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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.From this usurped office, he coordinates all cult activities in Ten-Towns. It's a role he carved out for himself by asserting that
in cult affairs because he fears her spellcasting ability and her connection to the Arcane Brotherhood. She could take over the cult anytime she wanted, and Kadroth doesn't want to give her any reason
Gith
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Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
to plunder the Material Plane and other worlds, bringing treasures and slaves back to their ageless realm. At the same time, they hunt down and kill mind flayers whenever possible, as recompense for
can manipulate the stuff of chaos and use it to their benefit; thus, they have carved out a stronghold for themselves on the plane of Limbo that is virtually impervious. Though the githzerai are
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
led her down a path of evil and deceit. For that reason, Kasimir wants to see the vampire destroyed so that his sister can be rescued from her eternal damnation.
Secrets of the Amber Temple. Patrina
more 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
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
a patriar’s scion in an illegal duel. The family swore revenge, and you fled to the slums rather than risk bringing their wrath down on your kin.
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You aren’t originally from Baldur
past that could rewrite history. It might be information that would be damaging to the people who consigned you to exile, and hence the reason for your return to society.
Work with your DM to
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
While the petty squabbles of other creatures bore and irritate me, I might hear out those who demonstrate an appreciation for the finer things in life by bringing me delicacies like clams or aboleth
alliances or enmities. Their lairs are highly individual. Some are woven from networks of living fungus. Others are built upon the ruins of ancient cities or carved into caves near underground lakes.
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Adult Deep Dragon
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
While the petty squabbles of other creatures bore and irritate me, I might hear out those who demonstrate an appreciation for the finer things in life by bringing me delicacies like clams or aboleth
with whom they have alliances or enmities. Their lairs are highly individual. Some are woven from networks of living fungus. Others are built upon the ruins of ancient cities or carved into caves near
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Adventure Hooks All the characters have volunteered, for whatever reason, to join Spelljammer Academy: a shadowy enclave of spellcasters and swords-for-hire situated on the remote and mysterious
choose to downplay initial introductions and discussion of the characters’ backstories, bringing up any connections between the characters only after the adventure’s initial encounter has been resolved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
and others who have reason to leave. For those individuals, a monastery might serve as a refuge between excursions to the world or as a source of support in times of need. What sort of place was your
monastery, and where is it located? Did attending it contribute to your experience in an unusual or distinctive way? Monasteries d6 Monastery 1 Your monastery is carved out of a mountainside, where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
cities of stone and glass, carved paths through the wilderness, tamed the great lizards, worked mighty magics, shaped the world around them, and warred upon each other. Those were the Days of Thunder
reason, the world changed, and their vast empires vanished. All that remains of them are ruins and the scattered lizardfolk, bullywug, and aarakocra tribes, barbaric descendants of those who once ruled the world.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Plane, they send raiders out to plunder the Material Plane and other worlds, bringing treasures and slaves back to their ageless realm. At the same time, they hunt down and kill mind flayers whenever
is so strong that they can manipulate the stuff of chaos and use it to their benefit; thus, they have carved out a stronghold for themselves on the plane of Limbo that is virtually impervious. Though
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
enlightenment. There, the characters learn about the dangers facing Stormwreck Isle. Each character has a specific reason for coming to the cloister, as shown on the character sheets. You can also let
keep their reasons secret for now. Ask the players to give you the party’s marching order as they start toward the cloister. Who’s in front, and who’s bringing up the rear? Make a note of this marching order. When you’re ready, continue with the “Drowned Sailors” section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
yochlol. The yochlol knows that Gromph’s inability to harness the faerzress is the reason why the ritual failed, but it doesn’t know Gromph’s present whereabouts. If the characters ask “Y’lara” what
for bringing the demon lords to the Underdark. Treasure Gromph’s grimoire rests atop the lectern near the circle and bears the title Zhaun’ol’leal (“The Book of the Eight” in Elvish) and describes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
plan to use the kraken’s blood—or if they did learn his plan, but never told Fhenimore and Whymsee about it. Regardless of the reason, the kraken priests are not alarmed or on guard when Gar
. Gar casts heal on himself, bringing him back to his hit point maximum, and begins the process of drawing blood from the kraken, storing it in massive five-gallon bladders he brought along for this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
down a path of evil and deceit. For that reason, Kasimir wants to see the vampire destroyed so that his sister can be rescued from her eternal damnation. Secrets of the Amber Temple. Patrina has told
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
part of the library, close to a collection of ancient books, might be a compelling enough reason for the characters to stay there. The characters descend into the Firefly Cellar through the hatch in the
you see, the restoration project is a work in progress. I’ll be with you shortly.” She returns to her work. A moment later, she says, “Actually, would you mind bringing that stack of books downstairs to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
staff of power wielded by his archenemy, a good-aligned wizard named Ringlerun. When Kelek uncovered clues to Zybilna’s true identity, he hatched a foolish plan to blackmail her into bringing him the
. She eventually took a page from her mother’s book and sequestered herself in the Feywild, where she assumed the guise of an archfey and carved out a spectacular domain for herself. Gradually, Iggwilv
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Stygian Maze This area’s foyer is carved from glistening obsidian. An austere, fanged man in a high-collared cloak sits at an intricately carved desk, next to which is a simple stone doorway. Behind
give the characters 500 talons for each coin. Bringing three or more Soul Coins to Kaylan earns his admiration, and he offers the characters access to Dragon’s Pride in return (see the “Dragon’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
surrounding the stalk is covered by a carpet of fungi. An eerie luminescence pours through slitted windows carved into the trunk, with the same cacophony of atonal music heard earlier echoing within. A
servants (see appendix C for both) stop dancing and turn on their attackers. Voices can be heard cackling and chatting amiably about Sovereign Phylo’s success at “bringing so many new guests to attend
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
drow (Kalanszar and Tsabalin) and a female drow elite warrior (Talafaere) rest here.
Arch Gate. An archway is set in the back wall and carved with images of falling coins. A thin slot is carved into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
bleak stone fortress carved out of a gigantic, blade-shaped rock. A central tower looms above the rest of the fortress, and light leaks from its arrow slits. Four smaller towers rise from the outermost
the characters fail to provide a satisfactory reason for their visit, the warden sees that their weapons and animals are returned to them before throwing them out. Legitimate reasons for coming to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Nessian Wood from the east. Ancient Setessans carved an impenetrable fortress into the mountains to guard the pass. Bassara patrols from Setessa still check in on the fortress regularly, and they occupy
the fortress when there is reason to suspect danger from the east. More than once, though, patrols have reached the fort only to find something else has taken up residence, whether it be rowdy satyrs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Approaching the Prison When the characters approach the prison, read the following text: Perched on a high cliff overlooking the Sea of Moving Ice is a bleak stone fortress carved from a gigantic
provide a satisfactory reason for their visit and subterfuge. The warden only accepts the characters’ presence if they are seeking shelter. In that case, she grants them temporary accommodations (in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
existence, dwarves have carved out their strongholds underground for a variety of reasons. Their unmatched prowess in mining and stonework makes them ideal candidates to use the subterranean realm for
of art makes any stronghold a prime target for thieves and raiders. For that reason, the entrance to a stronghold doesn’t broadcast its presence by being a stellar example of dwarven stonework. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
Approaching the Prison When the characters approach the prison, read the following text: Perched on a high cliff overlooking the Sea of Moving Ice is a bleak stone fortress carved from a gigantic
provide a satisfactory reason for their visit and subterfuge. The warden only accepts the characters’ presence if they are seeking shelter. In that case, she grants them temporary accommodations (in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Approaching the Outpost The duergar outpost, a recent addition to the foothills north of Kelvin’s Cairn, was carved out of a hillside. Although the duergar are based mainly in Xardorok’s mountain
much larger fortress in the mountains. Xardorok is obsessed with chardalyn and is forging a dragon out of it.
The outpost was built close to Kelvin’s Cairn for a reason. Once Ten-Towns is destroyed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
from the piles around the room, instructs Obsidia and Rhodos (see area 13a) to do the same, and sets out to destroy the invaders. Attempting to reason with Speleosa while she’s hurling rocks is no
. Speleosa has gathered thirty amber gemstones (100 gp each). 13c. Treasure Alcove Niches have been carved into the walls of this deep alcove at a height of 15 feet. The stone giants keep their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
days before the actual meeting: trampled brush, broken or uprooted trees, gigantic boot prints, 3-foot-high runic trail markings carved into trees or etched onto boulders, and winter wolf droppings
there. Obviously, this is a very inefficient way to search an area as large and as dense as Chult, but Drufi has no better idea. Drufi has no reason to attack or kill the characters, should they meet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
a steep spiral staircase leading 20 feet downward. B2: Hall Upright slabs are set into the walls of this large burial chamber. Each slab is carved with the faded likeness of a different robed human
continue her duties for as long as she was contracted. Lonely Family. The Dolindars were all lonely, and there weren’t many of them. They didn’t like Evernight but couldn’t leave it for some reason
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
her nightly spell, thus bringing an end to the everlasting winter. The roc is too big to enter the fortress. If it takes damage from foes it can’t reach, it gets clear of the fortress and climbs to a
yields the following treasures: A 5-foot-tall, 150-pound silvery dragon egg that will hatch in 3d10 days, giving birth to a silver dragon wyrmling A carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
of the people of Bakar. The Tears of Athis arrived at the pyramid two days ago. They seek to restore the River Athis. Amun Sa built his tomb at the river’s source, so it stands to reason the secret
. Although the surviving Tears have made good progress reassembling this room’s broken plaster, they haven’t yet translated any of the hieroglyphs. Hieroglyphs. The hieroglyphs on the walls were carved by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
distinctive crimson robes and the arcane sigils tattooed onto their shaved heads. Because of their evil reputation, Red Wizards are arrested or killed on the spot in many lands. For that reason, they often
don’t share the cultists’ fanaticism for Tiamat. For them, bringing the Dragon Queen into the world is just one stage of what they call the Thayan Resurrection—the larger plan to destroy Szass Tam and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
following categories: Goal. A character’s goal is a short-term reason for the character to adventure. At the start of a campaign, this might be a desire for treasure, a thirst for excitement, or some need
bringing peace to their homeland. Ambitions might be unrelated to the character’s current goal. Quirks and Whims. Quirks and whims are a character’s preferences, impulses, or other traits. They often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
temple inhabited by yuan-ti. This section lays out a process for creating a dungeon and bringing it to life. Dungeon Location You can use the Dungeon Location table to determine the locale of your
yuan-ti, choked by overgrown jungle plants, might feature ramps instead of stairs. Caverns carved by a beholder’s disintegration eye ray have walls that are unnaturally smooth, and the beholder’s lair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
criminal territory as possible. The Xanathar’s bond is its lair, an elaborate cavern complex created by its predecessors, carved out between the twisting sewers of Waterdeep. It almost never leaves its home
constantly wary of betrayal. The only allies it considers relatively safe are individuals that it (or its predecessor) has worked with for years, and most of these are creatures it has no reason to fear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
distinctive crimson robes and the arcane sigils tattooed onto their shaved heads. Because of their evil reputation, Red Wizards are arrested or killed on the spot in many lands. For that reason, they often
don’t share the cultists’ fanaticism for Tiamat. For them, bringing the Dragon Queen into the world is just one stage of what they call the Thayan Resurrection—the larger plan to destroy Szass Tam and