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Wand of Wonder

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

, ending the effect on itself on a success. 83–87 Nothing happens at the chosen point of origin. Instead, you cast Invisibility on yourself. 88–92 Nothing happens at the chosen

Bludgeoning damage, and the total damage of the gems is divided equally among all creatures in the Line. 93–97 You cast Polymorph, targeting the creature closest to the chosen point of

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Specialty During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose

from the options in the table below to determine your role: d8 Specialty 1 Officer 2 Scout 3 Infantry 4 Cavalry 5 Healer 6 Quartermaster 7 Standard

Y'demi

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Boil", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and is incapacitated until the end of its next turn. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and isn’t incapacitated. A creature

elevation to the role of Oracle of Strixhaven, but when the Founder Dragons passed him over in favor of Jadzi, his bitterness knew no bounds. He now uses the Oriq to gather the spells and magical energy he

Hellwasp

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

or be poisoned for 1 minute. While poisoned in this way, the target is also paralyzed. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success

","rollAction":"Nests"} hellwasps, with each hellwasp having an equal voice and role in the society. Hellwasp Telepathy. Hellwasps communicate with one another via a form of telepathy perceptible only to their kind.FireCold

Neogi Void Hunter

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7

neogi and often fills the role of captain aboard a nightspider (see the Astral Adventurer’s Guide). The void hunter pledges fealty to one or more stellar entities in exchange for a taste of

Oriq Blood Mage

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

":"Blood Boil", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and is incapacitated until the end of its next turn. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and isn’t incapacitated. A

to the role of Oracle of Strixhaven, but when the Founder Dragons passed him over in favor of Jadzi, his bitterness knew no bounds. He now uses the Oriq to gather the spells and magical energy he needs

Drow Shadowblade (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

chance of success. If the attempt fails, the drow takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Summon Shadow Demon", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage. Otherwise

. In communities free of Lolth’s sway, they serve as spies tasked with foiling the plots of that demon lord’s cult. In any role they take on, they move undetected until the moment they

Drow Shadowblade

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

other houses. In communities free of Lolth’s sway, they serve as spies tasked with foiling the plots of that demon lord’s cult. In any role they take on, they move undetected until the

. Summon Shadow Demon (1/Day). The drow attempts to magically summon a shadow demon (see the Monster Manual) with a 50 percent chance of success. If the attempt fails, the drow takes 5 (1d10

Miirym

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

, ending the effect on itself on a success. Frightful Presence. Each creature of Miirym’s choice that is within 120 feet of her and aware of her must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or

become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

. Goliaths see females and males as equal in all things, and they find societies with roles divided by gender to be puzzling or worthy of mockery. To a goliath, the person who is best at a job should be

the one tasked with doing it. A goliath’s nickname is a description that can change on the whim of a chieftain or tribal elder. It refers to a notable deed, either a success or failure

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Specialty During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below to

determine your role: d8 Specialty 1 Officer 2 Scout 3 Infantry 4 Cavalry 5 Healer 6 Quartermaster 7 Standard bearer 8 Support staff (cook

Prisoner 13

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

clan in a stronghold called Gauntlgrym. Korda built a network of informants and agents, ostensibly all to the benefit of Clan Axebreaker. With each success, she paid tattooists to inscribe a memorial of

her role as an agent, so she devised a plan to take power for herself. Over five years she took careful stock of Clan Axebreaker’s wealth and, in one fell swoop, used her network of lieutenants to

Isolde

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

effect on itself on a success. If a target’s saving throw is successful, or if the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to Isolde’s Fiendish Charm for the next 24 hours.Isolde was a holy

warrior devoted to a pantheon of elven deities called the Seldarine. In this role, she defended the Feywild against dragons, demons, and other threats. In time, her heroics caught the eye of an

Wand of Wonder Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

total damage of the gems is divided equally among all creatures in the line. 91-95 A burst of colorful shimmering light extends from you in a 30‐foot radius. You and each creature in the area that

success. 96-97 The target's skin turns bright blue for 1d10 days. If you chose a point in space, the creature nearest to that point is affected. 98-00 If you targeted a creature, it must make a

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

common apes. Although some purebloods are able to reproduce with humans, most are disgusted by the idea and would do so only if seduction is necessary for a pureblood to preserve a role as a confidant or

they don’t believe they have a reasonable chance of success. This reaction isn’t out of cowardice, but practicality—yuan-ti value their own lives much too highly to risk them when the

Know Your Players

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Know Your Players The success of a D&D game hinges on your ability to entertain the other players at the game table. Whereas their role is to create characters (the protagonists of the campaign

), breathe life into them, and help steer the campaign through their characters’ actions, your role is to keep the players (and yourself) interested and immersed in the world you’ve created, and to let

Franchise Downtime

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Franchise Downtime Once the characters formally establish their franchise at the end of episode 2, downtime activities and franchise tasks will play a bigger role in the adventure. For now, though

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

Chapter 2: Giants in Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

here should inspire you as you prepare to use giants in your D&D game. This material is divided into five main sections: “Roleplaying Giants” discusses how to bring giants to life during your game

. “The Ordning” explores the relationships among and within different giant kinds, with a focus on the ordning’s role in driving adventures. “Gods and Religion” describes a pantheon of gods consisting of

Young Silver Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Young Silver Dragon Young silver dragons usually have close ties with elder metallic dragons or heroic role models, helping those with great goals achieve their ambitions. They might serve as

). Constitution Saving Throw: DC 17, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. Failure: 49 (11d8) Cold damage. Success: Half damage. Paralyzing Breath. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 17, each creature in a 30-foot Cone

Dark Fantasy Torments

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

. 2 Worthless sycophants surround the Darklord, their incessant praise making every success hollow. 3 The Darklord’s incredible power uncontrollably damages everything the Darklord cares

preemptively celebrates an achievement the Darklord will never be able to provide. 7 The Darklord seeks the pleasure of lost glories, engaging in hollow contests against unworthy foes. 8 The Darklord manufactures catastrophes to distract from their inability to fulfill their role.

Using This Book

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

Using This Book The Player’s Handbook is divided into three parts. Part 1 (chapters 1–6) is about creating a character, providing the rules and guidance you need to make the character you’ll play in

in this introduction. That part covers the kinds of die rolls you make to determine success or failure at the tasks your character attempts, and describes the three broad categories of activity in the

Goliath Names

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

roles divided by gender to be puzzling or worthy of mockery. To a goliath, the person who is best at a job should be the one tasked with doing it. A goliath’s nickname is a description that can change

on the whim of a chieftain or tribal elder. It refers to a notable deed, either a success or failure, committed by the goliath. Goliaths assign and use nicknames with their friends of other races, and

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the lair is a sign of great success. One that can be moved by the runts of the tribe is proof of a shameful performance. The loss of a tribe’s war wagon can undermine the chieftain’s

orcs can be dominated by evil creatures of immense power, and they accept this subservient role either because they are forced to or because it offers them a measure of security while they engage in

Build Your Group

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

firsthand experience with the creatures, cultures, forces, and histories being investigated, and the best way to get that is in the field. This role is similar to the Scholar, but the Field Researcher is

ballrooms, boardrooms, and seedy taverns, willing to do whats necessary to get what they need. Those in this role often exude Charisma and might be adept with the Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion

Dwarves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

raw materials around them and thereby unlock the beauty that hides within. Moradin is also worshiped as the All-Father, in acknowledgment of his role as the progenitor of the dwarven race. In this

, instilling in them the urge to further not only themselves but to contribute to the success of the larger group. Just as Moradin looks out for all dwarves, all dwarves in a clan look out for one another.

Athreos's Influence

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

Athreos’s Influence Most mortals focus on the River Guide’s role in their own deaths. Countless mortal superstitions prescribe ways to garner Athreos’s favor, but all Athreos demands of those he

Heliod and Erebos, both of whom subtly resent Athreos for limiting how much each can meddle in the other’s realm. At the same time, the River Guide’s role as a buffer between the two vindictive gods

Matriculating from the Schools of Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

school can help define your role in the business, as well as your fellow franchise members’ expectations for you. Abjuration Protective magic is often underappreciated by the members of the lesser

party members, your role as an abjurer is always greatly appreciated. Just don’t make the rookie mistake of protecting everybody else before you take care of yourself and the goods. And if you need to

Wards of Sharn

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

Wards of Sharn Sharn is a vertical city, and elevation is an indicator of status and wealth. Each quarter is roughly divided into three levels, and the combination of quarter and level defines a ward

economic role, a separate culture, or both. For example, Lower Northedge includes the districts of Stoneyard, Longstairs, and North Market. It’s generally true that the combination of a district’s ward

Performing the Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

has a role must contribute to the performance. If one of the play’s characters dies or meets some other tragic end, that character’s player no longer draws lines of dialogue. A character who exits

Endelyn’s estimation: Tally one success every time a handout line is delivered in a way that complements the narrative. Tally one success if a particularly gruesome, tragic, or darkly humorous scene is

Neogi Void Hunter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Neogi Void Hunter A neogi void hunter is bigger than a typical adult neogi and often fills the role of captain aboard a nightspider (see the Astral Adventurer’s Guide). The void hunter pledges fealty

saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. A target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit

Virgil's Mission

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

stopped. RESTORING VIRGIL Any character who can cast find familiar can attempt to restore Virgil to its former role, taking the gull as their own familiar. To accomplish this, the character must earn

casting of find familiar. They must burn twice the normal amount of material components to complete the restoration of the gull. Success. If the characters end the threat posed by the drowned ones

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13

stronghold called Gauntlgrym. Korda built a network of informants and agents, ostensibly all to the benefit of Clan Axebreaker. With each success, she paid tattooists to inscribe a memorial of her

triumph onto her skin. Using ancient rituals, Korda infused many of these artful etchings with the magic of Gauntlgrym’s forges, granting her wondrous gifts. Korda grew too ambitious for her role as an

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

stronghold called Gauntlgrym. Korda built a network of informants and agents, ostensibly all to the benefit of Clan Axebreaker. With each success, she paid tattooists to inscribe a memorial of her

triumph onto her skin. Using ancient rituals, Korda infused many of these artful etchings with the magic of Gauntlgrym’s forges, granting her wondrous gifts. Korda grew too ambitious for her role as an

A Wide Range of Talents

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

a business rival looking to acquire your wealth, your blood, or your soul. No matter how dark the adventure gets, your role as a Monster Slayer makes you the best offense and defense against whatever stands in your franchise’s path to success.

, your specialized combat training as a Hunter ranger makes you a stalwart defender of your franchise and your party. On a mission, you take a lead role in dispensing with threats. In a social

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

success, telling them to rest up, and informing them that a representative of Acquisitions Incorporated will arrive soon to deliver paperwork and any other information a new franchise needs. Sure

running a franchise (and no fault in that franchise’s destruction), she makes an excellent choice for majordomo, and suggests that role for herself if the characters don’t ask her. The remaining

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