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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
if they withdraw and succeed on a DC 13 group Dexterity (Stealth) check. If the characters defeat the girallons or frighten them away, a search of the area reveals a hidden cache, determined by
rolling on the Caches table. The girallons might also have some treasure hidden near the cache; roll once on the Treasure Drops table to determine what, if anything, is found after a search of the area.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
College of Lore Bards of the College of Lore know something about most things, collecting bits of knowledge from sources as diverse as scholarly tomes and peasant tales. Whether singing folk ballads
in taverns or elaborate compositions in royal courts, these bards use their gifts to hold audiences spellbound. When the applause dies down, the audience members might find themselves questioning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
College of Lore Bards of the College of Lore know something about most things, collecting bits of knowledge from sources as diverse as scholarly tomes and peasant tales. Whether singing folk ballads
in taverns or elaborate compositions in royal courts, these bards use their gifts to hold audiences spellbound. When the applause dies down, the audience members might find themselves questioning
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
horde soon begins overwhelming defenses nearby. Once the characters defeat a few zombies, roll 1d6 and consult the Zombie Siege Encounters table. The event rolled unfolds within sight of one of the
down the characters’ resources with brief zombie attacks. If the characters feel completely overwhelmed, Talon priests with potions of healing might appear, or an officer can enlist characters to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, or druids. Their focus is on martial excellence, and their spiritual leaders are bards, who tell tales of past glory. Among the Dhakaan, goblinoids work together. Hobgoblins are the strategists and
commanders, typically having the skills of fighters, bards, or rangers. Bugbears cultivate a focused battle rage and are typically barbarians. Goblins are largely artisans and laborers, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
spells that completely change the way adventurers interact with the world. Their big, flashy spells are significant in combat — disintegrate, blade barrier, and heal, for example — but behind-the
hungry purple worms. They might encounter and even defeat a powerful adult dragon that has established a lair and a significant presence in the world. At this tier, adventurers make their mark on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
form of the obedient army that unquestioningly enacts her every whim. The Falcon’s Talons. Vladeska’s military forces are both completely overwhelming and entirely outnumbered. As an occupying force
, though, they’re fighting a losing battle against foes whose numbers only grow. And every time a Talon falls, Lekar’s final defeat grows closer. Talon soldiers use the guard stat block, while commanders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
ignore it completely. Stubborn angels, salamander servitors, and a trio of hags all create further complications. The threats on the hill span a wide range of difficulty; low- and moderate-level
infesting the ruins of Gardmore Abbey won’t pursue characters who retreat from the hill to tend their wounds. Characters have the opportunity to return another day, with a new plan to defeat Mekkalath and obtain the deck. Mike Schley Map 16.1: Ruins of Gardmore Abbey View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Bard Subclasses A Bard subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Bard levels, as specified in the subclass. Bards form loose associations, which they call colleges, to preserve
Harmony with the Cosmos Bards of the College of Dance know that the Words of Creation can’t be contained within speech or song; the words are uttered by the movements of celestial bodies and flow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Bard: College of Spirits Bards of the College of Spirits seek tales with inherent power—be they legends, histories, or fictions—and bring their subjects to life. Using occult trappings, these bards
target of the tale’s effect. Once you do so, you can’t bestow the tale’s effect again until you roll it again. You can retain only one of these tales in mind at a time, and rolling on the Spirit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
day crossing a rolling plain or an hour making their way through caverns underground. On the smallest scale, it could mean one character pulling a lever in a dungeon room to see what happens. Social
characters and other creatures swinging weapons, casting spells, maneuvering for position, and so on—all in an effort to defeat their opponents, whether that means killing every enemy, taking captives, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
otherwise be as different or similar as the player wishes. Incarnations might use completely different character options, they might have different physical forms, or they might simply have cosmetic
signature tokens. Nexus features help others recognize a character no matter which incarnation is being played. Have players determine a nexus feature by creating their own or rolling on the Nexus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
completely reasonable and plausible explanation. Singing songs and strumming lutes might be fine for most bards. Who doesn’t like a rousing shanty now and then? But standing in a crowded tavern playing for
copper pieces tossed by commoners isn’t for everyone — and it certainly isn’t for bards in the Acq Inc world. The power and magic tied up in the voice of a franchise bard is meant for greater things
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
over. The Simulacrux warps magic in its proximity. Any spell cast within 30 feet of the arch automatically triggers a wild magic surge, the effect of which is determined by rolling percentile dice
overlooking the trench. The hobgoblins aim to draw out Zox Clammersham, defeat him, seize the ring he uses to control the scaladar, and return the ring to Doomcrown, the hobgoblin warlord on level 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
hungry beasts, greedy bandits, or vicious monsters. Check for encounters once during the day and once at night by rolling a d20. On a roll of 17–20, an encounter takes place. Roll a d12 and consult the
Wilderness Encounters table to determine what the party meets. When an encounter occurs, the adventurers gain XP if they defeat the monsters. Each creature’s stat block has the XP value for one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
A Titanic Problem Among the endless celebrations ongoing throughout the gate-town, the scion of a god is nursing a crushing defeat and is on the verge of making it everyone’s problem. As the
interruption catches Kopoha off guard. She sizes up the characters and says, “I suppose you’re not completely unworthy of my time. Why do you approach Kopoha?” Her demeanor is challenging but not hostile. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dhakaani. The Heirs of Dhakaan are an agnostic society and don’t have clerics, paladins, or druids. Their focus is on martial excellence, and their spiritual leaders are bards, who inspire their warriors
fighters, bards, or rangers. Bugbears cultivate a focused battle rage and are typically barbarians, serving as shock troops. Goblins are largely artisans and laborers, but exceptional goblins join the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
is stolen (see “Stolen Goods” below). Roleplaying Nezzarum. Nezzarum has been waiting here in the hope that adventurers would come and defeat Xia and her cult, knowing that he isn’t strong enough to
defeat them on his own. If combat breaks out in T12 and Nezzarum is aware of it (either because Xia comes and implores the statue of Orcus for aid or because he notices the battle unfolding from his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
human banker named Harbin Wester—a fat, pompous old fool. Completely intimidated by the Redbrands, he claims that they’re “just a mercenary guild, and not all that much trouble, really.” The
will help civilize the town. Sildar also encourages the characters to keep up the pressure on the Cragmaw goblins. He offers the party a 500 gp reward if they can locate Cragmaw Castle and defeat or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
important records. The current townmaster is a human banker named Harbin Wester, a cheerful and well-liked, but timid leader. Completely intimidated by the Redbrands, Harbin initially claims that they’re
encourages the characters to keep up the pressure on the Cragmaw goblins. He offers the party a 500 gp reward if they can locate Cragmaw Castle and defeat or drive off the band’s leader. Sildar suggests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check finds some hidden treasure determined by rolling on the Treasure Hoard: Challenge 5–10 table in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Up to four such hoards
the remains of the Consortium of Three, the Netherese wizards who were loyal to Prince Hamukai. After establishing the refuge at Haruun, they honed their magic and vowed to return to Azumar to defeat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Initiative. On the goblins’ turn, they attempt to scramble up the stairs and activate the rolling log trap (detailed below). The goblins then fight the characters. Rolling Log Trap. This 10-foot-long
also help the characters defeat any remaining bugbears in the cave and tell the characters about the secret door in this area, though the goblins don’t know what lies on the other side. Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
loose. Each other frost giant carries a sack that holds 1d6 mundane items, determined by rolling on the Items in a Giant’s Bag table in the introduction, as well as 1d4 art objects worth 25 gp each
(roll on the appropriate Art Objects table in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The winter wolves have no treasure. Development If the characters and their allies defeat Drufi, her two frost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
been completely scavenged. Rebuilding Faith Shield dwarf priests have begun the long task of rebuilding, revitalizing, and restoring the Iron Tabernacle to its former glory. The area is vast, and its
the priests and a sure sign that something unwelcome has made its way into this most sacred of places. Check for a random encounter once every hour of travel in the Iron Tabernacle by rolling a d20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
description is clear enough that you can adjudicate whether a character's actions locate or foil the trap. As with many situations, you shouldn't allow die rolling to override clever play and good planning
the usual ways. For example, a trap that causes a room to slowly flood works best as a complex trap. On the trap's turn, the water level rises. After several rounds, the room is completely flooded.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
description is clear enough that you can adjudicate whether a character’s actions locate or foil the trap. As with many situations, you shouldn’t allow die rolling to override clever play and good planning
bypassed in the usual ways. For example, a trap that causes a room to slowly flood works best as a complex trap. On the trap’s turn, the water level rises. After several rounds, the room is completely flooded.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
are two roaring polar bears that don’t look happy.
These goblins were rolling across the tundra when their advance scout, a trained hawk, spotted the abandoned sled. The one-eared goblin boss, Izobai
for food and treasure, as well as creatures to enslave, but they are cold and eager to return home. Izobai fights only in self-defense. If defeat seems inevitable, she uses her torch to set fire to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
feel as if they’re being watched even when they aren’t. While defending its cavernous lair, the tyrant avails itself of its lair actions. Treasure. If the characters defeat the death tyrant, they can
plunder its hoard: 4d6 × 1,000 gp, 5d6 × 100 pp, 3d6 500 gp gems, and 1d6 magic items (determine each one by rolling on Magic Item Table C in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Demons One or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
crossing remains open for 10 minutes after the rhyme is recited. Anyone who steps into the fountain while the fey crossing is open immediately appears, completely dry, on Loch Wynnis’s longest dock at the
the foyer by rolling once on the Gala Guests table. Ice Mephits. Six ice mephits are disguised as ice decorations along the perimeter of the room. The mephits attack anyone who starts a fight in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
area might be completely underground, or a cavern near the surface with holes in the ceiling to let in some sunlight. Root Cellars Much as humans do in their dwellings, kobolds set aside rooms with
cookpots or from cooling the kiln) Pits with disease-covered spikes Pots of green slime Rolling boulders Small-size bridges and ladders rigged to break if there is too much weight on them Snares Tripwires, either connected to traps or just for tripping creatures Volleys of needles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
townsfolk. Chaotic Neutral. (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral. Lawful Evil. (LE) creatures methodically take
ago. She might even be tempted to act against her principles if she’s convinced that a particular achievement would demonstrate her maturity. Artemis Entreri is completely walled off from any personal relationship and just wants to be left alone.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
grease to get it rolling again. The old brake looks solid, but each time it’s used, it has a 10 percent chance to fail utterly. This risk is recognized by someone who inspects the brake and makes a
, which serves as the kobolds’ egg nursery. These kobolds protect their eggs with flinty resolve. The mossy niches in the walls contain a total of thirty eggs. 6C. Rolling Stone Trap A tripwire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
ballroom’s stage is filled with set pieces, props, and costumes. Treasure. Among the many other instruments stored here is Quill’s instrument of the bards (Cli lyre), which is kept in an ornate wooden case
. M7. Library Large wooden doors open to reveal a cozy library lit by warm candlelight. Two walls of shelves stretch to the ceiling, with a rolling ladder to help reach the higher books. In the center of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
.
“The devils!” hisses the hag’s disembodied voice. “You must defeat those devils!”
The characters must defend Lulu and Zariel from the six spined devils. At this point, the characters and the
. If a character is reduced to 0 hit points by this psychic damage, its dream-self becomes completely submerged in the sludge and is lost. The dreamscape can continue into the final dream provided at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
in an intricate dance. The far wall is almost completely covered by a map of the night sky, with a golden sunburst in the center above a closed door.
The cabinets are crowded with skulls, bones
. If the characters defeat the animated chained library, one of its books breaks free with a length of chain still attached and functions as a +1 flail. The book is entitled Martial Attack Techniques