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Curse of Strahd
visible on the Material Plane while it is in the Border Ethereal, and vice versa, yet it can't affect or be affected by anything on the other plane.A phantom warrior is the spectral remnant of a willful
master or because it believes it must perform a task to satisfy its honor or sense of duty. For example, a guard who dies defending a wall might return as a phantom warrior and continue guarding the
Species
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
need in their shimmering homeland and knowing the treachery of strangers.
Still, some leonin wonder what lies beyond Oreskos’s border mountains and seek to test themselves in a wider world
adversaries—incredibly clever and well-prepared to play a long game but ultimately doomed to lose their games.
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I’m certain every bad thing that happens can ultimately be blamed on the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Spellcasting.Ancient legends suggest that when the gods came to the First World and tried to populate it with their Humanoid followers, a clever dragon fled to the Feywild to hide a clutch of eggs. The magic
storage. Occasionally, though, a whimsical moonstone dragon delights in shaking things up, insisting that visitors come to the Border Ethereal for a meeting or sleeping in the middle of a heavily
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
suggest that when the gods came to the First World and tried to populate it with their Humanoid followers, a clever dragon fled to the Feywild to hide a clutch of eggs. The magic of that faerie realm
things up, insisting that visitors come to the Border Ethereal for a meeting or sleeping in the middle of a heavily trafficked forest on the Material Plane.
Moonstone dragons navigate their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, are clever with their hands, and viciously work together in order to overcome their physical limitations. In the kobolds’ version of a perfect world, the creatures would be left alone to dig their
, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous improvised traps they use to protect their warrens.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
Eclipsed Realms The boundaries between Lorwyn and Shadowmoor are clear, either shining with brilliant light or cloaked in deep shadow. Some border regions, however, are liminal spaces known as
miles. They are uninhabited but often contain natural features like forests, mountains, and rolling plains. Those who travel into eclipsed realms are influenced by both Lorwyn and Shadowmoor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
empty crates, ledges, and balconies) reward clever positioning and encourage characters to jump, climb, fly, or teleport. Defensive Positions. Enemies in hard-to-reach locations or defensive positions
classes and origins. A diverse force is more powerful. Reasons to Move. Use features that encourage characters and their enemies to move around, such as chandeliers, kegs of gunpowder or oil, and rolling stone traps.
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
strong social structure that stresses devotion to the tribe, are clever with their hands, and viciously work together in order to overcome their physical limitations.
In the kobolds’ version of
invasion and oppression. Although individually they are timid and shy away from conflict, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, they seal the deal with a physical contract, which can take one of many forms (see “Infernal Contracts”). Ability Checks and Deal-Making Most deals with devils can be resolved without rolling dice to
determine the outcome. A Charisma check can’t deceive or persuade most devils into a bad deal because the fiends are too clever and experienced in deal-making to be fooled. If devils do get involved in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
nearby land. Giant Trinket. While exploring your home, you discovered some trivial remnant of the ancient inhabitants, as determined by rolling on the Giant Trinkets table. The items in parentheses are the
tools Primordial Nexus You grew up surrounded by powerful elemental magic. Maybe you lived in a place where the border between the Material Plane and an Elemental Plane was thin. Or perhaps you spent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
they need in their shimmering homeland and knowing the treachery of strangers. Still, some leonin wonder what lies beyond Oreskos’s border mountains and seek to test themselves in a wider world. Noble
The meddling of the gods in mortal affairs makes me angry and bitter. I wish they would just leave us all alone!
3 I view the gods as worthy adversaries—incredibly clever and well-prepared to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
defending a wall might return as a phantom warrior and continue guarding the wall, then disappear forever once a new guard assumes its post or the wall is destroyed. The period between the time it died and
visible on the Material Plane while it is in the Border Ethereal, and vice versa, yet it can’t affect or be affected by anything on the other plane.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, where the Lukos finish off any stragglers.
Pharagax Bridge. On the western border of Akros gapes a massive chasm rumored to descend all the way to the underworld and belch forth foul creatures. The
defending the gates of Akros.
Most people today know of the event from an embellished account laid down in an epic poem, The Akroan War. Although its author has been lost to time, the poem is considered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. These restrictions apply to magic items and artifacts that have properties that transport or banish creatures to other planes as well. Magic that allows transit to the Border Ethereal, such as the
etherealness spell, is the exception to this rule. A creature that enters the Border Ethereal from Undermountain is pulled back into the dungeon upon leaving that plane. Magic that summons creatures or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
family becoming immolated in its home, but most agree the culprit was a dracolich, of all things, residing in the ruin and defending the family’s wealth. The gods only know what led to the creation of
Secomber, on the border between the North and the settlements of the Western Heartlands. Built over the ruins of Hastarl, capital of the ancient kingdom of Athalantar, Secomber is a quiet place where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of the Clever Animal. For the next 10 minutes, whenever the target makes an Intelligence, a Wisdom, or a Charisma check, the target can roll an extra die immediately after rolling the d20 and add the
target of the tale’s effect. Once you do so, you can’t bestow the tale’s effect again until you roll it again. You can retain only one of these tales in mind at a time, and rolling on the Spirit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
disturbed. Barrels. There are thirty empty barrels, all made of iron-banded zurkhwood (a woody fungus). Most are in such poor condition that they can no longer hold liquids without leaking, but clever
constructed the pit covers so that they won’t open if an object is rolled over them. A character can circumvent the traps by climbing into an empty barrel and rolling down the hall or climbing onto a barrel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
feel as if they’re being watched even when they aren’t. While defending its cavernous lair, the tyrant avails itself of its lair actions. Treasure. If the characters defeat the death tyrant, they can
plunder its hoard: 4d6 × 1,000 gp, 5d6 × 100 pp, 3d6 500 gp gems, and 1d6 magic items (determine each one by rolling on Magic Item Table C in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Demons One or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
extremely clever and observant. See the “Cerulean Hall” section later in this chapter for more information about gaining favor with her. Rezran “Snake Eyes” Agrodro Master of the Viridian Den Rezran, a greedy
green abishai (see appendix A), is the master of the casino’s games of chance. His nickname “Snake Eyes” comes from his penchant for rolling ones in Triple Hydra (see the “Viridian Den” section for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
/320 feet and deals 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage. A male drow mage stands watch on the rooftop. Characters who have House Freth escorts or who wear clever drow disguises can approach the fortress openly
. Northeast Tower This tower has a male drow mage named Ulvir Barrek’zorn on the roof and eight male drow inside. In addition to defending the tower, these drow are responsible for quelling uprisings in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
description is clear enough that you can adjudicate whether a character's actions locate or foil the trap. As with many situations, you shouldn't allow die rolling to override clever play and good planning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
description is clear enough that you can adjudicate whether a character’s actions locate or foil the trap. As with many situations, you shouldn’t allow die rolling to override clever play and good planning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
clever are crafters and strategists, the toughest are miners and beast-wranglers, and so on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking
mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
challenging: Changes in Elevation. Terrain features that provide a change of elevation (such as stacks of empty crates, ledges, and balconies) reward clever positioning and encourage characters to jump, climb
move around, such as chandeliers, kegs of gunpowder or oil, and rolling stone traps. Combat Encounter Difficulty Use the following guidelines to create a combat encounter of a desired level of difficulty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
ways to cross the gap. See the sidebar called “Clever Solutions” for advice to help you determine whether these solutions work. The rhythm of the waves below echoes throughout this cramped tower. Part
entrance in the observatory tower (area D5). CLEVER SOLUTIONS
The challenges characters face in this adventure can have more than one solution. For example, to reach the isolated study (area D4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
hidden features, acquiring rare maps, and using different modes of transportation in secure and clever ways. Noteworthy Cartographers: Rosie Beestinger (“C” Team), Brahma Lutier (“B” Team, retired
a magical bubble and are pulled into the Border Ethereal (see chapter 2 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). During the ritual, you tell a story of your future journey, relating details of what will be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Pheres can be brutal and greedy, but they are clever as well, and understand the value of strategic leadership. Other centaurs in Pheres herds work as scouts, archers, warriors, and foragers. In addition
. Here’s how to determine your height and weight randomly, starting with rolling a size modifier: Size modifier = 1d10 Height = 6 feet + your size modifier in inches Weight in pounds = 600 + (2d12 × your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
-wide wooden rolling pin falls from the ceiling at the north end of the hall and rolls the length of the hallway, flattening creatures in its path. Each creature in the hallway must succeed on a DC 15
. The rolling pin stops at the south end of the hall. C7: Candied Apple Orchard Nestled in this courtyard are four trees with peppermint bark. Candied apples dangle from their delicate white branches
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
dragon unless it harms them first. Treasure. Each frost giant carries a sealskin sack containing 3d6 × 100 sp, 1d6 × 100 gp, and 1d3 mundane items, determined by rolling on the Items in a Giant’s Bag
the characters once they have done what she asks. Clever characters can hold her at bay by threatening one or more of her eggs (or wyrmlings). Isendraug flies into a murderous rage if she witnesses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
maintain strongholds along the border with Ket, most of their energy is spent defending against giants and dragons in the western mountains. The Watchers are sworn to an ascetic and disciplined code
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
set these traps hoping to thin out the wolf population, but Strahd’s wolves are too clever to be caught in them. If none of the characters in the front rank spots the hidden trap, one random party
. The revenant is clad in tattered chain mail that affords the same protection as leather armor. The revenant was a knight of the Order of the Silver Dragon, which was annihilated defending the valley
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
the Armory, a foreboding stronghold at the ward’s border with the Lower Ward. Deliberately grown razorvine creeps along the structure’s bladed balconies and lower walls, deterring thieves who seek to
lawful neutral efreeti merchant from the City of Brass, emerges from the forge’s coals to greet potential buyers. A clever and convincing salesman, Aslan brokers deals between the Doomguard and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
fungi. This is the lair of Lludd, a clever and long-lived behir who speaks Common and Giant in addition to Draconic. Lludd lurks on a ledge near the entrance to the chamber, waiting for morsels worthy of
toward a place where they can find treasure in exchange for leaving him in peace. The behir keeps no hoard of his own. If they agree, Lludd directs them toward a “vast treasure” in the rolling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
communicate with Mudlump can, with a successful DC 13 Charisma (Persuasion) check, convince him not to attack Amidor or the party. Here are three options for settling the dispute, though clever players
them are swept away by the tornado. If less than half of them succeed on the saving throw, the tornado whisks the group to a location determined by rolling on the Tornado Destinations table. Each party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
inland sea, its waters tainted by volcanism and undrinkable. Around its perimeter is a conglomeration of city-states and minor baronies typified by the shifting domains known as the Border Kingdoms. Here
the upheaval ended and the Chosen began to disappear, the gods of Mulhorand remained to rule their people, focusing their attention on defending their restored homeland to keep the war in Unther and