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Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club
continue to play the pipes each round as a Magic action. While Friendly, the swarm is under your control, obeys your commands, and takes no action other than to defend itself if you issue it no commands
Doppelganger
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Monsters
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"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Slam","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.
Read Thoughts. The doppelganger
blocks it. While the target is in range, the doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger's concentration isn't broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the
Hobgoblin
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
banners, each one made up of a group of interrelated families. Members of a banner live, work, and fight together, and each banner has a separate status within the legion that is reflected in the power of
a force numbers just twenty. One banner might have four warriors mounted on worgs led by a fist, while a fist in another banner of the same legion might lead ten mounted warriors. If any rank doesn
Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
commands, the creatures do nothing except defend themselves against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creatures continue to follow it until their task is complete.
The creatures are under your
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Turn Resistance. The Returned has advantage on saving throws against any effect that turns undead.
Unreadable Face. The Returned is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its
. Despite this, even the most languorous Returned defend themselves if threatened and might be pressed into the service of their more willful brethren.
Returned have escaped the Underworld and dwell among
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Forged by the archwizard Ahghairon, this intelligent battleaxe was crafted to defend Waterdeep. Its current wielder is a former member of Force Grey named Meloon Wardragon (see appendix B), but the
out to a range of 120 feet.
The weapon communicates telepathically with its wielder and can speak, read, and understand Common. It has a calm, delicate voice. The weapon can sense the presence of non
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Maglubiyet, who marshaled them as soldiers, but the fey realm left its mark; wherever they are in the multiverse, they continue to channel an aspect of the Feywild’s rule of reciprocity, which
above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
dangerous those dragons can be and help others defend against draconic destruction.
Whatever their relationship to dragons, kobold scales tend to be rust colored, although the occasional kobold sports
can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is
Orc
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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
strongholds, and then decorated with uniquely orcish accessories.
A war wagon is a source of great pride for a war chief, comparable to a human army’s banner or flag. Many are clad in armor and
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack
Suggested Story Set the scene, have Gregorus read the ransom note aloud and the clock strike 8 a.m., then continue:
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. The devils that serve under Kovik do so willingly because the chain devil has earned their trust. Newly disenfranchised devils regularly flock to Kovik’s banner. The chain devil’s emblem is the
. The Eighth Remnant The Eighth Remnant chases down any potential source of soul coins. Targets who give up their soul coins freely are allowed to continue on their way without further harassment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
A Boar-ing Encounter Shortly after entering the woods, the characters have an encounter that is not what it seems. Read the following boxed text aloud: About sixty feet ahead of you, a wild boar
circle around the boar or otherwise avoid a confrontation, they can continue on their way. If the boar is spared, it darts off to warn the anchorites at the Woodland Manse that strangers have entered the forest.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Stalkers in the Stars As the characters move toward the mass, something follows them. Read or paraphrase the following: Amid the clouds, two large globes of light bob toward you.
Characters can
the party. The star anglers attack immediately. Once the star anglers are dispatched, the characters can continue on to the surface of the dying god, where the wreckage of the Lambent Zenith lies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
legion is organized into units called banners, each one made up of a group of interrelated families. Members of a banner live, work, and fight together, and each banner has a separate status within the
strong, while in another such a force numbers just twenty. One banner might have four warriors mounted on worgs led by a fist, while a fist in another banner of the same legion might lead ten mounted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, they encounter a caravan being raided. Read or paraphrase the following description: The road weaves through a stretch of rain forest that flanks a deep valley, drawing near the town of Etizalan. Past a
fire snakes and two salamanders have ambushed three travelers from Etizalan. The three travelers use the priest stat block and fight to defend a wagon full of food, flowers, and colorful crafts. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
wrath? Will these rampages continue? What might appease the creature? Assault or Invasion. A dragon might attack a stronghold of civilization, or an army marching under Tiamat’s banner with dragon
other kinds of events described here, with dragons as its focus. Alternatively, the prophecy might be uttered by a dragon or read and interpreted primarily by dragons (like the Draconic Prophecy in the world of Eberron).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
recruit thugs and monsters to join the Cult of the Crushing Wave. When the characters arrive at Rivergard, read the following text: A small castle overlooks the mighty Dessarin River, which is a good half
.
The keep seems old and worn, but new timbers and shingles suggest that repairs are underway. A white banner with a blue gauntlet flies over the keep.
The front gate is closed.
What happens next
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
attack and defend himself while he wears the Mask of the Dragon Queen. He need not even be alive for the ritual to continue, as long as his body wears the mask and remains in the sanctuary.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
attack and defend himself while he wears the Mask of the Dragon Queen. He need not even be alive for the ritual to continue, as long as his body wears the mask and remains in the sanctuary.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the villagers. After learning the scout’s news, Mayor Raven orders the evacuation to begin. Read the following description: The villagers remain eerily quiet as they begin lowering themselves into the
, slowing their descent into the village.
As invaders sweep over the cliff into Vogler, Darrett draws his sword and asks the characters to help him defend the escaping villagers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
), though not very well. The wolves are huddled behind him and go where he goes. Though well past his prime, he fights to the death to defend the den, and he takes umbrage at anyone who kills any of his
, read: The old man cackles. “When Kiril returns,” he says to you with his last breath, “he’ll skin you alive.” Treasure Skennis’s electrum flute is nonmagical and worth 250 gp. Skennis also carries a pouch containing four 50 gp gemstones.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
turn, or you can issue a general command, such as to guard a chamber or passageway against your foes. If you issue no commands, the creatures do nothing except defend themselves against hostile
creatures. Once given an order, the creatures continue to follow it until their task is complete. The creatures are under your control until the spell ends, after which they become inanimate once more. At
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Arrival in Oztocan As the characters approach the town, read the following: Built on a large flat between two rocky mountains, the town of Oztocan is cradled by the crescent-shaped ruins of a massive
otherwise causing no damage. The locals appear accustomed to the quake and continue their activities unfazed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Approaching the Vineyard A branch of the Old Svalich Road leads to the vineyard. If the characters approach along this path, read: After a half mile, the road becomes a muddy trail that meanders
signpost at the intersection points west and reads, “Vineyard.” If the characters head west on the trail toward the vineyard, read: A light drizzle begins to fall. Unpainted fences blindly follow the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
23A. Triangular Stone If the characters approach from the south, read: You come upon a ten-foot-wide pit that stretches across the corridor. Beyond it is a wedge-shaped stone block or pillar that
the will-o’-wisp in the distance. If the characters approach from the north, read: The hallway abruptly ends at a blank stone wall.
If the wall is hammered on, it will sound solid. A character who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Returning to Kalaman As the characters near the gates of Kalaman, read the following text: A crowd mills at the gate ahead, dozens of commoners murmuring and excitedly looking past the closed
enter Castle Kalaman’s courtyard, read the following: Castle Kalaman’s courtyard is largely deserted, as most of the city’s defenders remain with the troops west of the city. Near the covered cloisters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the first time, read the following text: A hollow, mocking voice reaches you, echoing as if from far away. “I’ll give you a simple choice, my misguided knights. You can join Lady Silvra, and I’ll
belligerence. Closet. At the rear of the room is a closet filled with withered decorations from past celebrations. A faded banner depicts numerous winged seahorses and the words “Happy Birthday Regan and Vastion!”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Approaching by Land If the characters approach the observatory by land, read the following text: Clambering over the rocky ground of Stormwreck Isle, you spot strange, twisted protrusions of glassy
character recognizes the phenomenon as a sign of lightning strikes—or the lightning breath of a blue or bronze dragon. Assuming the characters continue toward the observatory, they soon arrive at area D1, described below.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
characters enter the tavern, read the following: The pulquería’s walls are painted with murals that depict a series of armed conflicts, with locals celebrating victory at the end. A candlelit altar behind
, which begins in the coming days and will continue for several nights. This ofrenda is dedicated to Rufina’s late daughter, Carmen.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
An Unexpected Cameo Read the following if the characters open the door and climb up onto the stage, or if they unexpectedly emerge in some other manner: Two singers wearing heavy makeup freeze in mid
-embrace as you make your presence known. At the back of the stage, musicians stare in shock but continue playing.
The audience area beyond is a profusion of colorful parasols held by people wearing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Approaching the Winery If the characters continue toward the winery, read: Situated in the midst of the vineyard, the winery is an old, two-story stone building with multiple entrances, thick ivy
winery, next to the loading dock. West of the winery is a crumbling well and a wooden outhouse.
When the characters reach the winery, read: You hear the rustle of dead vines all around you. Inhuman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
bothered by something she had read in The Canopic Being, and saying that she wanted to continue her research with the help of the oracle of the House of the All-Seeing Orb in Tashalar, east of Chult
Tashalar. The characters can be in Candlekeep already doing research of their own, or they might be summoned there if they are known to the library and its scholars. Read or paraphrase the following when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the introduction of the Monster Manual before proceeding further. It explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster
organized alphabetically. A few are grouped under a banner heading; for example, the “Demons” section contains stat blocks for various kinds of demons, which are presented alphabetically within that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
horrific fate. If Zariel is redeemed, she turns the death knight to dust, letting his soul rest at last. If the Charisma (Persuasion) check succeeds, continue with “Zariel’s Redemption” below. If the
check fails, proceed with “Zariel’s Wrath” instead. Zariel’s Redemption If Zariel is convinced to accept the angelic spark, she grasps the Sword of Zariel. Read or paraphrase the following boxed text
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, continue with the following section. WARRIORS OF KRYNN: SCENARIO 4
The characters reach the battlefield as the conflict turns against Kalaman’s forces. Read the introduction to scenario 4 in Dragonlance