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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
terrible god looming above them and smiling. Set into the west wall is a dirty, salt-encrusted window. A stone altar with lightning bolts carved into it stands against the south wall. A metal rod
recognized with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check. Clerics of the Tempest domain succeed on the check automatically. Through the window, the characters can see the broken masts of several sunken
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Basic Rules (2014)
Holding high a gnarled staff wreathed with holly, an elf summons the fury of the storm and calls down explosive bolts of lightning to smite the torch-carrying orcs who threaten her forest.
Crouching
the multiverse (the lists of gods in appendix B include many such deities). The worship of these deities is often considered a more ancient tradition than the faiths of clerics and urbanized peoples
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Soul of Winter Manned by a crew of sturdy dwarves, Soul of Winter is a sailing ship run by her captain, Wolgar Windrune (LN male dwarf veteran). To keep the characters from impeding his crew, he
for any character who wants it, two light crossbows with twenty bolts each, five 50-foot coils of rope, two grappling hooks, twelve torches, two healer’s kits, six vials of antitoxin, two potions of healing, and two sacks for carrying treasure out of the ship.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
12. Hall of Heroes Statues. Life-size granite statues of human warriors, facing inward, stand atop two rows of pedestals that run through the hall.
Web-Covered Ceiling. The ceiling of this long
hall is 20 feet high, arched, and lightly obscured by thick webs.
Dead Spiders. Three giant spiders lie dead at various points in the hallway, riddled with crossbow bolts. (Members of the Undertakers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
more to run that are relevant to characters in your group. The Prelude Overview table notes what types of characters are likely to be interested in which encounters. Prelude Overview Encounter Focal
Characters “Broken Silence” Clerics, druids, paladins, and other characters with god-given powers “Eye in the Sky” Sorcerers, warlocks, wizards, or others seeking membership in the Mages of High
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
an individual choice. Camaraderie and esprit de corps run high within the order, and an individual member will risk anything to save a fellow member or to complete an important mission. The Order of
be a memorable experience. Clerics, paladins, and monks make up the majority of the Order of the Gauntlet, but any character of a righteous mind is welcome in the order’s ranks. Ontharr Frume Lawful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
an individual choice. Camaraderie and esprit de corps run high within the order, and an individual member will risk anything to save a fellow member or to complete an important mission. The Order of
be a memorable experience. Clerics, paladins, and monks make up the majority of the Order of the Gauntlet, but any character of a righteous mind is welcome in the order’s ranks. Ontharr Frume Lawful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
an individual choice. Camaraderie and esprit de corps run high within the order, and an individual member will risk anything to save a fellow member or to complete an important mission. The Order of
be a memorable experience. Clerics, paladins, and monks make up the majority of the Order of the Gauntlet, but any character of a righteous mind is welcome in the order’s ranks. Ontharr Frume Lawful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
the Realms, fighters dare the crypts of the fallen dwarf kings of Delzoun, seeking glory and treasure. Rogues prowl the dark alleyways of teeming cities such as Neverwinter and Baldur’s Gate. Clerics
Hotenow. NUMBER OF PLAYERS
You can run Dragons of Stormwreck Isle for one to five players. If you have four or five friends ready to play with you, each person can take one of the characters provided
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Underdark has always been a proving ground for candidates of the order, as well as a frequent destination for veteran paladins, monks, and clerics looking to smite evil. It hasn’t taken long for
chapter. If you don’t want to control the veterans yourself, you can distribute the stat cards among the players and let them run the NPCs. Should Sir Lanniver come under attack, use the knight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the drow, run the encounter. The drow scouts focus on maintaining close pursuit and peppering the characters with poisoned hand crossbow bolts. After 1d6 + 4 rounds, the remainder of the drow party
level reaches 5, the drow forward scouts spot the party. At this point, the pursuit might become an encounter if the characters spot the drow and engage them. The characters might try to run, at which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
crossbow bolts.
Roleplaying Information
Sheriff’s deputy Augrek guards the southwest gate of Bryn Shander and welcomes visitors to town. She has a good heart.
Ideal: “You’ll get farther in life with a
100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d10 + 1) piercing damage. Markham carries twenty crossbow bolts.
Roleplaying Information
Sheriff Markham of Bryn Shander is a brawny, likable man of few words
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Religious Institutions Those who serve as priests of a god aren’t necessarily clerics. Indeed, the power invested in clerics and other divine spellcasters by the gods is given out only rarely (see
in Faerûn run the gamut, representing all the outlooks that their mortal followers demonstrate, from the principled agents of good to the vicious proponents of evil. Most cultures and societies aren’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Random Encounters As the characters explore the Whorlstone Tunnels, they can run into various creatures or hazards. Check for an encounter whenever the characters are moving along a stretch of tunnel
zurkhwood case containing 1d4 +3 crossbow bolts 4 A +1 shield (on subsequent occurrences of this encounter, the shield is rusted and nonmagical)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
chop tables in half with it if he so desires. He also can pull out a double crossbow (a heavy crossbow with reduced range that fires two bolts at the same target). Still, if he gets involved in a brawl
, he prefers fighting with fists or a well-flung tankard. Durnan doesn’t often venture far from the Yawning Portal, using his employees to run errands for him as needed. If he’s feeling charitable, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, god of storms CE Tempest Three lightning bolts radiating from a central point Tempus, god of war N War Upright flaming sword Torm, god of courage and self-sacrifice LG War White right gauntlet
choose it.
A number of other deities, mostly evil ones, suggest the Death domain, which is detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Most clerics who choose this domain are evil NPCs, but if you want to worship a god of death, consult your Dungeon Master.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
bushes and dead or diseased trees surround a run-down wooden shack. A wisp of smoke rises from a rotted-out hole in the roof that is lined with fungus. South of the shack is a low stone wall that
passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14 or higher notices the grick before it attacks; any other characters start the encounter surprised. H2. Hag Shack This run-down shack is the occasional home of a night
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
heavy crossbows and 100 crossbow bolts packed in straw Clay urn 1 Empty Clay urn 2 Empty Clay run 3 (painted with pegasi images) Ten 50-foot-long coils of hempen rope (1 gp each) Clay urn 4 (painted with squid images) 10 gallons of dark purple ink
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
ballistae that can launch heavy bolts or canisters of alchemist’s fire. Its garrison consists of a noble (the castellan), four veterans (officers), and forty guards loyal to the merchant princes. 16
many vessels that come here wind up needing hull repairs — especially those that had run-ins with typhoons, pirates, or Aremag the dragon turtle (see “Bay of Chult”). It’s easy work for dinosaurs to drag ships out of the water into the drydock so holes can be patched and barnacles scraped off.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
crossbow bolts and bundles of arrows, each destined for an opposing side in a regional war, at the same time. The buyers arrived within moments of each other but did not discover your trickery
. Suggested Characteristics In general, smugglers value survival, and then profit, above other things. One could be a part of a larger organization, or might run a small smuggling vessel of their own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
stories and drink into the night. The Snapping Line is run by a young woman named Hanna Rist (NG female human commoner), who comes from a family of well-known lobster catchers. The Rist family also
it. The family once engaged in smuggling, and several hidden tunnels run from the cellars beneath the mansion to points out of town. Skerrin Wavechaser has discovered a few that are unknown even to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
lightning bolts at them. The players have one minute to act before the gate is destroyed and the barbarians pour through. A large force of anchorites is pressing at the gates, numbering at least a hundred
. Townsfolk run screaming from their homes, only to be mercilessly cut down by the enemies rampaging through the streets. As you push through the panicking crowds, you see Sergeant Hazz Yorrum, commander of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
of the early knights achieved renown for their heroics. Today, the Knights of the Unicorn continue to call the Helm and Cloak their informal headquarters. The establishment is even run by two retired
suspect. Bribery and influence-peddling run rife through the courts, where honest judges are rare and widely feared. In addition to hosting trials, the High Hall holds libraries containing all local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
of the early knights achieved renown for their heroics. Today, the Knights of the Unicorn continue to call the Helm and Cloak their informal headquarters. The establishment is even run by two retired
suspect. Bribery and influence-peddling run rife through the courts, where honest judges are rare and widely feared. In addition to hosting trials, the High Hall holds libraries containing all local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
devil Strahd” and sends twelve guards to arrest them, seize their weapons, and run them out of town. If the guards fail in their duty, the baron sends Izek to rally a mob of thirty commoners to lynch
the party. If the commoners also fail, the baron summons the twelve remaining guards to defend his mansion, giving characters the run of the town. If the characters get on his good side, he insists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
heavy crossbow (2d10 piercing damage). It fires spears instead of bolts, and six of those projectiles are ready to hand. Treasure. Each giant wears one to four pieces of jewelry worth 250 gp each. Ogres
, benches, a stool or two, and various items for cooking and baking (pots, kettles, bowls, knives, forks, spoons, ladles, spits, and so forth). Twenty-nine orcs (commoners) work about the place, but they run
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
to the high, tilted saddle, waving their arms and commanding imaginary armies into battle. Within spitting distance of the statue is the Stag-Horned Flagon, a cozy tavern run by an gray-haired, middle
Ten-Towns settlements. Suggested Encounter If the adventure didn’t begin in Bryn Shander, you can run the “Attack on Bryn Shander” encounter (see chapter 2) whenever the characters visit the town
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
area’s rustic standards. Each room boasts a hearth, warm draperies and tapestries, and running water (provided by rooftop cisterns). Now run by the Irkell family from Waterdeep, the inn has become a
been more violent sights, too, such as sudden bolts of lightning stabbing up from the hills into a clear sky. “Fell magic,” Kaylessa terms it, though she admits this was an opinion shared with her, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
slither away, moving with an audible susurrus.
Omens of Phenax d6 d100 Omen of Phenax
1 79 Shadows move independently of whatever casts them, appearing to run away.
2 80 A gold
starts drowning on dry land.
Divination Clerics and oracles have spells at their disposal that allow them to ask the gods for insight. The divination and commune spells contact a god and promise a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
areas of interest and responsibility), suggested domains for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. Each of the gods in the table is described below. Halfling Deities Deity
community practices its own version of Arvoreen’s favored tactics: Scatterstrike. The halflings run in every direction as if in a panic, but then they regroup and circle back to attack with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
through the door to the east. They use hit-and-run tactics to harass the characters and try to lure them into triggering the traps in the Winding Way. 12. Hallway Guardroom The hallway widens out into
and jewelry can be found in the urns. A large chest in the northwest corner contains five bolts of rare silk worth 100 gp each, two potions of healing, a bag of holding, and a suit of Medium mithral armor (your choice of type).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
their run-in with Moguhl Vloot, Grand Scribe Liethennson can cast remove curse for a donation of 50 gp. If he feels indebted to the characters (see “Alternative Entry” below), he might cast the spell
for free. Entering the Temple Anyone can enter the temple to worship Oghma at a shrine on the first floor. Acolytes and lesser clerics are available to perform rituals for a suitable donation. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. Several of the gods in the table are described in this section. Elf Deities (The Seldarine) Deity Alignment Province Suggested Domains
above or none of the above, depending on Rillifane’s mood.” Roots Run Deep. Ancient trees are almost always incorporated into shrines to Rillifane Rallathil. Many forests in elven lands have sacred
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
House of Mastery Part school and part alehouse, this wide three-story building leans precariously over the street in Eastway. Run by an old, agender martial artist named Garmult (neutral good human
have every worship service interrupted by contagious congregants, several of the city’s temples were only too happy to provide clerics to work in the facility. Of course, coin still determines one’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
building leans precariously over the street in Eastway. Run by an old, agender martial artist named Garmult (neutral good human gladiator), the House of Mastery offers both martial training of all sorts
of the city’s temples were only too happy to provide clerics to work in the facility. Of course, coin still determines one’s quality of care, the clerics rarely work for free, and those without