borders bard diffusing climbing raiders

Minotaurs

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

—who demands that his children display both courage and honor on the battlefield. While the cruel minotaurs are primarily encountered as raiders on the borders of Droaam, honorable minotaurs often work

Badlands of Phoberos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Iroas, crisscross the rocky badlands. As minotaurs prove adept at navigating such natural mazes, they often make camp in these crags, hidden from the sun and heat. A variety of other raiders and

Mogis-worshiping raiders make brutal sacrifices and endlessly quarrel, their war cries echoing through the canyon. The Stratian Front Soldiers from the Akroan army monitor Phoberos and patrol the

Major Items, Uncommon

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

of missile snaring Wondrous item Yes Gloves of swimming and climbing Wondrous item Yes Gloves of thievery Wondrous item No Hat of disguise Wondrous item Yes Headband of intellect Wondrous item Yes

Helm of telepathy Wondrous item Yes Instrument of the bards (Doss lute) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Instrument of the bards (Fochlucan bandore) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Instrument of the bards (Mac-Fuirmidh

Prisoners

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

can answer his questions. Leaving the keep through the front gate is out of the question—too many raiders watch it. Other options are waiting for a cloud to cover the moon before climbing down ropes

Prisoners Governor Nighthill would like to interrogate some of the raiders. “I’d give anything to know what we’re up against, and why. For that, we need prisoners. A commander, even a low-ranking one

Prisoners

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

can answer his questions. Leaving the keep through the front gate is out of the question—too many raiders watch it. Other options are waiting for a cloud to cover the moon before climbing down ropes

Prisoners Governor Nighthill would like to interrogate some of the raiders. “I’d give anything to know what we’re up against, and why. For that, we need prisoners. A commander, even a low-ranking one

Leaving the Vault

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

male Turami human bard; see appendix B), Vevette Blackwater (CE female Tethyrian human swashbuckler; see appendix B), and three Zhent thugs. If Agorn and Vevette were killed or otherwise disposed of

the dragon in Hlam’s presence gain advantage on their Charisma (Persuasion) checks. Zhentarim. The Doom Raiders (see appendix B) arrive to help secure the vault, less any members who have been

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

climbing, so no die roll is needed under normal circumstances. If characters are in a hurry, a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check is needed to make the climb without falling. If characters

are concerned about keeping quiet, then a successful DC 10 Dexterity (Stealth) check ensures that no rocks break loose and rattle down. Tents. The raiders live in circular huts made from closely spaced

8. Klarg's Cave

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

8. Klarg’s Cave The leader of the goblinoids insists on keeping the bulk of the raiders’ stolen goods in his den. The Cragmaws’ plunder from the last month of raiding and ambushing caravans is here

Chimney. A niche in the western wall forms the top of a shaft that descends 30 feet to area 3. See that area for information on climbing the natural chimney. Supplies. The piles of sacks and crates

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

. The cliffs have handholds and footholds for climbing, so no die roll is needed under normal circumstances. If characters are in a hurry, a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check is needed to make

the climb without falling. If characters are concerned about keeping quiet, then a successful DC 10 Dexterity (Stealth) check ensures that no rocks break loose and rattle down. Tents. The raiders live

Inside the Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

night. When the cultists began grabbing people, she used disguise self to imitate a cultist, and then snuck away here to hide. She thought about climbing out the window but is afraid the fall might kill

captives taken by cultists were impaled on the doors: the inn’s owner, Martisha Vinetalker, was dragged into the basement, and a local bard, Tarbin Tul, was taken away on horseback. Cray thinks the

Bitter Grievances

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

that the war is over, many Aundairians believe Queen Aurala should reclaim the Eldeen Reaches, whether through diplomacy or force. Breland and Droaam Monstrous raiders from the western wilderness have

bands; some independent war bands have even crossed the Talenta Plains to raid across the borders of Karrnath and Q’barra. High King Vadallia insists that these are the actions of individual soldiers

Creature Encounters

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

if the characters are resting 3 Carrion crawler 4–5 Escaped slaves 6–7 Fungi 8–9 Giant fire beetles 10–11 Giant “rocktopus” 12 Mad creature 13 Ochre jelly 14–15 Raiders 16 Scouts 17 Society of

as a rock formation, and it tends to lurk in crevices and fissures, attacking smaller creatures that wander near. It has a walking speed of 20 feet and a climbing speed of 10 feet, loses its Hold

Shadow Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

short-lived relationships, though, as most shadow dragons can scarcely bear the bleakness of their own existence. Shadow Dragon Wyrmling Connections d6 Connected Creatures 1 A bard befriends

has fallen under the sway of a young shadow dragon, and their obeisance borders on fanaticism. 4 A young shadow dragon shares a lair with a cloaker; the cloaker leaves the dragon alone but hunts

Class Training

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

me push beyond my limitations. 6 My anger needed to be channeled into battle, or I risked becoming an indiscriminate killer. Bard d6 I became a bard because … 1 I awakened my latent bardic

abilities through trial and error. 2 I was a gifted performer and attracted the attention of a master bard who schooled me in the old techniques. 3 I joined a loose society of scholars and orators to learn

Kruphix's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Kruphix’s Champions Alignment: Usually neutral Suggested Classes: Bard, cleric, druid, monk, ranger, wizard Suggested Cleric Domains: Knowledge, Trickery Suggested Backgrounds: Hermit, outlander

out of situations that seem morally straightforward, such as refusing to help a squad of hoplites finish off a band of vicious raiders. Kruphix’s Devotee Piety 3+ Kruphix trait As a devotee of Kruphix

The Doom Raiders

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

The Doom Raiders The Doom Raiders were five unscrupulous adventurers who liked to plunder lich lairs (called “dooms” by some). They gave up adventuring to join the Black Network and came to Waterdeep

save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, mending, minor illusion, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds

Building a Dungeon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

–18 Neutral evil 19–20 Chaotic evil NPC Class d20 Class 1 Barbarian 2 Bard 3–4 Cleric 5 Druid 6–7 Fighter 8 Monk 9 Paladin 10 Ranger 11–14 Rogue 15 Sorcerer 16 Warlock 17–20 Wizard Dungeon

Abandoned due to plague 5–8 Conquered by invaders 9–10 Creators destroyed by attacking raiders 11 Creators destroyed by discovery made within the site 12 Creators destroyed by internal conflict 13 Creators

Geographic Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

their habitats. The Dreadwood Long a home of horrid monsters and vicious raiders, the Dreadwood hides within its borders a multitude of terrors. Keoland maintains ranger patrols that sweep through the

trees and great swarms of biting insects. None but the desperate venture into this place, making it the ideal hiding place for outlaws or raiders. Stinging Insects. The vast number of mosquitoes and

Cragmaw Hideout Locations

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

between the two escarpments. It strikes at any creature that disturbs it, which includes characters scrambling up the slope. A climbing character with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 13 or

goblin on the bridge waits to see if the first flood got rid of all the intruders before calling for the second flood to be released. H6: Goblin Den The Cragmaw raiders stationed in the hideout use this

Dwarves of the Multiverse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

their gods’ traditions and teachings. Mountain dwarves maintain a strong martial tradition. They know that the great wealth they accumulate in their vaults makes them prime targets for raiders. As a

deity’s influence weakened Bhaerynden and left it vulnerable to the dark elves that threatened its borders. That claim might well be true, but shield dwarf scholars point out that those who abandoned

Searching for Dran Enterprises

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

first glance, the city’s reputation as a den for pirates and raiders appears well earned. Just ahead of you, a wagon has broken down in front of a tavern. The elderly human driver calls out for help

helping the bard land a paying gig at a tavern, or seeking out one of the Ships or the loremasters of the Arcane Brotherhood to learn of his father. Helping Dabahl could lead to an encounter with a guild

Tu'narath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Tu’narath They call it the City of Death. I would mock such a tired excuse for a name, but if it fits, who am I to argue? — Gimble, gnome bard When the githyanki fled from the illithids

that are ripped from the worlds of other planes. Many githyanki raiders have a particular obsession for architecture, which they satisfy by seizing buildings from the Material Plane and other locales

Hirelings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

. Ctenmiir’s coffin has a speed of 30 feet and a climbing speed of 10 feet, and protects the vampire from sunlight even as it prevents him from escaping his servitude. Though Ctenmiir is able to speak

ignored as he attacks them. Garret Levistusson CN male tiefling bard/rogue The Cartophile’s first choice to join the characters’ expedition, Garret is an untrustworthy bon vivant and magpie. His mapmaking

The Mountain Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

chambers that protect the entrance to their realm. The place is still well fortified, even to this day. This former dwarven strongpoint is now occupied by a band of orc raiders, led by a fierce ogre who

calls himself Great Ulfe. These raiders emerge from the Mountain Door to hunt and pillage in the surrounding area. To keep their lair secure, the orcs have blocked access to the lower levels of

Magic Paintings

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

extradimensional chamber’s walls, floors, ceilings, and doors are impervious to damage. A creature can leave an extradimensional chamber and return to the manor by climbing through the chamber’s window

is cold and fresh. A hostile roc takes up much of the room and attacks intruders on sight. It’s sustained by magic and is too big to leave the room. If killed, the roc is not replaced. The Bard and the Beholder

Elturgard

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

threats from all around. The wilderness to the south is home to ravenous monsters, and the serpent kingdom of Najara to the north routinely sends agents — both raiders and spies — to test the strength of

note are located within the borders of Elturgard. I describe three of them briefly here. Berdusk. A large population of artisans drives the activity in the city of Berdusk. Its native nobility, the so

The Greyhawk Setting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

temples of its many gods, several organizations operate across national borders in pursuit of their goals. Some of these organizations could serve as patrons or allies of adventurers in a Greyhawk

, foragers Unicorn horn Erythnul, the Many Pandemonium Raiders, bandits, berserkers Blood drop Fharlanghn, the Dweller on the Horizon Outlands Travelers Circle crossed by a curved horizon line Heironeous the

The Glitterhame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

target prone, then snaps at it with its powerful jaws to gulp it down. Treasure. The two chests contain a total of 2,200 sp. One holds a potion of climbing, and the other a potion of water breathing

tunneled into the dwarven stronghold. The cavern they emerged in now serves as a guard post and a mustering point for troglodyte raiders. The tunnel in the northern end of the area runs about 500 feet and

Areas of the Sanctum

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

swashbuckler; see appendix B) and Agorn Fuoco (NE male Turami human bard; see appendix B). Vevette is relaxing in a chair, while Agorn strums a lyre. An alabaster staircase ascends 10 feet to area E9

the following features: The area is split into two levels, with alabaster steps climbing 3 feet to a smaller raised platform overlooking the larger area. The platform is bare except for three golden

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

individual. While Goodnight is always looking for new performers, at the moment he needs more than just a talented bard or contortionist. The cost of putting on his outrageous shows has landed him deep in

all mapped caverns are accessible only from the river, and even just climbing into a tunnel mouth or steering a boat inside can be deadly as the current attempts to smash vessels against the cliffs

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

looking for new performers, at the moment he needs more than just a talented bard or contortionist. The cost of putting on his outrageous shows has landed him deep in debt, and his compulsive need to

Baldur’s Gate, to date all mapped caverns are accessible only from the river, and even just climbing into a tunnel mouth or steering a boat inside can be deadly as the current attempts to smash vessels

Monastery Locations

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

them out of the monastery. They know that Jurth carries the keys to the pens, and that he can be found in the guardroom to the north (area M18). If questioned, they tell stories of raiders wearing

prone. While the stairs are collapsed, climbing back up requires a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. Typically, the Black Earth cultists shove victims down the stairs and pull the lever

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

is unable to move. If the check fails by 5 or more, a slab of masonry below the character shifts, dumping the character into a debris-lined cavity. Climbing back out requires a successful DC 10

, considering the duty an honor. The guards pay particular attention to the door that leads to area 24, which is along the route traditionally used by goblin raiders. These kobolds react to the character’s

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