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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
dies if reduced to 0 hit points by this necrotic damage.The Oriq are a secret society of mages who wield forbidden magic in the service of their leader, Extus Narr. Narr was in consideration for
needs to summon a devastating being, the Blood Avatar, to destroy Strixhaven.
The Oriq work in secret, infiltrating Strixhaven to search for the magic their master covets and watch for impressionable
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
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
. You can choose your secondary guild or roll to determine it randomly. This secondary guild membership determines a portion of your starting equipment and is also where most of your contacts come from
;Disguise kit
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: A Dimir insignia, three small knives, a set of dark-colored common clothes, and the starting equipment of the background described in this
Firbolg
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
own laws.
Firbolgs use their magic to keep their presence in a forest secret. This approach allows them to avoid the politics and struggles of elves, humans, and orcs. Such events concern the
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
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
suffered, even while still being pursued by the law.
6
You survived the destructive use of a magic device that wiped out your home. Members of a secret organization found you. You now work with them
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
instinct proves a useful starting point when determining who might take a bribe, who might turn a blind eye to a crime, or who might have criminal connections. You can also use this sense to get a
keep that mistake secret.
4
My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
5
I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
6
I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
and secret doors. Starting Area d10 Configuration 1 Square, 20 × 20 ft.; passage on each wall 2 Square, 20 × 20 ft.; door on two walls, passage in third wall 3 Square, 40 × 40 ft.; doors on
Starting Area The Starting Area table produces a chamber or a set of corridors at the entrance to your dungeon. When rolling for a random starting area, pick one of the doors or passages leading into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Starting the Story Kicking off a dungeon adventure can be as simple as having a mysterious stranger offer the characters a quest while they are at the Yawning Portal (or some other tavern). This
a ritual 5 Create an accurate map of part of the dungeon 6 Discover secret lore hidden in the dungeon 7 Destroy an object 8 Sanctify part of the dungeon to a god of good The Mysterious Stranger’s
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
blueprints might provide knowledge of entry points, structural weaknesses, or secret spaces. Your access to such information isn’t unlimited. If obtaining or using the information gets you in trouble
I’m incapable of admitting a flaw in my logic.
Contacts
The laboratories of the Izzet League are constantly starting up new projects and dissolving old ones, so it’s easy for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
auction cards have been sold, all participants reveal their hands, and the highest-ranking hand wins the whole pot. To simulate play of this game, have each participant roll 2d12 in secret. Then, roll
participant rolls none of the same number, the participant wins nothing. If the participant rolls two of the same number, the participant wins an amount equal to twice their starting bet. If the participant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
The Cartophile The starting point for the adventure has a big impact on establishing the full identity of the Cartophile. In Waterdeep, Anaxi Zephries might be a member of that city’s Surveyors’, Map
portray him, the Cartophile might fall under suspicion by the characters in the manner of so many too-helpful NPCs. You can opt to run with such suspicions by giving the Cartophile a secret agenda. He
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Wiggan’s cult contacts helped remove a couple of his rivals, and assured him his wealth and influence could only increase as the cult ascended to power. Among the Nettlebees, Wiggan’s secret is known only
to his son, Bertram, now an initiate in the earth cult. The cult has begun its slow indoctrination of the whole Nettlebee clan, starting with Bertram’s son Watson. Watson is receptive to his father’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
alarm and mage armor spells with this trait. Starting at 3rd level, you can also cast the arcane lock spell with it. Once you cast any of these spells with this trait, you can’t cast that spell with it
Spells
1st alarm, armor of Agathys
2nd arcane lock, knock
3rd glyph of warding, magic circle
4th Leomund’s secret chest, Mordenkainen’s faithful hound
5th antilife shell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the alarm and mage armor spells with this trait. Starting at 3rd level, you can also cast the arcane lock spell with it. Once you cast any of these spells with this trait, you can’t cast that spell
Spell Level Spells 1st alarm, armor of Agathys 2nd arcane lock, knock 3rd glyph of warding, magic circle 4th Leomund’s secret chest, Mordenkainen’s faithful hound 5th antilife shell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Jas of Greyhawk. Arcana Domain Spells Cleric Level Spells 1st detect magic, magic missile 3rd magic weapon, Nystul’s magic aura 5th dispel magic, magic circle 7th arcane eye, Leomund’s secret
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->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Mapping a Dungeon Every dungeon needs a map showing its layout. The dungeon’s location, creator, purpose, history, and inhabitants should give you a starting point for designing your dungeon map. If
to enter a dungeon. Add secret doors and secret rooms to reward players who take the time to search for them. If you need help creating a dungeon map from scratch, see Appendices.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
highest Charisma score among all adventurers in the party, and its starting loyalty score is half that number. If the highest Charisma score changes — perhaps a character dies or leaves the group — adjust
the NPC’s loyalty score accordingly. Tracking Loyalty Keep track of an NPC’s loyalty score in secret so that the players won’t know for sure whether an NPC party member is loyal or disloyal (even if
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
suffered, even while still being pursued by the law.
6 You survived the destructive use of a magic device that wiped out your home. Members of a secret organization found you. You now work with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Satchel, Living the Good Life
3 Secret Satchel, That Thing You Need
4 Portable Hole Satchel,
That Expensive Thing You Need
Proficiencies and Starting Equipment As a rank 1 hoardsperson
quality of equipment and treasure, or analyze resources in a local area. The Hoardsperson Franchise Rank Features
1 Proficiencies and Starting Equipment, What a Deal
2 Living Loot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the thoughts and memories of living beings. During conversation, the entity asks the characters to share a secret with it. “I already know a great deal,” Landro says. “The knowledge I now seek is of
harmless and takes only a moment, though it does require physical contact with the head of a consenting character, as well as spending a secret the character has learned. If the characters reject the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
basement of the Ruins of Caerdoon, which is just a few miles to the north of the Fortress Badlands. They also learn that the ritual will be complete in about a week. Secret Door. A character who searches
secret door, beyond which is area U4. From inside the hallway, characters can spot either secret door without having to make a check. U3. Guard Chamber Two mud-caked, human-sized creatures stand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
own secret tongue. But many of these gods have clerics as well, champions who take a more active role in advancing the interests of a particular nature god. These clerics might hunt the evil
: Animal Handling, Nature, or Survival. Bonus Proficiency Also at 1st level, you gain proficiency with heavy armor. Channel Divinity: Charm Animals and Plants Starting at 2nd level, you can use your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Adventure in Red Larch Red Larch serves as the starting point for two different adventure narratives in this book. The clues and rumors provided by the NPCs in Red Larch depend on which phase of the
is the secret guarded by the Believers, although it has also attracted the attention of the Cult of the Black Earth. The Sinkhole. If the adventurers find their way to the Tomb of Moving Stones on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
bearing one line of the poem. The book is open to pages 4 and 5 when the characters first arrive. Hidden in the leg of the lectern, on the side facing the east wall, is a secret compartment that can be
found with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check. If the lines of the nursery rhyme (see below) are read aloud in reverse order, starting with the last line and ending on the first, the doors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
smudge; and the passage to area 26, starting about 20 feet south of the secret door in area 3. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 or more charges in this area creates a 10 percent
reveals a key in its hand. (This fits the secret door leading to the treasure vault in area 38). The key can be easily claimed, but doing so disturbs the skeleton and causes a cylindrical object to dislodge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
The Perfect Hand Difficulty: Easy This sorting puzzle can be used to indicate the presence of a hidden treasure or secret passage. It fits well in a dungeon, a haunted manor, or an abandoned gambling
hollow thud emanates from the statue if the cards are arranged incorrectly in its hands. Once the cards are placed in the correct arrangement, the statue slides aside, revealing a secret door. Joanna
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Dice Rolling Establish expectations about rolling dice. Rolling in full view of everyone is a good starting point. If you see a player rolling and scooping the dice up before anyone else can see
the player to know how good the check total is. For example, if a player suspects a baroness might be charmed and wants to make a Wisdom (Insight) check, you could make the roll in secret for the player
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
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
dissipates. Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest. Illusory Reality By 14th level, you have learned the secret of weaving shadow magic into your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
skill if you don’t already have it. Bladesong Starting at 2nd level, you can invoke a secret elven magic called the Bladesong, provided that you aren’t wearing medium or heavy armor or using a shield. It
times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses of it when you finish a long rest. Extra Attack Starting at 6th level, you can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
gain tremendous power if they unlock the secrets of the multiverse. Followers of these gods study esoteric lore, collect old tomes, delve into the secret places of the earth, and learn all they can. Some
that uses either of those skills. Channel Divinity: Knowledge of the Ages Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Channel Divinity to tap into a divine well of knowledge. As an action, you choose one
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Starting Quests Starting quests are available to characters from the outset of their experience with Undermountain. Any of the quest givers described below might approach the characters shortly after
their arrival at the Yawning Portal. The characters can accept as many or as few starting quests as they want. Based on the needs of your campaign, you might even introduce some starting quests of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
personality. See the Player’s Handbook and “Alignment” in this chapter for more information. Personality With the NPC’s alignment and ability scores as a starting point, use the guidelines in the Player’s
(large, bulbous, angular, small) 11 Distinctive posture (stooped or rigid) 12 Exceptionally beautiful or ugly Secret Describe a secret the NPC is trying to hide or protect. The NPC Secrets table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
decipher codes. Loremongers talk a lot. It’s best to let them.
— Omin Dran
The Loremonger Franchise Rank Features
1 Proficiencies and Starting Equipment, Whisper Jar
2 Need to Know
, Whispered Encyclopedia
3 Construction Permits, Whispered Warnings
4 Efficient Upgrades, Whispered Arcana
Proficiencies and Starting Equipment As a rank 1 loremonger, you gain one of