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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
exciting it all is!
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It’s not magic — or anything, really — if you do it only halfway. Whatever I do, I give it all I’ve got.
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I do what my gut tells me.
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Azorius inspector seems interested in my work.
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I was ready to join the Boros before I decided on Izzet, and I sometimes still hear from the sergeant who tried to recruit me.
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One of my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Notorious Monsters Every monster tells a story. The more you treat monsters as unique individuals and foreshadow their threat, the larger they’ll loom in characters’ minds. Build dread by giving
land wherever it walks. Its habit of whistling cheerfully while committing brutal acts is the source of its epithet: the Whistling Fiend. Characters might hear rumors of its merry tunes becoming fearful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Orcs: The Godsworn To feel the thunder of orcish war drums outside the gate and to hear a chorus of voices growling, “Gruumsh!” is the nightmare of every civilized place in the world. For no matter
how thick its walls, skilled its archers, or brave its knights, few settlements have ever withstood a full-scale onslaught of orcs. Every soldier who lives through a fight with orcs tells of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, visits the burgomaster’s cottage. If one or more characters are staying there, they hear a knock at the door. Without bothering to introduce himself, the Abbot tells the burgomaster and his wife that he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Adventure Summary The adventure begins one evening in Upper Central Plateau, where the characters meet Sergeant Germaine Vilroy, who hires them to meet with a warforged named Coal, hear her out, and
d’Orien is imprisoned. If Caden is rescued and returned to his father, Alden shares what he knows of Daask’s operation and tells the characters where to find Garra. The half-ogre knows the characters are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
speech patterns and accent of a creature that you hear speak for at least 1 minute, enabling you to pass yourself off as a native speaker of a particular land, provided that you know the language
within 30 feet of you, rather than within 5 feet of you, if the target can see or hear you. Insightful Manipulator Starting at 9th level, if you spend at least 1 minute observing or interacting with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
kit, and one gaming set of your choice. You also learn two languages of your choice. Additionally, you can unerringly mimic the speech patterns and accent of a creature that you hear speak for at least
or hear you. Insightful Manipulator Starting at 9th level, if you spend at least 1 minute observing or interacting with another creature outside combat, you can learn certain information about its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
saintly figure, or contact a wizard while in the guise of a wise sage. He tells these folk whatever stories and promises they want to hear, playing to their needs and slowly drawing them into his circle of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
hear cries for help. Read the following text: Two residents of Dragon’s Rest are running for their lives up the lower path, their fishing equipment discarded behind them. Blood and dirt stain their
characters talk to Runara about the zombies, she tells them she suspects a wrecked ship off the rocks to the north is the source of these monsters, and she asks the characters to investigate the site (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
uses Sulfurous Impersonation to try and lure them in quickly with promises of aid. Since the characters won’t be able to hear the creature due to the winds, its communication consists of gestures only
debris.
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If the gith wish to speak with the elder oblex, it is happy to waste their time with idle conversation. It tells them all manner of seemingly useful things that aren’t true.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
its damage. The creature is immune if it can’t hear you or if it’s immune to being charmed. Additional Magical Secrets At 6th level, you learn two spells of your choice from any class. A spell you
so after you roll the die for the ability check, but before the DM tells you whether you succeed or fail.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
in town hear the screams of the young men as the tiger escapes. The tiger flees the stockyard without harming the Wachters and begins to prowl the streets, looking for an escape. Reports of a tiger
can help him, he asks them to distract the burgomaster and the guards while he gathers his horse, wagon, and tiger (in that order). If the characters ask Rictavio where he plans to go, he tells them about an old tower to the west where he can lie low (see chapter 11, “Van Richten’s Tower”).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
text to the players when this occurs: As you cross a bridge that views the city from a dizzying height, you hear a familiar voice from above. “Need a lift?” asks Sergeant Vilroy as she descends toward
you in a skycoach.
“Vilroy” urges the characters to board the skycoach and share what they have learned thus far. If the characters mention Garra’s safe house, the changeling tells them there’s no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
(chaotic good). Audiences crowd the lakeside just to witness her beauty and hear her song. Palasha is no ordinary mermaid. Her singing has the ability to emulate the effects of a control water spell. Once
impossible universe,” she tells colleagues and strangers alike, with great pride. Appendix D contains additional roleplaying notes for Palasha. Feathered Heckler This event occurs the first time the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
its damage. The creature is immune if it can’t hear you or if it’s immune to being charmed. Additional Magical Secrets At 6th level, you learn two spells of your choice from any class. A spell you
so after you roll the die for the ability check, but before the DM tells you whether you succeed or fail.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
charmingly banters with the characters, trying to learn more about why they’re in the region. He offers little in return but is eager to hear about recent events in Kalaman. Expedition Members The elven
’ progress. He tells the characters he and the rest of the elves are conducting research, but he refuses to elaborate. A character who speaks to Zhelsuel in Elvish or succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
in Neverlight Grove too long. It tells them another group of “softers” (the name myconids use for fleshy creatures) arrived not too many cycles ago and accepted Phylo’s offer. They were taken to the
Garden of Welcome and Basidia hasn’t seen them since, nor has Phylo made any further mention of them (see “Questions for the Sovereigns”). Basidia also tells the characters that the Circle of Masters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
approaches quietly. A character whose passive Wisdom (Perception) score meets or exceeds Rahadin’s Dexterity (Stealth) check hear him. “The master wishes to see you,” intones a grim voice in the
the way, he declines. If the characters ask for directions, he tells them whether they need to ascend, descend, or remain on the level they’re at. If they attack him, he fights to the death. Otherwise
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
dance to any tune.
— Volo
To feel the thunder of orcish war drums outside the gate and to hear a chorus of voices growling, “Gruumsh!” is the nightmare of every civilized place in
with orcs tells of confronting a hulking foe that can cleave through a warrior with a single blow, part of a force that can cut down enemies as though they were trembling stalks of wheat before the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
whisper fearfully, claiming they saw whistlers. If asked, a worker tells the characters that whistlers are beings that emerge from the shadows, whistling a creepy tune as they steal away the unwary
to guide the discussion: The Sugar Man is astonished to hear of the sinkhole. He’s thoughtful if the characters suggest a planar disturbance was responsible for it. He pays particular attention to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
they hear fighting in area 5, they take up positions against the wall near the door, then try to surprise intruders. The captives are too intimidated to shout warnings or call for help. The heap of
has “tall, furry monsters with big ears” (bugbears) working for him. Side Quest: Mirna’s Heirloom. Though her family has nothing to offer as a reward, Mirna tells the characters that she might know
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Harpers The Harpers approach good-aligned characters who show promise as spies. One such character receives the following message, written on a paper bird (see appendix A): “Renaer tells us you are a
with their first mission (see the Harpers Missions table). Mirt also tells them that if they ever need to speak with him directly, they are welcome to visit his manor in the Sea Ward. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
requires the utmost secrecy. I can’t stress to you enough how important it is that you speak nothing of what you hear within these four walls.”
Once Verity gets assurances from the characters that
they will keep quiet about her mission, she tells them about the job: “The Afterlife Casino is a new Nine Hells–themed attraction just outside town. The owner, Quentin Togglepocket, built it using prize
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
town has had some thievery troubles. No one’s seen anything, really. Just the other night, the lantern over at the Northern Light was stolen. Cori won’t let me hear the end of it because I haven’t
stories include one where he kicked a half-ogre into a river and watched it float away while it yelled profanities at him. Another tells of the time he tricked a group of kobolds into believing he was a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
If descriptive roleplaying tells your DM and your fellow players what your character thinks and does, active roleplaying shows them. When you use active roleplaying, you speak with your character’s
says in a gruff, deep voice, “I was wondering why it suddenly smelled awful in here. If I wanted to hear anything out of you, I’d snap your arm and enjoy your screams.” In his normal voice, Chris then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
triggered it. On a failed save, a gentle voice only the creature can hear tells it to move 5 feet in a random direction. This movement might cause it to trigger another trap. Evocation. Magical fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
.
Pessimistic. Lenk always sees the worst part of any situation.
Rumors
“Your money isn’t safe at the bank. I hear a burglar broke in recently and stole every last coin.” (Partially true; the burglar
Lenk’s appraisal fee.
Rent an Apartment. Characters can rent an apartment for 100 GP per month.
Quest: Breaking the Bank After detailing the services he offers, Lenk tells the characters he’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
If descriptive roleplaying tells your DM and your fellow players what your character thinks and does, active roleplaying shows them. When you use active roleplaying, you speak with your character’s
says in a gruff, deep voice, “I was wondering why it suddenly smelled awful in here. If I wanted to hear anything out of you, I’d snap your arm and enjoy your screams.” In his normal voice, Chris then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
eager to hear about the characters’ past adventures. During conversation with the characters, the following topics might come up: The city of Yongjing has existed on this site for thousands of years
they expect to find in the Old City. If the characters refuse his proposal, the minister smiles, tells them he understands, and wishes them good luck.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
you please, particularly to lighten the mood after exploring a somber gate-town like Curst or Rigus. The encounter starts when the characters hear a group of jovial cheers outside the walking castle
moment, then lets it drop to the ground amid even more cheers.
A character who understands Draconic can hear the lizardfolk shouting support and cheering the lifter’s “new personal best.” The focus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
their portalometer, they hear of a site deep in the High Forest not far from the Star Mounds, known as the Moon Glade. The waters of the Moon Glade rest upon an intersection of magical ley lines, tied to
by 10. If Garalel regains her senses, she apologizes profusely. She allows the characters to approach the pool and tells them how the members of the Six used its waters to determine the ideal location
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
: You hear the snapping of wood beams and grinding of stone as you near the Miner’s Exchange, quickly followed by panicked shouts. The structure slants precariously as miners clamber around the
finish the repairs. If they don’t, Halia grows frustrated. She chides the characters for getting in the way. Halia tells them not to bother her again until the miners are finished repairing the building
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
city, cheerfully decorated for the impending festival.
A colorful altar stands opposite the entrance, its tiers covered with sketched portraits. You hear sobbing coming from one of the apartments
she engages with them. Doña Rosa If the characters describe the creature they’re looking for, Doña Rosa (neutral good, human commoner) invites them into her home and tells them there is much they don’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. The DM tells you if the creature is your equal, superior, or inferior in regard to two of the following characteristics of your choice: Strength score Dexterity score Constitution score Armor Class
can see or hear you and expend one superiority die. That creature can immediately use its reaction to make one weapon attack, adding the superiority die to the attack’s damage roll. Disarming Attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check can hear the jackals in the central courtyard of the manor before the group approaches that area. Jackal and Hide As the characters enter the ruined
hear her repeatedly say, “They came for it … they came for the timepiece …” If given magical healing or allowed to sleep for an hour after being given food and water, Gildha regains her senses. She