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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
easily manipulated into serving their more forceful brethren. Having purpose forced upon them, these Returned perform simple, artless tasks with middling efficiency. Their one virtue is their
. Convincing a merchant to buy a Returned mask, or dealing with the ramifications of such a sale, might prove to be an adventure in itself.
Returned Nature. The Returned are undead. They need water
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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control water, control weather,* fog cloud
*This spellâs casting time is longer than 1 action.
Dragon Turtle Adventures
The Dragon Turtle Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions
for stories and adventures involving dragon turtles.
Dragon Turtle Adventure Hooks
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Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Stored in a leather pouch, this unique deck contains twenty-two colored cards made of some strong but unknown metal, each of which features a design printed as a mosaic of raised dots. Before you
the duration of the adventure. Lawful becomes chaotic, good becomes evil, and vice versa. If you are true neutral or unaligned, this card has no effect on you.
Comet. If you single-handedly
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, and might have set you on the path to adventure, but it could also come with many dangers, including those who covet your gift and want to take it from you â by force, if need be.
Skill
trouble, Iâm always ready to lend help.
3
When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
4
I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find
Species
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
before their birth. Many hexbloods turn to lives of adventure, seeking to discover the mysteries of their magic, to forge a connection with their fey natures, or to avoid a hag that obsesses over them
unusual crown, often called an eldercross or a witchâs turn. This living, garland-like part of a hexbloodâs body extends from their temples and wraps behind the head, serving as a visible
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign.
BALDURâS GATE FEATURE: RUMOR MONGER
Via your personal rumor mill and articles
involved, have a strong chance of knowing who is.
Suggested Characteristics
Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Minotaurs are barrel-chested humanoids with heads resembling those of bulls. Blessed with a supernaturally strong sense of direction, minotaurs make great navigators. Some sages believe minotaurs
adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live for centuries. If typical members of a race can live longer than a century, that fact is mentioned in the raceâs description
Elf
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
arches, swooping from spire to spire, soared through the air. Crafted by ancient dwarven metalsmiths, they were strong enough to hold the weight of an army, yet they appeared so delicate that a bird
minstrels, artists, or sages. Human nobles compete for the services of elf instructors to teach swordplay or magic to their children.
Exploration and Adventure
Elves take up adventuring out of wanderlust
Orc
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
to be invincible. They see the principles that define them and their deities at work every day in the world around them â nature rewards the strong and mercilessly eliminates the weak and the
, injury, or age) often join these cults instead of facing daily humiliation, exile, or death.
Serving as the bridge between the two parts of the tribe are the priestesses of Luthic, the orc goddess who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Adventures Giants often appear in adventures that arenât about giants, serving as powerful enemies or allies to adventurers. This section offers inspiration if you want to make giants or the realms
they inhabit a central element of an adventure. This section has two parts: âAdventure Modelsâ outlines five categories of adventures to help you think about the role you want giants to play. âGiant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Running the Adventure When you prepare to DM this adventure, several tools are at your disposal for a strong start and smooth play.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Service. Karrns have a strong tradition of military service, and soldier or sailor are appropriate backgrounds for any character. The laws of Karrnath are harsh, and criminals and charlatans have a
difficult time here. The Martial Adept feat is a way to give a character a strong sense of military experience. Martial Tradition. Karrnathi tradition emphasizes teamwork, focus, and force. Heavy armor and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
can challenge all manner of adventurersânovice or veteran, weak or strongâand can make the reward at the end of the adventure feel well earned. Riddles can be used to do any of the following: Provide
Why Use Riddles? Riddles are a staple of the fantasy adventure genre. Used judiciously, riddles neatly illustrate the wondrous, whimsical, and often dangerous nature of a fantasy world. A good riddle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Expedition Options This adventure is designed to provide plenty of options for you as the DM, and to help give the players a strong sense of agency and choice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Ending The ending encompasses the climax â the scene or encounter in which the tension building throughout the adventure reaches its peak. A strong climax should have the players on edge, with the
in a neat bow. Story threads can be left hanging, waiting to be resolved in a later adventure. A little bit of unfinished business is an easy way to transition from one adventure to the next.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Running This Chapter This chapter focuses on the charactersâ exploration of the ice caves. Thereâs a good chance that Vellynne Harpell is present as well, serving as an NPC guide. If she died earlier
in the adventure, the characters can use Professor Skant as a substitute guide, assuming they retrieved Vellynneâs professor orb from Aurilâs island in chapter 5. If neither Vellynne nor Professor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
. Lurking Undead, tormented spirits, and Strahdâs other servants haunt the vast castle, each serving the countâs schemes; reflecting some aspect of his depraved past; or protecting his coffin, which lies
hidden within the castleâs vast catacombs. Mementos of lost times and fallen heroes lie scattered throughout the countâs home. Strahd keeps these relics close, but that might hold the key to his undoing. Castle Ravenloft is detailed in the adventure Curse of Strahd.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
strong code of honor or sense of propriety that others donât comprehend.
4
I express affection or contempt in ways that are unfamiliar to others.
5
I begin or end my day with small
along my way. (Good)
2
Reserved. As someone new to these strange lands, I am cautious and respectful in my dealings. (Lawful)
3
Adventure. Iâm far from home, and everything is strange
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
consume food by osmosis, the way an amoeba does, and excrete waste through tiny pores. They breathe by absorbing oxygen through another set of pores, and their limbs are strong and flexible enough to
life span of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesnât meet a violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Goliath Player Characters All the character races presented in the Playerâs Handbook are well suited for this adventure, as are goliathsâtall, strong folk who live in the mountains. Appendix C includes a description of goliaths and their traits, if you want to allow them in your game.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish You can make use of this adventure in conjunction with 2018âs Extra Life adventure Lost Laboratory of Kwalish in one of two ways. If you want to use Infernal Machine
Rebuild as a prelude to Lost Laboratory of Kwalish, the conclusion of this adventure can involve the characters learning that one of the functions of the Infernal Machine leads to Kwalish and his hidden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Adventure Summary âThe Lost Caverns of Tsojcanthâ begins with a meeting between the characters and an agent serving the margrave of a nation whose rivals surround the Yatil Mountains, where the Lost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
. If you plan this adventure to be the first in an ongoing horror campaign, recommend characters avoid strong ties to their homes, as they might never see them again. Mysterious Message Once each player
Leaving the Past Behind Before beginning the adventure, ask each player to contemplate where and how their character lives. Their answers donât need to be specific or rooted in the Domains of Dread
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
in level at the end of each section of the story. Only strong and experienced characters should adventure into these giantsâ areas if the party consists of no more than four characters. The
this adventure.
Eberron. The giant conspiracy could have its roots in faraway Xenâdrik, with an outpost in Breland serving as the hill giant steading. Or the giants could be from Droaam, perhaps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, make friends along the way, delight in freedom and the open trail, and find inner peace. Another might become an adventurer with a strong heart and fervent dreams. For more information on harengons as player characters, see the introduction of this adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
below. For more on each adventureâs origin and its place in D&D history, see the âAbout the Originalâ sidebar in each adventure. The Lost City The Lost City is an introductory adventure written to
accompany the Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set. Lost in a desert, the characters stumble on the ruins of Cynidicea and its peculiar factions. Released in 1982, the adventure marks the first appearance of Zargon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
among the threads. Web-covered areas count as difficult terrain, but theyâre not strong enough to restrain anyone. A character can use an action to burn a 5-foot cube of web with a torch or to cast a
spell that deals fire damage, which clears all the webs in the spellâs area. 4a. Wandering Quaggoths Three quaggoths serving as guards for the drow are patrolling this 10-foot-high area. When they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Stranger Things
Audience with Sir Tristan Start the adventure in Sir Tristanâs throne room. The characters have met Tristan before. He sponsored them on an earlier adventure and proved himself to be a kind ruler to
. They must protect the castle (and they know theyâre not strong enough to beat the monster). He asks the characters to hunt down and kill the thessalhydra, then return with its heads. (Tristan wants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
highly intelligent and can help the characters arrive at a solution. You, as the DM, can use them to keep the adventure from grinding to a halt. Both Vellynne and Avarice will do almost anything to
helpful as Vellynne nor as dangerous as Avarice, but heâs just as greedy and self-serving. Roleplay him accordingly.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
adventure to begin: The fishing village of Vogler clings to a spit of land reaching into the Vingaard River. Wooded cliffs overlook the community, and the only path from the north descends past the ivy
than half the riverâs width before giving way to a series of ropes and tethered rafts serving as ferries.
On the river itself, dozens of small boats drift along the slow, murky waters as the fishers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Features Those familiar with San CitlĂĄn know the following facts: Hallmarks. San CitlĂĄn is known for its magical industry but also its economic disparity. Its people maintain a strong bond with their
language of Tletepec; see the adventure âTrail of Destructionâ) and the language of previous colonizers. Most people also speak Common.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
Overview This adventure is designed to unfold in three to four hours of play and is split into the following parts: First Wave. The characters learn of Szass Tamâs threat, take up arms, and contend
with enemies seeking to climb the fortress walls. The characters can use a siege weapon on their section of the wall against the defenders. Second Wave. Realizing the characters are presenting a strong
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
festivals. The answer to the question âWhen does this adventure take place?â can be as simple as âin the winterâ or âduring the fall harvest festival.â Timed Events Extraordinary events coinciding with
certain times of year make for great adventure opportunities. Perhaps a ghostly castle appears on a certain hill on the winter solstice every year, or every thirteenth full moon is blood red and fills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
adventure in the jungles of Qâbarra. Or you hunt Emerald Claw agents on the lightning rail, creeping through one train car after another. Or you chart another adventurous course on the war-torn continent of
serving a dragonmarked house. Artificer. You have the option of choosing the artificer as your characterâs class, becoming an unmatched magical inventor. Group Patron. Working with the other players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Neo-Noir Intrigue While Eberron embraces the swashbuckling action of pulp adventure, it also draws inspiration from neo-noir and hardboiled fiction. Itâs a world where stories donât always end well
the heroes from the villains. Good people can do terrible things, while cruel or heartless people may be serving the greater good. An inquisitor may torture innocents in a quest to root out a cult of