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Assassin

classes Player’s Handbook

Practice the Grim Art of Death An Assassin’s training focuses on using stealth, poison, and disguise to eliminate foes with deadly efficiency. While some Rogues who follow this path are hired

killers, spies, or bounty hunters, the capabilities of this subclass are equally useful for adventurers facing a variety of monstrous enemies.

Theran Chimera

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The term chimera applies to a wide variety of disparate monsters that combine the features of multiple beasts. While many

the god Keranos sought to test Nylea’s favorite champion, Renata of Setessa, by creating a beast so deadly that even she would balk at trying to hunt it. When Renata slayed this lion-ram-dragon

Travel in Valachan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Travel in Valachan Impenetrable rain forests, jagged cliffs, and deadly rapids fill the wilderness of Valachan, and characters exploring the domain or participating in the Trial of Hearts must travel

through these deadly wilds. Maps of Valachan can be obtained from the Oselo, the Shuaran people, or from Chakuna. The domain’s jungles are difficult terrain, reducing a party’s pace by half. This

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

deadly sea monsters; random vessels, their crews, and cargo; or islands brimming with untold mysteries. Concluding the appendix are a variety of underwater locations — like deadly reefs and sunken

Introduction Welcome to Ghosts of Saltmarsh. This book collects seven D&D adventures, each famous for their unique challenges, for their deadly threats, and for embracing the danger and wonder of

Valachan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

rain forest and one another, all while being pursued by the Darklord. Treacherous quicksand and other deadly hazards cover the terrain, and populations of stealthy werepanthers support the Darklord

dissatisfied with simpler prey, she draws sapient quarry into a fatal contest. Pitted against other conscripted players in a game of cat and mouse, Chakuna’s prey struggle to survive the deadly Valachan

Running Wilderness Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Icewind Dale as a harsh realm full of a wide variety of creatures struggling to survive. An encounter’s difficulty—noted as Easy, Medium, Hard, or Deadly in the Difficulty column of the Random Wilderness

Encounters table—assumes the characters are 4th, 5th, or 6th level. It’s okay for some encounters to be easy and others to be hard or deadly. Easy encounters build players’ confidence; hard and deadly

Heliod's Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

of vengeance in Heliod’s name and become a deadly vigilante. When a follower of Heliod’s righteous zeal for justice turns to oppressive tyranny, Heliod himself might send champions to stop the would-be

tyrant. The Heliod’s Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the god’s followers. Heliod’s Villains d6 Villain 1 A local noble imposes overwhelming

Fungus Humongous

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

Fungus Humongous After two days and nights of rain, lightning, and strange whistling sounds on the wind, characters awaken to see that the surrounding countryside is blanketed with fungus. It grows

believes they are deadly poisonous (they aren’t). The merchants are terrified of the things and refuse to drive through them, fearing that they may be poisonous or worse. Besides that, the sounds spook

Fungus Humongous

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Fungus Humongous After two days and nights of rain, lightning, and strange whistling sounds on the wind, characters awaken to see that the surrounding countryside is blanketed with fungus. It grows

believes they are deadly poisonous (they aren’t). The merchants are terrified of the things and refuse to drive through them, fearing that they may be poisonous or worse. Besides that, the sounds spook

Atmosphere

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

cobblestones, the cold air with the smell of rain, and a sense of mystery and lurking danger. The climate and terrain of a settlement’s environment, its origin and inhabitants, its government and political

an early system of democracy might boast an open-air market where philosophical ideas are traded as freely as produce. All the possible combinations of these factors can inspire endless variety in the settlements of your campaign world.

Blackpowder

Weapon Property

Blackpowder weapons fire projectiles with ear-splitting noise, shredding armor with deadly force. When fired, Blackpowder weapons emit a deafening crack audible 300 feet away. A Blackpowder weapon

exposed to heavy rain, submerged, or similarly drenched in water, can't fire until dried for 1 hour. These weapons use paper cartridge bullets as ammunition.

Chakuna's Powers and Dominion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

heart still beats as one with the land, infinitely connected and as robust as the rain forest. But like anything that lives, her tie with the domain she’s claimed must be maintained. Life eats life

chapter), the Mists of Valachan are home to displacer beasts and other deadly predators that attack all creatures they meet.

Purphoros's Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

rise to deadly rivalries. Resistance to lawful authority can become tyranny of another sort. And when passions become inflamed, giving in to them can lead to tragedy rather than triumph. Purphoros’s

strike down those who stray. The Purphoros’s Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the god’s followers. Purphoros’s Villains d6 Villain 1 A cult fanatic of

Sailing the Sea

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Sea table provides a variety of story ideas that might help compel heroes to set forth upon the waves. Adventures at Sea d10 Adventure Goal 1 Slay a monster or pirates terrorizing ships at

. 6 Relocate settlers trying to colonize an inhabited isle. 7 Discover a safe route through deadly waters. 8 Retrace the path of a hero lost at sea. 9 Find a whirlpool that is a

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Build Your Group A head of state like Prince Oargev requires a variety of adventurers to do the range of tasks they require. Depending on the kinds of work you do, your party might include some or

all of these roles: Prince Oargev ir’Wynarn Civil Servant. The vast majority of work performed on behalf of a head of state has very little to do with deadly adventure: it’s about prosecuting and

Noteworthy Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Noteworthy Features Those familiar with Har’Akir know the following facts: Har’Akir is a land of vast deserts and deadly storms. Water is scarce beyond the land’s few oases and the city of Muhar. The

culture and have survived in an extreme environment. Most of the land’s people have dark hair and a variety of warm skin tones favoring golden to deep brown and black shades, and names with Egyptian

Outlands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

tremendous variety of planar-themed adventures possible within the boundaries of the Outlands. Adventures in the Outlands often involve the conflicts between opposing planar influences. It’s much easier for a

deadly sabotage across the Outlands. Despite these conflicts, the Outlands remains a plane of balance. Toward the center of the plane, away from the gate-towns, lie vast stretches of land similar to the

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Build Your Group A wide variety of talents can be useful in the work of an inquisitive, leading the Finders’ Guild to employ specialists with diverse skill sets. Many inquisitives come from

things take a deadly turn. Such a Client is often a nonplayer character whose connection with the party is dissolved at the end of an adventure, but sometimes a Client develops a taste for excitement and

Pharika's Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

could also save the lives of terrible beasts and unrepentant villains. The Pharika’s Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the god’s followers. Pharika’s Villains d6

Villain 1 A druid seeds deadly herbs into a village’s fields, coaxing the plants to resemble farmers’ crops. 2 The life of a tyrant (knight) is central to one of Pharika’s experiments in

History of Omu

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

coins were melted down and reminted. Fallen from grace, Omu became known as the Forbidden City. Nine Trickster Gods With Ubtao gone, primal spirits arose from the rain forest to bewitch the few remaining

aspirant priests was tested in their nine shrines, with deadly consequences for failure. The trials provided entertainment for the degenerate Omuans and fed their weakling gods with much-needed

Encounters on the Way

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

set the scene: A wall of storms surges and howls in the distance. The sunny, mild weather gives way immediately to rain and hail, violent winds, and electrical discharges. Passing in and out of the

of these creatures is a deadly encounter, even for 6 characters of 8th level. For fewer characters, or for lower level characters, have the enemies start at half their normal hit points, and allow

Simple Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

moderate, dangerous, or deadly threat, based on its particular details. Trigger. A simple trap activates when an event occurs that triggers it. This entry in a trap’s description gives the location of

defeated in a variety of ways by using ability checks or magic. This entry in a trap’s description gives the means for counteracting the trap. It also specifies what happens, if anything, on a failed attempt

Tepui Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

. The waterfall’s water is deadly, as described in area A1. Tainted Mist. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check notes that the mist surrounding the tepui grows thicker 100 feet up

brilliant green rain forest vegetation. A deep stream cuts through the foliage, running alongside a ridge before cascading off the tepui’s edge. A trail vanishes through a cleft in the ridge, with low, green

Sites and Ruins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

eager to get their hands on such spoils for a wide variety of reasons. Battlefields and the Field of Ruins Cyre was the site of incessant battles during the Last War, from the first extended campaign

warforged. Because of these wonders, Eston is an irresistible attraction for treasure hunters hoping to access the vaults of House Cannith. Reports suggest, however, that it has become a strange and deadly

Xen'drik

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

deadly enemies to any who would attempt to steal or debase the history of Xen’drik. Most drow of Xen’drik worship a fierce scorpion-god called Vulkoor. Some theologians of the Sovereign Host and the

. Vulkoori Stingblade. Vulkoori drow warriors coat their weapons with the same deadly scorpion venom they use to tattoo their skin. Thanks to their extensive use of poison, they are resistant to the

Communication

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Communication Communication between the mortal world and the divine can take a variety of forms, from omens that get mortals’ attention by distorting natural phenomena to face-to-face conversations

sky, it is an omen that Nylea is worried. When the tides rise high in defiance of the natural cycle, that is an omen that Thassa is distressed. When rain falls on a sunny day, Keranos and Heliod must be

Elemental Plane of Water

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

over and releases a deluge of rain, often accompanied by spectacular shows of lightning, before clearing up again. At night, a glittering array of stars and auroras bedecks the sky. The weather on the

. Given time, it can erode all in its path. Elemental Evil emphasizes the erosive power of water, as well as the destruction wrought by surging tides, deadly maelstroms, and raging torrents. Cultists

Reproduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

in extreme environments (volcanoes, arctic wastes, deadly swamps, and so forth) for chromatic dragons. The eggs might hatch on their own, or they might have to be unearthed first by another creature

process, half-dragons come into being through a variety of means. The Half-Dragon Origin table below offers examples. Dragons create half-dragon progeny for a wide range of reasons. Some dragons create

Riders on the Storm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

elements of the ambush. Nasty Weather The sun hides behind clouds that increasingly darken as you head toward the Greypeak Mountains — and, hopefully, the wizard who created the orrery. A steady rain

begins to fall, and the wind begins to howl. A crash of thunder is followed by forks of lightning. Soon, sheets of rain are falling while lightning flashes on every side. The lightning forms concentrated

Spaceship Locations, Level 3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

chilled beverage tanks beneath the counter. With the press of a button, each nozzle can dispense up to 1 gallon of alcohol or a synthetic lubricating oil in a variety of flavors. The beverage tanks

return the lift to the level above. S53: Deadly Plants Exhibit (Violet) This junglelike exhibit is similar in arrangement to area S49 but originally housed flora instead of fauna. Six horrid plants (two

Exploration Example

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

spell, drenching the fireplace. Jared: What does the spell’s description say? Phillip: It causes 10 gallons of water to rain down in a 30-foot Cube, extinguishing flames there. 5 Casting

Spells. Many characters have the ability to cast spells, which have a huge variety of effects. Some spells are mostly useful in combat, by dealing damage or imposing conditions. Other spells have

Geographic Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

infighting. Today, Abyssal portals still sometimes draw demons to the world, and the fungal spores spread by the cult have transformed the forest into a deadly realm. Fungal Spores. The air in the forest is

character’s maximum hit points decrease by 1 per Hit Die. This reduction ends the next time a character completes a long rest outside the Drowned Forest. Malevolent Fungi. A variety of strange, twisted

Fort Beluarian

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

the stockade to drain well even in heavy rain. The fort (map 2.7) is garrisoned by Flaming Fist mercenaries. Immense wealth passes through Fort Beluarian — enough to make the nobles and merchants of

during the day, except when heavy rain restricts visibility and allows the possibility of a sneak attack. The western gatehouse walls are 20 feet high, and the parapets are patrolled day and night by six

Nine Hells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

deep canyons lead to the dreaded Iron City of Dis. Minauros Acid falls like rain on putrid bogs and decaying cities. Phlegethos Obsidian fortresses bask in the heat of raging volcanoes and magma

emissaries work tirelessly to foster evil schemes on the Material Plane. Minauros The third layer of the Nine Hells is a stench-ridden bog. Acidic rain spills from the layer’s brown skies, thick layers of

Camp Vengeance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

, however, is suitable for long-term use in Chult. The canvas is riddled with mildew and fungus, dampness quickly seeps up through the floors, and vermin of every imaginable variety thrives in the

mattresses. 8. Latrines Anywhere but Chult, these latrines would be excellent. Here, daily rain floods the pits and flushes their contents through the camp. As if that’s not bad enough, the wooden

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