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Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

something that put their homeland at risk, such as starting a forest fire or killing a rare or beautiful wild creature. These firbolgs are loners who wander the world in hope of finding a new place to

world. A few rare firbolgs are entrusted by their clan with an important mission that takes them beyond their homes. These firbolgs feel like pilgrims in a strange land, and usually they wish only to

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

mad. She leaves on rare occasions to hunt for food, returning as soon as possible. Members of the Scaly Eye still live within the Bronze Shrine, as Lhammaruntosz has ordered them to stay on as her

dragon’s lair take on dazzlingly brilliant hues. Within its lair, the dragon can set illusory sounds, such as soft music and strange echoes, so that they can be heard in various parts of the lair

Occultant Abacus

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

you lately. Eldritch Occultant Starting at rank 2, your occultant abacus becomes an uncommon magic item that can track lives both eliminated and saved. While holding your occultant abacus

long rest. Bead of Instant Karma At rank 3, one of the beads on your occultant abacus channels the power of instant karma, turning the occultant abacus into a rare magic item. As a reaction, you can

Monk

classes Player’s Handbook

’s Tools or Musical Instrument Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 5 Dagger;Daggers, Artisan’s Tools or Musical Instrument chosen for the tool

power. Different Monks conceptualize this power in various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a subtler

Starting at Higher Level

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

equipment 5,000 gp plus 1d10 × 250 gp, three uncommon magic items, one rare item, normal starting equipment 17th–20th 20,000 gp plus 1d10 × 250 gp, two uncommon magic items, normal starting

equipment 20,000 gp plus 1d10 × 250 gp, two uncommon magic items, one rare item, normal starting equipment 20,000 gp plus 1d10 × 250 gp, three uncommon magic items, two rare items, one very rare item, normal starting equipment

Gnome Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

most have half a dozen or so. A gnome’s mother, father, clan elder, aunts, and uncles each give the gnome a name, and various nicknames from just about everyone else might or might not stick

, sometimes to the great annoyance of their adventuring companions. ALWAYS APPRECIATIVE It’s rare for a gnome to be hostile or malicious unless he or she has suffered a grievous injury. Gnomes

Starting Equipment

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

starting equipment 1 Common 5–10 500 GP plus 1d10 × 25 GP plus normal starting equipment 1 Common, 1 Uncommon 11–16 5,000 gp plus 1d10 × 250 GP plus normal starting equipment 2 Common, 3 Uncommon, 1 Rare 17

–20 20,000 GP plus 1d10 × 250 GP plus normal starting equipment 2 Common, 4 Uncommon, 3 Rare, 1 Very Rare

Starting Equipment

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

equipment 1 Common 5–10 500 GP plus 1d10 × 25 GP plus normal starting equipment 1 Common, 1 Uncommon 11–16 5,000 gp plus 1d10 × 250 GP plus normal starting equipment 2 Common, 3 Uncommon, 1 Rare 17–20 20,000 GP plus 1d10 × 250 GP plus normal starting equipment 2 Common, 4 Uncommon, 3 Rare, 1 Very Rare

Starting Equipment The DM decides whether your character starts with more than the standard equipment for a level 1 character, possibly even one or more magic items. The Starting Equipment at Higher

Fighter

classes Player’s Handbook

, Medium, and Heavy armor and Shields Starting Equipment Choose A, B, or C: (A) Chain Mail, Greatsword, Flail, 8 Javelin;Javelins, Dungeoneer's Pack, and 4 GP; (B) Studded Leather;Studded Leather

mercenaries—as Fighters, they all share an unparalleled prowess with weapons and armor. And they are well acquainted with death, both meting it out and defying it. Fighters master various

6. Main Treasure Chamber

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

cave the size of a cathedral and stacked to the height of a giant! Pathways wind through a glittering mass whose reflected light dazzles your eyes, like a million twinkling stars close enough to touch

searching, they can probably find it here. A detect magic spell is blocked by the metal of the coins, so only items on the surface can be easily found. Place whatever common or uncommon magic items you wish on the surface, but finding something rare should take a long and noisy search.

6. Main Treasure Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

into a cave the size of a cathedral and stacked to the height of a giant! Pathways wind through a glittering mass whose reflected light dazzles your eyes, like a million twinkling stars close enough

to spend searching, they can probably find it here. A detect magic spell is blocked by the metal of the coins, so only items on the surface can be easily found. Place whatever common or uncommon magic items you wish on the surface, but finding something rare should take a long and noisy search.

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

various worlds. While it can include fewer or different cards, it frequently appears with a Deck of Many Things as part of a combined deck of sixty-six illuminated cards. The combined deck is usually

Disintegrate spell destroys the chains instantly, freeing you. Another creature can also free you by succeeding on a DC 30 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. Ring. A rare or rarer magic ring appears

Artificer

classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

members of this class. The strange technologies in the Barrier Peaks of the world of Greyhawk have inspired some folk to walk the path of the artificer, and in Mystara, various nations employ artificers

result of the wondrous ingenuity of artificers. Creating an Artificer To create an artificer, consult the following subsections, which give you hit points, proficiencies, and starting equipment. Then

School of Illusion

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

School of Illusion You focus your studies on magic that dazzles the senses, befuddles the mind, and tricks even the wisest folk. Your magic is subtle, but the illusions crafted by your keen mind make

Starting at 6th level, when you cast an illusion spell that has a duration of 1 minute or longer, you can use your action to change the nature of that illusion (using the spell’s normal parameters for

Paladin

classes Player’s Handbook

: Athletics, Insight, Intimidation, Medicine, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple and Martial weapons Armor Training Light, Medium, and Heavy armor and Shields Starting

definition, the life of a Paladin is an adventuring life, for every Paladin lives on the front lines of the cosmic struggle against annihilation. Fighters are rare enough among the ranks of a world&rsquo

Random Magic Item Rarity

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

Levels 17–20 Item’s Rarity 01–54 01–30 01–11 — Common 55–91 31–81 12–34 — Uncommon 92–00 82–98 35–70 01–20 Rare — 99–00 71–93 21–64 Very Rare — — 94–00 65–00 Legendary Magic Items for Starting

Characters If you’re starting a campaign for characters above level 1, “Creating a Character” offers suggestions for how many magic items such characters should start with and the rarity of those items

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creatures. On the rare occasion that one forms nonhostile relationships with other beings, it is almost always to bolster the defenses of the dragon’s lair and hoard. Ancient Sapphire Dragon

points. The dragon’s most valuable treasures are stored here and in adjoining caves, and the walls of this central chamber are covered in art depicting various battles—many of which the

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Savage Frontier, in the northwest corner of the continent of Faerûn. Nonetheless, you can easily adapt the adventure to your home campaign by changing the names of various locations and factions. We

adventure, and describes its major challenges. Once you’ve reviewed this material and are ready to run the adventure, proceed with chapter 1, “A Great Upheaval,” if the characters are starting at 1st level, or chapter 2, “Rumblings,” if they are starting at 5th level.

Starting Quest: Nature Spirits

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

Starting Quest: Nature Spirits This is the second of two quests designed to kick off the adventure. It prompts the characters to explore the various locales in Ten-Towns, where they can pick up other

Dark Gifts

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

? Each Dark Gift can be expressed in various ways, with the following options exploring various manifestations to spark your imagination. Dark Gifts are intended for starting characters, but characters

Creating Magic Items

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

also have access to a vast array of exotic woods and materials. You can also create a wand, but you’re starting from scratch and creating the tools you need. Essentially, when House Cannith creates magic

Common 3 days +2 Uncommon 1 +4 Rare 3 +6 Very Rare 8 +8 Legendary 16 +10 This ability to develop a schema represents remarkable talent. It could take House Cannith

Mage of High Sorcery

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

, and they rarely let unique opportunities or individuals pass them by. Even members of martial classes who train in magic might find a rare place among the group’s three orders. Mage of High Sorcery

Trinkets. When you make your character, roll once on the Mage of High Sorcery Trinkets table instead of on the Trinkets table in the Player’s Handbook for your starting trinket. Mage of High Sorcery

1. Create a Home Base

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

adventure locales. An area that size is likely to have one to three additional settlements as well as the home base, so give thought to them as well. 3. Craft a Starting Adventure A single dungeon

makes a good first adventure for most campaigns. See chapter 3, “Creating Adventures” for guidance. A home base provides a common starting location for the characters. This starting point might be

Outcast Adventurers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

their homeland at risk, such as starting a forest fire or killing a rare or beautiful wild creature. These firbolgs are loners who wander the world in hope of finding a new place to call home. Orphaned

firbolgs are those whose clans or homelands have been destroyed. They become crusaders for nature, seeking to avenge their loss and prevent the further destruction of the natural world. A few rare

Sorcerer

classes Basic Rules (2014)

their spells as warlocks do. By learning to harness and channel their own inborn magic, they can discover new and staggering ways to unleash that power. Unexplained Powers Sorcerers are rare in the

enormous flexibility in using the spells they know. Creating a Sorcerer The most important question to consider when creating your sorcerer is the origin of your power. As a starting character, you&rsquo

Visiting the Night Market

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

Visiting the Night Market Before starting the adventure, use the following hooks or work with players to determine why the group has come to the Dyn Singh Night Market: Connoisseur. The group seeks a

rare treasure, local delicacy, or expert artisan available only at the night market. Alternatively, they want to sell a possession to or obtain an appraisal from a merchant with an unusual specialty

Hazlik's Torment

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

Hazlik’s Torment Hazlik’s arrogance defines his existence, but various aspects of his imprisonment undermine his ego and force him to doubt himself: Since entering Hazlan, Hazlik hasn’t been able to

research that formerly drove his life. Vivid nightmares wherein Indreficus taunts him for his failures compound Hazlik’s frustrations, and he avoids sleeping to prevent them. By employing rare herbs

Sorcerer

classes Player’s Handbook

: Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 2 Dagger;Daggers

more attuned to its origin, developing distinct powers that reflect its source. Sorcerers are rare. Some family lines produce exactly one Sorcerer in every generation, but most of the time, the

Step 2: Determine Origin

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

. Note this number on your character sheet. You’ll fill in other numbers connected to these proficiencies in step 5. Choose Starting Equipment Your background and class both provide starting equipment

–11 Halfling Halflings 12 Orc Orcs The Rare Languages table lists languages that are either secret or derived from other planes of existence and thus less widespread in the worlds of the Material

Step 2: Determine Origin

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

step 5. Choose Starting Equipment Your background and class both provide starting equipment. Any coins that you gain at this step can be immediately spent on equipment from chapter 6. In addition, you

Halflings 12 Orc Orcs The Rare Languages table lists languages that are either secret or derived from other planes of existence and thus less widespread in the worlds of the Material Plane. Some features

Involving the Characters

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

characters’ history and background to the campaign, and a chance for you to determine how the various elements of each character’s background tie into the campaign’s story. For example, what secret

enemies? Listen to the players’ ideas, and say yes if you can. Even if you want all the characters to have grown up in the starting town, consider allowing a recent arrival or a transplant if the player’s

Adventure Structure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

realm of Barovia. If the characters are 1st level, the character background in appendix A is available to them, and consider starting their time in Barovia with the mini-adventure “Death House” in

appendix D provides stat blocks for Strahd and various NPCs and monsters that can be met in Barovia. Appendix E shows the tarokka cards that the Vistani use for their fortune telling, and appendix F contains handouts for you to show the players.

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

treasures within to attract adventurers who can put the traps to the test. Connected Creatures Sapphire dragons are generally solitary creatures. On the rare occasion that one forms nonhostile

are stored here and in adjoining caves, and the walls of this central chamber are covered in art depicting various battles—many of which the dragon took part in.A Sapphire Dragon’s Lair

The Planes

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

The Planes The various planes of existence are realms of myth and mystery. They’re not simply other worlds, but dimensions formed and governed by spiritual and elemental principles. The Outer Planes

life and matter. The worlds of D&D exist within the Material Plane, making it the starting point for most campaigns and adventures. The rest of the multiverse is defined in relation to the Material Plane.

Ki

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

Ki Starting at 2nd level, your training allows you to harness the mystic energy of ki. Your access to this energy is represented by a number of ki points. Your monk level determines the number of

points you have, as shown in the Ki Points column of the Monk table. You can spend these points to fuel various ki features. You start knowing three such features: Flurry of Blows, Patient Defense, and

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