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typically require only half the suggested payment, while especially dangerous tasks might require a greater gift. Creatures rarely accept tasks that seem suicidal.
After the creature completes the
task, or when the agreed-upon duration of service expires, the creature returns to its home plane after reporting back to you if possible. If you are unable to agree on a price for the creature’s service, the creature immediately returns to its home plane.
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creature completes the task, or when the agreed-upon duration of service expires, the creature returns to its home plane after reporting back to you, if appropriate to the task and if possible. If you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
descending 20 feet to a landing. Set into the back wall of the landing is a Netherese calendar stone. Beyond this landing, the staircase resumes its descent, stopping at three more landings of bare stone and descending a total of 100 feet before arriving at area 2.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
Treasure Geonids hide their treasure at the back of their lairs. A thorough search of the deepest cave uncovers 2d10 gp worth of stone jewelry and art objects (carved figurines, talismans, and the
coiled serpent god (25 gp). Only one such relic can be found. A geonid stole it from the Shrine of Fangs, and its return completes a quest (see “Shrine of Fangs”).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
action—it can do nothing else on that turn. After reforming, the animated armor resumes attacking. This continues as long as any character remains in this area. Each time a suit of armor is destroyed
, roll a d6. On a roll of 6, a large bloodstone rolls out of the armor as its pieces fall to the ground. If the bloodstone is carried out of this area, either path leads the characters back to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. Reassembling takes a suit’s entire action—it can do nothing else on that turn. After reforming, the animated armor resumes attacking. This continues as long as any character remains in this area Each time
the characters back to the sundial. If the characters leave the area without a bloodstone, both paths curve away and bring them back here after a short walk. If the characters leave marks, items, or companions behind in this area, all the same conditions apply here as in area 1.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
tlexolotls, the volcanic threats cease, and the characters find their travels back to Etizalan free of volcanic dangers. If the warriors from Etizalan survived, they ask to accompany the characters
. Back in Etizalan, Ameyali is eager to hear the characters’ story. So long as the volcanic threats to the region have ended, she rewards the characters with 250 gp each regardless of whether her town’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Grateful Grippli Having done what they came to do, the characters are free to take their leave of the grippli anytime; once regular traffic resumes between the trading post and Candlekeep, the heroes
have no trouble finding a ship that will carry them back to the library. In the meantime, if the characters prevented one or more eggs in the brood pools from being killed, the returning grippli are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Awarding Experience Points Defeating the goblin ambushers and finding the Cragmaw hideout completes a story milestone. When the party arrives at the hideout, award each character 75 XP. Make sure the
messenger told him that someone named the Black Spider was paying the Cragmaws to watch out for the dwarf Gundren Rockseeker, capture him, and send him and anything he was carrying back to King Grol
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
in-game explanation. Monsters don’t attack the character, who returns the favor. On returning, the player resumes playing as if the absence never happened. Narrative Contrivance. Decide the character
reporting back to the party’s patron. Substitute Player. With the absent player’s consent, have another player run the missing player’s character, or run the character yourself if you feel you can do so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
not silenced during the surprise round, the orc retreats back to the cave to warn the others. The marauders in the cave include Brughor Axe-Biter (an orc with 30 hit points), six ordinary orcs, and a
Wyvern Tor completes a quest given to the party by Townmaster Harbin Wester in Phandalin, and it delivers on a promise to Hamun Kost at Old Owl Well. Divide 1,250 XP equally among the characters if the party deals with the orcs and the ogre.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
machinery is repaired. The iron lever set into the western wall is normally in the “down” position. Moving it to the “up” position activates the trap and raises the elevator. Sliding it back down
reach the top of the shaft, and the machinery doesn’t stop until the elevator completes its journey. A secret door in the north wall is easy to spot from this side (no ability check required) and opens into area K27.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
a greater gift. Creatures rarely accept tasks that seem suicidal. After the creature completes the task, or when the agreed-upon duration of service expires, the creature returns to its home plane
after reporting back to you if possible. If you are unable to agree on a price for the creature’s service, the creature immediately returns to its home plane.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
especially dangerous tasks might require a greater gift. Creatures rarely accept tasks that seem suicidal. After the creature completes the task, or when the agreed-upon duration of service expires, the
creature returns to its home plane after reporting back to you, if appropriate to the task and if possible. If you are unable to agree on a price for the creature’s service, the creature immediately
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
especially dangerous tasks might require a greater gift. Creatures rarely accept tasks that seem suicidal. After the creature completes the task, or when the agreed-upon duration of service expires, the
creature returns to its home plane after reporting back to you, if appropriate to the task and if possible. If you are unable to agree on a price for the creature’s service, the creature immediately
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
a greater gift. Creatures rarely accept tasks that seem suicidal. After the creature completes the task, or when the agreed-upon duration of service expires, the creature returns to its home plane
after reporting back to you if possible. If you are unable to agree on a price for the creature’s service, the creature immediately returns to its home plane.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
surprise the raiders in the cave. If the sentry spots the characters sneaking up, or if an attack fails to take the sentry out, the sentry shouts a warning and retreats back to the cave, joining the
cave holds 180 sp, 15 ep, and three vials of perfume worth 5 gp each. Harbin Wester’s Quest Defeating the marauders at Wyvern Tor completes a quest given to the party by Townmaster Harbin Wester in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
named Ghom. As punishment, the king’s sorcerers banished Ch’gakare and Ghom to the Nine Hells, but the two fought their way back home. On his return, Ch’gakare chopped off the king’s head and turned
the top of the statue reveals a star-shaped indentation on the back of its head. Those who have seen the gold lever in area 61 recognize the lever’s star-shaped handle as a perfect match. If the lever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
two ambush drakes (see appendix D) strung out in a mob that stretches 50 feet. This procession with leaping and whirling kobolds completes one circuit around the temple approximately every eight
minutes (two minutes per side). Group C consists of four cultists and four kobolds clustered tightly around the temple’s back door. Their meager fire produces little flame, instead creating prodigious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
two ambush drakes (see appendix D) strung out in a mob that stretches 50 feet. This procession with leaping and whirling kobolds completes one circuit around the temple approximately every eight
minutes (two minutes per side). Group C consists of four cultists and four kobolds clustered tightly around the temple’s back door. Their meager fire produces little flame, instead creating prodigious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
check, the party completes the disarmament. The characters can retry failed checks, but if they accumulate three failures, Kalista dismisses them with a sigh, insisting she can handle the rest of the
toward the back of the shop is roped off and bears a hastily scrawled sign that reads, “WARNING! FIRE GHOST. STAY OUT!” Inside the storeroom, jumbled goods cram floor-to-ceiling shelves.
Shop Services
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
orders the imp to follow the group invisibly after it completes its demolition work and report back when they’ve located the Bleeding Citadel. At that point, Mephistopheles sends an ice devil into Avernus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
construction yet elegant in form. It is intricately carved to resemble bundled branches and twigs, with a tiny songbird perched on one end of its back. There used to be five carved songbirds perched
adventurers later found it and hid it in hopes of returning when they had a means of getting it out of the dungeon, but they didn’t make it back. Finding the throne and informing Volo of its whereabouts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Old Owl Well completes a quest given to the party by Daran Edermath in Phandalin. Divide 200 XP equally among the characters if the party parleys with Hamun Kost and reports back to Daran. Divide 800 XP equally among the characters if the party defeats Hamun Kost and his zombies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
characters to gather around the training helm atop the platform. Once the characters are in position, read or paraphrase the following: Saerthe steps back from the platform, holds their palms outward, and
proud, among others. A long, smartly crafted bronze mustache completes his ensemble.
Quote: “If you’re looking for a quick answer, I’m probably not the best place to find it.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, rough-hewn tunnels carved into the sides of cisterns. The underground river then resumes its natural course, eventually emptying into the Underdark. Creatures can walk along a stone ledge that hugs the
first arrive, the throne faces the room’s curved back wall, which has rows of pale white crystals embedded in it. These crystals project the flickering, spectral image of the Yawning Portal’s taproom, as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
the event. Give inspiration to any character who successfully completes the course. Sea Dock Security Level: Green (Visitor Rank) or Above, Blue (Sailor Rank) or Above for the Cargo Area This
throughout the day as the characters attempt to complete their orientation tasks, running other cadets through a variety of training programs. Characters can report back to her after completing their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
remnants were driven back into the dungeons under their stronghold, the Temple of Elemental Evil. The forces of good, under the command of Prince Thrommel IV of Furyondy, besieged the temple, which
includes a tunic of varying length, sometimes worn with close-fitting trousers. A cape or cloak, usually featuring patterns of ovals or diamonds, completes the ensemble. The cuisine of the Central
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
mostly, with a few orc and dwarf bones). The staircase resumes on the opposite side of the ledge, climbing another 150 feet to area 2. In the back of its lair, the chimera has a nest of bones, bits of
feet in width and has no railing, climbs in a straight line, passing above the sealed adamantine doors of the forge (area 28) and never once doubling back on itself until it reaches the outer walls of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw as the south end of the path collapses, blocking the way to area R7. On a successful save, the creature safely dodges back into area R3. On a failed save, it takes
in violet flames. To the east lies a shattered stone door, and north of it gapes a tunnel that leads back to the catacomb entrance. At the west end of the room stands a statue of a rearing horse and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the center of the room. The chair behind the desk is comfortably padded and has the symbol of a roaring bear stitched into its back cushion. If the burgomaster has not been drawn elsewhere, he is here
quills. It also holds thick books of tax records dating back to the times of the baron’s father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. The baron wears a signet ring and carries three keys: one that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
owlbear to stop attacking. The owlbear resumes its attack if it is damaged, threatened, or commanded to do so by Claugiyliamatar or a Gnawbones druid. C3. Gnawbones Camp A small black iron cauldron
uses an action to make a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Animal Handling) convinces the spider to stop attacking. The spider resumes its attack if it is damaged, threatened, or commanded to do so by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
of winter scenes. Set into the back wall is a door inscribed with a large snowflake. A single word is carved into the lintel above it.
Characters who succeed on a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check
cruelty, such as by refusing to kill the elders, defending them, or doing nothing whatsoever. The Test Ends. After 1 hour, everyone with a symbol of Auril hovering above their head is teleported back
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
completed her transformation into a lichen lich, she had no more need of it. At the back of the cave lurks a strange bundle of white poison ivy with a single bulbous eye in the center (use the death tyrant
Zuggtmoy (see “Malady of Zuggtmoy” earlier in the adventure). The vision is fleeting, and characters who experience it find themselves back inside the faerie ring when it concludes. L6. Flooded Cavern A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
until the trick is reset by shoving the prop back into the coffin, which also contains the jester’s ashes. Ramp. A portion of the ceiling can swing down on a hinge, forming a ramp leading from area
or have the poisoned condition for 1 hour. A Purify Food and Drink spell cleans the fountain and causes its waters to run clear for 1 hour, after which its spout resumes its putrid flow. B37: Embalming