List of Stat Block from the Dr Dhrolin’s Dictionary of Dinosaurs.

Large Beast (Thyreophoran), Unaligned AC 20 (Extensive Osteoderms) Initiative -3 (7) HP 72 (10d10 + 22) Speed 20 ft.

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↓ Use Minimum Hit Points and Damage Rolls for this creature.

† See the appendix.

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…

Human, Male, 35 (Commoner) A skilled stonemason who would give anything to have his beloved daughter back in his arms. “Clearly anxious, his calloused hands shake and his voice wobbles with raw emotion.”

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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 it’s his destiny to rule Thay and use its living people as fodder for his undead armies. History An eloquent and inventive wizard, Szass Tam rose…

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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 Tam’s ritual. The sarrukhs fight the characters on noticing them. Treasure. The books contain all the Necromancy spells in the Player’s Handbook. A…

For many years it was assumed that ankylosaurs used their clubs exclusively to fight off predators. However, recent studies of Zuul ’s 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, an…

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This room bears trunks and crates. These trunks contain 50 Rations total.

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A cackling undead form lopes toward you, followed by severed body parts that crawl and squirm in a mass of rotting flesh. One Wight and three Swarms of Zombie Limbs emerge from the graves and attack. Add one additional Swarm of Zombie Limbs for each victim who died in the previous encounter at your table. If four or more victims died across all tables, add a Wight instead.

Armor (double mail), uncommon Metal armor made of songsteel rings like a bell or chime when it clangs against an object. When wearing the armor, you can call out to Volund as a Bonus Action. Until the end of your next turn, you take 5 less damage from all attacks that hit you. Once you use this feature, you must finish a Long Rest before you can use it again. Also called tvifold brynja, the rings…

Read or paraphrases the following: Zulkir Thrul leans forward, the gravity of her words reflected in her formal tone and posture. “Thank you for joining this cause. You’re now operatives of Operation Deadfall. Before I describe the parameters of our undertaking, think of code names for yourselves and your group. Wynston and I will refer to you by these code names at all times; we will never use…

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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 it’s his destiny to rule Thay and use its living people as fodder for his undead armies.

Weapon (morningstar), very rare You have a +3 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…