both before defends contingent rest

Desperation in Kalaman

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

attack on the city, Darrett urges the characters to rest. He sends scouts to learn where Lord Soth and his retinue went after fleeing the city. The following day, Darrett meets the characters with the

Dragon Army has split its forces. A contingent is inexplicably heading into the Northern Wastes. Darrett doesn’t know much beyond this at the moment. When the characters are ready, he leads them to meet with Marshal Vendri.

Lure Lights

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

can’t willingly move out of line of sight of them and defends them to the death. If forcibly moved away from the lights, the creature tries to find its way back to them. The creature can’t take a short

or long rest while under this effect. After 24 hours, the charmed creature gains one level of exhaustion and must repeat the saving throw if it is within line of sight of the lights, ending the effect

Setup

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

Setup The Zhentarim wants to start a small caravan from Womford and use its usual contingent of guards and drovers. They hire the characters as armed escorts for Ascaleld Marurryn, a negotiator for a

quarter when we get to Triboar, and the last half when the wagons return to Bargewright.” If pressed, the patrons add up-front bonuses, lump sums paid at the first rest stop on the outbound journey. The

Sphinx of Valor

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

their duty above mortal life. If threatened, a sphinx of valor defends its charge with its supernaturally empowered roar and fierce strikes. Sphinx of Valor Large Celestial, Lawful Neutral AC 17

/Day). The sphinx emits a magical roar. Whenever it roars, the roar has a different effect, as detailed below (the sequence resets when it takes a Long Rest): First Roar. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 20

12. Ras Nsi's Lair

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

Nsi unlock the gate and bring forth the Night Serpent. In return, Ras Nsi defends the Tomb of the Nine Gods. Nine stone puzzle cubes are needed to enter the Tomb of the Nine Gods. Ras Nsi doesn’t

, reducing Ras Nsi’s bonus to AC by 2. When there are no more active shields, the effect ends, and Ras Nsi can’t use this power again until he finishes a long rest. A detect magic or similar effect reveals

11. Drow Outpost

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

entire drow contingent (including the drow in area 12a) for 9 days. 11b. A Little Privacy Drow. Melith, a drow priestess of Lolth and the leader of this outpost, meditates and prays before a shrine of

drow (Kalanszar and Tsabalin) and a female drow elite warrior (Talafaere) rest here. Arch Gate. An archway is set in the back wall and carved with images of falling coins. A thin slot is carved into

Dragon's Flight Path

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Damage. The attack on Easthaven reduces the dragon’s hit points by 10. Target 4: Caer-Dineval The dragon lands between the castle and the rest of the town. It then moves through town, leveling one

structure after another. All buildings aside from the castle, including the Uphill Climb and Dinev’s Rest, are destroyed in 1 hour. The castle and its inhabitants are spared, for it was Xardorok’s intention

Climbing the Spire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

) whenever they rest or cast a spell within the next 7 days. The croaking vanishes after this time, the giant having forgotten the characters. Slaying the Giant. The giant defends himself if attacked, and

Mephit Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

and barely fulfilling its duties. The mephit is Indifferent but defends itself in combat. If the mephit sees the characters enter the cave, it peers at them through the arrow slit and whistles like a

, which is mostly empty. Two chests rest along the east wall. One of the chests is fake—a hungry Mimic has altered its shape to resemble the mundane container beside it. The mimic ambushes any

Hobgoblin Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

, alerting the other hobgoblins in the cave. She then retreats to the barrack (area F4), where she and the rest of the hobgoblins make their last stand. Brian Valeza Spear Barricade A spear barricade is

hobgoblin warrior, sword in hand, stands before it. The surviving hobgoblins lodge in this once-full barrack. A lone Hobgoblin Warrior fiercely defends what few valuables remain. He starts combat

Hideout Locations

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

room, particularly during and after meals together. The faded rug is actually a rug of smothering friendly to the jackalweres, which defends them if they command it to. If no jackalweres are present in

organized. A shelf holds a row of pots and pans. On one side of the fireplace, a cutting board and knife rest on a counter. Clean plates and utensils sit on a matching counter on the other side. The

Smoldertown (Areas L7–L9)

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

-stained lanterns with continual flame spells cast inside them. Half-drunk flagons of flat mushroom beer rest on the bar and on the tables, abandoned by patrons in their haste to evacuate Little Lockford

to create a new amulet, rendering the shield guardian autonomous. The shield guardian has been loyal to Tockworth ever since. It defends itself if attacked and attacks anyone who tries to slip past

Occupied Mansion Locations

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

of the manor’s east side has collapsed, but the rest of the house has been cleared and made serviceable. In the southeast corner, an attached carriage house stands next to the front entrance. This

, Dragon Highmaster Kansaldi Fire-Eyes, isn’t in the City of Lost Names. She remained with the bulk of the army near Kalaman. The commanders Belephaion and Lohezet lead this contingent of the Red

Darkhold

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

shadow of the keep itself. Now the people of the vale have recently built both an inn, called the Wyvern’s Rest, and a separate tavern, called the Rookery. Some of the locals send to market bales of the

, Manxam, but my queries about this figure were redirected to other topics, and I didn’t feel comfortable pressing the seneschal on the matter. Of the rest of Darkhold I can relate only a little more. The

Factions

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

courageous and disciplined when they have a leader worth following. Borngray hopes to be that leader, at least to the small contingent of lizardfolk warriors he houses in the castle and rewards with

and the rest in reed huts (area 3). The others are away hunting, fishing, patrolling, hauling contraband from the work camp, or visiting their families in the tribal village (a few hours away to the

Factions

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

, on the other hand, can be courageous and disciplined when they have a leader worth following. Borngray hopes to be that leader, at least to the small contingent of lizardfolk warriors he houses in

-six live in the castle and the rest in reed huts (area 3). The others are away hunting, fishing, patrolling, hauling contraband from the work camp, or visiting their families in the tribal village (a

Encounter Locations

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

hide behind them. If they keep watch, the characters can take a short or long rest here without being disturbed. If the characters use Zikran’s Zephyrean Tome to consult with Gazre-Azam, the djinni

ghost can tell that it’s weeping silently as it “writes.” This giant is doomed to spend eternity penning a farewell letter to its long-dead lover. The ghost defends itself if attacked but otherwise

Conservatory Locations

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

. Merle, the dwarf cook (commoner), works here from 6 a.m. to midnight. When confronted with danger, he grabs a rolling pin (treat it as a club) and defends himself. The door that leads outside is used

three kettle drums. More portable instruments—such as fiddles, ukuleles, accordions, bagpipes, lutes, lyres, oboes, brass horns, bongos, and violins—rest on padded chairs spaced evenly around the

Mortuary Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or have its hit point maximum reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the creature finishes a long rest. The creature dies if

toward its liberator and obeys their commands. In the absence of any commands, or if given a command that’s likely to result in its destruction, the specter defends itself but otherwise takes no

Areas of the Vault

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

move out of sight of the fresco and defends it to the death. If forcibly moved away from the fresco, the creature tries to find its way back. The creature can’t rest while under this effect. After 24

Villa Locations

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

most uncivil fashion — by casting sacred flame at the nearest one. On the same turn, he casts sanctuary on himself as a bonus action and uses his movement to cower behind the bed while the imp defends

platinum cameo shaped like a winged cat (50 gp), and two potions of healing in thin crystal vials. V17. Master Bedroom Duke Vanthampur retires to this chamber when she needs to rest or shake off a

Afterlife Casino Locations

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

the first time, read the following: This room smells like hay and musk. Three crates rest on the floor in one corner, and a portable cage on rollers sits beside them. Floor-to-ceiling bars form two

notices you, he curls his lips in a lopsided smile. “Well, now,” he says. “What can I do for you?” Quentin (lawful evil, gnome noble) shrewdly shuns combat, but he draws his rapier and defends himself if

Keep Locations

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

separates the landing and a nearby tower from the rest of the castle grounds. To the north, a wide stream flows out of a cave mouth into the boat basin. An iron grate blocks access to the stream

, Shoalar Quanderil (see chapter 7) and a halfling servant named Pike (a thug) occupy the boat’s cabin. Two bandits serve as the rest of the crew. They remain in a cramped bunkroom below the deck on the bow

Eternal Garden Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

but fun loving, and all are genuinely delighted to see new visitors—mostly because they have new people to tease, as the rest of the garden’s inhabitants have long grown weary of their antics

(detailed later in this adventure) Some may think our maze is a pest, But it shelters a haven of rest. And ere anyone leaves, They must leave more than leaves, And then honor our master’s request

Areas of the Water Temple

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

fall, these rooms provide safe places for the party to rest. C9. North Guard Post The doors leading into this room are secured by hasps and pins from inside. Read the following text when the characters

a short rest, but an individual who benefits from the fountain’s magic can’t do so again for 24 hours. The water loses its healing power if removed from the fountain. North Tunnel. This tunnel leads

Appendix D: Magic

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

small device—a mere 50 feet in diameter. To attune to this mythallar, a creature must finish a short rest within 30 feet of it, meditating on the mythallar. Up to eight creatures can be attuned to it at

. Undead have disadvantage on this saving throw. Any object that touches the globe, other than an artifact or the mythallar’s cradle, is disintegrated instantly (no save). A tomb tapper defends the

Temple Locations T1-T9

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

garden as a place to exercise and torment guests with physical training. One of the trees in the garden is an awakened tree under her control, which she uses in her workouts and which defends her if she is

fails a check has disadvantage on the next Constitution check they make as part of this activity. A character who fails three checks in a row must finish a short or long rest before attempting this

Command Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

slit that peers into area X2. Additionally, eight duergar guards rest in the smaller rooms attached to this one. Each of these 10-foot-square rooms has three stone bunkbeds protruding from its walls

easier for her guards to hit. The chardalyn pseudodragon defends Grandolpha to the death. Slaad Host. If a character has the Slaad Host secret (see appendix B) and has a slaad tadpole gestating

Spaceship Locations, Level 1

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

encounter in area S30 proceeds here. The robot defends itself if attacked. Bones. The floor beneath the cloaker is covered with bits of rags, the bones of former crew members and various pests, and the

pistol with 4 charges remaining. One Pixel Brush A worker robot roams the wreckage of an abandoned dining room S8: Lounges This messy lounge is in ruins. Skeletons rest in its torn recliners, clutching

Illithinoch Locations

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

bullies three goblin psi brawlers (see appendix A for both) in this room. The fanatics removed anything important to them from this laboratory and allow psionic goblins to rest here, mostly to have

defends itself if attacked, but the alhoon prefers to engage in conversation long enough to determine why the characters are here (and, hopefully, to ascertain which character is the smartest and therefore

Locations R - U

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

large contingent of its City Guard here, using a nearby barracks as the base for outriders who infrequently patrol the road north as far as Amphail and south to Waterdeep. Yondral Horn (N male shield

mound are finally laid to rest. Suggested Encounter The presence of a living creature within 30 feet of the oak tree causes the ghost of an Uthgardt chieftain to appear next to the tree. It enters the

Delphi Mansion Locations

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

might be a way to bring her and her friends back from the dead. Treasure. Four small crates rest in the northwest corner. One contains a set of gold-plated cups and plates worth 200 gp total. Another

headless body. The Celestial Codex On each of his turns in combat, Markos defends himself while taking a bonus action to continue the ritual. If he’s able to take this bonus action three more times

Necropolis Locations (Y1-Y9)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

befallen Ythryn, Xerophon offers to help the characters search the rest of the city, allowing the doppelganger time to use its Read Thoughts ability to glean all the information it can from the

, this charm vanishes from you. Secret Effect: When this charm vanishes from you, a flying sword appears in your space and defends you for the next 24 hours before becoming an inert, nonmagical weapon

Upper Palace Locations

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

slaad keeps it, turns invisible, remains in this room, and defends itself if attacked. It can be harmed by the dancing statues. Zybilna pressed the slaad into service, and it does her bidding if she’s

chamber. Three gleaming bell jars rest on the table’s separate tiers, each one containing a visage wreathed in mist. Any creature that touches one of the jars on the table causes all three jars to

Lower Palace Locations

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

bludgeoning damage, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Its windows and wheels are separate objects, each with AC 13, 10 hit points, and the same vulnerability and immunities as the rest of the carriage

, he has been spying on the members of the League of Malevolence. Thinnings Thinnings can be encountered anywhere inside the palace but returns to this room to rest. He has the statistics of a spy

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