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Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
unfeeling entity.
Have Auril speak only when necessary. The less she talks, the less risk you have of unintentionally demystifying her in the eyes of your players. Let her actions, not her words
are affecting them currently.
Auril instantly teleports to any location on the island. If the space she chooses as her destination is already occupied, Auril appears in the closest unoccupied space to
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
incapable of showing mercy or compassion. Play her as a supremely cold and unfeeling entity.
Have Auril speak only when necessary. The less she talks, the less risk you have of unintentionally
has taken, how many levels of exhaustion they have, and what conditions are affecting them currently.
Auril instantly teleports to any location on the island. If the space she chooses as her
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. The less she talks, the less risk you have of unintentionally demystifying her in the eyes of your players. Let her actions, not her words, define her.
Lesser gods in the D&D multiverse are
creatures on the island. She knows how much damage each of these creatures has taken, how many levels of exhaustion they have, and what conditions are affecting them currently.
Auril instantly teleports
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
crook was again lost. Occasionally it reappears, but the famed artifact is not what it was. Whether or not the artifact’s bearers realize its full threat, few risk using the Crook of Rao&mdash
the years, this curse has spread within the crook, threatening to violently pervert its ancient magic. If this occurs, the Crook of Rao, as it is currently known, is destroyed, its magical matrix
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
impact on certain magical powers, and the risk of addiction and deadly overdose with every use. That’s the thrill of the drug called dragon’s blood, which currently enjoys skyrocketing popularity in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
bitter waters are said to make them more receptive to the vision that awaits them in the final chamber. The path through the cave descends steadily as it winds away from the entrance; the final
manifestation of the ravenous entity. Those who dare enter the chamber risk being devoured when the manifestation appears.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
is stored in the cave. No one but Rezmir knows how much is there altogether, but it must be a big pile by now. Aside from being recognized, the chief risk of spending time in the cultist camp is
after animals (a job usually reserved for prisoners, but currently the number of prisoners in the camp is low).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the cave. No one but Rezmir knows how much is there altogether, but it must be a big pile by now. Aside from being recognized, the chief risk of spending time in the cultist camp is getting roped
into a work detail. Characters might be selected by an officer to spend a few hours helping with food preparation, standing guard in a tower, practicing weapon drill, or even cleaning up after animals (a job usually reserved for prisoners, but currently the number of prisoners in the camp is low).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Old Owl Well, and that undead guardians have been posted to keep intruders out. The ruins are currently occupied by a wizard who is exploring the site in the hope of gleaning arcane lore left by its
his camp and seem inclined to cause trouble. He wants to ask Agatha the banshee the name of the wizard who built the tower at Old Owl Well. Hamun won’t risk the banshee’s anger, but the characters could ask the question for him. (Agatha knows the name: Dresina.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, even nations embroiled in bitter conflict will set their differences aside to help contain an outbreak of demons, or to seal off abyssal breaches before these fiends can break free. Signs of
shun the sites where a demon has made a kill. The site of a demonic infestation might be fouled by a stench that never abates, by areas of bitter cold or burning heat, or by permanent shadows that mark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the dragonmarked houses while playing characters who come from different houses. The Korranberg
Chronicle
Feud within the Twelve?
Reports emerged this week of bitter disputes within the Twelve
percent discount from one house). Leadership. The Committee of Twelve oversees the institute. It currently has fifteen members, though its membership is a matter of significant disagreement within the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Darklake. Not even the duergar risk drinking water from the Darklake, however, and with clean streams in short supply, the people of Gracklstugh cover this scarcity with Darklake Stout, the signature ale
family and clan. Those who live on become bitter and tough, with many leaving Gracklstugh as hermits or adventurers, or turning to crime and a life in the shadows. Members of both the Gray Ghosts and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
place in Baldurians’ fears, their faiths currently have only the shallowest roots in the city. Followers of the Dead Three have done more to incite dread than faith. As a result, their numbers remain
rumored to sleep at the bottom of Gray Harbor. To prove his story, Straightstick uses a splinted old ferry pole as a crutch. Recently, the kingpin has grown bitter about his position, believing he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
place in Baldurians’ fears, their faiths currently have only the shallowest roots in the city. Followers of the Dead Three have done more to incite dread than faith. As a result, their numbers remain
rumored to sleep at the bottom of Gray Harbor. To prove his story, Straightstick uses a splinted old ferry pole as a crutch. Recently, the kingpin has grown bitter about his position, believing he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, but those who cope with them can arrive at a decent attitude and a grounded worldview. Those who fail become bitter — or worse. d8 Personality Trait
1 I will never get out of my famous
few things to you.
8 No risk is too great for the rewards of defeating my enemies … and taking their stuff.
d6 Ideal
1 Power. The only way to get ahead in this world is to attain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
I don’t risk such a stopover if I can help it. One never knows when Ruathym is going to be at war, and any ship within sight of the island when it is will be fair prey. Tuern Well to the west of its
like any sailor with sense, I’ve avoided the island by a great distance, so I can’t tell you which bloodthirsty knave currently rules the roost. The Whalebones The tiny outcrops that make up the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
throne by besting the heir in single combat. Currently, the monarchy is in a state of turmoil. King Anax has died, and his wife, Queen Cymede, has disappeared. An oracle of Keranos, the queen is said
background might risk making a pilgrimage into the mountains to hear a flamespeaker’s prophecies. Servants and Serfs Lektoi who complete their military service with honor often retire to the Kolophon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
threat, few risk using the Crook of Rao—potentially for the final time. Random Properties. The artifact has the following random properties, which you can determine by rolling on the tables in the
artifact, infecting its magical matrix. Over the years, this curse has spread within the crook, threatening to violently pervert its ancient magic. If this occurs, the Crook of Rao, as it is currently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
courtyard of sorts, adjacent to the broken stump of an old tower. A colorful tent has been set up in the middle of the courtyard, but no one is in sight.
The ruins are currently occupied by a mage
scouted out his camp and seem inclined to cause trouble. He wants to ask a question of Agatha the banshee: “What is the name of the wizard who built the tower at Old Owl Well?” Kost won’t risk the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
repair or modify any infernal war machine that the characters currently use. See appendix B for possible weapon replacements, armor upgrades, and magic gadgetry. Instead of payment, the horned devil
he’s unwilling to risk his devils. Bazelsteen’s bathysphere is a Large object that can fit up to four Medium creatures inside it. The hatch is located in the bathysphere’s upper hemisphere. Bazelsteen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Currently, Sharna at the Miner’s Exchange has their trust (see “People of Phandalin”), mostly for her assurances that the mines will soon be more prosperous than ever. If Sharna discovers that the
manor’s deed. (See the “Conclusion” section of this episode for more information.) This leaves Harbin Wester bitter, as he recognizes that having the favor of Acq Inc backing them up gives the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
miner’s pick lies on the floor in the southwest corner.
Like most of the rooms on this level, this one has been allocated to an eventual occupant (in this case, a champion currently quartered in area 60
currently quartered in area 60). The sledgehammer is one of the construction workers’ tools. 5. Unfinished Barracks This unfinished area seems intended for use as a barracks. Many lidless coffers are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
kindly officer is hesitant to send you into danger and constantly reminds you to be careful. 4 Bitter Soldier. Your commander carries deep grudges against your force’s enemies. They leap at any
chance to do those foes harm, even if it puts your group in terrible risk. 5 Hopeful Commander. This optimistic officer knows that a new era of peace is just over the horizon. You just need to complete
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
life in the city. Currently Sigil has twelve ascendant factions. The following sections present these factions, along with notes on their leaders, sites in Sigil that serve as their headquarters
unknowable. The Athar are led by Factol Terrance (neutral good, human Athar null; see Morte’s Planar Parade). While many Defiers become bitter, Terrance remains compassionate, pointing wayward souls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
currently in area 20 of his lair, close to the entrance beneath the scriptorium (area 11). Most of the material stolen from the Hosttower is in the scriptorium, but a few items might be in Arauthator’s
, and that he will not risk dying over this single lair. Though he hates the idea of abandoning a home with its treasure and trophies, if bested by the adventurers, Arauthator will flee to one of his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
pull off occasional acts of sabotage or guerrilla activity. Though no dwarven fortresses are currently at risk of succumbing to a duergar onslaught, none of them are immune to the treachery that a small group of gray dwarves can commit.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
is currently in area 20 of his lair, close to the entrance beneath the scriptorium (area 11). Most of the material stolen from the Hosttower is in the scriptorium, but a few items might be in
dragon, and that he will not risk dying over this single lair. Though he hates the idea of abandoning a home with its treasure and trophies, if bested by the adventurers, Arauthator will flee to one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
will. The sharp tang of the fish covers the bitter poison so well that a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check or DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check is needed to detect it. Any character who
. Bonecarver is not willing to risk the lives of her tribesfolk in a battle against the dragon. However, she shows the characters the entrance to the ice caves from her hut and explains what she knows about the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
it will. The sharp tang of the fish covers the bitter poison so well that a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check or DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check is needed to detect it. Any character
this check. Bonecarver is not willing to risk the lives of her tribesfolk in a battle against the dragon. However, she shows the characters the entrance to the ice caves from her hut and explains what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
servitors. Krell has yet to free them, because he worries he is not currently strong enough to command them. Each cocoon can be torn open with a successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check, or it can be
them as emissaries of their dark god and fed them with offerings of living sacrifices. The ghasts currently hide in the bow of the hold, beneath the water. They won’t reveal themselves until characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
with ornate coat hooks under a row of shelves. Stained rain cloaks currently overload the hooks, and several spears lean against the wall. Doors lead to the north and south.
When worn with the hood up
the Dragon Queen. A character can also gather this information by spending an hour sifting through the reports in the room—though they might risk discovery by the patrol described in area O1.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
currently being held in the dungeons beneath the ruins of Castle Never, awaiting execution. As my documancer, Walnut, is so fond of saying: Ignore Head Office’s missives at your own peril. (She says
, they know they need to work fast, but are still weighing whether trying to get to her in the dungeons of Castle Never is worth the risk. Moguhl notices the characters asking about Oppal. She tries to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
fire the ballistae on command. Development If Rool finds himself in a situation where he thinks he can kill Captain Daggerdark with minimal risk to himself, he seizes the opportunity, even if it means
certain defeat at the hands of his other enemies. Rool’s betrayal doesn’t make him friendly toward the party. Once Daggerdark is dispatched, Rool continues to fight the adventurers to the bitter end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
fewer prizes and incur more risk. The other captains see the disadvantages clearly, but Jaharwon is building a following among the rank-and-file pirates of all three crews.
The Dragonfang’s crew
and backed by two heavy wooden bars. The pirates never open these gates without the approval of whichever captain is currently in charge of the anchorage. 2. Pier Whichever pirate ship is in port is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
annex at the back of the inn, currently out of commission, was initially built with poorly drawing chimneys. Right now, cooking is rudimentary and done out in the yard, on grills flanking the bread
ovens. The dining room is mainly used for drinking, with “the Helm” (the tavern across the road) currently providing the best meals in town travelers can easily buy. While the Helm at Highsun is the






