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Brothers and Sisters of Strahd. Barovian witches have no scruples. They will deal with anyone in return for power. They will also betray anyone for the same reason. The only thing they fear is
Strahd, and his wish is their command. Barovian witches sometimes refer to themselves as the brothers and sisters of Strahd, though never to Strahd's face.
Pack Rats with Cats. Barovian witches are
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
adopt elven names when they must deal with outsiders, although the concept of names strikes them as strange. They know the animals and plants of the forest without formal names, and instead identify the
forest’s children by their deeds, habits, and other actions.
By the same token, their tribe names merely refer to their homes. When dealing with other races, firbolgs refer to their lands by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Firbolg Names Firbolg adopt elven names when they must deal with outsiders, although the concept of names strikes them as strange. They know the animals and plants of the forest without formal names
, and instead identify the forest’s children by their deeds, habits, and other actions. By the same token, their tribe names merely refer to their homes. When dealing with other races, firbolgs refer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
Mundane and Supernatural This book uses the term mundane to refer to attacks, items, and other effects that aren’t magical or psionic. On the other hand, the term supernatural describes an effect or
deal them bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing damage using a spell, power, magic weapon, or psionic weapon, the damage is supernatural and thus the creature isn’t resistant to it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
needs in order to hit a target by subtracting its attack bonus from the target’s AC. You’ll need to refer to the result throughout the battle, so it’s best to write it down. Look up the minimum d20 roll
. If the attacking creatures deal different amounts of damage, assume that the creature that deals the most damage is the one that hits. If the creature that hits has multiple attacks with the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Sisters of Strahd. Barovian witches have no scruples. They will deal with anyone in return for power. They will also betray anyone for the same reason. The only thing they fear is Strahd, and his
wish is their command. Barovian witches sometimes refer to themselves as the brothers and sisters of Strahd, though never to Strahd’s face. Pack Rats with Cats. Barovian witches are obsessive collectors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
utensils they have available. If you decide to change any giant’s melee weapon to some other giant-sized weapon, adjust its damage accordingly: Huge giants deal three times normal weapon damage, and
Large giants, such as ogres, deal twice normal weapon damage. When a giant uses the statistics of an ogre, that creature might use throwing rocks for ranged attacks (assuming any are on hand) rather than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
carved moonstone dwarf is a sacred statue that can be possessed by the resident eidolon (see appendix A) of Dumathoin to deal with intruders. Until the statue is possessed, it is just an object carved to
represent Dumathoin. Refer to the “Guardian of the Gulch” section for information about awakening the eidolon. The gnome resting against the moonstone is Dabbledob Plasterpatch. He holds the magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
attention to how much damage the giants can deal in a single attack. Many giants can kill lower-level characters with a single hit.
Use the guidelines in the Dungeon Master’s Guide or Xanathar’s Guide to
attitude roll in parentheses after its name. To randomly determine the initial attitude of creatures in an encounter, roll the dice specified in the parentheses, then refer to the appropriate line of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
carnival has to offer. Entry to the attraction costs 1 ticket punch. Jeremy encourages the characters to adopt pixie names before entering; refer to the table below for ideas. The carnival’s mood rises
for 1 hour, or until the imbiber wants the effect to end. Until the effect ends, the Tiny character has disadvantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws, and the character’s weapons deal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
be a problem–but when one is, we know where to go to deal with it.”
–Karol Kolcha, Automata guard
An underground complex of tunnels and machinery sprawls beneath Automata, and below that labyrinth
chambers at the edge of the Inverse (depicted on map 5.1). It takes 30 minutes to find the lair if the characters know the way. Refer to the “Finding Beltha” section if the characters don’t know where to go
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
vegepygmies, so outsiders refer to such vegepygmies as chiefs. A chief can expel its spores in a burst, infecting nearby creatures. If a creature dies while infected, its corpse produces vegepygmies the
can be hard to kill, since weapons and most types of damage do it no harm. Effects that deal acid, necrotic, or radiant damage kill 1 square foot of russet mold per 1 damage dealt. A pound of salt, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Racial Traits The game traits of the monstrous races are given here. Refer to chapter 1 for their cultural and roleplaying notes. Some of these races are more or less powerful than the typical D&D
attack or a spell and the creature’s size is larger than yours, you can cause the attack or spell to deal extra damage to the creature. The extra damage equals your level. Once you use this trait, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
embattled Ffolk of Caer Moray struggle to keep the port town open so that Dynnegall, farther inland, can receive vital goods and supplies. These supplies sometimes include reinforcements to deal with the
Erliza and her soldiers have ruthlessly put down several rebellions, and the Ffolk here refer to her as “Bloody Erliza.” Some Amnians believe the isle is becoming more trouble to hold on to than its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
possible that the party could be overwhelmed by foes. Consult the “Handling Mobs” section in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to help deal with large numbers of enemies. Concluding the Assault
might decapitate the sahuagin forces, practically ending the offensive before it begins. In any of these cases, refer to the Triumph or Failure sections afterward.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
in the possession of Candlekeep. Though the monks refer to this offering as the “entrance-gift,” it is a toll to be paid, and often a quite high one. To most, this requirement might seem difficult or
the monks are open to a few other possibilities: rare editions, books with a great deal of history tied to them, even tomes with insightful (or just interesting) notes scribbled in the margins have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
DC 18 Intelligence (Arcana) check discerns that Stonky has identified 626 through 666 as an important range of numbers, but he doesn’t yet understand what those numbers refer to. B4. Observatory An
and attack anyone who isn’t Stonky or a member of the Livestock. These golems resemble humans made of crackling lightning. They use the flesh golem stat block but deal lightning damage instead of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. They talk about Brandobaris as others might refer to a mischievous and dashing uncle. They don’t beseech the gods for daily favors, and they have no sense of metaphysical distance or separation
to defeat a much larger foe. The elders know that the world outside is dangerous and that their kin must understand how to deal with those dangers. Stories about Arvoreen are told in such a way that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
three hags bicker incessantly with one another, but they also finish each other’s sentences and coordinate their activities as if they were a single creature. They refer to the chimera in area G16 as
two vicious vines (see “Hazards” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide) grow in the passage. These vines deal 11 (2d10) Piercing damage to creatures Grappled by them; the DC to avoid or escape their grip is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, and she passes this information to the pirates via a sending stone. Even more than their deal with Liara Portyr, the pirates’ most important asset is this hidden base, and every pirate must swear a
without his other hand resting threateningly on the dagger in his sash. He keeps a semi-tame deinonychus (see appendix D) as a guard animal, which he controls with his magic ring. The pirates refer to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
hags have lived in the area for years, and they witnessed the first drowned one attack ten years before. They refer to the drowned ones as “walkers,” because the creatures plod along the floor of the
sea god. Books. A few of the works on the shelves deal with the worship of the sea god and date back to the original garrison, but most are later acquisitions brought by the hermits. By and large
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
prison cells (area R17). The guards refer to this corridor as “the hexagon” because of its shape. R16: Panopticon This hexagonal chamber is a large open space at the center of the prison. Cells line the
approaching Revel’s End, they alert the rest of the prison. The warden then dons cold-weather clothing and heads to the roof to greet the airship crew or deal with the airborne threat herself.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
prison cells (area R17). The guards refer to this corridor as “the hexagon” because of its shape. R16: Panopticon This hexagonal chamber is a large open space at the center of the prison. Cells line the
approaching Revel’s End, they alert the rest of the prison. The warden then dons cold-weather clothing and heads to the roof to greet the airship crew or deal with the airborne threat herself.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
shields remain.
Creature. If the characters approach this area from the secret door to the south before entering area 43, Arundil the ghost confronts them here; refer to the encounter in area 43
tries to split up the group, persuading one character to remain (using its Charm attack if necessary) while the others deal with the wizard. If they leave anyone alone with Idalla, the fiend attempts to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Glasstaff. Clever characters might even persuade the bugbears to help deal with “traitors” or “impostors” elsewhere in the dungeon. Roleplaying Droop. The goblin, Droop, is not a threat to the party
sordid acts such as kidnapping or arson as “that unpleasant little business” or “those unfortunate events.” He may refer to the characters as his “honored guests,” and expresses regret that he cannot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
: “Neverember’s dragons are an answer to our prayers.” “The Cassalanter mausoleum. Inform Y. G.” (The initials refer to Lady Yalah Gralhund.) “Golorr is an aboleth. Now it all makes sense.” If the characters are
,” causing ten knives to magically rise from the counters and attack. These knives are flying swords that deal 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage on a hit. Founders’ Day. Jandar isn’t here. Instead, he’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
a crude table drinking ale and discussing a plan to wipe out the rebel orcs in area 19. All these bugbears have longswords that deal 11 (2d8 + 2) slashing damage on a hit. All five are carrying 50 gp
entire area. If such a search is conducted, refer to the Treasure Hoard: Challenge 5–10 table in Chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Roll once for each type of coin, then roll d100 to determine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
halfling cottages and farmsteads have sprung up on both sides of the trail, and the humble rural folk who live here refer to themselves as Northfurrowers. Olostin’s Hold A fortified keep stands on the
breastplates instead of leather armor, giving them AC 16. They wield stone clubs instead of daggers that deal 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage on a hit. The cultists aren’t easily frightened or intimidated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
described in area M21 and also releases the umber hulk in that room. Audience with Qarbo Qarbo is the second-in-command at the monastery, but the abbess Hellenrae doesn’t like to deal with visitors. It
small collection that Marlos Urnrayle assembled during his life as a human aristocrat. The tomes include academic texts on the elemental planes, holy texts that refer to earth deities or elemental powers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
magical side effect: river trout attempting to swim under the bridge are propelled over it instead, which is why locals refer to it as the Flying Fish Bridge. People crossing the bridge are occasionally
struck by these fish, which deal no damage. Whenever a fish hits a traveler and flops onto the bridge, it’s a local custom (and considered good luck) to toss the fish back into the river. Once a home
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Samular (paladins of Tyr) and the Zhentarim in the past. Its current occupants are the shield dwarves of the Stoneshaft clan. They refer to the castle as Stoneshaft Hold. The Stoneshaft dwarves are
tell the party that the village has fallen to hill giants and goblins and that many villagers have taken refuge in the nearby forest. Characters can give the village a wide berth, or they can deal with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
). If the guard gets away, refer to the “Development” section in area 3. 3. Barracks The lizardfolk here likely join the guards in area 2 during any disturbance. If they are not alerted, the four of them
the passages that deal with the sahuagin in the Monster Manual, omitting statistical details such as Armor Class, Hit Dice, and so forth, and inform the players that the rest follows in the same vein
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
successful DC 10 Wisdom (Survival) check to pick up the trail again. Spiked Pit. The pit is 10 feet deep, and its bottom is filled with spikes that deal 11 (2d10) piercing damage to a creature that
every 12 hours the characters spend in the dungeon, roll a d20 and refer to the following table if the characters are in an accessible hallway or room at that time.
d20 Encounter
1 1d6