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Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

of purebloods and slaves are thrown at opposing forces in the hope of allowing the malisons and abominations time to escape. Survival First Yuan-ti are likely to retreat or flee from conflict if

odds aren’t in their favor. A short retreat might be just the thing to reach a better tactical position, find allies, or to allow the yuan-ti the opportunity to study their opponents and

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

.) Simic Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip acid splash, druidcraft 1st detect poison and disease, expeditious retreat, jump 2nd alter self, enhance

make a nice sideshow act. 9 I left the Selesnya — and a lover — behind when I joined the Simic. 10 Roll an additional Simic contact; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival.

High Alert

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, with the following effects: For 1 minute, the sound of a klaxon blares throughout the prison, and all continual flame spells in the prison take on a reddish hue. The guards in area R19 don their

armor, arm themselves, and move to area R18. The warden does the same and commands the garrison from there. Members of the Absolution Council retreat to area R20. The warden and all prison guards gain the benefit of a see invisibility spell. Map 2.12: revel's end View Player Version

Preparing for the Drowned Ones

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

to decide on a course of action for when the drowned ones breach the defenses. The survivors do not participate in combat against the drowned ones. Even if they aid in the defensive preparations, come nightfall they retreat to area 25.

High Alert

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

throughout the prison, and all light created by continual flame spells in the prison takes on a reddish hue. Prison Deployment. The guards in area R19 don their armor, arm themselves, and move to area

R18. The warden does the same and commands the garrison from there. Members of the Absolution Council retreat to area R20. See Invisibility. The warden and all prison guards gain the benefit of a see invisibility spell.

High Alert

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13

throughout the prison, and all light created by continual flame spells in the prison takes on a reddish hue. Prison Deployment. The guards in area R19 don their armor, arm themselves, and move to area

R18. The warden does the same and commands the garrison from there. Members of the Absolution Council retreat to area R20. See Invisibility. The warden and all prison guards gain the benefit of a see invisibility spell.

Fight or Flight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

confronted by obviously more numerous or powerful opponents usually try to avoid battle. But brave, desperate, or devoted creatures might never retreat from a battle. If you can’t decide whether a

Bloodied and has the Frightened condition. In those circumstances, you can decide the monster flees, or you can have it make a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw and flee or parley on a failed save. In general

Wizard Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Shocking Grasp True Strike 1st Level Alarm Burning Hands Charm Person Color Spray Comprehend Languages Detect Magic Disguise Self Expeditious Retreat False Life Feather Fall

Servant 2nd Level Alter Self Arcane Lock Blindness/Deafness Blur Continual Flame Darkness Darkvision Detect Thoughts Enlarge/Reduce Flaming Sphere Gentle Repose Gust of Wind

Artificer Spell List

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Divination M Level 1 Artificer Spells Spell School Special Alarm Abjuration R Cure Wounds Abjuration — Detect Magic Divination C, R Disguise Self Illusion — Expeditious Retreat Transmutation C

Continual Flame Evocation M Darkvision Transmutation — Dragon’s Breath Transmutation C Enhance Ability Transmutation C Enlarge/Reduce Transmutation C Heat Metal Transmutation C Homunculus Servant

A Mysterious Dream

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

. Even characters who don’t sleep have the dream. If the characters don’t rest at the same time, you might decide that only the first character who rests has the dream. Read the following boxed text only

army is on the march across mud-churned farm fields. The need to hide from that force overwhelms you, and you quickly retreat inside the tower. Inside the tower’s half-ruined walls, you discover a

Shadow of Soth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

. Foreshadow that threat after characters decide where they’re headed by reading the following description: To the southwest, the crack of shearing stone sounds from a distant temple whose grounds teem with

can retreat safely, telling the characters she has a few tricks in store for their pursuers. Make it clear the characters don’t need to rush their exploration of the city to return to their allies.

11. Frulam Mondath's Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

person wearing it is not Mondath, or if they know she is dead, alarm bells are guaranteed to go off. Developments If a fight breaks out in area 12 and four of the guards from that chamber retreat here

to defend Mondath, her response is up to you. If the fight in the barracks takes a heavy toll on the characters, she might decide to confront them here. If the attackers plow through her forward guards

11. Frulam Mondath's Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

might decide to confront them here. If the attackers plow through her forward guards, Mondath might retreat down the chute to area 9 and join forces with Cyanwrath or even flee from the cave. She has

fight breaks out in area 12 and four of the guards from that chamber retreat here to defend Mondath, her response is up to you. If the fight in the barracks takes a heavy toll on the characters, she

17. Spellcasting Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

17. Spellcasting Hall This room has a vaulted ceiling 30 feet high. It is lit by continual flame spells cast on stone wall sconces shaped like fiendish claws. The walls, floor, and ceiling are

their next turns, the archmages retreat into alcoves and become inanimate gray statues (see “Statues” below). Turbulence tells the characters whatever they want to know about Dweomercore, with the

Journey Back to Leilon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

kill the crew. Instead of having each sailor act individually, on each turn assume that they move the ship its speed and aim, load, and fire its siege weapons. Allow the characters to decide how

retreat by any means necessary. Characters who interrogate a captured pirate or cultist learn who is behind the attack with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Intimidation) check.

House Exterior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

. The Wall The stone wall is 6 feet tall and more or less encloses the garden. It has partially collapsed in several places, so access to any part of the garden is simple even if characters decide not to

enter through the main gate. The Garden The alchemist kept a vegetable garden around the house, which was used as a retreat from the stress of work and as a supply of fresh food. Now, a few broken

26. Chipgrin's Rise

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

26. Chipgrin’s Rise The leader of the Goldwhisker clan claims this plateau as his personal retreat and also entertains guests here. Stairs lead to the top of this rise, where the floor is covered

about the Pudding King until he has secured a meeting with the Diggermattocks. If there is any hint of violence, he calls for help. If the characters decide to fight, all forty svirfneblin wererats in the

Wizard Spell List

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Abjuration R Burning Hands Evocation — Charm Person Enchantment — Color Spray Illusion — Comprehend Languages Divination R Detect Magic Divination C, R Disguise Self Illusion — Expeditious Retreat

/Deafness Transmutation — Blur Illusion C Continual Flame Evocation M Darkness Evocation C Darkvision Transmutation — Detect Thoughts Divination C Enhance Ability Transmutation C Enlarge/Reduce Transmutation

Spellcasting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

dying Sword burst * Thorn whip Thunderclap ** 1st Level Absorb elements ** Alarm (ritual) Catapult ** Cure wounds Detect magic (ritual) Disguise self Expeditious retreat Faerie

Arcane lock Blur Continual flame Darkvision Enhance ability Enlarge/reduce Heat metal Invisibility Lesser restoration Levitate Magic mouth (ritual) Magic weapon Protection from

Wizard Spell List

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

— Chromatic Orb Evocation M Color Spray Illusion — Comprehend Languages Divination R Detect Magic Divination C, R Disguise Self Illusion — Expeditious Retreat Transmutation C False Life Necromancy – Feather

Continual Flame Evocation M Crown of Madness Enchantment C Darkness Evocation C Darkvision Transmutation — Detect Thoughts Divination C Dragon’s Breath Transmutation C Enhance Ability Transmutation C

Spellcasting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

) catapult * cure wounds detect magic (ritual) disguise self expeditious retreat faerie fire false life feather fall grease identify (ritual) jump longstrider purify food and

drink sanctuary snare * 2nd Level aid alter self arcane lock blur continual flame darkvision enhance ability enlarge/reduce heat metal invisibility lesser restoration

Spellcasting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

wounds detect magic (ritual) disguise self expeditious retreat faerie fire false life feather fall grease identify (ritual) jump longstrider purify food and drink sanctuary

snare * 2nd Level aid alter self arcane lock blur continual flame darkvision enhance ability enlarge/reduce heat metal invisibility lesser restoration levitate magic mouth

The Platinum Rooms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

staff member to share the following information: An unmarked portal in Fortune’s End (see below) leads to Shemeshka’s personal retreat, called the House of Liars. The unmarked portal is one-way and

70 degrees Fahrenheit. Light. Sconces lit by continual flame spells or sourceless overhead illumination fill each area with bright light. Realms Beyond. Each of the Platinum Rooms is on a different

11. Eye of Annam

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

are impressive and harmless. The lights in their lanterns are created by continual flame spells. Eigeron’s Ghost Like many giants before them, Eigeron and his father, Blagothkus, came to the Eye of

, the characters see Blagothkus’s flying castle hovering nearby, its towers casting long shadows over the village. What happens if the characters decide to pursue Blagothkus is beyond the scope of this

Knights' Quest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

courtier. “Welcome to Feathergale Spire, retreat of the Feathergale Society. I am Thurl Merosska, the lord commander.” Thurl Merosska offers the hospitality of the tower, inviting the characters

characters’ stories and share anecdotes. When you decide it’s time, read the following: The doors to the great hall fly open and a sentry from the pinnacle shouts, “Manticore! It’s on the move!” At this

M2. Amphitheater

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. In this dark comedy, three sailors, shipwrecked in the ocean, cling to a coffin. 4 The Lich King’s Revel. A lich king cannot decide which of his three living sons should rule his kingdom, so he throws

stage is an intricate wooden device operated by four unarmed goblins (neutral noncombatants) in theater masks. Mounted to the rig are a dozen shuttered cylinders, each one with a continual flame spell

Tips for New Dungeon Masters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

to let the players know that the creature looks like it can take a lot more punishment. That information alone might encourage the players to consider a change of plan, such as a tactical retreat

, followed by a die expression in parentheses, like this: 10 (3d6). You decide whether to use the average or roll the dice. Using average damage speeds up play, but it might feel less exciting, and players

1. Jarl's Lodge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

1H). 1A. Feast Hall The frost giants have tracked snow into this great hall, which is illuminated by continual flame spells cast on torches that are mounted to the walls and wooden pillars. These cold

Icicles hang from the rafters of this ice-glazed hall, which is illuminated by bluish continual flame spells. An ivory drinking horn rests atop a frozen table in the middle of the room. South of the

The Dark Dominion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

at least 50 gp. If they do, the characters gain advantage on checks made to talk their way past the patrol. Any sign of a large, armed, and potentially hostile group causes the patrol to retreat and

and buildings are lit by eldritch green, blue, and violet lights as bright as torches (created with continual flame spells). Other areas are dark. Shielded City. The drow have locked down their

Finding Floon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

characters’ investigation. En route to the tavern, “Blood in the Streets” is a chance for characters to see the City Watch in action. If the characters decide to look around, “Searching the Dock Ward” gives

. The flickering comes from the one streetlamp still intact on Candle Lane, kept alight by a continual flame spell. A warehouse is directly across the street from the lamp, which illuminates a black

Dragonmark Feats

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Spell Level Spells 1 Identify, Tenser’s Floating Disk 2 Continual Flame, Spiritual Weapon 3 Conjure Barrage, Elemental Weapon 4 Fabricate, Stone Shape 5 Creation Mark of Passage Dragonmark Feat

feature’s spell list. Mark of Passage Spells Spell Level Spells 1 Expeditious Retreat, Jump 2 Find Steed, Pass without Trace 3 Blink, Phantom Steed 4 Dimension Door, Freedom of Movement 5

C: Blue Phoenix Shrine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

large groups of people. If the characters approach them with Kalaman’s troops in tow, the sea elves retreat. Their current leader, Ishvern Stargazer, approaches only if it’s clear no one’s pursuing

lit by blue continual flame spells cast on seashells and other objects embedded in the walls. Walls and Doors. The shrine’s walls and doors are made of solid stone. Except for the door in area C1, the

Howling Caves Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

uses his innate darkness spell to retreat as soon as possible. Treasure Among the debris is a spider silk pouch with 23 pp and a necklace of prayer beads. The necklace holds one bead of blessing, one

the prisoners. If they spot the characters, the two women warn characters of the “invisible demons” that guard them. Light. Two braziers light this area with continual flame spells. Prisoners. Two

Silent Sound Lighthouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

SHIP! OR IS IT … ? If the characters make a deal with Belle Mare and succeed in taking the Tortured Tortle, how they benefit is up to you. Before you decide to allow the Tortured Tortle and its crew

character gains access to the balcony, at which point they attack. The creatures retreat into the lantern room if necessary (with the shadows slipping through a gap beneath the door), knowing the characters

Black Earth Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

* 1st level (4 slots): earth tremor,* expeditious retreat, shield 2nd level (3 slots): shatter, spider climb 3rd level (2 slots): slow Actions Multiattack. The priest makes two melee attacks

retreat, false life, shield 2nd level (3 slots): Maximilian’s earthen grasp,* shatter 3rd level (3 slots): erupting earth,* meld into stone 4th level (1 slot): stoneskin Actions Black Earth

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