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Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
target.Medusas (often called gorgons on Theros) are closely associated with Pharika, the god of poison and medicine. Pharika has charged her favored servants with guarding secrets of life, health, and
medusa might propose a dangerous quest to fetch some rare ingredient or legendary relic, promising to reward success with a bit of Pharika's knowledge. This information might lead to a cure for a plague, an alchemical breakthrough, or a secret of the cosmos.
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
(though it might cause more problems than it solves when you’re dealing with incorrigible lawbreakers). If you abuse this privilege, though, you can get in serious trouble with your superiors and
best at everything in my legal training, and now I work with the person who was always just a little bit better.
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A good friend was promoted into work they can’t tell me about.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
signed contracts, and promoting the general welfare of the world helps you cement your franchise’s reputation as a group worth dealing with. It might just take a little bit of convincing for your
guide your franchise to great ends — even as you make an excellent foil for the less-savory plans of your fellow franchisees. Your insistence on dealing with business partners fairly, honoring legally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Medusa Medusas (often called gorgons on Theros) are closely associated with Pharika, the god of poison and medicine. Pharika has charged her favored servants with guarding secrets of life, health
. The medusa might propose a dangerous quest to fetch some rare ingredient or legendary relic, promising to reward success with a bit of Pharika’s knowledge. This information might lead to a cure for a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
road, or a situation the characters are asked to resolve. You decide the scope of the decision the characters must make. You can ask them to make a simple choice (“Do you want to take the path along
ability checks (though another character can help, at your discretion). Whatever choice or challenge you decide the top card represents, the characters’ success or failure while dealing with that situation determines how you read the bottom card.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Web Level 2 Conjuration (Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S, M (a bit of spiderweb)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
You conjure a mass of sticky
flammable. Any 5-foot Cube of webs exposed to fire burns away in 1 round, dealing 2d4 Fire damage to any creature that starts its turn in the fire.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Web Level 2 Conjuration (Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S, M (a bit of spiderweb)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
You conjure a mass of sticky
flammable. Any 5-foot Cube of webs exposed to fire burns away in 1 round, dealing 2d4 Fire damage to any creature that starts its turn in the fire.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Web 2nd-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V, S, M (a bit of spiderweb) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour You conjure a mass of thick, sticky webbing at a point
webs are flammable. Any 5-foot cube of webs exposed to fire burns away in 1 round, dealing 2d4 fire damage to any creature that starts its turn in the fire.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Web 2nd-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V, S, M (a bit of spiderweb) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour You conjure a mass of thick, sticky webbing at a point
webs are flammable. Any 5-foot cube of webs exposed to fire burns away in 1 round, dealing 2d4 fire damage to any creature that starts its turn in the fire.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Dealing with Tarina Tarina is a chaotic evil human bandit with a conniving mind. She plays regular games of Baldur’s Bones (see the “Taverns in Baldur’s Gate” sidebar) with a coterie of local dimwits
to show up, then kill them all. Killing Time in the Tavern Exactly when Tarina’s former associates arrive is up to you, but the characters should have a bit of free time before they appear (as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
decides to keep the cameo, which was intended as a bit of embellishment. You make a note of it in your journal. Months later, while planning a future session, you flip through the journal and are
cameo to this halfling? This halfling could be tied to a bigger plot or have information that could help the characters resolve some conflict. Suddenly, a minor trinket foreshadows bigger events to come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
citizens should find themselves engaged in an ugly bit of skulduggery involving opening a tomb. Underneath the self-deprecating manner is a stern resolve. The Kraken Society paid good money for the orb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
balloon, the harnessed cloud must be charged with electrical energy. This can be accomplished by dealing more than 20 lightning damage to the cloud from a single source, or by surrounding it with
electrically charged storm clouds for at least 10 minutes. Once charged, the balloon can stay airborne for 8 hours, moving at up to 8 miles per hour. If the balloon loses its charge while aloft, it plummets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
bit, he was simply called Screve. However, he had more than a few other names throughout his career as a slinger of magic, including Brutar the Bloody, Murst the Merciless, and That Wizard Who Fried
magically charged disks into special slots. Those doors open automatically, remaining open until the disks are removed. The doors cannot be opened by any other means. Replica Modrons A number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
The Ultimate Sacrifice If the characters have no other options for dealing with Zariel, one or more of them might be willing to give up everything in order to save the innocent people of Elturel
advantage of this moment of uncertainty, making a Charisma (Persuasion) check with advantage to sway Zariel from the path of evil. Resolve a successful check as noted in “Redeeming Zariel” earlier in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
radiance and the power of their gods’ discerning vision, charged with chasing away lies and burning away darkness. Light Domain Spells Cleric Level
Spells
1st burning hands, faerie fire 3rd
uses when you finish a long rest. Channel Divinity: Radiance of the Dawn Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Channel Divinity to harness sunlight, banishing darkness and dealing radiant damage to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
joins their party, so long as the cleric focuses on healing! Similarly, you can give an ally abilities that bolster or otherwise support the characters without dealing damage on their own, such as
, gather valuable loot or information, or resolve old problems the characters have forgotten about or left behind.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
wrestler competes in each contest against any characters who take part. Purposefully dealing damage to another competitor immediately disqualifies the attacker. Other forms of interference—such as
awards the party a potion of flying. Stone Giant’s Resolve Each competitor must sit or stand atop a wooden post beneath a roaring waterfall. If a competitor’s body ceases to be in contact with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
manners. Bit jittery with all the thieving going on. I’m Trovus, the town speaker.”
Trovus (neutral good silver dragonborn veteran) spends most of his days drinking and reminiscing about his bygone
the characters inquire about a reward for dealing with the thieves, Trovus explains that the town doesn’t have the coin to pay someone to investigate the matter. Most of the valuables in the village have disappeared already, so there’s little left to use as compensation.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
angel, but her impetuous nature and love of battle led to her fall. In her previous life, she was charged with observing the battles on Avernus and tracking their progress. From this exposure, she
a defeat that leads to her removal. For now, though, the devils are fighting with a berserker fury under her charge. Zariel leads their offensives herself, and her unyielding resolve coupled with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
broadsheets jump on the bandwagon by portraying the Black Network in the most unflattering light, thus dealing a crippling blow to the faction’s already questionable reputation. Encounter with Istrid Horn
Zhentarim members, she threatens that if she’s arrested and charged with a crime, she will reveal their affiliation and bring them down with her. Hiding Istrid. If the characters decide to let Istrid hide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Intelligence (Investigation) check identifies large bite marks in the wood. Once this evidence is found, a successful DC 12 Intelligence (Nature) check confirms that a Huge reptile smashed and bit into the
) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Dealing with the Crate. A character who realizes the crate’s orange glow is a bad sign can gently shake the crate to rearrange
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
its mortal body and superficially resembles a zombie. However, instead of lifeless eyes, a revenant’s eyes burn with resolve and flare in the presence of its adversary. If the revenant’s original body
creature against which the revenant has sworn vengeance, the target takes an extra 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, the revenant can grapple the target (escape DC 14) provided
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
sustains the soul just as food sustains the body, then there’s nothing wrong with making a bit of profit from happiness. Mask The Master of All Thieves is an important deity for Acquisitions
Incorporated characters to be aware of. Mask is the god of acquisition, after all, and governs the secrets that any successful Acq Inc franchise will be dealing in. Whether personal, professional, or business
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
loot. A Clear Focus on the Present An adventure is about the here and now. A little bit of history might be needed to set the story in motion, and the adventurers might discover interesting lore of
the past in the course of the adventure. In general, let the world’s history be evident in the present situation. Instead of dealing with what happened in the past, an adventure should focus on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
further test, she allowed Severin a scrap of knowledge regarding the existence of the five dragon masks. Severin took that bit of information and did what few others could have accomplished
number of priests of Tiamat have recently been made Wearers of Purple, and have been charged with establishing temples for her open worship in Faerûn. This aspect of the cult’s plans is still in the early
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
further test, she allowed Severin a scrap of knowledge regarding the existence of the five dragon masks. Severin took that bit of information and did what few others could have accomplished
number of priests of Tiamat have recently been made Wearers of Purple, and have been charged with establishing temples for her open worship in Faerûn. This aspect of the cult’s plans is still in the early
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Zariel Zariel rules Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells. Once a mighty angel charged with watching the tides of the Blood War, she succumbed to the plane’s corrupting influence and fell from
, and mortals end up worse for dealing with her, because she holds all the cards. A bargain with Zariel is eternal; there is little hope of wriggling out of it. However, she does expect the best from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
further test, she allowed Severin a scrap of knowledge regarding the existence of the five dragon masks. Severin took that bit of information and did what few others could have accomplished, searching
of priests of Tiamat have recently been made Wearers of Purple, and have been charged with establishing temples for her open worship in Faerûn. This aspect of the cult’s plans is still in the early
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Splugoth’s Bargain When the characters have had a bit of time to adjust to their diminutive state, read: A loud voice calls from above, dripping with disdain. “Hello there, members of Acquisitions
speed of 200 feet. Any damage Onyx would take is reduced to 0 (but see “Dealing with Onyx” below). She has advantage on ability checks and saving throws. Her claws attack uses the following statistics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
ring must succeed on a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw or be struck by rays of magical fire that spring from the statue’s eyes, dealing 22 (4d10) fire damage. The trap doesn’t trigger if the target has
the dwarf’s age, his eyes are steady and bright. “I wasn’t expecting anyone,” he says plainly. “As you can see, the place is a mess. Perhaps you should come back later, after I’ve tidied up a bit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Chain Lightning Stadium The air around this amphitheater is charged with static. Cracked steps descend to the stadium floor, where a tiny glittering object rests on a pedestal of black stone. Three
team is on offense. Resolve a tie with a Strength (Athletics) contest.
Step 2. To simulate the ball being passed around, every player makes a DC 15 Dexterity (Athletics) check. If the team on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Having a character able to speak Deep Crow with the use of a tongues spell or similar magic makes dealing with Raah a lot easier. But if not, don’t be afraid to explore the comedic value of
negotiating with a deadly lovesick monster by way of pantomime and crude art scratched on cavern walls. (The books in the nest are evidence that Raah can understand at least a bit of Common, which might also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
and Deep Speech in addition to Gith. All three githyanki are on an extended expedition to hunt mind flayers. A tenuous trail of clues brought them to the Briny Maze, and they charged into the maze
futile because of the maze’s regenerative capabilities, but every time he pries a little bit more of the floor away, Jitterjaws gnaws at the hole to work it just a bit larger. Given another day or two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the instructions or had them translated must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check to fire the weapon. If the check fails by 5 or more, the device misfires, dealing 9 (2d8) slashing damage to
weapon is fully charged and can fire 50 shots before its energy cell is drained. After its last shot is expended, the weapon becomes inoperable. The energy cell can’t be removed or recharged. Pacifier