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Thieves’ Gallery
Disarming Charm. While Forge isn’t wearing armor, his AC includes his Charisma modifier.
Double-Cross. If Forge hits a creature friendly to him with an attack roll, the attack is automatically
things in life, particularly when they result from his own cleverness. Decades of heists and cons haven’t slaked his thirst—in fact, his ambitions only grow grander with time.Cunning. Forge
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
We get things where they need to go. It doesn’t matter if it’s a letter, a person, or a hundred tons of steel. Whether we have to cross mountains, rivers, or the Mournland itself, Orien
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Orien has dominated transportation for centuries, but now the house is facing challenges. The Mournland is a dramatic obstacle for ground transportation, and Baron Kwanti d’Orien has had tremendous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Those who choose Kiru Island as their goal must cross treacherous waters to reach it, while those who head for the Scars must climb the towering Anquara Plateau. Additionally, each hour the
characters travel through the domain, roll on the Valachan Hunt Complications table for an encounter. Characters traveling at a fast pace roll twice on this table and use the lower result. Characters traveling at a slow pace roll twice on the table and use the higher result.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
large fireplace suggests that a picture or a mirror once hung there.
Baron Brantifax liked to hunt. From time to time, the baron invited other hunters to join him and his hound on his merry hunts
, after which they would socialize and wait for meals here. Although the trophies testify to the baron’s hunting skills, nothing in the den is particularly valuable. A painting of the baron and his wife
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
who travels by land or sea, or who has an economic stake in the weather, has good reason to work with House Lyrandar. But those who cross the house find it a deadly and implacable foe. Some rumors
call Baron Esravash d’Lyrandar a mere figurehead, holding court in the house headquarters of Stormhome (in Aundair). Such tales hold that true control of the house lies in the hands of a cult of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, and shelter to visitors. A stranger with pointed ears is staying there. He came to Barovia from a distant land, riding into town on a carnival wagon. The burgomaster, Baron Vargas Vallakovich, has
N8), while others are taken to the burgomaster’s mansion so that the baron can purge them of their evil. The burgomaster’s henchman, Izek Strazni, has a history of violence as well as a fiendish
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creations are ultimately doomed to death and decomposition, and the dragons’ demeanor is typically morbid and curmudgeonly as a result.
Gleaming Gold
Upon hatching, topaz dragon wyrmling;topaz
realize they enjoy hunting together.
5
A tempestuous marid continually floods the carefully dried-out lair of a topaz dragon.
6
A sahuagin baron attempts to gain the support of other sahuagin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
other with their tales of the sea. Fights erupt as rival crews cross paths, and the town guard keeps a high profile in hopes of maintaining the peace. The quantity and quality of the catch in recent
d20 Result 1–6 Poor Catch. The townsfolk are frustrated and prone to bickering; everyone is in a bad mood. 7–12 Bountiful Catch. Music and merriment echo through town as everyone celebrates. 13–20
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
can transform an individual into a more powerful type. The cost and time required to perform the ritual is prohibitive, and as a result most yuan-ti never get the opportunity to undergo such a
the Lake of Steam out along the trade routes to cross the world, yuan-ti poisons and potent liquors are covertly sold. Beware! Some of the latter slowly and subtly bring imbibers under the sway of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
Coast. He conceals flexible morals and a ready dagger behind his winning smile. Forge enjoys the finer things in life, particularly when they result from his own cleverness. Decades of heists and cons
, his AC includes his Charisma modifier.
Double-Cross. If Forge hits a creature friendly to him with an attack roll, the attack is automatically a critical hit.
Evasion. If Forge is subjected to an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, rage, contentment, jealousy, and love in all their extremes are on spectacular display there. Lifelong friends might share a laugh over food and wine, cross blades over a mutual lover, and write songs
feeling engendered by their nearness to Corellon’s magnificence. When an elf’s soul reincarnates, the elf might return to life on any world or on Arvandor. As a result, many elves alive today have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
three rounds to flee or attempt to disarm the device.
8 A skycoach crashes through the wall. Is this an attack, or the result of sabotage?
The Villain 1d12 Villain
1 A dragonmarked
baron
2 An eccentric noble (Aurum)
3 A local crimelord (Boromar Clan)
4 A nefarious necromancer (Emerald Claw)
5 A sinister cultist (Dragon Below)
6 A misguided paladin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Prince Oargev of New Cyre The disaster of the Mourning wiped out much of the population of Cyre, but those living near the western border had time to cross into the Brelish countryside ahead of the
avengers who punish those they believe responsible for the Mourning have cast shadows on Prince Oargev’s reputation. As a result, the following groups consider Prince Oargev their foe: The Five
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Deneith. In Karrnath and Aerenal, undead are used as tools. You certainly could find yourself fighting a merciless minotaur in the slums of Sharn… but you’re just as likely to cross swords with a cruel
the underworld of Khyber, the source of many aberrations and monsters. It’s the result of recent experiments by one of the dragonmarked houses or a mad artificer. It comes from one of the planes and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
per hour and have the advantage of being able to cross any terrain. Airships have only been in service for eight years, and as a result many cities don’t yet have the facilities required for docking
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
discovered the crash site removed the command console and brought it back to civilization, not understanding its true purpose or powers. In later years, the console came into the possession of Baron
used by Baron Lum, the Infernal Machine was known for its ability to unleash terrible monsters within the world. Specific combinations of its controls can still recreate the effects of various spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
assassinated the entire family line. Baron Morrikan d’Kundarak and Lord Tolar Paelion were blood brothers, and Morrikan refuses to believe the accusations made against the Paelions. He has sworn to
distinct territories. When their agents cross paths, rivalries can trigger confrontation—which manifests in artistic competitions or duels between assassins. Internal Tensions The schism of House Phiarlan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
fighting against a wicked power structure. Criminal syndicates with a heroic bent include the band of plucky outlaws who hijack taxes from the cruel baron and return them to the downtrodden and a hard
fence. When using the syndicate’s fences, you run no risk of a double-cross or other mishap in finding a buyer, but the syndicate takes 20 percent of the sale price as a finder’s fee. Safe Houses. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
found in the treasury (area M10). If the check result is 14 or higher, the characters also learn that the brains have control over the floating disks leading to the treasury, and that they are ordered
to deactivate the disks if anyone other than the Grand Master attempts to cross them. They also reveal the existence of the antimagic field surrounding the treasury (see area M10 for more information
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
all the time. Pirates affiliated with the Sea Princes, along with independent marauders, prey on ships that attempt to cross the ocean. Strange monsters, including vicious dinosaurs from the Amedio
the result of naval combat. Some shipwrecks, such as the ones described below, are notable for the treasures they hold. Located in shallow, coastal waters, these wrecks are accessible to those who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
body of a lost hero lies entombed.
6 Get information from a soul waiting to be ferried to the Underworld.
7 Pay for a stranded soul to cross the Tartyx River.
8 Steal a specific
shepherd (see chapter 6) takes over a crossing and doesn’t allow souls to pass into the Underworld. As a result, they become specters that harass the living in the mortal world.
5 A priest of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Broken King Antigonos While the characters cross the wilderness of the Katachthon foothills, the following encounter takes place. Read or paraphrase this description: A scree-choked gully runs
table to determine the results. Test of the Amphora d20 Result
1–9 The character is too small. Antigonos tries to solve this problem by scooping several pounds of dirt into the amphora
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
thinking, and maybe even a little luck. Step 2: Determine Your XP Budget Using the XP Budget per Character table, cross-reference the party’s level with the desired encounter difficulty. Multiply the
, die rolls and other factors can result in an encounter being easier or harder than intended. You can adjust an encounter on the fly, such as by having creatures flee (making the encounter easier) or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Pixie Kingdom A copse of oak trees shelters a miniaturized fairground. At its heart, a hamster runs inside a tiny Ferris wheel, encircled by minuscule wagons and candy stalls. A pixie sits cross
who has the lowest check result, at which point all the remaining characters move to new hiding places and make another check. The game continues until only one character remains hidden; this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
headquarters in the halfling district of Little Plains. Allies. The Boromar Clan has a reputation for omnipotence that makes even the forces of law and order in Sharn hesitant to cross it. It’s far
generations. What’s more, if the Boromar Clan collapsed, the underworld would erupt in anarchy as dozens of petty crime lords fought for territory and position. As a result, a member of the Boromars can call
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the player how long the task takes. Alternatively, you can call for a single ability check and use the result to determine how long it takes for the character to complete the task. Group Checks Group
sources to paint a clear picture of the prophecy; otherwise, their information is incomplete. Roped Together. The characters are tied together as they scale a cliff or cross a rickety rope bridge. If one or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
mysterious sights. These scenes aren’t dangerous, but you can elaborate on them as you please. Roll on or choose a result from the Sights within the Spire table to break up the characters’ climb. Sights
considered very familiar with the area around its obsession (see below). Kirgaz hides amid stalactites 30 feet over the bridge and uses its Drop action on the last character to cross. If Kirgaz
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
soldiers of the Ships, who are empowered to arrest criminals and bring them before the Magistrates of the city. In practice, arrests are as often made by mobs, but the result is the same: an appearance
name none can place in legend, and Harbor Cross, split between the Short Span that runs from the South Bank to Blood Island, and the Long Span that continues on to North Bank. Only Ship members and those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
cross. Street Signs Thanks to the Scriveners’, Scribes’, and Clerks’ Guild, Waterdeep has a remarkable custom of labeling its streets, and even many of its alleyways and courts. The method of
traffic to hold. A traffic warden can often be heard blowing a whistle. When you hear it, look to the warden to see if you are being signaled. Failure to take care might result not only in accident but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
petrified remains of dead gods end up—gods who were slain by more powerful entities or who lost all their mortal worshipers and perished as a result. A dead god looks like a gigantic, nondescript stone
enables creatures to use spells such as Teleport to travel from Wildspace to a nearby world, or vice versa. A creature or ship traveling from one Wildspace system to another must cross the Astral Plane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, cross-reference the party’s level with the desired encounter difficulty. Multiply the number in the table by the number of characters in the party to get your XP budget for the encounter. XP Budget per
absence might warrant removing creatures from an encounter to keep it at the intended difficulty. Also, die rolls and other factors can result in an encounter being easier or harder than intended. You can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
make sure that the new race doesn’t pale in comparison to the existing options (which would result in the race being unpopular) or completely overshadow them (so that players don’t feel as if the other
twilight realm of the Feywild. Their cities sometimes cross over to the Material Plane, appearing briefly in mountain valleys or deep forest glades before fading back into the Feywild. The elf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
political figure in Baldur’s Gate. Her manner is brusque but professional. She is happy to deal with anyone who appears likely to further her family’s goals, but she can be ruthless toward those who cross
uncle’s possessions in return for an equal share of the wealth they might earn as a result of information found in his old notes. Characters who want to take a stealthier approach to gaining
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
created the orrery.) If any character mentions the orrery, the clockwork creatures ask, “Why do you seek the orrery?” (Responses that suggest the franchise is trying to stop some great evil can result in
creatures do not know why Lottie did this. “It is best not to cross Lottie. She destroys all who dare rise against her.” If the creatures believe the characters’ cause is just (or at least coincidentally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Barovia, owns and occupies a mansion in Vallaki. The house’s reigning governess, Fiona Wachter, is a loyal servant of Strahd. She seeks to supplant Baron Vallakovich as the town burgomaster. Map 5.4
would happily serve Strahd as burgomaster of Vallaki, but she knows that Baron Vargas Vallakovich won’t give up his birthright without a fight. Fiona conspired to wed her young daughter, Stella, to






