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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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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
Human
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
These were the stories of a restless people who long ago took to the seas and rivers in longboats, first to pillage and terrorize, then to settle. Yet there was an energy, a love of adventure, that
, striving to leave a lasting legacy. Individually and as a group, humans are adaptable opportunists, and they stay alert to changing political and social dynamics.
EVERYONEâS SECOND-BEST FRIENDS
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Though you might have only recently arrived in civilized lands, you are no stranger to the values of cooperation and group effort when striving for supremacy. You learned these principles, and much
more, as a member of an Uthgardt tribe.
Your people have always tried to hold to the old ways. Tradition and taboo have kept the Uthgardt strong while the kingdoms of others have collapsed into chaos
Tiefling
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
their own way in the world and that they have to be strong to survive. They are not quick to trust anyone who claims to be a friend, but when a tieflingâs companions demonstrate that they trust
reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some
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.
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When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
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I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find
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
Legacy
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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
Firbolg
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life.
In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common
. Their cultural reverence for nature, combined with their strong and insightful minds, makes learning such magic an instinctive part of their development. Almost every firbolg learns a few spells
Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
their own way in the world and that they have to be strong to survive. They are not quick to trust anyone who claims to be a friend, but when a tieflingâs companions demonstrate that they trust
reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some
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->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
Uthgardt Tribe Member Though you might have only recently arrived in civilized lands, you are no stranger to the values of cooperation and group effort when striving for supremacy. You learned these
principles, and much more, as a member of an Uthgardt tribe. Your people have always tried to hold to the old ways. Tradition and taboo have kept the Uthgardt strong while the kingdoms of others have
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.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
strong code of honor or sense of propriety that others donât comprehend.
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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)
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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->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
troubled Baldurâs Gate afterward. Each push for renewal saw a conflict between Gondan engineers advocating for new building techniques and materials, and patriars and preservationists striving to protect the
from their own secret passageways or induce builders to make new ones. After centuries of such unreliable maintenance, the Old Wall stands proud and strong, but only outwardly so. In truth, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
troubled Baldurâs Gate afterward. Each push for renewal saw a conflict between Gondan engineers advocating for new building techniques and materials, and patriars and preservationists striving to protect the
from their own secret passageways or induce builders to make new ones. After centuries of such unreliable maintenance, the Old Wall stands proud and strong, but only outwardly so. In truth, the
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->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->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->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->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Starting the Adventure Salamander raiders ambush Ameyaliâs caravan on the road near Etizalan The adventure begins as the characters approach the town of Etizalan. Before they reach the community
strong wind in 1 round. Flames burn in the forested area on either side of the 15-foot-wide road. Any creature who enters the burning forest must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or take 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
strong, central narratives that challenged players to take a creative approach to problem solving. They usually included multiple, smaller locations to explore, lending a sense of variety to a single adventure.
, though prime agricultural land, remain untended and rank with weeds. This adventure is designed for four to six 1st-level characters. If the characters complete both portions, âThe Haunted Houseâ and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
crystal as strong as steel) and dwarfed by a nearby monolith believed to serve as a psychic anchor for the city. Outsiders are rarely welcome within the walls of Dar Qat. Stormreach. Once a haven for
giant city, ruins abound around and below the city. Some fear that if the city continues to expand, the growth will trigger an ancient curse. But for now, Stormreach is a prosperous community and a gateway to adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Mysteries A mystery is a form of event-based adventure that usually focuses on the adventurersâ efforts to solve a crime, usually a robbery or murder. Unlike the writer of a mystery novel, a Dungeon
Master canât always predict what the characters will do in a mystery adventure. A villain whose actions are âcrime spree,â âone and done,â or âserial crimesâ might inspire you to craft a mystery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
defeated, a former captive might join the group. Characters might meet up with new party members in any of the Underdark settlements they visit during the adventure, particularly visitors or locals with a strong reason to leave in a hurry.
Death Allowing the chips to fall where they may in combat emphasizes the challenging nature of this adventure. However, if the characters start falling just as fast, you might want to give the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
the characters with options allows the players to make choices that keep the adventure unpredictable. If drawing maps isnât your strong suit, the Internet is a great place to look for adventure maps
Elements of a Great Adventure The best adventures have several things in common. A Credible Threat An adventure needs a threat worthy of the heroesâ attention. The threat might be a single villain or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Race and Class Each guild description in chapter 2 provides suggested races and classes for characters belonging to that guild. Some races have strong traditions that direct them toward certain
figuring out what to do with you â but that challenge can be an interesting facet of your characterâs development. An atypical choice can also motivate your character to adventure independently from