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Curse of Strahd
contested by the creature's Strength check. If the broom wins the contest, it flies out of the creature's grasp and makes a melee attack against it with advantage on the attack roll.Animated objects
are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the best of their ability, and can act independently to fulfill
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
surviving populace fleeing into the wilds. A young prince, Will Kenrith, does his best to reunite the shattered realm, but a return to its former glory seems far off.
Even in the shattered remnants of
from the relics of their respective courts.
In the wake of the Phyrexian invasion, whole orders of knights have journeyed deep into the wilds, searching for a magical remedy to restore the kingdom to
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
couldn’t best.
Chimeras typically roam the deep wilds of the world, constantly seeking a lair that would perfectly suit one of its heads, but then finding it unsatisfying to two-thirds of its
, and Tail Attacks tables replace those respective actions in the stat block. Theran chimeras always have the Claws action. If the results of multiple tables conflict, chose your preferred result.
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Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
then passing through the shadow of That-Which-Endures changed them forever. Now the newest race to call Faerûn home, the verdan do their best to find their way in an unfamiliar world
other verdan who have traveled to different parts of the world, they drop everything to spend as long as possible sharing stories and observations from their respective travels. However, their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
and hide their family’s lycanthropic curse. Nuikin. Every member of this competitive family is expected to become a genius in their respective field. Numerous libraries, museums, and theaters advertise
national service. Piechota. The estate of Borca’s best ranchers lies half ruined as the result of another family’s treachery. Their wealth largely expended, the Piechotas open their home to travelers along
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
for Coal as her reason for hiring the characters, but a character who succeeds on a Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the Germaine’s Charisma (Deception) check can sense that she’s holding
the family is interested in Coal’s information (though Germaine also points out that the characters really are Coal’s best shot at surviving this ordeal, what with Coal being caught between the two
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair against intruders, and their plans always include knowing the best escape routes and who is
moves its tribe to another area, ceding the contested territory to its more successful neighbors.
As demonstrated by their hatred of gnomes, kobolds have a persecution complex and easily take offense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
lets out a demonic hiss as a black cat darts out of the shadows, trying its best to avoid you. This familiar is searching for its mistress (a Barovian witch). It wants nothing to do with the
, one of the claws tries to crawl into the character’s backpack and hide there. It makes a Dexterity (Stealth) check contested by the character’s passive Wisdom (Perception) score. If the claw loses the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Siren’s Lens.
6 An imprisoned mummy lord has convinced its adult gold dragon jailer that the mummy’s plans for domination will be for the best in the long run.
7 An adult gold dragon
to bend history to their respective wills. The two have reluctantly come to understand and empathize with each other.
4 An ancient gold dragon takes little interest in the day-to-day governance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
invasion of nightmarish creatures called Phyrexians devastated the courts, with much of the surviving populace fleeing into the wilds. A young prince, Will Kenrith, does his best to reunite the
) in Locthwain. Some knights also wield powerful magic drawn from the relics of their respective courts. In the wake of the Phyrexian invasion, whole orders of knights have journeyed deep into the wilds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
best serves the lord’s desires. Of course, keeping control of a layer involves fighting off other demons that are looking to expand their domains. From time to time, a layer changes hands or is
determined at any given time is which lord holds sway over which parts of the Abyss, and which areas are being contested by two or more lords. And as soon as such a fact becomes known, it might already
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the characters and begins shadowing them, attempting to remain unseen. Characters keeping an eye out for trouble spot the drow with a successful Wisdom (Perception) check contested by the drow’s
be praised.”)
Lil alurl velve zhah lil velkyn uss. (“The best knife is an unseen one.”)
Khaless nau uss. (“Trust no one.”)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
. Fyreen Fyreen is a volcanic world despoiled by dragons. The planet’s remaining resources are hotly contested, giving rise to tyrants. Temperatures on Fyreen plunged dramatically after the sun
from Fyreen. Many of these creatures were deposited on the nine moons of En (which provide temporary solace at best) or borne safely to other Wildspace systems. Millions more creatures were left to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Contest A participant must outperform a gnome in a best-of-five poetry contest. Doing so requires three successful DC 15 Charisma (Performance) checks in five or fewer attempts. Someone who wins the
participant has to pin an unarmed goblin (lawful good), while a Medium participant has to pin one goblin while wrestling two of them. Winning the game requires a successful Strength (Athletics) check contested
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
against intruders, and their plans always include knowing the best escape routes and who is responsible for blocking tunnels to deter pursuit. Kobolds feel a cool affinity or something like kinship for
skirmish with each other every few days. Eventually the leader of one warring tribe realizes it is losing due to attrition and moves its tribe to another area, ceding the contested territory to its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
challenge her. She slayed that beast, too. Despite countless attempts, Keranos was unable to create a beast that Renata couldn’t best. Chimeras typically roam the deep wilds of the world, constantly
replace those respective actions in the stat block. Theran chimeras always have the Claws action. If the results of multiple tables conflict, chose your preferred result. Body Composition d4 Attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
their respective lords. Key representatives of the Lords’ Alliance include the canny Lord Dagult Neverember of Neverwinter, the resplendent Lady Laeral Silverhand of Waterdeep, the grave Lord Taern
the North. Its members crave wealth and personal power, though the public face of the organization appears much more benign, offering the best mercenaries money can buy. Adventurers allied with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Animated Objects Animated objects are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the best of their ability
contested by the creature’s Strength check. If the broom wins the contest, it flies out of the creature’s grasp and makes a melee attack against it with advantage on the attack roll.
Guardian Portrait A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
is caught during that hour. If the check succeeds, the character hooks a knucklehead trout (see appendix C) and must make a Strength (Athletics) check contested by the fish’s Strength check to pull it
Travel table shows how fast the characters can move through the mountains on foot or by dogsled. Even in the best of cases, a journey in the mountains takes twice as long as one of the same distance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
were inclined to train them. Also sitting at the table is the elderly Tanas (NG female human scout), who has been watching over the youngsters and doing her best to keep them out of trouble. All three
the characters. When Propha is asked any questions, characters can attempt a Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the doppelganger’s Charisma (Deception) check, which is usually made with advantage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
that might help them corner the market on potions of water breathing. The terms of the deal are up to you, but it’s best to start small. Once per month, the lizardfolk can meet the adventurers or
can choose a living humanoid within 5 feet of it once per day, making a Charisma check contested by the target’s Charisma check. If the cursed victim wins, the curse transfers to the new target. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, with shouting and cheering patrons clustered around it. Numbered rats scurry along their respective lanes. As the rats cross the finish line, cries of victory and groans of defeat erupt from the
commands to the best of its ability. If the minotaur skeleton ever leaves the casino, it goes berserk and can’t be controlled by anyone, and the rod turns to dust. Treasure. Quentin wears nine gem-inlaid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
or the heavens she doesn’t know. She’s willing to pay to find out, though. Blushing Mermaid Infamous up and down the Sword Coast, the Blushing Mermaid is known as the best tavern and inn in Baldur’s
rethink their approach to medicine. Requiring individual victims to seek out healing from their respective clergies accelerated the disease’s spread as the infected traveled to different houses of worship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
spelljamming ship, the Verdant Branch, was attacked by space pirates, he escaped on a lifeboat with his best friend, a blink dog named Ikasa, as well as a treant named Redbud, who had grown into the lifeboat’s
stretching toward the stern segment and the starboard segment, respectively. These tethers indicate the links between the wards and the runes in these respective locations. Z19: Safe Room An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. The noise of breaking down the doors can be heard by all creatures on the tomb’s lower level. These creatures remain in their respective locations but are
area X15. Aminta fights until reduced to 10 hit points or fewer, then attempts to flee. Edino behaves similarly. The doppelgangers look and act like the real Aminta, and they do their best to cover
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
or the heavens she doesn’t know. She’s willing to pay to find out, though. Blushing Mermaid Infamous up and down the Sword Coast, the Blushing Mermaid is known as the best tavern and inn in Baldur’s
as their limbs thrashed uncontrollably — caused many Baldurians to rethink their approach to medicine. Requiring individual victims to seek out healing from their respective clergies accelerated the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
execution are among the best possible outcomes. Ideally, the players coming up with hilarious ways to escape will allow them to prevent such fates. Even if the characters have not used Flabbergast’s
can feel like the best path to securing the orrery component and winning, while some players might blurt out their secret goal with the excuse that their character would try to do so.
Encourage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
important information about her father!” or “Princess Serissa told you that we were coming, or have you forgotten?” Have the liar make a Charisma (Deception) check contested by the giants’ Wisdom (Insight
. Dealing with Uthor Uthor cares deeply for Serissa and does his best not to anger, frighten, or undermine her. He advises her not to trust small folk, but otherwise doesn’t interfere in her negotiations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
with other Uthgardt over contested territory. Fireshear Long ago, a meteor strike blasted a crater in the frozen tundra near the coast of the Trackless Sea, shearing away tons of rock and exposing rich
belligerently protective treants. Thus, it is best “forgotten.” An immortal druid named Pheszeltan dwells deep in the woods and is willing to offer advice to those with the skill to reach him. Fork






