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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Adventure Background A small, cozy stop along a well-traveled road, the village of Hubbleton is home to friendly folk who enjoy the bread and pastries prepared by Fill Flourforge. Unknown to these
townsfolk, Fill uses dragon fire to bake his goods. When the unruly gold dragon wyrmling that Fill is raising goes missing the same day Hubbleton’s newest confectionery goes up in smoke, the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Confectionery Conflagration To begin the adventure, read or paraphrase the following text aloud: A well-worn dirt road snakes through the village of Hubbleton, a community of crafters, farmers, and
lumberjacks gathered in simple buildings amid a forested landscape. Locals are hardworking and polite, acknowledging you with a smile or a nod as you make your way through the village.
As you round a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Chapter 2: Baker’s Doesn’t An adventure for
Level 3
characters
This adventure is designed to fill one or two sessions of play.
It can take place in any village with a nearby forest.
Andrew Kolb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Set the Stage As you start to develop your campaign, you’ll need to fill in the players on the basics. For easy distribution, compile essential information into a campaign handout. Such a handout
typically includes the following material: Any restrictions or new options for character creation, such as new or prohibited races. Any information in the backstory of your campaign that the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
laughter and upbeat music at the village circle. The characters arrive at the center of town, by following either Darrett’s lead or the flow of traffic, just in time to hear Mayor Raven Uth Vogler address
the crowd: Colorful banners and paper decorations shaped like kingfishers decorate the village circle. Temporary stalls sell food and colorful crafts, and in the center of the circle, an ancient tree
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
1. Create a Home Base See the “Settlements” section earlier in this chapter for guidance on building this settlement. A small town or village at the edge of the wilderness serves as a fine home base
at province scale (1 hex = 1 mile) with the home base near the center. Fill in the area within a day’s travel — about 25 to 30 miles — of the home base. Pepper it with two to four dungeons or similar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
An Uncertain Future Celebrations and enthusiasm fill Kalaman for days after the Dragon Army’s defeat, and its people begin to make hopeful plans for the future. Here are the plans of just a few of
. She hopes to see what can be salvaged and to plan the village’s restoration. Raven is committed to hosting a fantastic Kingfisher Festival in the village next year. Rookledust and Than. The gnomes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
dry and airy. Gear hangs from pegs on the walls to keep it off the ground. Lizardfolk are especially careful with their new, steel weapons, which rust quickly when exposed to dampness. They fill small
. When Rezmir first negotiated with the lizardfolk, they intended to move the entire village here, and built accordingly. As more bullywugs also flocked to the castle and the real situation became
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Mordentshire Mordentshire is the largest community in Mordent. Sturdy fisherfolk work the town docks and, after dusk, fill crowded tavern common rooms. Cold winds frequently blow in from Arden Bay
drawbridge of which extends over the Arden River. The bridge rises of its own accord to bar evil from entering. Crawford Near the village of Crawford, countless of ravens roost at Crawford Manor. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
been drawn to Barovia over the years, but they all die or disappear before long. Wolves, dire wolves, and werewolves prowl the Svalich Woods, and hungry bats fill the skies at night. The village of
fortified village of Krezk lies at the west end of the valley and is built around an old abbey. The village burgomaster is named Dmitri Krezkov. Wine is the lifeblood of Barovia—for some, it is the only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
dry and airy. Gear hangs from pegs on the walls to keep it off the ground. Lizardfolk are especially careful with their new, steel weapons, which rust quickly when exposed to dampness. They fill small
crowding. When Rezmir first negotiated with the lizardfolk, they intended to move the entire village here, and built accordingly. As more bullywugs also flocked to the castle and the real situation became
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
green dragon is terrorizing a forest settlement, murdering and eating someone each night before depositing the grisly remains in the village square.
2 Trolls are attacking trade caravans, stealing
acts of mischief with the promise of rich rewards.
5 A green dragon wyrmling tricks a village of lizardfolk into believing the dragon is an incarnation of a lizardfolk god.
6 An ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Using This Book The adventures in an anthology such as Dragon Delves are versatile resources that can fill a variety of needs at your gaming table: as one-shot adventures, as “filler episodes” in an
adventure’s locale. Each adventure’s beginning includes a simple setting description, such as “a village with a nearby forest.” Beyond these basic details, feel free to alter the adventure’s location
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
: Military Service. Did the character fight in the war? If so, which nation did they serve and what role did they fill? If more than one of the characters fought in the war, did they serve together (or as
? Personal Loss. What did the characters lose during the war? Did members of their family die, and if so, how? Was the village they grew up in destroyed, and if so, who was responsible? If the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
creating nonplayer characters in chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to detail the majordomo, giving this individual a vibrant personality and backstory. The majordomo’s goals should be aligned
backstory that complements a franchise’s evolution over time. A sage might research how the franchise gains new capabilities. Or perhaps the majordomo was the pilot of a vessel capable of planar travel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Jadurai rises the Tower of Traitors. Rows of skulls taken from the Darklord’s enemies fill depressions in this stone tower. Two skulls hold places of special prominence: the original human skulls of
village of Neelakurinji, claiming Arijani Vasavadan as their leader. In truth, they serve no one, opportunistically robbing those who fear disobeying the Vasavadan factions. Silent Sitars The giants who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
by farms, extensive pastureland, and a small village with a mill, taverns, a smithy, and a saddlery. Blackstone. See “Mining Towns” below. Blackwall Keep. One of two new keeps built to keep an eye on
marvels are said to fill the ruins, including numerous portals to other planes. Diamond Lake. See “Mining Towns” below. Elmshire. This sleepy town with a sizable halfling population lies on the shore of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
leave. 5 The characters bear an uncanny resemblance to the founders of a secret village. 6 Townsfolk disappear for days before reappearing with missing memories. 7 Strangers hand out wax earplugs to
protect others from “the choir.” 8 Every night, parents let their children follow floating lights into the forest. 9 Villagers physically can’t stop smiling. 10 Anyone who stays in the village overnight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, beyond making it clear that he thinks the characters leave much to be desired. If the characters haven’t yet figured out that the enclave is where the component is stored, Flabbergast can fill in the
(see “Dhargun Ironworks” below), he can relay that information as well. Flabbergast can also provide or reinforce the backstory regarding Acquisitions Incorporated’s well-known incursion of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Magic Item Special Features You can add distinctiveness to a magic item by thinking about its backstory. Who made the item? Is anything unusual about its construction? Why was it made, and how was it
discovery. Use the following tables to fill in details about a magic item’s history. Some table entries make more sense for certain items than for others. If you roll something that doesn’t make sense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
or is the first to see it. For example, they might see a villain slaying an important NPC, a village being burned to the ground, or a catastrophic storm on the horizon. Fool. An innocent-looking
character’s backstory, someone the character wronged on a previous quest, or a relative of someone the character killed or brought to ruin. This person might seek revenge in combat or through social sabotage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of Karametra’s temples seeking a meal and a safe place to spend the night.
2 You are a village leader who sees caring for your neighbors as your most important job.
3 You pioneered an
poisoned. Karametra’s Disciple Piety 25+ Karametra trait By performing an hour-long ritual, you can conjure enough grapes to fill three vials (4 ounces each) of wine. Each vial serves as a potion of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
celebrities—also fill a sovereign’s role. When choosing or creating a sovereign to serve, consider whether that leader commands a government organization or another faction. While this section assumes your
and its people. Roll or pick from the Sovereign Types table to determine what sort of liege you serve. Sovereign Types d6 Sovereign 1 Village Elder. The wizened leader of a community offers both
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
to the marshes formed by the thawing soil, and reindeer calves fill out the herds that diminished in the winter. Reghed nomads follow the reindeer herds as they migrate across Icewind Dale, and dwarf
village of Jalanthar is a riverbank waystop for barges traveling up and down the Rauvin River. The hardy residents, who call themselves Jalantharren, live in stone cottages with mud-sealed timber
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
that Voaraghamanthar would reward the tribe’s labors for the cult, the lizardfolk were ready to listen. Where the bullywugs fill the role of a static defense force, the lizardfolk perform five functions
and the rest in reed huts (area 3). The others are away hunting, fishing, patrolling, hauling contraband from the work camp, or visiting their families in the tribal village (a few hours away to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
exploitation. When Rezmir promised that Voaraghamanthar would reward the tribe’s labors for the cult, the lizardfolk were ready to listen. Where the bullywugs fill the role of a static defense force, the
-six live in the castle and the rest in reed huts (area 3). The others are away hunting, fishing, patrolling, hauling contraband from the work camp, or visiting their families in the tribal village (a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
is not disturbed, the howling and gift-giving ends 1 minute later, after which the blink dogs fill in the hole with loose dirt, burying the dead dog. The mournful dogs then lope away. The blink dogs
grandfather oak upon which the pixies built their village is sickened by the hag’s presence. Ridding Thither of Granny Nightshade might be the only way to return the tree to good health. Development
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
More Downtime Activities Chapter 8, "Adventuring" of the Player’s Handbook describes a few downtime activities to fill the void between adventures. Depending on the style of your campaign and the
Size Time Required Village 2d6 days Town 4d6 days City 6d6 days The character must spend 1 gp per day to cover the cost of drinks, social appearances, and the like. At the end of the time spent sowing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
people under this person’s power. What important fact didn’t they realize about this person or his or her reign, which will later come to light? Name one person or group that tries to fill the
, goldsmiths) 3 Magical circle/society 4 Military/knightly order 5 New family dynasty/tribe/clan 6 Philosophy/discipline dedicated to a principle or ideal 7 Realm (village, town, duchy, kingdom) 8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. Though he receives very few visitors, he is reasonably hospitable. Reidoth is adept at staying away from the ash zombies that overrun the village, as well as avoiding the area’s mutated plants. He
is not a complete ruin yet, with portions of its tile roof still intact. At an intersection near the middle of the village, a narrow lane winds up the steep hillside to the north. Directly to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
thick fog clings to the floor, which is covered in putrid waste. The black ceiling is moving. The catacombs fill an area roughly 110 feet east to west by 180 feet north to south, and the floor is covered
place built by healers, in a village called Krezk. When all turns to darkness, touch this holy symbol to the grave to summon the light and find a treasure long lost.” The message refers to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
wings and annexes untidily in all directions. The interior looks like a barn or attic, with exposed beams and posts. Pens with live chickens fill most of the odd corners and halls of the building
nine days of the tenday, only one Red Larcher is here, a half-orc named Grund. Grund (male half-orc thug) is the village simpleton. He ekes out a living by making pickles in vats at the end of the field