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, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on other goblins with whips
they frequently carry nets, caltrops, lassos, and nooses on poles for controlling captured creatures. These goblins cook for the tribe, and in times of war they are also responsible for making poison
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shaped by it. Some drow individuals and societies avoid the Underdark altogether yet carry its magic. In the Eberron setting, for example, drow dwell in rainforests and cyclopean ruins on the continent of
Xen’drik.
High Elves
High elves have been infused with the magic of crossings between the Feywild and the Material Plane. On some worlds, high elves refer to themselves by other names. For
Kenku
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city, alerting their allies to the approach of a guard patrol or signaling a prime opportunity for a robbery.
Since kenku can precisely reproduce any sound, the messages they carry rarely suffer
clang of a mace against armor or the sound made by a breaking bone. Non-kenku refer to the kenku by describing this noise. Examples of this type of name include Smasher, Clanger, Slicer, and Basher
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
tampering with the crate in any way. Obey Mirt’s orders to the letter. If the characters carry the crate to Mirt’s room, proceed to part 3. The guards at the Bridge quarters nonchalantly wave them past
bears a large label that reads “For Mirt.” It weighs roughly 100 pounds. One strong character can carry it awkwardly, or two characters can carry it easily. Unknown to anyone at the academy, the crate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Giant Patrons Many of the adventure hooks throughout this book involve giants asking characters for help or hiring them to carry out a task. This section outlines long-term patron roles giants might
. Giant Patrons Giant Role Group Patron Type Boss Criminal Syndicate Financier Aristocrat Seer Ancient Being Sovereign Sovereign Tutor Academy Warleader Military Force Boss A giant boss wields
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
feet high by 2 feet wide. Grumink and his team have been hard at work, trying to dig through the stone behind the altar. If Grumink is unaware of the characters, refer to the “Dwarves at Work” section
. If Grumink knows the characters are coming, refer to the “Dwarves Alerted” section instead. Grumink is hostile toward the characters in either scenario, mistaking them for competitors. Dwarves at
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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poison children to carry out a threat against their parents, or turn one person into a broodguard in order to show her family the consequence of resistance. They might refrain from provoking others
can more easily pronounce the name in this altered form. An adopted name of this sort is recognized as a variant of the birth name, rather than a unique name unto itself. A yuan-ti might refer to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
1. Goblin Bazaar In this monstrous market live forty goblins. Half of them are guards, and the other half are traders. The goblin boss and his retinue lurk in area 1e. 1a. Bazaar Side Entrance
drawn a crude blueprint of a stage. If attacked, these goblins retreat to area 1d. They otherwise pay no attention to strangers. Treasure. The goblins carry a total of 27 cp and 15 sp. 1c. Gibbets and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. Barovians refer to him as “the devil Strahd.” Strahd has taken many consorts, but he has known only one true love: a Barovian peasant girl named Tatyana. (The Vistani don’t know what happened to her
who is undeserving of such punishment can have grave consequences for the one who utters such a curse. Ravens carry lost souls within them, so killing one is bad luck. (The ravens don’t carry souls within.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, some of which drip with vile ichor.
A pair of kenku examine one of the strange vehicles, chattering to each other in high-pitched squawks. These kenku carry an assortment of strange tools. When they
waves in your direction as if telling you to remain where you are. “What a deal! Patience is a virtue! Can’t keep the boss waiting!” He runs off into one of the trash structures.
Moments later he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
in area 2. They know certain command words that magically compel the hulks’ obedience. The handlers carry long hooked poles to prod the hulks, and which are also enchanted to magically open and close
the stone slab in area 2. If approached, the handlers refer characters to Moghadam in area 1. If combat breaks out, they flee to area 2 and release the umber hulks, ordering them to dispose of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
to carry the buckets outside and dispose of the waste. R15. Hexagon This corridor allows guards and visitors to access the outermost rooms of the prison while avoiding the panopticon (area R16) and
its prison cells (area R17). The guards refer to this corridor as the hexagon because of its shape. R16. Panopticon The continual flame spells that light this area can be dimmed from the surveillance hub (area R18). The hall is dimly lit at night.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
survivability depend on the training and expertise of their mentor, a retainer’s proficiency bonus is equal to their mentor’s proficiency bonus. Some of a retainer’s statistics refer to their
attack at 7th level (as noted in their stat block), allowing them to make two signature attacks per round instead of one. Gear When a retainer joins the party, they typically carry clothes appropriate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
-building, beast taming, mining, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on
, but they frequently carry nets, caltrops, lassos, and nooses on poles for controlling captured creatures. These goblins cook for the tribe, and in times of war they are also responsible for making
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
drow individuals and societies avoid the Underdark altogether yet carry its magic. In the Eberron setting, for example, drow dwell in rainforests and cyclopean ruins on the continent of Xen’drik
. High Elves High elves have been infused with the magic of crossings between the Feywild and the Material Plane. On some worlds, high elves refer to themselves by other names. For example, they call
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
individuals and societies avoid the Underdark altogether yet carry its magic. In the Eberron setting, for example, drow dwell in rainforests and cyclopean ruins on the continent of Xen’drik. High Elves
High elves have been infused with the magic of crossings between the Feywild and the Material Plane. On some worlds, high elves refer to themselves by other names. For example, they call themselves sun
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
carry any javelins but keeps his greatclub in the pool with him. The mud pool is considered difficult terrain. Nob and his mate (see area 1c) work for Boss Hark, who browbeats them into service with his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
their guards as they were being led from the jail (area L5) during the evacuation of Little Lockford. The two prisoners—a goblin boss named Slonk and a bugbear named Yuzzik—have manacles on their
wrists and carry no weapons. Slonk was the leader of a gang of goblin brigands that preyed on travelers in the tunnels near Little Lockford. Yuzzik is Slonk’s sole surviving bodyguard. Both are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
are two roaring polar bears that don’t look happy.
These goblins were rolling across the tundra when their advance scout, a trained hawk, spotted the abandoned sled. The one-eared goblin boss, Izobai
freed polar bear as fast as they can. Treasure. Izobai carries two potions of animal friendship and a sealskin pouch containing 13 sp, 25 cp, and a bone whistle (1 sp). The other goblins each carry 1d6 cp in sealskin pouches. Two surly polar bears pull a goblin wagon across the snowy tundra
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
there right now!
Two goblins and one goblin boss are stationed here. If the goblins notice intruders in area H1, they open fire with their bows, shooting through the thickets and probably catching
them. Development. When the goblin boss is defeated, any remaining goblins attempt to flee to area H3 and release the wolves there. Treasure. The goblin boss has a belt pouch containing 16 sp. H3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
appendix C) and doesn’t carry a longbow. He has the Spellcasting feature described below. He has a challenge rating of 4 (1,100 XP). Spellcasting. Withers is a 9th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting
flesh out the journals further, refer to the “History of Omu” section in chapter 3 and “History of the Tomb” earlier in this chapter. Treasure Withers has enough equipment on his desk to assemble a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
the Inverse are dark unless otherwise noted. Locals carry their own light sources as necessary. Seeds of Chaos The residents of the Inverse are largely freethinkers and anarchists, with a smattering
chambers at the edge of the Inverse (depicted on map 5.1). It takes 30 minutes to find the lair if the characters know the way. Refer to the “Finding Beltha” section if the characters don’t know where to go
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
lizardfolk perform five functions. First, they are the cult’s laborers and porters. Lizardfolk did most of the heavy work while clearing debris from the castle, and they carry most of the treasure from the
work camp to the castle on their backs and in their canoes. Second, they tend the giant lizards that are used to drag or carry especially heavy loads through the mere. Third, they do most of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
. First, they are the cult’s laborers and porters. Lizardfolk did most of the heavy work while clearing debris from the castle, and they carry most of the treasure from the work camp to the castle on
their backs and in their canoes. Second, they tend the giant lizards that are used to drag or carry especially heavy loads through the mere. Third, they do most of the hunting, fishing, and gathering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Batiri goblins consisting of two goblins per player character. Leading the group is a goblin boss named Yokka. The goblins wear wooden masks and hide in the foliage north of the camp. They believe the
true, you would not be safe. But I will carry you across the river safely on my back, if you promise to return the favor.” Man agreed, and Crocodile bore him safely across the water
When they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
mention that his cantankerous father, Davian Martikov, owns the local winery and vineyard, the Wizard of Wines (chapter 12). There’s bad blood between Urwin and his father (whom Urwin and Danika refer
black wardrobes stand against the wall by the door. The door to this room can be locked from the inside, and each guest gets a key. Urwin and Danika carry spare keys. The footlockers and wardrobes are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
information. d6 Encounter 1–2 1d6 human bandits and 1 human bandit captain 3–4 2d4 goblins and 1 goblin boss 5–6 1d6 orcs and 1 orc Eye of Gruumsh There is a chance that the leader of the group has
escorted by a duergar kavalrachni astride a female steeder (see appendix C for both). The traders carry goods worth 5d4 × 10 gp plus ten days of provisions per member of their party; they are willing to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
. Otherwise, the arrogant cadets are more than willing to use force to teach the upstart characters who’s boss. Give inspiration to any character who overcomes the situation without resorting to violence. Veena
and the other cadets use the bandit stat block but carry no weapons. Instead, they make unarmed attacks (+3 to hit, 2 bludgeoning damage on a hit). Anyone reduced to 0 hit points by such attacks is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
sometimes refer to him as “the banished son,” “the forgotten one,” or “the king that crawls.” A few cults revere him, beseeching him for sinister magical secrets or to consume their enemies. Memnor When
pray to Stonebones, the Great Creator, in a much broader range of circumstances, eager for divine insight as they carry out their daily lives. His priests undertake frequent pilgrimages into the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
necessities to continue operations for six months. R14: Privy This room contains a dozen wooden waste buckets. Once per day, usually in the morning, manacled prisoners carry the buckets outside the prison
prison cells (area R17). The guards refer to this corridor as “the hexagon” because of its shape. R16: Panopticon This hexagonal chamber is a large open space at the center of the prison. Cells line the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
necessities to continue operations for six months. R14: Privy This room contains a dozen wooden waste buckets. Once per day, usually in the morning, manacled prisoners carry the buckets outside the prison
prison cells (area R17). The guards refer to this corridor as “the hexagon” because of its shape. R16: Panopticon This hexagonal chamber is a large open space at the center of the prison. Cells line the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
eight-hour shifts, with one corporal (gauntlet) and eighteen privates (fists) on duty during each shift. Unknown to her boss, Liara is in league with pirates based out of Jahaka Anchorage and earns a tidy
vital supplies are kept under lock and key in these two chambers. The door to each room is locked, and Liara Portyr and Gruta Halsdottir carry the only keys. Each door is made heavy wood reinforced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
offer 10 gp or more to each of them, they walk away and leave their boss to his fate. Rasqel, who is indebted to bad people, fights to the death. If the situation looks grim for the adventurers
, Thetsis enters the fray. Treasure. The bugbears carry nothing of value, as Rasqel has not paid them in several days. The bandit carries 25 gp in his belt pouch. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
The “Free-Market
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
arrival to one of the available goblin clerks.
Visitors are required to carry identification papers at all times in Azrok’s Hold. The goblins behind the desks interview visitors, draw crude pictures
furniture and broken crates.
Goblins. Feeding on rats in the middle of the room are two goblins and a goblin boss, all with intellect devourers implanted in their skulls.
Brain-Dogs. Two more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
here while they develop a ransom plan. The Dendrars are grateful to the characters for rescuing them, but they can’t provide much information about the hideout. All they know is that the boss is a
sordid acts such as kidnapping or arson as “that unpleasant little business” or “those unfortunate events.” He may refer to the characters as his “honored guests,” and expresses regret that he cannot