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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot
published in Baldur’s Mouth, you can surmise a great deal about Baldurians’ secrets — who’s practicing necromancy, who’s involved in spying or smuggling, who would purchase or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
accessory helps you create Domains of Delight and the archfey who rule them, building on the information about the Feywild that appears in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. The ideas, tips, and tables in this
chapter are meant to spark your imagination. Use what excites and intrigues you, discard what doesn’t, and make up the rest!
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
something, correct yourself and move on. No one expects you to memorize every rule or detail. Even if you don’t realize your mistake until after a game session is over, it’s OK to acknowledge the mistake
reorganized, expanded, and rewritten from the 2014 version, and the versions of things in this book replace versions from older books. Here are a few highlights:
Sound Advice. Every chapter (but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, but it insidiously steals more than it gives, making him increasingly dull-witted and bestial in form. Despairing, the doctor fled to a tropical island he dubbed Markovia, where he tests new versions
unending nightmare. Insidious entities called the Nightmare Court rule the domain. None know how many members compose the court, but they include the tragically graceful Ghost Dancer, the tomb-bound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
perfect as I am, I can strive to be even better. (Neutral) 6 Power. I will be secure when I rule over all. (Evil) Beholder Bonds d6 Bond 1 My followers are all spying on me, and I seek motivated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Horror in Borca Adventures in Borca often include the following elements. Nobles of Borca Twelve depraved families rule over every aspect of life in Borca. Each is a core family of fifteen or fewer
versions of your own design—perhaps with signature cosmetic effects. Monsters. Monsters can serve as threats but also agents of noble houses. Shape-shifting creatures such as Imps and Wererats excel at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Outside Combat As described in the Monster Manual, a beholder’s use of its eye rays in combat is random, governed by die rolls instead of by choice. This rule is an abstraction, designed to keep the
beholder’s opponents unsure of what rays will be coming next (and, not incidentally, to prevent the monster from using its most lethal eye rays at every opportunity). The rule also makes the creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
reach the palace, from where they can look out over the whole domain. DM-friendly versions of this map appear in chapters 2, 3, and 4, to help you track the party’s progress through Prismeer’s
D&D multiverse, there exists the Rule of Three, which states that events of cosmic consequence often manifest in threes. Time, for instance, has a past, present, and future. The Hourglass Coven has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, fire, and water by pointing to Annam’s early efforts in the Elemental Planes. Diancastra’s Saga also summarizes the central tragedy of giantkind’s long history: Annam intended the giants to rule over
knowing about its subject among its alliteration and kennings and such. That said, Bigby presented me with several versions of my saga, and I insisted he use this one. The interpretation he presents here is a reasonable one.
—Diancastra
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, Fierna and Belial rule in strange tandem. They are variously thought of by mortals as mother and son, daughter and father, wife and husband, or ruler and consort, but none of those terms can capture
Belial, but his contingency plans rescue him from possible disaster. Other devils might gain a brief advantage over the two lords because of their infighting, but whenever any true threat to their rule
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Areas of Effect on a Grid The Dungeon Master’s Guide includes the following short rule for using areas of effect on a grid. Choose an intersection of squares as the point of origin of an area of
square, it affects that square. That rule works, but it can require a fair amount of on-the-spot adjudication. This section offers two alternatives for determining the exact location of an area: the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
two-legged beasts, and one no-holds-barred “unchained” race. Many of the dinosaurs involved are juveniles, since fully grown versions can be too large and too difficult for riders to manage. The
can’t attack or be attacked, but DMs with a cruel streak might be tempted to relax that rule. Just be aware that if rider attacks are allowed, the event is more likely to become a straight-up dinosaur
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragon Relationships Some dragons rule sprawling criminal organizations devoted to plundering the surrounding region and swelling the dragons’ hoards. Others govern peaceful and prosperous towns
shadowy fringes of society, a dragon might rule a nation as an absolute monarch. The dragon’s word is law—but depending on the dragon, this might be the law of a benevolent autocrat with a cadre of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
one of the aspects of guild business, including assassination, blackmail, extortion, mercenaries, slavery, smuggling, spying, and thievery (of these operations, slavery and thievery are the largest
enemies at the same time, and it literally sleeps with its eyes open. The only real threat to the Xanathar’s rule is another beholder, which speaks to the reason why the Xanathar Guild has been led by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
talk of Prismeer.” She speaks about Zybilna reverently, though her tone remains morose. Staying at the Inn. Tsu offers free beds, hot meals, and slices of delicious plum pie to her guests, but the rule
a large tome spread across his lap. 3 A hag with toad-like features relaxes in a pool of water while miniature versions of her ladle the water and pour it over her head and shoulders. 4 A tall, thin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. The three Waterdhavian families with the most influence in Amphail are Houses Amcathra, Ilzimmer, and Roaringhorn. These houses rule the town, with the controlling family changing each Shieldmeet
, King Morinn and Queen Tithmel. The two monarchs rule wisely as equals. Suggested Encounter The king and the queen have received disturbing reports of fire giant sightings in the hills to the northwest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the gravity of its meaning. To enhance an elf’s Remembrance, the priests of Labelas use a special mirror made of polished black onyx. Small versions of these can be seen at many shrines dedicated to
pause and reflect rather than allow his emotions to rule him. Corellon can be resplendent with joy or shaking with anger, but a word or a look from Sehanine is enough to check or subtly alter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
hangs agape when it isn’t speaking. Two tiny versions of the creature cling to it like pets.
The room is filthy. Dirty dishes and bits of discarded food lie everywhere. The furniture was perhaps once
his rescuers until he’s clear of Bavlorna’s cottage, at which point he thanks the characters and bids them adieu. Then, suddenly remembering the rule of reciprocity (see “Rules of Conduct” earlier in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, he has been spying on the members of the League of Malevolence. Thinnings Thinnings can be encountered anywhere inside the palace but returns to this room to rest. He has the statistics of a spy
marble surface find the following inscription engraved on it in the Elvish script: “I rule by the verdict of my heart and the slam of my fist.” Striking the table with a clenched fist causes it to emit a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
been seen spying on the town from afar, no doubt trying to determine its defensive capabilities. Since the Black Network keeps its forces well hidden in Loudwater and the town militia is a small force
ground, each of its fingers a tower with many peering windows. Five High Captains rule the city. Each one is a glorified pirate lord who controls a fleet of longships. The five fleets serve many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
that even rival crews or businesses engaged in the tensest of negotiations never violate the house’s rule against violence. This establishment’s commitment to discretion also makes the bathhouse the
and unwilling to cede claim to the tome — which it hasn’t yet located — the nothic is full of secrets from both its spying and its weird oracular abilities, and might be willing to sell them for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
never violate the house’s rule against violence. This establishment’s commitment to discretion also makes the bathhouse the prime venue for paid companionship in the Lower City. Many of the most
both its spying and its weird oracular abilities, and might be willing to sell them for the right price. Sewer Keep Like many port cities, Baldur’s Gate has traditionally dumped its sewage downstream