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Cultist of Bhaal

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Blood-Soaked Resolve. While Bloodied, the cultist has Advantage on saving throws.Multiattack. The cultist makes three Cursed Blade attacks. It can replace one of these attacks with a use of

Spellcasting. Cursed Blade. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Cursed Blade"} (with Advantage if the target doesn’t have all its Hit Points

Boarding Axe

Equipment

This one-handed axe has a pick on the opposite end of the blade. You can choose to deal either slashing damage or piercing damage, depending on which end you use to attack. If you are proficient with

Ruinblade

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

version of the green devil face of the Tomb of Horrors is fashioned into the hilt of the weapon, with the blade extending from its open mouth. The blade always appears ruined and rusting, and causes its

surroundings to appear reflected in the blade as if in a state of decay. You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit an undead creature with it, the attack

Warforged Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

. Warforged Personality The warforged were built to serve and to fight. For most of their existence, warforged had a clearly defined function and were encouraged to focus purely on that role. The Treaty

chosen new names as a way to express their path in life. A few take on human names, often the name of a fallen friend or mentor. Warforged Names: Anchor, Banner, Bastion, Blade, Blue, Bow, Cart

The Grand Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

The Grand Master As the leader of the monastery, the Grand Master is meant to present a difficult but not impossible challenge. You might wish to modify his capabilities depending on the relative

deal an extra 6d8 slashing damage instead. You might also have the shards be from a polymorph blade, a blade of the medusa, or some other type of weapon. Another option is to allow decapitated

Guests of the Stone Guard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

are ordered to follow a squad of duergar to Overlake Hold for further questioning. From this point, the adventure can take different paths depending on how you want to proceed. Talk to the players

property of her mistress, Ilvara (see “Signs of Pursuit” in the “Blade Bazaar” section). The Stone Guards arrest the characters and take them to Overlake Hold, pending negotiations with the drow. At

Ruinblade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

use the weapon as his own phylactery.) A small jade version of the green devil face of the Tomb of Horrors is fashioned into the hilt of the weapon, with the blade extending from its open mouth. The

blade always appears ruined and rusting, and causes its surroundings to appear reflected in the blade as if in a state of decay. You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic

Cult Members

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

gives them remarkable resolve in the face of threats. Cultists perform much of a cult’s mundane work, which might include evangelism, criminal acts, or serving as sacrifices. Cultist Medium or Small

Pact Blade. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) Necrotic damage. Spellcasting. The cultist casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the

Encounters

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

situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you need it. Sometimes the players

characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s actions. In combat, everyone takes

Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Once you’re done describing the situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you

bookshelf. Outside combat, the characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s

Cave Features

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

, secrets are power. Depending on how many secrets the characters kept throughout this campaign, they might be more powerful in this cave than they would otherwise be. Before running this part of the

, they start the encounter with inspiration and also can see clearly through the cave’s crystal walls. Power of Secrets Secrets Kept Additional Power 0–2 — 3–6 Each character starts the encounter

Beginning the Adventure

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

book and have its advice copied by the scribes in the House of the Binder. Depending on how you bring the book into the possession of the characters, they might spend enough time with it to discover

for a missing friend. Falthrax Loderr is a shield dwarf acolyte whom Lorris last saw two days before. Lorris is clearly upset but maintains her composure as she shares the following information

Conclusion

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

franchise whose members are clearly as cool and capable as the characters. However, she’s an adventurer, not a follower. As such, she’s not suitable as franchise staff but would make an excellent allied NPC

or hired troubleshooter (perhaps after joining another franchise). To use Talanatha as an NPC, you can give her the stat block of a berserker or priest (depending on what use you wish to make of her

The Ultimate Sacrifice

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

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

choose not to try, read: Zariel grabs the sword by the blade and lets her fiendish blood cascade down its edge, snarling in pain. “With this final rite, I discharge my divine duty. Let my name be forever

Interacting with Myconids

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

character must succeed on a DC 20 Charisma check. Depending on the character’s approach, the Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion skill can apply to the check. Mentioning Tarak’s name or presenting

. For example, when the myconids talk about their ailing leader, the characters might feel a deep sadness and a sense of anxiety much more clearly and powerfully than mere words and facial expressions

Cities and Sites

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

Kaius II was newly seated on the steel throne and lacked the resolve to bring the dwarf lords to heel. Now we see the harvest we have sown, and it is horrifying. Without the firm hand of Karrnath to

, and it seemed to pulse with its own heartbeat. A guard present at the event said that Soldorak’s axe moaned when the blade came close to him, as if the weapon hungered for human blood. This is

T7. Dwarf Statue

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

chain shirt, helm, and big boots. He carries a shield on his left arm and a battleaxe in his right hand. The statue has clearly been broken into, roughly, the head and upper torso, lower torso, and

or cuts something. The name “Reszur” is graven on the dagger’s pommel. If the wielder speaks the name, the blade gives off a faint, cold glow, shedding dim light in a 10-foot radius until the wielder

Exploring the Academy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

checkpoints are set up throughout the academy, each guarded by three veterans. Each guard carries a shortsword that has a green-glowing blade. Any creature reduced to 0 hit points by one of these blades is

halfling cadet dashes past, clearly late for training. Turning a corner, they bump into a pair of plasmoid cadets—and become partially stuck in one of them! After pulling themself out and helping the

Welcome to the City of Blades

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

interrogation by speaking for the party and making a DC 15 Charisma check (Deception and Persuasion apply; Intimidation or Performance are met with scorn). Depending on how believable the party’s story is

his eyes and his smile. “You are clearly lying. I ought to just send you to the slave pens, but … you amuse me. What do you have that is worth your freedom?” The duergar waits for your answer, his

Resolving Interactions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

material by providing a structured way to resolve a social interaction. Much of this structure will be invisible to your players in play and isn’t meant to be a substitute for roleplaying. 1. Starting

be required to convince a friendly creature to take that risk. An indifferent creature might help or hinder the party, depending on what the creature sees as most beneficial. A creature’s indifference

Premade Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

carrying you in your infancy (depending on how old you are). Your family drifted from village to village around the region, finding work as laborers where they could. You’ve spent the last few years in

a champion to those who are overlooked by the institutions that exist to protect them. Recently, your resolve has been shaken by corruption in the city guard and ruling aristocrats. Personal Goal

Finding Droki

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

or follow him farther in, depending on their end goals. If they follow Droki, he goes to area 1a, eats a pygmywort mushroom, and disappears into a narrow tunnel (see the “Whorlstone Tunnels: General

screams in fright and knocks his feet together, activating his boots of speed. If a chase ensues, resolve the outcome using the chase rules in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Droki has advantage

Spindle Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

spectators can’t decide which of them should guard the meteorite, and they are anxious for someone to help resolve their dispute. The gazers were drawn to the cavern by the spectators’ argument but lack the

meteorite.” Alternatively, the characters can claim that neither spectator should guard the meteorite, since it clearly belongs to the ogre, or that the ogre should choose the guardian. Whichever

Silverquill Scholars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Languages Common plus any two languages Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Actions Ink Blade. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6

plus any two languages Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Actions Ink Blade. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing

Goblin Ambush

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

attacks while two goblins stand 30 feet away from the party and make ranged attacks. The goblins’ stat block contains the information you need to resolve these attacks. For more information on what the

need to rest after the goblin ambush, depending on how the battle plays out. See the Basic Rules for more information on short rests and long rests.

16. Talis's Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

. Talis is wary of the characters but offers them hospitality to see whether they might be useful tools. An observer will note that she is polite but not warm. She is clearly looking for something. What

prefers to remain behind so that she can use her magic to check on them from time to time. If the characters insist that she join them, she acquiesces but might turn against them depending on how events

Franchise Downtime

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

Graywind at the Lionshield Coster, or with Sharna Quirstiron of the Phandalin Miner’s Exchange — whether they know Sharna’s true allegiances or not. Depending on how well the characters are getting along

, the characters are aware that the only other survivor of the attack on the Fellowship of the Golden Mongoose was the tiefling paladin occultant Talanatha Three-Coins. Clearly the best source of

Dexterity

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a melee weapon that has the finesse property, such as a dagger or a rapier. Armor Class Depending on the armor you wear, you

presence. You can’t hide from a creature that can see you clearly, and you give away your position if you make noise, such as shouting a warning or knocking over a vase. An invisible creature can always

Traps in Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

to discover a trap without making an ability check if an action would clearly reveal the trap's presence. For example, if a character lifts a rug that conceals a pressure plate, the character has

damage it deals can vary depending on the trap's severity. Use the Trap Save DCs and Attack Bonuses table and the Damage Severity by Level table for suggestions based on three levels of trap severity

16. Talis's Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

characters but offers them hospitality to see whether they might be useful tools. An observer will note that she is polite but not warm, she is clearly looking for something. Talis the White What Talis

to remain behind so that she can use her magic to check on them from time to time. If the characters insist that she join them, she acquiesces but might turn against them depending on how events play

Dexterity

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a melee weapon that has the finesse property, such as a dagger or a rapier. Armor Class Depending on the armor you wear

hiding, that check's total is contested by the Wisdom (Perception) check of any creature that actively searches for signs of your presence. You can't hide from a creature that can see you clearly, and

Traps in Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

character to discover a trap without making an ability check if an action would clearly reveal the trap’s presence. For example, if a character lifts a rug that conceals a pressure plate, the character has

the damage it deals can vary depending on the trap’s severity. Use the Trap Save DCs and Attack Bonuses table and the Damage Severity by Level table for suggestions based on three levels of trap

Ironmaster

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

you there, and they want little from the wider world that their traders can’t bring back for them. Approaches to the vale in which their city lies are clearly marked with the symbol of Ironmaster: an

, I noted its remarkable weight, and Storn told me that the blade was not steel beneath, but adamantine. I questioned him more about this, and his readiness to tell me of its origin speaks to both the

The Remains of Tammeraut

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

array of piled bones, many of which clearly once belonged to humanoids — far more bones than could be accounted for by the crew of a single sunken ship. A shallow alcove opens up to the north, with a

can range abroad, Syrgaul is forever trapped within the rift near the source of his dark unlife. As the characters explore this area, Syrgaul and one drowned blade rise from the pile of bones and

Complex Traps

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

damage the longer it is active, or a swinging blade might change which area of a chamber it attacks. The trap’s constant elements allow it to have effects when it isn’t the trap’s turn. At the end of each

creature’s turn, look at the trap’s constant elements to see if any of their effects are triggered. Experience for Complex Traps Overcoming a complex trap merits an experience point award, depending

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