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Franchise Advancement

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

franchise headquarters, and a majordomo to assist with basic headquarters needs. As your characters become accomplished adventurers (and continue to contribute to Head Office coffers), Acquisitions

Fallen Farmhouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Fallen Farmhouse Workers have vanished from several farmhouses that bear conspicuous X marks As the characters continue on their journey, they notice the environment changing around them after only

, causing the road ahead to ripple, but just as quickly as it started, the shaking fades away. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Nature) check realizes the tremor likely wasn’t an

Aftermath of the Last War

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

offer the basic services common elsewhere in the treaty nations. Any significant settlement is likely the domain of a single Ghaal’dar clan. While these clans give their fealty to Lhesh Haruuc, every

clan lords continue this practice. Overall, Darguun is a nation that is still finding its identity—a kingdom that seeks to be more than a seized territory. The goblins carry the legacy of a mighty

Goblin Ambush

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

than the goblins’ check total is surprised and therefore can’t do anything on his or her first turn in the combat (see “Surprise” in the Basic Rules). Use the initiative rules in the Basic Rules to

goblins can do on their turn, see chapter 9, “Combat,” in the Basic Rules. When three goblins are defeated, the last goblin attempts to flee, heading for the goblin trail. Developments In the unlikely

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

who study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as

rarely keep records or write down their thoughts. When orcs need to communicate in writing, they use crude symbols to convey basic information, such as “food stored here,” “danger close

Around the Market

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

getting married and moving to a distant land. Kasem knows he can’t continue Spicy Brothers without Vi’s charm and concocted a plan to buy out another successful business. But most businesses in the Dyn

character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check realizes Kasem is trying to keep them from getting involved in market politics. If confronted about this, Kasem insists he just wants them to have a delightful time at the market and departs soon after.

Attending the Gala

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

attendees know nothing about the Murkmire Stone beyond basic details about its discovery. However, if the characters fish for information about the stone or the museum and succeed on a DC 12 Charisma

occult theory is missing. Gemstone Wing Security Measures. A character who spends at least 1 minute studying the pedestal during the gala realizes it has an elaborate defense mechanism (see area V13).

Abandoned Camp

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

fresh meat, the trackers continue hunting for them. Whatever else the cave holds is none of their concern. A thorough search of the camp takes about ten man-hours. Allow characters to make a Wisdom

(Perception) check after the first hour. A successful roll means the character realizes that while quite a bit of material has been left behind, it’s all trash: cracked pottery, rusty knives, soiled

Abandoned Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

fresh meat, the trackers continue hunting for them. Whatever else the cave holds is none of their concern. A thorough search of the camp takes about ten man-hours. Allow characters to make a Wisdom

(Perception) check after the first hour. A successful roll means the character realizes that while quite a bit of material has been left behind, it’s all trash: cracked pottery, rusty knives, soiled

Anarchist Outcry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

folk around them. If they don’t act, new strife will involve them imminently. Sensing Tremors During the conflict, the Ashen Heirs continue decrying the Brightguard with calls of “Cast off your

. A character who succeeds on a subsequent DC 14 Intelligence (Nature) check realizes something is burrowing under the square.

Yeenoghu's Hunt

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

. The characters can retreat away from the sounds of combat, but doing so means backtracking for six miles to find another route. If they continue ahead, they are confronted with a grisly scene. Though

, feasting on the goristro’s corpse. If the characters want to continue forward, the gnolls and hyenas need to be dealt with. Alternatively, if the characters are indecisive or spend too long debating the

Drowned Sailors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

continue up the path and leave the slow, shambling zombies behind. If the characters turn and fight, this is the first combat encounter in the adventure. Here are the steps you should follow to run it

characters are more than 20 feet away, the zombies use the Dash action so they can move farther. For more information on what the zombies can do on their turn, see “Combat” in the Basic Rules. The zombies

Episodes and Serials

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

Episodes and Serials There are two basic ways to think about how adventures fit together in your campaign: as distinct episodes or as a serialized story. If you’re not sure which type of campaign to

feel like a connected story. Sometimes you can simply continue the current storyline with new locations to explore and new threats to overcome. Alternatively, you can use the Adventure Connections

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

the region. Use these to enhance your descriptions or handle situations where rules like lighting or terrain are relevant. The rules glossary in the D&D Beyond Basic Rules defines any capitalized

choosing the encounter, then read the boxed text aloud for that encounter to begin it. The characters continue down the trail. Along the way, they face one or more encounters (detailed in the

Magic and Metaphysics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

supernatural means, it realizes that its spirit is trapped within the Mists, likely forever. Using the rules for “Fear and Stress” from chapter 4, the creature gains a new Seed of Fear. If a being with a soul

mansion) are subject to the same restrictions as magic cast within a domain. While in the Domains of Dread, characters who receive spells from deities or otherworldly patrons continue to do so. In

Demelin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

explains the Threshold of the Heavens is where the city’s flying magic was controlled. She won’t accompany the characters into the city, but she gives them a basic overview of its geography (see the

continue, you should do so as a true mage. I was a master of the Tower of High Sorcery in Istar. If you’re ready to earn your robes, I can administer the Test of High Sorcery.” If a character asks

Meeting the Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

, heal, and get information they need for the next part of their adventures. In addition, they can buy any of the equipment described in the Basic Rules from Myla (see “Kobolds”). During their time at

” in the Basic Rules). She becomes friendly as soon as the characters demonstrate that they care about the cloister’s safety, such as by fighting the zombies at the beach or undertaking any of the

Crystal Ball Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

basic details. If the characters are friendly to Nosey or promise to help him escape, he stays close to them and even fights alongside them. Bullywug Pursuers. Before the characters can leave or search

continue searching for Nosey. Treasure. Each bullywug wears paste jewelry worth 10 GP. C3: Bullywug Ambush In the walls of this misty chamber, paths strike off in four directions. Within the chamber, four

Detention Bog Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

greenery. Two ruin grinders (see chapter 7) wander this island, unable to continue their assigned task of moving cargo. The ruin grinders aren’t hostile and attack only in self-defense. Before it can be

) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Dealing with the Crate. A character who realizes the crate’s orange glow is a bad sign can gently shake the crate to rearrange

Zhentarim

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

arrested by the City Watch and held in Castle Waterdeep while he waits to be questioned by the Lords of Waterdeep about the Black Network’s operations in the city. The characters continue to receive

(all commoners). If Skeemo realizes he’s being followed, he casts fly and takes to the air. If the effect is dispelled or the characters maintain pursuit, he casts greater invisibility on himself and

6. Goblin Den

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

Healing” in the Basic Rules). Roleplaying Sildar Sildar Hallwinter is a kindhearted human male of nearly fifty years who holds a place of honor in the famous griffon cavalry of the great city of

decided to investigate. Sildar tells the characters that he intends to continue on to Phandalin, since it’s the nearest settlement. He offers to pay the party 50 gp to provide escort. Although he has

Upper Floor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check while examining the bauble realizes it might be a part of a set of similar crystals used as counterweights in alchemical work. 14. Crumbling

, except for a single dose of basic poison (see chapter 5 of the Player’s Handbook) that he has concealed in the waistband of his undergarments. He can apply it to any slashing or piercing weapon as a bonus

Shipwreck Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

makes the entire lower deck difficult terrain (see “Difficult Terrain” in the Basic Rules). Hole to the Hold. A hole in the ceiling in the northwest part of the area leads up to the captain’s quarters

gaping hole in the stern of the ship. Tiny fish dart among hunks of debris and cargo. See “Climbing, Swimming, and Crawling” and “Suffocating” in “The Environment” in the Basic Rules as the characters

The Cellar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

following the tracks that lead from area 1, through area 10, and down the stairs into this room, they discover that the tracks continue to the south wall of this chamber and stop abruptly at the secret door

instruct his hobgoblin mercenaries. Bullseye Lantern. The lantern is used to signal the Sea Ghost. Someone who makes a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check realizes that the lantern is

Cobblehook Cove Locations

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

Study action to examine the rug and succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check realizes that if cleaned, the rug would be worth 500 GP. B3c: Eastern Quarters. A human skull is mounted on

demanded he continue cooking under pain of death. Now Pierre wants only to return home to Respite. Pierre’s Map. If the characters ask Pierre to help retrieve Respite’s gems, he draws the characters a

Bryn Shander Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

frost giants continue hunting for Sirac. If the characters allow Sirac to accompany them, assume that any frost giants that appear in a random encounter are searching for him. If they travel to

where they have come from and where they’re headed next. Treasure. Once he realizes that the characters have important work ahead of them, Zelraun gives each of them a magic item. To determine each

Briny Maze Locations

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

made of a silvery metal with sharp serrations and elaborate designs. Anyone examining the greatsword who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana or History) check realizes that it’s one of the

(Perception) check realizes that the goo didn’t come from the intellect snare but seeped from the wall beyond it. The first person to touch the goo receives a psychic flash of the layout of the occipital

Court of Air

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

directed to the Hearth if they want to continue their revels. The House of Rest can hold up to fifty guests comfortably. If more space is needed, extradimensional spaces are created using Mordenkainen’s

other garments upon request. Feldmar teaches a compulsory class on simple stitching to adjutants in an effort to reduce the amount of basic patchwork he and his family do to keep the Avowed neatly

Temples of Extraction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

of poison, darkness, and murder. He is worshiped primarily by yuan-ti. If Oussa is rescued and then realizes that the characters aren’t Zehir’s faithful sent to help him, he uses his unholy power to

that they have Intelligence 5, can understand basic communication in Common, and are no longer immune to being charmed. Myrra, the Red Wizard, is especially cruel and likely to toy with the characters

Castle Cinis Locations

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

if the effects of Charmayne’s ritual are undone. If the characters stay out of the kitchen and leave the hounds alone, Cinnabar and Sol ignore them and continue feeding on the cook and dishwasher they

. After holding a figurine and experiencing the emotion bound within it, a character can make a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana) check. On a successful check, the character realizes that the psychic power

Fort Beluarian

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

, the characters receive a reward. Characters who decline to serve the Flaming Fist are welcome to continue about their business, but anything they wish to buy in Fort Beluarian costs five times the

” policy. It sells basic necessities during the day and serves food and drink in the evening. The store is run by a sharp-tongued old man named Jaro (NG male Chultan human commoner). 9. Flaming Fist

Monastery Locations

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

), they are engaged in baking bread, scrubbing kettles, or making preserves. The food isn’t very good, but it is plentiful and filling. Basic provisions are stockpiled along the walls. The room immediately

stairs descend ten feet to a landing, turn, and continue to descend beyond your sight. Several large buckets are stacked unevenly on the landing. To the north, a staircase descends ten feet to a door

Lair Locations

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

D16). A character who takes a Study action and makes a successful DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check knows basic information about this guardian: It follows the orders of whoever wears its amulet. The

Perception of 15+ realizes the perilous nature of the ice. Each 10-foot square of ice is a Large object with AC 13; HP 10; and Immunity to Cold, Poison, and Psychic damage. Placing more than 100

Tomb Locations

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

this and succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana) check realizes a mystical force shattered the giant’s heart and that this same force might be able to mend it. X5: Barricaded Corridor The Onyx Scar

outfitted with beds and basic amenities. Secret Door. On the north wall, an unlocked secret door leads to area X19. The secret door can be found by any character who examines the wall and succeeds on a DC

Neverdeath Catacomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

character who interacts with Sarcelle and succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check realizes that something is bothering the sorcerer. If asked about what’s upsetting her, Sarcelle shares her vision

Umberto to impart basic history about Vecna and Kas as described in the introduction. Learning about Umberto’s secret research topic counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules

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