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Curse of Strahd
whose ancestors underwent, horrific magical transformations, to the extent that they retain only a fraction of their original being. Their humanoid bodies incorporate the features of various beasts. For
live on the fringes of civilization in ruins, deserted buildings, or other places that other humanoid races once lived in or built. They tend to be timid and skittish outside their homes and fiercely
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
— yuan-ti make perfect courtiers. And, worse for the rest of us, rulers.
— Elminster
The physical and magical prowess of the yuan-ti empire allowed the former humans to retain their
yuan-ti know they can’t resort to direct attacks in order to reclaim their rightful place in the world. Operating out of the subterranean ruins of their buildings in foreign lands, yuan-ti
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Starting the Adventure The Storyteller Nimuel reveals the chaos caused by a rampaging bakunawa The adventure begins as the characters approach Kalapang. As they draw near, they witness a calamity
(see the end of this adventure)—attacks. The attack is swift; the creature strafes the town, vanishes among the buildings for an instant, then soars away to the northwest. No matter what methods the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
buildings of Good Mead remind folk that many of its original settlers were Chultan. Residents of Ten-Towns tend to remain indoors when they’re not working, since it’s so frightfully cold outside, which
the cold wind to get the better of them. Auril’s winter spell has caused the population of Ten-Towns to dwindle and has heightened rivalries that have simmered for years, turning neighboring towns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Dragon’s Roost Mike Schley Map 16.2: Dragon’s Roost View Player Version The summit of the hill was once crowded with buildings. All but a few were destroyed in the siege of the abbey centuries ago
, and the remainder were badly damaged. Mekkalath’s arrival caused additional destruction: the red dragon’s magic triggered volcanic activity that left the area riddled with flaming pits, rocky
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Web Walker. The drider ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.
Actions
Multiattack. The
drow spellcasters might retain their ability to cast spells. Such driders typically have a higher spellcasting ability (15 or 16) than other driders. Further, the drider gains the Spellcasting trait
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
sacrifices, the yuan-ti stepped up their raids on bordering settlements to meet this need. The physical and magical prowess of the yuan-ti empire allowed the former humans to retain their holdings for
can’t resort to direct attacks in order to reclaim their rightful place in the world. Operating out of the subterranean ruins of their buildings in foreign lands, yuan-ti agents infiltrate enemy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
of everything? I can’t take on a gaggle of no-good ruffians by myself. I can’t stop anyone who’s determined from breaking buildings and stealing things. Absurd!”
Harbin explains that while the
characters have been away, a series of crimes has plagued the town. From eyewitness accounts, the culprits are likely goblins. The crimes have caused unrest among the townsfolk, who demand that Harbin take
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
perch. This caused the entire arch to collapse atop the shrine, damaging it. Crime Scene When the characters investigate this crime scene, read the following: Once a striking cairn of colorful rocks
the glint of an axe embedded in the wall of one of the nearby buildings. The Clue. A character who examines the axe and succeeds on a DC 17 Intelligence (History) check recognizes the runes etched into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. Small temples dedicated to gods of healing and charity operate quietly in nondescript buildings, and tiny shrines can be found in alleys and cul-de-sacs all over the district. Beyond these, only one
effects of redface are identical to those of sight rot (see “Diseases” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide), but it’s caused by pollutants in the air rather than contaminated drinking water, making
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
— and that it is completely destroyed. Most of its buildings are empty shells and piles of wreckage. Looming beyond the town is a large, dark cavern. A narrow river winds down from the mountain and
determines that many of the houses are not actually destroyed — they were simply in the process of being built and never finished. The construction was hurried and cheap, which caused the structures’ rapid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
of undead. When anyone passes near, the undead rush up out of the sand and attack. The skeletons are impossible to avoid by stealth because they can detect intruders by noise, vibrations caused by
turn. They are encrusted with sand but unhindered by it, so they retain their normal speed while in the dunes. For example: The characters enter a numbered square marked “7.” Seven skeletons rise and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Mongrelfolk Mongrelfolk are humanoids that have undergone, or whose ancestors underwent, horrific magical transformations, to the extent that they retain only a fraction of their original being
, or shunned. They typically live on the fringes of civilization in ruins, deserted buildings, or other places that other humanoid races once lived in or built. They tend to be timid and skittish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
that the city of Making was at the epicenter of whatever caused the Mourning. The cataclysm reshaped the terrain around the city, creating the great highland formation known as the Glass Plateau. The
was once the capital of Cyre. Now it lies empty, seemingly waiting along the Cyre River for its people to return. Parts of Metrol have been shattered, their buildings crushed and tumbled by whatever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
bald human staring out to sea. Later events (discussed below) caused it to be transformed into the statue known today as the Sahuagin Humbled. When the Spellplague gripped Waterdeep in 1385 DR, six
fit. The Lady Dreaming This fair lady caused much chaos when she was active. The statue has the appearance of a female elf, whose hair and clothing appeared to flow naturally as it walked through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
following the instructions of its creator precisely and will not deviate from this course under any circumstances. Each section describes the damage caused to each town, what (if any) damage the town
structure after another. All buildings aside from the castle, including the Uphill Climb and Dinev’s Rest, are destroyed in 1 hour. The castle and its inhabitants are spared, for it was Xardorok’s intention
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the Wormwrithings from Mantol-Derith. Zilch doesn’t know what caused the duergar to attack the svirfneblin, but he knows the drow merchants have withdrawn to the warehouse and that the drow are
alliance against the unruly duergar and svirfneblin enclaves. The drow sleep in cots arranged in neat rows, while the merchants store their valuable wares in three stone buildings. The door to each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Longsaddle The hamlet of Longsaddle is little more than a row of buildings on either side of the Long Road, halfway along the lengthy journey from Triboar to Mirabar. A path leaves the road here and
Harpells. It is likely this spirit of experimentation that caused the Harpells to found their town so far away from other settlements. Young wizards with oddly sized or shaped limbs, strange hair color
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
temple, read or paraphrase the following: The teleportation circle is surrounded by a courtyard garden and several buildings. The day is warm, with a mild breeze. Yellow-robed sages and priests, some
study with Valin and plans to remain with her for the foreseeable future. (Xemru accepted the future in which he saw himself becoming Valin’s servant. But a sense of misgiving caused him to send The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
buildings are constant, and anything not nailed or tethered down is as good as lost. The gusts gnaw at Bedlam’s residents just as they do its structures. The citizens’ patience, manners, and joy dwindle in
creature’s capture or extermination. 3 Orbys Bumblewing asks the characters to test a dubious new flying machine. During their flight, Nimbus Knife bandits attempt to steal it. 4 A wave of murder sweeps through Midtown, caused by a malevolent breeze (use the ghost stat block) that possesses the townsfolk.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
lost many people in recent years, and the dwarves that remain are struggling to retain ancient lands only recently reclaimed. He knows the adventurers only by reputation, and desires tangible proof
Baldur’s Gate is still recovering from the havoc caused by the resurrection within the city of Bhaal, god of murder, the metropolis remains one of Faerûn’s most populous, wealthy, and powerful cities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
lost many people in recent years, and the dwarves that remain are struggling to retain ancient lands only recently reclaimed. He knows the adventurers only by reputation, and desires tangible proof
Baldur’s Gate is still recovering from the havoc caused by the resurrection within the city of Bhaal, god of murder, the metropolis remains one of Faerûn’s most populous, wealthy, and powerful cities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
lost many people in recent years, and the dwarves that remain are struggling to retain ancient lands only recently reclaimed. He knows the adventurers only by reputation, and desires tangible proof
Baldur’s Gate is still recovering from the havoc caused by the resurrection within the city of Bhaal, god of murder, the metropolis remains one of Faerûn’s most populous, wealthy, and powerful cities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
same kind of damage that would be caused by an earthquake on the Material Plane: loose objects fall, buildings are damaged, cracks form in the ground and the streets, and creatures fall prone.
When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
dwell in the High Moor and demand tribute several times a year. Secomber has no defense against the Urshani. Its residents give the hobgoblins food, homemade ale, and ore to retain their freedom. The
line this gap. Silverymoon The Gem of the North is a fitting epithet for Silverymoon: a beautiful, tranquil city where trees and gardens live in harmony with buildings, bridges, and sculptures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
that of the corridor. No phosphorescent fungus grows in the rift. The corridor continues past the rift, though the opening of the rift has caused it to shift 10 feet to the west. A number of two-foot
the twig blights. You can’t save them.”
Why are you talking to us? “Though your remains would enrich the compost, you’ll serve my needs better as supplicants. You shall retain your lives, after a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
in a city divided — quite literally. Part of the metropolis is magnificent, with breathtaking architecture, marvelous spires, and opulent decorations. And amid that beauty is a terrible scar caused
, allowing her to offer them the quartz while she used legerdemain to retain the valuable ones. Characters who don’t know this might sweat a bit as they try to figure out how to explain the situation to Omin.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. What are the ongoing effects of this cataclysm? The following points can help you define the nature and consequences of the disaster: Decide what caused this cataclysm and where it originated. An omen
for this quality, and what actions this leader has taken to retain the followers’ support. A rival group opposes the foundation of this new organization. Choose an existing power group from your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
original sign, an enchanted wooden shield. Painted black, the circular shield displayed an image of a curved silver saber gripped by a pale, slender arm. An enchantment on the shield caused glimmering
outbreak of extremely contagious dancing croup — a deadly plague that caused those afflicted to cough themselves to death even as their limbs thrashed uncontrollably — caused many Baldurians to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
original sign, an enchanted wooden shield. Painted black, the circular shield displayed an image of a curved silver saber gripped by a pale, slender arm. An enchantment on the shield caused glimmering
missing out on future contracts. Harborside Hospital Generations ago, an outbreak of extremely contagious dancing croup — a deadly plague that caused those afflicted to cough themselves to death even
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
badly it appears as if it could collapse at any moment. Several buildings once stood outside the forge, but they’ve been reduced to their foundations.
The entrance gradually narrows to just 5 feet
north wall 20 feet from the door to area 4. The lever is in the down position and can be lifted easily. Doing so extends the walkway across the magma to area 6, if the trap there caused it to retract