before bad diffusing covers relate

Leonin

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. Noble and Fierce Leonin tend to be tall compared to humans and move with a boldness that suggests their physical might. Tawny fur covers leonin bodies, and some grow thick manes ranging in shades from

adversaries—incredibly clever and well-prepared to play a long game but ultimately doomed to lose their games. 4 I’m certain every bad thing that happens can ultimately be blamed on the

Satyr Legacy

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

them. Satyrs’ solid horns connect to their heads at the base of their skulls, while their legs end in sturdy hooves. Thick fur covers their bodies from the waist down, shorter at the waist and

amazing things ever. I want to pick them, wear them, and discover their silent secrets. 2 There isn’t a tree or statue that isn’t fun to climb. 3 Nothing wards off bad luck like a

Fruit Stalls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

merchants relate this information to anyone who buys a fruit, always downplaying potentially negative side effects. Fey Fruit Effects d10 Effect 1 Every 10 minutes, the creature must eat another fey

turns into a faerie dragon, as if by a True Polymorph spell that has a duration of 24 hours. 6 Regenerative bark covers the creature’s skin, granting the effects of a Barkskin spell for 24 hours. 7 The

Loose Pantheons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

religious rites and festivals. Priests at such sites relate stories of the gods, teach the ethics of their patron deities, offer advice and blessings, perform religious rites, and provide training in

, and War. You can invent names and personalities for these deities, or borrow deities from other pantheons. This approach gives you a small pantheon that covers the most significant aspects of existence

Carousing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Carousing Carousing is a default downtime activity for many characters. Between adventures, who doesn’t want to relax with a few drinks and a group of friends at a tavern? Resources. Carousing covers

folk covers formal banquets, state dinners, and the like. Once a contact has helped or hindered a character, the character needs to carouse again to get back into the NPC’s good graces. A contact

Leonin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

and Fierce Leonin tend to be tall compared to humans and move with a boldness that suggests their physical might. Tawny fur covers leonin bodies, and some grow thick manes ranging in shades from gold

play a long game but ultimately doomed to lose their games. 4 I’m certain every bad thing that happens can ultimately be blamed on the gods, but I roll my eyes at each new twist of fate and try to

Battle Balloon

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

size and weight. Dexterity represents its ease of handling. A vehicle’s Constitution covers its durability and the quality of its construction. Vehicles usually have a score of 0 in Intelligence

franchises. The versatility of an airship allows for the rapid shipping of goods, mercenaries, and loot. Such a vessel also allows a quick escape from sticky developments and deals gone bad. Battle

Satyr

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

sharply distinguish them. Satyrs’ solid horns connect to their heads at the base of their skulls, while their legs end in sturdy hooves. Thick fur covers their bodies from the waist down, shorter at the

, and discover their silent secrets. 2 There isn’t a tree or statue that isn’t fun to climb. 3 Nothing wards off bad luck like a jolly dance. 4 Sometimes talking to a plant really helps

Kianna's Farmhouse Locations

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

streaked with crimson stains. This dining room has been ransacked, and red mud covers the furnishings and floor. A character who approaches the table hears scratching coming from under it. Nothing is

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

14. Psipod Nexus I

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

familiar NPCs act, or pick up on minor details that the ulitharid has gotten wrong or can’t reasonably duplicate: slight changes in decor, books that are blank between the covers, foul-tasting elven wine

city limits, Extremiton creates situations to dissuade them: bad weather, a city-wide lockdown, a festival — whatever it takes. The ulitharid hasn’t researched areas outlying the city. Consequently

Sample Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

above the trip wire is in bad repair, and anyone who can see it can tell that it's in danger of collapse. When the trap is triggered, the unstable ceiling collapses. Any creature in the area beneath the

that covers the pit is spring-loaded. After a creature falls into the pit, the cover snaps shut to trap its victim inside. A successful DC 20 Strength check is necessary to pry the cover open. The

Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

serve the guild’s interests well, it promises to take care of you. Guilds hate to waste valuable assets, after all—that’s just bad business. Types of Guild The guild structure covers a swath of business

Upper Levels and Cellar

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

ten feet below. The pile of rubble covers the smashed remains of a chair. Archais, the wizard of the old Firewatch Island garrison, once resided in this chamber. It was he who first gave the warning

sunken Tammeraut. Most of the journal is moldy and illegible. The last few pages are intact, and they relate the events surrounding the coming of Tammeraut: Our worst fears are confirmed. Virgil has

Ascendant Factions

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

animosity. They have bad blood with the Harmonium, who view the Fated as wrongheaded and dangerous, and Factol Darkwood and Factol Montgomery of the Society of Sensation are bitter rivals. Fraternity of

Fraternity of Order both relate to the Seekers, while the Bleak Cabal and Heralds of Dust oppose them. Society of Sensation Who Find Truth Only in Experience Factol: Erin Darkflame Montgomery

Areas of the Sanctum

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

curved glass. Frost covers the glass, partially blotting out the swirling purple mist of the demiplane beyond. Simulacrum. If it hasn’t been summoned elsewhere, Manshoon’s simulacrum (see appendix B

contains the following features: A plush lavender carpet covers the floor. In one far corner of the room, a low table is set between two purple couches. The table has a thin drawer built into it. In the

Fortress Level 1

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

, about six feet above ground level. A flat metal plate covers this aperture from the inside. During the day, the doors are barred on the inside. At night, the doors are unbarred, since sahuagin use

Emaciated Elmo is the sole survivor of a party of adventurers that penetrated the lair weeks ago. In a weak and raspy voice, he tells his story. Relate the following details: He is a wizard and the

N3. Burgomaster's Mansion

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

). In addition to his weapons, Izek carries an iron ring of keys that unlock the stocks in the town square (area N8). If the characters get on his bad side, the baron accuses them of being “spies of the

. A dusty rug covers the floor in front of a pine box, on which lounges a skeletal cat. Several more skeletal cats skulk about. Most unnerving of all is the sight of three small children standing with

Villa Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

a hidden trapdoor in the floor. Any character who searches the area finds the trapdoor with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. The stone covers a brick-walled shaft and a wooden ladder that

valuable art objects, but all are knockoffs acquired from dubious sources. The haphazardly assembled collection is a testament to bad taste. Wax Statue. A 6-foot-tall wax statue in one corner depicts

Dungeon Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

a thin, golden mask shaped like a devil’s face (and worth 25 gp to an interested buyer). The censers contain burning incense. A devil mask covers its wearer’s whole face except for the eyes, nostrils

humanoid to squeeze through. IMPRISONED CHARACTERS If the characters are defeated in Vanthampur Villa or the dungeon below, you can have the bad guys stabilize dying party members, strip them of their

Ship Locations

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

town of Saltmarsh. The bearskin rug covers a hatch in the floor that provides access to area 13. Treasure. The chest under the couch is locked and can be opened by a character who succeeds on a DC 12

story to relate and will assist the characters to the best of his ability in their undertaking. Oceanus speaks Aquan as well as Elvish. If invited to do so, he joins the characters with enthusiasm and

Lair Locations

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

Giant. They relate the same information as Heldalf, but add that they wish Ralvald would give up his impossible quest to defeat Challidax. D5: Ralvald’s Retreat A wide river crosses this cavern

sister’s plan to win the dragon’s favor a bad one. He doesn’t think Challidax will honor any pledges of fealty from Aerstigga, even if Aerstigga tries to buy off the dragon with treasure. He thinks it

Monastery Locations

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

Dormitory A heavy wooden shutter covers the window of this room, making it quite dark inside. It is also very warm due to a large iron stove with a well-stoked fire. Ten uncomfortable-looking pallets lie

characters are here to fight the cultists, they eagerly relate everything they know about the layout of the mines and the guards in area M18. The commoners also know where the crypt (area M20) and the Hall of

Illithinoch Locations

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

the characters arrive. The cell doors are each secured with a heavy latch. A metal plate with several small holes covers the latch from the inside. Most creatures can’t reach past the metal plate or

information it has in exchange for its life. Ahooshathan can relate the following points: Far Realm Rifts. The rift here is one of three leading to different Far Realm locations. The fanatics put a

Upper Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

an alcove on the north wall. Cold, spectral mist hangs motionless in front of the mirror’s reflective surface and covers the floor beneath it. Zybilna brought mortals before this mirror, where they

claim to be the true heroes of the situation, since they trapped Iggwilv in time to save Prismeer from her tyranny and debauchery. They relate memories of Iggwilv’s past, portraying her as a demented

Red Larch Locations

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

resale. His true talent is a keen eye for ordinary weapons and armor that can stand up to hard use and bad weather. Ask him which of his battleaxes is best, and Ironhead offers an honest (and accurate

rivals) out of business. An old cellar door in the back of his cluttered work yard actually covers a tunnel leading to area T9 in the Tomb of Moving Stones (see chapter 6). Trouble in Red Larch. The

Briny Maze Locations

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

they risk a bad performance taking on malevolent life. A character who succeeds on a DC 13 Charisma (Performance) check causes any existing shadows to wink out and new shadows to replace them and

than mind flayers make Intelligence and Wisdom checks with disadvantage. Wire. The canvas covers the artist’s last project: a vast and complex web of taut wires inspired by mathematical equations. The

The Fissure

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

characters must enter all four pools, whether the outcome is good or bad. When a character is submerged in the last pool, a silver key studded with polished red garnets appears in midair in the center of

successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. When a creature steps into the area, the runes conjure up a swirling cloud of green dye that covers each creature in the area that fails a DC 15

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

dozens that infest the rubble field. Attracted rats move carefully and stealthily through the rubble to attack. Hidden Pit. The map shows the location of a concealed trapdoor that covers a 10-foot-square

undisturbed, covers every surface in this large gallery. The air here is stale. Three alcoves are on the north wall, and one is on the south wall. Each alcove contains a dust-covered stone pedestal with a

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