before being dealing complete repeat

Tome of the Dragon

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

the ritual’s duration are halved. When the ritual is complete, the tome explodes with violet light, dealing (12d6) Necrotic;{"diceNotation":"12d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":" (Necrotic

Crown of Horns

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

transformation is complete, you become a Lich under the DM's control. Each time you use this Artifact's Cone of Undeath or Myrkul's Hand benefit, there is a 10 percent cumulative chance that you

instantly complete this transformation. Cone of Undeath. You can take a Magic action to unleash a wave of unholy light in a 60-foot Cone. Each creature in the Cone makes a DC 18 Constitution saving throw

Mind Lash Legacy

Magic Items Volo's Guide to Monsters

strips away flesh, dealing an extra 2d4 psychic damage to any target it hits. Any creature that takes psychic damage from the mind lash must also succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or have

disadvantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Pale Tincture (Ingested) Legacy

Equipment

A creature subjected to this poison must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or take 3 (1d6) poison damage and become poisoned. The poisoned creature must repeat the saving throw every 24

has a reduced effect, such as allowing advantage on the saving throw or dealing only half damage on a failed save.

Vecna the Archlich

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

;{"diceNotation":"1d100", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Undying"} years. Vecna’s new body appears within 100 miles of where he was slain. When the new body is complete, Vecna regains all his hit

minute. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage only. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success

Revenant Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fist","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, the revenant can grapple the target (escape DC 14) provided the

for 1 minute. The frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, with disadvantage if it can see the revenant, ending the frightened condition on itself on a success.PoisonNecrotic, Psychic

Witherbloom Apprentice

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Burst","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage at the start of each of its turns. The target can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Deep in the

cycle of life and death. Witherbloom professors approach the philosophy from different directions, with one methodology focusing on decay and the other dealing with growth.

Tlincalli

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Tlincallis, also called scorpion folk, are chitin-covered creatures with a humanlike upper body

and the lower body of an enormous scorpion, complete with a stinger at the end of a long tail. These desert creatures range across arid lands, hunting at dawn and dusk. In the hours between, they wait

Starlight Apparition

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be blinded for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a

spectral copy of itself across a vast distance with the help of a deity or another powerful celestial entity. The apparition lasts only as long as its services are needed to complete the task at hand

Witherbloom Pledgemage

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Wither Burst","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage at the start of each of its turns. The target can repeat the save at the end of each of

decay and the other dealing with growth.PoisonVociferous Form (1/Day). The pledgemage transforms into an avatar of plants and shadow. While in this form, the pledgemage adds its Wisdom modifier to its AC

Sir Godfrey Gwilym

Monsters Curse of Strahd

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fist","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, Sir Godfrey Gwilym can grapple the target (escape DC 14) provided the target is

frightened of Sir Godfrey Gwilym for 1 minute. The frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, with disadvantage if it can see Sir Godfrey Gwilym, ending the frightened condition on itself on a success.PoisonNecrotic, Psychic

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

complete their quests and return home as quickly as possible. The Firbolg Adventurers table can serve as inspiration for determining why a firbolg character leaves home. Firbolg Adventurers d8

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

Vampire Warrior Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, the vampire can grapple the

attack. Each time the vampire or the vampire's companions do anything harmful to the target, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. Otherwise, the effect lasts 24 hours

Vampire Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

damage. Instead of dealing damage, the vampire can grapple the target (escape DC 18). Bite. (Bat or Vampire Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. Otherwise, the effect lasts 24 hours or until the vampire is destroyed, is on a different plane of existence than the target

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, the vampire can grapple the target (escape DC 18

vampire or the vampire's companions do anything harmful to the target, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. Otherwise, the effect lasts 24 hours or until the

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, Vladimir can grapple the target (escape DC 14) provided the target is Large or smaller. +2 Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack

frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, with disadvantage if it can see Vladimir, ending the frightened condition on itself on a success.Vladimir Horngaard joined the

High Fae Noble

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

itself must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or have the stunned condition for 1 minute. A stunned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on

until the end of the high fae’s next turn. Ridicule. When a creature misses the high fae with an attack roll, the high fae magically mocks the creature, dealing 5 (2d4);{"diceNotation":"2d4

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

brightly colored, with feathers of red, orange, or yellow. Females have more subdued colors, usually brown or gray. Their heads complete the avian appearance, being something like a parrot or eagle with

. Great Purpose Aarakocra enjoy peace and solitude. Most of them have little interest in dealing with other peoples and less interest in spending time on the ground. For this reason, it takes an

Quest Goals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

Quest Goals To complete the Missing Patrol quest (see “Leilon Quests”), the adventurers must find and defeat the leaders of the lizardfolk tribe, fight off any pursuing rot trolls, and rescue the

humans taken prisoner. Some of these objectives can be achieved through negotiation or trickery, especially when dealing with the lizardfolk tribe.

Crook of Rao

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Ages ago, the serene god Rao created a tool to shield his fledgling faithful against the evils of the Lower Planes. Yet, as eons passed, mortals developed their own methods of dealing with

years to complete, at the end of which the gate becomes a permanent portal to Pazunia, the first layer of the Abyss. Destroying or Repairing the Crook. The Crook of Rao can either be destroyed or

Zorak Lightdrinker

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

":"1d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, Zorak can grapple the target (escape DC 18). Bite. (Bat or Vampire

Zorak's requests or actions in the most favorable way it can, and it is a willing target for Zorak's bite attack. Each time Zorak or Zorak's companions do anything harmful to the target, it can repeat the

Hythonia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

failed save the creature begins to turn to stone and is restrained. The restrained creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn, becoming petrified on a failure or ending the

: Hythonia briefly animates creatures that have been petrified by her gaze. Each statue attacks one creature within 5 feet of it, with a +11 bonus to hit and dealing 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6

Strahd, Master of Death House

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Strike", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, Strahd can forgo dealing slashing damage; the target then has the grappled

control, but it takes Strahd’s requests and actions in the most favorable way. Each time Strahd or his companions deal damage to the target, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on

Quest Goals

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

Quest Goals Adabra declines to return to Phandalin, but the characters can complete the Umbrage Hill Quest by asking her for a note for Harbin Wester confirming her safety. Adabra also gives her saviors one potion of healing for dealing with the manticore (see below).

End of the Year

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

End of the Year After the characters complete their investigation of the Sedgemoor spring, no more significant events happen before the end of the year. Wrap up any ongoing roleplaying scenes or

Relationship interests the characters are pursuing this academic year. Campus Heroes Thanks to the central role they played in dealing with the outbreaks of kerfuffles, the characters have become well

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

caste system based on how complete a person’s transformation was. The vast majority of yuan-ti fall into three categories — abominations, malisons, and purebloods — while the mutated

get into places their normal forms couldn’t enter. Their immunity to poison gives all yuan-ti a tactical advantage in dealing with other creatures. A pureblood serving as a food taster for a

Ending the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

outlined in appendix A. If the characters earn 6 points or more, they successfully complete the exercise. For winning the competition against the other squad, each character is awarded 100 gp. If the

effort) and tells them they’ll have a chance to repeat the exercise. (Unknown to the characters, though, the urgent mission presented in the next adventure will take priority.) Character Advancement The characters advance to 3rd level upon completing this adventure.

Keresta Delvingstone

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, Keresta can grapple the target (escape DC 18). Bite

harmful to the target, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. Otherwise, the effect lasts 24 hours or until Keresta is destroyed, is on a different plane of existence than

8. Fungi Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

8. Fungi Cavern This cave has hindered Nezznar’s explorations. The drow suspects that the mine’s magic workshops are close by, but he’s reluctant to risk dealing with the monsters here. Dense carpets

succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or take 3d6 poison damage and be poisoned for 10 minutes. The gas disperses after 1 minute, but until then, any living creature that ends its turn in the cavern must repeat the saving throw.

After the Exchange

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

After the Exchange With the trade complete, the kagu-svirfneblin thank the characters and escort them back to the inner hall (area F5). They invite the characters to take whatever they want from the

storerooms (area F4). The kagu-svirfneblin announce their purpose here is complete, and they’re about to return to the Underdark, sealing off their tunnel to protect themselves from dragons and other

Hunting for Star Spawn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

back to the Material Plane and imprison it inside one of the dimensional cells. While the characters are dealing with the monsters, Gallio tries to unlock the ruinstone from its pedestal. After 5

the tower, including the two that Gallio captured previously. To complete their quest, the characters must hunt down and kill the monsters. If they succeed, proceed to “Conclusion.”

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, Strahd can grapple it (escape DC 18) instead of dealing the slashing damage. Bite. Melee Weapon

and actions in the most favorable way and lets Strahd bite it. Each time Strahd or his companions do anything harmful to the target, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a

Androsphinx

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

androsphinx tests the courage and valor of supplicants, not only by forcing them to complete quests but also with its terrible roar, which echoes for miles as it terrifies and deafens nearby creatures. Those

saving throw. First Roar. Each creature that fails a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw is frightened for 1 minute. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending

Lay Out the Premise

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

campaign is the series as a whole. But while it’s worthwhile to compare an adventure to these other forms of storytelling, remember that an adventure isn’t a complete story until you play it. Your players

. See “Respect for the DM” in chapter 1 and “Draw In the Players” later in this chapter for advice about dealing with this situation. One way to give players impactful choices is to keep multiple

Phandalin Quests

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

Quests” and “Follow-Up Quests” below). Let the players choose which quest to complete first, second, third, and so on. If the players don’t like a particular quest, they are under no obligation to complete

fighting the monster is always an option, characters might decide to negotiate with the manticore instead. Be flexible, particularly when dealing with intelligent monsters. If every encounter becomes a

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