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Thessalar

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

artificer spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): light, mending, message, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): alarm, cure wounds, identify, ray of sickness 2nd level (3 slots): invisibility, Melf's

of life, resulting in such creatures as the thessalhydra and the owlbear. In recent years, he has also researched the prolonging of life—namely his own. Thessalar hopes that by becoming a lich

Aerisi Kalinoth

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

Fey Ancestry. Aerisi has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put her to sleep. Howling Defeat. When Aerisi drops to 0 hit points, her body disappears in a howling

spell attacks). Aerisi has the following wizard spells prepared (an asterisked spell is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): gust,* mage hand, message, prestidigitation, ray of frost, shocking

The Celestial Legacy

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

find yourself driven to annihilate the undead, to defeat fiends, and to protect the innocent. At times, your heart might also be filled with a longing for the celestial realm of your patron, and a

Features Warlock Level Feature 1st Expanded Spell List, Bonus Cantrips, Healing Light 6th Radiant Soul 10th Celestial Resilience 14th Searing Vengeance

Amble

Monsters Locathah Rising

blocks the sphere. While within the sphere, Amble and their allies gain a +5 bonus to Dexterity (Stealth) and Wisdom (Perception) checks, and any light from open flames in the sphere isn’t

druid spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, mending, shape water, shillelagh1st level (4 slots): absorb elements, cure wounds, entangle, speak with animals2nd level (3 slots): darkvision, hold

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

battlefield. You might have been part of a standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this background

forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it. 5 Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for. 6 I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

DC 17; +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She has the following sorcerer spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): light, mage hand

Bahamut, which the dragon can use to commune with the deity. In recent decades Lhammaruntosz has retreated inside the shrine, becoming reclusive due to a attack by a disguised demon which has driven her

Nass Lantomir's Ghost

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

object. Spellcasting. The ghost is a 6th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14). The ghost has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand

Lantomir was an apprentice of Zelenn the White, one of five archmages who oversee the Arcane Brotherhood. Nass and Zelenn’s relationship started off well, but in recent years it has become

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which

life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind. 3 My honor is my life. 4 I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

cruel in victory, goblins are fawning and servile in defeat, just as in their own society lower castes must scrape before those of greater status and as goblin tribes bow before other goblinoids

Adventurer’s Guide.) Use one of the warlock stat blocks in appendix B to represent this goblin, adding darkvision and the Nimble Escape traits common to all goblins. Booyahg Booyahg Booyahg. This

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She has the following druid spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, mending, produce flame 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, detect magic, entangle

, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. A creature that fails the save takes 18 (4d8

Franchise Downtime

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

defeat) and to set the course for the campaign to come. The characters might enjoy changing cosmetic elements of their franchise headquarters to reflect their recent victories, spread their reputation

as heroes, cement recent alliances, wrap up open plot hooks, or deal with debts or obligations incurred while saving the world. Friends and Enemies The characters’ heroics might have changed the

Returning War Band

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

heads are trophies from the hobgoblins’ recent victory over an elf hunting party. Clever characters might try to reason with Targor by urging him to think of himself as Grol’s successor rather than

) check. Awarding Experience Points Divide 500 XP equally among the characters if they defeat the hobgoblin war band or come to terms with Targor.

The Celestial

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. You might find yourself driven to annihilate the undead, to defeat fiends, and to protect the innocent. At times, your heart might also be filled with a longing for the celestial realm of your

. Celestial Features Warlock Level Feature 1st Expanded Spell List, Bonus Cantrips, Healing Light 6th Radiant Soul 10th Celestial Resilience 14th Searing Vengeance Expanded Spell List The Celestial

Feat Descriptions

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

one of Strixhaven’s colleges: Lorehold, Prismari, Quandrix, Silverquill, or Witherbloom. You learn two cantrips and one 1st-level spell based on the college you choose, as specified in the Strixhaven

you have. Your spellcasting ability for this feat’s spells is Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma (choose when you select this feat). Strixhaven Spells College Cantrips 1st-Level Spell Lorehold

Boromar Clan NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

the face of increased Daask attacks against the clan, and some of Ilyra’s influence has eroded as a result. Halak Boromar is the family’s chief enforcer. A recent immigrant from the Talenta Plains

gnome, is the lone non-halfling in the Boromars’ inner circle. He serves as Saidan’s chief advisor and the organization’s intelligence expert. The family looks to Castar to come up with a plan to defeat Daask, but so far none of his ideas have worked.

Helm

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

Helm never truly faded away. Most of his followers believe that the Watcher can never be vanquished utterly, and recent events have borne out that assertion. Helm’s priests teach that one must be

ever vigilant, ever aware, ever prepared for one’s enemies. Patience, clear thought, and careful planning will always defeat rushed actions in the end. Those who favor Helm strive to be alert, clear

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

in recent years have imperiled her lofty station. To resecure her standing in the ordning and prove that she is still the greatest smith among giants, Brimskarda has reclaimed the legendary Star Forge

matters is the Star Forge’s most recent master, a red dragon named Akaanvaerd. Brimskarda’s nephews have managed to draw Akaanvaerd away from his lair for now, but it’s unclear how long they can keep the

Cliffside Redoubt Locations

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

forces were routed due to Camlash’s defeat, the four driders are gone but the citadel spider remains to stubbornly bash at the bunker. It attacks anyone who comes near. The dented metal door doesn’t

, blurred by scouring sand. Rubble is all that remains of the portico’s collapsed roof. A raklupis spyder-fiend named Kalzak and three phisarazu spyder-fiends (for both stat blocks, see appendix A) keep

The Final Steps of Courage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

burn victims close in on the characters and attack. What the Soldiers Know If the characters defeat the wraiths, the camp’s commander, Captain Atoy, thanks the characters and welcomes them to rest

random intervals. The soldiers are used to defending against spirits, but in recent weeks they’ve spotted flashes of blue lightning near Bathalang Puno, Pangil ng Buwan’s storied lair. If the

Simple Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

sown with too many traps, and if the characters are victimized over and over again as a result, they are likely to take steps to prevent further bad things from happening. Because of their recent

for you to describe what happens next, the players should be specific about how they want to defeat the trap. Simply stating the desire to make a check isn’t helpful for you. Ask the players where their characters are positioned and what they intend to do to defeat the trap.

Chapter 2: The Lands of Barovia

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

forever shattered when Strahd led a bloody crusade against the enemies of his family that ended here with the slaughter of hundreds. Struck by the scenic beauty of his most recent conquest and eager to

, a secret society of wereravens. Not powerful enough to defeat Strahd on their own, the Keepers readily assist adventurers who find themselves drawn into Strahd’s domain. My army settled in the valley

A Magical World

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

class of magewrights, professional spellcasters who master a small handful of rituals or cantrips. The magical services available in Khorvaire are discussed in more detail in chapter 2, along with the

aloft and provides motive force. The airship is a recent innovation that is transforming the business of transportation. Everbright lanterns use continual flame to light the streets of Khorvaire. The

Amble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

in space, and an invisible, 30-foot-radius sphere of magic appears, centered on that point. Total cover blocks the sphere. While within the sphere, Amble and their allies gain a +5 bonus to

). Amble has the following druid spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, mending, shape water, shillelagh 1st level (4 slots): absorb elements, cure wounds, entangle, speak with animals

The Inventor's Sabotage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

Aeghith’s community hall (area A6) is filled with small booths in which inventors display their recent flying-machine innovations. At the event’s end, a panel of kithkin judges from Burrenton’s Flying

, a convoluted double-decker seating apparatus, and wants to prove his talent. Aftermath. If the characters defeat Lile, each of them earns a bonus 100 XP. At your discretion, the judges might award the characters the 500 GP prize as well, especially if most other inventions were destroyed.

Ruthless Reigar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

giff, reporting on his activities and contacts. When word of the recent altercation between the characters and the astral elves gets back to Hastain, the reigar decides to punish the characters for

ends chapter 4. Defeat If the characters and their allies are defeated, the reigar returns to the esthetic and commands it to demolish what’s left of the Second Wind. Enough of the ship’s air envelope

Drowned Sailors

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

toward you. The three shambling sailors are zombies, the animated corpses of sailors who died in a recent shipwreck. The characters face a choice: they can turn and fight the zombies, or they can

damage can help finish off a zombie. Runara’s Aid. In the unlikely event that the zombies defeat the adventurers, Runara comes to their rescue. The characters wake up in the temple (area A5 in Dragon’s

Drowned Sailors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

toward you. The three shambling sailors are zombies, the animated corpses of sailors who died in a recent shipwreck. The characters face a choice: they can turn and fight the zombies, or they can

. Those who succeed might recall that a particularly powerful blow (a critical hit) or radiant damage can help finish off a zombie. Runara’s Aid. In the unlikely event that the zombies defeat the

Foul Play

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

of the adventure). Dean Tullus spread the curse to several students during the recent reception, and Murgaxor is now testing his magic’s power. The one remaining opponent reacts as follows: “What… what

point, the opponent accepts blame for summoning the oni and helps the characters defeat it. Aftermath Once the danger is dealt with, the characters must decide what to do about the unconscious students

Townmaster's Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

. He’s looking for someone to head east on the Triboar Trail, where marauders have attacked several caravans near Wyvern Tor. The most recent victims reported that at least one strange goblin accompanied

encourages the characters to keep up the pressure on the Cragmaw goblins. He offers the party a 500 gp reward if they can locate Cragmaw Castle and defeat or drive off the band’s leader. Sildar suggests

Sir Vecken of the Broken Horn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Manor (or asking Arnulf the butler) reveals that Vecken still lives on Immar Street, a few blocks away from the manor. All the people in the area know Vecken and speak of him as an example of bravery

information with him, he grows thoughtful, then says that he has heard from former compatriots of recent trouble along the roads in that area. South of Waterdeep, travelers are being robbed of valuable

Phoenix District

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

baduk hall, a raised courtyard that’s the social center of the Phoenix District. Outside the shop, no evidence of the recent attack remains. Baduk Hall The baduk hall is three blocks away from Chin-Hae’s

named Bi Chin-Hae, greets everyone who enters, offering to prepare them a pot of buckwheat or jujube tea. Chin-Hae grows taciturn if asked about the recent attack near his shop or the troubles in the

4. True Entrance

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

for tracks discovers boot prints leading into the tomb. The tracks are not recent and belong to the last group of treasure seekers to enter here. 4A. First Puzzle Door A slab of worked stone blocks

Configuration 4B. Second Puzzle Door When the characters move past the first door, read: Another slab blocks the hallway twenty feet beyond the first door. An iron lever is set into the door’s surface, with a

Druid Class Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Wild Shape Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Druidic, Primal Order — 2 4 2 — — — — — — — — 2 +2 Wild Shape

. The information below details how you use those rules with Druid spells, which appear on the Druid spell list later in the class’s description. Cantrips. You know two cantrips of your choice from the

Hobgoblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash, fire bolt, ray of frost

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

Druid Class Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Wild Shape Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Druidic, Primal Order — 2 4 2 — — — — — — — — 2 +2 Wild Shape

. The information below details how you use those rules with Druid spells, which appear on the Druid spell list later in the class’s description. Cantrips. You know two cantrips of your choice from the

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