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Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Voice from the Past (1/Day). The professor can cast the contact other plane spell to contact a long-dead spirit, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability.Multiattack. The professor makes two
structures and find the safest paths as they search. When confronted, they confound their foes by channeling the stasis of perfect order, creating resilient barriers of force and quashing hostile
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
5th
dominate person
Your magic often takes the form of blue or golden runes floating and glowing in the air in circular patterns or of shimmering azure barriers of magical energy. If you
the entire city, your place in the Azorius can easily bring you into contact with members of other guilds, for good or ill.
Roll twice on the Azorius Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Daask Founded by monstrous immigrants from Droaam, the criminal organization known as Daask has been building its power for a decade and has recently begun an aggressive campaign of expansion. Daask
engages mainly in violent crime, including armed robbery, assault, arson, and murder. As its reputation has grown, it has added extortion to this list. If you have a contact in Daask, you might know
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
person of interest in numerous crimes befitting a mobster but managed to evade the law — until recently. Krenko was brought into custody by Gideon Jura, a freelancer working with the Boros Legion at
magic shiv (a prison knife). Reportedly, it could punch through force barriers. It isn’t known how Krenko obtained the weapon. Krenko’s notable associates include the mysterious Mr. Taz (no other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Character Hooks Consider the following ways to involve characters in this adventure: Ancestor’s Invitation. A character’s relative or associate is a local official who lives in Djaynai. This contact
has received strange dreams in which the spirit of one of their ancestors tries to communicate with them. The contact asks the character to visit them in Djaynai to help them unravel the mystery of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Xanathar is aware that something is off with Nar’l, and recently assigned him a grell bodyguard. The grell has instructions to dispose of Nar’l at the first sign of disloyalty. Game Statistics Nar’l
eyescratch, a contact poison. A creature that comes into contact with the poison must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 hour and blinded while poisoned in this way. A lesser restoration spell or similar magic ends the effect.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
capitulation of the minotaurs on the Maze Level. Once the minotaurs are subservient to House Freth, the drow will use them to clear out and secure the warrens. To this end, Drivvin is devising a ritual to
summon and control a goristro demon. By passing the goristro off as Baphomet, the demon lord of minotaurs, he hopes to win the minotaurs’ obedience. But Drivvin has recently realized that his arcane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
know the North well. A half-elf adventurer named Gervor and his companions went missing recently. The adventurers were staying in town, and locals expected them to return tendays ago. In addition
of the town. Darathra is a key contact for characters affiliated with the Harpers. The Zhentarim has spies in the town as well, and its agents might contact the characters in the course of “The Long Road” side trek in chapter 6.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Holding recently stolen by an evil dragon. The bag begs for rescue. Far Realm Connection. Unknown to the adventurers, the sender of the distress signal is actually a Bag of Devouring. It’s the feeding
orifice of an evil extradimensional creature that resides in the Far Realm and can telepathically contact creatures within 1 mile of the bag. Starglass Waypoint. Characters who answer the telepathic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
piece was housed in the tree until recently, when it was taken to a nearby castle called Three Moons Vault. The crimson moonlight that now surrounds the castle warps the rod’s magical properties. To
on Krynn, and begin their search for the magical tree. Though initially fruitless, the characters’ search puts them in contact with benevolent lycanthropes who know where to find the fifth piece. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
largest inn, The Old Bargewright, was recently rebuilt as a substantial stone structure with thick walls, secret passages, and private chambers separated from nearby rooms by sealed-off passages
, poisons, and certain magic. Reason to Visit. Thaelond is the local leader among the Zhentarim and a key contact for characters with a connection to that faction. It’s also where two side treks, “The Long Road” and “New Management,” start (see chapter 6).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
following summary of what he knows: Pirates recently ransacked Abbey Isle, an island just off the coast populated by evil clerics and their followers. Much to the guild’s delight, the battle between the
contact in the region is Major Ursa, who keeps a lighthouse on an island nearby. He will provide additional information to any group that takes on the assignment. Anyone who accepts the contract will be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
, Ooze Grottos, Predator Pools, Golem Laboratories, and Temples of Extraction. Zones are also labeled on the map. Areas are identified by numbers. Map 5.1: The Doomvault Dimensional Barriers Magic
or ethereal creature can’t pass between zones. A detect magic spell can’t penetrate the structure of the Doomvault to sense the dimensional barriers. Magic Gates Two types of magic gates, white and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
beneath a roiling cloud of flies. Asmodeus recently reinstated the fallen angel Zariel as the Archduchess of Avernus, reversing an earlier decision that allowed a pit fiend named Bel to take the
who expended tremendous amounts of magical power to breach the barriers that separate the Nine Hells from other planes. Using Devils Devils aren’t numerous in The Rise of Tiamat until the final
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
beneath a roiling cloud of flies. Asmodeus recently reinstated the fallen angel Zariel as the Archduchess of Avernus, reversing an earlier decision that allowed a pit fiend named Bel to take the
who expended tremendous amounts of magical power to breach the barriers that separate the Nine Hells from other planes. Using Devils Devils aren’t numerous in The Rise of Tiamat until the final
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
and forced them to question their blind obedience to him. Prolonged contact with malevolent magic suffusing the chardalyn has made Xardorok extraordinarily paranoid. He keeps his two sons, Durth and
duergar clan, has recently arrived at the fortress after being invited here by Xardorok. The Muzgardts are based in Gracklstugh, a duergar city in the Underdark. They mass-produce and distribute a filthy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
he’s building them. The answer lies with his strange companion. Until recently, this flumph surreptitiously fed on the mental energy of Arcturia’s mind flayer assistant. The illithid’s sudden death
to reform. The hobgoblin has proven to be stubbornly, irredeemably evil, but their lengthy telepathic contact has caused Doomcrown to exhibit odd traits, including a subconscious need to recreate the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Zhentarim The Doom Raiders try to contact evil-aligned or morally ambiguous characters. A flying snake with a parchment tied about its body visits one character in the dead of night. The message
to a table in the center of the Yawning Portal’s taproom, where her boss waits with drink in hand. Davil Starsong Davil Starsong (see appendix B) is the characters’ primary contact in the Black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
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Voice from the Past (1/Day). The professor can cast the contact other plane spell to contact a long-dead spirit, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability.
Actions
Multiattack. The
order shore up dangerous structures and find the safest paths as they search. When confronted, they confound their foes by channeling the stasis of perfect order, creating resilient barriers of force
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
hunter has raised a young white dragon since the dragon hatched, and the two are now inseparable.
5 A young white dragon is pestered by a flameskull bound to guard a magic item the dragon recently
seek out new mineral veins for sustenance.
8 A clan of winged kobolds treat the air currents and ice slides of an adult white dragon’s lair as an obstacle course. The dragon enjoys devising
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Levistus, who speaks to them infrequently using a powerful form of cross-planar telepathy. Levistus has recently called upon them to help another of their master’s disciples—an albino tiefling wizard
, who speaks to them telepathically. The contact is one-way only, although a vainglorious tiefling cult fanatic named Kadroth falsely claims to have the archdevil’s ear. The cultists shun contact with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
negotiations with the liches. Franchise Restructuring Having recently interacted with several powerful organizations — including Lottie’s lich alliance, the Six, and Dran Enterprises — the characters might be
the characters. With a suitable degree of success, such activities can bring the characters into contact with agents of the Six. Likewise, the characters might use the cover of criminal activity to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, in open-topped cages made of netting, lurk a great number of giant crabs that haven’t been fed recently. As the characters start to make their way to shore, the water begins to froth as the giant
now, the breakwater is not designed to prevent entry to the village by anyone who can simply climb up and over it. If the characters avoided any contact with the giant crabs, or if they have handled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
contact her, Alustriel tells the characters. When she left, Malaina told Alustriel that she was going to a shop called Velgar’s Vittles in Sigil’s Market Ward. The Wizards Three were busy, so Alustriel
Alustriel, Tasha, or Vecna, or anything about recently being in Sigil. By the time the characters return to the sanctum, it’s too late to stop Kas. Proceed to the “Kas Reveals Himself” section. Fighting Kas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Zhentarim. Members in good standing of any of those groups can contact their organizations and convince them that an expedition must be mounted to find the Morkoth, for the sake of all civilization. Roll
Enclave. Klarz’s ship waits for the characters in a cove several miles north of Waterdeep. The Lords’ Alliance recently captured a pirate ship called the Ravenous, along with its nefarious captain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
take offense if the character refuses her invitation. A day later, she casts another sending spell and reaches out to a different party member. If she is refused a second time, she doesn’t contact the
. It startled a few sailors recently but hasn’t hurt anyone. Confront the dragon and learn its intentions.” Vajra gives each character a potion of water breathing to complete this mission. They find a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
higher pay. As an officer, you maintain a comfortable lifestyle. Military Force Contact Your primary contact within your hierarchy is your superior officer, the person who gives you orders and is
both power and subtlety. Your missions could run the risk of shattering a fragile peace recently established with a rival nation and plunging multiple nations back into war. Or perhaps your group’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
dimensional barriers that prevent fiends from teleporting or summoning other demons within the sector. Fiendish Arena In this zone, a vampire named Issem culls the weakest demons using arena combat. When
from a prism and attacks. Pit Traps. As shown on the map, the floor has many pit traps. Contact Stone. The glyphs on the sarcophagus cause it to serve as a contact stone. Treasure. Inside the sarcophagus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
than normal, use ropes to restrain a hulking biped with an insectoid body. A large sack has been pulled over the creature’s bulbous head.
A team of four duergar recently captured an umber hulk in the
wounded and Grandolpha can kill him without putting herself in harm’s way, she seizes the opportunity. Throne. Prolonged contact with Xardorok’s chardalyn throne can warp one’s mind. A creature that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
: The three Rockseeker brothers (Gundren, Tharden, and Nundro) recently located an entrance to the long-lost Wave Echo Cave, site of the mines of the Phandelver’s Pact. (Share the information in the
.) Sildar’s contact in Phandalin is a human wizard named Iarno Albrek. The wizard traveled to the town two months ago to establish order there. After the Lords’ Alliance received no word from Iarno, Sildar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
the pool of water that fills the center of the area. Ripples spread across the surface as if the water has been recently disturbed. Around the cavern, narrow alcoves hold enormous globes of blue liquid
suspended in the air.
In the west side of the room is a black gate, and on the wall near it is a contact stone.
Creatures. One reduced-threat aboleth (see “Reduced-Threat Monsters” above) dwells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
because it has been in telepathic contact with the ulitharid on level 17.) Githyanki have invaded Undermountain and are trying to exterminate the mind flayer colony in Seadeeps. Halaster has commandeered a
animate dead spells. If the characters refuse, Nylas and his will-o’-wisps attack them. Skrianna Shadowdusk Skrianna Shadowdusk (CE female Illuskan human mage) recently enrolled in Dweomercore at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
reduced-threat dragon turtle (see “Reduced-Threat Monsters” above) — it has no tail attack — recently taken from Lake Thaylambar, has been chained here while the insidious mind control magic of the
floor in the south. On the eastern wall is a contact stone.
Creatures. Ihanvas, the spirit naga overseer of this zone, is eating a prisoner. The naga attacks any intruders. Ten commoners also linger in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
happened to Zybilna, with whom he has lost contact. If you like, you can replace Madryck Roslof with a different NPC who better suits your campaign. Whether Madryck or someone else gives the quest, the
inspiration—the source of my power.
“I have been unable to contact Zybilna for the better part of a year, and I fear something terrible has happened. My adventuring days are over, but Zybilna has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Ardeep Forest This forest east of Waterdeep and the Dessarin River was once part of the long-lost elven kingdom of Illefarn. Now it’s home to a small clan of wood elves recently arrived from Evermeet
-eyed “Senior Sword” and master of the militia. The largest inn, the Old Bargewright, was recently rebuilt as a substantial stone structure with thick walls and private chambers hidden behind secret