both backs down cautious revealing

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

provoke retaliatory attacks from the creatures they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat. In a couple of situations, kobolds might

owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk. Dragon Servitors Kobolds believe that they were created by Tiamat from the blood

18. First Blood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

way down this hallway for the first time (see “Vlonwelv’s Pulpit”). Alcoves along the north wall have secret doors set into the backs of them. These doors pull open easily from this side, revealing

Able Scavengers

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

they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat. In a couple of situations, kobolds might abandon this careful approach. First, because of their

to use any such item they come across. When kobolds sense an opportunity to separate a magic item from its owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk.

44. Vault of the Beholder

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

eyes are in place, they disappear and the door grinds open and remains open henceforth. 44B. Inside the Vault When the door opens, read: The vault door grinds upward, revealing a domed, candlelit room

whatever is hiding under the black drape, with no warning or negotiation. Cautious Obo’laka thinks a beholder is hidden under the black drape and urges her host to flee at once. When he becomes aware

Horror Characteristics

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

. No door remains unopened in my presence. 5 I let people underestimate me, revealing my full competency only to those close to me. 6 I compulsively seek to collect trophies of my travels and

there. 10 I’m exceptionally cautious, planning laboriously and devising countless contingencies. 11 I have a reputation for defeating a great evil, but that’s a lie and the wicked force

Traveling to the Castle

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

carry the cult’s contraband on their backs along this portion of the trail, and their tracks can be plainly seen where the path crosses wet ground. Much of the path is through mucky, cold, knee-deep

knows for sure, so their approach is more cautious if they smell smoke. In that case, characters with passive Wisdom (Perception) scores of 10 or higher notice the approaching lizardfolk canoes before the

Path Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

the skeletons as they hiss accusations like “You fly on our backs” and “You soar on our bones.” However, the skeletons don’t understand or respond to anything the characters say. Grasping Claws. Until

a hand and says the following: “Enough!” The robed figure pushes back her hood and removes her skull mask, revealing the features of an elven woman. “Forgive the rough welcome, but it was necessary

Factions

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

their backs and in their canoes. Second, they tend the giant lizards that are used to drag or carry especially heavy loads through the mere. Third, they do most of the hunting, fishing, and gathering

solitary dragons. Rezmir is working hard to persuade them that they could gain great power by revealing their secret at the strategically correct moment. Until Tiamat’s return looks more certain, however

Factions

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

work camp to the castle on their backs and in their canoes. Second, they tend the giant lizards that are used to drag or carry especially heavy loads through the mere. Third, they do most of the

fear from most solitary dragons. Rezmir is working hard to persuade them that they could gain great power by revealing their secret at the strategically correct moment. Until Tiamat’s return looks more

Lambent Zenith Locations

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

approach and state their business. Lysan and Zastra are cautious but friendly. They have a sardonic sense of humor developed after being stranded for so long. If the characters express no hostile

survived the crash of the Lambent Zenith but now must fix her prosthetic wing In this cabin, clothes are tossed over chair backs, and open books are strewn across tables. At the back of the room

Delphi Mansion Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

secret door to swing inward, revealing a dusty room with several shelves. Lining the shelves are jars, most of which contain harmless liquids. Among these are six specimen jars, each containing one

roof has collapsed, revealing the sky. Perched atop the rubble is a hunched figure wrapped in a cloak. It gazes at the sky, unaware of you. Zala Morphus The cloaked figure is Zala Morphus, a human

Upper Level Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

. Devi carries a Sending Stone, which she uses to communicate with her good friend Mirel Astafar. Devi is cautious, patient, and brave but doesn’t take unnecessary risks. Treef Lameer. Treef is a fifteen

paraphrase the following: This unlit room contains three statues standing with their backs against the walls, forming a triangle. Each statue depicts a robed monk whose face is obscured by a sagging cowl. The

N4. Wachterhaus

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

. Eight chairs, their backs adorned with sculpted elk horns, surround the table. Arched windows made of a latticework of iron and glass look out onto the small, fog-swept estate. If the characters aim to

bookshelf that stretches along the southernmost wall is actually a secret door on hidden hinges. The bookshelf can be pulled outward, revealing an open doorway that leads to area N4q. N4q. Storage Room

Zorzula's Rest Locations

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

cautious of outsiders but gullible, and they resent Ruxithid for putting them on guard duty. A character can convince the goblins to open the door with either a successful DC 15 Charisma (Deception or

) radiant damage Storm. 13 (3d8) lightning damage Wind. 13 (3d8) force damage Once the correct sequence has been tapped, the secret door in the wall opens, revealing area Z11. Z11: Vault The stale air in

The Fissure

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

important to allow them to take rests. However, if the players become overly cautious and attempt to take a long rest after every encounter, have wandering monsters interrupt their attempts to sleep

Intelligence (Investigation) check to recognize subtle details in the stonework revealing the trap’s area. When any creature touches the double doors, including to pick the lock, each creature standing in

The Mountain Door

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

area 11 stand watch at the doors on the west side of area 3, while the orc Eye of Gruumsh from area 9 backs up the orcs in area 4 or 4a. 3. The Rift Hall The great door opens into a large hall. A

. They snarl a challenge, revealing yellowed tusks, and prepare to hurl javelins at you! Rope Bridge. The bridge is safe structurally, despite its appearance. Crossing under fire is difficult enough to

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