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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
Adventure Hooks If the prospect of claiming Iggwilv’s hoard isn’t enough to persuade the characters to undertake this quest, you can further motivate the party with either of the following adventure
hooks: Iggwilv’s Rival. An archmage who was once embroiled in a heated rivalry with Iggwilv has reason to believe she isn’t dead. The archmage recruits the characters to search the Lost Caverns for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Targor Bloodsword, a hobgoblin with 20 hit points. Targor also has two wolves as pets. The hobgoblins have no treasure, but 1d4 of them carry bloody sacks, each containing a severed elf head. The severed
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Avernus abhors the structure and has surrounded it in a bloody scab, earning it the name the Bleeding Citadel. This scab has also engulfed a demon named Crokek’toeck that was sent by the demon lord
and travel to the past, where they are tested in a conflict between Zariel and Yeenoghu.
Claiming the Sword
For characters of level 12
After their sojourn to Idyllglen, the adventurers return
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
with some secondary villains, culminating in a bloody confrontation at a noble estate. In chapter 4, the characters race to find the gold. The encounters in this chapter and the order in which they
goal is to prevent the gold from falling into the hands of the bad guys. If all goes well, some of the gold will find its way into the characters’ pockets. Characters will have a hard time claiming it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Mist Talismans: Arms marked with the Blood Falcon, bloody spear head, correspondence from Lekar, sample of zombie flesh The days of the living are numbered in Falkovnia. The people would flee if they
upon Lekar’s walls. The people might want to abandon their homes, but Vladeska Drakov will not know defeat. FALKOVNIAN CHARACTERS
Characters from Falkovnia have good reason to be in other domains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
any reason other than to break into the Vault of Dragons. Esvele is willing to bring them on as business partners, allowing them access to the vault (preferably when there aren’t guild
offers to help the characters obtain the keys needed to unlock the Vault of Dragons and insists on accompanying them during their first foray into the vault, claiming all the while that she’s capable of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
useful, claiming to have been trapped in the circle by the archmage after failing to convince Gromph not to cast his spell (a lie). The demon tries to get the characters to free it by breaking the
yochlol. The yochlol knows that Gromph’s inability to harness the faerzress is the reason why the ritual failed, but it doesn’t know Gromph’s present whereabouts. If the characters ask “Y’lara” what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
ago, claiming to be followers of a benevolent deity they called the Scaled Mother. They were friendly, the opposite of other yuan-ti that the grippli had encountered and fought with. These yuan-ti
expressed interest in excavating and restoring the previous site of the grippli village, a mile from its present location. Pond Mother saw no reason to refuse them, since their motives were seemingly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
opposite to the thessalhydra’s zone, and for good reason. The human heart that sits within the construct is magically connected to the thessalhydra, tapping into the power of the Infernal Machine components
. Destroying the construct or claiming all the Infernal Machine components is the only way to end this effect. The thessalheart construct has a telepathic bond to Thessalar, who becomes aware of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
learned to the constables there. Shortly thereafter, the characters receive a visit from Barnibus Blastwind and Saeth Cromley (see appendix B), who have no reason to suspect the characters are lying
more than a tenday by agents of the Black Network. Most of the Zhents were killed during a bloody revolt led by Lord Gralhund himself. The Zhent leader, Urstul Floxin, was among those who got away
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
farming implements have the same statistics as scimitars. Any character who engages the farmers sees their eyes swirl with crimson, resembling bloody, unshed teardrops. Characters have no way of knowing it
characters do the same, the attackers target them. Only one local holds their ground: a surprised woman named Aunt Dellie (commoner). She clearly recognizes some of the strange farmers and tries to reason
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
heirs to the old Alagondar royal line are known to exist, and many believe that the line is ended. Lord Neverember, taking no chances, quietly pays off or disposes of anyone claiming a connection to the
others little reason to visit the area. Sword Mountains These steep, craggy, snow-capped mountains are home to scattered tribes of orcs as well as other monsters. Icespire Peak is the tallest among
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
inspire some youngsters to take such risks. Whatever the reason, from time to time a halfling feels the call of adventure and sets off with a walking staff, a satchel, and a few biscuits. The first
into the world involves risking one’s life or claiming great riches. An adventure for a halfling could mean traveling with a caravan, sneaking on board a tall ship, serving as a messenger for a lord, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
harm the characters. He knows that Strahd has brought them to Barovia for a reason and doesn’t want to thwart Strahd’s plans for them. His calm, pleasant demeanor changes if they become hostile or if
can’t be convinced otherwise. The Abbot shares his beliefs openly, claiming that his decisions are based on the Morninglord’s guidance. He will give visitors a tour of the abbey if they seem friendly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Eternal Flame priests (see chapter 7) claiming to be Aylbrith and Ingulf, posing as druids of the Circle of the Scarlet Moon. They have a captured brown bear with them to improve their disguise. They
warmly greet visitors who aren’t obviously hostile, asking questions to determine the characters’ reason for visiting Scarlet Moon Hall. If the characters aren’t mollified by their claims, the cultists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Pack Lord Most war bands are led by pack lords. These champions of Yeenoghu curry their lord’s favor with living sacrifices. They mark their hides with bloody runes, which sometimes grant supernatural
touched by Yeenoghu and turns into a flind itself. The death or disappearance of a flind for any other reason causes a war band to descend into brutal infighting. Sometimes a new leader emerges from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Warfare in the name of Maglubiyet isn’t conducted like the raiding of orcs or the wanton slaughter of gnolls. It is instead a practice of claiming territory and subjugating people. Those who surrender to
the host do the goblinoids resort to slaughter and slavery to empty it of enemies. A host that gains many victories might end up claiming vast amounts of territory and eventually become a true nation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
their emotions and instincts rather than out of reason and logic. Only certain charismatic orcs, those who have been directly touched by the will and might of Gruumsh, have the capacity to control the
devises the strategies that allow the forces of Gruumsh to dominate the battle and fill their war wagons with plunder and severed heads. Ilneval stands with his bloody sword, calling to those who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
that the quest was in some way part of their greater purpose. The Raven Queen’s reason for communing in this way is a matter of some dispute. Some sages posit that she is using people as pawns in an
. But to this day, all his attempts to gain a foothold there have been thwarted.
Because of his obsession with usurping the Raven Queen, and claiming the Fortress of Memories, Vecna has embroiled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
mixology, Oganath serves a myriad of magic drinks at the bar: Blazing Bloody Jack (Costs 100 Talons). Motes of coagulated, red juice are suspended throughout this amber-colored cocktail, which tastes
lair. Unless the characters provide a compelling reason to enter, Drekarvynix attacks them. The red dragon doesn’t pursue the characters back through the tunnel to Dragon’s Pride.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. On a success, the character sees one redcap passing a bloody pouch to another redcap, who tucks it in a pocket. This pouch contains Barnabas’s tooth. A character who moves within reach of the redcap
Feywild, courtesy of powerful fey with whom she has struck bargains. For this reason, the night hag has no concern for the well-being of her redcap and madcap minions. See appendix D for more information
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
bloody bodies of Kalaman’s council members slump in high-backed chairs and across the room’s large table. At a position of honor opposite the door, Governor Calof Miat’s body is transfixed to his chair
possessed. Now, he delights in jumping from body to body, using and disposing of the living as he pleases. Personality Trait. “I might be dead, but there’s no reason I can’t live it up a little.” Ideal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
stockade to protect the settlement around the harbor, claiming rule over the town that by then was being called “Nimoar’s Hold, the Town of Waters Deep.” War between orcs and elves in lands farther north
drove hordes of trolls south to claw at the fledgling city, and amid this danger, Nimoar died of old age. Many bloody struggles unfolded between local folk and trolls, until the magic of a youth named
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the buildings are strewn with trash and filth. Harmless rats scurry around every corner.
Banners. Hanging from several structures are tattered yellow banners bearing Azrok’s sigil, a bloody handprint
visiting Skullport, claiming that it’s not safe for adventurers. It also tells them an Undermountain secret, hoping they’ll be lured away by the mystery. Draw a card from the Secrets Deck (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Great Hall Characters who enter this hall for the first time notice the following: The floor is strewn with bodies. Two thugs holding bloody maces stand over them. The sound of fighting can be heard
years ago.) Corpses. Lying about the room are the bodies of eight guards wearing bloody and tattered House Gralhund livery over their chain shirts, as well as two dead Zhents in black leather armor. All
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
others await death at the hands of the drow or their pets. Regardless of what they might think of the adventurers — and each other — outside the slave pens, all the NPCs have good reason to cooperate in
secretly believes he is the living incarnation of the derro god Diinkarazan — an avatar of murder offering bloody sacrifices to create a path of carnage through the Underdark for his people to follow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
an elderly male human; the other, a young female tiefling. Both are covered in bloody gashes, and neither is moving. In the middle of the room is a sturdy wooden chair with a bloody whip draped over it
, unarmored brute with a greatclub and a scarred face — towers above his opponent but is gravely wounded. The smaller figure is muscular and bare-chested. He clutches a bloody dagger in one hand and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
a metallic object, coming from the other side of the opening. The hall outside this place is tinged a bloody red by the light emitted from the lava pool and the flaming gas jets that are found inside
dwarves, gnolls, orcs, trolls, halflings, ogres, goblins, and other creatures among the crowd. Those near the front of the line are being torn apart and the bloody gobbets eaten as dainty morsels. 11
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Akannathi clan who has as much influence in Skytower Shelter as Arn does, and once her sight is restored, she can gently persuade him to listen to reason. With her help, the characters can convince
century chronicle the souring of the friendship between the two goliath clans, with scenes showing warriors of Wyrmdoom Crag slaying griffons followed by bloody skirmishes between the goliath clans on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
to Vaprak, a rapacious god of strength and hunger worshiped by ogres and trolls, out of desperation. Vaprak likes to tempt frost giants with dreams of glory followed by nightmares of bloody cannibalism
surface as punishment. Regardless of the reason, if they don’t take shelter under stone, such individuals can become dreamwalkers. Dreamwalkers occupy an odd place of respect outside of stone giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
can stop the druids’ attacks by claiming to be allies of Claugiyliamatar and succeeding on a DC 15 Charisma (Deception) check made as an action. The druids lead characters they believe to be allies
black with age beyond mortal reason. She stares into four glowing crystal balls, her serpentine face curled into a wicked scowl around a humanoid femur bone poking out between her teeth. Attacking such a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
merchants. For some, it’s the reason they come to Red Larch. Chansyrl’s is a steady supplier for many a settlement up and down the Long Road. Key NPCs. Phaendra Chansyrl (female Tethyrian human scout
openly take power. If bothered by nosy adventurers, Dornan tells them he’s heard stories of a lost treasure and mysterious villains lurking in Tricklerock Cave (see the “Bloody Treasure” encounter in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
wretch. Bloody thing could grow up to be a demon lord one day.”
— Emirikol the Chaotic
Manes
Small fiend (demon), chaotic evil
Armor Class 9
Hit Points 9 (2d6 + 2)
Speed 20 ft.
STR
within 1 mile of each other. While the quasit is within 10 feet of its master, the master shares the quasit’s Magic Resistance trait. At any time and for any reason, the quasit can end its service as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Often in legends these contests are bloody battles, but some tales have the brothers acting side by side on grand adventures. Surtur is seen as the more clever of the two, and fire giants emulate his
more by Surtur’s well-crafted gifts than by the trophy heads Thrym laid at his feet. For this reason, frost giants bear more ill will toward Annam than most other giants do.
Unlike his brothers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
as they enter. The tapestries displayed between the torches are rendered in bloody colors and show victorious fire giants. The door guard is hidden in the alcove (area 1A). 1A. Alcove The tapestry
is vacant (Obmi is very clever). He can see through the door by means of a peephole, and if he sees intruders who are battling the gnolls and winning he will yell for them to help him, claiming to be