behaves burns diffusing core rewards

Mythic Monsters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

twist that changes the way the monster behaves, restores its resources, or provides it with new actions to use. As a result, the battle becomes deadlier and rages on for longer than most combat

encounters. Each monster features an “As a Mythic Encounter” section that highlights its mythic trait, notes how using it changes the difficulty of the encounter and the rewards, and includes read-aloud text you can use mid-battle to signal a terrifying shift in the conflict. (SAM ROWAN)

Mythic Monsters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

twist that changes the way the monster behaves, restores its resources, or provides it with new actions to use. As a result, the battle becomes deadlier and rages on for longer than most combat

encounters. Each monster features an “As a Mythic Encounter” section that highlights its mythic trait, notes how using it changes the difficulty of the encounter and the rewards, and includes read-aloud text you can use mid-battle to signal a terrifying shift in the conflict. (SAM ROWAN)

Mythic Monsters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

twist that changes the way the monster behaves, restores its resources, or provides it with new actions to use. As a result, the battle becomes deadlier and rages on for longer than most combat

encounters. Each monster features an “As a Mythic Encounter” section that highlights its mythic trait, notes how using it changes the difficulty of the encounter and the rewards, and includes read-aloud text you can use mid-battle to signal a terrifying shift in the conflict. (SAM ROWAN)

Adventure Summary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

part of its original cargo and others recent invaders—Aphelion asks the party to carry out tasks on each level of the spacecraft in exchange for its assistance and rewards. Aphelion can override many

of the spacecraft’s core systems, including its arsenal of robots. Depending on how the characters respond, the computer can be a useful temporary ally or a dangerous enemy. Eventually, the party

Adventure Summary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

part of its original cargo and others recent invaders—Aphelion asks the party to carry out tasks on each level of the spacecraft in exchange for its assistance and rewards. Aphelion can override many

of the spacecraft’s core systems, including its arsenal of robots. Depending on how the characters respond, the computer can be a useful temporary ally or a dangerous enemy. Eventually, the party

Adventure Summary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

part of its original cargo and others recent invaders—Aphelion asks the party to carry out tasks on each level of the spacecraft in exchange for its assistance and rewards. Aphelion can override many

of the spacecraft’s core systems, including its arsenal of robots. Depending on how the characters respond, the computer can be a useful temporary ally or a dangerous enemy. Eventually, the party

Runic Circle Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

of their vessels. Both sides are desperate and offer rewards to the characters for their help. Far-Flung Invaders Creatures from another world appear in the circle during a stellar conjunction, then

built the circle. She demands tribute in the form of magical metal treasure to allow the characters to access the circle. She also accepts a fragment from the core of a supposedly inert runic colossus (see chapter 6).

Runic Circle Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

of their vessels. Both sides are desperate and offer rewards to the characters for their help. Far-Flung Invaders Creatures from another world appear in the circle during a stellar conjunction, then

built the circle. She demands tribute in the form of magical metal treasure to allow the characters to access the circle. She also accepts a fragment from the core of a supposedly inert runic colossus (see chapter 6).

Runic Circle Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

of their vessels. Both sides are desperate and offer rewards to the characters for their help. Far-Flung Invaders Creatures from another world appear in the circle during a stellar conjunction, then

built the circle. She demands tribute in the form of magical metal treasure to allow the characters to access the circle. She also accepts a fragment from the core of a supposedly inert runic colossus (see chapter 6).

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

to be invincible. They see the principles that define them and their deities at work every day in the world around them — nature rewards the strong and mercilessly eliminates the weak and the

or less intact, the orcs leave themselves the option of returning to raid the community over and over. When orcs fight elves, all of that changes. The enmity between the two races cuts to the core

Save the Mill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

spotted a new threat. Raiders are trying to set fire to the town’s mill. If it burns, we’ll lose our stockpile of flour and we won’t be able to grind more for months. I’m trying to assemble enough

healthy defenders arrive from the keep with orders to relieve the characters and defend the mill. They tell the characters to go back to the keep quietly while they remain behind at the mill. Rewards

Save the Mill

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

spotted a new threat. Raiders are trying to set fire to the town’s mill. If it burns, we’ll lose our stockpile of flour and we won’t be able to grind more for months. I’m trying to assemble enough

healthy defenders arrive from the keep with orders to relieve the characters and defend the mill. They tell the characters to go back to the keep quietly while they remain behind at the mill. Rewards

Save the Mill

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

spotted a new threat. Raiders are trying to set fire to the town’s mill. If it burns, we’ll lose our stockpile of flour and we won’t be able to grind more for months. I’m trying to assemble enough

healthy defenders arrive from the keep with orders to relieve the characters and defend the mill. They tell the characters to go back to the keep quietly while they remain behind at the mill. Rewards

Save the Mill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

spotted a new threat. Raiders are trying to set fire to the town’s mill. If it burns, we’ll lose our stockpile of flour and we won’t be able to grind more for months. I’m trying to assemble enough

healthy defenders arrive from the keep with orders to relieve the characters and defend the mill. They tell the characters to go back to the keep quietly while they remain behind at the mill. Rewards

Save the Mill

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

spotted a new threat. Raiders are trying to set fire to the town’s mill. If it burns, we’ll lose our stockpile of flour and we won’t be able to grind more for months. I’m trying to assemble enough

healthy defenders arrive from the keep with orders to relieve the characters and defend the mill. They tell the characters to go back to the keep quietly while they remain behind at the mill. Rewards

Save the Mill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

spotted a new threat. Raiders are trying to set fire to the town’s mill. If it burns, we’ll lose our stockpile of flour and we won’t be able to grind more for months. I’m trying to assemble enough

healthy defenders arrive from the keep with orders to relieve the characters and defend the mill. They tell the characters to go back to the keep quietly while they remain behind at the mill. Rewards

Rage of Demons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

, every nerve singing with the tension in the air all around you. Finally, a swirling light begins to flare in the darkness. A barely audible humming shakes you to the core, rising and falling like a

encouragement, telling them, “I bet you can do this.” Each character gains inspiration and a blessing of wound closure (see “Other Rewards” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Jimjar disappears

Rage of Demons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

, every nerve singing with the tension in the air all around you. Finally, a swirling light begins to flare in the darkness. A barely audible humming shakes you to the core, rising and falling like a

encouragement, telling them, “I bet you can do this.” Each character gains inspiration and a blessing of wound closure (see “Other Rewards” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Jimjar disappears

Rage of Demons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

, every nerve singing with the tension in the air all around you. Finally, a swirling light begins to flare in the darkness. A barely audible humming shakes you to the core, rising and falling like a

encouragement, telling them, “I bet you can do this.” Each character gains inspiration and a blessing of wound closure (see “Other Rewards” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Jimjar disappears

Casino Pit Masters

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

, Khai challenges them to combat; if the characters reduce Khai to 50 hit points or fewer without killing him, the abishai rewards them with access to Dragon’s Pride. See the “Scarlet Coliseum” section

an explanation of the game’s rules). Rezran is an opportunist to his core, always chasing after riches. He is a devoted follower of Tiamat and covets the Dragon Queen’s amassed wealth. Gaining Rezran’s

Casino Pit Masters

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

, Khai challenges them to combat; if the characters reduce Khai to 50 hit points or fewer without killing him, the abishai rewards them with access to Dragon’s Pride. See the “Scarlet Coliseum” section

an explanation of the game’s rules). Rezran is an opportunist to his core, always chasing after riches. He is a devoted follower of Tiamat and covets the Dragon Queen’s amassed wealth. Gaining Rezran’s

Casino Pit Masters

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

, Khai challenges them to combat; if the characters reduce Khai to 50 hit points or fewer without killing him, the abishai rewards them with access to Dragon’s Pride. See the “Scarlet Coliseum” section

an explanation of the game’s rules). Rezran is an opportunist to his core, always chasing after riches. He is a devoted follower of Tiamat and covets the Dragon Queen’s amassed wealth. Gaining Rezran’s

Above the Ashen Spires

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse

manifest zone linked to Fernia, the Sea of Fire, the area is Lightly Obscured by clouds choked with ash, and fire behaves oddly (see the “Fernia Manifest Zone” sidebar). Fernia Manifest Zone Fernia

Dragon Chase Complications 1 One random crew station powers down as waves of fear can be felt emanating from the elemental core powering the airship. The station can be reactivated if a creature

Above the Ashen Spires

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse

manifest zone linked to Fernia, the Sea of Fire, the area is Lightly Obscured by clouds choked with ash, and fire behaves oddly (see the “Fernia Manifest Zone” sidebar). Fernia Manifest Zone Fernia

Dragon Chase Complications 1 One random crew station powers down as waves of fear can be felt emanating from the elemental core powering the airship. The station can be reactivated if a creature

Above the Ashen Spires

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse

manifest zone linked to Fernia, the Sea of Fire, the area is Lightly Obscured by clouds choked with ash, and fire behaves oddly (see the “Fernia Manifest Zone” sidebar). Fernia Manifest Zone Fernia

Dragon Chase Complications 1 One random crew station powers down as waves of fear can be felt emanating from the elemental core powering the airship. The station can be reactivated if a creature

Mortals and Minions

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

both useful to the cause. Devils constantly strive to recruit mortals into their ranks by offering them rewards in return for their service. While they live, these cultists carry out the wishes of

in a city, they might deal with the threat by starting a fire that not only destroys the cult but burns through several neighborhoods and kills hundreds of innocents. A demon might unleash a plague

Mortals and Minions

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

both useful to the cause. Devils constantly strive to recruit mortals into their ranks by offering them rewards in return for their service. While they live, these cultists carry out the wishes of

in a city, they might deal with the threat by starting a fire that not only destroys the cult but burns through several neighborhoods and kills hundreds of innocents. A demon might unleash a plague

Mortals and Minions

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

both useful to the cause. Devils constantly strive to recruit mortals into their ranks by offering them rewards in return for their service. While they live, these cultists carry out the wishes of

in a city, they might deal with the threat by starting a fire that not only destroys the cult but burns through several neighborhoods and kills hundreds of innocents. A demon might unleash a plague

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

thick beard, a wild mane of hair, and a forceful manner. Rarely seen without his hand around a glass of strong spirits, he is a master manipulator and looks and behaves as a king should. Strong and