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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
who follow this tradition augment their prowess in battle, bolster their allies, and can even soar through the air on draconic wings. But all this power is in service of a greater goal: achieving a
written in Draconic that contained inspiring new techniques.
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After a dream featuring a five-handed dragonborn, you awoke with the mystical breath of dragons.
Classes
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
who follow this tradition augment their prowess in battle, bolster their allies, and can even soar through the air on draconic wings. But all this power is in service of a greater goal: achieving a
written in Draconic that contained inspiring new techniques.
6
After a dream featuring a five-handed dragonborn, you awoke with the mystical breath of dragons.
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you, warning all others that you must win the battle alone. The avatar fights until you die or it drops to 0 hit points, whereupon it disappears. If anyone tries to help you, the helper summons its
apply it.
The Void. This black card spells disaster. Your soul is drawn from your body and contained in an object in a place of the GM's choice. One or more powerful beings guard the place. While your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Menzoberranzan If the City of Spiders is the site of the demon lords’ battle, it is damaged even more than it was by Demogorgon’s arrival. Word of the city’s misfortune spreads throughout the
challenges to their power even as they make concessions to their rivals. A civil war between the drow isn’t likely to remain contained within Menzoberranzan — or even the Underdark — as different sides look
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
surprise their enemies. Rat Keepers and Wolf Riders. Goblins have an affinity for rats and wolves, raising them to serve as companions and mounts, respectively. Like rats, goblins shun sunlight and
. Maglubiyet the Mighty One, the Lord of Depths and Darkness, is the greater god of goblinoids. Envisioned by most goblins as an eleven-foot-tall battle-scarred goblin with black skin and fire erupting
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
history.
HINCHEL OR
On the Cover Vajra Safahr, Karlach, Minsc, Boo, and Jarlaxle array themselves for battle in the ruins of Myth Drannor in this majestic illustration from Billy
Christian.
On the Alt-Cover Vajra Safahr, Karlach, and Jarlaxle Baenre lead an army—and a gold dragon—into battle in this scintillating illustration from Dominik Mayer.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, D&D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
known as Wave Echo Cave. In addition to its mineral wealth, the mine contained great magical power. Human spellcasters allied themselves with dwarves and gnomes to channel and bind that energy into a
their dwarf and gnome allies to defend the Forge of Spells, and the ensuing spell battle destroyed much of the cavern. Few survived the cave-ins and tremors, and knowledge of the location of Wave Echo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Echo Cave. In addition to its mineral wealth, the mine contained great magical power. Human spellcasters allied themselves with the dwarves and gnomes to channel and bind that energy into a great forge
wizards fought alongside their dwarf and gnome allies to defend the Forge of Spells, and the ensuing spell battle destroyed much of the cavern. Few survived the cave-ins and tremors, and the location of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Denizens Despite its grandeur and immense proportions, the castle is fairly self-contained, and loud sounds in one area can easily be heard in other locations. Any adult giant who yells really loud
If these simulacra are drawn to area 29 by sounds of battle, they aren’t encountered here. The water elemental hides in its pool. 27 2 helmed horrors, 30 suits of animated armor The constructs remain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
.
Filthriddens is contained within a cave roughly 100 feet long and 60 feet wide. The characters enter from a natural tunnel along one of the shorter walls, with another tunnel exiting on the opposite side
cultists who have died and risen as undead are kept. If battle erupts, the cultists open the door and release six ghouls. The ghouls ignore the cultists as long as there are other creatures to feed on.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
his prowess in battle. A dozen more bullywugs appear at the edge of the battlefield but do not approach. An equally aggressive response from the characters, verbally or through gestures, and a
successful DC 16 Charisma (Intimidation) or Charisma (Persuasion) check convinces the king to retreat and take his remaining warriors with him. If the king is attacked or goaded into battle (on a failed check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. This large workshop was badly damaged by the ancient spell battle that laid waste to the mine. Worktables taking up two corners of the room are scorched, and the plaster has been burned off the masonry
harnessed to permanently enchant magic items. However, any nonmagical weapon or armor bathed in the green flame for at least 1 minute becomes a +1 weapon or +1 armor, respectively, for 1d12 hours (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Glorium Gate Destination: Heroic Domains of Ysgard Primary Citizens: Giants and Humanoids Ruler: Tyrza Bonebreaker Blaring horns rally Glorium’s residents to battle. Warriors are forged in the gate
patron deities of fire and frost giants, respectively—regularly send hulking subjects to pillage the wintry camp, darkening its skies with ash and snow. Meanwhile, nomadic groups of mountain bariaurs hold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
outward from its circumference (Xanathar’s symbol).
Noise. Sounds of mock battle emanate from the tunnel to the west (leading to area 20b).
The beholder zombie attacks anyone who enters the room
her out of the circle. Nadia relishes any opportunity to fight and kill, and she hurls herself and her forces into battle without a second thought. 20c. Arch Gate to Level 6 This hallway has three
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
maintain their own battle gear, but ammunition and replacement gear are kept on hand, as well as other nonperishable supplies. Rather than being contained in a building, these items are on wagons
. Library Hobgoblins know the value of improving one’s base of knowledge, and so they value any documentation about the world around them — maps, accounting records, battle reports, and other important
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
such as ankhegs or bulettes, normally too stupid and ravenous to be trained, submit to the will of the Black Earth. The monsters allow themselves to be herded or ridden into battle against the enemies of
common courtesy as a way for the weak to put limits on the behavior of the strong, and they scorn empathy or friendship as weakness. In battle, Black Earth cultists are brutal and straightforward. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
contained. 6 You were affected by teleportation magic. 7 You turned invisible for a time. 8 You identified an illusion for what it was. 9 You saw a creature being conjured by magic. 10 Your fortune was read
d12 War Outcome 1 You were knocked out and left for dead. You woke up hours later with no recollection of the battle. 2–3 You were badly injured in the fight, and you still bear the awful scars of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
for organizing Humanoid forces to battle their chromatic kin. These factions are devoted to common goals—constraining the rampages of the chromatic dragons and limiting Tiamat’s influence in the world
, the fang, the claw, the wing, and the eye, representing endurance, ruthlessness, savagery, speed, and cunning, respectively. You could also create factions based around the damage types dealt by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
research into finding Daoine Gloine even after setting up his initial laboratory on the floating island. Using the notes and maps contained in the journal, the characters can find a route through the
with images of air and water elementals locked in furious battle, within which is a Galder’s bubble pipe (see appendix D). A suit of Heward’s hireling armor (see appendix D). Components of value to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
following tools: A whiteboard on a wall or propped up nearby A battle mat you use for miniatures Folded index cards for each character and each group of identical monsters, placed like tents in
A, B, and C, respectively. To track the ogres’ Hit Points, you can sort them by letter, then subtract damage from their Hit Points as they take it. Your records might look something like this after a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Intelligence (Arcana) check made while investigating the tunnel confirms that it is wholly contained within a pocket dimension. Because the characters have been in possession of the orrery housing and some
cooked up with cheese are delicious.
— Jim Darkmagic
The Hard Way The characters are free to engage Raah in battle. It has a lot of pent-up rage these days, and is happy to have someone to direct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Bargra Yefkos (human) Land of the Wolf Nomads—horse riders engaged in war against Iuz Baklunish Nomads The Chakyik and Wegwiur—called Tiger Nomads and Wolf Nomads, respectively, by their neighbors—are
an ideal location for a campaign featuring themes of sword-and-sorcery fantasy (see “Flavors of Fantasy” in this chapter). The peoples of the Northern Flanaess battle giants, dragons, and other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
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
. Level 3: Combat Inspiration You can use your wit to turn the tide of battle. A creature that has a Bardic Inspiration die from you can use it for one of the following effects. Defense. When the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
detect magic spell, but it vanishes if targeted by a successful dispel magic spell (DC 16). It also ceases to exist while contained in the area of an antimagic field spell. It otherwise looks and feels
solid.
The statues represent the dwarven deities Moradin (god of creation), Berronar Truesilver (god of hearth and home), Clangeddin Silverbeard (god of battle), and Marthammor Duin (god of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
kakkuu spyder-fiends (see appendix A) drill on this beach while awaiting orders from the battle leaders in the citadel. They find marching in formation dull and are eager to rejoin the battle raging on
, chitin, and gnashing teeth presses against the stones from the other side.
The circle of stones shudders, and you realize the monstrous thing contained on the other side is expanding the circle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their prowess in battle, bolster their allies, and can even soar through the air on draconic wings. But all this power is in service of a greater goal: achieving a spiritual unity with the essence of
stretches meditating in the region around an ancient dragon’s lair, absorbing that lair’s ambient magic.
5 You found a scroll written in Draconic that contained inspiring new techniques.
6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
(Acrobatics) check. K3. Courtyard Two rickety wooden bridges loom over this area at heights of thirty feet and fifty feet, respectively. The higher bridge is missing a large section of its middle, and
enemy moves to a location the goblins can’t see, they mount the wolves and move to another archer platform. K5. Main Battle Platform This thirty-foot-tall wooden watchtower is connected to the snowy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
’ recommendation.
Advantage/Disadvantage. Sometimes a D20 Test is modified by special situations called Advantage and Disadvantage, which reflect positive and negative circumstances, respectively
abstain from battle. If the wyrmling defeats all the characters, they wake up 1 hour later outside the cave with 1 Hit Point each.
Saving Throws. The wyrmling’s Acid Breath action (see the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
than done, however. The glowing green gem is contained in a cavity in the stump, beneath the rotted floorboards of the hut. The floorboards can be ripped up with a successful DC 14 Strength check or
. While the figure in the portrait remains motionless, the portrait is indistinguishable from a normal painting.
Strahd’s Animated Armor The armor that Strahd wore into battle when he was alive lives
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
black robe and carrying a spectral scythe. It appears in a space of the DM’s choice within 10 feet of you and attacks you, warning all others that you must win the battle alone. The avatar fights until
. Your soul is drawn from your body and contained in an object in a place of the DM’s choice. One or more powerful beings guard the place. While your soul is trapped in this way, your body is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
battle alone. The avatar fights until you die or it drops to 0 hit points, whereupon it disappears. If anyone tries to help you, the helper summons its own avatar of death. A creature slain by an avatar
Void. This black card spells disaster. Your soul is drawn from your body and contained in an object in a place of the DM’s choice. One or more powerful beings guard the place. While your soul is trapped
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
in the group check is a success or a failure, respectively. Determining Hazards Traveling by sea is an innately dangerous proposition. When running an ocean adventure, you can select hazards based on
consult the Fire Check Results table. Fire DCs DC Description 10 Small, contained fire, equivalent to an oil lantern 15 Dangerous flame, equivalent to a large campfire, or multiple, smaller fires
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
shoot skyward like a missile. Or a franchise’s headquarters might be contained within a giant statue, which over time gains the power to move farther and faster. A castle or other stationary structure
) from one location to another. A ship might gain a magic sail, or could add a balloon to become a battle balloon airship. A hollow statue could gain the ability to stride across the landscape. A wizard’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
gantries in 2 and 3 rounds, respectively. Releasing the catch on a winch requires a knock spell. A creature can also use its action to make a DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check, releasing the catch on a
pounds). Development If battle erupts here, the four fire giants working in the foundry below begin hurling globs of molten iron at enemies they can see. (See area 34 for details.) If the characters take
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
haven as its guardians are released. Guardian Battle. Three stone golems (carved to resemble an 8-foot-tall crowned dwarf, a 10-foot-tall crowned elf, and a 12-foot-tall crowned human, respectively
the haven’s guardians without knowing what’s going on, but the ghost of Zyrian the scrivener can fill them in during the battle.) The spectral elf initially ignores the characters and wanders around