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Rakdos Cultist

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

to draw your anger or ridicule. You can get away with minor criminal offenses, such as refusing to pay for food at a restaurant or breaking down a door at a local shop, if no legal authorities witness

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

called the Chill. Unlike most of their kind, the Chill refrains from raiding the people of the North and maintains relatively good relations so that they can hire themselves out as warriors. Few city

memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind. 3 I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones. 4 I’m full of inspiring and cautionary

Appendix D: The Planes of Existence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

run their adventures, all within the relatively mundane realm of the Material Plane. Beyond that plane are domains of raw elemental matter and energy, realms of pure thought and ethos, the homes of

demons and angels, and the dominions of the gods. Many spells and magic items can draw energy from these planes, summon the creatures that dwell there, communicate with their denizens, and allow

Selesnya NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

civilization and untamed nature. But the guild’s drive isn’t only to draw people into a peaceable community: the Selesnya aim to build an army. They aren’t naive; they realize that the ambitions of other guilds

will lead to violence, and they plan to be prepared for it. Despite the guild’s atmosphere of peaceful quietude, many of its members have military roles. The Selesnya NPCs table summarizes key roles

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

considered an adult. Most succumb to violence, accidents, or disease by age 20, but a kobold can live for up to 120 years — a longevity they attribute to being distantly related to dragons. A female can

god Kurtulmak in an inescapable maze, kobolds are bitterly hateful toward gnomes. Although they usually don’t seek out gnomes to do them violence, if hostile kobolds encounter a mixed group of

Appendix C: The Planes of Existence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

planes of existence. It encompasses every world where Dungeon Masters run their adventures, all within the relatively mundane realm of the Material Plane. Beyond that plane are domains of raw

elemental matter and energy, realms of pure thought and ethos, the homes of demons and angels, and the dominions of the gods. Many spells and magic items can draw energy from these planes, summon the

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

. The dragon is using trickery to prevent the cult from doing anything too terrible and to draw possible allies to the temple to help him defeat the cult leader. Even as he sends the cult leader on

relatively harmless missions to steal goods, he whispers to the non-Undead members of the cult to undermine their loyalty to Xia. The gullible cultists are in disarray, and the characters’ arrival sets the stage for the final phase of Nezzarum’s plan.

Customizing Your Deck

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

cards in this deck bestow benefits on those who draw them, and the few exceptions are relatively easily recovered from: Comet, Fates, Fool, Gem, Jester, Key, Knight, Moon, Ruin, Sage, Star, Sun, Throne

Chapter 4 Creating Domains of Dread

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

nine plus the master of the suit. 2: Draw a Card. Ensure the deck is well shuffled, then draw from the top. 3: Consult a Table. Reference the card’s number to find your result on a table; in the

aspect of the Darklord to wealth, while the four of swords could provide an interpretation rooted in violence. Appendix A details interpretations of the tarokka deck’s cards.

The Shape of the District

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

? What’s an interesting encounter you’ve had with her, or a story you’ve heard about her? Violence and crime are relatively rare in Clifftop; the members of the CAG usually handle any troubles that

Character Classes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat. Then follow the Path of the Berserker to unleash raw violence. Bard. Perform spells that inspire and heal allies or beguile foes. Then join the College of

, shape-shift, and control the elements. Then join the Circle of the Land to draw on the magic of the environment. Fighter. Master all weapons and armor. Then embody the Champion to strive for peak combat

Hollow Warden (Ranger)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

Hollow Warden (Ranger) Draw on the Might of Ancient Wild Terrors Audy Ravindra Hollow Warden Ranger Legends tell that the most ancient and bloodthirsty terrors lurk deep within the old places of the

earth. Hollow Wardens venerate and draw power from such beings, transforming themselves into merciless and monstrous guardians that stalk jagged coastlines, steep mountain crags, and other dark and

Phenax's Villains

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

, cunning, and planning instead of brute force. Phenax and his champions move with purpose, don’t draw attention to themselves, and use misdirection to keep foes guessing about when and where their

upheaval that threatens to turn to violence. 7 A champion (veteran) of Heliod is threatening to torch a section of the polis in her hunt for a Phenax-worshiping oath breaker. 8 Folk go

Walkways

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

location within it. A Place of Peace. Visitors to the library of Gravenhollow are expected to conduct themselves with decorum, and to refrain from arguments and violence. Creatures that incite conflict

quickly draw the attention of the basilisk Veldyskar, who is quick to use his Petrifying Gaze on troublemakers. If a threat arises that Veldyskar can’t handle, the library generates 3d6 galeb duhr to

Cults of the Dragon Below

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

wildly diverse. The tenets above describe the beliefs of three different cults. Warlocks draw power from demon overlords, and daelkyr cultists serve mind flayers and beholders. Others embrace deep

. However, your character could be a member of a relatively benign cult. You might have been raised in a cult but broke free from its influence. If your character was or is part of a cult, work with your DM to develop the details of your sect.

Chapter 3: Character Classes (Continued)

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

below. Barbarian. Storm with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat. Then follow the Path of the... Berserker to unleash raw violence. Wild Heart to manifest kinship with animals. World

foes. Druid. Channel nature magic to heal, shape-shift, and control the elements. Then join the Circle of the... Land to draw on the magic of the environment. Moon to adopt powerful animal

Order of the Emerald Claw

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

the “Cyre Tower” section later in this chapter). This spy could even serve as a patron for the characters’ expeditions. Levels 5–10. Emerald Claw agents use violence to keep the characters away from

Humanoids and Undead alike. Emerald Claw Knight. Knights of the Emerald Claw command squads of Humanoid or Undead soldiers. As they draw nearer to death, the chill of the grave suffuses their weapon attacks.

Chapter 3: Character Classes

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

. Then follow the Path of the... Berserker to unleash raw violence. Wild Heart to manifest kinship with animals. World Tree to tap into cosmic vitality. Zealot to rage in union with a god. Bard

elements. Then join the Circle of the... Land to draw on the magic of the environment. Moon to adopt powerful animal forms. Sea to channel tides and storms. Stars to gain powers in a starry form

Worshiping Erebos

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

assassins congregate in secret in communities across Theros, engaging in campaigns of violence. The only major festival dedicated to Erebos, called the Katabasion or “the Descent,” features a ceremony

, he became furious, and he extended his whip to draw both of the lovers back. But Menelaia was beloved of Nylea, and that god blocked Erebos’s whip with vines. The two lovers lived long lives

Chef in a Pickle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu

the sort of adventurers who draw swords first and ask questions later. Hiring them was my mistake. But Arthur is a peaceful man, and I can’t believe he’s responsible for their deaths. I hope you can

solve this mystery without further violence.” Irina Nordsol Chef Kaga Kaga’s Request Kaga fears for Arthur’s life, but he’s desperate for answers. He hopes the characters can figure out what’s going on

Church of the Silver Flame

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

Church of the Silver Flame The Silver Flame is force of light that holds fiends at bay. Those who seek to defend the innocent from evil can draw on the power of the Flame. Every mortal soul can find

and battle evil can draw on the power of the Silver Flame to aid them, but they must beware of the Shadow in the Flame, the demon that still lingers and yearns to trick good people into evil. A

Daask Campaign Themes

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

they play in a campaign: a ready source of sudden violence. Low-level characters might work with the Sharn Watch or the Boromar Clan to curtail Daask muggings and raid dreamlily houses. This crusade

powers in Sharn, or pursue ancient artifacts in the ruins below the city to keep them out of others’ hands. Dreamlily is relatively safe; dragon’s blood is not. Its effects are intentionally unpredictable

The Dead Three

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

, awareness of the Lord of Murder’s children has grown. Baldur’s Gate maintains a grim draw for Bhaalspawn, whether due to some foul influence in the city itself, or merely because of Sarevok’s lingering

relatively small. Their sinister reputations outstrip their actual influence, though, with gossip spreading quickly whenever the deities’ ominous symbols appear in graffiti or the Flaming Fist cracks down

The Dead Three

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

, awareness of the Lord of Murder’s children has grown. Baldur’s Gate maintains a grim draw for Bhaalspawn, whether due to some foul influence in the city itself, or merely because of Sarevok’s lingering

relatively small. Their sinister reputations outstrip their actual influence, though, with gossip spreading quickly whenever the deities’ ominous symbols appear in graffiti or the Flaming Fist cracks down

Bladesinging

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

. Styles that focus on the use of a hafted weapon, such as an axe or hammer, have been grouped together as bird styles, yet they vary wildly. All relatively new styles, they use weapons not typically favored

by elves. Eagle-style bladesingers use small handaxes, and many maneuvers in the style involve fluid ways to throw the weapon and draw a new one. Raven style uses a war pick, and spells associated

Longsaddle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

locals draw no shortage of entertainment from sending would-be thieves on grand chases for wands, rings, and other magic trinkets that any prudent person would realize simply don’t exist. After all

stressed enough that while the Harpells have little interest in the daily running of Longsaddle, it is undeniably their town. They rarely suffer insults, and never tolerate violence against themselves

The Drow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

the injuries suffered by his predecessor, Jorlan Duskryn. Shoor is relatively young and quite arrogant for a drow male, proud of his abilities and accomplishments. He is still flush with his success in

priestess Asha shows him is an attempt to manipulate him. But he’s willing to play along for the time being, hoping to draw Asha closer and potentially use her against Ilvara when the time is right

Stone Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

giants strive to draw shapes out of raw stone, which they believe reveal meaning inspired by their god, Skoraeus Stonebones. The giants appoint the tribe’s best carvers as their leaders, shamans, and

mountain territory of a stone giant clan, those guardians greet them with hurled rocks and showers of splintered stone. Survivors of such encounters spread tales of stone giant violence, never

Dendradis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

as they draw near. This new rilmani halts and does a double-take, looking from you to the scroll and back again. The newcomer then approaches, holds up the parchment, and asks: “Excuse me. Is this you

character rush to alert the authorities, who send four ferrumach rilmani (see Morte’s Planar Parade) to evict the trespasser with as little violence as possible. Questioning Rilmani. Ascetelis suggests the

Horror Gameplay

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

says no, consider other options. Beyond rules considerations, some actions also require special consideration before they occur in game, such as these examples: romance between characters, violence

one involves passing a blank note card to each participant, (including the DM) and instructing everyone to draw an X on their card. One uses their X-Card to signal to everyone else in the game that a

Interacting with Townsfolk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

rampages relatively short. They have a recipe for a concoction that can usher the dragon quickly back to its centuries-long slumber once the wildfires have raged long enough. When the bright-orange

legends, if anyone enters the Forbidden Vale to confront the dragon, such a trespass will be punished with even more violence. Javek and Vara Horn. Two married human shepherds, Javek Horn and Vara Horn

Barbarian Subclasses

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

walk the Path of the Berserker direct their Rage primarily toward violence. Their path is one of untrammeled fury, and they thrill in the chaos of battle as they allow their Rage to seize and empower

their Rage. This tree grows among the Outer Planes, connecting them to each other and the Material Plane. These Barbarians draw on the tree’s magic for vitality and as a means of dimensional travel

Academy Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

. Otherwise, the arrogant cadets are more than willing to use force to teach the upstart characters who’s boss. Give inspiration to any character who overcomes the situation without resorting to violence. Veena

. Although relatively inexperienced in comparison to some of the other instructors at the academy, Saerthe is an experienced spelljammer. Their eyes shimmer like pools of quicksilver, allowing them to see

E: Wakenreth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

relatively intact lower levels, but as it climbs toward its eighty-foot height, the upper levels deteriorate. Rather than falling, the crumbling stone hangs in the air, the tower’s disintegration frozen

, while the walls are sculpted with empty burial niches. A door stands to the southeast. Sconces on the walls shed light tinged a faint green. The characters draw the attention of two hostile wraiths that

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

imaginary foliage and speaking in hushed tones. Descriptive Roleplaying. In descriptive roleplaying, you draw on your mental image of the character, saying what the character does and how they do

gain safe passage, perhaps by pretending to be a fellow bandit. DC 13 Charisma (Persuasion). The character convinces Pral that violence isn’t necessary. DC 13 Charisma (Intimidation). The character

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