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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
known for a tactic they call “feasting”: they grapple their enemies and then make unarmed attacks to bite their faces. These attacks aren’t terribly dangerous (a hobgoblin’s unarmed strike deals only
2 damage, compared to the average of 5 it deals with a longsword), but the face-biting is much more shocking to the victim and onlookers. Monsters become more fearsome if they use tactics like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
brackish waters, sometimes bending and swaying with the movements of currents. Underwater, the merrow make their home. Valuables change hands all over the city, but blood from failed deals often stains
Shadowmoor is available in the Red Shallows for a price, though rumors suggest the name comes from the blood that spills into the water from deals gone wrong. When it’s in Lorwyn, Druim Calad is called
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
across Avernus — a domain rife with tortured souls, warmongers, and devils eager to tempt would-be heroes into soul-corrupting deals. The more time she spends with the characters, the more Lulu begins
characters are willing to cut deals with Avernus’s most evil denizens. The characters might broker a deal with the deposed archdevil Bel, who longs to supplant Zariel and regain his title as ruler of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
darker deals in the future. Here are a few examples: Without using magical coercion, the character must convince another mortal to enter into an infernal contract with the devil. The character is told
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Hoard of the Dragon Queen (p. 231) The heading is now “Tyranny of Dragons,” and the first three paragraphs of this section have been replaced with the following text: Tyranny of Dragons deals with
convince him to aid their cause. The characters might also want to confront him after meeting the ghost of his dead son, Eigeron, in chapter 4, “The Chosen Path.” The shattering of the ordning has the following effects on Blagothkus:
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
mounting any effective resistance against such exploitation. Derro Weapons. The derro wield special weapons. They use a hooked shortspear, which is a martial melee weapon that deals 1d4 piercing
Strength modifier + the wielder’s proficiency bonus. The derro also use a light repeating crossbow fitted with a cartridge that can hold up to six crossbow bolts. This weapon is similar to a light crossbow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
massive hammer, which deals bludgeoning damage but is otherwise identical to a fire giant’s Greatsword attack. He can speak Common, Giant, and Tletlahtolli. Xocopol isn’t interested in fighting unless he’s
(Persuasion) check or appropriate roleplaying. If the characters convince Xocopol to talk, he shares the distressing information he has recently learned. What Xocopol Knows Xocopol Like many of his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
use an action to try to convince the performer to stop playing, doing so with a successful DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) check. When the performer stops playing, all creatures affected by the haunted
that creature is still in the area at the start of its next turn, an illusory scene plays out, repeating some terrible event that happened in the area. This vision typically lasts 1 minute. When the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Tyranny of Dragons Tyranny of Dragons deals with the rise of evil dragons and their attempt to free Tiamat from the Nine Hells. If you use Tyranny of Dragons as a springboard into this adventure, you
them a chance to meet the evil cloud giant and convince him to aid their cause. The characters might also want to confront him after meeting the ghost of his dead son, Eigeron, in chapter 4, “The Chosen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, though, the plucky entrepreneur managed to convince enough pirates to try out her unconventional system that her business thrived. She has since developed a number of unique attachments (hook shoes
showing up later in the adventure to pitch the franchise on commercial deals. Keep note of which NPCs the players have the most fun interacting with, and keep those NPCs in mind for future engagement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
following effects in and around the gate-town: Chaotic Combustion. When a creature in Xaos casts a spell that deals acid, cold, fire, or lightning damage, the gate-town attempts to substitute that
on its occupants. Now, the Cube exists in a constant state of flux, an undulating, four-dimensional mass of repeating fractals and micrified contours. Those who enter the Cube are rarely seen again
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
make two unarmed strikes (+9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target). On a hit, the giant deals 13 (2d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. The rampage happens in a broad plaza, so there is plenty of space for the
detained. At least one character in the party must succeed on a DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) check to convince duergar not to detain the party any longer, but characters who show the insignia have advantage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
gift of the diviner, able to tap into the flow of time to read portents of the future. Your divinations help negate the risks for your franchise, whether in business deals or dangerous treasure
, rivals, and customers uncertain as to what’s real and what isn’t. Once you convince those around you that they can’t trust what they see or hear, that’s a perfect opportunity to give them your preferred
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. One can also convince a noble to surrender it with a successful DC 12 Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion) check. The tiefling girl in the crate thanks the
the North Ward. Leave the story on his desk.” Jarlaxle has written an exposé on devil worship among unnamed Waterdavian noble families. The story mentions orgies and secret deals happening behind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Zhentarim. Members in good standing of any of those groups can contact their organizations and convince them that an expedition must be mounted to find the Morkoth, for the sake of all civilization. Roll
eyepatch-wearing captain has an imp that perches on his shoulder and wreaks havoc with his moral compass. Drashk also has permission to negotiate trade deals with the storm giant king on behalf of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The creature chooses if it’s inside or outside the dome. The dome deals 22 (5d8) necrotic damage to any creature that touches it
a successful DC 13 Charisma (Persuasion) check, convince the wights not to attack on their next turn and answer a few questions instead. This ploy works once, after which further calls for peace fall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
her allies? Are they food? Unless the characters convince Guh that they are more valuable alive than dead, she assumes the latter and orders her mates and minions to beat them to death so that she can
15 that deals 7 or more damage. Not only does this send Guh tumbling to the floor, but on her next turn she tries to stand up and instead rolls into the nearest pit, breaking through the wooden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
from time to time. Lady Wylynd believes it’s her family’s responsibility to free the dragon from Shar’s evil grasp one way or another. She asks Helion to meet with the adventurers and convince them to
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->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
as tools to weaken his rival and doesn’t care if they succeed or die. Only by restoring Kaniaka’s sight (see area S4) can the characters convince Arn to meet with Ogolai and settle their differences
Akannathi clan who has as much influence in Skytower Shelter as Arn does, and once her sight is restored, she can gently persuade him to listen to reason. With her help, the characters can convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
weapon? Can you balance on a narrow ledge as you ascend a mountain? Can you convince a dragon not to eat you? You find the answer to these questions during the game by making a D20 Test!
These
is to hit. In the previous example, the Barbarian’s attack roll with a Greataxe would hit a creature with an Armor Class of 15 or lower.
Damage. When an attack roll hits, it deals damage. The damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
character who gets a failure on the check can’t try again, but they can still help another character who then tries to convince the planetar of its own guilt. On a successful check of this sort, a
gates (see “Gates”). Striking either menhir with a hard object or targeting one or both with a shatter spell deals no damage, but causes an affected standing stone to emit a loud ringing that awakens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
throws against being poisoned. He has darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. He wields a battleaxe instead of a greataxe that deals 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage on a hit. Hew can’t wield the weapon with two
crowds, preferring the jungle where she is truly at home. Flask seldom speaks except to agree with River, often repeating the last few words of River’s utterance (with a slight lisp) while nodding in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
cautious of outsiders but gullible, and they resent Ruxithid for putting them on guard duty. A character can convince the goblins to open the door with either a successful DC 15 Charisma (Deception or
character who succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check can convince the goblins to be quiet and not mention the party’s presence to others—on the condition that the characters help the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
repeating message carved in Celestial along the shelves’ edges: “A septet of libations I present to you,
But only one will help you escape this tomb.
Six drinks are magic; one is mundane.
Those marked
feathers (a +3 Wand of the War Mage). A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check can convince Abalahin to relinquish the wand voluntarily. The wand can also be removed without
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
resting or spending Hit Dice. A victim who finishes a long rest can attempt a DC 12 Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, the victim shakes off the disease. Failure deals the character
spellcaster put a mark on them (the dragon-skull symbol), then ordered Patsky to lock the creatures in this room. They pecked him before he could escape, and have been repeating the process every time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
pit with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. The first character to step on a pit falls in, taking 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage and landing on 1d4 stakes, each of which deals 3 (1d6) piercing
convince King Groak that he has won a special place in Nangnang’s heart. Finally, the ritual must end with Nangnang’s departure, handled in such a way that King Groak won’t suspect he’s been fooled or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, she casts a detect thoughts spell to confirm or put to rest her suspicions. If she becomes convinced that someone is cheating, she uses her suggestion spell to convince the individual to take a
receives a telepathic message from the kraken — a wave of mind-shattering dread that deals 20 psychic damage to the nobleman. An instant later, Lord Drylund keels over dead, blood running from his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
thought to enter my palace and rob me, did you? Let’s make it interesting, then. See if you can convince me to spare you before my clockwork pet destroys you all!” The lich laughs as the clockwork
, so the Six must be stopped. The Orrery. If the characters convince Lottie that their goals are to end the orrery’s threat and save the world, she shares any information regarding the artifact that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
). Eyon’s mount, a hunter shark, swims in the lake nearby. The cultists challenge any strange boats that approach from the east and attack unless the characters convince them to parley. Roleplaying Eyon
, and they grudgingly answer any summons for help. Characters disguised as water cultists, or characters who insist they are doing the cult’s business, can easily convince the trolls to stay here and do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Serissa’s trust, the characters might try to convince her that Mirran and Nym are complicit in the assassination of their mother and the abduction of their father. Without evidence or a confession from
one or both evil sisters, a character must make a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check to convince Serissa that one or both of her sisters should be placed under house arrest pending a full investigation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
can use an action to rip a skull from Alazub’s flesh, but doing so deals 7 (2d6) piercing damage to the devil. This damage is considered magical and therefore ignores Alazub’s resistance to piercing
progress for Zariel. If Alazub is freed, a character who makes a successful Charisma (Deception) check against Alazub’s Wisdom (Insight) check can convince the devil that Zariel sent the characters to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, picking up or dropping off goods, making deals, or entertaining potential partners. If he joins the franchise and the characters encourage him, you might eventually upgrade him to use the stat block of a
to partner up on business deals, sharing the profits of the mines if the characters invest their time or money in such operations. If the characters end up on the wrong side of Harbin Wester, she sides
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
after a fight: Activation Rods. The two rods in area B7 carry an electric charge and, when touched simultaneously, open the door in area B14. (The githyanki know that the charge deals a painful jolt
carries on Klaudel’s work, reading and rereading the text the spectator doesn’t understand and repeating its words with a slightly different pronunciation each time. Klaudel’s obsession has become Jomlus’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Shalendra deals 10 damage to the vrock every round. The demon focuses on one target each round (roll randomly). If the characters join the battle, the vrock attacks them. Glyph Key. Issem has a glyph key
, the succubus takes on a humanoid form. She attempts to convince the characters that she is being held prisoner. Pencheska isn’t pleased with her situation and won’t directly oppose the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. If disguised, the characters must provide a halfway compelling story to convince Kaz to let them pass. If they fail to convince Kaz, he and his wyvern refuse to let them pass. The ceiling of the vault
manner for one hundred and one years. The horn can be sundered by a single hit from a weapon that deals 10 damage or more. If the horn is sundered, Ahtayir can no longer be summoned by it. Treasure Aerisi