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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Retreat! If the adventurers retreat from the sounds of battle, they barely escape from a partial collapse of their local section of Araumycos’s cavern complex. They race ahead of a small horde of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Tyar-Besil’s main entrance, a well-fortified gate complex with barracks, guardrooms, armories, and stables. Enemies that managed to fight their way down the Ancient Stair from the surface above were
produced by the nearby elemental node. Unlike the members of the other three cults, the Black Earth cultists have easy access to the surface. This quarter of the temple complex lies almost directly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
following sections), the archaeologists use the commoner stat block. If the characters join the battle, the kraken focuses on them while the archaeologists retreat. If the characters don’t join the
the treasures stolen from her ancestors. She recruited a crew to help her explore the complex where she believes the treasures are held. Laysa invites the characters to the archaeologists’ camp to rest and chat. Bruce Brenneise A kraken attacks people on the Isle of Serpents
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
move quickly along the ground and walls. Objectives/Goals These creatures immediately fled the chamber with the illithids and started exploring the complex, until they became trapped here. Natural
star spawn seer to investigate the complex beyond the portal and make certain the ritual to charge the Gith Capacitor was not interrupted. Playing the Pillars COMBAT
The star spawn manglers take
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Bardic Colleges In addition to the tradition of apprenticing with a master bard, the Sword Coast has some bardic colleges where masters teach students the bardic arts. They hark back to the great
master bard attended each of the elder colleges, seeking to learn its musical and magical secrets. Traditionally, the colleges were attended in the order given above, starting with Fochlucan. That
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Running the Siege You have a few options on how to run the battle. Consider the following: You can treat each defender and orc as an individual, and run the combat as a long, complex encounter. If
are within range, they throw javelins at any visible targets. The next round, they charge to close the distance and attack with melee weapons. After two or three rounds, the orcs retreat. The orcs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
released, the orcs attack intruders. 25 30 goblins The goblins retreat to area 31 if they spot intruders. 26B Cinderhild (young fire giant), 2 hobgoblins Cinderhild and the hobgoblins remain here. 28
, strip them of their possessions, and force them to perform menial labor. Fire Giants’ Forge The fire giants’ forge is a sprawling, two-level dungeon complex located beneath the yakfolk village and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
be a problem–but when one is, we know where to go to deal with it.”
–Karol Kolcha, Automata guard
An underground complex of tunnels and machinery sprawls beneath Automata, and below that labyrinth
1 Three kenku mockingly mimic the voices of modrons as they try to steal the Mosaic Mimir. They retreat if threatened. 2 Two Hands of Havoc fire starters (see Morte’s Planar Parade) encourage the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
property or about the dangers of the Winding Way. GOLDEN MEDALLION
This medallion is a golden disk inscribed with complex geometric designs, worth 30 gp. It is not magical, but undead of the Winding Way
ran through the burning building to save his spell scrolls and other valuables. As the flames mounted, Odium was forced to retreat to the cellars with his rescued goods. He is a grumbler and annoys
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
(see “Wait and Watch” below) or with creatures native to forest or hills. See appendix B of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for lists of monsters by environment.
The characters might be forced to retreat
reinforce the defenses in the complex (see area 5 and area 14). Captured orcs can describe in some detail the general arrangement of the Mountain Door. They don’t know anything about the rest of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
noisy activities. Mines Any chamber in the kobolds’ underground complex that isn’t immediately needed for another purpose is mined and excavated, both to extract usable ore and minerals and to provide
, which the kobolds can retreat behind and ignite Nets attached to ropes that pull creatures up vertical shafts far away from anyone who can help Pipes/shafts that dump boiling water (either from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
–18 Neutral evil 19–20 Chaotic evil NPC Class d20 Class 1 Barbarian 2 Bard 3–4 Cleric 5 Druid 6–7 Fighter 8 Monk 9 Paladin 10 Ranger 11–14 Rogue 15 Sorcerer 16 Warlock 17–20 Wizard Dungeon
, such as a wizard, vampire, or dragon, and it is larger and more complex than a simple lair. Temple or Shrine. This dungeon is consecrated to a deity or other planar entity. The entity’s worshipers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Barbarian Broad belt with a dozen hanging pockets
Bard Lute case
Cleric Hollowed-out holy tome
Druid Made from natural, organic, locally sourced woven fibers
Fighter A
betrayed by your adventuring party before, and there’s no way now that you’ll trust anyone else to hold on to the loot
3 Once, through a series of increasingly complex negotiations, you traded a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
The Foundry Durgeddin’s followers lived and worked in a series of carved halls and chambers beyond the Glitterhame. Most of this part of the complex was thoroughly ransacked when the dwarven citadel
of the master smith’s work. If the characters come to this part of the complex from the Black Lake (see the “Dark Mere” subsection of “Scout the Area”), they begin in area 38. Map 2.5: The Foundry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
cause enough for concern). That member then offers to escort them through the complex, convincing other members of the Scaly Eye to not attack the characters and pointing out other hazards.
Scaly
): charm person, detect magic, expeditious retreat, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): darkness, invisibility,suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, protection from energy 4th level (2 slots): dimension door
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
to kill the creature in the pit or enslave it. If the aboleths have been alerted to the approaching characters (including if the glyph in area L1 was set off), they retreat to opposite corners of
flicker of intricate magical sigils that cover its top edge and the upper twenty feet of its walls. Those sigils are woven into a complex tapestry of magical light, undulating and writhing like an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
to jump the gap falls 10 feet into area S7. S18: Security Station This is a complex location, so review it carefully before reading the following text to the players to set the scene: This area is
inlaid with gold in beautiful geometric patterns.
This suite is unoccupied. The door between areas S21a and S21b, like the other doors in the complex, is made of glassteel (see “Starglass Waypoint
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
might defeat her. She orders her jackals to cover her retreat, but they follow her lead the next round. She surrenders if she faces death with no way to escape. Development. Hamebi works for the Six
impossible to understand her. Oddly, that something is a complex clockwork device, which Gildha stuck in her mouth to keep out of enemy hands during the attack. If the device is removed, the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
and private chamber. The characters’ arrival at Lottie’s Palace coincides with a liches’ retreat, wherein Lottie gathers with some of her lich friends to do lich stuff. The characters need to poke
below). Any character fighting the clockwork behir can see that the complex arrangement of its workings gives it a unique vulnerability. Any character within 5 feet of the construct can use an action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
This final fight is a complex battle with a lot going on. Whether you want to simplify the encounter or dial up the chaos, you can tweak the elements of the fight as needed to create an exciting
(Arcana) check. A successful check ends the ritual and saves the world. If the battle goes poorly for the characters, they can end it at any point by … well, dying. Alternatively, they can retreat and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
throne.
Gar Shatterkeel uses this chamber as his personal retreat, where he reflects on the future of his cult. The water here radiates divination magic under the scrutiny of a detect magic spell. Once
shark. The wrecks form solid ground, but in most places they are difficult terrain, slick with rain where they aren’t full of holes and splintered wood. Any character who attempts a complex maneuver, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
grells in area J3.) The monsters grabbed the goblin corpses as well as Oskar, Cathlette, and Aida, whisking them into this small cave complex. The monsters ate the goblins and deposited the three
gibbering mouthers and then retreat from this room without defeating them all, the surviving gibbering mouthers combine into a single flesh meld (see appendix A) that arises from the muck the next time the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
character to pet. If the characters treat the aurumvoraxes badly, the creatures retreat to their burrows. S50: Crew Room (Green) Off-duty crew relaxed in this break room, which features comfortable
shaped and covered with complex controls, stands here. Atop the device rotates an antenna reminiscent of a weather vane.
This advanced weather machine controls the garden’s environment. Left alone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
the characters either retreat or succeed in bypassing the door. Development. If the characters are repelled, they must deal with additional reinforcements if they try this approach again. Two orcs from
sound of running water and a curious buzzing coming from far below.
The easternmost chamber in the Mountain Door complex formerly served as the main entrance to the Glitterhame, which occupies the great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, read, and write Common. Once a tabaxi bard of great renown, Thaeziagnuz has a case of writer’s block. Piles of crinkled obituaries surround the skull’s desk. The cranky demilich is initially
; on a failed check, it howls in frustration. If the character fails this check a second time, the demilich attacks until the characters retreat from the room. Pigeonholes. Death certificates fill a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the following sorcerer spells (an asterisked spell is from appendix B):
Cantrips (at will): gust,* light, message, ray of frost
1st level (2 slots): expeditious retreat, feather fall
Actions
level (4 slots): expeditious retreat, feather fall, jump
2nd level (3 slots): levitate, misty step
3rd level (2 slots): haste
Actions
Multiattack. Thurl makes two melee attacks.
Greatsword
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
have an action readied, you can make an opportunity attack, which causes you to stop readying. Can a bonus action be used as an action or vice versa? For example, can a bard use a bonus action to grant
a Bardic Inspiration die and an action to cast healing word? No. Actions and bonus actions aren’t interchangeable. In the example, the bard could use Bardic Inspiration or healing word on a turn, not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
of the armory. T8: Vault The door from the armory (area T7) is secured with a complex lock. If the characters examine it, read the following: This ancient vault door has three locks, each housed
within the range of the intellect snare’s Cacophony of Minds, it slithers forth and attacks. It follows foes who retreat and fights until slain. Treasure. Most of the metal chests contain nothing but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Charisma (Intimidation) check. Stone Wheels. The stone wheels operate an elaborate mechanism beneath the floor in this dungeon complex. The mechanism controls how much water fills the moat (area A11
cultists stop playing. Frustrated with the mediocre initiates, Windharrow asks if the characters are skilled musicians and if they would like to audition for the band. If a bard character or a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the lower level, and heads to areas 31 and area 28 to warn his parents. The ogres remain behind, covering his retreat if necessary. 18. Foundry, Upper Level This area is incredibly hot, and characters
Zalto and the others have been dealt with. Development When the wheel stops turning unexpectedly, the bucket chain stops moving. The entire forge falls quiet, and all adult fire giants in the complex
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Far Realm Rift When the characters enter this area, read: A five-foot-diameter circle of dark energy crackles in the northwest corner of this room. The walls are etched with complex runes, as well
prance in a way that is very unbecoming of a typical undead. If they need a break from the battle, they retreat under the locked door into area 12. Development. If the characters have Patsky or the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
in pieces that litter the ground. Crab of Cuthbert. The day before the Marshal sank, Clergol of the Viola, a bard and a follower of St. Cuthbert, cast the awaken spell on a crab he named Barnacle
characters try to hinder the golem, it attacks, fighting until the characters retreat. The golem allows the characters to help it bring the statue back to the Bat Guano. Dragon Turtle Bandit Those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Hamhocks Slaughterhouse This huge complex of pens, barns, and abattoirs is the largest slaughterhouse and knackery in Baldur’s Gate. Located in the Stonyeyes neighborhood so as to be convenient to the
looking for new performers, at the moment he needs more than just a talented bard or contortionist. The cost of putting on his outrageous shows has landed him deep in debt, and his compulsive need to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
them breaking free and rampaging through the district. Hamhocks Slaughterhouse This huge complex of pens, barns, and abattoirs is the largest slaughterhouse and knackery in Baldur’s Gate. Located in the
individual. While Goodnight is always looking for new performers, at the moment he needs more than just a talented bard or contortionist. The cost of putting on his outrageous shows has landed him deep in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
across ice or wading through frigid waist-deep water toward the docks, eager to raid and pillage. The remaining eight frost giants remain aboard the ship. As townsfolk retreat to the mines or flee across
mounted atop her griffon. If six or more frost giants fall in battle, the rest retreat to their ship. Left alone, the surviving frost giants (including those that didn’t participate in the initial