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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
saving throws, and the creature’s weapon attacks that rely on Strength deal half damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t weakened.
Spellcasting (Psionics
Creatures
1
Moved by pity, a giant eagle continues bringing food to an abandoned topaz dragon wyrmling, despite the wyrmling’s attempts to eat the eagle.
2
A pseudodragon who is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
a moment, perhaps I can make you a better offer?”
If the characters refuse to hear her deal, Vidorant attacks them. If they agree to listen to her deal, she continues speaking: “I could try to
reasonable compromise, she upholds her part of the deal. If Vidorant knows the characters have taken items of significant value from her vault, she suggests an even better deal: if they return the most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Knight The Order of the Gauntlet is taking strides to deal with the giant threat. The characters encounter a knight of the order mounted on a warhorse clad in chain mail barding (AC 16). There is a
demolished by stone giants. Lady Hawkwinter asks the characters to take the orphans to the nearest settlement while she continues to follow the giants’ path and search for other survivors. Sir
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
5. Choose Equipment Your class and background determine your character’s starting equipment, including weapons, armor, and other adventuring gear. Record this equipment on your character sheet. All
character’s AC equals 10 + his or her Dexterity modifier. If your character wears armor, carries a shield, or both, calculate your AC using the rules in the Equipment section. Record your AC on your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
nods in appreciation. She continues: “What I am about to tell you requires the utmost discretion,” the queen says. “My spies have uncovered evidence of several new cults based in the Temple of
Elemental Evil. The cultists are planning the widespread death of innocents across this region, and I won’t stand for it.
“My spies infiltrated Nulb, a village near the temple, and stole a record book from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
when viewed indirectly. When you finish a long rest, you can spend 10 minutes consulting the cards for an omen of the coming day. Roll a d20 and record the number rolled. Once in the next 8 hours
, Uncommon This deck of cards is decorated with geometric shapes that have a protective motif. While you’re holding the deck, you can use an action to shuffle it and cause the cards to deal themselves out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
with a banner (see area 15) and a useful pass-phrase (“Tiamat, our Mother and Strength”) that will allow them to reach the castle unharmed. Accepting the Deal. If the party accepts the deal, Talis
play out in Skyreach Castle. Rejecting the Deal. Refusing Talis’s generous offer triggers a fight. Talis shouts for reinforcements, which brings the gargoyles from area 5, the helmed horror from area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
a banner (see area 15) and a useful pass-phrase (“Tiamat, our Mother and Strength”) that will allow them to reach the castle unharmed. Accepting the Deal. If the party accepts the deal, Talis prefers
out in Skyreach Castle. Rejecting the Deal. Refusing Talis’s generous offer triggers a fight. Talis shouts for reinforcements, which brings the gargoyles from area 5, the helmed horror from area 6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
, dealing 1 (1d4 - 1) bludgeoning damage on a hit. The ball has AC 13 and 50 hit points. It is immune to all damage except for magical effects that deal acid, fire, force, piercing, or slashing damage
) force damage. When the ball moves out of a goal, it flies to the center of the corridor and hovers, awaiting the start of another point. The game continues until the characters die or score a goal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. If the characters try to cut a deal with Arkhan — for a vial of Tiamat’s blood or help contacting the dragon queen herself — Arkhan demands the sacrifice of a good-aligned creature in exchange. Lulu
her pact, she etches her letter of introduction to Bel onto a basalt tablet and directs the characters to his volcanic lair. The adventure continues in Bel’s Forge.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
combat, Sprika continues to shout. She instructs the other goblins to keep the characters away from the bowl, for it is a gift for a powerful “master” in the Caves of Chaos. Tactics. The goblins
centipede, however, fights to the death. Vonnet and Dilly. If the characters made a deal with the two bandits, they pretend to engage in combat, but they don’t attack. Instead, they stay back until it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and is able to communicate with them telepathically. Using this ability judiciously, the ulitharid has learned a great deal about the city above and its inhabitants. Waterdeep has, in a way, captured
captive audience reacts. Meanwhile, it continues to use its telepathy to reach out to the Waterdavians in the city above, gathering more information to better realize its version of the city.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
your players to use Initiative scores, have them record those scores on their character sheets, and keep your own list of those scores. Initiative Scores for Monsters. A monster’s stat block includes
place to record the current Hit Points of monsters, as well as other useful notes. If you use this approach, you tell the players when it’s their characters’ turn. When you call out the character whose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Primus, leader of the modrons. As a creature of absolute law, Primus could be trusted to issue a fair and impartial verdict. Asmodeus drafted a contract to seal the deal, and the angels — after carefully
sins entered the court record. Even Primus’s patience has its limits, and in time, the remaining angels who were eager to testify were told that only a few more would be allowed to speak. A brawl
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
redeeming quality the characters can appreciate—ideally a villain who isn’t preoccupied with killing or harming the characters. As your campaign continues, introduce new people and locations, and bring
players share, and record them in your campaign journal, as these details might be useful inspiration for later adventures. Scott Murphy In the Dragonlance setting, Tanis and Tika call their local
inn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
something valuable: the Blackstaff’s patronage. Vajra continues to take an interest in their adventuring careers, helping out when she can. Force Grey (Gray Hands) Missions Party Level Mission Brief
positions throughout the city. We must deal with this problem at once. Infiltrate Xanathar’s lair and destroy whatever is responsible for creating these creatures.” The characters must slay Nihiloor the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Creatures
1 Moved by pity, a giant eagle continues bringing food to an abandoned topaz dragon wyrmling, despite the wyrmling’s attempts to eat the eagle.
2 A pseudodragon who is fanatical
wipe each other out.
2 An adult bronze dragon has ignored the petitions of townsfolk to deal with an ancient topaz dragon killing livestock and farmers alike. But now the topaz dragon has killed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
motivated by his desire to keep his current appearance. Second, Asmodeus decreed that any deal Baalzebul strikes shall end in disaster for the other party. For this reason, other devils avoid forming
neutralized by these limitations, Baalzebul continues to ensure that the devils’ bureaucracy runs smoothly. He focuses most of his attention on gathering souls from the Material Plane, a task to which his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
for 1 hour, or until the imbiber wants the effect to end. Until the effect ends, the Tiny character has disadvantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws, and the character’s weapons deal
who has the lowest check result, at which point all the remaining characters move to new hiding places and make another check. The game continues until only one character remains hidden; this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
that Kopoha isn’t on the guest list. As Kopoha grows more insistent, winds carrying the scent of a thunderstorm rise around the pair. The argument continues until the characters intervene. Any
yet. What if she becomes a god of the sea? She hates seafood! Or what if she becomes god of something embarrassing, like smelly winds? It’s a big deal for an immortal! What do the characters think she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the psychic damage again. This process continues until at least one character succeeds or everyone falls unconscious. Dream 2: Betrayal! Characters who are conscious when the first dream ends proceed
are reduced to 0 hit points. When the dream ends, the battlefield fades to black as the dream sequence proceeds with the next dream. Dream 3: Devil Deal Characters who are conscious when the second
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
wrongdoing) will often draw additional Harpells to support their kin. Harpell supports Harpell in all public matters, and no one bothers to record the numbers and names of those that forgot that fact. Aside
nothingness. These families are also the ones most likely to hire outsiders to deal with matters on the ranches, whether an orc raid or the appearance of lycanthropes in the area (though it’s rumored that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
political figure in Baldur’s Gate. Her manner is brusque but professional. She is happy to deal with anyone who appears likely to further her family’s goals, but she can be ruthless toward those who cross
makes a record of any items removed from the room. Any character who rifles through the other objects in the room can make a DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. On a success, the character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
are the fastest in the race, and overall have the best record. The reigning champion is the Pegasus of Highwater, whose supporters wear white and silver. The Hippogriff is tied to Overlook and
matches take place in one of Sharn’s two aerial arenas, in Cornerstone and Hareth’s Folly. Skyblades jousters typically ride hippogriffs and carry blunted lances that deal nonlethal damage. Informal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
deal. “See, you must know that I’m all about business — something Omin and Jim were too blind to see. This, between you and me? It’s not personal. It’s commerce. I can make you a deal. You give me
them), or when his deal is refused. The goblin whistles loudly a moment before he teleports away, followed by the heavy footsteps of something enormous and furry approaching from behind the bar. Onyx
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
take the deal, Yeemik tries to force them to pay a rich ransom for Sildar even after they complete their part of the bargain. If the characters refuse to parley, Yeemik shoves Sildar over the edge and
continues with the fight. Sildar takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage from the fall, which is enough to drop him to 0 hit points. Quick-acting characters can try to stabilize him before he dies (see “Damage and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Armor. The armor continues to be Arcane Armor until you don another suit of armor or you die. You gain the following benefits while wearing your Arcane Armor. No Strength Requirement. If the armor
can deal an extra 1d6 Lightning damage to that target. Powered Steps. Your Speed increases by 5 feet. Dampening Field. You have Advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. If the armor imposes Disadvantage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the safe haven of his tower, Vizeran continues the discussion he began with the characters back at Gravenhollow, speaking more on what he knows of the demon lords. “The only one of my kind who could
power, and various magical resources that can help them deal with the demon lords. This includes the following benefits: Vizeran offers each character a drow piwafwi (see appendix B). Each character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
continues to be Arcane Armor until you don another suit of armor or you die. Armorers, a Drow Infiltrator and a Tiefling Guardian Armor Model 3rd-level Armorer feature You can customize your Arcane Armor
lightning damage on a hit. Once on each of your turns when you hit a creature with it, you can deal an extra 1d6 lightning damage to that target. Powered Steps. Your walking speed increases by 5 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Arcane Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can deal an extra 7 (2d6) damage to a creature it hits with a damaging spell attack if that target
ready to wield a deadly combination of unarmed fighting techniques and shadow magic to deceive and defeat her foes. She continues to spy on other hobgoblins, but is now also empowered to conduct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
for a high position in the “Empire of the Mind” that the fanatics are creating in Ilvaash’s name. She attacks to acquire the fragments, if necessary. Even if the characters deal peaceably with her
functional. At least one of the mind flayer fanatics—and perhaps all three—are here to engineer Phandalin’s forced transformation as the ritual continues. Fanatics confronted here fight to the death
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
+ 150 + 100)
Hard: 825 XP (225 + 225 + 225 + 150)
Deadly: 1,400 XP (400 + 400 + 400 + 200)
Record the totals, because you can use them for every encounter in your adventure.
3. Total the Monsters
creature might deal enough damage with a single action to take out adventurers of a lower level. For example, an ogre has a challenge rating of 2, but it can kill a 1st-level wizard with a single blow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
challenge rating is higher than the party’s average level. Such a creature might deal enough damage with a single action to take out adventurers of a lower level. For example, an ogre has a challenge rating
(400 + 400 + 400 + 200)
Record the totals, because you can use them for every encounter in your adventure.
Total the Monsters’ XP. Add up the XP for all of the monsters in the encounter. Every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
frozen ferry in Easthaven. From this new base, the search for chardalyn continues. Long may our father reign over this dark land!
Durth
Nildar Sunblight The characters can visit the ferry or give
Durth’s letter to the authorities in Easthaven and let them deal with him (see “Easthaven,” for more information). Roleplaying Nildar. Nildar’s main goal is to please his father, whose obsession with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
they did before she is willing to deal with them in any way. Runara’s mission is to help those whose lives have been shaped by violence find new paths forward in peace. Ultimately, she would like to
pries into his past, his attitude shifts—first to indifferent, then to hostile if the character continues to push. When he’s hostile, his demeanor becomes cold and clipped, and he avoids the






