book boss diffusing continued reborn

Monsters in This Book

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Monsters in This Book The Stat Blocks by Challenge Rating table sorts the creatures in this book by challenge rating. Stat Blocks by Challenge Rating CR Stat Block Creature Type Chapter 1/4

10 7 Talon beast Monstrosity 21 9 Boss Augustus Monstrosity 11 9 Boss Delour Monstrosity 11 9 Gremorly’s ghost Undead 15 9 Solar Bastion knight Humanoid 10 11 Enchanting infiltrator Fey 6 11

Action-Oriented Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

Action-Oriented Creatures The solo and leader creatures presented in this book are designed to be bosses: enemies who can take on an entire party by themselves or with a handful of underlings. Rather

than simply increasing the challenge rating (an approach that often leads to underwhelming encounters), this book introduces action-oriented creatures. A powerful villain needs plenty of

Fey

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

from the town’s associated Outer Plane. Outlands Fey d4 Encounter 1 Revelers joined a group of satyrs in their festivities. As the satyrs’ celebration has continued for over a year, the revelers

makes some of the best cookies in the Outlands. 3 A pack of blink dogs tracks a band of maelephants (presented later in this book) to prevent them from spoiling lands influenced by the Upper Planes. 4 A

The Hunters' Role

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

characters die, Pharaoh Ankhtepot resurrects them (perhaps as reborn; see chapter 1). Their continued existence is contingent on searching for and finding his ka.

Gromph's Grimoire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

knowledge and power the book represents are dangerous in anyone’s hands — especially Vizeran DeVir’s, given what the characters know of him. However, the drow archmage doesn’t give up the grimoire

willingly. Finding a means to get rid of Gromph’s grimoire once and for all could be the basis for continued adventures, perhaps even leading characters into the Abyss (see “Into the Demonweb Pits

Giant Patrons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Giant Patrons Many of the adventure hooks throughout this book involve giants asking characters for help or hiring them to carry out a task. This section outlines long-term patron roles giants might

the adventure hooks and other information included here. Each of the roles described here corresponds (at least loosely) to a patron type described in that book, as shown on the Giant Patrons table

Monster Conversions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Monster Conversions Every monster in 2014 Monster Manual either appears in this book or has a CR-appropriate replacement. If you’re using material published prior to this book and are unable to

Skirmisher Minotaur Minotaur of Baphomet Monodrone Modron Monodrone Orc Tough Orc Eye of Gruumsh Cultist Fanatic Orc War Chief Tough Boss Orog Berserker Pentadrone Modron Pentadrone Poisonous Snake

Using a Stat Block

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Using a Stat Block This book is a companion to the Monster Manual and uses a similar presentation. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the introduction of the Monster

Manual before proceeding further. That book explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits—information that isn’t repeated here. The Stat Blocks by Challenge Rating table sorts

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu

. Arthur continued his thriving business and lived a quiet, contented life alone at Holrow Homestead. SECRET OF HOLROW HOMESTEAD The animals and plants that grow on and around the hill at Holrow

of Grolantor magically enhances plant and animal growth around it, resulting in rich crops and thriving livestock. Arthur never learned this secret, but he recorded his suspicions in a book in the

Goblins

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

-building, beast taming, mining, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on

the opportunity to supervise and dominate such creatures, which have no status at all. WHO'S THE BOSS? Goblins pattern the rule of their tribes after the whip-cracking rule of their god

Adventure Hooks

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Appendix B: Adventure Hooks This book is full of seeds you can use to craft adventures involving giants and the realms they inhabit. Tables (and text) in chapters 2, chapter 3, and chapter 4

Giant-Sized Schemes (chapter 3, “Adventure Models”) 50–52 Into the Giant Realms (chapter 3, “Adventure Models”) 53–54 Boss Assignments (chapter 3, “Giant Patrons”) 55–56 Financier

Monsters by Habitat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Monsters by Habitat The following tables organize the monster stat blocks in this book by habitat. These tables omit monsters that don’t inhabit natural habitats, such as many Celestials and Fiends

Boss 5 Cambion, Flesh Golem, Gladiator, Half-Dragon 6 Mage, Performer Maestro, Pirate Captain 7 Bandit Deceiver 8 Aberrant Cultist, Assassin, Berserker Commander, Death Cultist, Elemental Cultist

Sample Guild Representatives

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

lamenting the burdens of being a father of nine, he is quick to point out that the characters’ continued compliance with guild rules and regulations makes his rather difficult life “just a bitty bit

seen in the company of a young scribe, Jinny (NG female tiefling commoner), who wears spectacles and silently records notes and conversations in a small book as Hammond speaks. Hammond likes to stop by

Rillyn House

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

legacy and serving the needs of Baldur’s Gate with the riches earned during his adventuring career, he continued his mercenary explorations, seeking glory and plunder across the Sword Coast. Machil found

calling in a debt, Yvandre assumes. (In truth, Machil was murdered by agents of the Queen of Air and Darkness, who were looking for the book.) Those who accompanied Machil on his final expedition were

The Present Age

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

first indication of new turmoil came in 1482 DR, when Bhaal, the long-dead god of murder, was reborn in Baldur’s Gate amid chaos and bloodshed, leaving two of the city’s dukes and many of its citizens

, while the Dalelands became a war zone. As if to offset the drought in the south, in the autumn of 1485 the Great Rain began to fall around the Sea of Fallen Stars and continued unceasingly. While

Factions in the North

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

possibility of establishing trade relations with the giants or bribing them, if necessary, to ensure their own continued wealth and prosperity. At the same time, the Zhentarim profits by selling the services of

1487 DR, the Year of the Rune Lords Triumphant 1488 DR, the Year of Dwarvenkind Reborn 1489 DR, the Year of the Warrior Princess 1490 DR, the Year of the Star Walker’s Return 1491 DR, the

The Afterlife

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

the gods come to collect such souls and, if they are worthy, they are taken to their awaited afterlife in the deity’s domain. Occasionally, the faithful are sent back to be reborn into the world to

Crossed silver battleaxes Deep Duerra, duergar goddess of conquest and psionics LE Arcana, War Mind flayer skull Dugmaren Brightmantle, god of discovery CG Knowledge Open book Dumathoin, god of buried

Red Larch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

caravan that came from Beliard through Westbridge, arriving in Red Larch two days ago. The caravan continued south without Zomith, but she can confirm that she brawled with Mirabaran guards from the

seen his boss Ilmeth Waelvur disappear into a hidden tunnel in the back of the work yard. He’s also seen other people sneak in after dark and follow Ilmeth to wherever they go, although everyone else

Headquarters Features

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

limited. A foe might become distracted the first time a ghostly figure appears in a haunted tavern, but the quality of the illusion is such that it doesn’t stand up to continued scrutiny. Cosmetic effects

in chapter 1 of this book. Part of that feel comes from the substantial benefits that characters gain from franchise features and company positions — mechanical boons, magic items, access to powerful

Hive Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

webbing. The building belongs to the Spite Spinners, a gang of arachnid bandits and their boss, a darkweaver (see Morte’s Planar Parade). Hive Ward Factions The following factions are headquartered

Parade), serves as the Gatehouse’s resident expert on the negative effects of planar magic. Hailing from the gate-town of Bedlam (detailed in chapter 3 of this book), Althax is a wise and compassionate

Briny Maze Locations

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

Temporal Lobe Creatures in this area can magically understand all signed or spoken communication. A spherical creature with eyestalks hovers at the back of this alcove. A large, open book rests on a

three-foot-high lump of sickly, organic material that rises naturally from the floor. A spectator named Jomlus reads from the book. Jomlus is a slow and pedantic speaker, but it’s not aggressive

Lower Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

piece of parchment or revert to his normal thickness. In his flattened form, he can slide under doors, roll himself up, or even fold himself into the pages of a book. The butler knows the palace’s

counsel Zybilna on matters concerning demons and the Abyss Snitcher, a goblin boss (neutral) with dragonfly wings that grant a flying speed of 40 feet and the ability to hover, who brings news from other

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