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individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their
mock folk who rely on society’s structures or rules to maintain power.
Survival of the Fittest
Among goliaths, any adult who can’t contribute to the tribe is expelled. A lone goliath has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Encounter 3: Street Chase For this encounter, use the chase rules and the Urban Chase Complications table in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. The chase plays out as a “theater of the mind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Waterdeep can undertake research to study its mysterious runes, which can lead to information regarding That-Which-Endures (see the sidebar in the “New Race: Verdan” section in chapter 3.) Gorkoh the
goblin might assist with this task if the characters keep him around, as a kind of warm-up for the rules for letting NPCs run franchise tasks (which the characters will gain access to at the end of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, suggestions for ways to use this adversary in your campaign, and its stat block. In addition, each Fiend is accompanied by new rules elements that you can use on their own or in tandem with the Fiend
incorporate these fearsome foes into your campaign in other ways. Characters might stumble across evidence of heinous deeds performed by one of these monsters or its servants, or you could make opposing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
a story as a group, so let the other players contribute through the words and deeds of their characters. Encourage players to engage by asking them what their characters are doing. It’s Not a
rules help you do this, but when you need to act as referee, try to make decisions that ensure everyone is having fun. Communicate with Your Players. Open communication is essential to a successful D&D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Types of Crime Your work as syndicate members involves more than simple street swindles or pickpocketing. A team with your skills comes together for greater purposes—more dangerous risks and far more
your territory. 4 Internal Affairs. Your task is to keep all the corrupt, headstrong, and avaricious members of your syndicate in line with the goals and rules of the group. 5 Assassination. Your work
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
a story as a group, so let the other players contribute through the words and deeds of their characters. Encourage players to engage by asking them what their characters are doing. It’s Not a
rules help you do this, but when you need to act as referee, try to make decisions that ensure everyone is having fun. Communicate with Your Players. Open communication is essential to a successful D&D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
followers of Shar have done dark deeds in her name — most notably the shadovar of Netheril, an entire society dedicated to Shar. The tragedies and losses brought about by the fanaticism of her
followers have caused many places to outlaw her worship and thus driven most of her priests into secrecy, but such prohibitions only heighten the priests’ umbrage at authorities and make the faithful a focal point for rebellion and revenge against whoever rules.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Renown in Kalakeri You can track the characters’ influence with Ramya’s loyalist faction and her siblings’ rebel faction, using the renown rules from the Dungeon Master’s Guide to track the
, as they view the characters as useful pawns. If the characters have a Renown Score of 5+ with either group, their deeds might benefit the faction enough for it to take control of Jadurai and claim the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
apply the rules and keep the story going. The DM is a storyteller. The DM sets the pace of the story and presents the various challenges and encounters that the players must overcome. The DM is the
helpful ones. The most important thing to remember about being a good DM is that the rules are a tool to help you and the players have fun. The rules aren’t in charge. You’re the DM — you’re in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
as the monarchy rules in Breland, another war is inevitable. Rise up!" 87–90 A member of the Sharn Watch looks uncomfortable as she wanders the street. It's clear she doesn't come down here often. 91
The Streets of Sharn The Street Events tables starting with "Lower Sharn Street Events" are filled with random events the characters can witness while they wander around Sharn. You can expand on an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
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
rules from chapter 6 of the Player’s Handbook, your Dungeon Master might allow you to take a feat as a variant supernatural gift. You gain one feat of your choice. This list suggests twelve feats from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
blurred. Choices involve deciding on the least bad outcome available. Nefarious Deeds. Corruption and suspicion flourish among organizations and individuals. Reluctant Heroes. Antiheroes are common
and now rules the mortal realm. Villain Torments In dark fantasy adventures, a villain’s power is often rooted in the villain’s own suffering. Choose from or roll on the Dark Fantasy Torments table to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
all. Rules for Everything Devils are evil schemers by nature, but they must operate within the bounds of the Nine Hells’ intricate legal code. A devil’s attitude toward the law is in part driven by its
law that “prevents” it from offering help. Three Paths to Power Rank-and-file devils have three ways of ascending through the ranks. The Nine Hells uses a complex system of rules to quantify and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
through the streets, eliciting nervous whispers from a crowd of onlookers. 6 A Society of Sensation Muse (see Morte’s Planar Parade) dazzles the characters with a street-side performance. 7 Olga, a
atop a street-side soapbox. They attempt to goad a character into a cynical debate about the future of Sigil. Terraform Studios Creatures from every plane converge in
Sigil, the crossroads of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
rest. Spells and Attacks A chase participant can make attacks and cast spells against other creatures within range. Apply the normal rules for cover, terrain, and so on to these actions. Chase
Complication 1 A 20-foot-tall, papier mâché skeleton puppet walks across the street. Make a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw to avoid being stepped on. On a failed check, you take 5 (2d4) bludgeoning damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
). Making Franchise Advancement Rewarding Advancing a franchise is meant to be a major accomplishment for the players and their characters. This is a moment to celebrate and reward the party’s deeds and to
adjudicate the characters’ customization choices. A good rule of thumb is to allow the players full creative freedom while sticking to the mechanics (however loose) presented by the rules in chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
deeds behind me and my ill-gotten gains to good use. She cursed me to dwell forever in this cave, spinning my gold into useful items for anyone who comes my way.”
In accordance with the rule of
hospitality (see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2), Nib offers to craft a gift for each character. Taking up a pair of knitting needles, he swiftly knits his gold yarn into an object that retains a golden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
letting them choose the setbacks, you can give players more agency in crafting the story of their characters’ deeds. Degrees of Failure Sometimes a failed D20 Test has different consequences depending
rules cover what happens on a natural 20 (it’s a Critical Hit) or a natural 1 (it always misses). Resist the temptation to add additional negative consequences to a natural 1 on an attack roll: the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Doña Rosa’s Vecindad The old manor house stands on a quiet street. Read the following to set the scene: This large manor shows its age, but the building is well cared for and, like the rest of the
ill, but he confessed his secret earlier that day and fled. Serapio’s father, Orencio, was a sorcerer who consorted with demons. He was executed years ago after Doña Rosa exposed his deeds. Doña Rosa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
extra cost, and traveling on foot or by means the franchise provides). A majordomo is proficient in Charisma (Persuasion) and two skills of the DM’s choice. The DM is encouraged to use the rules for
band of ex-soldiers or reformed criminals) can add personality to the group. Consider using the rules in chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, applying the results of a single set of rolls to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
goblins are guildless and make their way as members of street gangs. Sometimes driven by wild mood swings, goblins have an inclination toward destruction, which can take a playful form but is often
. You can speak, read, and write Common and Goblin. In Ravnica, Goblin is a simplistic language with a limited vocabulary and fluid rules of grammar, unsuited for any sophisticated conversation.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
have learned to cast spells through your bardic arts. See chapter 7 for the rules on spellcasting. The information below details how you use those rules with Bard spells, which appear in the Bard
spellcasting ability for your Bard spells. Spellcasting Focus. You can use a Musical Instrument as a Spellcasting Focus for your Bard spells. Level 2: Expertise You gain Expertise (see the rules glossary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
have learned to cast spells through your bardic arts. See “Spells” for the rules on spellcasting. The information below details how you use those rules with Bard spells, which appear in the Bard spell
spellcasting ability for your Bard spells. Spellcasting Focus. You can use a Musical Instrument as a Spellcasting Focus for your Bard spells. Level 2: Expertise You gain Expertise (see the rules glossary) in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
improve a clan’s capabilities. Berronar Truesilver The Matron of Home and Hearth is the patron of family, honor, and law. She lays out the rules for managing a dwarf clan. Berronar’s code establishes the
laws of the dwarves, including contracts, trade agreements, and every other kind of bond forged through words and deeds. As Moradin provides the example that dwarves strive to match, Berronar provides
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Acolyte, Charlatan, Guild Artisan, Noble, Soldier Mastermind Acolyte, Criminal, Folk Hero, Noble, Sage Mole Any Criminal Syndicate Quests Your work as a syndicate member involves more than simple street
, and avaricious members of your syndicate in line with the goals and rules of the organization. 5 Assassination. You dispatch prominent people—the sort who have numerous bodyguards and elaborate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Search for clues pointing to the location of the Adze of Annam (described in chapter 5) or some other artifact related to the gods of the Ordning. Sovereign A giant who rules over a settlement of other
my life. My advice is to heed those whose minds are as expansive as their deeds.
—Bigby
A giant who serves as a tutor to adventurers is often an exile from giant society, dwelling by necessity or
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
threats and warnings and may return to cause trouble later in the adventure. Law and Violence in the City
While Greyhawk lacks an omnipresent constabulary to enforce swift justice, street violence is
also choose to run it strictly “rules as written,” though a low initiative roll for Bill could end the chase before it begins. The chase is a set of tools for you to use as you see fit.
Stat Block
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
rusty but functional locks, connect one cobbled chamber to the next. Some tunnels ascend to street-level buildings, while others open through grates and sewer covers to the streets themselves. At least
man named Heltur “Ribbons” Ribbond, a neutral evil male human assassin, rules the Undercellar with an oily, too-affable manner and a wide grin that only makes his scar-seamed face more menacing. Ribbons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, connect one cobbled chamber to the next. Some tunnels ascend to street-level buildings, while others open through grates and sewer covers to the streets themselves. At least two dozen ways into and
, bearded man named Heltur “Ribbons” Ribbond, a neutral evil male human assassin, rules the Undercellar with an oily, too-affable manner and a wide grin that only makes his scar-seamed face more menacing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
noncombatants such aschildren. Buildings not keyed on the map are assumed to be empty rooms. The rest are described below. 21a. “Krek” At the end of a street of mostly collapsed buildings is a canted
”). The keystone of this arch is carved to look like a gold dragon wyrmling, its mouth agape. The rules of this gate are as follows: The gate opens for 1 minute when a gemstone worth at least 100 gp is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
inside the orb (see “Injuries” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide for rules on losing an eye). If asked for the whereabouts of the missing wall engraving needed to complete the Rite of the Arcane Octad (see
, glinting under the purple glow of a nearby street lamp.
The stone well is 100 feet deep and lined with slippery ice and frost, making it impossible to negotiate without climbing gear or magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
to a sparring session. If the character refuses to enter the ring, the android informs them that the character has opted for “street rules” and attacks. During combat, the androids critique the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
in the north wall. (See “Sample Traps” in chapter 5, “Adventure Environments,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for the rules on how this trap functions.) The trap resets when the weight is lifted and
victim or victims fall into the pit, its doors snap shut. (See “Sample Traps” in chapter 5, “Adventure Environments,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide the rules on locking pits and spiked pits.) The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
while Xanathar watchessilently. Rules for running a tournament are described at the end of this chapter (see “Blood and Fortune”). If a character joins the tournament and wins, or defeats its
aura of divination magic around the mirror. Speaking the word “Xoblob” within 10 feet of the mirror causes its reflective surface to become a scrying sensor, showing the Old Xoblob Shop and the street