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Androsphinx Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the

long rest, the roar is louder and the effect is different, as detailed below. Each creature within 500 feet of the sphinx and able to hear the roar must make a saving throw. First Roar. Each creature

Draconic Shard

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, the force of the dragon’s will and mind sometimes refuses to pass on. This essence lingers in the form of a psychic remnant called a draconic shard. A draconic shard in its true form resembles a

. In this vessel, a draconic shard continues to pursue the interests and struggles that drove the dragon, perhaps even accompanying adventurers in the guise of an intelligent magic item and steering

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

retains its name, alignment, and personality. The creature also inherits Nafas’s palace and all it contains. If the creature refuses, Nafas gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType

destroy Nafas is to take his place. Nafas as a Patron In addition to linking the adventures in this book, you can use Nafas as a group patron (detailed in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything). In

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all

raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the

The City Rises

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

Threshold’s floating island ceases to rise. However, the rest of the city continues breaking apart and rising into the sky. Even if Belephaion is taken alive, he refuses to lower the city. The characters

Guests of the House

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

Ez d’Avenir. These adventurers want to learn what made the House of Lament what it is and free the spirits that haunt it. Ireena Kolyana is a reincarnation of the fateful spirit named Tatyana detailed

in the “Barovia” section of chapter 3. If you wish, she might be replaced with any other reincarnation of Tatyana detailed in that domain. Rudolph (and Erasmus) van Richten. Doctor Rudolph van Richten

Blackmailed Lords

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

refuses to speak with the party. If the characters become an annoyance, he has eight crooked members of the City Watch (human veterans) crack down on them, then uses his position as Masked Lord to clear

any charges leveled against these Watch members. Corylus refuses to be indebted to anyone, so any attempt by the characters to curry favor with him is met with suspicion, if not outright hostility

Sapphire Dragon Treasures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

detailed history of that item while guiding curious guests to (or away from) it. Sapphire Dragon Art Objects d6 Object 1 A battle standard showing the coat of arms of an ancient realm the

music box that plays a haunting song; the dragon claims the music is very popular on another world 5 A necklace made from discarded sapphire dragon horn tips and tail barbs; the dragon refuses

Shadow of Soth

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

passive Wisdom (Perception) score recognizes the Undead dragon’s rider from Kalaman’s catacombs—this is the knight Lord Soth, whose image they saw there. The temple the characters see is detailed in the

continues. “We just saw something come over the cliffs—a gods-cursed dragon skeleton! We’re retreating, and the Dragon Armies are following. We’ll keep them drawn out as long as we can. See if you can

Preparing for the Worst

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

, she’s frustrated by the situation and seeks advice on how to protect her people by nightfall. She refuses any suggestion involving fighting in the village. If the characters suggest they prepare to

plans fail. Evacuees can follow the river to safety in Kalaman (detailed below). Becklin asks the characters to help convince Mayor Raven of this idea. If the characters already suggested this idea to

Snack Sampling

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

tavern doors. As they pass, one of the escorts says, “One too many eel rolls, I guess.” The student being escorted out is suffering from the curse caused by Murgaxor’s orb (detailed at the beginning of

later, they learn the student was delivered to the infirmary, spent a night there with a bad headache, and recovered by the next morning. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation

Around the Market

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

lasts an hour, during which Kasem points out the stalls detailed at the start of the “Welcome to the Market” section. He tells the characters about the Market Games in the central plaza, describing

them as a vapid tradition created to provide cheap thrills. Kasem encourages the characters to enjoy their evening, avoid the Market Games, and stay away from vendors who give the market a bad name. Any

Waking Nightmares

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

Murgaxor’s orb (detailed at the beginning of this adventure). These students should be a mix of students the characters know and don’t know. If a character goes to the infirmary with the sick students

(Persuasion) check. A character who is a Friend or Beloved of the delirious student has advantage on the check. If the check fails, the student continues to panic. If the check succeeds, the student

Purple Worm Attack

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

Square, targeting the Ashen Heirs’ boomhailers. When the Ashen Heirs see the worm racing toward them, they attempt to flee. The purple worm is irritated by the sound from the boomhailers and continues

, the angel Artavazda (a lawful good pari; detailed at the end of this adventure) appears at the southeastern corner of the square with ten members of the Brightguard (use the guard stat block). If the

The Prize

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble

combat, Sprika continues to shout. She instructs the other goblins to keep the characters away from the bowl, for it is a gift for a powerful “master” in the Caves of Chaos. Tactics. The goblins

her Shortbow unless threatened in melee. The giant centipede moves to the nearest character and attacks. Sprika refuses to surrender. If Sprika is killed, the rest of the goblins flee the caves. The

Force Grey (Gray Hands)

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

take offense if the character refuses her invitation. A day later, she casts another sending spell and reaches out to a different party member. If she is refused a second time, she doesn’t contact the

something valuable: the Blackstaff’s patronage. Vajra continues to take an interest in their adventuring careers, helping out when she can. Force Grey (Gray Hands) Missions Party Level Mission Brief

Mausoleum: Spring

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

Dwarvish, demands the Stone of Golorr, and refuses to believe that they don’t have it. If the stone isn’t turned over to them promptly, the duergar enlarge themselves and attack. Xanathar watches the

they trace the key to its owner, the characters can head to the Southern Ward in search of Volkarr Kibbens. The spring chain continues with encounter 10, “Converted Windmill.”

Chapter 12: The Wizard of Wines

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

Baba Lysaga, who had previously suspected that magic was the root of the vineyard’s health but knew nothing of its source. Even after this great discovery, Baba Lysaga continues to send her scarecrows

against the winery, antagonizing the wereravens like a bad neighbor. Five days ago, evil druids stole the third and final gem and bore it to Yester Hill (chapter 14). The wereravens launched a

Bad Data

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

Bad Data The modron leader X01 isn’t just damaged—its mind has been overwhelmed. This is a result of flawed orders X01 received when it left Mechanus during the last Great Modron March, but more so

risk! Advisement: full planar realignment! Highest alert!” The modron continues issuing such dire reports. As it does, wisps of green vapor leak from its mouth, eyes, and seams. Gradually this vapor

Crimes and Chaos

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

the goblins destroyed and desecrated, trapping people inside. The Sleeping Giant, where goblins ransacked the bar. The crime scenes are further detailed in the “Stolen Shards” section. The characters

. The woman (use the commoner stat block) aggressively fights the goblins. 3 Three goblins stole a goat and are attempting to run away with it. The goat, however, refuses to move. 4 A pair of goblin

Androsphinx

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the sphinx’s intentions or sincerity have disadvantage. Magic Weapons. The sphinx’s weapon attacks are magical. Spellcasting. The sphinx is a 12th

roar. Each time it roars before finishing a long rest, the roar is louder and the effect is different, as detailed below. Each creature within 500 feet of the sphinx and able to hear the roar must make a

Innocent Prisoner

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

son Fellik tracked his father down. The reunion healed old wounds for the pair but was bittersweet, as Fellik (lawful good, human commoner) died several years ago and is now a petitioner (detailed in

Fellik on his way out of the city. If pressed, Valder explains that he refuses to leave Curst, as he fears the Mercykillers are still hunting for him and he doesn’t want to put Fellik in danger by

What You Need

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

useful: DM Screen. Many DMs like to use a screen to shield their notes and dice rolls from players. It’s bad manners to peek over the screen! Miniatures and Battle Grid. Some DMs use a battle grid and

miniatures range from simple tokens to detailed figurines. Online maps and miniatures are also available, including on DnDBeyond.com.

Memories of Dae Won-Ha

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

characters do this, the gwishin finds peace, and neither she nor the fog returns. If they refuse or don’t uphold their promise within a few weeks, her threat continues. Presenting All the Tokens. If the

supernatural gift detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Memory of the Ancestors. This charm calls the spirit of one of your ancestors to inhabit one weapon of your choice and watch over you. A

Welcome to the City of Blades

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

check succeeds, and refuses them entrance if it fails. If the check fails by 5 or more, the guard gives the order to arrest the characters, announcing that they are now slaves of the duergar (see

didn’t say anything. If Gorglak finds the characters’ bribe appealing, he refuses to accept it then and there, instead directing them to find one Werz Saltbaron in the Darklake Docks and hand the

Draconic Shard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Draconic Shard Gem dragons wield psionic power, and when a powerful gem dragon perishes, the force of the dragon’s will and mind sometimes refuses to pass on. This essence lingers in the form of a

psionic power into—typically a weapon or other item from the dragon’s hoard. In this vessel, a draconic shard continues to pursue the interests and struggles that drove the dragon, perhaps even

Woods Encounters

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

Stat Block: Commoner One of the Borderlands’ oldest and wisest residents was banished from the keep for crimes she didn’t commit. Bad Reputation. Xanthe was wrongfully exiled for using occult magic

refuses. Completing the Ritual. If the characters join the ritual—or observe it without drawing attention—the statue’s runes begin to glow with an eerie red light. After 10 minutes, the sky darkens

B: Elven Encampment

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

’ progress. He tells the characters he and the rest of the elves are conducting research, but he refuses to elaborate. A character who speaks to Zhelsuel in Elvish or succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma

able to glean more information about the city’s location. The following locations (detailed later in this chapter and shown on map 5.1) are of particular interest to Dalamar: Blue Phoenix Shrine

Donigarten

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

took refuge here. The characters find them hiding in the fields or a nearby building. The slaves can provide the characters with a detailed description of the attack, confirming that Demogorgon was

commoner or student of the Academy who refuses to obey a priestess can be punished as the offended priestess sees fit, up to and including death. If the offender is the property of another house and the

A Titanic Problem

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

that Kopoha isn’t on the guest list. As Kopoha grows more insistent, winds carrying the scent of a thunderstorm rise around the pair. The argument continues until the characters intervene. Any

the characters convince Kopoha to leave the Yearning Timbers, they need someplace to take her; otherwise, she returns to arguing with Manalath. Kopoha’s Bad Day Kopoha recently endured a crushing

The Order of Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

rolls Initiative. Once everyone has taken a turn, the fight continues to the next round if neither side is defeated. Combat Step by Step Combat unfolds in these steps: Establish Positions. The Dungeon

communication, such as a detailed explanation of something or an attempt to persuade a foe, requires an action. The Influence action is the main way you try to influence a monster. Interacting with Things. You

The Order of Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

rolls Initiative. Once everyone has taken a turn, the fight continues to the next round if neither side is defeated. Combat Step by Step Combat unfolds in these steps: Establish Positions. The Dungeon

communication, such as a detailed explanation of something or an attempt to persuade a foe, requires an action. The Influence action is the main way you try to influence a monster. Interacting with Things. You

Glorium

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

it to commune with members of the circle on other worlds. A treant born from its roots, Yggatha, defends the gate chamber at all hours. The Worldroot Circle is further detailed in Bigby Presents

resurgence creates headaches when the spirit of Flatnose Grim expects to be reinstated as the town’s ruler. 2 After an argument with Tyrza, Jek Thanol refuses to shield Glorium from the armies of Gzemnid. With

Nafas's Lair

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

. The creature also inherits Nafas’s palace and all it contains. If the creature refuses, Nafas gains a new body in 1d10 days, regaining all his hit points and appearing in a random safe location on the

without provoking opportunity attacks. Nafas as a Patron In addition to linking the adventures in this book, you can use Nafas as a group patron (detailed in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything). In this

Locations in Vogler

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

of bad storytellers and inept musicians. One wall of the circular common room features a faded mural of two enormous crabs locked in combat, inlaid with brass details. The mural’s origins are lost to

gnomeflinger (detailed in appendix A). Though it looks like a weapon of war, the contraption is a mode of rapid transportation originally devised by the tinker gnomes of Mount Nevermind. Becklin tolerates the

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