both before direct continued refuge

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

We spent three months tracking the green dragon before locating the forest in which it sought refuge. On our second day in that place, we woke to find the dragon’s head placed in the center

tactics fail, the firbolgs take more direct action. Their observations of a settlement determine what happens next. If the outsiders seem peaceful, the firbolgs approach and gently ask them to leave, even

Running the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

expectation. The script is here, but you will direct the whole, rewrite parts, and sit in final judgment on characters’ actions. If you have already taken your players through the first two adventures, be

to find a place of safety to rest and recover their strength between forays into the hall. If the group journeyed hence by some other method, they will have noted such a place of refuge about two

Harpy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

most direct route. It doesn’t avoid opportunity attacks, but before moving into damaging terrain, such as lava or a pit, and whenever it takes damage from a source other than the harpy, a target can

her into the first harpy. The curse worked its magic on the elf’s spirit as well as her body, turning her desire for love into a hunger for flesh, even as her beautiful song continued to draw

Scourge of Worlds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

the demon is banished, the world suffers no long-term effects, aside from the destruction wrought by the demon. But if demons can dwell undisturbed on a plane for a period of time, their continued

infested area ends their direct threat, but the terrain remains twisted and accursed, the portal dormant but still in place. To repel the incursion at this stage, the defenders must not only slay the

Adventure Start

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4

In the original publication of White Plume Mountain, "The Legend of Keraptis" was presented on the inside back cover. Although these details of the wizard's former life don't play a direct part in the

further, he at last found the refuge he was looking for in the tangled maze of volcanic tunnels beneath the cone. He and his gnomes vanished into the shadow of the Plume, and humankind heard no more

The Monastery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

feels quite right. Over long years, the monastery has drawn hundreds of dark recruits to its hidden location, through both whispered rumor and dark outreach to criminals seeking refuge from the law

the control room of area M8). They readily direct characters toward the Grand Master in the central abbey (area M3). If the monks are harassed, or if the characters spend too much time exploring on

Chitines

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

Revenge. As the drow continued to perform the rituals, the process usually transformed the subject into the spindly, stunted creature they expected. Occasionally, though, the elf changed into a monstrosity

of Lolth’s displeasure with them. Instead, they were pleased, because choldriths could lay eggs that birthed more chitines (and the rare choldrith) and could direct the chitines in their work. But

Warforged Colossus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

amounts of gold flowed from Cyre’s coffers into the vaults of House Cannith as research and development continued, working toward a new kind of warforged that would bring an end to the war once and for

colossus could direct itself but at diminished power. A colossus also carried a sizable contingent of elite troops, who could ride in safety within the colossus while it crushed through enemy lines or

Dragon's Flight Path

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

, the dragon takes no damage. Target 6: Termalaine Termalaine’s residents take refuge in the nearby mines while the militia defends the town. The dragon takes 6 hours to destroy the town, leaving no

direct result of the dragon’s attack. Dragon Damage. The dragon takes no damage. Target 8: Bremen As the dragon flies over Maer Dualdon, it spots many of Bremen’s residents crossing the lake in boats and

Class Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

of existence and my place in the world. 3 I stumbled into a portal to the Shadowfell and took refuge in a strange monastery, where I learned how to defend myself against the forces of darkness. 4 I

I want through sneakiness rather than direct confrontation. 6 I’m a sucker for a shiny bauble or a sack of coins, as long as I can get my hands on it without risking life and limb. Sorcerer d6 I

Headquarters Features

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

, a beat-up fishing boat, a dilapidated store or farm, or any similar structure or site. The DM might direct the characters toward a single ideal location, or might provide a range of options for

limited. A foe might become distracted the first time a ghostly figure appears in a haunted tavern, but the quality of the illusion is such that it doesn’t stand up to continued scrutiny. Cosmetic effects

Red Larch Locations

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

servers work shifts at the Helm; most nights, two cover the ground floor and one waits on guests on the upper floor. The staff at the Helm don’t gossip, but they direct anyone who questions them to

caravan that came from Beliard through Westbridge, arriving in Red Larch two days ago. The caravan continued south without Zomith, but she can confirm that she brawled with Mirabaran guards from the

Eternal Garden Locations

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

, Vuuthramis witnessed Juliana and Orlando stop to picnic with a group of pixies and sprites from the fairy forest (area G10) on the riverbank two days earlier, before the pair continued west. G5: Dryads’ Woods

at its starting point. Groups that enter the maze together make this check as a group check. A creature can create a more direct route by pushing through the walls, but it risks running afoul of the

Lair Locations

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

is meditating. He is roused by the sound of combat or any direct attempts to contact him. Unless cornered, he flees to area 20 and returns with the occupants of that room. If they are gone or slain

flee and take refuge in the pool in area 36. They fight if they are cornered or if they see the intruding party attempt to enter area 37. Treasure. One chest holds the following items: a set of

Locations I - L

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

. There is a 50 percent chance that they’re heading home with 2d6 animal pelts worth 5 gp each. They know the wilderness well and can direct or guide characters to the nearest settlement. If the

with caves, wherein the natives take refuge should the village come under attack. The caves are furnished and well-stocked with preserves. Jalanthar boasts just one amenity for travelers. The Crowing

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