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Ancient Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Svirfneblin hire the characters to deliver tribute to their deep dragon neighbor.
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A disguised deep dragon offers access to rare artifacts—to a party who is willing to partner up on a seafood
conjures sludge-like moss that briefly covers surfaces in the lair. The ceiling, floor, and walls of the lair become difficult terrain until initiative count 20 on the next round.
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Adult Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
characters to deliver tribute to their deep dragon neighbor.
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A disguised deep dragon offers access to rare artifacts—to a party who is willing to partner up on a seafood shipping business
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Mossy Sludge. The dragon conjures sludge-like moss that briefly covers surfaces in the lair. The ceiling, floor, and walls of the lair become difficult terrain until initiative count 20 on the next round
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
not silenced during the surprise round, the orc retreats back to the cave to warn the others. The marauders in the cave include Brughor Axe-Biter (an orc with 30 hit points), six ordinary orcs, and a
Wyvern Tor completes a quest given to the party by Townmaster Harbin Wester in Phandalin, and it delivers on a promise to Hamun Kost at Old Owl Well. Divide 1,250 XP equally among the characters if the party deals with the orcs and the ogre.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
lowers the elevator and resets the trap. When the elevator trap in area K61 is activated, all the chains, pulleys, and gears in this room move at once. It takes 10 seconds (1 round) for the elevator to
reach the top of the shaft, and the machinery doesn’t stop until the elevator completes its journey. A secret door in the north wall is easy to spot from this side (no ability check required) and opens into area K27.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
roll initiative. The statue turns counterclockwise and completes one 360-degree revolution on initiative count 0 of each round. When the statue completes its first revolution, magical fire engulfs the
0 hit points or when there are no creatures left to attack. The devils appear in the following order, emerging from the walls wherever you see fit: Round 2: Four spined devils Round 3: Three bearded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
dripping with blood (see “Regional Effects”). These duergar have orders to deliver adventurers to Valtagar Steelshadow unharmed. If a fight breaks out, they use Enlarge and defend themselves. If the
50 percent chance that a passing duergar patrol (see above) hears the ruckus and arrives on the scene at the end of the third round of combat. If the remorhaz is still around, the duergar help defeat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
moonstones worth 50 gp each. Once they deliver the pouch, characters can take refuge in a Harper hideout called Dalagor’s Fortress, located on the uppermost level of Skullport. Mattrim tells the characters
promises that if the characters can facilitate Kressando’s safe return or deliver proof of his whereabouts to Esvele, she will owe them a favor, adding that “You can trust in House Rosznar.” (For more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
small round door closing off each cell. The floor of one cell is covered with several inches of stinking water. The other cell holds a figure in rags slumped against the back wall.
This hut is round
to fly to safety. (The balloon can also deliver the characters safely to Thither if that’s where they want to go, as discussed at the end of this chapter.) She follows the party’s lead otherwise and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of mysterious creatures, metaphysical theories, and tales of the macabre. Among their misinterpretations and outright flimflam—like round planet theory and dikesha dice—Keepers also possess hints of
visitations involving giant raven-like beings that appear, speak some prophecy or deliver some message, then vanish, often presaging either wonder or disaster. The wereravens take little issue with these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Initiative. Each round on Initiative Count 10 (losing Initiative ties), the scrolls fold themselves into weapons and deliver brutal paper cuts. Each character must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
two ambush drakes (see appendix D) strung out in a mob that stretches 50 feet. This procession with leaping and whirling kobolds completes one circuit around the temple approximately every eight
than 15 feet of smoke are heavily obscured. Characters can sneak up on these raiders and gain a surprise round against them, as long as they avoid Group B in the process. Arranging a Rescue The heroes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
two ambush drakes (see appendix D) strung out in a mob that stretches 50 feet. This procession with leaping and whirling kobolds completes one circuit around the temple approximately every eight
than 15 feet of smoke are heavily obscured. Characters can sneak up on these raiders and gain a surprise round against them, as long as they avoid Group B in the process. Arranging a Rescue The heroes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. The gemstone is 6 inches in diameter and has the following properties: It is indestructible until the golem completes its mission. The sapphire has 3 charges. As an action, the golem can expend 1
so she can use the sapphire to open the vault and steal the Nether Scroll. If the dracolich is defeated, the golem goes to be reunited with its master and complete its mission to deliver Hamukai’s body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers
accosted, reveals himself to be a human named Chase (Medium Commoner), who doesn’t know the identity of the person who paid him 10 GP to deliver the note. After receiving the note, Astarion heads upstairs
on the walkway, the devils join the fight on Initiative count 0 of the second round (losing Initiative ties). Otherwise, the devils head downstairs to confront the characters after the Bloody Knives
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
: Blood flows from Fazrian’s eyes until initiative count 20 on the next round. No creature within 120 feet of the planetar can regain hit points until the effect ends. Fazrian’s eyes become smoldering
black voids until initiative count 20 on the next round. All other creatures within 120 feet of the planetar have disadvantage on saving throws until the effect ends. Blinding magical light springs from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
wrath, patiently waiting for the day when they deliver others into her power. Olhydra
Huge elemental, neutral evil
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 324 (24d12 + 168)
Speed 50 ft., swim
throw or be pulled up to 20 feet into the water and knocked prone. Water within 120 feet of Olhydra becomes murky and opaque until initiative count 20 of the next round. A creature with darkvision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
round after the spiders attack. If the doppelganger from area 18 retreated to this area, it assumes the guise of Nundro Rockseeker so that Nezznar can use the “dwarf” as leverage to force the party’s
spiders in the initiative count. If the characters capture Nezznar and deliver him to the townmaster’s hall in Phandalin, the drow is locked up until Sildar Hallwinter or another representative of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
would like to return to the surface. They have little hope of reaching Waterdeep on their own and would appreciate an escort. Getting all five band members to the Yawning Portal alive completes this quest
. Durnan is pleased to have the halflings perform for his patrons and rewards the characters with a round of drinks. If the heroes plan to return to Undermountain, Durnan also pulls a few strings to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
a halfling-run tavern in town. If the adventurers visit the tavern, a female adult bronze dragon in half-elf form buys them a round of drinks. The dragon, Zirazylym (“Zira” for short), is on the Black
Starhenge, the proprietor of a local tavern called the Stag-Horned Flagon. If the characters do so, Arleosa is delighted to hear that Miros is well and offers to buy them a round of drinks. The two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
Combat Does surprise happen outside the initiative order as a special surprise round? No, here’s how surprise works. The first step of any combat is this: the DM determines whether anyone in the
, initiative is rolled as normal. Then, the first round of combat starts, and the unsurprised combatants act in initiative order. A surprised creature can’t move or take an action or a reaction until its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
what has transpired. Agony the ghost took possession of him long enough to deliver its rebuke, then vanished and took refuge in the Last Breath’s cargo hold. Gargenhale encourages the characters to
round (in the case of a creature, at the start of each of its turns) until the fire is put out. A creature within reach of the blaze can take an action to smother the flames using a blanket or carpet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
an attendant magically deliver it into the dungeon, where it falls into the adventurers’ hands. Once a magic item is delivered to the dungeon, it can’t be returned. After the magic item is submitted
in the arena equals 100 years in Sigil. Any mortal creature in the arena ages 10 years every 6 seconds (1 round). If a creature in the arena ages past its maximum age (as determined by you), it is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
comfortably at round tables with stout wooden chairs or at rectangular tables with benches. A dozen soft, cushy armchairs encircle the fireplace in the center of the room. The Hearth’s patrons are a mix
Chambers. Each of the meeting chambers is humbly appointed with a large round table and chairs, plus a pair of sideboards containing dishes and cutlery. The menu and beverage list are posted on one wall in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
has an easily spotted 6-inch-wide slot on its back, with the edge of a round disk protruding from it. A character within 5 feet of the buzz saw who succeeds on a DC 10 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand
its center. The characters can easily note that the charged disks from any fallen modrons fit perfectly into the slots. If a charged disk is placed in each slot, it completes a circuit that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
round. If the characters enter this passageway from area 10 instead of from area 4, the spiders wait until the characters’ attention is focused on the deck grate (see below) before attacking. Cargo
this door to deliver sacrifices to the ghasts below, and they kept it barred between those times to prevent the undead from escaping. 12. Cargo Hold This deck runs the length of the ship and features no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
have to round up and threaten them before they can make use of them. Bugbears accept hobgoblin demands for assistance only grudgingly, and often they must be bribed with loot, spirits, battle gear
is released by someone remote from the group, and it can be sent out again to look for the individual that released it in order to deliver a response. Most of the army travels on foot, and wolf-riding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
in one of the smaller settlements. Sorelisa promises that if the characters capture the Weevil and deliver him to her and Naeremos alive, she will match Mirabar’s bounty, offering the party a cache of
Hundelstone. She suggests they make contact with a gnome named Thwip Ironbottom, who lives there year-round. If one or more of the party members are Harpers, she tells them that Thwip serves as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
ruined stone bunks and toppled weapon racks are eight corpses, including the rotting remains of two ogres.
In the round after any living creature enters this chamber, the dead creatures clamber to
and shuffle toward any living creatures that enter the room, but they don’t pursue creatures outside this area for more than 1 round. In addition, a far more intelligent Undead creature guards this area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
that tries to prevent him from completing his assignment. Once he completes his task, the assassin disappears. If commanded to attack a creature that is either dead or undead, or if he isn’t given an
appropriate name within 1 round of being summoned, the assassin disappears. Evil Summoner. If the summoner is evil, the ghost manifests as a pair of floating, bloodshot eyes and strong, spectral
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
to the gas, 1d4 guardians of Gorm (see appendix B) eventually discover them and deliver them to the faction’s leader in area B12. Cylinders. The three cylinders in this area are the hollow bases of the
swings clockwise to match the lever. This process takes 1 round. Only one lever can be engaged at once, and pulling a lever disengages any previously engaged lever. Adjoining Corridors. Each of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. The Dusters rely on corpse collectors—grim-faced laborers found primarily in the Hive—to deliver a steady stream of bodies to them for interment. Hive Ward Locations Presented here are some noteworthy
buzzing insects. They wheel wagonfuls of bodies to Death’s Door, a metal chute supervised by joyless undertakers, who pay collectors a pittance for each corpse they round up. The Mortuary’s uninviting halls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
sphere that rises 10 feet toward the water’s surface every round on initiative count 20. Creatures that touch the cloud must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is
deliver a poisonous sting. A creature that touches the anemone must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw, taking 11 (2d10) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
and attacks. Despite his youth, Sparkrender is a fearsome foe and a loathsome villain. He uses Breath Weapon on his first turn and every round it is available thereafter. (Clever characters can try to
use the statues for cover from the dragon’s breath; see “Cover” in the Basic Rules.) Consider having the wyrmling deliver short lines of dialogue on each of his turns, inspired by the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
) “brigands” lurking around Red Larch at night, not to mention monsters ranging from snake-headed rats to ghostly dragons that faded away when approached. (If you’re looking for NPCs to deliver more fanciful
carved and painted wooden round loaf the size of a small cart. The bakery always has fresh round loaves and buns for sale. Its specialty is cheese-topped buns with melted mushroom cheese from outlying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Olhydra channeled the power of the water node to deliver these vessels to Gar Shatterkeel as a demonstration of her power. One of the wrecks is the Tethyrian merchant galley that once conscripted a
water in the lake rises 2 feet at the end of each round. Since the waterfalls in the cavern are 40 feet high, the lake rises to the level of areas P9, area P16, and area P18 after 20 rounds. Once the