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Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
paralytic poison. When their the poison overwhelms their target, the xill snatches the victim and returns to the Ethereal. The ultimate fate of unfortunates carried off in this manner is not known, but
Kerpatis's followers. Brainwashed by his magic and set to guard his many dungeons, these fanatics are among his most dangerous followers. It is telling that the xills rarely kidnap commoners. Instead, they
Fighter
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Basic Rules (2014)
use their training as adventurers. The dungeon delving, monster slaying, and other dangerous work common among adventurers is second nature for a fighter, not all that different from the life he or she
left behind. There are greater risks, perhaps, but also much greater rewards—few fighters in the city watch have the opportunity to discover a magic flame tongue sword, for example.
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even they sometimes recruit apprentices to help them in their scams and heists. A few rogues make an honest living as locksmiths, investigators, or exterminators, which can be a dangerous job in a
an angry thieves’ guild master? Or did you leave your guild in search of bigger risks and bigger rewards? Is it greed that drives you in your adventures, or some other desire or ideal? What
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
this role, Nafas sends adventurers to distant worlds to fulfill the wishes of creatures beyond his reach. Adventurers who return to Nafas successful receive gifts as rewards. As a noble genie, Nafas
, can be heard within 3 miles of the lair as fleeting voices carried on gentle breezes.
If Nafas is destroyed, all these effects end immediately, resuming when he either gains a new body or is replaced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
delving, monster slaying, and other dangerous work common among adventurers is second nature for a fighter, not all that different from the life he or she left behind. There are greater risks, perhaps, but
also much greater rewards — few fighters in the city watch have the opportunity to discover a magic flame tongue sword, for example.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
delving, monster slaying, and other dangerous work common among adventurers is second nature for a fighter, not all that different from the life he or she left behind. There are greater risks, perhaps, but
also much greater rewards — few fighters in the city watch have the opportunity to discover a magic flame tongue sword, for example.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Why Use Riddles? Riddles are a staple of the fantasy adventure genre. Used judiciously, riddles neatly illustrate the wondrous, whimsical, and often dangerous nature of a fantasy world. A good riddle
area, or an object seem more interesting or mysterious However, using too many riddles can slow gameplay. Use them thoughtfully and sparingly. Especially tricky riddles should entail worthwhile rewards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. While Dothion rewards those who seek a quiet life, Shurrock is the paradise of those who continually challenge and better themselves. The two layers of Bytopia are often referred to as the “Twin Paradises
,” and it’s said that every action carried out on one layer has repercussions on the other—an equal and opposite reaction, though a more metaphorical than physical one. An adventure in Bytopia might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
hire the cabs of Tea Street Transit (see the “Clerks’ Ward” section). Sedan Chairs Sedan chairs are comfortable chairs carried by burly types, Humanoid or otherwise. Sedan chairs act as a citywide taxi
, but there are some places they simply won’t go—like Undersigil or unsafe parts of the Hive Ward. Heavier chairs that ferry larger customers or groups exist, carried by brawny creatures such as ogres or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
part of its original cargo and others recent invaders—Aphelion asks the party to carry out tasks on each level of the spacecraft in exchange for its assistance and rewards. Aphelion can override many
of the spacecraft’s core systems, including its arsenal of robots. Depending on how the characters respond, the computer can be a useful temporary ally or a dangerous enemy. Eventually, the party
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
to be invincible. They see the principles that define them and their deities at work every day in the world around them — nature rewards the strong and mercilessly eliminates the weak and the
represents both life and the grave. It is her worshipers that raise young orcs to be warriors, and then, at the end of their lives, take them to Yurtrus and Shargaas to be carried into death and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Stranger Things
Gifts from Sir Tristan Sir Tristan offers them huge rewards to go on this dangerous mission. Begin by offering 100 gold pieces each and let them negotiate if they want more. If the group gets too
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Types of Crime Your work as syndicate members involves more than simple street swindles or pickpocketing. A team with your skills comes together for greater purposes—more dangerous risks and far more
splendid rewards. As a group, consider the options on the Syndicate Crimes table and work with your DM to decide what kinds of work you do for the Boromar Clan. Syndicate Crimes d6 Crime 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Army Engineers (see below) 5 A curious death slaad wants to eat one of each type of draconian. If the characters help it hunt all five, it rewards them with a ring of feather falling. 6 Monster
four kapak draconians (see appendix B for both stat blocks) have orders to seek out dangerous monsters lurking in the ruins. They’ve just found an Istarian drone (see appendix B) and are preparing to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Nildar, as far away from him as possible, sending them on dangerous missions to acquire more chardalyn in and around Ten-Towns, fearing that they might usurp his throne otherwise. Xardorok rewards his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Cult Retaliation The eradication of one or more of the surface outposts of the elemental cults marks the characters as dangerous enemies. As the party continues the assault on cult strongholds in
describes the pilgrims’ garb well enough for the characters to know the pilgrims were elemental cultists. They carried a box, which had elemental symbols worked into it. The caravaner and her servants then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Random Treasure
The following pages contain tables that you can use to randomly generate treasures carried by monsters, stashed in their lairs, or otherwise hidden away. The placement of
treasure is left to your discretion. The key is to make sure the players feel rewarded for playing, and that their characters are rewarded for overcoming dangerous challenges.
Treasure Tables Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, they relish every opportunity to set flammable things alight, delighting in igniting paper, wooden structures, and explosives. Magmins are dangerous even in death, since they explode when they’re
) Fire damage. Success: Half damage.
Actions
Touch. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) Fire damage. If the target is a creature or a flammable object that isn’t being worn or carried
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
hit points. Her attack with the spear is +2 to hit for 1d6 piercing damage. Her husband is down to 2 hit points from an earlier fight. The children move at speed 20. They can be carried, but a character
gate before it is closed and barred. After characters enter the keep, raiders encircle it in increasing numbers. Rewards Besides earning experience points (XP) for raiders fought on the way to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
points. Her attack with the spear is +2 to hit for 1d6 piercing damage. Her husband is down to 2 hit points from an earlier fight. The children move at speed 20. They can be carried, but a character
characters are the last group through the gate before it is closed and barred. After characters enter the keep, raiders encircle it in increasing numbers. Rewards Besides earning experience points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
asked, you receive handsome rewards. 3 You’ve inherited a plot of land in Q’barra. If you don’t visit within a year, you’ll lose the claim. 4 Due to an unusual twist of Triumvirate law, you share the
out more dangerous adventures. 10 You’re peddling a life-extension scheme where clients are petrified by a medusa and then restored later. Zil Gnome Additionally, consider your relationship to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
competitions stand here to receive medals, wreaths, rewards, the blessings of priests, and the praise of the crowd. Outside the arena and beneath the seats are open areas and alcoves where vendors
themselves, causing dangerous accidents during competitions.
7 An archmage enchants or polymorphs innocents, forcing them to participate in brutal contests.
8 A druid uses the awaken spell on beasts in the arena to make them more capable competitors.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
behind. It’s sure to be dangerous, but the rewards defy imagination.”
The agent, Bannik Vorl (lawful neutral, human spy), can offer the following details: Bannik’s Employer. Bannik avoids naming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
should be captured so they can stand trial and potentially be sent to Neverwinter for imprisonment. Dangerous Trail Harbin posts official notices on a board beside the door of the townmaster’s hall
Iarno’s fate, Sildar rewards the party with 200 gp for eliminating the Redbrand threat. Joining the Lords’ Alliance
If the party eliminates the threat from Cragmaw Castle or uncovers Iarno’s treachery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
rewards ambition, granting its members autonomy to pursue their own interests and gain some measure of personal power or influence. In this way, the organization is a meritocracy. The Zhentarim welcomes
dangerous times as opportunities. When a merchant caravan needs an escort, a noble needs bodyguards, or a city needs trained soldiers, the Zhentarim provides the best-trained fighting forces money can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
involves guarding the beholder’s lair. Sometimes it uses gifts as rewards and incentives for exceptional minions; although it prefers to rule by coercion and fear, it understands that better results can
repurposing cursed or dangerous items as elements of traps or obstacles in its lair, especially if such an item emits an ongoing effect that it can suppress as needed with its antimagic cone. A trophy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
others. News and gossip are carried between population centers by caravans and ships that bring in supplies for trade and by traveling bards and minstrels who recount (or invent) stories to inform and
cultures, ethnicities, and races. Only in the most cosmopolitan areas does such casual acceptance extend to evil humanoid races — such as goblinoids, orcs, and drow — to say nothing of even more dangerous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
paralytic poison. When their the poison overwhelms their target, the xill snatches the victim and returns to the Ethereal. The ultimate fate of unfortunates carried off in this manner is not known, but
Kerpatis’s followers. Brainwashed by his magic and set to guard his many dungeons, these fanatics are among his most dangerous followers. It is telling that the xills rarely kidnap commoners. Instead, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
are kind to animals, considering such acts as wordless prayers. Those who must kill a dangerous natural animal or cut down trees often pray to Nylea for forgiveness, sometimes leaving food for other
, and a cerulean butterfly came to rest on his hand. Carefully, he carried the butterfly back to Nylea. She not only spared him, but blessed his house and all his descendants.
The Tragedy of Arasta
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
knowledge and treasures are protected by the most difficult and deadly challenges. For a few bold—or foolish—investigators, the rewards are worth the risk. Temple of Mystery Adventures Exploring a temple of
temple and contend with a complex trap that, over time, has developed consciousness.
8 Lead dangerous individuals into the temple and ensure they never leave.
9 Question the priest to find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
told of how those powers would increase if a magic orrery’s missing components were collected and placed within it. Unfortunately, Caerhan also never learned about the curse the orrery carried — and
the City of Splendors. The veteran dwarf adventurer located the underground tunnels leading to the shrine easily enough. He and Gorkoh braved those dangerous passages, but were separated during an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
discover a grisly scene. Evidence of a fatal battle and the presence of dangerous scavengers gives little hope of finding anyone alive. But when a handful of survivors are discovered hidden in a bolt-hole
bottom of the lake, where Netherese magic carried by the raiders wrought a terrible transformation on the drowned crew.
Mystara. Concerned by growing evidence of a Thyatian attack, Duke Stefan of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
disbanding on a monthly basis. None can possibly keep track of all the cultural conventions or the dangerous — sometimes outright evil — religious practices observed in the Outer City. As a result, Baldur’s
turbulent dangers of the sea, but also the rich rewards it can bring. The crimson flags of the ship referenced the brutal life of a pirate, blood spilled on the deck or in the water. The crisscrossing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
monthly basis. None can possibly keep track of all the foreign traditions or the dangerous — sometimes outright evil — religious practices observed in the Outer City. As a result, Baldur’s Gate has widely
the sea, but also the rich rewards it can bring. The crimson flags of the ship referenced the brutal life of a pirate, blood spilled on the deck or in the water. The crisscrossing ropes and canted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
someone else to do it. d6 Ideal 1 Respect. The thing that keeps a ship together is mutual respect between captain and crew. (Good) 2 Fairness. We all do the work, so we all share in the rewards
if I think they’re wrong. 2 I’ll say anything to avoid having to do extra work. 3 Once someone questions my courage, I never back down no matter how dangerous the situation. 4 Once I start drinking