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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Running the Battle This quest is an epic battle involving hundreds of rival combatants. Use the following rules to resolve the conflict.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
itself on a success.
Standing Leap. The grung’s long jump is up to 25 feet and its high jump is up to 15 feet, with or without a running start.
Water Dependency. If the grung isn’t
warrior typically leads a group of grung and other warriors into battle and is often accompanied by a grung wildling.
Grungs
Grungs are frog-like folk found in rain forests and tropical jungles
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
damage if he fails. He can't use this trait if he's incapacitated.
Second-Story Work. Climbing does not cost Viari extra movement. Additionally, when he makes a running jump, the distance he covers
adventurer was nearly cut short during a battle of which the bards still sing. Unleashing a devastating attack with the aptly named Apocalypse Dagger, the rogue destroyed a giant single-handedly — and lost
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
;s wing, a tattered piece of a Boros banner (a souvenir from a famous battle), a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 2 gp (Boros-minted 1-zino coins)
Feature: Legion Station
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I do what I can to help out the spouse of a comrade who died in battle.
Flaws
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
them into the trap laid in Garra’s safe house (area T4b). The changeling attacks the characters the first time they battle other members of Daask.
Garra is leaving Sharn on a lightning rail bound for Wroat. Changeling Treachery If the characters are traveling with Jas (see “Skycoach Ride” earlier in the adventure), the changeling attempts to lead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The Tyrants No criminal guild in Sharn is more shrouded in mystery than the Tyrants. This organization of changelings deals in secrets and lies, selling forgeries, running long cons, and treating
operations in the Dragoneyes district, in Lower Tavick’s Landing. They have agents spread across the city. A beggar, a bartender, or a courtier could actually be a persona crafted by a Tyrant changeling. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
its enemies than crush them in battle. 5 An artificer is obsessed with infusing necromantic curses into their construct creations. 6 A changeling necromancer often poses as a vampire or a mummy, even though it’s still alive.
evil, and that revel in their villainy. Emerald Claw NPCs d6 NPC 1 Though mortal, this fanatical warrior drinks the blood of those he slays in battle. 2 A cleric tries to convince her enemies to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Running This Chapter Be sure to review the “Auril the Frostmaiden” section in appendix C before running this chapter, since Auril is no ordinary villain. The characters can locate and obtain both The
slaying Iskra, the Frostmaiden’s roc (without which Auril can’t cast her nightly spell that keeps the sun at bay), or by facing Auril in battle and defeating all three of the Frostmaiden’s forms sequentially.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Sharn Watch keeps a close eye on them. A gang of changeling pickpockets called the Five Faces operates primarily in Middle Menthis, preying indiscriminately on orcs in Cassan Bridge, halflings in Little
favors her contacts have done for her. Other members of House Tharashk don’t like her, as she prefers running her own business to taking on jobs for them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
appropriate. (See “Running a Three-sided Battle” sidebar for advice.) RUNNING A THREE-SIDED BATTLE
Combat is a highlight of the game for a large number of players: they love the challenge, the
tactics, and the drama. A battle involving three different sides at the same time can provide all of those highlights writ large. Running such a combat, however, takes care and practice.
With a three
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, a reenactor hoots and yells, “Let’s send those Istarian rats running!”
A moment later, a trumpet blast signals the start of the battle. “For Istar!” yells the mercenaries’ leader, a tall half-ogre
Battle Begins When the characters are ready, Darrett or a militia member guides them into line with the other Vogler troops. Read the following description: After much laughter and jostling, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Against Demogorgon After running any events you wish from “The Battle,” the struggle between the demon lords comes to an end as Demogorgon proves why he is known as the Prince of Demons. The sounds
of battle finally die away, the ground before you stained black and red with demonic blood and ichor. In the terrible grip of Demogorgon, even the mighty Orcus looks almost small. Tentacles hold the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Running This Chapter This chapter begins after the characters retrieve the fifth piece of the Rod of Seven Parts. A character who holds that piece instinctively knows that the sixth piece is located
on the Isle of Serpents on Oerth, a world known for its legendary dungeons and magical treasures. The characters arrive on the island in time to witness a battle between a kraken and a crew of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Running the Encounter Use the following guidance for running and resolving the encounter between the characters’ hammerhead and the githyanki ship. The Battle Begins Using the side initiative variant
fish ship that lie strewn amid the asteroids—are attracted to the battle as it unfolds. At the start of the fourth round of combat, they appear at the stern of the characters’ ship and attack the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
characters must fight the zodar (see Boo’s Astral Menagerie) on their own. See “Running the Zodar” below for more information about this creature. The characters win the trial by combat if they reduce
the zodar to 0 hit points. The zodar wins the battle if all the characters are at 0 hit points at the start of the zodar’s turn or if the characters who are still standing concede defeat. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, and monstrous mercenaries do battle with heroes from all walks of life, while unscrupulous collectors and smugglers carry on a brisk trade in artifacts brought back from the cyclopean ruins of
City d6 Adventure Seed 1 A homicidal changeling has killed two members of different dragonmarked houses, and doesn’t plan to stop until one heir from each of the dragonmarked houses is dead. 2 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
running long jump, the distance you can cover increases by a number of feet equal to your Strength modifier. Additional Fighting Style At 10th level, you can choose a second option from the Fighting
Style class feature. Superior Critical Starting at 15th level, your weapon attacks score a critical hit on a roll of 18–20. Survivor At 18th level, you attain the pinnacle of resilience in battle. At
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
combatants on a piece of paper, and keep a running tally of each creature’s distance from the party’s starting point (the party starts at 0 feet). As the characters advance, increase their numbers; as
the monsters advance toward the characters, decrease their numbers. Adjust the Grid Scale. If you’re using a battle grid, take a section of that grid and use it to track position, changing the scale so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
running long jump, the distance you can cover increases by a number of feet equal to your Strength modifier. Additional Fighting Style At 10th level, you can choose a second option from the Fighting
Style class feature. Superior Critical Starting at 15th level, your weapon attacks score a critical hit on a roll of 18–20. Survivor At 18th level, you attain the pinnacle of resilience in battle. At
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
halfling with gleaming crystal eyes. This warforged spent twenty years on the battlefield, and it has no fear of the halfling warrior. Neither one noticed the changeling who stole the halflings purse, but
within them, shifters often prefer the wilds to the civilized world. Warforged are artificial lifeforms built to fight in the Last War. Created as tools of battle, they must now find their place and purpose beyond the war.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
occurs. Roll a d20 and consult the Random Events table, or choose a suitable event. For the rules on madness, see chapter 2 of this adventure and chapter 8, “Running the Game,” in the Dungeon Master’s
Guide. d20 Event 1–2 Battle aftermath 3–6 Creature encounter 7–9 Demon encounter 10–11 Discipline problem 12–13 Disease 14–15 Madness 16–17 Poisoned NPCs 18–19 Spoiled supplies 20 Vanishing NPCs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
. Using Chromatic Dragons The power of the chromatic dragons is a motif running through every aspect of Tyranny of Dragons: The Rise of Tiamat. As the events of the adventure unfold, more and more
are evil and merciless, and every battle against these creatures should be a life-or-death struggle. No dragon should ever fall without the heroes suffering during the battle. Chromatic dragons use
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
solely on the characters and their foes, glossing over all of the other fighting and just making an educated guess as to the outcome. This method is the quickest for resolving the battle. The orcs could
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. Using Chromatic Dragons The power of the chromatic dragons is a motif running through every aspect of Tyranny of Dragons: The Rise of Tiamat. As the events of the adventure unfold, more and more
are evil and merciless, and every battle against these creatures should be a life-or-death struggle. No dragon should ever fall without the heroes suffering during the battle. Chromatic dragons use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, give one NPC to each player and put the extra NPCs aside. These leftover NPCs don’t participate in the battle. After giving out the NPCs, read the following explanatory text to the players: In addition
has a strong incentive to do otherwise. At the end of the battle, regardless of the outcome, take back all the special NPCs. For each NPC who survives, give the characters that NPC’s corresponding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Using Chromatic Dragons The power of the chromatic dragons is a motif running through every aspect of Tyranny of Dragons: The Rise of Tiamat. As the events of the adventure unfold, more and more
are evil and merciless, and every battle against these creatures should be a life-or-death struggle. No dragon should ever fall without the heroes suffering during the battle. Chromatic dragons use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
adventurers also solve puzzles, talk with other characters, battle fantastic monsters, and discover magic items and other treasure—all while supporting each other’s fun. Learn by Watching
A great
Guide and Monster Manual. The first of these books guides the DM through creating and running adventures, and the second holds hundreds of monsters to fill those adventures. Dice. You need a set of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Battle Prawn Challenge Jagged Koi Prawns are just one unexpected danger of the games at the Dyn Singh Night market Sid Squid’s Trusty Leek sponsors Battle Prawns: The Shrimpening. Sid’s shrimp cakes
invite visitors to participate in Battle Prawns. If characters ask, Sid explains the challenge is simple: assist in making a gigantic shrimp cake in record time. Participants must rapidly prepare prawn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Squaring Off Against the Cult of the Dragon Characters have several options at Castle Naerytar, and events there can go in many directions. Here are the key points to keep in mind when running this
chapter. Rezmir and Azbara Jos do almost anything to avoid a battle with interfering adventurers. They have bigger concerns than the safety of Castle Naerytar and its occupants. If a battle develops
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
The Assault Because of the characters’ familiarity with the sahuagin fortress and their obvious skill at staying alive, the Saltmarsh council involves them in the their battle plans. The Plan The
. The Attack The allied forces are destined for victory, but their degree of success is yet to be determined. Success in the battle is determined by how many victory points the characters accrue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
quick recap of the state of the battle. How many foes are still standing, and how hurt do they look? What’s the most immediate threat to that character? Make Initiative Obvious. Display the Initiative
order to your players so they each know when their character’s turn is coming up and can think ahead about what their character will do on their next turn. Using Initiative scores (see “Running
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Card Reading When you perform a card reading before running the adventure, write down the results for reference later. If the characters have their fortunes read in the adventures, do the card
” section that follows. 4. Strahd’s Enemy Flip over card 4, and read: This card sheds light on one who will help you greatly in the battle against darkness. This card determines where the characters can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Running Wilderness Encounters When you’re ready to stage an encounter in the wilderness, roll two 20-sided dice of different colors. The first d20 is the encounter die; the second d20 is the blizzard
encountered in a blizzard, whereas perytons almost never are. Some the random encounters are designed to test the characters in battle, while others encourage roleplaying. All of them paint a picture of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
rise of younger peoples. Or evil giants might have sided with chromatic dragons while good giants took up arms alongside metallic dragons in the long-running conflict between the children of Bahamut and
between the warring parties are isolated events along the lines of the world-shaking events described in “Campaign Events.” You might begin the campaign with one such battle, have the adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Squaring Off Against the Cult of the Dragon Characters have several options at Castle Naerytar, and events there can go in many directions. Here are the key points to keep in mind when running this
chapter. Rezmir and Azbara Jos do almost anything to avoid a battle with interfering adventurers. They have bigger concerns than the safety of Castle Naerytar and its occupants. If a battle develops