Emanation [Area of Effect]
An Emanation is an area of effect that extends in straight lines from a creature or an object in all directions. The effect that creates an Emanation specifies the distance it extends. An Emanation moves with the creature or object that is its origin unless it is an instantaneous or a stationary effect. An Emanation’s origin (creature or object) isn’t included in the area of effect unless its creator decides otherwise.
Encounter
An encounter is a scene in an adventure that is part of at least one of the game’s three pillars: social interaction, exploration, or combat. See also “Playing the Game” (“Social Interaction,” “Exploration,” and “Combat”).
Enemy
A creature is your enemy if it fights against you in combat, actively works to harm you, or is designated as your enemy by the rules or GM.
Exhaustion [Condition]
While you have the Exhaustion condition, you experience the following effects. Exhaustion Levels. This condition is cumulative. Each time you receive it, you gain 1 Exhaustion level. You die if your Exhaustion level is 6. D20 Tests Affected. When you make a D20 Test, the roll is reduced by 2 times your Exhaustion level. Speed Reduced. Your Speed is reduced by a number of feet equal to 5 times your Exhaustion level. Removing Exhaustion Levels. Finishing a Long Rest removes 1 of your Exhaustion levels. When
Experience Points
As they overcome challenges and complete adventures, characters earn Experience Points (XP), which are awarded by the Game Master. When a character’s XP total crosses certain thresholds, the character’s level increases. See also “Level Advancement.”
Expertise
Expertise is a feature that enhances your use of a skill proficiency. When you make an ability check with a skill proficiency in which you have Expertise, your Proficiency Bonus is doubled for that check unless the bonus is doubled by another feature. If you gain Expertise, you gain it in one skill in which you have proficiency. You can’t have Expertise in the same skill proficiency more than once. See also “Playing the Game” (“Proficiency”).