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Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
damage, plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Maul","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage if Thwad has more than half of his total hit points remaining
own mortal end, Underbrew made this vow and convinced himself over time that the executions he performed were acts of mercy, because those he killed would never be forced to turn against their beliefs
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
archdevils in check. The arrangement unraveled, however, when Moloch took the night hag named Malagard for his advisor. Her poisonous words gradually convinced him to attempt to topple Asmodeus. The
him win back his title.
Rumors suggest that he can often be found in Sigil, where he bargains with yugoloths to build yet another army with which he might invade Malbolge and wrest the throne from
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
to finding a solution to a scientific problem.
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I’ll never forget the laboratory where I learned my skills, or the other attendants who learned alongside me.
3
I’m convinced
it was sabotage that destroyed my first laboratory and killed many of my friends, and I seek revenge against whoever did it.
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I have the schematics for an invention that I hope to build one day
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
can be convinced to return.
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A royal heir goes missing while secretly visiting a crystal dragon. The heir’s family, the heir’s friends, and the dragon all want to find the heir, but
above to build their lairs. Then, like gem cutters seeking the perfect diamond, they spend much of their lives refining, polishing, and enhancing the beauty of their lairs.
Crystal dragons&rsquo
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
unless the dragon can be convinced to return.
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A royal heir goes missing while secretly visiting a crystal dragon. The heir’s family, the heir’s friends, and the dragon all want to
seek out frigid, picturesque locations with clear views of the sky above to build their lairs. Then, like gem cutters seeking the perfect diamond, they spend much of their lives refining, polishing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
convinced an increasing number of Djaynaians to embrace the ways of the Night Revelers. Djeneba is exceptionally tall and always adorned head-to-toe in elaborate layers of form-obscuring gray and blue
pleasures is the path to serenity and freedom.” Bond. “The best way to honor our ancestors is to build a new future.” Flaw. “I know my thoughts are hard to follow, but even unfocused minds hold value.”
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
takes effect. You must draw each card you declared no more than 1 hour after the previous draw. Unless a card states otherwise, if you fail to draw the chosen number, the remaining number of cards fly
draw the same card multiple times.
The DM can use the physical cards provided in The Deck of Many Things card set to build a combined Deck of Many Things and Deck of Many More Things, including
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
daughter is restored as a potent Returned who now terrorizes the polis.
4 A wealthy noble drives tenants out of a poor part of a polis so he can build a temple to Erebos.
5 The queen of a remote
priest of Erebos terrorizes a village, convinced that a particular Returned has taken refuge there.
Erebos’s Monsters Erebos has legions of fallen monsters, heroes, and villains that he can send back
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college.
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An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond
hatchery. Visitors might discover an egg or an emerald dragon wyrmling in one of the chambers.
Preserved Vaults. The dragon has left most of the remaining areas of the vaults as they were when their
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon are terrorizing a nearby halfling settlement. One solution is to get rid of the dragon.
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An emerald dragon is the headmaster in absentia of a bardic college and must be convinced to defend
of the remaining areas of the vaults as they were when their creators abandoned them, taking great interest in the artifacts and architecture they left behind. Visitors who manage to convince the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, a rival goblin gang that often deals in illicit arms. Rumors swirled that Krenko killed Dargig, the youngest of the three brothers, after a weapons drop went bad. The remaining two brothers, Rikkig
Krenko’s freedom, and are desperate to make him pay. GUILDLESS VILLAINS
Not every villain in a Ravnica campaign is a member of a guild, and not every scheme originates in the guildhalls. As you build
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
their ancient enemies. The more conservative among them want to maintain the traditions and remaining holdings of their people, isolated from the influence of outsiders and safe from invaders behind
by their gold dwarf cousins. Shield dwarf crafters build to last, and each one’s signature mark placed upon an enduring masterpiece serves as a way of gaining immortality. DWARF CLANS OF THE NORTH
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, and if they’re with the Dragon Army. Once she’s convinced the characters pose no threat, she comes outside and speaks with them while she cleans up the devices in her yard. Tatina Rookledust Tatina
dangerous, she doesn’t build them with violence in mind. She’s particularly interested in devices for long-distance communication and inventions that mechanize the work of farm animals. Personality Trait
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
shaft and scuttles up to attack anyone who shines a light down on him. Mishka Belview. Mishka stands 5 feet tall and has a wiry, spindly build. He has three red spider eyes on the right side of his face
statement: “I am convinced that powerful enemies are hunting me, and their agents are everywhere I go. I am sure they’re watching me all the time.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Awakened can be convinced to help evacuate the remaining inhabitants if asked. The nearby Darklake creates its own challenges, particularly given the presence of ixitxachitl loyal to Demogorgon. Araj
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
that memory has already been unlocked (see the Lulu’s Memories table). Both Ravengard and the hollyphant are convinced that the Sword of Zariel is the key to saving Elturel. Any character who dons
to report that she can see Fort Knucklebone, and estimates it to be no more than ten miles away. Next Moves Ulder Ravengard insists on remaining in Elturel to help organize survivors to fight off the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Working with or undermining them provides paths to disrupting the Dream of I’Cath and ultimately escaping. But Tsien Chiang holds great power over both her realms, and if she is convinced that either her
All but one of Tsien Chiang’s daughters have gone missing—and the remaining daughter is either Tsien Seu-Mei or Tsien Lei-An, neither of whom can speak. This daughter crosses the party’s path and silently begs for help.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
. Three-sided battles can sometimes take longer because of the number of combatants participating. Use your discretion as the DM to have the excitement of the battle build up rather than fizzle out
. When it’s clear that the characters have the upper hand, turn on the monster toward them. But when it is clear that the characters will be victorious, have the remaining enemies fall quickly to avoid a drawn-out and anticlimactic denouement.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
keeps the warriors and rangers headquartered here ready to fight at a moment’s notice. She is especially keen to hear news about the Scarlet Brotherhood. Kiara is convinced that the organization poses
amounts of stone became available for building. The laborers also took the time to build a tavern, the Miner’s Respite, and spend their off hours there drinking, swapping tales, and gambling. The game
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Creating a Rival In essence, a rival is a somewhat specialized NPC. You can use chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to build a new NPC for this purpose, or pick one from your current cast of
created for themselves. Example Rivals d20 Rival 1 Tax collector who is convinced the characters are dodging fees 2 Politician who is concerned that the characters are causing more trouble than they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
his advisor. Her poisonous words gradually convinced him to attempt to topple Asmodeus. The conspiracy nearly succeeded, but was ultimately thwarted. Moloch was stripped of his station and sentenced to
times wandering the planes in search of magical might or secrets that might help him win back his title. Rumors suggest that he can often be found in Sigil, where he bargains with yugoloths to build
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Malagard for his advisor. Her words were poison, and gradually she convinced Moloch to direct his efforts to topple Asmodeus. Although the conspiracy nearly succeeded, it was thwarted. Moloch was stripped
found in Sigil, where he bargains with yugoloths to build yet another army with which he might invade Malbolge and wrest the throne from Glasya. Bereft as he is, he has little to offer in exchange, so he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon wyrmling has convinced a lost white dragon wyrmling that the latter is also a moonstone dragon, cursed by an archfey of winter. The two travel together, causing trouble in the name of lifting
on the cusp of adulthood refuses to settle down and build a lair. To protect the local populace from the dragon’s chaotic activities, a minor deity sends a deva to temper the dragon’s mischievous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
) prevents the korreds from harming the characters. Appendix D has additional roleplaying notes for Argantle. As an action, Argantle can call forth the remaining six leaders of the korred clans of Yon
has instructed her fellow korreds to ensconce themselves in stone, thus remaining in relative safety for the foreseeable future. Bitter End used iron shears to cut off locks of Argantle’s hair. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
options for handling characters who don’t take Kas’s suggestions. The Other Wizards Kas told Alustriel and Tasha that he wishes to tinker with the complete Rod of Seven Parts. He has convinced the
their fight against the lich-god. At your discretion, Alustriel and Tasha might join the characters on the journey to Pandesmos, but they focus on neutralizing Kas’s powerful remaining forces instead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
that they were simply biding their time until he became complacent enough that they could kill him without his being a threat. Quill’s corruption has convinced him that the Harpers have become a
armor are stationed outside the doors to the ballroom (area M6). The remaining sentries roam the manor freely. The suits of armor and golems also perform hands-on labor that doesn’t require conversation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
remaining.
Fountain. Embedded in the north wall is a stone fountain with a semicircular basin. The fountain is carved in the likeness of a winged fish with water spouting from its mouth.
The
containing it. Yaveklar is not convinced that her forces are strong enough to defeat the neothelid and still maintain a foothold on this level. If the characters can communicate with the knights, they can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
-sized chunks of copper ore (50 gp worth of copper per barrel), and the remaining six each have one ghoul crammed inside. Disturbing any of these barrels causes all six ghouls to burst forth and attack
, Trenzia convinced Halaster to transform her into a flameskull, with these changes: The skull has resistance to fire damage and immunity to lightning damage. It has the lightning bolt spell prepared
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
ambitions, then pursue the goals of their order, and then support the continued well-being of the Conclave. Towers of High Sorcery Thousands of years ago, the Mages of High Sorcery cooperated to build
Tower of Palanthas—lies cursed and empty. The only tower remaining in operation, the Tower of Wayreth, now serves as headquarters of the Mages of High Sorcery and repository of their greatest secrets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
,” both in chapter 2). The Against the Giants table offers suggestions for adventure hooks you can use to build an adventure following this theme. On the world I call home, three linked mountain ranges
of bystanders while the giant deals with (or holds back) the greater threat. The Clash of Titans table provides a sampling of adventure hooks you can use to build an adventure along these lines
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
fortress where warforged from all over Khorvaire can come and feel a sense of belonging. No one knows what the Lord of Blades plans for his followers, but many fear that he intends to build a legion of
destruction of Cyre and warns that he plans to repeat the Day of Mourning in each of the remaining Five Nations. Whatever the truth, he has become a beacon for warforged everywhere. Warforged Nature. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, Halaster tapped into his immense power to summon beings from other planes of existence to help him build a wizard’s tower to dwarf all other wizard’s towers. But as the seasons wore on, the Seven saw
, leaving the drow to fight Halaster and his minions alone. The Mad Mage rounded up the remaining dark elves, trapping some of their souls for use in his dark magic, while twisting the bodies and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
easier to run with visual aids, the most common of which are miniatures and a grid. If you like to construct model terrain, build three-dimensional dungeons, or draw maps on large vinyl mats, you
from each corner of this side to determine the squares in its front arc. The opposite side of the space determines its rear arc in the same way. The remaining spaces to either side of the creature form
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
or Persuasion) check, Taresson can be convinced to grant the characters access to Machil’s possessions. Machil’s Remaining Possessions The office that Machil once kept in the east wing of Rillyn House
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Unless the characters intervene, Kinyel escapes with 19 hit points remaining. Everyone else is killed in the crossfire. If the characters confront the drow before Ghazrim and Lorthuun arrive, Sirak
after failing to assassinate a house rival. Fraz-Urb’luu’s gem has afflicted her with a form of indefinite madness (see “Madness” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). She is convinced that