Before running โEnter the Deadmines,โ prepare as follows: Step 1. Read the โAdventure Backgroundโ section. Step 2. Review the โBeginning the Adventureโ section and all of the encounters. Step 3. Bookmark the following stat blocks in the Monster Manual, D&D;: World of Warcraft, or D&D; Beyond. Monsters marked with an * appear in D&D;: World of Warcraft.
Once the undisputed regent of Thay, Szass Tam is an old and powerful lich who plots to regain control over the nation. Although he still wields great power as the zulkir of necromancy and the tharchion of Thaymount (see chapter 1), Szass Tam believes itโs his destiny to rule Thay and use its living people as fodder for his undead armies. History An eloquent and inventive wizard, Szass Tam roseโฆ
List of Stat Block from the Dr Dhrolinโs Dictionary of Dinosaurs.
Large Beast (Thyreophoran), Unaligned AC 20 (Extensive Osteoderms) Initiative -3 (7) HP 72 (10d10 + 22) Speed 20 ft.
A passage appears at a point that you can see on a wooden, plaster, or stone surface (such as a wall, ceiling, or floor) within range and lasts for the duration. You choose the openingโs dimensions: up to 5 feet wide, 8 feet tall, and 20 feet deep. The passage creates no instability in a structure surrounding it. When the opening disappears, any creatures or objects still in the passage createdโฆ
To begin the adventure, read or paraphrase the following text: You were told by a friend or contact that someone from the mining town of Moonbrook needed adventurers to perform a dangerous task in exchange for a substantial reward. This contact told you to meet the potential employer in the woods outside Moonbrook. Upon your arrival, a dark figure approaches and lowers the hood of her cloak. Theโฆ
In addition to the main plot of this adventure, characters are also offered two optional side quests they can complete in the same session. The following information is key to the adventureโs story: Character Hook. A representative of the Peopleโs Militia asks the characters to strike at the Defias Brotherhood in the abandoned gold mines beneath the town. The Mine Tunnels. In the mine tunnels, aโฆ
Weapon (handaxe), very rare You have a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Proficiency with a Handaxe 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. Vex. If you hit a creature with this weapon and deal damageโฆ
You take control of the weather within 5 miles of you for the duration. You must be outdoors to cast this spell, and it ends early if you go indoors. When you cast the spell, you change the current weather conditions, which are determined by the DM. You can change precipitation, temperature, and wind. It takes 1d4 ร 10 minutes for the new conditions to take effect. Once they do so, you can changeโฆ
For many years it was assumed that ankylosaurs used their clubs exclusively to fight off predators. However, recent studies of Zuul โs holotype have revealed that several healed injuries were likely the result of tail-club attacks from other Zuul. This indicates that it engaged in intraspecific combat, although its club was undoubtedly also used as a defensive weapon. Additionally, anโฆ
Weapon (any simple or martial), common An alchemical process has bonded silver to this magic weapon. When you score a Critical Hit with it against a creature that is shape-shifted, the weapon deals one additional die of damage. Weapons Name Simple Melee Weapons Silvered Club | 1d4 Bludgeoning | Light | Slow Silvered Dagger | 1d4 Piercing | Finesse, Light, Thrown (Range 20/60) | Nick โฆ
Map 3.3: Zulkir Thrul's Demiplane View Player Version When the characters walk through the shadowy door, read or paraphrase the following: Sconces shed soft, yellow light over this beautifully furnished office, which boasts oak furniture upholstered in maroon velvet. A gleaming desk sits to the south, along with nearby seats and a plush armchair. A wraparound sofa and a table bearing crystalโฆ
Wondrous Item, Legendary This cube is 3 inches across and radiates palpable magical energy. The six sides of the cube are each keyed to a different plane of existence, one of which is the Material Plane. The other sides are linked to planes determined by the DM. The cube has 3 charges and regains 1d3 expended charges daily at dawn. As a Magic action, you can expend 1 of the cubeโs charges to castโฆ
Characters in a party whose patron is a trickster gain the following perks. Compensation. A trickster group patron pays you as a way of binding you to them and ensuring your continued loyalty. On average, the trickster pays each member of your group 4 GP per day (enough to sustain a Wealthy lifestyle). They might bestow additional gifts such as gemstones, art objects, or Common or Uncommon magicโฆ
Weapon (any simple or martial), rare You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The weapon deals an extra 3d6 damage of the weaponโs type if the target is a Dragon. Weapons Name Simple Melee Weapons Dragon Slayer Club | 1d4 Bludgeoning | Light | Slow Dragon Slayer Dagger | 1d4 Piercing | Finesse, Light, Thrown (Range 20/60) | Nick โฆ
You place a curse on a creature that you can see within range. Until the spell ends, you deal an extra 1d6 Necrotic damage to the target whenever you hit it with an attack roll. Also, choose one ability when you cast the spell. The target has Disadvantage on ability checks made with the chosen ability. If the target drops to 0 Hit Points before this spell ends, you can take a Bonus Action on aโฆ
Origin Feat You gain proficiency in any combination of three skills or tools of your choice. Repeatable. You can take this feat more than once. Notes: Proficiency in three skills or tools
Weapon (any simple or martial), varies (requires attunement) Bound into this weapon is a spell of level 8 or lower. The spell is determined when the weapon is created and must belong to the Conjuration, Divination, Evocation, Necromancy, or Transmutation school of magic. The weapon has 6 charges and regains 1d6 expended charges daily at dawn. While holding the weapon, you can expend 1 charge toโฆ
The tables here bear writing supplies and coins. Three serpentine figures are writing furiously. In this scriptorium, three Sarrukh Tyrants (see appendix B) scribe Spell Scrolls to help Szass Tamโs cause. They fight the characters on noticing them. Treasure. The tables hold three sets of Calligrapherโs Supplies, as well as Ink and Parchment. The tables also contain three Spell Scrolls ofโฆ
| Skill | Ability | Example Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Acrobatics | Dexterity | Stay on your feet in a tricky situation, or perform an acrobatic stunt. |
| Animal Handling | Wisdom | Calm or train an animal, or get an animal to behave in a certain way. โฆ |
The Zhentarimโalso known as the Black Networkโis a loose affiliation of merchants, mercenaries, and malefactors. When a caravan needs escorts, a noble needs bodyguards, or a city needs soldiers, the Zhentarim provides the best-trained fighting forces money can buy. If the cargo is shady or the cause is questionable, the Zhentarim doesnโt mind one bitโif thereโs money to be made, Zhents willโฆ
Weapon (handaxe), varies (requires attunement) Bound into this weapon is a spell of level 8 or lower. The spell is determined when the weapon is created and must belong to the Conjuration, Divination, Evocation, Necromancy, or Transmutation school of magic. The weapon has 6 charges and regains 1d6 expended charges daily at dawn. While holding the weapon, you can expend 1 charge to cast its spell.โฆ
Bookcases filled with weathered tomes surround a reading table here. Two bulky serpentine figures peruse the volumes on the shelves. Two Arisen Sarrukhs (see appendix B) search through these books about necromancy, seeking to better understand Szass Tamโs ritual. The sarrukhs fight the characters on noticing them. Treasure. The books contain all the Necromancy spells in the Playerโs Handbook. Aโฆ
Armor (ring mail), legendary You have a +3 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.
Spells Prepared. You determine what spells you can prepare for each class individually, as if you were a single-classed member of that class. If you are a level 4 Ranger / level 3 Sorcerer, for example, you can prepare five level 1 Ranger spells, and you can prepare six Sorcerer spells of level 1 or 2 (as well as four Sorcerer cantrips). Each spell you prepare is associated with one of yourโฆ
Weapon (greataxe), varies (requires attunement) Bound into this weapon is a spell of level 8 or lower. The spell is determined when the weapon is created and must belong to the Conjuration, Divination, Evocation, Necromancy, or Transmutation school of magic. The weapon has 6 charges and regains 1d6 expended charges daily at dawn. While holding the weapon, you can expend 1 charge to cast itsโฆ
Renown is an optional rule you can use to track charactersโ standing, individually or as a party, within a particular group, such as a faction, an organization, or a community. A characterโs or partyโs Renown Score starts at 0, then increases as characters earn favor and reputation with respect to the group. You can tie benefits to a characterโs renown, including ranks, titles, and access toโฆ
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