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Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
spectral copy of itself across a vast distance with the help of a deity or another powerful celestial entity. The apparition lasts only as long as its services are needed to complete the task at hand
Animate Objects
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
particular chamber or corridor. If you issue no commands, the creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete
speed is 0. It has blindsight with a radius of 30 feet and is blind beyond that distance. When the animated object drops to 0 hit points, it reverts to its original object form, and any remaining
Triton
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
arrogant. They see themselves as caretakers of the sea, and they expect other creatures to pay them deep respect, if not complete deference.
This attitude might grate on others, but it arises from a seed
them.
Tritons also have a tendency to emerge from their isolation under the assumption that other folk will welcome them as respected allies and mentors. Again, distance drives much of this attitude
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Conclusion If the characters release X01 and the modrons from Tyrant’s Spiral, their work for R04M is complete, but the ramifications for the multiverse might be dire.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
dragons killed during Onyari’s fall reshaped the land. The dragonnels avoid the characters unless Clystran is with them. Clystran respectfully lays out the dried meat he brought for the dragonnels and watches them from a distance. After an hour, he’s ready to return home, his errand complete.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Safahr. Members of the Gray Hands complete assignments dictated by Vajra. Force Grey is an elite cadre of specialized adventurers, drawn from the ranks of the Gray Hands, whose fighting prowess is
whenever the unit is activated, the Force Grey team needed to complete any given assignment is made up of individuals handpicked by the Blackstaff. If members of Force Grey (and, in some cases, the Gray
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
expect other creatures to pay them deep respect, if not complete deference. This attitude might grate on others, but it arises from a seed of truth. Few know of the tritons’ great victories over
under the assumption that other folk will welcome them as respected allies and mentors. Again, distance drives much of this attitude. The tritons’ limited view of the world leaves them ignorant of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
. If questioned about his motivations, he claims that Acererak took his family hostage, and will not release them until Moghadam completes his work. The truth is that the artificer has no family. He
temple dedicated to Moloch some distance away. Moghadam has lured away several of Thessalar’s expert sculptors to come work on the tomb, promising them great wealth that he has no intention of paying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Incapacitated condition or if the distance between the Grappled target and the grappler exceeds the grapple’s range. In addition, the grappler can release the target at any time (no action required).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Incapacitated condition or if the distance between the Grappled target and the grappler exceeds the grapple’s range. In addition, the grappler can release the target at any time (no action required).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
complete a quest for them. Six months ago, a creature with a boulder-like shell (a geonid) entered the shrine and stole an icon of Merrshaulk. The icon is a serpent figurine carved from obsidian. Ssura and
-ti that are devoted to Dendar the Night Serpent. If the characters complete the quest, Ssura and Y’zleth reveal the following information as their reward: A locked gate beneath the Peaks of Flame
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
themselves if attacked but otherwise pose no threat. The kindori keep their distance, staying at least 100 feet away from the crew of the Second Wind. The kindori are, however, attracted to lights. If
within 15 feet of the light’s source while the remaining kindori keep their distance. Lassoing and Riding a Kindori A character who has a rope can use an action to try to lasso a kindori, treating the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Road As the characters are traveling, the cultists can get ahead of them and lay an ambush. Alternatively, cultists might follow the party at a distance by day, then move closer when the characters
stop to rest for the night. A surprise attack in the dark or at dawn is particularly dangerous, granting the dragon complete freedom of movement and creating the possibility that some party members will be asleep or unarmored.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Road As the characters are traveling, the cultists can get ahead of them and lay an ambush. Alternatively, cultists might follow the party at a distance by day, then move closer when the characters
stop to rest for the night. A surprise attack in the dark or at dawn is particularly dangerous, granting the dragon complete freedom of movement and creating the possibility that some party members will be asleep or unarmored.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the Peaks of Flame, at the western end of the Valley of Dread. Because of the distance from Fort Beluarian, they’re looking for adventurers to conduct an initial exploration of that area and locate
(major) and has complete autonomy in Chult, answering only to Duke Ulder Ravengard of Baldur’s Gate. Portyr will happily assign some of her mercenaries to accompany adventurers by sea to Refuge Bay or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Haruman’s Arrival If the characters free Jander or any of his companions, their bodies crumble to dust in grateful release. In response, twenty stirges attack the group. When the second round of
away and orders the nightmare to close the distance between him and the adventurers as quickly as possible. As Haruman attacks, a hellwasp appears from a nearby nest and tries to grab Lulu and fly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
characters undertake this quest, see “A Normal Day in Leilon.” Follow-Up Quests After the characters complete both the starting quests, they can take up residence in Leilon and be called upon to complete
Weather at Wayside Quest This quest is triggered when the town notices that, on an otherwise fair day, a terrible storm rages in the distance, directly above the Wayside Inn. The town council
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
to its distance traveled. If this added distance changes a ranged weapon attack from normal to long range, the attack roll is made with disadvantage. An object that enters the curtain and can travel
marid promises fabulous treasure in exchange, even going so far as to mention that he is forced by Halaster’s magic to make good on this promise (see “Treasure” below). If the characters complete
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
believe that any stalwarts willing to risk their lives on behalf of complete strangers should be lauded and rewarded. But such adventurers, if they become successful, amass wealth and personal status
, heedless or unknowing of the danger, unlock a ruin or a tomb and release an ancient evil into the world? Most of the people who populate the continent have little or no knowledge of lands outside Faerûn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
glass case. A vermiform pseudodragon twists and crawls about inside a large crystal tank. A colony of ants is constructing an elaborate city system in a huge glass tank—complete with an ant lion larva to
for crafting the jeweled skull of a demilich, as well as the remaining jeweled teeth (both in area 18a of the tomb). This will allow the captured gemsmith to complete the skull for Thessalar instead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
(area 14), and then set the controls in area 5 to release him. To convince them to do so, the fiend promises anything within his power. As a show of good faith, he can relate how to safely open the
the mouth of the great green devil face in this area when the Tomb of Horrors is complete. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area reverts Tarnhem to an earlier period before so much of his life force was drained, awakening him if he is unconscious.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
.
An eight-foot-tall rectangular stone stands upright in the room’s center. The stone has an inscription on it that’s hard to read from a distance. At the foot of the standing stone, a small human is
the characters release Braelen, he tries to go back to the surface through the tunnel in area T1. Chains. Fastened to iron bars here are chains to the cages in area T3. Characters can raise a fallen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
of fungus sprout from mounds of offal on the uneven floor. The fungi release clouds of dimly luminescent spores that fill the cave like a fine, hanging mist.
Carrion Crawlers. Four carrion crawlers
, which recently killed one of them with a blow from its war pick. They ignore characters who keep a respectful distance. A character who studies the fungus and succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
freedom, but if the characters can find the key or convince her to give it up any other way, he’ll be just as pleased. Clan Axebreaker tried to arrange her release, but the Absolution Council at Revel’s
likely has some funds hidden in her office or quarters, if the characters are inclined to seek these out. Escape Route. Varrin will have a small ship within sight of the prison but at a safe distance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
freedom, but if the characters can find the key or convince her to give it up any other way, he’ll be just as pleased. Clan Axebreaker tried to arrange her release, but the Absolution Council at Revel’s
likely has some funds hidden in her office or quarters, if the characters are inclined to seek these out. Escape Route. Varrin will have a small ship within sight of the prison but at a safe distance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
in both towers must be turned to release or tighten the drawbridge’s chains. The portcullis operates in a similar manner.
Services. Each location offers unique services. Shops typically offer
job intended for the party. The characters don’t have to complete a quest at a location to benefit from its services. Unless stated otherwise, the characters can decline a quest; they can always
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete. Animated Object Statistics Size HP AC Attack Str Dex Tiny 20
surface or a larger object, such as a chain bolted to a wall, its speed is 0. It has blindsight with a radius of 30 feet and is blind beyond that distance. When the animated object drops to 0 hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
there. They must then help those operatives complete their mission to steal the gemstone eyes from the temple’s greatest statue. The characters can instead travel to the temple to facilitate a
prisoner exchange, taking Nolzur and some of the sculptors working the tomb to exchange for the gemsmith. The distance between the Tomb of Horrors and the Temple of Moloch is left to your determination, as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
being when the soul of a deceased individual, from its resting place in the afterlife, projects a spectral copy of itself across a vast distance with the help of a deity or another powerful celestial
entity. The apparition lasts only as long as its services are needed to complete the task at hand; then it fades away, never to return. Starlight Apparition
Medium Celestial, Typically Neutral Good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete. Animated Object Statistics Size HP AC Attack Str Dex Tiny 20
surface or a larger object, such as a chain bolted to a wall, its speed is 0. It has blindsight with a radius of 30 feet and is blind beyond that distance. When the animated object drops to 0 hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
them. Development. When the goblin boss is defeated, any remaining goblins attempt to flee to area H3 and release the wolves there. Treasure. The goblin boss has a belt pouch containing 16 sp. H3
. Development. A goblin in this area can use an action to release one wolf from its chain. If the wolves are goaded by enemies beyond their reach, they are driven into a frenzy. Each round that any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
contains a dormitory for cadets and a smaller dorm for academy graduates, the Weeping Goddess tavern (a raucous bar that serves cadets), a refectory where cadets take their meals (complete with patio
Task: Obstacle Course. Each cadet must complete the obstacle course by making ability checks or saving throws to overcome the following obstacles in order: Make a straight dash while targeted by loud
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the stages of a journey. (Use multiple copies of the Travel Planner for a journey with more than three stages.) For each stage, note where it starts and ends, the distance covered, and the predominant
takes to complete. Step 2: Narrate the Travel. Describe what happens as the characters complete this stage of their journey. Introduce and resolve any challenges (see “Journey Stage Challenges”). Step 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
his mother, to demonstrate his love for her. When it was complete, Strahd commanded his mother and brother to come to Barovia and stay with him. Sergei eventually took up residence at Ravenloft, but
Zarovich as great as he or his father could sway the Dark Powers to release him. I am the Ancient. I am the Land.
My beginnings are lost in the darkness of the past. I am not dead. Nor am I alive. I am undead, forever.
—Tome of Strahd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
give chase. After rolling initiative, each participant in the chase can take one action and move on its turn. Itzmin begins 120 feet ahead of the pursuers. Track the distance between Itzmin and the
escapes. If not, the chase continues for another round. If the characters catch Itzmin, he tells them where Serapio is in exchange for his release. Should Itzmin escape, the character who has the highest






