“Clo-bi-oh-don” (Cage tooth) This whole area was filled with lil’ fish-snatching pterosaurs. They kept their distance from us – I guess they’re used to being plucked off of the ground by small predators. Still, beautiful creatures to see flyin’ and fascinatin’ to observe perchin’ on rocks. They fed by flyin’ low over the water and quickly dippin’ their heads in, nabbin’ unaware fish. Nifty stuff.…
Set the scene, describe the impact of the skyship and the aftermath of the crash, then continue:
List of Stat Block from the Dr Dhrolin’s Dictionary of Dinosaurs.
N (they/them) human The mysterious and discreet Onaivu is a member of the Thieves’ Guild. They hide in the shadows and ply their trade in the most unexpected places, even those right under your nose. Who they are and what they are aren’t important at all, unless they know something about you that you don’t want the rest of the world to know. They keep their face covered beneath a cowl; no one…
Caset. A mysterious figure with no known name or face has recently approached the Guild with a lucrative job tied to the University. Onaivu believes Caset is perfectly situated to handle it. The Guild acknowledges the risk: if Caset is caught, they could lose their prestigious sponsorship or even be expelled. Still, Onaivu considers it worth the gamble, and it must be done quickly. The Mission.…
Klobiodon was part of the Rhamphorhynchidae group, which were an extremely successful group of pterosaurs that arose in the Middle Jurassic (160 million years ago) and survived until the Late Jurassic (148 million years ago). They spread across Laurasia (the modern Northern Hemisphere), with some additional new material recently found in South America.
After the rescue, the head of Verdin Skyships refunds the costs of the party’s passage (25gp each) and offers them an additional 300gp compensation and free return flights. If they survive, Irjami and Yanus also thank the party profusely for their help.
Set the scene, describe the boat, have Godfrey approach the party on the deck, then continue:
The characters are spotted by a sentry as soon as they enter the town. Read or paraphrase the following: Suddenly, the thick bayou foliage parts, revealing a town built on stilts that rise up from the murky water and thick, dark mud of the swamp. Amidst the bald cypress trees, a twisted tangle of shacks, huts, and larger structures looms, linked by swaying wooden walkways and frayed rope bridges.…
The Khoravar dragonmarked scions of House Lyrandar include swashbuckling sky captains, seafaring adventurers, and sinister cultists of the Hurricane Harvest. The power of their dragonmarks manifests as easy control of wind, thunder, and lightning, which they wield as readily in combat as in navigating the sea and sky. Members of the Hurricane Harvest believe that the Mark of Storm is not a gift…
On the Elemental Plane of Earth, galaxies of gemstones twinkle over vaults of treasure. If dao are there, so is wealth worth hunting. —Gundren Rockseeker, Dwarf Treasure Hunter Genies of minerals and gemstones, dao embody the resolve of rock. Using innate magic, they move through the earth unimpeded, exploring depths inaccessible to most. Dao delight in the treasures of the earth, whether raw…
The party can take the Wand of Polymorph from Frith, but the wand has 0 charges left today. She is also wearing a pouch of six pearls (worth 10gp each) around her neck. Kaz will gift the party a free meal and 200gp for solving the mystery.
Ahead. Go through the glowing portal to Jotunheim footprint (Area 2). Down. Climb back down Yggdrasil’s trunk to the ground.
Set the scene, have Artum greet the party and show them into the banquet hall to start work, then continue:
Weapon (morningstar), uncommon You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Proficiency with a Morningstar allows you to add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll for any attack you make with it. This weapon has the following mastery property. To use this property, you must have a feature that lets you use it. Sap. If you hit a creature with this weapon, that…
It’s easy to spot the fishmonger Yesk amongst those on the docks as they are already haggling with the fishers who are unloading their catch. The party can wait for Yesk to finish their dealings with the fishers or interrupt, potentially posing as rival fishmongers. If the characters try to intimidate or attack Yesk, they call for their security agent with a loud whistle, and a Spy who has been…
↓ Use Minimum Hit Points and Damage Rolls for this character.
Driders combine the features of drow and giant spiders. The wicked god Lolth is fond of transforming her drow worshipers into driders, as either a blessing or a curse. These driders often become fanatical servants of their god, or they are overwhelmed by their transformation and live only to indulge their predatory arachnid instincts. Driders also appear when whole communities are transformed by…
Armor (ring mail), very rare You have a +2 bonus to AC while wearing this armor. This armor is leather armor with heavy rings sewn into it. The rings help reinforce the armor against blows from swords and axes. Ring mail is inferior to chain mail, and it's usually worn only by those who can't afford better armor.
This section uses a modified version of the Travel rules in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Searching the University occurs in stages, and the party travels across the map as a group. The steps for a single stage are detailed below. Each stage takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
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