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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
T8. Stone Bridge The low walls that enclose the stone bridge have fallen away in a couple of places, but the bridge appears intact. A black-cloaked rider on a charcoal-colored horse guards the middle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Quest: Shannik’s Chores Shannik hires the characters to complete a couple chores around the inner bailey. The characters can refuse his request, but Shannik asks with increasing insistence each time
lances.
During the exercise, Shannik asks the characters to disrupt the training by distracting the horses or their riders without causing injury to either. A character can do so by succeeding on one of
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Hunters. The families of goblins that are skilled in the use of weapons but not privy to any other special knowledge have the second highest status in the tribe. Hunters are often the best wolf riders
tradition rarely persists for more than a couple of generations. Because they have so little experience with magic, goblins make no distinction between its forms. To them all magic is “booyahg,&rdquo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
mask. The rider barely manages to stay in the saddle, his body bristling with cruel black arrows.
Blind with panic, the horse plows on, threatening to trample travelers in its path. Before it can
black blood. His mask is clearly a funerary mask, though it’s cast of gold rather than clay. Characters who succeed on a DC 10 Intelligence check recognize the strange individual as one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Black Swords The characters don’t get this quest in the customary way, which is to say that the residents of Caer-Dineval aren’t counting on adventurers to help them. The quest falls into the party’s
lap if the characters decide to visit the Caer. Here are a couple reasons why the characters might go there: Looking for a good night’s rest in Caer-Dineval, the characters are directed to the castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, their faces chipped away by vandals. An inscription carved into the door’s molding has also been damaged, rendering it indecipherable.
Ferry. A black gondola, its hull carved with leering eyes, is
moored at the river’s edge and ferried by a black-robed tiefling skeleton clutching a 10-foot pole, which it uses to guide the boat.
The gondola and the skeletal ferryman are all creations of Halaster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, Xerrion Shadowdusk escaping into Undermountain with the black tablet, the creation of a new Shadowdusk Hold in the dungeon’s depths, Xerrion’s marriage to Lady Margaraste, and the married couple
Undermountain in their free time, pouring treasure into family coffers, and giving a black tablet to their brother, Xerrion. The carvings go on to show the original Shadowdusk Hold (in Waterdeep) on fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Goblins Goblins are small, black-hearted, selfish humanoids that lair in caves, abandoned mines, despoiled dungeons, and other dismal settings. Individually weak, goblins gather in large — sometimes
surprise their enemies. Rat Keepers and Wolf Riders. Goblins have an affinity for rats and wolves, raising them to serve as companions and mounts, respectively. Like rats, goblins shun sunlight and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Majesty Black The giant snail race is one of the carnival’s most popular attractions. Snail Racing Rules Every snail needs a jockey, and any saddles not filled by characters are filled by other
attendees (use the commoner stat block to represent these NPCs). All the snails and their riders begin at the start line; fireworks signal the start of the race, after which the riders race their snails
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
than a month ago. There were no graves present on his previous visit. He found them just a couple of days ago and has no idea who might be buried here — none of the folk of Red Larch are missing, and
Mirabar), one female human warrior dressed in a black surcoat with a red axe (the symbol of Mirabar’s army), one male human warrior dressed in a black cloak with strange stony armor (an earth cultist
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
harder, but it gets done nonetheless. Naerth Maxildanarr, a former rogue of Luskan, moved to Targos a couple of years ago, took up residence in the Luskan Arms, and spread around a lot of gold
anymore. As the most senior representative of the Zhentarim in Ten-Towns, Naerth is determined to turn Icewind Dale into a trade hub for the Black Network. He has a dozen or more Zhentarim spies throughout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, and kapak draconians dissolve into pools of acid. Dragons The power of Elemental Evil attracts dragons. You can place a young dragon or a couple of wyrmlings in or near each of the elemental temples
. Good examples include a pair of blue dragon wyrmlings in the air temple, a young black dragon near the water temple, or even a corrupted copper dragon somewhere near the earth node. (The Weeping
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
on the ground, dressed in black surcoats bearing the emblem of a red axe. Most appear to have died from battle injuries, although some lie in small craters or jumbles of broken rock. Abandoned and
looted wagons lie nearby. A couple of broken trunks sit on the ground by the wagons. Two rock cairns — one large and one small — stand atop a hillside nearby.
Characters native to the North recognize
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Beliard is real. The cultists wait a couple of miles outside of town, staying out of sight until the specified time of the attack. If the characters search the outskirts of town, they can engage the
, and two Black Earth guards Three Eternal Flame guardians, two minotaurs, and four hell hounds These cultists are willing to annihilate themselves in the process of carrying out their mission. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
—whether for love or for social or political reasons, both of which are considered equally valid—they must choose which partner’s clan they will belong to after the union. In rare cases, a new couple
. These somber magistrates are known for the traditional, broad-brimmed black hat, called a gat, that they each wear as part of their uniform. Names Family comes first in Yeonido, and thus an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
conversation with her. Scroll Predictions Alignment Opened Scroll Didn’t Open Scroll Good Red robes White robes Neutral Red robes Red robes Evil Black robes Red robes Wyhan’s Recommendation Wyhan is
obtaining transport to Wayreth so they can undertake the Test of High Sorcery (detailed in the “Mages of High Sorcery” section of chapter 1). Wyhan is willing to answer a couple more questions about the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
clouds drifting in its wake. A pair of bright-red dragonnels slash through the air, their riders guiding them directly toward you.
The characters are spotted while they’re approximately 600 feet above
upon hitting the ground. Entering the Citadel Once Bakaris and Red Ruin are defeated, Clystran urges the characters to follow him directly to the citadel. Other Dragon Army dragonnel riders have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the ballistae to attack the approaching dragonnels. A dragonnel struck by a ballista bolt panics and retreats with its two riders. Highmaster’s Message This encounter occurs while the characters are
text: A violet star plummets from the sky and crashes nearby, throwing up a cloud of debris. A breathless screech rises from the black-lit dust. An instant later, blackened fangs and violet flame burst
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
blond or dark hair and olive complexions. Black, brown, and green eyes are the most common. Halruaan Names: (Male) Aldym, Chand, Meleghost, Presmer, Sandrue, Uregaunt; (female) Aithe, Chalan, Oloma
destroyed their civilization. The Nars abandoned their ruined and accursed cities and became nomads and traders. Nars have tanned skin, brown or black eyes, and black hair, often worn long and tied in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
within a couple minutes’ walk to the south. In the far distance, the sky is clear, but directly above the pool is a black storm cloud spitting bolts of red lightning. When the characters arrive
, or at least what’s left of it: its once clear waters are now streaked with red and black impurities. Standing at the edge of the pool is a feral-looking human clad in animal skins. This individual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
eye. They bicker and insult each other like an old married couple, and only their dedication to the Black Network keeps them from turning against one another. Born into a wealthy family, Ghazrim has
fifteen Black Network merchants (all human commoners). Perched on a ledge overlooking the pavilion is a gargoyle touched by the madness of Fraz-Urb’luu’s gem. Characters with a passive Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
-looking men in black leather armor. Xoblob thinks there were five attackers, but none of them looked familiar. One of them had a black tattoo of a winged snake on his neck. The Skewered Dragon The
gets them to open up. Floon’s Fate. Several of the regulars remember seeing Volo and Floon drinking together a couple of nights ago. After Volo left, Floon stuck around long enough to meet with another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
columns carved in the likeness of two women, a human and an elf. Black letters across the arch read, “Enter in Peace.”
The doors are ten feet wide, thirty feet high, and made of silver. They have no
couple their privacy. Treasure. The decanters hold sweet wine, and the fruit is fresh and scrumptious. The two decanters are worth 50 gp each, and the ten glasses are worth 10 gp each. As long as they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
corners of the multiverse. War is the ultimate expression of githyanki culture, and their pitiless black eyes know no mercy. After a raid, they leave shattered survivors enough food and resources to
down and destroy any non-githyanki that dares to carry or wield a silver sword, reclaiming it for their people.
Red Dragon Riders. In the uprising against the illithids, Gith sought allies. Her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
one corner of the town square stands the Great Shalarn, a black stone statue of a famous war stallion bred in Amphail long ago. Gelded by a prankster, the rearing stone horse is often painted in
is now a desert. Northernmost Anauroch is a cold land of frost-rimed rock and the black glacier known as the High Ice. Farther south lies the waterless Plain of Standing Stones, where winds scour
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Smoke on the Horizon This encounter occurs early in the day. As the party travels, they spot smoke. Read the following text: The trail emerges from a dry gulch. A column of thick, black smoke rises
shelter for the night. They had heard about other homesteaders gathering at the Dellmon Ranch to defend against the raiding parties and would like to go there. They ask the characters to escort them. If the adventurers agree, the group can reach Dellmon Ranch in a couple hours.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
carved in the white marble walls of the chamber, slight gusts whistling from each of their open mouths. Down the center of the chamber, toward the doors at the far end, a series of black stone platforms
decor in the east end of the room, which contains a great seat of white marble. Some of the magic lights are shrouded, so that side of the room is dimly lit.
In the northeast corner is a black gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
couple of mugs and plates sit on a small circular table in the center of the space. A tattered and faded rug decorates the wooden floor.
The jackalweres like to relax and chat with each other in this
. The trunks are lined with lead to ensure that the locate object spell cannot be used to find their contents: Trunk 1 contains Nidalia’s desiccated heart, wrapped in a black silk cloth and resting atop
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
black marble fireplace at one end and a sweeping red marble staircase at the other.
The door to a cloakroom on the east wall is slightly ajar; the black cloaks inside are damp.
The hall is bare of
to disarm the trap. Failing this check triggers the trap. Treasure. The chest contains three blank books with black leather covers (worth 25 gp each) and three Spell Scrolls (Bless, Protection from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
parchment, along with a couple of quill pens and dried-up jars of ink. For its size, the wooden cabinet contains very little. Inside are a tinderbox, a few wooden boxes full of candles, and two well-used
year ago, his twenty-year-old son Doru and several other villagers stormed Castle Ravenloft in revolt, having been lured there by a wizard in black robes who came to Barovia from a faraway land (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
barely aware of the kobolds’ existence. Red Wizards of Thay A group of Red Wizards entered the city a couple of days prior to the characters’ arrival. They camped in the ruined compound at area 2, but
characters could offer to gain their help. Hooded Lantern has graying black fur, and cataracts cloud his left eye. He is preparing himself for a glorious death fighting the great tyrannosaurus rex
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
brood mates and a couple of interesting new creations or discoveries. They retain their gnomish curiosity and love of tinkering, now blended with the illithids’ drive for control and experimentation
remains sticky even in the extreme cold. The ship’s interior is a mess. The walls are crusted with patches of flaky plaque, and the floor is splattered with sticky blots of an inky-black substance that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
height, and crystalline windows punctuate its summit. At the tower’s base stands a single stone door. Four hulking draconians guard the door, while armored dragonnels and their riders circle above.
An
ceases attacking. If not attacked further, he shares his name and the following facts: He is magically compelled to serve a black-robed wizard named Lohezet. He’s wary of Lohezet’s co-commander
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
flanked by a pair of twenty-foot tall stone statues of rough-hewn humanoids, their faces grim masks of forbiddance. Next to each statue is a human guard encased in stone armor.
Two Black Earth
10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage. Corpse. The corpse belongs to a Black Earth guard killed by one of his fellow cultists. The guard carries nothing of value. Secret Passage. The “secret” entrance to area G5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
of wagons, carts, horse and pony riders, carriages, buggies, hire-coaches, and Waterdeep’s signature towering drays (further discussed below) surges through its major thoroughfares. Fortunately, most
driver who has no passengers. Each of these handsome, two-wheeled black coaches comfortably seats two travelers (perhaps four if you’re quite slim and very well acquainted), who ride facing the road