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Magic Items
Divine Contention
A fiery red crystal the size of a human palm.
Once per day as a bonus action, a villain can activate the ruinstone to undo one deed they have performed. The possibilities here are broad, but in
combat it’s simplest to allow them the opportunity to “rewind” one action and take it again, or to reroll a failed saving throw (if it can still take actions).
Each use of the
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
restrictions (see “Alterations to Magic”).
Arcane Recovery (1/Day). When he finishes a short rest, Halaster recovers all his spell slots of 5th level and lower.
Legendary Resistance (3
, however, Halaster is alert and attentive to the activities and preparations of all beings near him. He never willingly enters combat without first casting mage armor and mind blank on himself.As the
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
help by paying for improved roofs and lamps in your neighborhood, causing the entire community to celebrate your deed.
4
Fueled by alcohol, you faced down a carrion crawler that slunk out of the
, and I will protect the land.
3
A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter.
4
My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Alert Origin Archery Fighting Style Athlete General Blind Fighting Fighting Style Boon of Combat Prowess Epic Boon Boon of Dimensional Travel Epic Boon Boon of Energy Resistance Epic Boon Boon of Fate
Epic Boon Boon of Fortitude Epic Boon Boon of Irresistible Offense Epic Boon Boon of Recovery Epic Boon Boon of Skill Epic Boon Boon of Speed Epic Boon Boon of Spell Recall Epic Boon Boon of the Night
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
) suit of animated armor with 27 (6d6 + 6) hit points. The tin soldiers burst from their small houses and march forth if they hear combat in this room or an adjoining area, or if Skabatha or Pincushion
drumbeat can be heard out to a range of 60 feet. All tin soldiers that can hear the beating drum gain a +2 bonus to their damage rolls. If the drum is destroyed, every tin soldier within 60 feet of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, therefore, is at high risk of robbery, beating, or worse. Upper City Random Encounters d20 Encounter
1–6 No encounter
7–10 Harmless interaction (roll on table A)
11–16 Denizens
small sum to help do a good deed for a poor family at the Lady’s Hall.
8 Ominous, disembodied whispers reach the party’s ears. The whispers lead to Hhune House.
9 The wizard Lorroakan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, therefore, is at high risk of robbery, beating, or worse. Victor Adame Minguez Upper City Random Encounters d20 Encounter 1–6 No encounter 7–10 Harmless interaction (roll on table A) 11–16 Denizens
characters for the modest fee of 3 copper pieces. The sketch isn’t particularly good. 7 A priest of Tymora approaches the party, offering them a small sum to help do a good deed for a poor family at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
characters hear or see them as they skulk about. Not every encounter with a wandering monster or patrol needs to end in combat, but knowing that they don’t have free run of the dungeon will help keep the
thessalheart construct is a strange magical-mechanical device that struts about like a chicken, and which features a human heart beating madly behind its glass front. The construct always wanders the zone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
is in combat identifies a number of silver wires connecting the ranger’s cloak and backpack. If Barbatos is defeated, examining his body reveals that the backpack holds a troll’s still-beating heart
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the Runestone, which he can then deliver to Laeral in utmost secrecy. Jalester tells the characters that he wants the fragment for himself and won’t disclose its purpose, except to say that its recovery
of the telepathic contact, learn its intentions, and put a quick and decisive end to it if those intentions are hostile. (The ulitharid awaits them on level 17.) If the party deals with the threat, Durnan promises to make sure the deed is never forgotten but offers no tangible reward.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
. Exploration is open-ended; the players don’t take turns moving around the dungeon the way they do in combat. As they explore, direct the players to freely move around on the map, but stop them when they reach
attitude toward the characters: Friendly, Hostile, or Indifferent (see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules). Regardless, creatures defend themselves in combat.
As an Influence action, a character can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
surprise the cultists if they sneak up on them after silently opening the door from area E1. If combat ensues here, any monsters present in areas E3 and E4 are alerted to the battle and arrive after
spell scrolls: raise dead, forbiddance, and holy aura. USING THE RUINSTONE
Once per day as a bonus action, a villain can activate the ruinstone to undo one deed they have performed. The possibilities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
activities and preparations of all beings near him. He never willingly enters combat without first casting mage armor and mind blank on himself. Halaster Blackcloak
Medium humanoid (human), chaotic
Recovery (1/Day). When he finishes a short rest, Halaster recovers all his spell slots of 5th level and lower.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Halaster fails a saving throw, he can choose to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
to pour its jug of spores over Krob’s corpse, turning it into a new spore servant. Sounds of combat here bring reinforcements from area X18 (four duergar) and area X20 (four quaggoths). All the duergar
. Loud mechanical noises come from behind the west wall.
Unless they are drawn to area X19 by sounds of combat there, four quaggoths gnaw on bones in this room and attack intruders on sight. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
they slay their enemies only when such a deed will clearly save other lives. Paladins who follow this path are known as redeemers. While redeemers are idealists, they are no fools. Redeemers know that
. Protective Spirit Starting at 15th level, a holy presence mends your wounds in battle. You regain hit points equal to 1d6 + half your paladin level if you end your turn in combat with fewer than half of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
the djinni spins away on that wind if outmatched in combat. When a djinni flies, its lower body transforms into a column of swirling air. Accepting Servitors. The djinn believe that servitude is a
the cruel wizards that have imprisoned their kind in bottles, iron flasks, and wind instruments throughout the ages. Betrayal, particularly by a mortal whom a djinni trusted, is a vile deed that only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
frames a calm, pale-blue face and glowing eyes. Artavazda embodies the Sunweaver in word and deed. Though Artavazda holds lawbreakers accountable for their crimes, the pari is a staunch believer in
signaling to them not to escalate. If the characters ignore that signal, any threats or combat this close to the Brightguard’s headquarters attracts four devas, who defuse the situation through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
Low City The beating heart of the Rock lies in the warren of streets and crowded markets of the Low City. It buzzes with activity at all hours, its streets choked with boisterous peddlers, clamorous
wererat named Maya. Xenotermination, Ltd. This small group of highly capable combat specialists and spellcasters makes a living by hiring themselves out to capture or kill formidable Wildspace creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
(southern) part of the cave. Sildar Hallwinter, a human warrior, is held prisoner in this chamber. He is securely bound on the southern ledge of the cavern. The goblins have been beating and tormenting
, and let those likes and dislikes affect how the NPC interacts with the party members. In a combat encounter, keep the NPC’s actions simple and straightforward. Also, look for things that the NPC can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
perfect assassins.” If she and her wights have the upper hand in combat, or if all the wights are destroyed, she calls for a break in hostilities. She proudly talks of the sentient oozes that will wreak
three contain ochre jellies (O). Usually, wights use ooze prods to keep the oozes in the vats. If the wights are engaged in combat, roll a d6 at the end of every round. If the indicated ooze is still in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
duergar patrol 13–14 Mad duergar 15–16 Orc mercenaries* 17–18 Slave caravan 19 Steeder handlers 20 Themberchaud Abusive Duergar Guards The characters come upon two duergar guards beating a duergar
combat starts. Slave Caravan The characters come across a group of 1d4 + 1 duergar slavers herding unarmed slaves (roll a d12 and consult the Slaves table). The slaves wear iron collars and manacles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
types of goblinoids coalesce into a host, this new societal and military arrangement fundamentally changes how virtually every individual behaves. Leaders in Word and Deed. Hobgoblins form the backbone of
demonstrate a particular talent for some facet of combat or subterfuge, the hobgoblins might separate them into squads that employ those skills to best effect (see the “Bugbear Special Forces” sidebar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
. Use your judgement to resolve any plans that the players devise and award them appropriately (see “Narrative Combat”). If the gate is demolished, the players must hold the line alongside the defenders
that the enemy has breached the town square and the defenders are in dire need of aid. As you prepare to respond, you hear war drums beating from just outside town. Suddenly a bolt of lightning blasts a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
dismembered combat robot clutter a workbench in this workshop. 6 The last page of a crew member’s journal mentions a brush with an “escaped specimen” on one of the lower decks. 7 1d4 Humanoid skeletons
. At the start of the third round of combat, a combat robot appears in the eastern hallway, sirens blaring. If the cloaker is still alive, the robot quickly moves to slay it. If the characters defeat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
bonus action on its first turn in combat, each helmed horror drops its glass lance (which shatters on the floor) and conjures a longsword-sized blade of fire, which appears in its free hand. The helmed
the tile can hear the heart beating. As an action, a character in the middle of the room can try to lift the stone tile, doing so with a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check. The check is made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
". However, characters who plunge into the Styx or the battle raging around the river are likely killed immediately, with their bodies beyond recovery.
Lightning. Lightning from the Companion strikes the
those characters and the zombies prone at the start of combat. If the characters deal with the zombies and search the building, they discover that it was a school. Five casks each holding three gallons of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Bronze Arm. When combat begins, the bronze arm atop the stairs animates to defend Nafik. On initiative count 20 of each round (losing initiative ties), Nafik can command the arm to grab or push a
they attack. Nafik’s Heart. The heart’s glass jar is sealed to the floor in the northeast cave and can be smashed easily. The heart inside looks like an ordinary human heart, beating steadily. Nafik’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
griffons perched on the nearby slopes; these reinforcements arrive on the third round of combat. Like the other members of her clan, Rahi is distrusting of strangers and doesn’t abide intrusions. A
. Runestone. The runestone is one of two sacred stones in Skytower Shelter (the other is in area S5). The goliaths pray next to it when they seek to gain physical strength and victory in combat and competition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
they prohibit entry into area 39. If the characters don’t negotiate, or if talks go badly, combat ensues. Tactics. If combat occurs, the duerger guards first attack with their javelins. They use their
rushes from west to east through the center of the room, crossed by two stone bridges. On the other side of the stream, three bald, gray dwarves work at a roaring forge, beating a white-hot blade into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
are indifferent toward the characters. Dealers abstain from combat but defend themselves if threatened. A mezzoloth pit boss watches over each group of tables, keeping an eye out for cheaters and
a property deed to a modest home in a gate-town of your choosing. Key. The participant wins a random portal key. Letter. The participant wins a letter of recommendation (see the Dungeon Master’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Bleak Cabal void soother (see Morte’s Planar Parade), offers to heal the characters, asking only that they pay the deed forward. 5 Two out-of-breath githzerai ratcatchers (guards) in pink skullcaps
in the Hive Ward: Bleak Cabal. Within the Gatehouse, members of the Bleak Cabal reject the philosophies of other factions, believing the multiverse is devoid of meaning. Bleakers combat their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
worth buying. Day in and day out, they wade through the ward’s dreary miasma to trade shifts at workshops that never stop. The Lower Ward is the beating heart of Sigil—an engine of creation that refines
guarded. Lothar is a capable combatant in his own right and can animate a host of skulls in his collection as flameskulls. To combat larger threats, the Master of Bones relies on a ghoul-shaped stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
for a monk. If combat occurs, sleeping monks wake up and stand up during their first turn. They can each take a normal second turn. By day, four monks (the ones who drew night shift) sleep here. M4
leading them in various meditations. At any given time, four Sacred Stone monks (see chapter 7) practice with her. Hellenrae’s instruction consists of beating her followers senseless, so the two monks are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
horror known as a chaos quadrapod (see appendix B). It uses its Chaos Cloud at the start of combat, then surges forward to lay into stunned characters. Each round, it focuses its grappling ability on
Hand) check. On a failed check, the captain and crew members spot and prevent the theft, and each character takes 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage from the beating they endure as they escape through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
investigate and report back to her. They avoid combat. B7. Hallway The spiral staircase in area B1 leads up to this hallway on the second floor. The walls of this dank hallway are covered with scores of
condition. On its first turn in combat or when it is reduced to 0 hit points, the cat expels a cloud of dust that acts as dust of sneezing and choking. Tiny Door. Characters who look underneath the potion