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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
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Horrid Songs. The denizens of the Underdark hear an approaching flock of dire corbies long before it comes into view. As these creatures travel, they hoot, chirp, and howl in maddening cacophony
monsters fall upon them.
Strange Escort. Certain Underdark explorers—judged inventive by some and lunatics by others—have learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
leprechaun the chance to partake in merriment or revelry such as a song, a dance, or a good meal, the leprechaun must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or have the charmed condition for 24 hours. While
ideas into vivid illusions.
A leprechaun’s adherence to Feywild rules affords it tremendous luck, but this fortune comes at a cost. These same magical strictures compel leprechauns to use their
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
abishais when it comes to leadership ability and raw power. Red abishais lead other devils into battle or take charge of troublesome cults to ensure that they continue to carry out Tiamat’s commands
, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed.
Abishais stand outside the normal hierarchy of the Nine Hells, having their own chain of command and ultimately answering
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
find ready audiences, and the constant flow of travelers means that both new spectators and new spectacles are always passing through.
You thrive in front of an audience. You know how to entrance them
dance steps captivate, your humor cuts to the quick. Whatever techniques you use, your art is your life.
Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, PerformanceTool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, one
Barbarian
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the latest challenger to her authority over their tribe, ready to break his neck with her bare hands as she did to the last six rivals.
Frothing at the mouth, a dwarf slams his helmet into the face
character, think about where your character comes from and his or her place in the world. Talk with your DM about an appropriate origin for your barbarian. Did you come from a distant land, making you a
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
dance to any tune.
— Volo
To feel the thunder of orcish war drums outside the gate and to hear a chorus of voices growling, “Gruumsh!” is the nightmare of every civilized place in
infirm. Orcs don’t revere their gods as much as they fear them; every tribe has superstitions about how to avert their wrath or bring their favor. This deep-seated uncertainty and fear comes forth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
turns. A creature that comes free while the altar is spinning tumbles away from it and takes another 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage. The gem in the center of the altar has AC 17 and 15 hit points. If it is
destroyed, the altar stops spinning and the character is released. The gem is a cursed stone, but it appears to be a jewel of value, and it can be pried from the altar. If the gem comes in contact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
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The characters must contend with Princess Ebonmire and Prince Livid (see the “Royal Oozes” sidebar). These dimly intelligent oozes defend their master to the death, blocking the characters from
telepathic bond, telekinesis, wall of stone
6th level: chain lightning, disintegrate, Drawmij’s instant summons, eyebite, flesh to stone, Otto’s irresistible dance, true seeing
7th level: forcecage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
adventure to further detail the city. Read or paraphrase the following when you’re ready to begin: The city of Sagorpur is teeming with onlookers enjoying the Shankha Trials. The final event of this great
and of the anguish carried by Nisha and all those Manivarshi who will never return to their ancestral home. As the dance ends, a tumultuous cheer rises from the crowd.
A character who succeeds on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
monastery, the dance begins, with the sound of drums, flutes, harps, and chants rising. Mystics, people from nearby villages, thri-kreen travelers, and even enthusiastic capybaras shuffle and gyrate
characters are ready, they can pass through the portal, arriving inside the Drought Elder (area D1). The dessicated husk of the Drought Elder endlessly drifts through a lifeless void in the Far Realm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
assistance. The card can inspire both the characteristics of the person they meet and the nature of the aid that person provides. Ready Foraging. The characters have abundant food and water for this day
this setback: perhaps the characters became lost in the woods or encountered an obstacle blocking their path. Add two more cards to the spread. Lost Gear. The characters lose their rations or are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
to this point has been consumed by the education that has made enrolling at Strixhaven possible for you, and you might not have much experience of the world beyond that preparatory work. You’re ready
to excel as a student—and that, in turn, will prepare you to excel at whatever path comes after graduation.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
section. Use the events you think the characters will enjoy, in any order. Dryad Dance In a clearing lit by energetic fireflies, a group of ten dryads sings and dances. The group welcomes anyone who comes
empyrean safe, perhaps by maneuvering her around the dance floor with a successful DC 14 (Acrobatics or Sleight of Hand) check. If the characters fail at helping Kopoha dance safely, she accidentally knocks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Welcome to Dragon’s Rest Read the following text when you’re ready to start: Your journey was uneventful, but the island now visible off the bow promises rare wonders. Seaweed shimmers in countless
way toward a calm harbor on the island’s north side.
A large, open-air temple comes into view, perched on the edge of a cliff high above you. The ship drops anchor at the mouth of the harbor, and
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
responsible for blocking tunnels to deter pursuit.
Kobolds feel a cool affinity or something like kinship for other members of their tribe, but they are rarely affectionate with each other. Two kobolds
room to dig, and ready sources of food. Although lairing in these locations puts kobolds in competition with surface-dwelling humanoids, their ability to avoid detection often means their warrens go
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
15. Wind Tunnel Carved birds soar across the walls of this corridor. Blocking the passage near its northern end is a large adamantine propeller with five sharp blades.
With a successful DC 15
that passes through it, and the blades are turning too fast for a creature to leap between them. The rapidly spinning propeller also creates a wind tunnel effect, such that any creature that comes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Wizardry There’s a reason most powerful wizards are old. The special formulas of action, item, and sound that produce wizardly magic require precision, and such precision comes only from long
, ready to be unleashed. Even after these concepts are mastered, new knowledge of magic remains elusive, and a wizard must progress steadily through deeper levels of understanding, breaking through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
below.) Another student is part of this scene—ideally a student the characters have interacted with, or you may choose another student from the “Fellow Students” section. When you’re ready to begin this
event, read or paraphrase the following: Yodeling, mocking chants, dramatic intonations, baritone singing, and other enthusiastic sounds reach your ears as a rowdy, laughing group of students comes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the festivities with them, perhaps by dancing, drumming, or joining a group of Night Revelers in a vigorous debate. Dancing. The dance of the Night Revelers involves graceful acrobatics and exuberance
. A character who succeeds on a DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check performs the dance well. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the character is lauded by the dancers around them, one of whom bestows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
hull, ready to leap onto enemy vehicles. If Chukka and Clonk got the broken Demon Grinder working, that vehicle comes after the characters as well and is manned entirely by redcaps and madcaps.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
players invent their own reasons for their characters to seek out the wisdom and assistance of Elder Runara, who runs the cloister. Read the following text when you’re ready to start: Stormwreck Isle
the island. Avoiding the rocks jutting up from the ocean, your ship makes its way toward a calm harbor on the island’s north side.
A large, open-air temple comes into view, perched on the edge of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
of any creatures they might have killed or destroyed, he is ready for their arrival. After everyone has entered the chamber, Gar surreptitiously (but rapidly) grows the coral over the entrance
, blocking them in. If anyone is hesitant to enter, he’ll beckon for them to come forward, asking them to converse with him. In this regard, his demeanor is regal, but gracious and non-hostile. “Please. Come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
use their actions to chant and dance about. To complete the ritual, the druids must chant for 10 consecutive rounds, with at least one of them chanting each round. If a round goes by and none of the
light seeping out of it. The creature that erupts from the wooden statue is a tree blight (see appendix D) that the druids call Wintersplinter. The green light comes from the magic gem embedded in its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
marked on the DM’s map (below). Characters spot Icespire Hold if they come within 1 hex of it. If the characters are ready to confront the dragon but need help finding its lair, use one of the
or friendly NPC suggests that the characters pray for Tymora’s blessing at the Shrine of Luck. If one or more characters do so, Tymora’s blessing comes after a long rest when a mysterious, cloaked man
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
believes that good art comes from the head. To her, carefully measured strokes and deliberate object placement make the difference between fully realized art and a total mess. If Dean Nassari interrupts
construction golems. Nassari believes that true expression comes from the heart. They encourage their students to treat the entire world as a canvas on which to spread emotion and excitement. Nassari
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
6. Loot This central chamber is where the loot to be sold or transported is packaged and stored. When ready, it’s carried down to the shore, loaded onto ships operated by the Cult of Talos, and taken
thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. The creatures within the blast radius are also covered in green ink that only comes off with repeated scrubbing over the course of months
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
but guarantees that the dire corbies will have cleared out many monsters and other threats. Horrid Songs. The denizens of the Underdark hear an approaching flock of dire corbies long before it comes
learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to avoid the effect of a flock’s song, these travelers attempt to mimic the strange hooting and chirping of a dire corby, with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
do they operate in the open, but on rare occasions they must, because there is no other choice. When that happens, you can be sure that a fellow Harper is watching closely, ready to emerge from the
yourself.
“Therefore, a Harper’s soul must be incorruptible. Many believe themselves to be so, but power comes in many guises, and it will surely find your weakness. Of this you may be certain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
. “Good,” says Glitch. “Here it comes, right on time!”
A locomotive hurtles across the sky toward you, laying down magical tracks before it. As it draws near, you can see clockwork limbs
and the train is ready to go, read the following text: Machinery whirs and clicks as the train shudders and creeps forward, gradually picking up speed. Another horn blast signals that the Concordant Express is once again on the move.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Scholar of Impossibilities Run this encounter when you’re ready to bring the hunt for R04M to an end. The tunnel ends in a ledge overlooking a vast, empty crevasse. No path clearly proceeds above or
below.
“Looking for friends, hmm?” comes a cloyingly shrill voice. The words emanate from a crack in the cavern wall fifteen feet above the ledge. A rotten stench emanates from within.
It’s easy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
characters to experiment with sending signals when the ship comes back. The signaling system utilizes the bullseye lantern to communicate the following messages by combining long and short flashes
: Long–short–short–short: “Is it safe?” (The ship initiates the exchange with this signal.) Short–long–short–long: “Everything safe.” (The smugglers respond with this signal.) Long–long–long: “Ready to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Lore Comes to Life A successful DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana) check confirms that the book is enchanted. As soon as a character opens it, a few sentences in Common appear on the first page, as if
misleading.”
“When you are ready to proceed, turn the page.”
When the reader turns the page, the book glows briefly, as a delayed-action gate spell is activated. Any creature within 10 feet of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
adherence to Feywild rules affords it tremendous luck, but this fortune comes at a cost. These same magical strictures compel leprechauns to use their powers on behalf of those who offer them gifts
to ability checks made with them.
Reluctant Refusal. When a creature offers the leprechaun the chance to partake in merriment or revelry such as a song, a dance, or a good meal, the leprechaun must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
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We danced too long; now all the music is gone.
Night comes, and we must away!
Such humor. I can barely hold my sides.
I smell a foul wind.
Who goes there, on this woebegone, rain-lashed night
this wound I shall not recover. You have slain me.
This truly is the worst outcome.
Let us dance in the whistling wind!
Tomorrow, at sunrise, I shall no longer be here.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
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We danced too long; now all the music is gone.
Night comes, and we must away!
Such humor. I can barely hold my sides.
I smell a foul wind.
Who goes there, on this woebegone, rain-lashed night
this wound I shall not recover. You have slain me.
This truly is the worst outcome.
Let us dance in the whistling wind!
Tomorrow, at sunrise, I shall no longer be here.