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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
the laboratories of the Simic.
Centaurs celebrate life and growth, and the birth of a foal is always cause for festivities. At the same time, they revere the traditions of the past, and among both
Centaurs’ given names are passed down through family lines. The name bestowed on a new foal is typically the name of the most recently deceased family member of the same gender, keeping alive the
Ranger
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grouse and whine about the hardships of the wild, rangers respond with some mixture of amusement, frustration, and compassion. But they quickly learn that other adventurers who can carry their own weight
destroy your home village? Or did you see too much of the destruction these monsters cause and commit yourself to reining in their depredations? Is your adventuring career a continuation of your work
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Entering the Village As the characters progress into the village, read the following: In the distance, a slender figure tends to the wounded villagers, who respond with heartfelt gratitude. As the
is now an olvidado—a deceased person who remained behind after the Night of the Remembered. Rufina doesn’t know how or why they don’t pass on to the afterlife. Although beings like Rufina are uncommon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Chromatic Dragons Severin and his supporters intend to use the ancient draconic artifact known as the Draakhorn to rally the chromatic dragons to Tiamat’s cause. However, chromatic dragons are
dragons respond to the Draakhorn’s rumbling moan and journey to the Well of Dragons—a migration that inspires alarm and panic in people across Faerûn. Characters and players should seldom be allowed to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Chromatic Dragons Severin and his supporters intend to use the ancient draconic artifact known as the Draakhorn to rally the chromatic dragons to Tiamat’s cause. However, chromatic dragons are
dragons respond to the Draakhorn’s rumbling moan and journey to the Well of Dragons—a migration that inspires alarm and panic in people across Faerûn. Characters and players should seldom be allowed to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Chromatic Dragons Severin and his supporters intend to use the ancient draconic artifact known as the Draakhorn to rally the chromatic dragons to Tiamat’s cause. However, chromatic dragons are
dragons respond to the Draakhorn’s rumbling moan and journey to the Well of Dragons—a migration that inspires alarm and panic in people across Faerûn. Characters and players should seldom be allowed to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
“Random Encounters” (above) for guidelines on how the giant ice toads respond to intruders. The characters’ best chance to avoid a fight in this area — and to keep the toads from alerting the ice
trolls — is to win the ice toads to their cause by treating with their leader, Marfulb. The average ice toad is smart, but their leader Marfulb is exceptional (Intelligence 13). Her knack for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
voice from beneath the tree stump. “Has that horror been banished? Is she finally gone? Set things right. Set me free!”
If the characters respond to the voice, the speaker shares the following
him to cause the flood in Sagorpur. Now that Jijibisha is gone, touching any blessed shankha to the tree stump will release him. Using either the Riverine’s Shankha or the magical shankha Plabon gifted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
“Random Encounters” (earlier in this chapter) for guidelines on how the giant ice toads respond to intruders. The characters’ best chance to avoid a fight in this area—and to keep the toads from
alerting the ice trolls—is to win the ice toads to their cause by treating with their leader, Marfulb. The average ice toad is smart, but their leader Marfulb is exceptional (Intelligence 13). Her knack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
business they have at the house on the far side of the village. However the characters respond, Sarusanda says she is also going to the building. “The locals call it Death House,” she says. “Perhaps we
, she’ll consider her work done. To this end, she invites the characters to join her cause. Regardless of whether the characters cooperate with Sarusanda or ignore her, their interaction with her now affect subsequent meetings with her inside Death House.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
frost on winter ponds and rouse the buds in springtime. They cause flowers to sparkle with summer dew, and color the leaves with the blazing hues of autumn.
Pixie Dust. When pixies fly visibly, a shower
visitors respond with hostility, the pixies give them a wide berth. If the visitors are good natured, the pixies are likely to be emboldened and more friendly. The fey might even emerge and offer to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
commonly, a transgression against its tomb, treasures, lands, or former loved ones will cause a mummy to rise.
“Before opening a sarcophagus, light a torch.”
— X the Mystic’s 7th rule of dungeon
survival
The Punished. Once deceased, an individual has no say in whether or not its body is made into a mummy. Some mummies were powerful individuals who displeased a high priest or pharaoh, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
and multifaceted gemstones. Subtle enchantments cause the carvings of gemstones to glitter like genuine gems. Darkness The crypt isn’t illuminated, and its denizens rely on darkvision to see. Area
Although many dead are buried here, nothing indicates the names of the deceased. The temple’s followers believed that Dumathoin gives the Talhund new, secret names in death, so their mortal names aren’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
the Simic. Centaurs celebrate life and growth, and the birth of a foal is always cause for festivities. At the same time, they revere the traditions of the past, and among both the Gruul and the
passed down through family lines. The name bestowed on a new foal is typically the name of the most recently deceased family member of the same gender, keeping alive the memory — and, the centaurs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
carts from one track to another.
Ghosts. The shades of long-deceased inhabitants of the city, from the time of the Delzoun of old, haunt many of the tunnels and hallways of Gauntlgrym. These spectral
out of the way of the living. From time to time, the characters might run into a dwarven ghost who warns them away from a place of danger, or confront a less beneficial creature such as a shadow or specter. King Bruenor has decreed the restless dead be left alone for now unless they cause problems.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
first mission is to do whatever the Keepers of the Flame ask them to — but to report to Themberchaud before reporting to them. The dragon doesn’t wait for the characters to respond, since his ego can’t
to cause the disturbance. The Keepers have identified a Gray Ghost agent — a derro called Droki, who carries messages and supplies for the thieves’ guild (see “Droki” in the “Blade Bazaar” section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
easily. Lodged inside her is the spirit of a deceased adventuring companion—a lawful good shield dwarf fighter named Vlax Brawnanvil. The spirit of Vlax takes control of Warden Marthannis once or twice
becomes moody and temperamental, though never resorts to violence without good cause. Warden Marthannis knows that to rid herself of Vlax’s spirit, she must visit the Brawnanvil crypts in Gauntlgrym, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text.
The guards are Bartho and Gala. The characters must respond to the guards and say whether they mean well or
guard who hopes to ascend in rank, might involve you describing her dutiful posture or no-nonsense expression. You might tell the players that she cautions the characters not to cause trouble as they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
little they know about her plans or Dragon’s Blessing. Any investigation of the bodies in the room reveals them to be humans and dwarves, some only a few months deceased. A character who succeeds on a DC
Secretary then hesitates, and the image wavers. “Zhong Yin, I will not be retrieving you as planned,” she says. “I am sorry.”
The image flickers, then vanishes.
Any attempt to respond to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
result, some warlike triton communities respond with periodic strikes against sailors and fishing vessels. Others believe that turnabout is fair play and so venture onto land to hunt for meat, steal
the wall to reach its target. Spells that deal cold damage that pass through the wall cause the area of the wall they pass through to freeze solid (at least a 5-foot-square section is frozen). Each 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
artificer’s inventions might include items such as a lock box that opens with a verbal command or a series of gestures, a clockwork critter designed to respond to simple commands, or a common magic item (such
. Failure is part of the eventual solution and something to be celebrated. A truly epic failure might be cause for a great celebration in the community.
Tunnel Vision When they are at work, rock gnomes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the room, though they continue to respond to characters engaging them in conversation even during the fight. (If a character attempts to seize the component, see “The Missing Component,” below
creatures do not know why Lottie did this. “It is best not to cross Lottie. She destroys all who dare rise against her.” If the creatures believe the characters’ cause is just (or at least coincidentally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
surface of the water, the vortex manifests as a half-mile-wide whirlpool powerful enough to drag ships to their doom.) The sinkhole has a drain at the bottom. Plugging the drain would cause the vortex
sleeping in area 10 awaken and respond to any loud disturbance here. 9. Sparring Chamber Mirran uses this air-filled room to practice her sparring. A giant-sized dummy made from the mast, sails, and rigging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
cause enough for concern). That member then offers to escort them through the complex, convincing other members of the Scaly Eye to not attack the characters and pointing out other hazards.
Scaly
walls of this hall, each with the name of a deceased Scaly Eye member carved beneath their tomb. Whenever a Scaly Eye member dies, Lhammaruntosz carves a new niche in the wall. Telna Urkil, the ghost of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
hidden chambers. Swashbuckling Conflicts. Conflicts like these highlight the themes of a swashbuckling campaign: Inherited Antagonists. A character inherits a magic item from a deceased relative
. Poorly armed and disorganized subjects of a tyrant revolt. Invaders. A militaristic nation invades its benevolent neighbors. Pawns in a Game. A war rages on for decades, its original cause all but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
famed sisters is cause for her to cut short whatever conversation may be in progress at the time. Her relationship with the current Blackstaff, Vajra Safahr, is cordial, but the two are seldom seen in
legal to bury the deceased. It is used by many citizens as a public park during the day, a lovely green space of pretty mausoleums and grand statues in which to escape the city’s hustle and bustle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
island never gets visitors. The characters’ arrival is cause for a peculiar but earnest celebration. 4 The island’s leader is a long-lost relative or friend of a character’s family. Wild Island
Nature reigns on wild islands. The creatures on the island respond to the ebb and flow of the natural world rather than trying to tame the environment. Wild Island Features d6 Feature 1 A waterfall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
toward the myconids, one violet fungus attacks them, extending long tendrils that cause immediate rot when they touch living flesh. Read this text: As you advance into the cave, a sickly looking mushroom
a meld, experiencing a shared transcendent state. The two conscious myconids move quickly to confront any intruders who aren’t escorted by other myconids, and they respond with violence to any threat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
pillars, their seemingly dead eyes open wide as if in a state of intense focus.
Silver Pillars. Exuding enchantment magic that dulls will and perception, the silver pillars cause any creature in the
during the following round. The residents of the other cells take 1d4 + 1 rounds to respond (roll separately for each). The occupants of the cells are as follows: Cell A. A Red Wizard illusionist
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
shallow grave containing the body of a dead blink dog laid out on a reed litter. The dogs howl sadly while solemnly placing gifts for their deceased companion to enjoy in its afterlife. If the ceremony
away to safety before the mists enveloped Prismeer, but he was too old to keep up with them. The centaur doesn’t know the cause of the realm’s impending destruction. If the characters seem kind, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
blood, lie on any tables not occupied by the characters when they wake. Deceased commoners collected from Sigil, the corpses carry nothing of value. Treasure. The shelf along the far wall contains a
remains blank on each of the characters’ death certificates: their cause of death. M10: Hallway The stairway in this musty hallway ascends to a cellar door at the edge of the Mortuary’s grounds near
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the intruders, as though nature herself were aiding the halflings’ cause. On nights when the moon is full, especially during the planting and harvesting seasons, the elders tell stories about Sheela
existence. He holds aloft a magic lantern that protects him on his journeys. With his black hound leading the way, Urogalan scours the multiverse and shepherds deceased halflings to their eternal home
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
). Another thirty to seventy are in the immediate area, close enough to respond within fifteen minutes to the beating of the drum in the barbican. The bullywugs already believe themselves to be lords of the
lizardfolk probably could not have been maneuvered into making common cause with the bullywugs. Characters should not encounter either of these dragons face to face in this adventure (they are likely to meet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
in the immediate area, close enough to respond within fifteen minutes to the beating of the drum in the barbican. The bullywugs already believe themselves to be lords of the mere, and they act like it
not have been maneuvered into making common cause with the bullywugs. Characters should not encounter either of these dragons face to face in this adventure (they are likely to meet in The Rise of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
basin is near the slab. Wall carvings show dwarves reverently tending to the dead.
Specially trained attendants prepared deceased Talhund in these connected rooms: East Room. Attendants here washed the
the carving of a dwarf attendant placing her hand in the chest of a deceased priest. Pressing the attendant’s hand causes the door to swing open into area P4. Treasure. The armor pieces in the






