before beats danger complex reflections

High Fae Kindguard

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

inhuman, high fae are the oldest creatures in Eldraine, embodying the natural splendor and danger of the untamed wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless

amuse themselves over the long centuries of their lives, high fae frequently engage in deceptions and other complex games of wits against one another. Most high fae remain secluded deep within the wilds

Ancient Red Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw or take 17 (2d6 + 10);{"diceNotation":"2d6+10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Wing Attack

control. Throughout the lair complex, servants erect monuments to the dragon’s power, telling the grim story of its life, the enemies it has slain, and the nations it has conquered. Lair

Adult Red Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check. Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack. Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its

. Throughout the lair complex, servants erect monuments to the dragon’s power, telling the grim story of its life, the enemies it has slain, and the nations it has conquered. Lair Actions On

High Fae Impostor

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

other means of deception at their disposal. High Fae Ageless and inhuman, high fae are the oldest creatures in Eldraine, embodying the natural splendor and danger of the wilderness. High fae have no

spoken (though misdirection and riddles are always welcome). To amuse themselves over the long centuries of their lives, high fae frequently engage in deceptions and other complex games of wits against

High Fae Mage

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

, embodying the natural splendor and danger of the wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must

frequently engage in deceptions and other complex games of wits against one another. Most high fae remain secluded deep within the wilds of Eldraine. They draw power from motes of light found

Adult Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check. Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack. Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats

creatures in the mist, warning such creatures of the danger. Gems and pearls within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair sparkle and gleam, shedding dim light in a 5-foot radius. If the dragon dies, these effects end immediately.Fire

Ancient Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw or take 17 (2d6 + 10);{"diceNotation":"2d6+10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Wing Attack

-evil creatures in the mist, warning such creatures of the danger. Gems and pearls within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair sparkle and gleam, shedding dim light in a 5-foot radius. If the dragon dies, these effects end immediately.Fire

Adult Red Dracolich Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

(Perception) check. Tail Attack. The dracolich makes a tail attack. Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dracolich beats its tattered wings. Each creature within 10 feet of the dracolich must succeed on

are the throne from which it can look out to survey all it controls—and the wider world it seeks to control. Throughout the lair complex, servants erect monuments to the dracolich's power

Ancient Lunar Dragon

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

(Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw or take 12 (1d8 + 8);{"diceNotation":"1d8+8","rollType":"damage

creatures or solid objects. In this semi-incorporeal state, roughly half of the dragon’s body has a dark, indistinctly spectral form.A Lunar Dragon’s Lair The cave complex where a lunar

Orrery of the Wanderer

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

This delicate and exquisitely crafted clockwork orrery features multiple geared components whose sweeping hands and dials represent the complex interplay of planar and magical realms. Standing two

side effects, as determined by the DM. Future Echoes. With or without its components, the orrery lets you catch momentary glimpses of the future that warn you of danger. As long as the orrery is

High Fae Noble

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

they jockey for favors and status in the Kindly Lord’s court. High Fae Ageless and inhuman, high fae are the oldest creatures in Eldraine, embodying the natural splendor and danger of the

other complex games of wits against one another. Most high fae remain secluded deep within the wilds of Eldraine. They draw power from motes of light found throughout the wilds, and they use their

Klauth

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

the start of his turn. Detect. Klauth makes a Wisdom (Perception) check. Tail Attack. Klauth makes a tail attack. Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). Klauth beats his wings. Each creature within 15

heights of the world are the throne from which it can look out to survey all it controls—and the wider world it seeks to control. Throughout the lair complex, servants erect monuments to the

Chapter 2: Creating an Archfey

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

Chapter 2: Creating an Archfey Archfey are among the most powerful beings in the Feywild. Consciously or unconsciously, they transform their Feywild homes into reflections of their desires and

complex personalities. Powerful archfey such as the Summer Queen and the Queen of Air and Darkness rule vast domains, and their influence is so great that their courts stretch beyond the borders of their

Complex Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

on the danger it poses. Judging whether a party has overcome a trap requires some amount of adjudication. As a rule of thumb, if the characters disable a complex trap or are exposed to its effects and

Complex Traps A complex trap poses multiple dangers to adventurers. After a complex trap activates, it remains dangerous round after round until the characters avoid it or disable it. Some complex

10. Dining Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

10. Dining Hall Two long tables of plain stone stand at the south end of this dining hall, while a long marble table stands to the north. The door up the stairs leading to area 8 has “? DANGER

” written in chalk on it. The door down the southern stairs is spiked shut, and has “DANGER” scrawled on it in chalk. Five bearded devils are seated at the marble table—the last survivors of Varram’s

10. Dining Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

10. Dining Hall Two long tables of plain stone stand at the south end of this dining hall, while a long marble table stands to the north. The door up the stairs leading to area 8 has “? DANGER

” written in chalk on it. The door down the southern stairs is spiked shut, and has “DANGER” scrawled on it in chalk. Five bearded devils are seated at the marble table — the last survivors of Varram’s

Domains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

heroes have against such overwhelming evils? The nature of Ravenloft provides powerful tools to craft tales of terror. Shifting reality, inescapable danger, and foes with shocking powers are useful

but also to inspire hope. Relentless despair gradually beats characters down and takes the fun out of adventures. Punctuate your horror tales with moments of relief, comedy, and fortuitous coincidences. These moments of hope help characters push through the dark to the thrill of dawn.

Miska

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

. Miska’s other spyder-fiends (see appendix A) defend him and implement the demon lord’s complex strategies. Yet Miska’s position is precarious. While he’s a cunning general, he’s unable to command his

with Miska’s slow emergence; until Miska claws his way free and defeats Lolth’s forces, Kas can’t assault Vecna. And all the while, the portal to the demiplane Miska is trapped in is in danger of being swallowed by the Ruinous Sea.

Monsters and Motivations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

adventurers. Characters might be able to appease a hungry beast by offering it food, and smarter creatures have complex motivations. The Monster Motivation table lets you use a monster’s goals to define its

d20 Goals 1–2 Find a sanctuary 3–5 Conquer the dungeon 6–8 Seek an item in the dungeon 9–11 Slay a rival 12–13 Hide from enemies 14–15 Recover from a battle 16–17 Avoid danger 18–20 Seek wealth

Basidia's Aid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Basidia’s Aid As the characters approach the center of Araumycos’s great cavern complex, Basidia meets them with a small detachment of loyal myconids. The myconid sovereign explains that it can

awaken it to the danger it faces. Basidia doesn’t know if Zuggtmoy will become aware of what the characters are doing, but if she does, they will have only a limited amount of time before the demon queen tries to stop them.

1. Domed Entrance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

dome, which is in no danger of collapse, even if the pillars were to be toppled. Each pillar is carved with a wraparound bas-relief. From north to south, the pillars depict the following scenes: A hill

snow thins out and disappears after about 100 feet. The tracks of the humans continue east into the dungeon complex.

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

. They wish no harm to befall either king, but they acknowledge that Korboz has become a danger to himself and others. In addition to the danger posed by the mad king, two gnomes have mysteriously

through the complex. Korboz was attacked and almost killed by the creature, with that event inspiring his madness. He has sequestered himself and his beloved Gnerkli in their quarters because he

Jhesiyra Kestellharp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

was irrevocably insane. She fled, but Halaster dragged her back to Undermountain and trapped her in the Citadel of the Bloody Hand, a dungeon complex under Mount Waterdeep connected to Undermountain

the following telepathic warning in Common: “Turn back! You’re not prepared for the danger that lies ahead!” Characters are free to ignore her warning. She can’t and won’t elaborate on the nature of

Traps in Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

the indicated levels. A deadly trap is likely to kill characters of the indicated levels. Trap Save DCs and Attack Bonuses Trap Danger Save DC Attack Bonus Setback 10-11 +3 to +5 Dangerous 12-15 +6

24d10 Complex Traps Complex traps work like standard traps, except once activated they execute a series of actions each round. A complex trap turns the process of dealing with a trap into something more

Noteworthy Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Noteworthy Sites The city-state of Akharin Sangar is steeped in proud traditions. While its city is a hub of culture, the surrounding lands are fraught with magic and danger. Three Sun Square Three

. Fragrant spices lure shoppers to the bustling Ruz Bazaar, a sprawling complex of vendors that hides an underground market. Foothills of the Heavenly Peaks The hills beneath the Heavenly Peaks are

Traps in Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

the indicated levels. A deadly trap is likely to kill characters of the indicated levels. Trap Save DCs and Attack Bonuses Trap Danger Save DC Attack Bonus Setback 10–11 +3 to +5 Dangerous 12–15

18d10 24d10 Complex Traps Complex traps work like standard traps, except once activated they execute a series of actions each round. A complex trap turns the process of dealing with a trap into something

Worshiping Pharika

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

venom. Those desperate for a cure to a rare affliction often pray to the goddess to reveal the monster that embodies the malady tormenting them. Such insight, though, rarely decreases the danger of

mortal realm. Selfishly, the medusas each kept secrets for themselves, using these as currency to bargain with mortals. Angered that her children would hoard any of her secrets, Pharika cursed them, so that they could never after behold their own reflections without risking death.

Quandrix Faculty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

beak. He is known for the unnerving habit of fully rotating his head around to address his students, while still rapidly chalking up complex theorems and equations on a chalkboard. Imbraham loves

dauntingly complex theories. He offers his students standing bounties on any of his unsolved equations. Adrix and Nev, Twincasters The twins Adrix (neutral good triton Quandrix professor of substance

Running This Chapter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

level. After conquering the sewer complex below the villa and obtaining valuable information at Candlekeep, the characters advance to 5th level before entering the Nine Hells in chapter 2. The

Hellrider named Reya Mantlemorn. Vanthampur Villa For characters of level 3 Armed with evidence that Duke Vanthampur is a clear and present danger to Baldur’s Gate, the adventurers attack her villa

Speakers for the Ancestors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel

under the law. Simultaneously, they manage a complex relationship with the founding civilizations. The Speakers’ first duty is to the Radiant Citadel, which sometimes puts them at odds with the

celebrated heroes capable of handling most danger that comes their way, yet they are so vital to the integrity of the Radiant Citadel that each is carefully protected, both magically and by contingents of

Speakers for the Ancestors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

under the law. Simultaneously, they manage a complex relationship with the founding civilizations. The Speakers’ first duty is to the Radiant Citadel, which sometimes puts them at odds with the

celebrated heroes capable of handling most danger that comes their way, yet they are so vital to the integrity of the Radiant Citadel that each is carefully protected, both magically and by contingents of

Orrery of the Wanderer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

represent the complex interplay of planar and magical realms. Standing two feet high, the orrery housing is a wondrous device imbued with magic of its own, but the power of its six clockwork components makes

sporadically or with unpredictable side effects, as determined by the DM. Future Echoes. With or without its components, the orrery lets you catch momentary glimpses of the future that warn you of danger

Wedding Invitation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Neverlight Grove. “The largest and greatest being of our world,” the myconid says sadly. “All that you see before you is Araumycos; all this and much more. All is in danger from the corruption that will

queen who has corrupted the myconids, has made her intentions clear. She is leading her new followers to the vast cavern complex occupied by Araumycos, the largest life-form in the Underdark and

Derwyth's Homestead Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

have tumbled to the floor. The table in the center of the room bears scrolls with complex astrological notes in addition to quills, ink, and other stationery. Derwyth stores her texts in this study

clear Derwyth is in danger, the goats come to her aid, but they’re otherwise friendly toward strangers and usually don’t mind being milked. A character can attempt to milk a goat by making a DC 10

Faerie Dragon Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Dragon Lair Features An example complex faerie dragon lair is built around several hollowed-out chambers inside a large dead tree. The tree is decorated with the dragon’s lesser treasures, its limbs

preens and holds long, complimentary conversations with myriad admiring reflections here. Escape Tunnel. From the sleeping chamber, a concealed escape tunnel leads out through a hollow root before

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