before band diffusing carried retreats

Tammeraut's Secret

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

Tammeraut’s Secret The sinking of Tammeraut did not spell the end for Syrgaul and his band of pirates. As his ship plunged into the sea, he called out to his fiendish patron. Orcus heeded his call

seabed to Firewatch Island. They overran the garrison and carried the remains back to their wrecked ship. There, with Orcus’s instruction, they began the laborious process of opening the Pit of Hatred, a rift to the Abyss that can transform corpses into drowned ones.

Orc Camp

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

not silenced during the surprise round, the orc retreats back to the cave to warn the others. The marauders in the cave include Brughor Axe-Biter (an orc with 30 hit points), six ordinary orcs, and a

filthy ogre named Gog. Gog fights until slain, while the orcs fight until Brughor is killed, at which point any remaining orcs flee. Treasure Brughor’s band plundered several homesteads farther north

Raider Camp

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

surprise the raiders in the cave. If the sentry spots the characters sneaking up, or if an attack fails to take the sentry out, the sentry shouts a warning and retreats back to the cave, joining the

depict their leader, Ruxithid, who is described more in chapter 5. Treasure. Brughor’s band plundered several homesteads farther north on their way to Wyvern Tor. An unlocked treasure chest in the

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

represents both life and the grave. It is her worshipers that raise young orcs to be warriors, and then, at the end of their lives, take them to Yurtrus and Shargaas to be carried into death and the

rival orcs first and foremost as competitors for food and victims. On some occasions, though, tribes that have a common concern band together. The result is an orc horde — a sea of slavering

Seek the Keep

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

hit points. Her attack with the spear is +2 to hit for 1d6 piercing damage. Her husband is down to 2 hit points from an earlier fight. The children move at speed 20. They can be carried, but a character

fight, run the combat normally. When enemies must make a check to notice sneaking or bluffing, make a check with advantage for the group. Each time the party retreats from an enemy group, they run

Vistani

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

now are full-fledged members of Vistani culture (see the “Vistani Characters” sidebar for details). As they travel, members of a Vistani band walk, ride on horseback, and drive ledge wagons, stopping

domain’s borders. Most bands make their living primarily through craftwork (especially delicate silversmithing), horse rearing, and trading wares carried between domains. Meetings between Vistani bands are

Nightstone

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

, and sent a band of goblins to plunder the abandoned village. Characters who capture and interrogate these goblins can learn where the villagers are located. The following warning signs indicate that

pick them off one or two at a time. A goblin that is alone and outnumbered might try to flee if it takes damage, at your discretion. If possible, the goblin retreats to the temple (area 5). See the

General Features

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

General Features The work carried out by the sahuagin and their slaves on the fortress interior shows expert craftsmanship. The rock is clean and dressed; all surfaces are smooth, all corners are

advances to attack in melee. On a successful save, the sahuagin retreats or escapes if possible, temporarily fighting off the influence of the trait. If the sahuagin’s move takes it farther than 30 feet from

5. Pagoda

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

, making full use of invisibility, move earth, and his other abilities. He shifts the odds in his favor by killing the weakest characters first. The dao fights to 45 hit points or fewer, then retreats

into the earth. A jade gemstone sits inside the teapot. If it is carried out of this area, either path leads characters back to the sundial. If characters leave the area without the jade gemstone, both

5. Pagoda

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

full use of invisibility, move earth, and his other abilities. He shifts the odds in his favor by killing the weakest characters first. The dao fights to 45 hit points or fewer, then retreats into the

earth. A jade gemstone sits inside the teapot. If it is carried out of this area, either path leads characters back to the sundial. If characters leave the area without the jade gemstone, both paths

Laeral Silverhand

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

with a penchant for arcane magic. Long ago, Laeral ruled a kingdom called Stornanter and held the title of Witch-Queen of the North. After that, she led a band of adventurers called the Nine. She met

a 60-foot line of silver fire that is 5 feet wide or a 30-foot cone of silver fire. Objects in the area that aren’t being worn or carried take 26 (4d12) fire damage. Each creature in the area must

Sleeping Giant

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

piece of the petrified giant that gave the tavern its name. In reality, this is an obelisk shard. During the night, a band of goblins broke into the Sleeping Giant, smashed the bar to extract the obelisk

mistook the creatures for misbehaving children due to their stature, but then she noticed their long, flat ears and sharpened teeth. They also all carried weapons. Damaged Bar. Much to Grista’s surprise

Factions

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

Factions Three power groups operate around Castle Naerytar: the Cult of the Dragon, a band of bullywugs, and a lizardfolk tribe. The black dragon Voaraghamanthar, along with its kobold and lizardfolk

aides to Borngray and Rezmir. Bullywugs The band of bullywugs serving the Cult of the Dragon follows the dictates of Pharblex Spattergoo (see appendix D for statistics), a rare bullywug who has mastered

Factions

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

Factions Three power groups operate around Castle Naerytar: the Cult of the Dragon, a band of bullywugs, and a lizardfolk tribe. The black dragon Voaraghamanthar, along with its kobold and lizardfolk

and Rezmir. Bullywugs The band of bullywugs serving the Cult of the Dragon follows the dictates of Pharblex Spattergoo (see appendix D), a rare bullywug who has mastered shamanistic magic. His

Scarlet Brotherhood

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

a vial of poison he carried on to the noble’s bald scalp. He waited in his hiding place for another full day until the contact poison killed the man. Personality Traits. Skerrin is literally a man of

sinister means to turn an important member of another faction into an ally. 17–18 A small band of escaped slaves arrives in town. They claim that several sailors at the docks once worked as slave traders

The Cellar

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

door hears them and retreats through the southern secret door, which connects area 21 with the caverns. 21. Cellar If the party makes a lot of noise while exploring area 20, the smuggler here has already

System” in the second part of this adventure for more information. THE CURSED LUCKSTONE Do nothing to prevent the characters from being misled regarding the stone carried by the alchemist in area

Crushing Wave Cultists

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

ship, and then another band of pirates left him to die at sea, where he lost his arm to a shark. Gar sees the elemental power of water as the only thing of value in his life and has gathered others

clear that the Temple of the Crushing Wave is no longer secure, Gar retreats to the Plunging Torrents, the water node. Within this node, Gar gains one additional use of his Legendary Resistance trait

Howling Hatred Cultists

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

Aerisi ran away from home to become the air prophet, she took Windharrow with her. At Aerisi’s insistence, Windharrow recruited a band of flutists from the ranks of new converts to the air cult

the Temple of Howling Hatred, Aerisi retreats to the Howling Caves, the air node. Within this node, Aerisi gains one additional use of her Legendary Resistance trait. Lair Actions If Aerisi is in the

Magical Phenomena

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

aren’t being worn or carried; otherwise, the droplets burn out immediately. The smoke, soot, crackle, and low roar of the storm impose disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and ranged attack rolls. A

of the world and can communicate with other creatures. In extremely rare cases, groups of these creatures band together, creating colonies. These bonded mimics cooperate to create larger objects than

Camp Righteous

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

them as they emerge. If they don’t, they might at least weaken the shrine’s defenses. Yokka’s band bedevils the party without revealing its presence until the final moment. For example, if no guard is

back across your realm.” Man had been tricked, but a promise is a promise, so he carried Crocodile safely on his back across the entire realm of humans, a journey that lasted many years. He also swore

Brimstone Hold Locations

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

characters into the hold’s interior. If reduced to 50 hit points or fewer, Kalimrax retreats to her lair in area B10. Cranes. Three large, wooden cranes extend over the harbor. They are used to lift cargo

piled high in this chamber. This is the fortress’s primary storage area. Most of Klax’s deliveries are carried here by the dockhands via the staircase from the outbuilding above (area B6a). The

Monastery Locations

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

to please Jurth by brutalizing the hapless slaves this band of guards oversees. When strangers appear, Jurth and his gang don’t immediately attack. Instead, the orog growls, “The pass sign!” He waits

monastery belong to the Black Earth cult. The crypt is part of the dungeon claimed by the lich Renwick, who normally can be found in his workshop (area M16). The lich retreats here to avoid confronting

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