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Volo's Guide to Monsters
populated areas, practice cannibalism, believing it is foolish to waste good meat.
In any case, kobolds that eat humanoids don’t simply start consuming corpses or prisoners right after a battle
gnomes and other humanoids, the kobolds instinctively attack the gnomes. Kobolds in battle with gnomes are much less likely to run away because their hatred overrules their sense of self-preservation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Kobold Names Kobold names are derived from the Draconic tongue and usually relate to a characteristic of the owner, such as scale color, distinctive body parts, or typical behavior. For example, “Red
completing its first hunt, laying its first egg, or surviving its first battle. The Kobold Names table presents kobold names suitable for any campaign. Kobold Names d20 Name 1 Arix 2 Eks 3 Ett 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Shadow Crossing Sylphene, the baron’s firstborn daughter, was a tortured soul. After she was interred, her grave became a shadow crossing—a gateway to the Shadowfell. To use this gate, the characters
grave at night is instantly transported to a similar dug-up grave in the Shadowfell. There’s nothing on the Shadowfell side of the crossing as grand as Chalet Brantifax, but the topography is similar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Map 4.1: Underworld Crossing View Player Version Underworld Crossing Villains Mortals who adventure in an Underworld crossing are likely to battle foes trying to enter or escape the Underworld—or
Underworld Crossing The Tartyx River is dotted with ruined temples of Athreos on either side of its banks that serve as crossing points between the mortal world and the Underworld. Souls of the dead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
D3. Stepstone Crossing A row of boulders spaced two feet apart breach the surface of the lake to form a walking path across a forty-foot-wide waterway.
The water around the stepstones is only 4
who was standing atop one of the stones is dumped into the water. Predators Below. Two merrow lurk in the water east of the crossing. They dislike the taste of bullywugs and ignore them, but they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
infest the waters around the island. Having feasted on those who fell during the battle, they are eager for more fresh meat. 4 A sudden squall kicks up! The sudden driving rain causes skeletons to
killing them with ranged attacks. They come ashore while the characters are crossing the dunes, and then attack.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Commanders’ Retreat After the Dragon Army soldiers are dealt with, read or paraphrase the following text: A dozen mounted soldiers gallop from the tree line, rushing south toward the crossing
. Kalaman’s colors are visible on these soldiers’ armor, despite the dents and stains of battle. It’s easy to pick out Darrett among these riders in his distinctive Solamnic armor. Another figure sits behind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Battle at Steel Springs The trip from Wheelwatch back to Kalaman is uneventful. On their return to Castle Kalaman, the character with the highest passive Wisdom (Perception) score notices the castle
under them. They plan to ambush the Red Dragon Army near a crossing of the Inkwater called Steel Springs, thirty miles west of Kalaman. The aide knows nothing more, but before the characters leave, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
day crossing a rolling plain or an hour making their way through caverns underground. On the smallest scale, it could mean one character pulling a lever in a dungeon room to see what happens. Social
forcing a rout. Combat is the most structured element of a D&D session, with creatures taking turns to make sure that everyone gets a chance to act. Even in the context of a pitched battle, there’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Shapechanger trait to pose as Sergeant Luggik. During assaults through the portal, the slaad uses telepathy to relate information to Zot and Sotu’s agents, who then slip back through the portal. This helps the
invaders prepare ever-deadlier attacks. Before Battle The characters can inspect the gate to Acheron or speak to any of the soldiers at the gate. Major Kalar won’t let the characters attune the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
line beyond it. Wounded Kalaman soldiers stagger from the trees, heading toward a narrow crossing that lies in your direction. Dragon Army soldiers give chase on horseback.
This battlefield is
represented on map 4.3. As the characters arrive, six Kalaman soldiers (see appendix B), each with 8 hit points, flee south from the battle occurring up the road. They’ve reached the islet at the center of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
doesn’t intend her harm. Unbeknownst to the character, the fake Luggik is using telepathy to relate information to this spy mid-battle. If called out for this, the fake Luggik appears at the map’s
berserk invaders charges through the gate.
In moments, dozens of Rigus guards and berserkers from Acheron clash in battle. Three massive projectiles—slivers of the great iron cubes that make up the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
15. The Great Hall This hallway is twenty feet wide and has piles of rubble and debris scattered along its length. The walls are covered with frescoes. The south wall displays scenes of a battle
between natives and invaders.
The north wall depicts people questing for a new land; their experiences during the journey include crossing treacherous mountains, sailing over storm-tossed seas, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
bounded by rivers or walls. But in Waterdeep, one can traverse from ward to ward by crossing a street — a fact that offers the drivers of hire-coaches some amusement when an ignorant tourist requests a
. For example, children (and even some adults) hop on one foot when crossing Asmagh’s Alley in the Castle Ward. Why? Well, Asmagh was an apothecary who poisoned many patients, then buried them upright
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
settles over the land. The characters can battle the giants living there or try to broker a lasting peace. Supernatural Horror If you want to put a horror spin on your campaign, the Monster Manual is
heroes whose actions turn the tide of battle. The characters carry out specific missions: capture a magical standard that empowers undead armies, gather reinforcements to break a siege, or cut through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
lions to get them ready to accompany Setessans in battle. Here men live and work alongside women, collectively training and caring for the animals that live here. Nessian Wood The vast wilderness of the
, grim Returned, or worse. Hunter’s Crossing. Setessa once extended its claim over more of the Nessian Wood, establishing military outposts like those of Akros. At the western end of the forest, along
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Hero’s Epilogue Most adventurers hope their lives come to an end with some worthy conclusion. Sometimes in the heat of battle, though, that end can be abrupt and without real resolution. An epilogue
featuring a hero’s soul descending into the Underworld, crossing the Tartyx River, and being guided—or dragged—to the ward which awaits them might create that satisfying conclusion. Consider memorable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
more people. Repurposed Ferry. A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check notices the ferry crossing on the Vingaard River has a series of rafts and small boats on a pulley
system. The mechanism can be broken down in two hours, freeing up vessels for one hundred people. Battle Plans Early in the afternoon, Cudgel returns to Vogler. She shares the following information
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
might be a shadow crossing, as might an open grave. Shadow crossings form in gloomy places where spirits or the stench of death lingers, such as battlefields, graveyards, and tombs. They manifest only
childishly cruel stalker Ivan Dilisnya—pursue their obsessive schemes. Falkovnia Empty countryside surrounds ruined or crumbling cities, with only a few pockets of civilization fighting a losing battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
caught wind of Varyas’s agenda and who seeks to silence any who know Phenax’s secret. The oracle managed to get away from them at a ferry crossing some distance back, but not before catching several
riders attack the mortals closest to the body, trying to ensure that no witnesses escape. “Get away from the heretic, bleeder,” one Returned snarls as she strides into battle. Both ignore any mortals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Gauntlgrym. His descriptions of life in Ironmaster confirm much of what I’ve heard of the place, and so what I relate to you now is truth as solid as Moradin’s anvil. The dwarves of Ironmaster don’t want
Ironmaster’s only secret, however. My friend Storn wielded two silvered axes, as befits any devote follower of Clangeddin Silverbeard, but when I returned to him an axe he had thrown in the heat of battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Istarian forces clashed here, and legends claim the spirits of fallen knights haunt the hill and watch over the town. Each year, the Kingfisher Festival’s reenactment of the battle serves as a reminder of
to attend Ispin’s funeral. She volunteered her band to take part in the annual reenactment of the Battle of High Hill—her attempt to lift the village’s spirits after their loss. During the day, Cudgel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
etched in wood, ice, stone, or even earth, in the case of hill giants. These “tale carvings” relate legends or the stories of important events or meetings in the manner of highly sophisticated cave
Evils. Rodvind Tusenmaug er meg nom.
Attack our enemies! Anfel su uvenir!
Lead me to your king. Fang meg zo dun kong.
A Glossary of Giant Words armor — harbunad
arrow — pil
battle — slag
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Pirates versus zombies
6 River barge crossing
7–8 The Maverick
Just Cut to the End If the players are particularly clever, they might come up with novel ways to shortcut the search for
reaching the crow’s nest, then continuing on to the aft platform and the exit portal. At different points during the crossing of the rigging, the characters might attract the attention of crew members
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
into the hollow plummets until rescued. Piercer Demigod. This crossing is home to the demigod Kirgaz Vizt the Unerring Avalanche, one of the few deities of ropers and piercers. Kirgaz uses the piercer
turns hostile if the characters antagonize him. During battle, any creature affected by the giant’s Curse of the Evil Eye action gains amphibian-like features. If the giant is slain, his body rapidly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Boareskyr Bridge Boareskyr Bridge stands on the Trade Way and is the only consistently safe crossing over the Winding Water for more than a hundred miles in either direction. This alone makes it
I spoke to look to the skies. In the time of Cyric’s legendary battle with Bhaal, pegasi dwelt nearby. The magical creatures are said to favor those of pure heart and even allow themselves to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
empire’s fall, they retain a spiritual and physical connection to the darkness below. Umbragen shadow walkers weave shadow magic to confound foes. Jordan Kerbow Vulkoori and Umbragen drow battle in a
of House Phiarlan suggest a connection between the ancestors of that house and Bazek Mohl, leading scholars to believe that the Mark of Shadow might relate to the shadow magic of this place. Mel-Aqat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
) engaged in a wager or battle of wits
7 1 cloud giant (attitude: 1d10 + 2) training 1 spotted lion* (attitude: 1d4 + 1)
8 1 cloud giant of Evil Air* bossing around 2 air elementals
places where they can test their creations in battle. Fire Giant Encounters d12† Encounter
1 1 fire giant of Evil Fire* overseeing the rampage of 2 fire elementals (attitude for all: 1d4 + 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
collects moisture dripping from the ceiling. An ochre jelly lurks here, content to feed on fungus and the remains of the poltergeists’ occasional victims. It slithers into the main cavern if battle breaks
tools can cut the gems with two days of work per gem. Doing so multiplies each gem’s value by ten. C6: Crystal Cave Zuzanna Wuzyk A waterfall in a crystal cave
hides a fey crossing to
the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
characters travel within the city. For example, as the characters travel to a bridge, make an encounter check. Then after crossing the bridge and moving toward the High Hall, make another check. Also make
forces below the city. The spined devils grumble in Infernal, unhappy about being up here when they could be fighting demons in the battle below. The merregon takes their insolence in silence. Imp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
fight only if attacked, spurring their two elk companions into battle. They beg for mercy once half of them (including the elk) are down. Reinforcements. Camp Hc2 arrives the first time a disturbance is
likely to disrupt the ritual, the druids attack. Sauruki tries to hang back and fight cautiously. He repeatedly makes the sign of the water cult, crossing his forefingers and touching his thumbs, hoping
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
through a fey crossing by entering a clearing, passing through the surface of a pool, stepping into a circle of mushrooms, or crawling under the trunk of a tree. A few warlocks seek out such places to
, seeking revenge. Errtu the balor has plagued Drizzt Do’Urden for more than a century, largely over possession of an artifact called the Crenshinibon. Having lost the last battle and been banished
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
relate snippets from the “Fractured Soul” section of the adventure’s background. As soon as the soul shaker awakens, if the farmers the soul shaker controls are still in area F6, it summons them to aid
it. The four farmers (use the cultist stat block) arrive in 2 rounds. Kianna is confused and terrified, and she stays out of the battle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
; there’s no danger in crossing it. Watery Peril. At the west end of the cavern, the ceiling lowers to meet the surface of the river. Any creature swept past this point by the current is trapped in a long
individual was one of Durgeddin’s chief lieutenants; the orcs captured her during the final battle and threw her in this cell for interrogation later. Afterward, the unfortunate warrior was forgotten
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
themselves to ogre size, and join the battle. Dragon Damage. The dragon takes no damage. Target 5: Caer-Konig The dragon destroys every structure in town in 1½ hours. Speaker Trovus, the town’s
direct result of the dragon’s attack. Dragon Damage. The dragon takes no damage. Target 8: Bremen As the dragon flies over Maer Dualdon, it spots many of Bremen’s residents crossing the lake in boats and