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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
phantom warrior isn't bound by a yearning to complete some unresolved goal. It can choose to end its undead existence at any time. Its spirit lingers willingly, either out of loyalty to its former
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Border Ethereal, unwilling to depart until its work is complete. (For more information on the Border Ethereal, see the “Ethereal Plane” section in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.) Spirit of Macreadus From
the Border Ethereal, the restless spirit of Macreadus can observe happenings in and around the cabin, but it can’t manifest physically on the Material Plane. Characters can see the restless spirit of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
Introduction The Sea of Fallen Stars connects the eastern and western sides of Faerûn. Many nations that border shorelines along its vast expanse also maintain major navies and trade fleets. A
, this adventure may take several game sessions to complete, but by its conclusion the characters should advance to 10th level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
size and shape to the heads of the skeleton keys found on the other tomb levels (see "Skeleton Keys"). Each time the characters complete a trial in areas 72 to area 76, one stone seal rolls aside
emerge from the Border Ethereal and attack them. The hags’ goal is to seize one or more of the skeleton keys, thus preventing the characters from reaching the Soulmonger. If a hag obtains a skeleton key
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
The Ritual To perform the ritual, Gallio paints a magic rune on each character’s forehead and chants an incantation to draw upon the power of the planar beacon. When the ritual is complete, Gallio
mysterious of all, a spiral staircase rises from an archway in the wall that wasn’t present before.
Anyone who rings the bell enters the Border Ethereal as though affected by an etherealness spell. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
a dungeon and receives a mystifying vision that leads to the next quest. The party might find a cryptic map or relic that, once its meaning or purpose is determined, points to a new destination
when they spot a wanted poster or a missing person poster (complete with the promise of a sizable reward). Members of the local militia or city watch put out the word that a crime has been committed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
minds are networked in a hierarchal pyramid, in which each modron receives commands from superiors and delegates orders to underlings. A modron carries out commands with total obedience, utmost
modron of its rank.
The Great Modron March. When the gears of Mechanus complete seventeen cycles once every 289 years, Primus sends a vast army of modrons across the Outer Planes, ostensibly on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Fortune and Bold, from the proverb “Fortune favors the bold.” Fortune’s name tag is complete, but Bold’s name tag reads B _ _ _. Second Pair. These unicorns’ names are Pride and Fall, from the proverb
“Pride goes before a fall.” Fall’s name tag is complete, but Pride’s name tag reads PR _ _ _. Third Pair. These unicorns’ names are Stone and Moss, from the proverb “A rolling stone gathers no moss
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
in a timely, professional manner. Refusing to accept or complete a mission can result in suspension or dismissal. An alliance member who is suspended receives no alliance missions until the suspension
other taverns that adventurers are known to frequent. Jalester offers membership in the Lords’ Alliance to those who qualify. Members are expected to complete whatever missions are assigned to them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
its living self. Task Driven. Although one is often mistaken for a ghost, a phantom warrior isn’t bound by a yearning to complete some unresolved goal. It can choose to end its undead existence at any
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->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
out missions designed to tax the characters’ resources and test their loyalty to Waterdeep. Characters who complete these missions won’t gain enough renown to join Force Grey yet, but they will gain
. It startled a few sailors recently but hasn’t hurt anyone. Confront the dragon and learn its intentions.” Vajra gives each character a potion of water breathing to complete this mission. They find a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
courtyards paved with silver bricks, and the secret desires of the multiverse. Foyer Nafas receives visitors in the foyer—a wide, windowed reception hall that looks out on the Infinite Staircase. As one
, transforming it into a personal utopia. A traveler who hails from a snowy tundra might melt at the sight of a rustic mountain lodge, complete with a crackling hearth, a bearskin rug, and the savory scent of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. The trial requires magical talent but carries none of the dangers of the Test of High Sorcery. It provides a foundation for the real test. The goal is to complete the challenge presented in the room
the walls can easily navigate to the maze’s center. Characters who can’t see the walls can still complete the test, but doing so takes an hour and requires a successful DC 14 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Ghost A ghost is the soul of a once-living creature, bound to haunt a specific location, creature, or object that held significance to it in its life. Unfinished Business. A ghost yearns to complete
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.
Horrifying Visage. Each non-undead creature within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
reveal the glowing sapphire only when the golem receives a command to use its power from someone whose commands it obeys (see “Getting the Golem’s Attention” below). Otherwise, the sapphire remains hidden
so she can use the sapphire to open the vault and steal the Nether Scroll. If the dracolich is defeated, the golem goes to be reunited with its master and complete its mission to deliver Hamukai’s body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
them, lingering until their business is complete or they’re put to rest.
Ghosts typically appear as semitransparent versions of the creatures they were in life, though some bear evidence of the wounds
. The ghost casts the Etherealness spell, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability. The ghost is visible on the Material Plane while on the Border Ethereal and vice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the githyanki. She is their ruler in every sphere of activity and, as such, demands and receives utter obedience. During the war with the illithids, Vlaakith urged Gith to seek out allies from among
arcane magic equals that of a conclave of archmages, while her combat skill matches the combined talents of hundreds of sword masters. Perhaps the lich-queen’s promise isn’t a complete fabrication
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
players roll a d20 for their initiative as a group, or side. You also roll a d20. Neither roll receives any modifiers. Whoever rolls highest wins initiative. In case of a tie, keep rerolling until the
is complete. This variant encourages teamwork and makes your life as a DM easier, since you can more easily coordinate monsters. On the downside, the side that wins initiative can gang up on enemies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Intelligence is halved; when the second stage is over, its Intelligence score increases by 1d6. To complete the process, the thrall receives a new set of proficiencies, a new alignment, and a new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
mission (see the Zhentarim Missions table). Subsequent mission briefings are written on scrolls and delivered by flying snakes. Tashlyn Yafeera After the characters complete two missions for Davil, he is
Wisdom (Perception) check. Soluun flees if reduced to half his hit points or fewer. Reward: Each Zhentarim character gains 1 renown. If Heldar survives Soluun’s attack, each character receives 50 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
alarmed by this, his efforts to complete the spell growing more crazed as he realizes he’s lost control.
And then, madness! Rifts open in the web of energy around him. These cracks stretch and widen
A character that tries to learn more about Yeenoghu, the Demon Lord of Gnolls, receives the following unsettling vision. A hunched and rotting creature with the head of a fiendish hyena swings a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
receives a cut of the pirate’s profits, some of which goes toward paying bonuses to her garrison to keep the soldiers happy. Although she’s a villain of sorts, Liara Portyr has no reason to be an enemy to
mission, Portyr pays for their food and passage and gives the party a free charter of exploration. If they complete the mission, the characters are given free meals and guest rooms (see area 10J
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
receives a bonus of 25 gp if all caravan goods arrive at the destination. Urlam Stockspool (N male Illuskan human spy), a shrewd, immaculately dressed businessman, runs the caravan company and is a
or more characters are members of the Black Network, in which case he gives them a quest. If they complete the quest, he gives them another until they’ve completed three quests. The three quests are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the party is dead and trapped as a spirit in the Border Ethereal, nothing more can be done with the device until someone else comes along who can attune to it. Fortunately for the characters, they
party receives a special blessing from Lathander. Any party member who died within the past 24 hours is instantly restored to life at full health, regardless of how the character died. In addition, each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
to the fireplace is an unoccupied raised stage where a bard might strike up a tune. The bar is to your left, where a half-elf in a heavy leather duster receives a drink from a tall female elf wearing a
Whiskey (both N male human guards). The two are complete opposites: Sigil composed and pleasant, Whiskey uncouth and short-tempered. They have been in the inn’s restaurant for a long time. The outside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
they complete the quest and return with his wine shipment. Urwin sends a wereraven in raven form to observe the party’s progress from a distance. If the characters get in trouble, the wereraven
. Urwin Martikov, who prepares most of the meals, is found here throughout the day. He occasionally receives help from his two boys, but they are easily distracted. A cupboard against the east wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
gnarly face. The Nether Oak uses the treant stat block but is neutral evil and speaks Common and Primordial. When the characters arrive, the Nether Oak is in deep slumber. To complete the Rite of the
that receives a vision must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 10 (3d6) piercing damage as one of its eyes is magically plucked from its socket and teleported
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
eclipsed moon stamps an electrum moon with a darker silver wedge to complete a round coin. It is worth 5 unicorns within the city, but only 2 unicorns elsewhere.
Waterdeep has its own coins. The taol is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
warehouse duty. Her job mostly involves running from one row of crates to another, filling orders for customers and grouping them for retrieval by other Dran Enterprises employees. She receives her
their story. Fortunately, Dagdra is open to reconsidering her life choices and allegiances — and is having a really bad day. If the characters agree to help her complete her tasks, she reveals the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. Though he receives very few visitors, he is reasonably hospitable. Reidoth is adept at staying away from the ash zombies that overrun the village, as well as avoiding the area’s mutated plants. He
is not a complete ruin yet, with portions of its tile roof still intact. At an intersection near the middle of the village, a narrow lane winds up the steep hillside to the north. Directly to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
). Various chains, bats, irons, whips, ropes, wires, and the like are strewn about the place. A table, two chairs, a stool, and a large barrel of ale complete the picture. Two fire giants, the King’s
polished floor of red and black hornblende seems to flow between the thin pillars of obsidian that border this area. Each of these pillars radiates an aura of mild fear in a 2-foot radius, and if one is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
who is a member of the Lords’ Alliance receives the finest quarters, which happen to have thin walls so that Yondral can spy on his guests. Rassalantar’s keep has largely been robbed of its stone to
world from the Border Ethereal and attacks any trespassers that it sees, first using its Horrifying Visage action, and then its Possession and Withering Touch. If it succeeds in possessing a creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the same character is submerged in all four pools, that character receives the blessing of That-Which-Endures. This blessing comes in handy later in area 7. Key. To make the key appear, one or more
pressing matters force the characters to complete their investigation quickly. This episode is for 1st-level adventurers, and the characters are at their most vulnerable at this level. As such, it’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
one of the cubicle hooks receives the benefit of an invisibility spell that lasts for 1 hour or until the creature ends the effect on itself by attacking or casting a spell. After receiving this
longer petrified, Raezil is bound by the rule of reciprocity (see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2) to help the characters complete any outstanding quests they might have. Raezil comes from a highborn elf