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Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the stalker has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn yet.
Nimble Escape. The stalker can take the Disengage or Hide
action as a bonus action on each of its turns.
Ruin Dweller. The stalker has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in ruins, and its speed is not reduced in difficult terrain composed
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
that allow them to force the souls of the dead into service, compelling them to answer questions and share forgotten lore. They seek out arcane secrets in ancient ruins, and attempt to steal
are initiates who have not yet mastered arcane magic and rely on their flails in battle. Skull Lasher of Myrkul;Skull lashers are spellcasters who use magic to augment their combat abilities. The
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Springs come in various sizes from different machines. Because of their spiral shape and ferrous material, they are prized by magic users to
channel energies into spells and potions. Merchants who deal in arcana are always looking for springs found within the ruins of those who came before.
Half-Orc
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
fierceness, and his wits. Human ancestry was no blemish against a warrior—provided he was every bit as strong, enduring, and bloodthirsty as his full-blooded kin. Half-orcs who were weaker than their
orc comrades didn’t last long among the Bloody Skulls or any other orc tribe for that matter. But it was often true that a bit of human blood gave a warrior just the right mix of cunning
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Perhaps the metal of the bottle cap is why they contain latent magic so sought after by potion makers... or perhaps is simply the power of
Supa-Fizz! With a bit of knowledge and some diligent digging, these bottle caps can be found in and around the more habitable areas of Obojima.
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Obojiman wizards say that due to their focus and intention, origami artists weave subtle energies into the folds and shapes of their creations
so that even a simple crane contains a bit of magic. However, the best and most useful cranes are found in sky kite valley.
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As the Wandering Line trundles across the island, the occasional bit of coal that feeds its boiler bounces out, landing by the side of the
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Only the Lionfish King or one of his royal line is capable of producing this potent poison, and to procure even a tiny bit of it is a treasure
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
lore. They seek out arcane secrets in ancient ruins, and attempt to steal spellbooks and other tomes from wizards outside of the cult.
Cult Ranks. A follower of Myrkul wields a flail that has a skull
lashers are spellcasters who use magic to augment their combat abilities. The master of souls;Masters of Souls delve deep into Myrkul’s secrets, allowing them to animate the dead and perform other grave magic.
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
always sit well with their more cautious companions.
Alignment. Chaotic good.
Personality Trait. “I’m a bit rash, to put it mildly.”
Ideal. “I have no tolerance for bullies and
demands that I strike out on my own while my comrades-in-arms waste time deliberating.”
Combat Notes
Molliver likes to get up close and personal in fights. If they’re caught in a tight spot
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Myrkul study rituals that allow them to force the souls of the dead into service, compelling them to answer questions and share forgotten lore. They seek out arcane secrets in ancient ruins, and
Myrkul;Necromites are initiates who have not yet mastered arcane magic and rely on their flails in battle. Skull Lasher of Myrkul;Skull lashers are spellcasters who use magic to augment their combat
Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
or were defeated by those who fought against their cannibalism and slavery, and the serpent folk were left in the ruins of their great capitals, far removed from other races.
Cold of Heart. Humanoid
are cunning and ruthless tacticians who readily sacrifice lesser yuan-ti if potential victory justifies such losses. They have no sense of honorable combat and strike first in decisive ambush if they
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Reactive. The giant can take one reaction on every turn in a combat.
Vigilant. The giant can't be surprised.Multiattack. The giant makes four longsword attacks or two rock attacks.
Longsword. Melee
memories into the ancient stone, covering their territories with intricate reliefs and massive statues of bygone ages. Some linger near ancient temples and palaces, ruins they once raised to the gods or
Rogue
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the
skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. When it comes to combat, rogues prioritize cunning over brute strength. A rogue
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
again in ruins, Dove Falconhand decided to reform the group with the primary goal of building alliances and friendship between the civilized races of the world and goodly people in order to combat evil
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
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
others can be exploited through bribes, favors, or threats.
As creatures devoid of emotion, yuan-ti exhibit behavior and use tactics that exemplify that outlook (or lack of one). Whether in combat
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
in the retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any)
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Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on. (Any)
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Emerald Dragon Lairs
Emerald dragons make their lairs in caves and subterranean ruins, favoring locations that have been abandoned—and ideally forgotten—by other creatures. They are most
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any)
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Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on. (Any)
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Inquisitiveness
for a history of the gods the dragon is compiling.
Emerald Dragon Lairs
Emerald dragons make their lairs in caves and subterranean ruins, favoring locations that have been abandoned&mdash
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
beauty of the ocean. (Good)
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Code of Combat. I despise most other dragons, but I meet them face to face without resorting to the base trickery I use on lesser creatures. (Lawful)
Topaz
sun and have no desire to get wet, beyond enjoying a bit of sea spray in the air. But they love being able to see the water, so they build their lairs on the heights of seaside cliffs or near perfect
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat
alliances or enmities. Their lairs are highly individual. Some are woven from networks of living fungus. Others are built upon the ruins of ancient cities or carved into caves near underground lakes.
Deep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
levels. The latter two options require a bit of explanation. Using a Monster Stat Block The Monster Manual contains statistics for many generic NPCs that you can customize as you see fit, and chapter 9 of
need an exhaustive list of equipment. An enemy meant to be faced in combat requires weapons and armor, plus any treasure the NPC carries (including magic items that might be used against the adventurers
Adult Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat
with whom they have alliances or enmities. Their lairs are highly individual. Some are woven from networks of living fungus. Others are built upon the ruins of ancient cities or carved into caves near
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
: Creatures. Not every adversary wants to engage in mortal combat. Certain creatures might delight in a battle of wits. The reward for answering a creature’s riddle might be a small treasure, a bit of
helpful magic, or permission to pass through the monster’s lair unscathed. If combat is inevitable, the answer to a monster’s riddle might reveal useful information like the monster’s secret weapon or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
), but they’re more likely to warn intruders to leave the ruins than to immediately attack. They readily threaten violence and back up their threats with combat if necessary. As an action, a character
sculpture in the rotunda ruins (area D2) to tell him it’s time to act. The kobolds think it must be soon—possibly even today. Dragon Visitor. Not long ago, another dragon arrived. This other dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Rubblebelt Stalker Rubblebelt stalkers are scouts and skirmishers for the Gruul Clans. They excel at moving over challenging terrain, whether they’re picking their way through treacherous ruins or
round of a combat, the stalker has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn yet.
Nimble Escape. The stalker can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
characters through areas suffering under the cult’s attacks. Whether from horseback or by air, they see the ruins of isolated settlements and smoke hanging on the horizon. If the characters travel overland
, they might pass through some of these ruined settlements, or encounter cult marauders, brigands, refugees, and chromatic dragons bent on destruction. Use your own discretion when choosing how many combat encounters the journey should encompass.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
characters through areas suffering under the cult’s attacks. Whether from horseback or by air, they see the ruins of isolated settlements and smoke hanging on the horizon. If the characters travel overland
, they might pass through some of these ruined settlements, or encounter cult marauders, brigands, refugees, and chromatic dragons bent on destruction. Use your own discretion when choosing how many combat encounters the journey should encompass.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
, was one of the first explorers from Khorvaire to penetrate the interior of Xen’drik and discover ruins from an ancient giant civilization there. Despite the great distance involved, multiple
university-sponsored expeditions operate across Xen’drik at any time. The Age of Giants left numerous ruins strewn across Xen’drik’s landscape. But the continent hides its secrets from explorers, as if the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Cyre (The Mournland) Capital: Metrol (destroyed) Previous Hallmarks: Art, artifice, jewelry, music, oratory, philosophy Current Hallmarks: Destruction, ruins Destroyed at the end of the Last War
best that Galifar had to offer, which is to say a little bit of everything. Cyrans value diversity and versatility, both in talents and thought. Cyre couldn’t match Karrnath in martial discipline or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. Random City Encounters d8 Encounter 1 Seven ghasts gnaw on dead Dragon Army soldiers. 2 Bridge Checkpoint (see below) 3 Three ghosts of bickering Istarians haunt the ruins of their shop. 4 Dragon
them, the engineers stay out of combat. The engineers can tell the characters they’re making sure the city’s foundations are solid, though they don’t know why. Monster Hunters A sivak draconian and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
missions while the army advances. Darrett won’t send his soldiers into uncertain danger, such as caves or ruins. Combat Encounters Avoid involving Kalaman’s troops in encounters meant for the
characters. If combat breaks out while the characters are with Kalaman’s troops, use five Kalaman soldiers (see appendix B)—or however many you deem appropriate—to represent allied soldiers who are quick to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
to combat rampaging orcs, with mixed results. The War of the Silver Marches (1484–1485 DR), the latest such conflict, saw orcs fighting alongside white dragons and frost giants. Though the orcs and
their mighty allies were defeated and sent scurrying back to their mountain lairs, numerous settlements throughout the Silver Marches were left in ruins, among them the fortress-city of Sundabar.
Not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
and destroy a rampaging orc horde. Settlements throughout the North form their own coalitions to combat rampaging orcs, with mixed results. The War of the Silver Marches (1484–1485 DR), the latest
throughout the Silver Marches were left in ruins, among them the fortress-city of Sundabar. Not all orc chieftains are bent on destruction: King Obould Many-Arrows forged a tenuous alliance with his dwarf neighbors and helped maintain peace in the Silver Marches during his tumultuous reign.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Sites and Ruins Of all the bizarre and horrific spectacles of the Mournland, perhaps the greatest tragedy is represented by the ruins of the once-glittering cities of Cyre. Some have been reduced to
eager to get their hands on such spoils for a wide variety of reasons. Battlefields and the Field of Ruins Cyre was the site of incessant battles during the Last War, from the first extended campaign
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the card doesn’t seem appropriate, use the treasure tables in the Dungeon Master’s Guide to determine the treasure instead. Ruins When determining ruins, the following effects are broadly appropriate
: Encounter. The characters’ failure leads to a difficult combat encounter. Use the card to help you decide what kind of creature is encountered. Exhaustion. The stress of overcoming the challenge