the spell on the drone. The spell has no effect but is stored within the drone. When commanded to do so by the wearer or when a situation
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
following properties while attuned to the dagger, provided he has the weapon drawn:
Cause a blue gem set into the dagger’s pommel to shed bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an
offers to help them find Omu and destroy the Soulmonger.
The first time a situation forces Artus to use the Ring of Winter, he warns the characters that evil forces are after the ring and that his
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Basic Rules (2014)
cause the guardian to store one spell of 4th level or lower. To do so, the wearer must cast the spell on the guardian. The spell has no effect but is stored within the guardian. When commanded to do
so by the wearer or when a situation arises that was predefined by the spellcaster, the guardian casts the stored spell with any parameters set by the original caster, requiring no components. When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
that portend the adventure situation. 5 Animals or animated objects speak clearly to direct the adventurers toward the situation. 6 Someone who died returns as a ghost and haunts the characters. The ghost prompts the characters to investigate the cause of the ghost’s death and put it to rest.
Supernatural Hooks Celestial omens, vivid dreams, or other magical phenomena can point characters to the adventure situation and suggest a course of action. The Supernatural Hooks table offers some
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
;t a native, your reason for leaving “home” probably has something to do with getting away from a bad situation.
Feature: All Eyes on You
Your accent, mannerisms, figures of
can face any adversity in this strange land.
2
The gods of my people are a comfort to me so far from home.
3
I hold no greater cause than my service to my people.
4
My freedom is my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Sacred Oaths Becoming a paladin involves taking vows that commit the paladin to the cause of righteousness, an active path of fighting wickedness. The final oath, taken when he or she reaches 3rd
even the most virtuous paladin is fallible. Sometimes the right path proves too demanding, sometimes a situation calls for the lesser of two evils, and sometimes the heat of emotion causes a paladin to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
moving a lever, and the DM describes what, if anything, happens. For example, a character might decide to pull a lever, which might, in turn, raise a portcullis, cause a room to flood with water, or
open a secret door in a nearby wall. If the lever is rusted in position, though, a character might need to force it. In such a situation, the DM might call for a Strength check to see whether the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Sacred Oaths Becoming a paladin involves taking vows that commit the paladin to the cause of righteousness, an active path of fighting wickedness. The final oath, taken when he or she reaches 3rd
even the most virtuous paladin is fallible. Sometimes the right path proves too demanding, sometimes a situation calls for the lesser of two evils, and sometimes the heat of emotion causes a paladin to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
moving a lever, and the DM describes what, if anything, happens. For example, a character might decide to pull a lever, which might, in turn, raise a portcullis, cause a room to flood with water, or
open a secret door in a nearby wall. If the lever is rusted in position, though, a character might need to force it. In such a situation, the DM might call for a Strength check to see whether the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
more than one additional d20. If two favorable situations grant advantage, for example, you still roll only one additional d20. If circumstances cause a roll to have both advantage and disadvantage
, you are considered to have neither of them, and you roll one d20. This is true even if multiple circumstances impose disadvantage and only one grants advantage or vice versa. In such a situation, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
more than one additional d20. If two favorable situations grant advantage, for example, you still roll only one additional d20. If circumstances cause a roll to have both advantage and disadvantage
, you are considered to have neither of them, and you roll one d20. This is true even if multiple circumstances impose disadvantage and only one grants advantage or vice versa. In such a situation, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
that has just established a lair. Levels 5–10 Adventure Situations 1d20 Situation 1 A group of cultists has summoned a demon to wreak havoc in the city. 2 A rebel lures monsters to the cause with
, and ruthless brigands. Levels 1–4 Adventure Situations 1d20 Situation 1 A dragon wyrmling has gathered a band of kobolds to help it amass a hoard. 2 Wererats living in a city’s sewers plot to take
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
all grant Advantage on it, you still roll only two d20s. Similarly, if multiple situations impose Disadvantage on a roll, you roll only two d20s. If circumstances cause a roll to have both Advantage
and Disadvantage, the roll has neither of them, and you roll one d20. This is true even if multiple circumstances impose Disadvantage and only one grants Advantage or vice versa. In such a situation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, the defenders’ situation worsens. Add +2 to the next roll on the table. The siege lasts as long as you like. Use frantic rushes between emergencies to describe small horrors and victories while wearing
wall.
6 Zombie bodies pile up, creating a growing ramp onto a section of wall.
7 Zombies dig through or under the wall, allowing them to flow steadily into the city.
8 Zombies cause a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
on a roll, you roll only two d20s. If circumstances cause a roll to have both Advantage and Disadvantage, the roll has neither of them, and you roll one d20. This is true even if multiple
circumstances impose Disadvantage and only one grants Advantage or vice versa. In such a situation, you have neither Advantage nor Disadvantage. Interactions with Rerolls When you have Advantage or Disadvantage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
for the sake of a common cause. They won’t like it — they might even hate themselves for a time afterward — but they’ll do what must be done according to the circumstances of the situation. Some elves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
both useful to the cause. Devils constantly strive to recruit mortals into their ranks by offering them rewards in return for their service. While they live, these cultists carry out the wishes of
their victims happen to be in league with devils, so much the better. A casual observer might suppose that two forces of evil bent on exterminating each other would be an advantageous situation for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
noncombatant but has found his courage and wants to help in this dire situation. The characters might have him go to get additional help or cause a distraction. If he goes to find help, a few rounds later he returns with two guards (use the veteran stat block) to aid in the fight.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
, however, all my powers are lost. So you must decide right now who will wear me forever.”
This situation is a basic loyalty and intelligence test. Will the party members cut each others’ throats over the
ring? Will they be suspicious enough to simply leave it alone? If they take time to think about it, they’ll likely realize that the ring must be a hoax. Someone who puts it on can cause it to exhibit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
; chromatic half-dragons are almost never seen, and they tend to cause alarm when they are. If the rumor is true, then the half-dragon was traveling with a strong escort of mounted guards, headed north
relocated farther inland. That was the situation until a century ago, when Neverwinter was nearly destroyed by the eruption of Mount Hotenow. With the city in ruins, efforts to keep the road open simply
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
guardian’s amulet can cause the guardian to store one spell of 4th level or lower. To do so, the wearer must cast the spell on the guardian. The spell has no effect but is stored within the guardian. When
commanded to do so by the wearer or when a situation arises that was predefined by the spellcaster, the guardian casts the stored spell with any parameters set by the original caster, requiring no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
reason, most demons shun nabassus and force them to live on the fringes of the Abyss. There, nabassus pick off weaker demons or, if the situation warrants, gather in packs to take down larger prey. Some
catch. One way a summoner can avoid this fate is by providing a steady supply of souls to the nabassu, which can cause the demon to be cooperative — for as long as the supply lasts. Nabassu
Medium
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
and a potion of healing. Additionally, one carries a potion of resistance (necrotic) and the other carries a spell scroll of cause fear and a spell scroll of blindness/deafness (if those weren’t used
left in the ruins hide during the combat. Those characters emerge from hiding only when the situation is safe. If questioned, any surviving hobgoblins proudly admit that they work for Dran Enterprises
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
incident; chromatic half-dragons are almost never seen, and they tend to cause alarm when they are. If the rumor is true, then the half-dragon was traveling with a strong escort of mounted guards, headed
to be relocated farther inland. That was the situation until a century ago, when Neverwinter was nearly destroyed by the eruption of Mount Hotenow. With the city in ruins, efforts to keep the road open
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
convenient. Planar forces cause incarnations to appear in unlikely places, like in empty rooms, around bends in the road, or inside wardrobes. Let other characters happen across the incarnation
appear until after the combat encounter ends. Threatening the Unkillable When a glitch character dies, they return as another incarnation. Let characters enjoy their unique situation. If a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
journey.
Navigation If the characters aren’t following an established path or traveling with a landmark in sight, they risk getting lost. Here are some circumstances that can cause a group to lose its
appropriate. Exhaustion. The obstacle fatigues the characters, causing them to gain Exhaustion levels. For example, marching through a blizzard instead of taking shelter might cause each character to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
character. One way to handle influence is to treat it like inspiration. A character gains influence in a certain situation only if you grant it, and bringing influence into play requires spending it
. Characters can gain influence by doing favors for NPCs, advancing the cause of an organization, or demonstrating their power and heroism, at your discretion. As with inspiration, a character can choose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, the cult was more active to the east and it was focused on creating dracoliches. Its shift to the Sword Coast and new emphasis on living dragons and on Tiamat are cause for concern. The cult is on the
others keep it concealed. Erlanthar wears his as a medallion around his neck when he is certain that he’s not heading into a potential captive situation — sometimes openly and sometimes tucked away
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
.
Going Mad Various magical effects can inflict madness on an otherwise stable mind. Certain spells, such as contact other plane and symbol, can cause insanity, and you can use the madness rules here
they’re watching me all the time.” 81–85 “There’s only one person I can trust. And only I can see this special friend.” 86–95 “I can’t take anything seriously. The more serious the situation, the funnier I find it.” 96–100 “I’ve discovered that I really like killing people.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
be less important than the urgency of their current situation, and they might forge lasting friendships that transcend their religious allegiances. Quests A mortal champion is a vessel of divine
to refuse the quest. The god might intervene to steer the champion toward the quest: Thassa could cause a storm to blow the character’s ship off course, for example, bringing the champion to where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
to the east and it was focused on creating dracoliches. Its shift to the Sword Coast and new emphasis on living dragons and on Tiamat are cause for concern. The cult is on the move and it’s up to
. Erlanthar wears his as a medallion around his neck when he is certain that he’s not heading into a potential captive situation—sometimes openly and sometimes tucked away. Members of the Order of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
raiding party and walking wounded straggle into camp all through the day after the raid. The situation at the camp is confused, and security is lax. Most of these raiders are mercenaries and bandits
could observe or climb down the rocks under cover of darkness. The camp goes on alert if the bodies of murdered sentries or cultists are discovered. One dead kobold won’t cause much alarm, but many dead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, and slower members of the raiding party and walking wounded straggle into camp all through the day after the raid. The situation at the camp is confused and security is lax. Most of these raiders are
could observe or climb down the rocks under cover of darkness. The whole camp goes on alert if the bodies of murdered human sentries or cultists are discovered. One dead kobold won’t cause much alarm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
common cause, they can alter the nature of worlds.
Encounter Context Each table entry presents a short description of the creatures in an encounter and what they’re doing. Use these ideas as
inspiration to fit the encounter into the location you’re populating. If that context doesn’t make sense for the situation you’re building, consider using the context to inspire the creature’s general