both before directly contested relieved

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

retaliation usually prevents them from trying to directly harm the gnomes, but they might spit in the milk, balance dishes on tables so they’re easily knocked over and broken, or scatter sewing

were in their presence. Kobolds fall all over themselves to obey orders from a dragon, even if they are dangerous orders. Although kobolds usually don’t worship Tiamat directly, they recognize her

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

relieved of their other roles and taken to the lair’s whelping pens, where they are tended to by Luthic’s followers. Orcs don’t take mates, and no pair-bonding occurs in a tribe

area is at risk. If orcs come upon a target that is too large to assault directly, they will lurk along supply routes, taking out their frustration on caravans and travelers. Left unchecked, a tribe can

Campaign Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Established territories are suddenly contested or might be undefended against other perils. The dragon’s hoard represents tremendous wealth flowing through a single region. Entire populations of

might involve dragons directly. People might have only just learned that dragons exist, discovered the enormous wealth stored in their hoards, or learned of a magical reaction that can be sparked by

Levistus

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

imprisoned means that Levistus can focus his full attention on such matters, which allows him to excel at what he does. A Contested Realm Levistus was not always the lord of Stygia. The archdevil Geryon

over Geryon. The displaced lord still schemes to supplant Levistus as ruler of the realm, but he can’t directly affect his foe, since the ice that imprisons Levistus is impervious to harm. Violence

The Black Lake

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

trigger the collapse of the bridge. Otherwise, the characters don’t draw the dragon’s attention unless they move all the way to the ledge directly south of area 53. The dilapidated bridge leads to

shown on the map. Any character watching the lake can make a Wisdom (Perception) check contested by the dragon’s Dexterity (Stealth) check. On a successful check, the character catches a glimpse of a

Warehouse Environs

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

Adalgrim (NG male halfling spy). Otis works for the Gray Hands — members of the City Watch or the City Guard invited to join a special security force working directly for Vajra Safahr, the Blackstaff

clearly relieved, though still not entirely friendly. The captain sighs. “Took you long enough,” she says. “So let’s get this done so we can get on with our lives.” She pulls a scroll from a leather

Life in the Tribe

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

the world). Females that are about to give birth are relieved of their other roles and taken to the lair’s whelping pens, where they are tended to by Luthic’s followers. Orcs don’t take mates, and no

area is at risk. If orcs come upon a target that is too large to assault directly, they will lurk along supply routes, taking out their frustration on caravans and travelers. Left unchecked, a tribe

Maze of Mists

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

knocked on the door before entering, the bandits have their weapons at the ready. Otherwise, they are arguing loudly. Parleying with the Bandits. If the characters don’t attack, the bandits are relieved to

P53b). Stone Block Trap. A character who searches the room for traps and succeeds on a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check notices the outline of a 10-foot-square hatch in the ceiling. It is directly above

Thundertree Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

is not a complete ruin yet, with portions of its tile roof still intact. At an intersection near the middle of the village, a narrow lane winds up the steep hillside to the north. Directly to the

) check contested by the blights’ Dexterity (Stealth) check to avoid being surprised by them. Developments Any loud noises here alert the cultists in area 13, who quietly and cautiously investigate

Lambent Zenith Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

) check using thieves’ tools, or a character can wrest open the door with a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. Talking with Cirit. On seeing the characters, Cirit is relieved and immediately

directly beneath the ship’s bridge. To protect the rod piece from raiders, the safe room was equipped with magical security wards that triggered when the ship crashed. Deactivating the Ward Runes. The

Areas of the Lair

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

eyestalk (scrying sensor) protruding from the ceiling directly in front of the double door to the south. A secret door is hidden in the west wall. Blinking Eyes. The blinking eye carvings are slightly

circle on the floor. Their eyes are scrunched shut, but they are aware of their surroundings. Protruding from the ceiling, directly above the circle, is a large, flaring bronze “bell” similar in shape

Wedding Itinerary

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

(Sleight of Hand) check contested by Gorat’s Wisdom (Perception) check. Gorat has disadvantage on the check from the distraction of the festivities — or, if controlled by a character, he could decide to

sidelines to watch. In this case, take the events directly to them so that they’re encouraged to react. An effective technique is to couple an NPC approaching them with a surge of emotions within one

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