bards before destroys calls relatively

The Redcloak Battalion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

The Redcloak Battalion The soldiers of the Redcloak Battalion are among the deadliest warriors in Sharn. When a situation calls for extreme military force, both the Sharn Watch and the King’s Citadel

turn to the Redcloak Battalion. This elite unit fought in the forefront of the Last War, and the bards in Menthis today sing of the exploits of Khandan the Hammer and Meira the Huntress. At the end

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

effect that calls for a damage roll (including Magic Missile) even if the damage roll is not preceded by an attack roll. Which Spell Scrolls can Bards understand—spells from the Bard list only, or

16. Animated Staff

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

following ability scores: Strength 12, Dexterity 12, Constitution 10, Intelligence 18, Wisdom 14, Charisma 10. Reducing the staff to 0 hit points destroys it. The staff is friendly toward Ezzat and

Ipses (the lich’s pseudodragon), and hostile toward all other creatures. It has no concern for its own well-being and fights without mercy. Ezzat calls off the staff if its destruction seems likely, or

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

. You can use Cutting Words to reduce the damage from any effect that calls for a damage roll (including magic missile) even if the damage roll is not preceded by an attack roll. Can a bard replace

in the Spellcasting feature. Which spell scrolls can bards understand—spells from the bard list only, or spells from the bard list plus spells from Magical Secrets? A bard can use any spell scroll

Into the Forest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

venerable woman with her leg trapped under a heavy fallen tree. She calls out for help when she sees the party. This druid is the caretaker of this part of the forest. Three awakened trees are hidden

Chuth, he or she feels a stirring warmth from the garland and automatically succeeds on the saving throw against the dragon’s Frightful Presence. If the characters ignore the druid, she calls out

Taxes and Fees

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

receive a writ exempting them for twelve months, but the writ must be produced every month when the Guard calls, or a new payment is required. If the Guard knocks at a door and receives no answer, a notice

trouble, direct taxes can also be imposed: A fire tax (usually 1 dragon per household), levied whenever a fire destroys a large portion of the city A wall tax or harbor tax (usually 1 dragon per

Interesting Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

a lively debate on the current state of the Race of Eight Winds. Detention is run by a halfling who calls herself Brandy. She claims to be a excoriate, driven from House Ghallanda after refusing to

large meeting rooms, and a small concert hall. Rumors say that this is an outpost of the secret Circle of Song, a society of bards and entertainers spread across Khorvaire; others swear that House

Into the Forest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

venerable woman with her leg trapped under a heavy fallen tree. She calls out for help when she sees the party. This druid is the caretaker of this part of the forest. Three awakened trees are hidden

, she calls out pitifully for help as they move away, offering a last lament against their cowardice as they disappear. If the adventurers attack the druid, the awakened trees attack. They fight to the

Old Owl Well

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

the Triboar Trail. The site is relatively easy to find, and any NPC in Phandalin can provide directions to the ruins. Recently, prospectors in the area have noted that someone has set up a campsite at

during combat, he temporarily calls off his zombies. The Red Wizard is not particularly aggressive, and he is willing to strike a deal that advances his interests at the same time it helps the characters

Redcloak Battalion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Redcloak Battalion The soldiers of the Redcloak Battalion number among the deadliest warriors in Breland. When a situation calls for extreme military force, law enforcers turn to the Redcloak

Battalion. This elite unit fought at the forefront of the Last War, and Brelish bards still sing of the exploits of Khandan the Hammer and Meira the Huntress. At the end of the war, the battalion was split

Xabazhut's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Airship (area G12)—if he hasn’t already—and hurries to the dragon’s aid. He calls for the dragon to fly up toward the ceiling of the cavern, allowing the githyanki to teleport onto his back. If Bloodied

) Ancient lyre whose arms are capped with dragon heads made of gold (worth 250 GP) Jade orb (worth 100 GP) engraved in Infernal with the name of Nessus Cube of Summoning Instrument of the Bards (Doss lute) Silvered Weapon (Spear)

Mausoleum: Winter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

ask Renaer to admit them to the Brandath family mausoleum, he agrees to do so. Because the treant can sense that Renaer has Brandath blood in his veins, it allows him and those he calls his friends to

magic spell destroys it. The tunnel wends downward for several hundred feet, gradually widening to 20 feet where it ends at the doors to the Vault of Dragons.

Wreck of the Star Goddess

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

branches another 10 feet above that. A weak voice calls out, “Hallo, on the ground. Can you help us?” The Star Goddess was a 90-foot skyship from Halruaa. It flew like a blimp, with the aid of an

in the branches above. The crash could have occurred anytime within the past 3d10 days. Climbing up to the wreck is relatively easy, thanks to many vines in the trees and lines of rigging hanging from

Leilon Point Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

keeps order, a relatively easy job until the sahuagin arrived. Marciano refuses to answer questions shouted through the door unless a character first succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check to

watches the sea for shoals from a cliff and calls out to ships below in danger of beaching. Umberlee Shrine The door to the one-room shrine of Umberlee, goddess of the sea, is unlocked. Characters who

Ship of the Dead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

calls “Lefty,” was later animated as a crawling claw. The disembodied hand can play instruments and communicate using simple gestures. If Topolah is in sight, Captain Gargenhale’s posture briefly slumps

. The rest fell prey to ships under the command of Vael, whom Gargenhale calls the scourge of pirates, raiders, and anyone else who refuses to bow to the might of Xaryxis. Despite these cautionary

48. Shagambi's Tomb

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

perfectly still and pose no threat as long as the tomb remains relatively quiet. If any character talks loudly, steps on a piece of broken pottery, or makes any other equivalent noise while in the tomb, read

heaped around Shagambi’s bones: 200 gp, five moonstones (50 gp each), the fine music box activated by the trap (250 gp), and an instrument of the bards (Canaith mandolin). The instrument turns to dust and

Warlock's Crypt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

the sort one commonly sees in the wake of trebuchet blows that miss their mark. Farther in from the perimeter of this blasted land lies a scattered mess of buildings, some relatively intact, others

addition to the Shadow King, the Crypt houses several other liches, undead sorcerous vassals to Larloch. He calls upon their power when he has need, but otherwise leaves them alone to conduct the

Awarding Magic Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Awarding Magic Items Awarding magic items is the purview of the DM. You can award a magic item because the story calls for it or the players would be especially pleased to have it. This section helps

the Armaments tables for Barbarians, Fighters, Paladins, and Rangers. Use the Implements tables for Bards, Monks, and Rogues. Use the Relics tables for Clerics and Druids. Feel free to vary the tables

Old Owl Well

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

. In the tower’s courtyard stands an old well that still delivers clean, fresh water. Old Owl Well lies in the wild and rugged hills south of the Triboar Trail. The site is relatively easy to find, and

to Kost, even by calling out a greeting or answering his questions during combat, he temporarily calls off his zombies. The Red Wizard is not particularly aggressive, and he is willing to strike a deal

Inside the Clans

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Gruul, so when he calls on the other clans to join a raid, they usually agree. Even the fractious Gruul can see the benefit of banding together. The clans sometimes gather at Skarrg, a ruined palace

remained standing for generations. Gravel Hide Clan. The Gravel Hide clan believes that resilience is the truest measure of strength. Though a relatively new group, its members have already earned a

Enemies All Around

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

by creatures it can catch in the open, including the travelers that enter and exit the place. On occasion, this state of (relatively) peaceful coexistence is shattered when a devious rival dragon with

dwarves must be to blame, the dragon engages them in a wider conflict, and the dwarves respond in kind. Even if neither side destroys the other, both will be severely weakened, after which the rival

Werewolves in the Mist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

that he can gain prestige within the Lords’ Alliance if he learns the whereabouts of the “ancient portal” that the werewolves are using and destroys it. He is convinced that the portal represents a

the Zhentarim. The Zhentarim is an unscrupulous shadow network that seeks to expand its influence throughout the Forgotten Realms. The public face of the Black Network appears relatively benign. It

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Random Encounters With routine patrols of heavily armed gray dwarves who can turn invisible, Gracklstugh is a relatively safe place for those who know where they belong and stay there. However

that the dragon is possessed by a demon lord. 7–8 A merchant who accuses the characters of theft and calls out for a duergar patrol to arrest them. 9–10 A weaponsmith convinced that one of the

Verbeeg Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

relatively warm. The scent of roasting meat fills the air as a hunk of meat on a spit drips juices into the fire. Goats and sheep are held in a spacious animal pen enclosed by a crude wooden fence. Other

mug made of a cut-off section of horn, with an antler handle added, upright and centered. The ogre can never remember its name, so the verbeeg calls it “Friend.” It has fully recovered from its

Platinum Room Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Parade) wants the characters dead and gone. She calls on her two invisible bodyguards lurking in alcoves near the door: an eater of knowledge (that has consumed 5 brains) and a maelephant (see

(see below). Once her bodyguards are dispatched, Shemeshka calls for a truce (see “What Shemeshka Really Knows”). Shemeshka’s Domain. The House of Liars is among Shemeshka’s favorite safe houses, a layer

Nautiloid Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

attract Dredavex, who arrives in 2 rounds. If any squidlings have died, Dredavex telepathically summons Vorryn and tries to kill the party. Otherwise, Dredavex calls off the golem and attempts to defuse

to 0 hit points or tearing it from the wall destroys it. Crystal Sphere. The crystal sphere is a cryogenic stasis pod, identical to the ones in area N3 and similarly nonfunctional. Worktable. Amid the

Fane Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

losing to Karg. When the party arrives, he calls out, “I wanna play dese li’l guys! Hey, puny-bones! Wanna play?” If a character accepts the challenge, resolve the outcome of each game with an

striking the gong calls the disk to this level. Any such noise alerts the creatures in areas F14, F16, and area F17 that someone is here. F16. Emberhorn Den A blackened ogre skeleton stands against the

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

minutes before being magically drawn back into it. Gelida’s Favor. Gelida wants to leave the lair before Challidax finds and destroys her. Moreover, the mephit is done serving other creatures. She

pounds on a 10-foot square of ice immediately destroys that section; creatures and objects on that section of ice fall into the river. Giants’ Ruse. The giants know about the river and try to trick

Haven Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

in this area. The furniture here is of similar construction to that seen in area H3, surviving for centuries in the relatively dry environment of the haven but eventually succumbing to rot. The room is

Zyrian the scrivener in area H4. The first part of the ritual summons Nintra, who must be reduced to 0 hit points. The second part of the ritual then destroys the Princess of the Shadow Glass for all

Wedding Itinerary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

eyes and deep red hair tied in braids calls out a greeting as she approaches the caravan. “Welcome, guests and friends of Clan Dhargun and Clan Thunderwind! Horn Enclave is at your disposal for the

, Rizwin calls it the slaughterstone eviscerator, and explains that it’s there to protect Horn Enclave. “Moradin help anyone who crosses us,” she says, laughing. The construct can be activated by

Spaceship Locations, Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

five times their size. Removing a viewer from the walkway destroys the device. A character who aims a viewer at the lake (area S59) and succeeds on a DC 18 Wisdom (Perception) check glimpses the

character comes within 30 feet of the android, it calls out to them for help. The android introduces itself as a bartending unit named Oakley. The android wears a bow tie and has a suave, shell-form

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

clasps an Instrument of the Bards (Ollamh harp), which she acquired in her youth. Taking the harp, plucking one of its strings, or removing the glass key from around Yemi’s neck ends the Sequester spell

, Nakari sends the wyrmlings to their room (area N18), where they remain until she calls for them. If Yemi accompanies the characters (see area N12), Nakari won’t do anything that might endanger her

Appendix D: Magic

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

stolen by Nass Lantomir calls itself Professor Skant. It is lawful good, and it has a Wisdom of 11 and a Charisma of 9. It speaks and reads Common, Draconic, Elvish, and Loross (the dead language of the

keep their cities aloft and empower their magic items. The bigger the mythallar, the more magic it can hold. The largest mythallars are 150 feet in diameter. The Ythryn mythallar is a relatively

Brimstone Hold Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

here when he isn’t conducting business in area B25 or entertaining visitors in area B26. Treasure. The lyre is an instrument of the bards (Cli lyre) decorated with carvings of phoenixes. Jarazoun

and cracked, and the room’s walls are veined with narrow fissures that disappear into darkness. The Book of Vile Darkness If the characters had a relatively easy time getting here, add two

Lesser Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

sources they come within 5 feet of with a flurry of buffeting wings. Whenever a creature destroys a swarm, a new swarm immediately forms in an unoccupied space within 15 feet of the creature. The new

if they spare him. If Fossus is still alive, Chossos calls off the gorgon. Chossos then attempts to lure the characters closer before resuming his assault once they’ve dropped their guards. Treasure

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