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Investigator

backgrounds Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

d8 Case 1 A friend was wrongfully accused of murder. You tracked down the actual killer, proving your friend’s innocence and starting your career as a detective. 2 You’re

, tracking down dangerous supernatural phenomena and preventing them from doing harm. 7 You found evidence of a conspiracy underpinning society. You tried to expose this mysterious cabal, but no

Mighty Servant of Leuk-o

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Mad’s several times over granddaughter, Lum the Maestro, while she reconstructed the long disassembled Mighty Servant of Leuk-o. Dangerous Attunement. Two creatures can be attuned to the servant

sight of the servant, starting with those threatening the artifact— preferably using the servant, if possible. Self-Destruct. By inputting a specific series of lever pulls and button presses

The Sunless Citadel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

player characters. Ever since its publication in 2000, The Sunless Citadel has been widely regarded as an excellent way to introduce new players to the game. It’s also a great starting experience for someone looking to be a Dungeon Master for the first time.

Time of Year

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

, by Bruce R. Cordell, was originally published in 2000 as a beginning adventure for the third edition of the D&D game. The adventure is widely regarded as an excellent way to introduce players to D&D. It’s also a great starting experience for a new DM.

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

conception of the Izzet League is based on mad inventions, dangerous experiments, and explosive blasts. Much of that perception is accurate, but the league is also involved with mundane tasks of

protocols will lead us toward progress more surely than any belief system. (Lawful) 5 Fun. I love my job! Despite the dangerous working conditions, there’s nothing I’d rather do

Setting the Tone

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

normal starting equipment. You have two common magic items and two uncommon magic items. All magic items are subject to the approval of the DM, and the DM may choose whether to assign these items or to

, home to valued comrades and rivals. It’s where you get your next job. But as a Clifftop adventurer you’ll be venturing to exotic locales. You may delve into the ruins below Sharn or crash an airship into Skyway. You may head to Xen’drik or other distant lands. Wherever you go, adventure awaits!

Current Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Uthgardt roam these lands, and the more aggressive tribes can be very dangerous. Bandits sometimes gather in the lonelier parts of the vale to waylay caravans traveling the Long Road or the Kheldell Path

cultists valued secrecy above all else, but as their numbers grew and they established their strongholds, they turned their attention to expanding their hold on the Dessarin Valley. The presence of so

Level

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

or she might have been a soldier or a pirate and done dangerous things before. Starting off at 1st level marks your character’s entry into the adventuring life. If you’re already familiar with the

. Record your level on your character sheet. If you’re starting at a higher level, record the additional elements your class gives you for your levels past 1st. Also record your experience points. A 1st

Epilogue: Croc Hunt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

crocodile prowled in the marsh nearby. Crocodiles are sacred to this tribe and they regarded its presence as a good omen. The lizardfolk have much experience with crocodiles and thus perceived it as not

dangerous. Their complacency was shattered when the giant crocodile attacked and devoured three members of a lizardfolk patrol that had paused near its lair. The difficulty facing the lizardfolk is

Starting Points

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

performs twice a week and the barbarian has a huge bar tab to resolve. This section explores three different starting points. Callestan is in Lower Dura. It’s a dangerous district riddled with crime and

Starting Points Sharn holds the potential for endless adventures. The City of Towers can serve as the foundation of a single adventure or an entire campaign. Defining a starting point is a way to

Why a Monstrous Character?

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

three questions. Rare or Mundane? Consider how common orc, goblin, and similar adventurers are in your setting. Are they regarded as no stranger than elves or dwarves? Are they met with suspicion? The

for your campaign. Use them as a starting point for your own ideas. Outcast or Ambassador? Consider how a monstrous character’s native culture views the character. Is the character an outcast, a spy

Meeting Diasma

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

stabilizing the star beneath the Star Forge has been damaged, causing dangerous acid to seep into the surrounding lake. The acidic lake has attracted evil creatures from the Elemental Planes and poses

one of the shelters around the lake. Disgraced Giant. Diasma knows Brimskarda by reputation. Once the fire giant was well regarded among her kin, holding a position of great power in what giants call

Arriving at the Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

dangerous place to be avoided, and saying that the tower is a private residence that cannot be entered. He does not force the issue, however. Saeth calls for reinforcements if he is attacked or if

anyone tries to forcibly enter the abandoned shrine or the tower. If the characters are intent on starting this part of the adventure with combat, you might lead off with a challenging fight against the

Artillerist

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

Artillerist An Artillerist specializes in using magic to hurl energy, projectiles, and explosions on a battlefield. This destructive power was valued by all the armies of the Last War. Now that the

choice. Artillerist Spells Starting at 3rd level, you always have certain spells prepared after you reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Artillerist Spells table. These spells count

Path to Mystery

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

investigator. First Case d8 Case 1 A friend was wrongfully accused of murder. You tracked down the actual killer, proving your friend’s innocence and starting your career as a detective

them, tracking down dangerous supernatural phenomena and preventing them from doing harm. 7 You found evidence of a conspiracy underpinning society. You tried to expose this mysterious cabal

Kobold Lair Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Dagger Danger!

descriptions assume the characters have a light source or other means of seeing in Darkness. Looking Back? Starting right at the entrance to the cave gets to the action more quickly, which many players enjoy

Basic Rules under “Equipment.” Could we find out more about the Caves of Chaos? The caves are near the keep, and dangerous creatures are known to dwell there. No one the characters could have talked

2. Choose a Class

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

experience points (XP). A 1st-level character is inexperienced in the adventuring world, although he or she might have been a soldier or a pirate and done dangerous things before. Starting off at 1st level

level, on the assumption that your character has already survived a few harrowing adventures. Record your level on your character sheet. If you’re starting at a higher level, record the additional

Getting Around

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

umber hulks. These deluxe chairs cost more, a minimum of 1 gp per passenger, and those who carry them might be willing to travel to dangerous areas of the city for an extra fee. Touts Touts are

of guidance. More reliable touts vetted by influential clients charge premium prices, starting at 2 gp per hour. Touts who speak more esoteric languages, who have connections with one or more factions, or who can provide magical assistance can command upward of 20 gp per hour.

Factions in Athas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

bureaucracy of a specific city-state can serve a similar role in a Dark Sun conversion of this adventure. The city-state most immediately concerned with the rise of a dangerous magical cult in the Great

fiercely competitive and seek out any advantage to use against their rivals, but House Tsalaxa of Draj is widely regarded as the most ruthless of them all. Agents of House Tsalaxa do not hesitate to

Missing Modrons

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

is customary in such dealings, he has compensation for the characters: a bag of gemstones the modron had stashed in the Outlands, valued at 15,013 gp. He will give the characters the bag if they help

accessible alley in Sigil 2 The headquarters of a faction, like the Mortuary 3 In a dangerous area, like the Hive or Undersigil 4 An extreme location, like outside Sigil’s ring or in one of the Lady

Alchemist

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

, and its versatility has long been valued during times of war and peace. Tool Proficiency When you adopt this specialization at 3rd level, you gain proficiency with alchemist’s supplies. If you

already have this proficiency, you gain proficiency with one other type of artisan’s tools of your choice. Alchemist Spells Starting at 3rd level, you always have certain spells prepared after you

Alchemist

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

is the oldest of artificer traditions, and its versatility has long been valued during times of war and peace. Tool Proficiency When you adopt this specialization at 3rd level, you gain proficiency

with alchemist’s supplies. If you already have this proficiency, you gain proficiency with one other type of artisan’s tools of your choice. Alchemist Spells Starting at 3rd level, you always have

Designing Simple Traps

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

moderate, dangerous, or deadly threat to characters in its level range. A moderate trap is unlikely to kill a character. A dangerous trap typically deals enough damage that a character hit by one is eager

Mage of High Sorcery

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

misuse. You’ve trained among the Mages, but whether you’ll face the dangerous test required to become a full member of the group remains to be determined. Your passion for studying magic has likely

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

Adventure Summary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, this scenario becomes more of a dungeon crawl in cramped, dangerous spaces, with vermin attacking in close quarters. Characters who survive those threats and push on find the lowest holds flooded with

ADVENTURE Salvage Operation was written to take place in a coastal region of any campaign setting. Aubreck’s history as a once-powerful merchant makes a port city or a large port town the best starting place for the adventure.

Starting Out

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Starting Out A doppelganger in the guise of Gargosh meets the characters at the appointed hour: When you spot the young dwarf at the agreed-upon time and place, he seems beside himself with

much more dangerous and direct route through rugged, hilly terrain: They travel south from Yartar, through the Dessarin Hills, to the Stone Trail, staying west of the Dessarin River (110 miles) They

Starting the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Dagger Danger!

Starting the Adventure Begin the adventure by reading the following to the players. Yesterday you saw a quest posted on a quest board at the Keep on the Borderlands. The quest was posted by Quintanna

Zorn, an adventurer with a strange request. The quest post asked someone to go to the Kobold Cave, one of the mysterious and dangerous Caves of Chaos, and retrieve a valuable heirloom that Zorn

People of Meletis

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

merchants. Books and literacy are also common throughout the land, and the work of scribes, cartographers, musicians, and storytellers is well regarded. The people of Meletis believe themselves to be the

. Currently, this position is held by the renowned philosopher and orator named Perisophia. Philosophers Though they aren’t necessarily heroic, philosophers are highly valued in Meletis, which is

Kruphix's Champions

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

you were born under a bizarre omen, but will not explain what it means. 2 You were secretly instructed in the worship of Kruphix by a parent or a mentor. 3 You uncovered a dangerous secret

then, they’ve only gotten stranger. 5 You wanted to learn truths that only Kruphix knows. Now you’re starting to wonder if you know too much. 6 You have no idea why Kruphix showed interest in

College of Glamour

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

, eladrin, and other fey, these bards learn to use their magic to delight and captivate others. The bards of this college are regarded with a mixture of awe and fear. Their performances are the stuff of

attacks. The number of temporary hit points increases when you reach certain levels in this class, increasing to 8 at 5th level, 11 at 10th level, and 14 at 15th level. Enthralling Performance Starting

Simple Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

moderate, dangerous, or deadly threat, based on its particular details. Trigger. A simple trap activates when an event occurs that triggers it. This entry in a trap’s description gives the location of

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

Skills

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

individual's proficiency in a skill demonstrates a focus on that aspect. (A character's starting skill proficiencies are determined at character creation, and a monster's skill proficiencies appear in the

bonus to ability checks that involve that skill. Without proficiency in the skill, the individual makes a normal ability check. For example, if a character attempts to climb up a dangerous cliff, the DM

Skills

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

individual’s proficiency in a skill demonstrates a focus on that aspect. (A character’s starting skill proficiencies are determined at character creation, and a monster’s skill proficiencies appear in the

up a dangerous cliff, the DM might ask for a Strength (Athletics) check. If the character is proficient in Athletics, the character’s proficiency bonus is added to the Strength check. If the character

Encounters in the Mere

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

being vulnerable to fire to approximate the extra damage done by the swamp gas. Quicksand and Alligators As the party loses the trail for a moment, they stumble into a dangerous part of the marsh with

trolls. The trolls claw and bite each other, trying to take possession of the tasty lizardfolk remains. When the characters find the trolls, they are each at half their starting hit points. If the

Settlers, Squatters, and Invaders

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

is starting to become a problem. There are far more ghosts in the ruined settlement than anyone expected, and each ghost is different. Some are harmless, appearing only as echoes of the event that

led to their deaths. Others are fully aware — and often hostile and dangerous. Ogrémoch’s Bane Ogrémoch’s Bane is a drifting cloud of transparent, magical dust that first appeared in Blingdenstone over

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