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retreat,* mage armor
2nd level (3 slots): alter self,* hold person, knock*
3rd level (3 slots): blink,* fireball, slow*
4th level (3 slots): polymorph,* stoneskin
5th level (1 slot): telekinesis
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*Transmutation spell of 1st level or higher
Transmuter’s Stone. The transmuter carries a magic stone it crafted that grants its bearer one of the following effects:
Darkvision out to a range
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
Special Equipment. Ras Nsi wears bracers of defense, wields a flame tongue longsword, and carries a sending stone matched to one carried by the guide Salida (see chapter 1).
Shapechanger. Ras Nsi
level (4 slots): expeditious retreat, false life, magic missile, shield
2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness, hold person, misty step
3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, counterspell, fireball
4th
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
archmages Mordenkainen and a version of Tasha from Oerth, though Alustriel and Tasha don’t yet know that Mordenkainen is Kas the Destroyer in disguise. These Wizards Three retreat to a sanctum Alustriel
keeps in Sigil. Using their combined magic, the archmages weave a Wish spell in hopes of sabotaging Vecna’s accumulated power and defusing his ritual. Instead of any expected effect, the Wish spell shunts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, winged shapes gliding toward you — giant vultures! Each bird carries on its back a warrior in dull blue armor with a dirty white cloak.
The attackers include one Feathergale knight and two Howling
reduced to half its hit points or less, its rider disengages and retreats. If any two riders are killed or retreat, the third flees. Treasure None of the riders carry treasure, but one of them has a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
fewer drow in their party, since they have had no opportunity to replace lost members. If his mission in Gauntlgrym was successful, Draac carries an iron flask that he aims to return to Duke Zalto. The
party finally confronts him. Draac doesn’t give Zalto the iron flask until the characters are defeated or forced to retreat. If the characters leave Ironslag without confronting Duke Zalto, the drow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, who developed subraces in the world, elves brought their divisions with them, settling into separate kingdoms by type. Beings of immense power, the first elves explored and settled the world, bringing
long, slow decline, and many of their kind took part in the great Retreat to their refuge on Evermeet. As the elves increasingly withdrew from the world, other races and civilizations rose to prominence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Wilderness Encounters Ask the players to tell you the party’s marching order, so that you know which characters are in the lead and who’s bringing up the rear. When the party camps, ask which
flee once combat is joined. Goblins. The goblins know the location of Cragmaw Castle and can provide directions if they are captured and threatened. Each one carries a pouch containing 1d10 cp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
, prestidigitation, ray of frost
1st level (4 slots): chromatic orb, expeditious retreat,* mage armor
2nd level (3 slots): alter self,* hold person, knock*
3rd level (3 slots): blink,* fireball
, slow*
4th level (3 slots): polymorph,* stoneskin
5th level (1 slot): telekinesis*
*Transmutation spell of 1st level or higher
Transmuter’s Stone. The transmuter carries a magic stone it crafted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
townmaster’s hall has a small but serviceable jail in the cellar. The jail consists of two cells, and Harbin carries keys to the cell doors. Quest: Orc Trouble. Harbin is looking for someone to head east on the
bring law and order to Phandalin. As such, he wants to find the lost mine of Wave Echo Cave and help the Rockseeker brothers put it back into production, believing that bringing prosperity to the region
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Obsession with Tragedy. Green hags revel in the failings and tragedies of other creatures. They derive joy from bringing people low and seeing hope turn into despair, not just for individuals but also
attacks or casts a spell, or until her concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell). While invisible, she leaves no physical evidence of her passage, so she can be tracked only by magic. Any equipment she wears or carries is invisible with her.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
cover against anyone attacking from the other side. They draw shortswords if the characters close for melee. If three of the bounty hunters fall, the survivors quickly retreat to their nearby riding
of the bounty hunters who dies or is captured during the fight carries a wanted poster depicting a stern old woman with the name “Paloma” below the portrait and offering a 500 gp reward for her capture.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
commanding their underlings to cover their retreat. Defense of Triboar After receiving reports of orcs attacking ranches to the southeast, Lord Protector Darathra Shendrel sends the Twelve to
it for 5,000 gp (paid in 500 gp gemstones), though its actual value is three times as much. Treasure Ildmane carries no treasure other than a rod of the Vonindod (see appendix B). Okssort carries a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
deck that Uktarl carries around, and each has a stack of coins on the table.
Fresco. The entire northern wall is one large stone fresco depicting a rugged mountain, hollowed out with caverns
underlings slaughtered, cowardice compels him to retreat to area 7. The others flee to area 8 and team up with any bandits remaining there. A character who inspects the stone fresco and succeeds on a DC 13
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
important, he believes that the Amber Temple holds the secret to bringing the ancient dead back to life. With the characters’ help, Kasimir thinks he might be able to find out how to restore Patrina to
of 60 feet. Kasimir has the Fey Ancestry feature, which means he has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put him to sleep. Kasimir wears a ring of warmth and carries a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
now. A character who looks at the helmet he carries recognizes it’s the helmet of a Knight of Solamnia. Jeyev won’t say more until they’ve boarded the ship. See the “Lost in Battle” section for more
chapter 5. Scattered. Becklin and Cudgel orchestrated a retreat from the Dragon Army. Either of them might reappear in Kalaman in later chapters after evading their foes. As in the previous possibility
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
nonthreatening manner, the guards are cautious but willing to summon their leaders to speak on their behalf. If greeted with hostility, the drow elite warrior sounds the alarm with a single whistle, bringing
adventurers’ arrival. Treasure. The drow priestess wears two silver bracelets set with onyx (25 gp each). She carries a flask of wine and the key to the room’s zurkhwood chest, which contains 500 gp. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
7. Mad Wizard’s Retreat A human wizard, the lone survivor of an expedition to the Underdark, has taken refuge in this 30-foot-high cave. The cave contains the following: Light. Phosphorescent moss
armor, magic missile, misty step, shield, suggestion, tongues, and water breathing. In addition to her spellbook, Darribeth carries a backpack missing a strap, within which she keeps material components
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
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
more XP, however. Treasure Turbulence carries a soot-stained spellbook containing all the spells she has prepared, plus the following: alter self, cloud of daggers, hypnotic pattern, and wall of fire.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
sell salt, gemstones, and rare minerals from a stall in the eastern market (area 3b), but she and several other svirfneblin merchants were forced to retreat to their warehouse (area 6b) when the
svirfneblin carries a pouch that contains 1d4 50 gp gems. In addition to species of edible fungi, the svirfneblin grove contains the following exotic fungi (as described in the “Fungi of the Underdark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
7. Zhentarim Enclave The Zhentarim found great profits in Mantol-Derith by bringing in products impossible to obtain in the Underdark. Items as innocuous as sugar and fresh spices are treasures in
door to this shed is locked, and Ghazrim carries the only key. In addition to his comfortable bed, Ghazrim has a morbid collection of tiny, malformed creatures in pickle jars on a shelf. Secret Door. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
to her immediately. Duvessa and Markham know of no such person, and no such person steps forward. Drufi carries a horn made from a mammoth’s tusk and can blow it as an action. The horn can be heard
loose. Each other frost giant carries a sack that holds 1d6 mundane items, determined by rolling on the Items in a Giant’s Bag table in the introduction, as well as 1d4 art objects worth 25 gp each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Barrek’zorn. If the battle turns against them, the drow use darkness spells to cover their retreat to the fortress (area 18). They know the tunnels well enough to navigate them blindly. Xaphtal seizes
carries a spider silk pouch that contains two peridots (500 gp each). 12b. Iron Spider Several tunnels leading to this 30-foot-high cave are festooned with web cables. The south tunnels slope down gently to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
and enslavement of the weak as necessary steps in bringing about the chaos they intend to unleash on the world. In battle, fire cultists launch sudden, overwhelming assaults. They throw themselves into
reckless attacks with no regard for their own lives, seeking to cause as much damage as possible before falling. They are fearless and would rather die fighting among a mob of enemies than retreat a
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
. Treasure Thurl’s ring is worth 250 gp. Thurl also carries 3d10 gp and 2d6 pp in a pouch. Manticore Hunt Four Feathergale Knights join the characters on the hunt. To start, read the following text: Four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
with the symbol of the Zhentarim: a black winged serpent. He also carries a pouch that holds 4 pp, 13 gp, five 100 gp gemstones that he willingly trades for Kella’s life, and a potion of
invulnerability. Each of the other mercenaries carries a pouch that holds 2d10 gp. Ear Seekers The wood elves of the Ardeep Forest are at war with a neighboring tribe of orcs called the Ear Seekers (so named
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. The characters can retreat away from the sounds of combat, but doing so means backtracking for six miles to find another route. If they continue ahead, they are confronted with a grisly scene. Though
claws, but to no avail. Yeenoghu evades or shrugs off its attacks, even as gnoll archers pepper it with arrows. Then the gnolls swarm the goristro as it begins to falter, bringing it crashing to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
detrimental to the success of the mission. The bugbears took over from there, leading the remnants of the horde to Goldenfields, with Lob and Ogg bringing up the rear and blaming one another for their
of guards confront the two foolish giants, but they retreat once Lob and Ogg start breaking off and hurling wall battlements (treat as hurled rocks). The two giants eventually make their way toward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
they hauled is scattered about. Instructor Minexes has tasked the students in detention with retrieving the cargo and bringing it to dry land. Ten students are scheduled to serve detention during the
overwhelms your senses. Ahead, a knot of sullen students and one faculty member stand on a wide wooden pathway over the reeking muck. Grinning, the orc faculty member carries a satchel brimming with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
typically found in the bathhouse by day and in their tower lair at night. Each hag carries a master key that opens all the doors in the bathhouse and the tower. Dread Morgan In her true form, the neutral evil
specifically wants to learn the secrets of the cursed paintings, and he is happy to betray his employers to obtain them. He carries a master key that opens all the locks in the bathhouse and the tower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
bullywug dashes off to warn King Gurgle in area C4 while the others cover its retreat. Treasure. Each bullywug wears paste jewelry worth 10 GP. C4: King Gurgle’s Tent A round tent made from animal skins is
area C5. Grouch is completely loyal to Kelek and fights to the death. Treasure. King Gurgle wears a powdered white wig that is worth 30 GP once it is washed. He also carries a pouch containing three
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
24. Githzerai Retreat Four githzerai have taken refuge in this corner of the Obstacle Course (see “Githzerai Zerths”). Using psionics, they hide themselves from the scrying eyes of Halaster. They
one out of scrap metal in a tenday using an intact forge.) Treasure. Yrlakka carries a potion of resistance (fire) in a tiny crystal vial fastened to a cord around his right ankle, and he has a wand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Pool. Trapped. They don’t know how to leave the Endless Void and hope to learn a method of escape by observing the floating nodules from the concealment this island provides. Uneasy Retreat. Nellik
wants to know how to leave the Endless Void without going through the Briny Maze, where she’s sure Ashripask awaits. Treasure. Nellik carries a flayer slayer (see appendix B).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
courtyard when the characters arrive will make a hasty but silent retreat to places of safety outside the temple. T2. Upper Court The upper court of the temple has been completely cleared of debris. Six
, are positioned on either side of it. Both are evil. One carries a lantern that is the source of the illumination, and the other one is holding up a chime and preparing to strike it. As the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, Draconic
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Special Equipment. Ras Nsi wears bracers of defense, wields a flame tongue longsword, and carries a sending stone matched to one carried by the guide Salida (see
retreat, false life, magic missile, shield
2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness, hold person, misty step
3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, counterspell, fireball
4th level (3 slots): blight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
1 Three kenku mockingly mimic the voices of modrons as they try to steal the Mosaic Mimir. They retreat if threatened. 2 Two Hands of Havoc fire starters (see Morte’s Planar Parade) encourage the
. 4 A chaotic neutral duodrone carries a sign that reads “Glitch Is Nigh!” It entreats a character to prepare for the great multiversal realignment. Inverse Hideout Beltha’s lair is a series of






