before burden defusing current rose

Relic Sloth

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

relic sloth is subjected to an effect that would move it out of its current space or knock it prone, it is neither moved nor knocked prone.For long expeditions, Lorehold mages often employ relic sloths

moving only when necessary. But this caution makes these hulking creatures perfect for traversing treacherous and crumbling ruins, where other beasts of burden would falter. The distinctive sickle

Xenk Yendar

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

Daggersword Flourish with Cleansing Touch if it’s available. Daggersword. Choose the attack that corresponds to the daggersword’s current form (see Daggersword Shift below): Longsword. Melee

. Daggersword Flourish. Choose the option that corresponds to the daggersword’s current form (see Daggersword Shift below): Longsword. Xenk magically detaches the longsword’s blade from its

Sleep

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

Sleep 1st-level enchantment Casting Time: 1 action Range: 90 feet Components: V, S, M (a pinch of fine sand, rose petals, or a cricket) Duration: 1 minute This spell sends creatures into a magical

slumber. Roll 5d8; the total is how many hit points of creatures this spell can affect. Creatures within 20 feet of a point you choose within range are affected in ascending order of their current hit

Sleep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Sleep 1st-level enchantment Casting Time: 1 action Range: 90 feet Components: V, S, M (a pinch of fine sand, rose petals, or a cricket) Duration: 1 minute This spell sends creatures into a magical

slumber. Roll 5d8; the total is how many hit points of creatures this spell can affect. Creatures within 20 feet of a point you choose within range are affected in ascending order of their current hit

Relic Sloth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, where other beasts of burden would falter. The distinctive sickle-shaped claws on a relic sloth’s forelimbs are primarily used for climbing, though they can fend off a hungry predator in a pinch. Relic

. When the relic sloth is subjected to an effect that would move it out of its current space or knock it prone, it is neither moved nor knocked prone.

History of the Gith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

reshaping. Eventually one named Gith rose from among the captives and led a rebellion against their oppressors. Gith’s followers, who became known as the gith, defeated the mind flayers and shattered

, assumed rule of the githyanki. Vlaakith’s line has continued to the githyanki’s current ruler, Vlaakith the Lich-Queen. This undead tyrant compels her people to wage endless wars against mind flayers

Xenk Yendar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

words “Neither virtue nor blade shall break” are etched in Celestial on the blade of his daggersword. Xenk ages more slowly than a normal human, and with this gift comes the burden of perspective. His

. He can replace Daggersword Flourish with Cleansing Touch if it’s available. Daggersword. Choose the attack that corresponds to the daggersword’s current form (see Daggersword Shift below

Tymora

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

the Dawn Cataclysm, there was but one goddess of luck, Tyche. Ever flirting with fortune and disaster, Lady Luck bestowed and withdrew her favor at a whim. When her current paramour, Lathander, started

a fight among the gods, Tyche kissed the Morninglord with misfortune and wandered off to explore the world. During her travels, Lady Luck discovered a budding rose of unequaled beauty. Delighted

The Devilish Point of View

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

The Devilish Point of View My legions are the only thing standing between your precious Seven Heavens and the bottomless hunger of the Abyss. I did not fall into the clutches of evil. I rose to

shoulder a cosmic burden. — Zariel, Archduchess of Avernus, former angel of Celestia Although the basic facts of the Blood War aren’t subject to debate, a host of theories exist that attempt to

Council of Four

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

things. Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard Ulder Ravengard is a fearless soldier who rose up through the ranks of the Flaming Fist to become its supreme marshal. Ravengard used his military position and

dukes or anyone in the Parliament of Peers to put the city’s interests before their own. Ravengard rose to grand duke on a platform largely backed by idealistic commoners and enemies of the other

Settlement Tables and Tracker

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

guilds 19 Patriotism 20 Ancient ruins Current Calamities 1d12 Calamity 1 Monsters infest the settlement. 2 A key figure died; murder is suspected. 3 War brews between rival guilds or gangs. 4 A

Dancing Hut 6 The Gilded Rose 7 The Stumbling Stag 8 The Wolf and Duck 9 The Fallen Lamb 10 The Leering Demon 11 The Drunken Goat 12 The Wine and Spirit 13 The Roaring Horde 14 The Frowning Jester 15 The

Council of Four

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

things. Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard Ulder Ravengard is a fearless soldier who rose up through the ranks of the Flaming Fist to become its supreme marshal. Ravengard used his military position and

dukes or anyone in the Parliament of Peers to put the city’s interests before their own. Ravengard rose to grand duke on a platform largely backed by idealistic commoners and enemies of the other

Finding the Nimblewright

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

character to deliver it to whichever location sets into motion the sequence of encounters discussed in this chapter (see “Encounter Chains”). Once the stone divests itself of its current owner, it tries to

erase all knowledge of itself from that character’s mind (see the item’s description in appendix A). Any player whose character is forced to forget about the stone carries the burden of roleplaying

First Session

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

that they would have been dangerous to hold onto—and even more dangerous to return. When the discussion around the events from Hoard of the Dragon Queen is concluded, the council moves on to current

investigative powers and a writ demonstrating such. This grants the characters access to resources and sites they deem necessary for their investigation, but carries with it the burden of oversight from the

First Session

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

current matters. It’s obvious to all that the adventurers have taken a firm hand in addressing this crisis, and that they have proven their worth. The council deputizes the characters with emergency

investigative powers and a writ demonstrating such. This grants the characters access to resources and sites they deem necessary for their investigation, but carries with it the burden of oversight from

Shipwreck Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

of the ship—Compass Rose—engraved and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, though in the wheel’s current position the name is upside down. If a character turns the wheel, it snaps free of its axle and falls

Shipwreck Locations The following locations are keyed to map 4, which shows the layout of the shipwreck. Map 4: The Wreck of Compass Rose View Player Version C1: Main Deck The moldering wood of the

Palace Garden Locations

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

in the pavilion and the ettercaps in the rose garden) are frozen in time. Pixies are suspended in midflight or frozen mid-frolic in the stream, the waters of which are perfectly still. Forest gnome

have been told to wait in the garden until meetings can be arranged with her representatives (the sisters of the Hourglass Coven). The guests are unaware of Zybilna’s current predicament and have lost

Vault Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

steel +1 Longsword and a steel shield bearing the stylized floral emblem of the Order of the Rose. An armor stand bears a black breastplate. A small, unlocked chest holds a Potion of Vitality. V3

connecting to area V32. V10: Trapped Black Rose Bearer Both doors to this room are locked. A character can take the key from Guerthel (see area V4), or as an action, a character can use thieves’ tools to

6. Wyllow's Tower

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

archdruid dislikes. If a rose is chosen, a daisy grows instead. The flower is harmless and nonmagical, and it grows or withers as a normal flower would. The staff has 10 charges and regains 1d6 + 4 expended

charges daily at dawn. If its last charge is expended, roll a d20. On a 1, the staff turns into black rose petals and is lost forever. 6g. Secret Room This room is hidden behind a locked secret door

Tier 1 Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

gardens for resources the merchant might exploit. But the naga in area G6 captured them and transformed them into their current forms through sinister rites and excruciating torture. The yuan-ti have no

. Ozzadraz wears a suit of black Plate Armor fashioned to look like the night sky and inlaid with topaz and blue spinel gems, worth 6,000 GP total. He also carries a Horn of Blasting. G13: Rose Garden

Torrents Locations

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

destroys it. When the globe is destroyed or leaves this cave, another one rises up out of the water to take its place. P2. Plunging Passage The current moves swiftly toward a small, rocky island that

splits the waterway north and south. The sound of falling water is louder to the south. The current pulls to the south of the island toward the waterfall leading to area P17. Characters navigating

Ironslag: Yakfolk Village

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

the current turns the wheel, it not only powers the elevator in area 9 but also turns a large millstone located inside a hut next to the wheel, which has a beaded curtain entrance on the south wall

turning. When the wheel is stopped, the force of the current puts tremendous strain on it. At the end of each turn, the wheel has a 25 percent chance of breaking apart and tumbling down the waterfall

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

seeking just her spellcasting is subject to a frank and unflattering critique of their current coiffure. While Danthelon may never have been a real adventurer, he loves associating with them, and

As horses and other beasts of burden aren’t allowed inside the city walls, the Outer City overflows with stables and hostlers, ranging from muddy pens to barns nicer than most inns. Of these, the

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

unflattering critique of their current coiffure. While Danthelon may never have been a real adventurer, he loves associating with them, and constantly keeps his ears open for rumors and opportunities

valuable magic potions, and eagerly encourages his shoppers to investigate — and then return to tell him the story. Garynmor Stables and Menagerie As horses and other beasts of burden aren’t allowed inside

Nangalore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

garden. They ignore characters in boats, attack anyone in the water, and won’t climb up the stairs. The water flowing down the main concourse is only 1 foot deep, and the current isn’t particularly strong

across the domed ceiling. When it was intact, the second floor was actually a mezzanine that wrapped around three sides of the dome. The head, chest, and shoulders of the warrior statue rose above the

Locations A - D

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

. The current Lord Warder of Amphail is Dauner Ilzimmer (LN male Chondathan human noble), a bombastic family man who loves horses more than he does most people. Thanks largely to the influence of its

Icespear family have proven fruitless. The town has survived for several seasons without a governor — no one in town wants the power or the burden. Visitors who would rather not endure the bland food and

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

walls, and concealed entrances, most of which have now been forgotten. Ambitious and thoroughly amoral, Skoond rose to prominence as the Council of Four’s wizard, doing regular favors for the council to

Smilin’ Boar was always intended to cause a stir in well-to-do Bloomridge. Yet the current buzz is more than owner Jentha Allinamuch, a chaotic good female strongheart halfling commoner, ever intended

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

amoral, Skoond rose to prominence as the Council of Four’s wizard, doing regular favors for the council to further his own plots. Though rarely home, he boards four alchemist lackeys in the building

renamed breakfast foods, the Smilin’ Boar was always intended to cause a stir in well-to-do Bloomridge. Yet the current buzz is more than owner Jentha Allinamuch, a chaotic good female strongheart

Locations E - H

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

likely to burden him or the Zoar family. Examples of what he might provide include a meeting with one or more members of the Council of Elders, an arranged meeting with a Lords’ Alliance

. The current members are Tharkus Gromm (NE male shield dwarf thug) of Hammaver House; Darva (NG female dragonborn mage) of the Silver Triangle; and Zalaron Daska (N male Tethyrian human veteran) of the

Chromatic Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

these creatures, humanoids are animals, fit to serve as prey or beasts of burden, and wholly unworthy of respect. Dangerous Lairs. A dragon’s lair serves as the seat of its power and a vault for its

. The more civilizations a dragon outlasts, the more entitled it feels to claim the wealth of current civilizations for itself. A Black Dragon’s Lair Black dragons dwell in swamps on the frayed edges of

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