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Mood of the Town

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Typical Catch. Overall, the fishers are content with their recent results. Here and there, crews boast of good pickings or bemoan their poor haul.

other with their tales of the sea. Fights erupt as rival crews cross paths, and the town guard keeps a high profile in hopes of maintaining the peace. The quantity and quality of the catch in recent

Arborean Springs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

a mix of recent wooden construction and ancient stone buildings. The people of Arborean Springs fall into three broad groups: Traditionalists. Most of the people of Arborean Springs are farmers and

rampage, the town’s population has expanded significantly, with merchants, artisans, and entrepreneurs seeking to profit from the health benefits of the town’s hot springs. These groups are described in more detail in the next section.

V4. Hall of Records

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

destruction of Azumar. As the golem views these murals, sand begins to trickle from its eyes. Closer to area V5, the paintings depict more recent events: the characters’ journey from Candlekeep, their first

. It shows them in exactly the positions they’re all holding, rendered in perfect detail. Hamukai in His Sarcophagus

The Dreaming Dark in the War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

a pattern of picking one adventurer and discussing their dreams each time the group takes a long rest. Consider these ideas for the basic seed of a dream: Revisit recent events. This can be a useful

opportunity to call attention to a detail the characters overlooked. Clearly, this character’s subconscious registered the detail as important! Involve a current villain. This can help build the

Chapter 1: Saltmarsh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

to fishing, content to maintain a low profile and avoid governmental entanglements. Decades ago, the pirates who prowled the waters off Saltmarsh grew strong enough to create their own realm, a loose

the village’s port and make it a prime location for trade with the world beyond. In another recent development, a band of dwarves — bearing a decree from the king himself — have arrived and begun to

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Background In recent times, there have been reports of fearsome hauntings, horrible shrieks, and eerie lights emanating from the dismal place. Now, not even the bravest of the area’s denizens dare to

that the telling of his tale, in ever more lurid detail, was an easy means of obtaining free ale foisted on him by appreciative listeners. Recently, however, none have asked him to tell the tale, so

Creating a Rival

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

worried that recent misdeeds will be revealed To add the right amount of detail to a rival you want to create, give some thought to what that NPC is trying to accomplish and what resources and

personal level. Find links in the characters’ backstories or the events of recent adventures that explain what sparked the rival’s actions. The best trouble to put the characters in is trouble they

The Watch Arrives

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

once had the warehouse under surveillance, but elected to pull the detail to bolster patrols throughout the Dock Ward — a decision he now regrets. That surveillance was part of an attempt to catch a

known Zhent instigator named Urstul Floxin, a “big fish” rumored to be responsible for much of the recent strife. Staget doesn’t share this information with strangers. Staget and Renaer recognize each

Trapper

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

halfling-sized meal once a week to remain sated. It is content to stay in one place, given a steady supply of food, and thus trappers are a threat along any well-traveled dungeon corridor and on routes

cover these remains with own body, making them look like irregularities in the surface. The creature might also attach itself to a wall or a ceiling close to a recent kill, effectively using the

Klothys's Influence

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

escape and destroy the order she had established. Due to this undertaking, she is also the god of secrets best kept quiet and powers best untouched. Klothys’s Goals Once content to oversee and preserve

destiny from the Underworld, Klothys now endeavors to undo the cosmic damage caused by Heliod, Xenagos, and ambitious mortals in recent years. The ways in which they ravaged reality to realize their

A Magical World

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

class of magewrights, professional spellcasters who master a small handful of rituals or cantrips. The magical services available in Khorvaire are discussed in more detail in chapter 2, along with the

aloft and provides motive force. The airship is a recent innovation that is transforming the business of transportation. Everbright lanterns use continual flame to light the streets of Khorvaire. The

Kinds of Treasure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Kinds of Treasure Use these guidelines in conjunction with the information in the Dungeon Master's Guide to detail treasures adventurers might find in ancient ruins built by giants. Coins Giants

coins found in giants' bags are ordinary coins minted by more recent civilizations.) Giant-made coins vary in shape and design across civilizations, but in general, the coins are about 4 inches in

Quest: Official Errands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

beyond the keep. However, the map is sorely lacking in detail, and few are willing to brave the wilds to properly survey them—but you look like you’re made of sterner stuff. “If you help me finish my

preserve the peace within its walls and ensure its citizens are content. “I’d like you to visit a few businesses within the keep and help their owners with any odd jobs they might have. I recently

B: Elven Encampment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

charmingly banters with the characters, trying to learn more about why they’re in the region. He offers little in return but is eager to hear about recent events in Kalaman. Expedition Members The elven

on their survey of the region. He then tells Dalamar to escort the characters away and return to his work. Mutual Understanding Dalamar is frustrated that Zhelsuel seems content to spend the rest of

The Big Picture

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

dragons and giants. Western Flanaess. The Baklunish peoples and nations navigate complex political relationships. Living History Greyhawk has a long history of ancient empires and more recent wars, but

information and respond to questions from the party. If the characters miss an important detail, this NPC can reinforce details in a way books and recollected facts can’t. Any one of these methods is

D6. His Royal Majesty Gullop XIX

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

safety. Scheming King. The king has only recently come into his position, but already his reign is a troubled one. Sir Talavar’s recent escape through the theft of one of Bavlorna’s prized balloons has

lap—Bavlorna’s Big Book of Bad Blood—in which the hag’s displeasure with her enemies is spelled out in detail. He procured the book from a darkling merchant (see area B10), who stole it from Bavlorna

Circle of the Shepherd

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

sacred to the fey. Many of these druids are happiest far from cities and towns, content to spend their days in the company of animals and the fey creatures of the wilds. Members of this circle become

and motions. Most beasts lack the intelligence to convey or understand sophisticated concepts, but a friendly beast could relay what it has seen or heard in the recent past. This ability doesn’t grant

Battle in the Skies!

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

crew is made up of a female hobgoblin captain named Garla, six hobgoblins, six goblins, six smoke mephits, and a hippogriff (serving as the captain’s mount). All these creatures are recent mercenary

their airship’s harpoon guns, content to attack at range and entice the characters to make counterattacks against the enemy ship. The hippogriff, the smoke mephits, and half the goblins and hobgoblins

Scarlet Brotherhood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

with sharp features and a toothy smile. His recent forays into trade have made him a local celebrity. Since Anders owns both a fishing fleet and several trading vessels, he can sell his catch at a

Brotherhood agent in town. Tall, lean, tan, with short silver hair, he speaks in precise, measured statements of a man who has a keen eye for detail. He is dispassionate and takes a protective stance

Gate of Illumination Locations

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

Izel’s plan to collect offerings and cast them into volcanoes across the region, waking dozens of other tlexolotls. It can also relate any other detail of the Izel’s plot from the adventure’s background

—Ollin believes keeping Izel content is important and wants to help keep the region safe (they also like the idea of having a regular audience). Lava. A creature that enters the lava in this area for

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

. Treasure. Treasure entries detail loot in an area, such as Gold Pieces (GP). Whenever a player character finds gold, give that player Gold Pieces equal to the listed value, which is tracked on

React. In combat, the characters and the bandits act on their turns. Use the D&D Beyond Basic Rules to run this encounter. Treasure. Stashed in the bushes are the recent ill-gotten gains stolen

Tool Descriptions

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

Tool Descriptions The following sections go into detail about the tools presented in the Player’s Handbook, offering advice on how to use them in a campaign. Components. The first paragraph in each

supplies include ink, a dozen sheets of parchment, and three quills. Arcana. Although calligraphy is of little help in deciphering the content of magical writings, proficiency with these supplies can aid in

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

result, in recent weeks Distant Shores has suffered vandalism and the owners have received threatening letters. Eomane House The four Eomane siblings are notorious throughout the Upper City for the

the shield back and punish those responsible for its theft. Lutecia is content to leave this task in his capable hands. Lady’s Hall Tymora’s temple in Baldur’s Gate is made of local yellow granite

Upper City Gazetteer

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

result, in recent weeks Distant Shores has suffered vandalism and the owners have received threatening letters. Eomane House The four Eomane siblings are notorious throughout the Upper City for the

those responsible for its theft. Lutecia is content to leave this task in his capable hands. Lady’s Hall Tymora’s temple in Baldur’s Gate is made of local yellow granite, roofed with slate shingles

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

that Valin appears quite normal. (This is a product of the mummy lord’s diadem, which functions as a hat of disguise.) Having escorted all the recent visitors to the temple, Alessia is under the

use the room to replay up to 10 minutes of any past event they are aware of, whether personal or historical. The event plays back in perfect detail along the wall of the chamber for all to see and

Locations in Saltmarsh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

walk patrols. Their eyes are sharp, and they are prone to gossip. A pull from a flask of whiskey or a few silver pieces can persuade them to provide information on recent visitors. 2. Barracks and

means of a powerful curse: Xolec can leave the cellar only if someone pure of heart carries him from it. Xolec is best left trapped, except for one detail: by a stroke of fate, agents of the Scarlet

Neverdeath Catacomb Locations

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

. Notes. The papers detail plans to kidnap a Neverwinter aristocrat named Indrina Lamsensettle. The notes include a map of her estate, schedules of her movements, and suggestions that she knows an important

, Sarcelle Malinosh. Sarcelle is dozing inside the coffin, wrapped in the blankets so only her hair is visible. Sarcelle is a human wild-magic sorcerer whose spellcasting power was stripped during a recent

Greater Caverns Locations

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

detail these locations and how creatures transported to them can return to the Lost Caverns. Once a creature has been transported to a location in this way, it can’t be sent to that destination by

you, its sheer walls rising overhead. Fallen rocks—the result of a recent rockslide—block the canyon’s exit. Six centaurs stand nearby. One trots forward and calls out to you. “Unfortunate timing

Eternal Garden Locations

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

succumbed to its enchantment. As a result, she has no desire to keep a treasure hoard. She’s content to swim and frolic in the river, occasionally venturing onto its banks. Vuuthramis cautiously observes

curtain of ivy. What Gnarlroot Knows. Gnarlroot often converses with the Gardener when the archfey stops by. He knows about Juliana and Orlando thanks to a recent visit from the archfey. If the

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

, scribed in bright green dye, decorate this large and irregularly shaped crumbling chamber. A large pit in the center shows evidence of a recent fire. A metallic cage in the middle of the southern wall

a DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check ascertains that the rat tracks are very recent, maybe a day old, and that the humanoid tracks are almost a month old and were made by three or four human-sized

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