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Faerie Dragon (Older)
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
for treasure and good company, and a puckish sense of humor. Travelers can play to a faerie dragon’s draconic nature by offering it “treasure” in the form of sweets, baked goods
years
Green
21–30 years
Blue
31–40 years
Indigo
41–50 years
Violet
51 years or more
Faerie Dragon (Younger)
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Friendly and Bright. A faerie dragon has a sharp mind, a fondness for treasure and good company, and a puckish sense of humor. Travelers can play to a faerie dragon’s draconic nature by offering
years or less
Orange
6–10 years
Yellow
11–20 years
Green
21–30 years
Blue
31–40 years
Indigo
41–50 years
Violet
51 years or more
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Short or Long Rest). Auril causes a magical blast of cold air to erupt from her hand. Each creature in a 60-foot cone must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw, taking 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8
ice crystal that hovers in a space within 5 feet of her. Auril then targets a creature she can see within 60 feet of the crystal. The target must succeed on a DC 21 Charisma saving throw or become
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Spellcasting. Auril’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 21, +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks
incapable of showing mercy or compassion. Play her as a supremely cold and unfeeling entity.
Have Auril speak only when necessary. The less she talks, the less risk you have of unintentionally
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tail", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 21 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone
90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or fall unconscious for 10 minutes. This effect ends for a creature if the creature takes damage or someone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
of existence. More than warmongers, these diabolical tyrants concoct intricate plots that play out among fiendish battlefields, infernal politics, and mortal conspiracies. Pit fiends are the nobility
underestimate mortal foes—a failing that can lead to their downfall. Pit Fiend Large Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil
AC 21 Initiative +14 (24)
HP 337 (27d10 + 189)
Speed 30 ft., Fly 60 ft.
Mod
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
ship, the Sea Ghost. The ship is away from the house when the characters explore it, though evidence of its moorings can be discovered in the secret caverns below. The ship comes into play in the
27 and area 28 to protect the smuggled goods. The others break into two groups. Two bandits and a scout wait in area 21 to ambush intruders. The second hobgoblin keeps watch at area 30, but runs to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Bestiary Many terrors lurk in the shadows—some in the corner of perception, and others beyond the Material Plane. This chapter presents stat blocks for a host of threats that can play a role in
Unspeakable horror
9 Jiangshi
10 Dullahan
12 Relentless juggernaut
13 Loup garou
19 Lesser star spawn emissary
21 Greater star spawn emissary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
possible ability scores, from 1 to 30. Ability Scores and Modifiers Table Score Modifier 1 -5 2-3 -4 4-5 -3 6-7 -2 8-9 -1 10-11 +0 12-13 +1 14-15 +2 16-17 +3 18-19 +4 20-21 +5 22-23 +6 24-25 +7 26-27 +8
every attack roll, ability check, and saving throw, ability modifiers come up in play more often than their associated scores.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
familiars, since they are viewed as symbols of wisdom and sound judgment. Sphinxes and archons are the rare nonhumanoids that play a significant role in the leadership and operation of the guild. Azorius
Arrester (veteran or knight) MM 3 Precognitive mage GGR 5 Felidar GGR 6 Lawmage GGR 11 Sphinx of judgment (gynosphinx) MM 14 Archon of the Triumvirate GGR 17 Androsphinx MM 21 Isperia GGR
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
than to sleep and dream upon my hoard with the warmth of a full belly. Let those who would disturb me beware!
4 Ah, if these foolish creatures only knew they were but pawns in the games I play
Spellcasting Age Spell Save DC Spells Known
Young 16 bane, heat metal, hypnotic pattern, suggestion
Adult 19 bane, dominate person, heat metal, hypnotic pattern, suggestion
Ancient 21 bane, dominate person, heat metal, hypnotic pattern, power word stun, suggestion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and play in this lava pool. They also climb up to area 36d and do cannonballs into the lava from the top of the 30-foot-high ledge. 40c. Teleport Trap Destination A creature teleported to this
appendix A) and seven magma mephits frolic in this lava pool and watch for intruders in areas 18 and 21. If intruders are detected, the mephits incite the lava children into climbing up the walls to attack the new arrivals, while the mephits use their breath weapons and keep their distance.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
arm with a mind of its own 03–04 Wearable blanket with sleeves and a hood 05–06 Small, rectangular device that can record and play back audio of up to 1 minute in length 07–08 Glow-in-the-dark ink
produces a 15-foot cone of bright light for up to 1 hour every 24 hours 17–18 Colorful toy ray gun with lights and sounds 19–20 Bottle of fizzy, sweet-tasting liquid 21–22 Map of an unexplored star
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
all the above penalties are successfully applied, Tiamat is effectively reduced to a challenge rating 21 foe—but that’s still a deadly fight for four 15th-level characters. Without all five reductions
try again to free her. Ruthless Play and High Stakes. Except as noted, Tiamat should not be arbitrarily weakened in the interest of a fair fight. Presenting the Dragon Queen as anything less than a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
20. The table shows how many items of each rarity are meant to be handed out during each of the four tiers of play. Artifacts are omitted from the table because they are most often used as plot devices
take characters from level 1 to 4 might include fourteen items rather than eleven, in the expectation that three items won’t be found. Magic Items Awarded by Level Character Level (Tier of Play
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
in the pot. Each player rolls three dice. Play then proceeds clockwise around the table, with the host of the game going last. On their turn, a player can choose to “stand” or “roll.” If the player
stands, the next player can take a turn. A player who rolls takes an additional die and rolls it. If the total of their dice exceeds 21, they “bust” and are out of the game. Otherwise they can keep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
of humor. Travelers can play to a faerie dragon’s draconic nature by offering it “treasure” in the form of sweets, baked goods, and baubles in exchange for information or safe passage through its
mature. Dragon Color Age Range Red 5 years or less Orange 6–10 years Yellow 11–20 years Green 21–30 years Blue 31–40 years Indigo 41–50 years Violet 51 years or more Faerie Dragon
Tiny dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
particular tier of play. You can change the creature type and other features of these stat blocks to customize the antagonists for your campaign. For example, you could change the veiled presence’s
dealt to necrotic, and give the villain a frightful aspect rather than a theme of divine judgment. Descriptions of these sample villains are below. Ambitious Assassin Appropriate for tier 1 play
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
has made two allied contacts. 21+ Character has made three allied contacts. Contacts are NPCs who now share a bond with the character. Each one either owes the character a favor or has some reason to
if that character doesn’t come into play. Alternatively, you can allow the player to make an NPC into a contact on the spot, after carousing. When the characters are in the area in which they caroused
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Example of Play These pages present a short example of play, similar to the ones in the Player’s Handbook, to illustrate how everything outlined in the “How to Run a Session” section works in
?
Jared: Six. Auro, what’s your Initiative?
Amy: I got a 14.
Russell: Shreeve goes on 5.
Maeve: A natural 20 gives me a 21!
Phillip: 19 for Gareth.
3 The DM rolls Initiative just once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
embodiment of winter’s cruelty, she is incapable of showing mercy or compassion. Play her as a supremely cold and unfeeling entity. Have Auril speak only when necessary. The less she talks, the less risk
. Auril (First Form)
Medium monstrosity, neutral evil
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 95 (10d8 + 50)
Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
21 (+5)
INT
24
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
tripping or distracting—are permitted but are considered poor play. Using magic and supernatural abilities is not only allowed but expected. Prizes. As long as at least one character wins a contest, the
with intense heat. A creature that ends its turn touching the ground of the lava field takes 21 (6d6) fire damage. At the start of the contest’s second round, a volcano erupts, sending large boulders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
attack to seize more territory. Fears of a Xanathar Guild offensive emerging from Skullport also play in the back of Azrok’s mind. Meanwhile, Lurkana searches for aid in finding the duergar thieves
who stole the dagger of blindsight and returning it to her. SIDE QUEST: RETRIEVE AZROK'S DAGGER
Adventurers who enter western Stromkuhldur (area 21) are brought before Azrok and Lurkana (in area 21n
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
characters to play Ras Nsi and Fenthaza against one another. If the characters answered Yahru’s questions angrily or arrogantly, they are taken to Ras Nsi. If they reacted in a calm, civil manner
21. The characters find a folded-up piece of parchment hidden on the dead prisoner. On one side, it bears a crude map of the temple. Temple Roster Area Creature(s) Notes 1 Nahth (type 1 yuan-ti
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
include a soft bed, a rug, a bookshelf, and a large, compartmentalized chest containing folded clothing and ordinary personal effects. 21. Library Like most wizards, Sansuri has acquired books covering a
. 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
to door, gaining brief entry into the celebrations in exchange for performing a song or a short play. All adopt the guises of fey beings and the supposed rulers of the Feywild, such as Queen Titania
, Oberon, and Hyrsam, the Prince of Fools. Those inclined to remain sullen in the face of such frivolity had best stay home, for celebrants do their utmost to evoke a smile from those they meet. Ches 21
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Passersby are mortified. 16–18 Two kalashtar play dragonchess at an outdoor table. They move pieces without touching them. 19–21 A halfling chef stands in a large skycoach that is equipped with a stove
to operate an enormous tarrasque puppet as publicity for a new play at the Art Temple. 55–57 A horrified crowd is gathered around a burning effigy of King Boranel. No one claims responsibility for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
handle the danger. The conflict could play out according to this outline. Levels 1–4. Early in their adventures, the inquisitives have vivid dreams that reveal key details about cases they’re working on
Con 16 +3 +3
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 21 +5 +9
Wis 18 +4 +8
Cha 17 +3 +7
Skills Deception +7, Insight +8, Perception +8, Stealth +8
Resistances Psychic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Boon D12 4 21 4 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 20 +6 Words of Creation D12 4 22 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 Level 1: Bardic Inspiration You can supernaturally inspire others through words, music, or dance. This inspiration is
of a folk dance to coordinate the movement of allies in battle? Compose naughty limericks?
When you play a Bard, consider the style of artistic performance you favor, the moods you might invoke, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
D12 4 21 4 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 20 +6 Words of Creation D12 4 22 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 Level 1: Bardic Inspiration You can supernaturally inspire others through words, music, or dance. This inspiration is
a folk dance to coordinate the movement of allies in battle? Compose naughty limericks?
When you play a Bard, consider the style of artistic performance you favor, the moods you might invoke, and
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
during the course of play.
Once set, these properties last until the end of the attuned user’s next long rest.
(Our thanks to the D&D community for their suggestions for the properties of the
, you have 1 extra luck point.
Those around you perceive you as dishonest, even when you are completely truthful. You automatically fail Charisma checks.
21
If you drop to 0 hit points, a phantom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
guildmasters of Ravnica. Without exception, these are powerful creatures. In most campaigns, the guildmasters will come into play more often in negotiations and other social settings than in combat. Thus, each
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 25
Languages Common, Sphinx
Challenge 21 (33,000 XP)
Innate Spellcasting. Isperia’s innate spellcasting ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
lobe (areas B1–area B5) as seen from above. B6: Right Temporal Lobe Panpipes play an eerie melody as you approach. Folds in the wall narrow into a dim alcove. Shadows shift rhythmically, as if mimicking
Shalfi talks for more than a few moments are the hole he’s digging to “catch that dragon when he won’t expect it” and the music Shalfi likes to play on his panpipes when his arms get sore from digging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
healer’s kit with three uses remaining, several flasks of embalming chemicals, a polished scalpel that functions as a dagger, and any equipment the characters begin play with. Morte Tiny Undead
player describe what meal awaits their character. The dinner is laced with poison. A creature that partakes in any food or drink in this room must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
to hurl enormous, 200-pound rocks to land as close as possible to a target on the ground. If the characters refuse to play, the galeb duhr are disappointed and return to their rest. Development. The
with their sharp edges. Each creature in the cave makes a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) Slashing damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. This magical