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long trek up into the mountains to collect the spring water, but recently a large troll has moved into the area and the villagers have been too afraid to travel there. Because of this, supplies of the spring water are now at an all-time low.
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The sacred water from the Opu Opu Spring has always been famous for its healing properties. Villagers would come from all around and make the
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of psychic dissonance in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the
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An emerald dragon’s assault on a fire giant has attracted the attention of the giant’s clan, and now the dragon seeks aid.
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Villagers have been going missing, and then are
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
psychic dissonance in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 31 (9d6);{"diceNotation":"9d6", "rollType":"damage
riders.
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An emerald dragon’s assault on a fire giant has attracted the attention of the giant’s clan, and now the dragon seeks aid.
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Villagers have been going missing, and then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Unwelcome Party While making their way across the village, the characters are accosted by a throng of panicked villagers fearful of the newcomers. Read or paraphrase the following: As you move
through town, a handful of murmuring villagers follow you at a distance. More villagers emerge from houses on all sides, and soon you’re surrounded by a small mob. A farmer carrying a pitchfork points at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
House Occupants If the characters explore a residence other than Mad Mary’s townhouse (area E3) or the burgomaster’s mansion (area E4), roll a d20 and consult the following table to determine the
house’s occupants. Occupants of Houses in Barovia d20 Occupants 1—3 None 4—8 2d4 swarms of rats 9—16 Barovian villagers 17—20 2d4 Strahd zombies (see appendix D) Rats A house infested with rats looks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
needs the new lock for his treasure chest in area 8. Kill the Blob (see area 3). If the characters provide Hark with proof of the black pudding’s demise, he releases all the villagers into their custody.
). Hark has collected all the weapons and shields belonging to the captured villagers and stashed the equipment in a western alcove behind rocks. Characters who search the cache find nine spears, five
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
villagers, a green dragon wyrmling has hatched from an egg in Death-at-Sunset’s lair. The wyrmling’s presence has corrupted the forest and lured other evil creatures to the area; he has also captured the
the past few months, the inhabitants of Redwood Watch, now a village, have noticed the forest’s trees growing sickly. In the past month, five villagers have disappeared in the grove. The first was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. As years passed, more settlers were drawn to the area as word spread that the wizard and his apprentices offered excellent protection against marauding orcs and monsters. The village is smaller now
there for a long time, but for almost a year now, the villagers have seen lights through the windows at night and heard unearthly sounds. A few claim to have seen a blue dragon lingering in the sky
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
characters might be locals. Or they might be dragon hunters who’ve heard of a black dragon in the area, a threat they’re determined to end. To begin the adventure, read or paraphrase the following text
. Sizzling streams of acid flow down the streets. Villagers rush about, shouting for loved ones and struggling to contain the damage.
Near the shore, flames leap from the windows of a low-roofed building
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
villagers’ tracks or are given directions discover a gaping cave mouth on the south face of a rocky hill topped with pine trees. Characters who use this entrance arrive in area 1 of the Dripping
Dripping Caves The hills around Nightstone are riddled with caves. The villagers hid in the Dripping Caves, located a mile north of Nightstone, after the cloud giant attack. Characters who follow the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. As years passed, more settlers were drawn to the area as word spread that the wizard and his apprentices offered excellent protection against marauding orcs and monsters. The village is smaller now
there for a long time, but for almost a year now, the villagers have seen lights through the windows at night and heard unearthly sounds. A few claim to have seen a blue dragon lingering in the sky
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, and others haggle over the finer lumber here, and wagons carry supplies. See areas 2, area 3, and area 4 for more information about the tavern, the stable, and the shrine. The well is 40 feet deep
, cold, and pure. Five human guards loyal to the Cult of the Dragon keep an eye out here at all times, making sure that villagers do as they are told. If the guards are confronted, one runs to fetch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
it and radiated magic under the scrutiny of detect magic spells, but its properties and purpose couldn’t be ascertained. The villagers assumed it was a relic of some bygone age or kingdom and left it
alone. Three days ago, a cloud giant castle passed over Nightstone and dropped large rocks on the settlement and its keep. Unable to defend themselves against the bombardment, villagers who weren’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
tight spiral. This route is used regularly to bring supplies to Arauthator’s minions, so the steps are clear and easy to climb. Supplies are carried down strapped to villagers’ backs, or lowered in
of the room. Additionally, a bed of piled furs has been arranged in the southwest corner, from which the sound of loud coughing can be heard when the characters enter the chamber. Villagers who suffer
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
":"recharge", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of psychic dissonance in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save
emerald dragon’s assault on a fire giant has attracted the attention of the giant’s clan, and now the dragon seeks aid.
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Villagers have been going missing, and then are found weeks
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of psychic dissonance in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 56
’s assault on a fire giant has attracted the attention of the giant’s clan, and now the dragon seeks aid.
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Villagers have been going missing, and then are found weeks later roaming the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
pure. Five human guards loyal to the Cult of the Dragon keep an eye out here at all times, making sure that villagers do as they are told. If the guards are confronted, one runs to fetch Captain
Othelstan as the villagers flee. Only the wheelwright Gundalin sticks around to watch, and even he does so from behind a heavy wooden oxcart. Timing the Departure
How long can the characters dawdle? The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
’ heroism is remembered to this day; the villagers share all the following information if the characters ask about the council members. Armin Whisperwind. Armin (Medium Scout) left Redwood Watch to
investigate reports of the grove’s corruption a month ago. He never returned. The villagers worry something terrible befell him, saying the skilled elf tracker would never have abandoned Redwood Watch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
in the nearby watchtowers (area 2a). Footprints Characters who search the area west of the drawbridge see several humanoid tracks in the grass and dirt. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check
reveals that most of the tracks (made by several dozen fleeing villagers) lead north. A successful check also reveals smaller humanoid tracks (made by roughly a dozen goblins) heading from the north
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Shadows of Sithicus
action and succeed on a DC 10 Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion) check, they can convince Greeve and the bugbears to leave the area peacefully. Greeve truthfully denies any interaction with the missing villagers. The blood was already here when they arrived a few hours ago.
Fight or Talk? The enemies start the encounter Hostile. When Greeve sees the characters, she tells them to leave, for this area now belongs to her. If the characters attack or don’t leave quickly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
this cavern. The villagers fear for their lives but can’t escape the Dripping Caves until the monsters in area 1 are defeated. Every few hours, one of the ogres enters the cave, grabs a prisoner, and
bat guano. Ten-foot-high ledges surround the pit and form raised alcoves to the north, east, and south. Huddled in these alcoves are thirty Nightstone villagers. The villagers are prisoners of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. Lord Viallis is well known in the village, though any people the characters talk to describe the retired noble as a quiet person who keeps to himself. All the villagers know about the tragedy of
villagers are aware, though construction and renovations are slowly ongoing, and Viallis is known to have a number of workers living at the tower. (Viallis’s talk of rebuilding the abandoned tower is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
3. Larder The supplies that the villagers provide for Arauthator and his minions are stored here—mostly dried and frozen fish, whale, seal, walrus, and giant squid, plus furs that the kobolds fashion
a decorative belt buckle—bits and pieces that the villagers have pulled from the stomachs of sharks or giant octopuses that have fed on explorers lost to the Sea of Moving Ice. Also stockpiled in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
3. Larder The supplies that the villagers provide for Arauthator and his minions are stored here — mostly dried and frozen fish, whale, seal, walrus, and giant squid, plus furs that the kobolds
, and a decorative belt buckle — bits and pieces that the villagers have pulled from the stomachs of sharks or giant octopuses that have fed on explorers lost to the Sea of Moving Ice. Also stockpiled in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Exiting Xonthal’s Tower The teleport circle in area 14 can take the characters back to any level of the tower (areas 8 to area 13). The teleport circles in those areas can take them back to the
characters teleport to the sundial, they are greeted by the terrible sound of villagers screaming, a dragon roaring, and lightning bolts tearing houses to splinters. When they reach the edge of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Exiting Xonthal’s Tower The teleport circle in area 14 can take the characters back to any level of the tower (areas 8 to 13). The teleport circles in those areas can take them back to the sundial
characters teleport to the sundial, they are greeted by the terrible sound of villagers screaming, a dragon roaring, and lightning bolts tearing houses to splinters. When they reach the edge of the garden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
dozen empty bedrolls lie on the dusty floor.
Frescoes. Faded frescoes cover the walls, depicting villagers and farmers being terrorized by a giant bat.
7b. Crypt This area contains a cobweb-draped
leading to this area notice a 1-inch-diameter hole bored through it a few inches above the floor. This hole allowed the ancient vampire to enter and leave its lair in mist form. 7a. Hall of Retreat If they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Mixing up the Thieves If the characters pass through the village mentioned in the “Temple Approach” section, they might discover that one of the villagers is one of Mack Francache’s thieves, left
temple. While there, they secretly try to direct the characters toward rescuing the imprisoned thieves. Mack Francache the wererat prisoner (area 9) might instead be a lycanthrope of some kind never
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
(mostly bats) and a few unlucky humanoids, including some recently eaten villagers. A search of the area yields no treasure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
tight spiral. This route is used regularly to bring supplies to Arauthator’s minions, so the steps are clear and easy to climb. Supplies are carried down strapped to villagers’ backs, or lowered in
center of the room. Additionally, a bed of piled furs has been arranged in the southwest corner, from which the sound of loud coughing can be heard when the characters enter the chamber. Villagers who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Temple Approach From the point at which the characters arrive outside the temple, they find themselves within striking distance of a small, isolated village. The villagers—quiet, nervous folk—can
provide lodging, meager supplies to trade, and directions to the temple. From the village, a two-mile trek along a seldom-used road ends at the edge of a fen. A general bleakness hangs over this area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Ismark (LG male human veteran) is a young man who sits by himself at a corner table, sipping his wine. Other villagers call him “Ismark the Lesser” because he has lived in the shadow of his father for
they agree to help, he takes them to the burgomaster’s residence (area E4). He wants the characters to help him escort Ireena to Vallaki, a settlement in the heart of the valley, beyond the view of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
burgomaster, owns a beautiful white bridal gown (see chapter 5, area N3p). The baroness, eager to please, is willing to give up her dress for a good cause, although her husband won’t allow it and could
care less about Krezk’s problems. If the characters don’t accompany Anna on her quest, her expedition falls prey to the perils of the wilderness and never returns. Krezkov sends more villagers to find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
bridge. With nowhere to hide, the people in the village lowered the drawbridge and fled north. In the event of an attack, the villagers are supposed to retreat to the keep; with the bridge out, that
was no longer an option. North of Nightstone, about a mile away, are some bat caves. The villagers probably hid there. Several guards stationed in the village fled north with the villagers. Once the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
offers to lead them to Boss Hark if they promise to kill Hark and help Snigbat become the new boss. Snigbat knows where Hark keeps his treasure (area 8) but doesn’t share this information with the
characters in the hopes that she might get it. Development If the characters form an alliance with Snigbat and dispose of Hark, Snigbat asks them to slay the ogres in the main cavern (area 1), since she