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Cadaver Collector
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
. Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are called to the scene of a great battle — either where one is in progress, where one is imminent, or where one once took place
until they are called upon by a necromancer, hobgoblin general, or other evil warlord to bolster the ranks of a conquering army. These fearsome constructs obey their summoners until being dismissed
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
wander the Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home.
Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are called to the scene of a
the effect on itself with a success.The ancient war machines known as collectors lumber aimlessly across the blasted plains of Acheron until they are called upon by a necromancer to bolster the ranks
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, the force of the dragon’s will and mind sometimes refuses to pass on. This essence lingers in the form of a psychic remnant called a draconic shard.
A draconic shard in its true form resembles a
them to fulfill the dragon’s designs.
A draconic shard is difficult to destroy. Destroying the shard’s spectral form or an object the shard inhabits forces the spirit into the form of a
Aarakocra
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
Sequestered in high mountains atop tall trees, the aarakocra, sometimes called birdfolk, evoke fear and wonder. Many aarakocra aren’t even native to the Material Plane. They hail from a world
pursue enemies or thwart their foes’ designs there. Accident might also send a nest of aarakocra tumbling into a world on that plane. A few find their way to such a world through portals on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Secretary then hesitates, and the image wavers. “Zhong Yin, I will not be retrieving you as planned,” she says. “I am sorry.”
The image flickers, then vanishes.
Any attempt to respond to
attacks. This soldier is identical, except that the designs on its armor are slightly different. Each time one of the stone soldiers is destroyed, another activates in its alcove and attacks at the start
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
they should have been forgotten for all time. Thousands of years before the Cataclysm, a group of dwarf settlers established an enclave in the mountains north of Thorbardin, which they called Tyar
their cultist followers and began to work to further the mysterious designs of the Elder Elemental Eye. The campaign starts off with an investigation into a missing delegation. In the Dragonlance setting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Boranel respond to this treachery? Will the nations come to the defense of the displaced prince? Will Oargev’s scheming result in all of eastern Breland being swathed in the same gray mist that consumed
part of your work. You are required to account for your expenses and might be called on to explain any extraordinary expenditures, but routine travel, ordinary equipment, and most services don’t draw a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Entering the Village As the characters progress into the village, read the following: In the distance, a slender figure tends to the wounded villagers, who respond with heartfelt gratitude. As the
about Paloma While no one is willing to discuss Paloma’s whereabouts, a character who succeeds on a DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) check can gather the following information about the so-called outlaw from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
time to time for unnecessary violence against refugees. The Redcloak Battalion is an exceptional unit of soldiers that is called upon if a situation calls for extreme military force. The Redcloaks are
a captain of the Watch; typically, they won’t be asked to respond to a situation if it’s not in the interests of the Boromar Clan. The Redcloak Battalion is described in more detail in chapter 3.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home. Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are called to the scene of a great battle
Cadaver Collector The ancient war machines known as cadaver collectors lumber aimlessly across the blasted plains of Acheron until they are called upon by a necromancer to bolster the ranks of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Cadaver Collector The ancient war machines known as cadaver collectors lumber aimlessly across the blasted plains of Acheron until they are called upon by a necromancer, hobgoblin general, or other
might wander the Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home. Sweeping the Dead. Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
in Port Nyanzaru, they’re decorated with colorful paintings of geometric designs, animals, and mythic figures. The city is defined by four steep hills. The westernmost hill, called Temple Hill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
favor clothing composed of lengths of cotton or silk cloth called bastras, which are wrapped around the body in various styles. These include the loose, voluminous drapes of a sedentary noble, the
coconut oil and wear it long or in thick plaits. Ornaments include conch-shell bangles and hairpieces, as well as designs of white clay painted directly onto the skin. Gold and gemstone jewelry, a specialty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cults have moved into the Sumber Hills: an air cult called the Cult of the Howling Hatred; an earth cult, the Cult of the Black Earth; a fire cult called the Cult of the Eternal Flame; and a water cult
useful to me. No longer useful alive, at any rate.”
Nurvureem doesn’t respond to further entreaties, ignoring characters who tarry in the undercroft. If the characters refuse to leave or go out of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
designs on a white dragon’s territory enters the picture. Taking advantage of the dragon’s limited mental faculties, the rival secretly sends its minions out to harass the dragon. Convinced that the
dwarves must be to blame, the dragon engages them in a wider conflict, and the dwarves respond in kind. Even if neither side destroys the other, both will be severely weakened, after which the rival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, several kegs of a locally brewed mushroom beer called Rubbleclub Classic (named for its brewer, the svirfneblin Glyphy Rubbleclub), and several more kegs of an oaky whiskey called Oofenklanger’s Finest
jewelry box worth 250 gp. The box is unlocked and holds the following items: Zircon ring (60 gp) Three amethysts (100 gp each) The security key to the fail-safe device in area L9a (the key is 8 inches long, made of brass, and decorated with clockwork designs)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
respond after 2 rounds. Stairwell. The stairs lead up to area O9. O5: Lower Hallway This hall leads to areas O6 and area O8, then ends in a heap of rubble where the east wing of the house collapsed
. Although most of the crates are made of rough wood, a metal one is etched with designs of blue dragons.
Crates and weapon racks fill this room. Trapped Chest. The metal chest, which belongs to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
psychic remnant called a draconic shard. A draconic shard in its true form resembles a shimmering, spectral image of the dragon. More often, though, a shard inhabits an object the gem dragon poured
accompanying adventurers in the guise of an intelligent magic item and steering them to fulfill the dragon’s designs. A draconic shard is difficult to destroy. Destroying the shard’s spectral form or an object
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
around a pentagonal plaza of shops called the Everything Emporium. Creativity shines in the open-air marketplace, a break from the unfussy designs and gray-stone warehouses that make up much of the
to Bytopia, the Trade Master,
inspects an offering from a pair of prospective travelers Gate Visitors struggle to locate the gate to Bytopia, a living portal that appears as a bearded bariaur called
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
Ember Emperor Ariakas,
Glory to the Dragon Queen’s name! Our designs on Abanasinia unfold according to your plans. This is no thanks to the so-called “adviser” I’ve been saddled with, the dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
first mission is to do whatever the Keepers of the Flame ask them to — but to report to Themberchaud before reporting to them. The dragon doesn’t wait for the characters to respond, since his ego can’t
to cause the disturbance. The Keepers have identified a Gray Ghost agent — a derro called Droki, who carries messages and supplies for the thieves’ guild (see “Droki” in the “Blade Bazaar” section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
flees toward area A4, yelping a call to arms.
Ability Checks. When the outcome of an action is uncertain, the game uses a d20 roll to determine success or failure. This is called a D20 Test. An
actively roleplaying it—giving it a voice like an actor in a role.
Ask the Players, “What Do You Do?” If the players aren’t sure what to do, suggest ways they could respond to the kobold, like trying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Constitution saving throw, taking 7 (2d6) fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. Parleying with the Kagu-Svirfneblin. If the characters respond peacefully, one of the
powered by steam from a large cylinder at the east end of the workshop, which is fed by a natural geyser. The kagu-svirfneblin built these machines according to their own designs, and only they know how to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
nightmare realms remain just so. Currency Many domains mint their own gold, silver, and copper coins. Though these currencies bear different markings, merchants aren’t particular about the designs stamped
few with interests beyond their home domains make letter writing their preferred method of communication. A group called the Keepers of the Feather (detailed in the “Travelers in the Mists” section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
contraptions, and his sketches can be found on scores of loose sheets of parchment. He uses his Time Lapse action as often as possible to produce his designs quickly. Skylla. Skylla was treated to a puppet
: Zybilna is an alias used by the archmage Iggwilv, who hails from a world called Oerth. Iggwilv is the adopted daughter of Baba Yaga, unlike the hags of the Hourglass Coven, who are true daughters of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
close attention to Faerl’s house (area G4) and to any strangers in the village. If the characters ask them any questions about Viallis, the cultists respond by attacking. If they see the previously
what he calls the Burnt Tongue Cult, and he has made Greenfast the center of the cult’s activities. Viallis worships a dark entity called Gaernoo, whose power he channels by sacrificing prisoners. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
mind-boggling creations — their so-called “celestial toys.”
These master artificers are friendly to those who seek them out. They enjoy showing off their works and take great glee in watching
artificer’s inventions might include items such as a lock box that opens with a verbal command or a series of gestures, a clockwork critter designed to respond to simple commands, or a common magic item (such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
characters who hear that calling and respond to it. Running This Prelude Characters in this prelude can come from any background. Perhaps they’re discovering the gods for the first time, or they might be
surrounding forest aflame, while a character called by Paladine might notice the fallen soldier’s eyes turning into pools of silver. Read or paraphrase the following text to describe the vision the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the room, though they continue to respond to characters engaging them in conversation even during the fight. (If a character attempts to seize the component, see “The Missing Component,” below
would prevent a great evil), they can share that Lottie lives in a cave near a destroyed town called Fortune, located amid hills to the east of the Greypeak Mountains, not far from the desert of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
.
Six myconid adults are here. Two of them (named Agric and Omphalo) are tending to the other four (Craterel, Pleuro, Subrufus, and Virosa), who are standing stock-still in a dream-like trance called
a meld, experiencing a shared transcendent state. The two conscious myconids move quickly to confront any intruders who aren’t escorted by other myconids, and they respond with violence to any threat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
that you can handle the task.”
Before you have any chance to respond, Omin drops a hefty bag of coins onto the table. “The pay is 500 gold dragons for the group, with a 20 percent commission going
.”
JIM DARKMAGIC
Jim’s reasons for interceding with the characters are left to your determination. He might have intercepted the experienced adventurers Omin called for, then sent them off on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
-bone puppets she designs in the shapes of animals and sea serpents. Mayor’s Home Vogler’s down-to-earth mayor, Raven Uth Vogler (neutral good, human scout), lives in a two-story house on the village
resident tinker gnome, Than, built an elaborate catapult-like contraption on the roof of the keep. A friend of Becklin and Darrett, Than occasionally drops by to fine-tune this device, called a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the skeletons as they hiss accusations like “You fly on our backs” and “You soar on our bones.” However, the skeletons don’t understand or respond to anything the characters say. Grasping Claws. Until
called Onyari and learn all the information from the “History of the City” section. Additionally, they find a spell scroll of arcane gate and a book containing rituals for the divination and phantom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
. This is called a D20 Test. An ability check is one type of D20 Test. Here’s how to run the ability check in the “Looted Wagon” encounter:
Describe the Scene. Read the boxed text to paint a mental
picture of the scene.
Ask the Players, “What Do You Do?” If the players aren’t sure how to respond, suggest ways they could glean more information, like looking for tracks.
Narrate the Results
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Glimmerwood called the Moonwood stands the One Stone, the ancestral mound of the Sky Pony tribe. These are a people divided; half of the tribe has settled and built a sizable steading around the One Stone
; instead, each tribe has a central ancestral mound, regarded as a holy site. Gyrt told me that the holy site of the Elk tribe is at a place called Flint Rock, somewhere in the Evermoors. She, understandably