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Player’s Handbook (2014)
You thrive in front of an audience. You know how to entrance them, entertain them, and even inspire them. Your poetics can stir the hearts of those who hear you, awakening grief or joy, laughter or
flamboyant or forceful personalities. They’re inclined toward the romantic and often cling to high-minded ideals about the practice of art and the appreciation of beauty.
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
, entertain them, and even inspire them. Your poetics can stir the hearts of those who hear you, awakening grief or joy, laughter or anger. Your music raises their spirits or captures their sorrow. Your
high-minded ideals about the practice of art and the appreciation of beauty.
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1
I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
2
Whenever I come to a new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
S9. Gardens Nestled between rising and plunging cliffs are four rectangular garden plots enclosed by a five-foot-high wall of mortared stones. White rabbits nibble on turnips uprooted by the cold
wing looms over the garden, its shattered windows dark and disturbing. A door leads into this forlorn edifice, which apparently isn’t as abandoned as one might have hoped. From within come the laughter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Battle Begins When the characters are ready, Darrett or a militia member guides them into line with the other Vogler troops. Read the following description: After much laughter and jostling, the
mayor, Cudgel, and other spectators walk to a nearby vantage to watch. As they do, the militia takes up its position atop High Hill—the same hill Solamnic troops held centuries ago. They face the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
10. Mad Mage’s Puzzle Indentation. A 4-inch-deep, 8-foot-wide, 10-foot-long rectangular indentation is carved into the floor of this 20-foot-high cavern.
Jigsaw Pieces. A loose pile of carved
, his head thrown back in laughter as he rides a great blue dragon. With a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check, a character can fit all the puzzle pieces together with 1 hour’s work. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
laughter and upbeat music at the village circle. The characters arrive at the center of town, by following either Darrett’s lead or the flow of traffic, just in time to hear Mayor Raven Uth Vogler address
, raising her arms high. “Welcome to the Kingfisher Festival!”
Cheers and applause fill the circle. The mayor smiles widely. “Today is a day of not only revelry but also reflection. We are all here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, ten-foot-high cave filled with a putrid stench. The mostly broken bones of humanoids and animals lay scattered on the icy floor amid bits of metal and torn strips of leather.
The gnolls gather here
trinket is found. Z3. Shrine to Yeenoghu A crude stone altar with a mountain goat’s bloody head resting atop it dominates this eight-foot-high cave. The floor around the altar is littered with gnawed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Battle of High Hill The unexpected sound of metal clashing on armor rings across the field, silencing laughter and melodramatic boasts. A ribbon of red splashes over the grassy hill, followed by
shocked screams. Any pretense of a reenactment shatters—High Hill is the site of a true battle once more. Within moments, all around you, armed mercenaries attack unprepared villagers fighting for their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
find ways to participate in them.
4 There is no sound I love more than laughter, a powerful balm for hearts and minds.
5 I enjoy games of all kinds, especially challenges of wit and intellect
—and those I can decisively win.
6 I admire how brightly short-lived creatures shine before their lights go out.
7 Nothing is more satisfying than deflating the egos of the high-and-mighty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
staircase ascends the wall across from it. Shrieks and cackles from somewhere higher up cause the old mill to shudder.
The ceiling here is 8 feet high. If the characters explore the room, read: Small
more attractive for 24 hours. The second elixir, labeled “Laughter,” is a nonmagical red tea that infects the imbiber with cackle fever (see “Diseases” in chapter 8, “Running the Game,” of the Dungeon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Stack ’Em High When the characters arrive at the Rose Stage, read or paraphrase the following: You hear the party before you see it. Laughter, whooping, and shouting waft from the stage as a chaotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Broken blade, medal 28–30 Clock tower face High Courts Mechanus Metal cog, perfectly balanced scales 31–33 Razorvine trellis Great Foundry Arcadia Rune-inscribed ingot, sprig of grapes 34–36 Temple
43–45 Stable gate Flame Pits The Beastlands Animal tooth, fresh wildflower 46–48 Garden arch Civic Festhall Arborea Boisterous laughter, pinprick from a thorn 49–58 Courtyard gate Fortune’s Wheel The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
in a way that transforms the cacophony into haughty, gloating laughter. When that happens, the terrified monkeys fall silent for several minutes as the “laughter” dies away before resuming their
gap. The stone at either edge looks crumbly and unsafe.
The 20-foot gap is too long for most characters to cross with a running jump. A jump from the high edge to the low edge, however, is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
mask depicting an expression of raucous laughter 3 A set of gilded, giant-sized cutlery 4 A 5-foot-tall stone tablet engraved with runes that feel warm to the touch 5 A quartz pendant carved in the
ornate tapestry depicting a high-ranking family of giants 2 The expertly stuffed and mounted remains of a Large Monstrosity native to the area 3 An abstract spiral sculpture carved from a fulgurite 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
and kender worship him above all other gods. Both groups revere him as a champion of life and laughter, bringing solace and joy to those who listen. Habbakuk Habbakuk, known as the Fisher King, oversees
good magic, is patron of the Mages of High Sorcery’s Order of the White Robes and other benevolent mages. His power manifests through the white moon of Krynn, the brightest of its three moons. Along
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
as long as no other, more powerful force is exerting its influence. For example, flowers might wilt in the presence of a goblin who is terribly unhappy. Similarly, a satyr’s laughter might cause a
. Not every emotion felt in Prismeer is worthy of a roll on the table; you can save these effects for occasions when emotions are running high, to remind your players that the Feywild is not like the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, laughter or anger. Your music raises their spirits or captures their sorrow. Your dance steps captivate, your humor cuts to the quick. Whatever techniques you use, your art is your life. Skill
hold an audience’s attention, so they tend to have flamboyant or forceful personalities. They’re inclined toward the romantic and often cling to high-minded ideals about the practice of art and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
every constellation she could find. When other children greeted their parents with high heads and laughter, Asteria smiled firmly at the ground. Over time, Asteria’s father grew discontented with his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
storytelling session is a rare treat for an outsider, for halfling elders can spin a yarn like no one else. A tale with all the trappings told by an elder can cause listeners to howl with laughter, long for
, drink, laughter, family, friends, and the satisfaction of doing a good day’s work. When all their necessities have been taken care of, halflings take it easy — and many of them find a way to turn idleness
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
18. Drow Fortress House Freth built its dark fortress in a 100-foot-high cavern, the roof of which is dotted with stalactites. Outside the fortress walls, the cavern floor is hidden under a 2-foot
-foot-high towers that stand along them are fashioned from smooth black stone. The tops of the walls are tapered and lined with 5-foot-tall stone spikes spaced 10 feet apart. The spikes have sticky webs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
exits the haunted zone. The only thing the character can hear during this time is the sound of Strahd’s deep, spooky laughter. Failed Exit. If after 1 minute no one has drunk from a chalice, Strahd’s
Thorn. They are inconsolable; any attempt to interact with the children reveals their illusory nature. Every minute, the water covering the floor of the 10-foot-high bedroom rises an additional 1 foot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
natural cavern is a stone double door that is partly open. Bestial, high-pitched laughter echoes within.
The gnolls rigged the door with a makeshift alarm. Door Alarm. This simple alarm consists of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
festival. Whenever you please, transition to the “Battle of High Hill” section. Fish Catch Traffic flows steadily from the village circle to the wharf. Here, the fish catch pits amateur fishers
kingfisher fisherfolk is the fisher king!” the mayor says as she casts her line into the Vingaard River. The competitors receive her pun with good-spirited groans and laughter, then cast their lines as well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
this information, they hear the faint laughter of Ythryn’s High Illusionist, Ajamar, trailing behind them as they exit the tower. The real passage is revealed when the illusory script is successfully
Necropolis Locations (Y20-Y29) Y20. Tower of Evocation The top of this tower is shaped like an axe blade. Red light shines out from a slender window high overhead.
The tower’s interior is damaged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
might remain aware.
Day 6: No appreciable loss of vigor.
Day 11: Still no appreciable loss of vigor.
Day 13: Ritual must commence tomorrow despite subject’s high level of mental activity.
Day
in flight, the rush of the wind, and sounds of howling or cackling laughter that have no discernible source. Non-gnoll Cultists Few creatures aside from gnolls worship Yeenoghu, and those that do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Shakespearean English) and doesn’t understand contemporary slang and idioms
13 Prone to uttering terrifying, guttural sounds, which are actually laughter
14 Enjoys mimicking Humanoid voices
challenge rating. Languages. Most dragons prefer to speak Draconic but learn Common for dealing with allies and minions. But given their high Intelligence and long life span, dragons can easily learn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Channel Divinity to augment your athleticism. For 1 hour, you have Advantage on Strength (Athletics) and Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks, and the distance of your Long and High Jumps increases by 10
, antlers, or flowers—to reflect their commitment to preserving life and light. These paladins share the following tenets:
Kindle the light of hope. Shelter life. Delight in art and laughter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
?”
He replied, “Not at all,
It can do it again if it likes.”
Nonsense, but it sends the leprechauns into gales of laughter and knowing winks G2: Leprechaun Woods This lush forest brims with game
Oak Tree A tremendous oak tree stretches hundreds of feet into the air, rising high above the surrounding canopy. Easily fifty feet wide at the base, its trunk is gnarled, covered with creeping
Equipment
objects float around randomly.
05–06
The nearest creature is affected by a Hideous Laughter spell (spell save DC 15) but instead of laughing, they repeat unfathomable syllables and words
, +10 to hit) appears in the area and assaults the triggering creature, trying to rip them apart, fling them from high places, or squeeze them to death.
81–82
The triggering creature is
Equipment
. Unattended objects float around randomly.
05–06
The nearest creature is affected by a Hideous Laughter spell (spell save DC 15) but instead of laughing, they repeat unfathomable syllables and
save DC 18, +10 to hit) appears in the area and assaults the triggering creature, trying to rip them apart, fling them from high places, or squeeze them to death.
81–82
The triggering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
, on your turn you could say something like this: “I ready dispel magic, and if the high priest casts a spell on anyone, I cast dispel magic on the target if the spell takes hold.” If the high priest
, any verbal utterance that would bring about the spell’s effect. The wording in Tasha’s hideous laughter implies that the incapacitated effect applies only if the target is made prone. Is this right
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Playroom Sansuri has twin children who play here unsupervised during the day. Characters who listen at the door can hear the children’s laughter beyond. The boy is named Kaaltar, the girl Alastrah
grass lawn covers this rooftop, which is enclosed by 10-foot-high battlements. The soil beneath the grass is 2 feet deep. Unless they are drawn elsewhere, six aarakocra simulacra (see the “Aarakocra
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Wisdom saving throw or fall prone in a fit of laughter.
Mind Thrust. The quori targets a creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw, taking 18 (4d8
uncertainty of mobs and high-ranking officials alike. The effectiveness of tsucora Inspired keeps the members of this order in the good graces of the kalaraq quori. Tsucora Quori
Medium aberration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
meditations, and expansive philosophy offer endless wisdom for his descendants to study. Occasionally, he’s more of a trickster figure whose escapades across the worlds are greeted with uproarious laughter
on the wind each morning), but their prayers often sound more like a list of grievances than honest worship. His priests are drawn from giants who occupy high positions within the ordning of their kind
Equipment
. Unattended objects float around randomly.
05–06
The nearest creature is affected by a Hideous Laughter spell (spell save DC 15) but instead of laughing, they repeat unfathomable syllables and
DC 18, +10 to hit) appears in the area and assaults the triggering creature, trying to rip them apart, fling them from high places, or squeeze them to death.
81–82
The triggering creature






