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Oil is slick and highly flammable. An area coated in War Oil counts as Difficult Terrain, and a creature that starting its turn in a coated area or enters the coated area for the first time on a turn
an open flame or some other source of Fire damage, the oil ignites. The ignited oil burns for two rounds, dealing 2d4 Fire damage to any creature or object who comes in contact with it, and an
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
;while trying not to expose the secret society to their mutual enemy. He thinks the wereravens might prove helpful when the time comes. Van Richten also wants to take out as many of Strahd’s spies
as he can, starting with evil Vistani.
Man with a Plan. Van Richten doesn’t know that his former protégé, a good-aligned Vistana named Ezmerelda d’Avenir, has come to Barovia
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. (Chaotic)
3
Mental Superiority. I hone my mental powers so I can confuse, control, or kill any who annoy me. (Evil)
4
Territoriality. Any creature that comes into my territory has
young topaz dragon engages in repeated aerial battles with a young gynosphinx to determine territory. Both of them are secretly starting to enjoy the bouts.
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A young topaz dragon found and ate a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
loose plots characters are involved in prior to starting this section or during its more free-form parts. While the masquerade is the climax of the academic year, the adventure’s final challenges take
place at Archaeo Memorial Hall as the characters’ investigation of Dean Tullus comes to a head. During the Masquerade, the dean uses the crowd to spread Murgaxor’s curse, sowing the seeds for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Starting the Adventure Prince Kirina fends off an attack by twilight dune scorpions After arriving in Anisa, the characters overhear that the city’s famed gold mine, the Goldwarren, has collapsed
widely respected in the empire. Prince Kirina comes from the neighboring city of Niba. He’s a charismatic figure who’s well-liked by the Aurum Guild. Feel free to supplement this information with any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
select this school at 2nd level, the gold and time you must spend to copy a divination spell into your spellbook is halved. Portent Starting at 2nd level when you choose this school, glimpses of the
once. When you finish a long rest, you lose any unused foretelling rolls. Expert Divination Beginning at 6th level, casting divination spells comes so easily to you that it expends only a fraction of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
these gods, magical knowledge is a great responsibility that comes with a special understanding of the nature of reality. Other gods of Arcana see magic as pure power, to be used as its wielder sees
spell list. For you, these cantrips count as cleric cantrips. Channel Divinity: Arcane Abjuration Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Channel Divinity to abjure otherworldly creatures. As an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Divine Soul Sometimes the spark of magic that fuels a sorcerer comes from a divine source that glimmers within the soul. Having such a blessed soul is a sign that your innate magic might come from a
wounds Evil inflict wounds Law bless Chaos bane Neutrality protection from evil and good Favored by the Gods Starting at 1st level, divine power guards your destiny. If you fail a saving throw or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
— one that not only exceeds what the cult is paying but covers the damage to reputation that comes from changing sides in the middle of battle. A good starting offer is 10,000 gp, or 2,000 gp per
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
—one that not only exceeds what the cult is paying but covers the damage to reputation that comes from changing sides in the middle of battle. A good starting offer is 10,000 gp, or 2,000 gp per
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Session Zero At the start of a campaign, you and your players can run a special session—called session zero because it comes before the first session of play—to establish expectations, share ideas
the larger campaign. Starting Level. What level are the characters when they start? Many D&D campaigns start the characters at level 1. If you want the characters to be a bit more resilient and your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
The Undying Death holds no sway over your patron, who has unlocked the secrets of everlasting life, although such a prize — like all power — comes at a price. Once mortal, the Undying has seen mortal
, speak with dead 4th aura of life, death ward 5th contagion, legend lore Among the Dead Starting at 1st level, you learn the spare the dying cantrip, which counts as a warlock cantrip for you. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
potential, specifically when it comes to fighting with two weapons. Other characters must use an action to Disengage if they want to escape a melee, but the Fancy Footwork feature of the Swashbuckler
bundles a more limited version of Disengage within your attack. This allows you to use your bonus action to fight with two weapons, and then safely evade each foe you attacked.
Rakish Audacity Starting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Storm Sorcery Your innate magic comes from the power of elemental air. Many with this power can trace their magic back to a near-death experience caused by the Great Rain, but perhaps you were born
. (Knowing this language allows you to understand and be understood by those who speak its dialects: Aquan, Auran, Ignan, and Terran.) Tempestuous Magic Starting at 1st level, you can use a bonus action on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Storm Sorcery Your innate magic comes from the power of elemental air. Many with this power can trace their magic back to a near-death experience caused by the Great Rain, but perhaps you were born
Magic Starting at 1st level, you can use a bonus action on your turn to cause whirling gusts of elemental air to briefly surround you, immediately before or after you cast a spell of 1st level or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Supernatural Gifts Most heroes of Theros have some kind of supernatural aid to help them achieve their goals. Often this aid comes from the gods, but some heroes might find their support from other
character’s gift. These supernatural gifts are intended for starting characters, but some might be bestowed by gods as rewards for remarkable deeds. HEROIC FEATS
If your campaign uses the optional feat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Against Demogorgon After running any events you wish from “The Battle,” the struggle between the demon lords comes to an end as Demogorgon proves why he is known as the Prince of Demons. The sounds
lord searches for another target.
Determine the characters’ starting positions based on their actions during the battle. Demogorgon should be at least 80 feet away from them initially, unless the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Shadow Magic You are a creature of shadow, for your innate magic comes from the Shadowfell itself. You might trace your lineage to an entity from that place, or perhaps you were exposed to its fell
Hound of Ill Omen 14th Shadow Walk 18th Umbral Form Eyes of the Dark Starting at 1st level, you have darkvision with a range of 120 feet. When you reach 3rd level in this class, you learn the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
these expeditions. The party comes upon him as he devours a large elk. The abomination does not wish anyone to know of the yuan-ti’s plans in this area, so he attempts to kill anyone who sees him. If
from the swamp and attack. Troll Brawl While following the trail of the lizardfolk, the party comes across three trolls fighting over the remains of a lizardfolk who died at the hands of one of the rot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
or poison killed a creature, or explain what that dead body is doing under your bed at the inn. The Occultant Franchise Rank Features
1 Proficiencies and Starting Equipment, Read the Kill
2 Eldritch Occultant, Bring Out Your Dead
3 Bead of Instant Karma, Death’s Omen
4 Bead of Diverted Karma, Correct the Balance
Proficiencies and Starting Equipment As a rank 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
starting at a point chosen by the caster within the spell’s range. An encounter with this mist typically covers 1d6 such areas (400–2,400 square feet). A giant or humanoid that comes into contact with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Karametra’s Influence Karametra governs nature as it comes into play in the lives of mortals, representing domesticated nature—a bounteous, nurturing provider. But she also reminds mortals that they
world. Her fundamental concern is for the well-being of mortal folk, starting with their physical health but also including their need for security, love, and belonging. Divine Relationships Karametra
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Draconic Bloodline Your innate magic comes from draconic magic that was mingled with your blood or that of your ancestors. Most often, sorcerers with this origin trace their descent back to a mighty
modifier. Elemental Affinity Starting at 6th level, when you cast a spell that deals damage of the type associated with your draconic ancestry, you can add your Charisma modifier to one damage roll of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
fill the empty space. When a statue that has been turned is released, it grinds back to its starting position. The clay golem has orders to attack any creature that it sees and can reach. If the golem
gas that fills a 15-foot cube centered above the chest (filling the entire pit). The gas instantly corrodes and destroys all nonmagical metal that comes into contact with it, including armor and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
.
Traps are most effective when their presence comes as a surprise, not when they appear so often that the characters spend all their effort watching out for the next one.
Running a Simple Trap To prepare
characters discover a trap, be open to adjudicating their ideas for defeating it. The trap’s description is a starting point for countermeasures, rather than a complete definition. To make it easier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Draconic Bloodline Your innate magic comes from draconic magic that was mingled with your blood or that of your ancestors. Most often, sorcerers with this origin trace their descent back to a mighty
modifier. Elemental Affinity Starting at 6th level, when you cast a spell that deals damage of the type associated with your draconic ancestry, you can add your Charisma modifier to one damage roll of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Phandalin Quests The job board outside the townmaster’s hall is where adventurers can learn about quests. Each quest can be given to the players when that quest becomes available (see “Starting
complaints receive similar treatment. If the characters ask him about a quest, Harbin sets them on the right track, offering payment upon their return. When the time comes to pay up, he slips the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
tenday, Istrid Horn (see appendix B) sends Zhentarim thugs to threaten, if not hurt, him. Emmek comes to the characters with hat in hand, preying on their generosity while denying any wrongdoing on
reminds them that were it not for his starting them off on this adventure, they wouldn’t have the gold in the first place. Jelenn Urmbrusk, a Masked Lord in debt to Manshoon, requests an interest-free
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
teakettle to entice them to approach. If a character comes within 5 feet of the slit, the mephit exhales a 15-foot Cone of harmless steam and snickers at the character’s reaction. If the characters
behaves similarly to the one in area B5, starting combat with the characters if disturbed. If a fight breaks out, the mephits in areas B2 and B5 join the fray. B8: Vault Dust coats this plundered vault
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Snail Racing The grandstands next to this racecourse are filled with cheering fairgoers ringing bells, swinging rattles, and waving flags. On the starting line, eight giant snails are having their
random snail comes loose and falls off. The snail’s jockey must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw to remain atop the snail. On a failed save, the jockey falls off, and the snail continues the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
level ranges: 1–4, 5–10, 11–16, and 17–20. The level you choose for a trap gives you a starting point for determining its potency. To further delineate the trap’s strength, decide whether it is a
starting point for most simple traps that deal damage. For traps with more complex effects, your best starting point is to use the Spell Equivalent by Level table to find the best match for your trap’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
a jingle extolling the virtues of your franchise. The Secretarian Franchise Rank Features
1 Proficiencies and Starting Equipment, Sending Stone
2 Portfolio Keeper, Rumor Mill
3
Cards of Sending, Improved Rumor Mill
4 Always Hiring, Charming Introduction
Proficiencies and Starting Equipment As a rank 1 secretarian, you gain proficiency with one of the following of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
bright blue as he hurries over to a table set with magical gear and mysterious devices unrecognizable to the characters, reporting that everything is ready to go. Starting the Simulation Mister Blip
void of Wildspace comes into view.
Mister Blip (Academy Quartermaster)
Autognome Quartermaster
Mister Blip is an odd but well-loved member of Spelljammer Academy. During a ship attack some years
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
hierophant decides to sow unrest by hiring mercenaries to trouble the region, summoning monsters to the outskirts of town, or starting destructive fires. The hierophant then points to these events as signs of
obvious indication the group will use this magic for destructive or evil purposes, and the pay is good. Only when the hierophant comes across a clue to the location of the original Deck of Many Things does it become clear that the cult’s intentions aren’t benign.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
rounds, with challengers eating their peppers one at a time, starting with the participant closest to Vi and going clockwise around the table.
On their turn during each round, each participating
have it as a result of eating another pepper. 8 Burning Waves Pepper (DC 16). The heat from this pepper comes in waves. You must make two consecutive Constitution saving throws this round against this