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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
learning a new skill or art, elves can be focused and relentless. They are slow to make friends and enemies, and even slower to forget them. They reply to petty insults with disdain and to serious
insults with vengeance.
Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
a scale color more akin to that of a chromatic or a metallic dragon. A kobold’s cry can express a range of emotion: anger, resolve, elation, fear, and more. Regardless of the emotion expressed
is about a century, assuming the character doesn’t meet a violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live for centuries. If typical members of a race can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
roleplaying exercise, where dice rarely come into play. Other DMs prefer to resolve the outcome of an interaction by having characters make Charisma checks. Either approach works, and most games fall
somewhere in between, balancing player skill (roleplaying and persuading) with character skill (reflected by ability checks).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 12 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 17 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 16 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 15 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 13 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls from this phase and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 17 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, a character can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during this Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how their
character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 12 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls from this phase and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 20 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 18 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 17 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or learning a new skill or art
branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They have been known to retreat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or learning a new skill or art
branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They have been known to retreat
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
’s march of progress.
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Athletics
Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism kit
Languages: Choose one of Draconic, Giant, Goblin, or Sylvan
encounters with members of other guilds are more often violent than friendly, but occasional bonds do form.
Roll twice on the Gruul Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Gruul
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
paladin is a living embodiment of an oath — a promise or a vow made manifest in the person of a holy warrior who has the skill and the determination to see the cause through to the end. Some paladins
devote themselves expressly to protecting the innocent and spreading justice in the world, while others resolve to attain that goal by conquering those who stand defiant and bringing them under the rule of
backgrounds
Tomb of Annihilation
books and scrolls, but also through first-hand observation—by visiting far-flung settlements and exploring local histories and customs.
Skill Proficiencies: Insight, ReligionLanguages
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2
I’m a stickler when it comes to observing proper etiquette and local customs.
3
I would rather observe than meddle.
4
By living among violent people, I have become
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
success, unscrupulous adversaries might engage in sabotage, theft, and similar escalating (but not violent) attacks. Or the characters might use such tactics themselves as their rivals enjoy a series
characters solve this problem by breaking the curse rather than killing the rivals, but either way, these foils no longer trouble the characters after they resolve this situation. (A rival group at these levels might consist of an Archmage, an Archpriest, a Spy Master, and a Warrior Commander.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
agent of the Sunweaver—deemed service in the Brightguard a holy calling, the group’s ranks swelled. Most members have unshakable resolve, but recent revolutionary acts have the order on edge. The
they defend the order and its members like lions protect their prides. They resent other revolutionary groups whose violent ways cause the people to distrust the Silent Roar by extension. Many Silent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
unreality described in the “Neverwinter’s New King” section. E2c. This tunnel’s walls flash violent scenes of Vecna slaying, dominating, and imprisoning other gods in the vast emptiness of the Astral Sea. A
character proficient in the Religion skill recognizes these deities. Characters who cross the threshold appear in the unreality described in the “Dead Gods” section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Immersive Storytelling Waterdeep is threatened by political turmoil. The adventurers must convince the Masked Lords, the city’s secret rulers, to resolve their differences, but can do so only after
against the player’s better judgment, because “that’s what the character would do.” Since combat isn’t the focus, game rules take a back seat to character development. Ability check modifiers and skill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, and partly because all his privilege depends on his father’s wealth. Bakaris also has a violent streak. While living in Estwilde, he murdered the son of a local leader during a duel, and he and his
,” a diminutive his father encourages. Personality Trait. “My blood, my looks, my skill; everything about me is better than you.” Ideal. “I’ll force the world to recognize how great I am.” Bond. “I’ve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
powerful monster abilities, skill proficiencies, and spellcasting. Fill the Gaps One way to avoid overshadowing the characters is to create an ally who has skills and abilities that complement the party’s
, gather valuable loot or information, or resolve old problems the characters have forgotten about or left behind.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
thrives at the heart of healthy communities, between friendly nations, and in the souls of the kindhearted. The gods of peace inspire people of all sorts to resolve conflict and to stand up against those
resilient sphere 9th greater restoration, Rary’s telepathic bond Implement of Peace 1st-level Peace Domain feature You gain proficiency in the Insight, Performance, or Persuasion skill (your choice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, and unyielding resolve. They are deliberate and slow to act, careful to consider their plans and gather their strength before beginning any new enterprise. Once earth cultists resolve to act, they
overpower foes with direct assaults, although if they have the opportunity to undermine defenses or attack from below, they unhesitatingly put their skill at tunneling and mastery of burrowing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
encounters in the adventure. Here are the steps you should follow to run it effectively: Review the goblin stat block in appendix B. Since the goblins are hiding, you’ll need to know their Stealth skill
goblins: roll one d20 for all of them, add their Stealth skill modifier (+6) to the roll, and compare the total to the characters’ passive Wisdom (Perception) scores. A character whose score is lower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
a defeat that leads to her removal. For now, though, the devils are fighting with a berserker fury under her charge. Zariel leads their offensives herself, and her unyielding resolve coupled with the
fighting skill of her underlings has pushed nearly all the demonic invaders out of Avernus. TIAMAT WAITS AND WATCHES
The Queen of Dragons resides in Avernus. Her lairs sits atop a towering mountain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
their grievances against the Xaryxian Empire, while Xeleth attempts to twist every point against them. Resolve this debate by having one of the characters—whichever one is leading the argument in favor
of Xedalli’s claim to the throne—make a DC 20 Charisma (Persuasion) check. If another skill seems more appropriate, use that skill instead. If the character’s argument is genuinely persuasive or if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
dabbler but no master of magic; it seems no mastery burns within me.” Both now serve as expressions of false modesty applied to any skill or craft, not just magic use.
“Sharpjaws,” “fastfists
,” “bullyblades,” and “alleyblades” Those who boast of martial skill but who shrink from violence or lack real ability are “sharpjaws.” In sharp contrast are Waterdeep’s “fastfists” (any lout easily provoked to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
individuals in a clan to fall prey to occasional bickering and infighting. Abbathor’s influence affects some dwarves more than others, and even those with the strongest resolve can be tempted to
to care for them. If the survivors are able to get away, they tend to seek shelter in a human city or kingdom. Their skill as artisans ensures that almost any community would welcome their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
to collapse under our weight?
Unlike a game of make-believe, D&D gives structure to the stories, a way of determining the consequences of the adventurers’ action. Players roll dice to resolve whether
decorations?
DM: Make an Intelligence check.
Phillip: Does my Investigation skill apply?
DM: Sure!
Phillip (rolling a d20): Ugh. Seven.
DM: They look like decorations to you. And Amy, Riva is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
to collapse under our weight?
Unlike a game of make-believe, D&D gives structure to the stories, a way of determining the consequences of the adventurers’ action. Players roll dice to resolve
not decorations?
DM: Make an Intelligence check.
Phillip: Does my Investigation skill apply?
DM: Sure!
Phillip (rolling a d20): Ugh. Seven.
DM: They look like decorations to you. And Amy, Riva
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
worst part of town. You have shelter from the elements, but you live in a desperate and often violent environment, in places rife with disease, hunger, and misfortune. You are beneath the notice of most
-consuming. If you spend your time between adventures practicing a profession, you can eke out the equivalent of a poor lifestyle. Proficiency in Survival the skill lets you live at the equivalent of a comfortable lifestyle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
town, or a vermin-infested boarding house in the worst part of town. You have shelter from the elements, but you live in a desperate and often violent environment, in places rife with disease, hunger
doesn’t require you to spend any coin, but it is time-consuming. If you spend your time between adventures practicing a profession as described in chapter 8, you can eke out the equivalent of a poor lifestyle. Proficiency in the Survival skill lets you live at the equivalent of a comfortable lifestyle.