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Acquisitions Incorporated
bred by empathy that helps them eventually sort out those who are sincere from those who are not.
Verdan Names
The oldest verdan names spring from goblinoid traditions, but more recent names reflect
The verdan owe their existence to chaos. Descended and transformed from a large clan of goblins and hobgoblins, those who became the verdan were simply living their lives, doing goblinoid things. But
Eladrin
Legacy
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Species
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
, when the vibrant energy of the world slumbers.
Spring is the season of cheerfulness and celebration, marked by merriment as winter’s sorrow passes.
Summer is the season of boldness and aggression
eladrin of spring, and fury might cause an eladrin to change to summer.
The following tables offer personality suggestions for eladrin of each season. You can roll on the tables or use them as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Verdan Names The oldest verdan names spring from goblinoid traditions, but more recent names reflect the character of the different cultures these folk have encountered since coming out into the
sunlight. When a group of verdan live near dwarves, they might take on more dwarven-sounding names, only to change those names when they wander into a human area. A verdan is also not hesitant to change
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
silver light dance in the air around you, and phantasmal green leaves might waft through the air. A sensation of gentle warmth and the smell of spring flowers or autumn leaves might accompany your
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I enjoy comfort and quiet, and prefer to avoid extra effort.
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I have a fierce temper that doesn’t reflect the inner calm I seek.
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I’m convinced that everyone else in the
Firbolg
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life.
In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common
tactics fail, the firbolgs take more direct action. Their observations of a settlement determine what happens next. If the outsiders seem peaceful, the firbolgs approach and gently ask them to leave, even
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragonborn race in the Player’s Handbook is the most direct way to reflect a character with dragons somewhere far back in their ancestry. But for players who want to try a more nuanced approach, this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The Dreaming Dark in the War The chaos that reigned during the Last War enabled the agents of the Dreaming Dark to move and act with absolute freedom throughout Khorvaire. Any direct conflict among
players’ hatred for an elusive recurring villain!
Foreshadow the future. This could simply reflect a character’s fears, but it might also convey a warning from a celestial or other supernatural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
vibrant energy of the world slumbers. Spring is the season of cheerfulness and celebration, marked by merriment as winter’s sorrow passes. Summer is the season of boldness and aggression, a time of
, an eladrin might shift to autumn if filled with contentment, another eladrin could change to winter if plunged into sorrow, still another might be bursting with joy and become an eladrin of spring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
, including holy symbols and domains. This section provides a more direct look at what your faith means to you and how to reflect that devotion through your actions. In creating a devout character, it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
questionnaire, “What’s Important to Me?”, in this chapter. Let its questions and your choice of answers direct you to a guild that appeals to you or that sounds like a fun character to play. Read the guild
favorite guild, create a character from that guild. To reflect your character’s membership in a guild, you can choose the background included in the guild’s description instead of a background from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
hundred feet in diameter. Shafts of light cut through the leafy canopy overhead and reflect off thin streams of water that trickle along and between the tree’s gnarled, thick roots.
As you approach the
Eternal Spring is being sullied, tainted by blood lust.” He begs the characters to continue on their journey, which is taking them toward the pool, and do whatever necessary to make the pool pure and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
, Runara invites the character to consider how their reaction to the zombies on the beach might reflect their destiny—or not. If the character talks to Runara after having completed one or more of the
knowledge contained in that place. I can direct you there, but first you need to show me you are worthy.” She promises to direct the wizard to the observatory after the characters help deal with the other problems on the island.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Types of Officers If you’d like to explore running a ship, it needs officers to oversee its operations — officers who fill six different roles. Some roles aboard a ship reflect the need for trained
experts to direct a crew’s efforts. Other roles focus on keeping the crew’s health and morale in order. The roles are meant to provide a sense of the types of ability checks useful to managing a ship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
line, with notable scions arising from a family in decline; their “reaching to the sky” could reflect their lofty aspirations or their literal piloting of an airship. “Embers spring to life.” Hope
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
that became trapped in Lolth’s web? Or do they spring directly from the queen herself? Regardless of their origin, yochlols respond to the will of Lolth alone. No other demon or demon lord can command
, but those who lead her people and direct her worship must be closely watched to be sure they remain devout, unquestioning, and afraid.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
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
that the characters can’t use the information they receive until they interpret those obscure facts. Or the NPC refuses to give a direct answer, speaking only in vague hints that the characters must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
your species. For example, you can choose to bear the Mark of Healing even if you’re not a Halfling. Your dragonmark has nothing to do with the house’s family line. It might be a direct mark of the
background’s proficiencies to better reflect your character’s origin. Aberrant Mark You bear an aberrant dragonmark. These rare marks appear on members of all species. Aberrant dragonmarks disturb the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
covered with bird droppings, broken roof shingles, mud, and mold. W2. Squatters During the spring, summer, and winter, each of these rooms is home to 1d6 + 1 squatters (commoners) who have made dens
for themselves out of old furnishings and things salvaged from garbage piles. The squatters aren’t looking for trouble. For some food or coin, a squatter can direct or lead characters to the locked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
principles of honor, courage, and justice. They adorn their armor and clothing with images of growing things — leaves, antlers, or flowers — to reflect their commitment to preserving life and light in the
vines to spring up and reach for a creature within 10 feet of you that you can see. The creature must succeed on a Strength or Dexterity saving throw (its choice) or be restrained. While restrained by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
only a character’s devotion to a code but also the character’s understanding of it. The Honor score can also reflect how others perceive a character’s honor. A character with a high Honor usually has a
for the first time Making direct contact with the mind of an alien creature Being subjected to spells that affect mental stability, such as the insanity option of the symbol spell Passing through a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
most direct route. It doesn’t avoid opportunity attacks, but before moving into damaging terrain, such as lava or a pit, and whenever it takes damage from a source other than the harpy, a target can
club make it a formidable threat in combat, and its eyes reflect the absolute evil of its soul.
Divine Curse. Long ago, an elf wandering a forest heard birdsong so pure and wholesome that she was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
While in the sanctum, Kas is careful to leave no direct evidence that he’s not Mordenkainen. In Mordenkainen’s quarters (area S8), Kas leaves spellbooks and collections of notes spread across the
weaves his ritual and encourages the characters to follow the vampire to Pandemonium when they can. In this case, Kas lacks the completed Rod of Seven Parts. Adjust chapter 10 to reflect that Miska never
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
this kind of work. Characters with the criminal background excel at putting their skills and contacts to use on the church’s behalf. Prophet. The Prophet is a visionary with a more-or-less direct
connection to the divine. This character might be the driving force behind the group’s quests, steering them according to divine will. Proficiency in skills such as Insight and Religion can help reflect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. A break episode can be an opportunity for the characters to reflect on the events of the ongoing campaign, explore the nuances of the world, and further develop the relationships between them in a
are invited to a sporting event, holiday celebration, fancy dinner, or ball. Vacation Getaway. The characters relax on a quiet beach, enjoy the comforts of a grateful noble’s villa, withdraw to a serene monastery, or while away the hours in a fairy hot spring.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
cloverleaf for Sheela Peryroyl. A large silvery squirrel could be Yondalla in disguise. Be on your best behavior and offer a treat when you see her! A spring is a sacred place full of good luck. Take a
moment to pause and reflect in such a place, or stop for a quick snack. Set flowers in your cap or hair to protect against evil faeries. When the hair on your neck stiffens or the skin on your arm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
technology. These weapons are notoriously ineffective against polished metal armor and shields, which reflect their laser bolts: Force Pike. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or
the control room of area M8). They readily direct characters toward the Grand Master in the central abbey (area M3). If the monks are harassed, or if the characters spend too much time exploring on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
entrance into the outpost’s hidden hot spring (area Z6). Z6: Hot Spring A large, natural pool brimming with turquoise water burbles at the center of this chamber. Steam coils off the water’s surface
, rising to a vent in the cave ceiling. The water itself sparkles with an inviting, tranquil glow.
The hot spring has magical restorative properties that were used by the ancient duergar who inhabited the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
location, and those that spend any significant time near the Glowing Chasm mutate further, becoming more twisted and misshapen than before. Crimson Water. Before the Mourning, a spring in the eastern
spring is marked by the Crimson Water, a stagnant lake of blood-colored liquid. The shores of the Crimson Water are littered with the remains of animals and travelers that have strayed into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
moon deities and agricultural deities — gods whose portfolios reflect the cycles of nature. The cult’s ritual of initiation follows the pattern of its foundation myth. Neophytes retrace the god’s
different rank on each world, depending on their influence there.
Greater deities are beyond mortal understanding. They can’t be summoned, and they are almost always removed from direct involvement in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
the bandits are Hostile to the characters.
If the characters don’t relinquish their gold or talk their way out of the situation, Pral gives the signal for the bandits to spring out (see the “Fighting
pressures Pral into reconsidering the ambush.
Advantage/Disadvantage. Sometimes a D20 Test is modified by special situations called Advantage and Disadvantage, which reflect positive and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
). This service takes 1 hour and includes a relaxing hot spring bath and massage. A creature who partakes in this service gains 4d10 + 4 temporary hit points in addition to the benefits of a short rest
musings of the Dragon Queen?”
The facets of the sanctum’s walls reflect images of Tiamat’s eyes as she talks. Windfall regains 300 hit points but has the paralyzed condition due to Tiamat’s magic as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
. Exploration is open-ended; the players don’t take turns moving around the dungeon the way they do in combat. As they explore, direct the players to freely move around on the map, but stop them when they reach
’ recommendation.
Advantage/Disadvantage. Sometimes a D20 Test is modified by special situations called Advantage and Disadvantage, which reflect positive and negative circumstances, respectively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
monster might be based on a real-world creature or a monster from myth, in which case its name might be obvious. If you need to invent a name, keep in mind that the best names either reflect the
use the proficiency bonus in later steps, so jot it down now or remember it. Step 7. Armor Class A monster’s Armor Class has a direct bearing on its challenge rating, and vice versa. You can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
regions of Irian reflect the idea of beginnings and of resurgent life: fertile lands untouched by any tool, glittering crystal forests, and thriving homesteads and communities. Angels dwell in a grand
spring hold curative powers — curing disease, healing wounds, even restoring lost senses. 2 Clusters of radiant crystals sprout from the earth. A spell of 1st level or higher cast within 30 feet of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
simple. Their effects include poisoned needles that spring out when a lock is tampered with, blasts of fire that fill a room, poison gas, and other lethal measures. Saving throws — usually Dexterity
instances, the trap is the last line of defense against a thief or intruder. Alarm traps, since they pose no direct physical threat, are appropriate for areas that are also used by a dungeon’s