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Vecna: Eve of Ruin
;{"diceNotation":"1d100", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Undying"} years. Vecna’s new body appears within 100 miles of where he was slain. When the new body is complete, Vecna regains all his hit
response to being hit by an attack, Vecna utters a fell word, dealing 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fell Rebuke", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage to
Triton
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the world above.
Aquatic Crusaders
Centuries ago, tritons entered the world in response to the growing threat of evil elementals. Tritons waged many wars against their enemies on the Plane of Water
arrogant. They see themselves as caretakers of the sea, and they expect other creatures to pay them deep respect, if not complete deference.
This attitude might grate on others, but it arises from a seed
Satyr
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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
all, and the proper response to such a gift, as far as most satyrs are concerned, is to accept it with relish.
Born of the Wild
In their physical forms, satyrs embody a fusion of humanoid
eccentricities. Some people spend too much time worrying over why satyrs behave as they do. But satyrs themselves simply are as they are, feeling no need to understand what drives them, much less explain it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
magic-filled city. It includes a cast of nonplayer characters controlled by the DM. Often one of the NPCs is a villain whose agenda drives much of an adventure’s action. During an adventure, the
short adventure might present only a few challenges and take only one session to complete. A long adventure might involve many combats, interactions, and other challenges and take dozens of sessions.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
a villain whose agenda drives much of an adventure’s action. During an adventure, the adventurers explore environments, events, and creatures presented by the DM. Battles, traps, negotiations
, mysteries, and more arise during these explorations. Adventures vary in length and complexity. A short adventure might present only a few challenges and take only one session to complete. A long adventure might involve many combats, interactions, and other challenges and take dozens of sessions.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
expect other creatures to pay them deep respect, if not complete deference. This attitude might grate on others, but it arises from a seed of truth. Few know of the tritons’ great victories over
under the assumption that other folk will welcome them as respected allies and mentors. Again, distance drives much of this attitude. The tritons’ limited view of the world leaves them ignorant of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Vogler’s Response Allow the characters, in consultation with the village leaders, to determine how Vogler should respond to the mysterious army. Becklin, Cudgel, and Raven take the following
the room, she expects the worst, but she’s trying not to panic anyone. Cudgel Ironsmile. Cudgel feels responsible for everything at High Hill. She gives the village the complete support of the Ironclad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
spend most of their time clinging to the cavern’s 60-foot-high ceiling, but the noise of the purple worms drives them into a shrieking, flapping frenzy. Whenever a purple worm enters the area 8 (whether
as a random encounter or in response to an alarm from area 5, or as noted in the “Worm Nursery: General Features” sidebar), a swarm of bats flies out of the cave 1 minute before the worm appears. Roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
adventurers is one in which the characters complement each other and cover the weaknesses of their companions. The adventurers must cooperate to successfully complete the adventure. The adventure is the
extras in an adventure. Often, one of the NPCs is a villain whose agenda drives much of an adventure’s action. Over the course of their adventures, the characters are confronted by a variety of creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
elsewhere as she passes by. Some locals claim that the Lady’s features occasionally take on a golden or steely sheen. Whether this is in response to threats to her city or other influences is a
to her exist within the city. The Lady’s means of protecting Sigil are the dabus, the Mazes, and her complete control over the city’s portals. Martin Mottet The eternal Lady of Pain drifts through the City of Doors, extinguishing any who question her will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Fortune and Bold, from the proverb “Fortune favors the bold.” Fortune’s name tag is complete, but Bold’s name tag reads B _ _ _. Second Pair. These unicorns’ names are Pride and Fall, from the proverb
“Pride goes before a fall.” Fall’s name tag is complete, but Pride’s name tag reads PR _ _ _. Third Pair. These unicorns’ names are Stone and Moss, from the proverb “A rolling stone gathers no moss
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
are sent to complete these tasks along with twenty other students. These students include individuals the characters know and classmates they’re less familiar with. Even for this number of helpers
, the work takes at least 8 hours to complete—longer if students get distracted. The work of preparing the hall might be plagued by accidents. Student recklessness isn’t entirely to blame for these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
and dangerous new drug. The investigation drives the characters into conflict with increasingly powerful monsters affiliated with the gang. Levels 11–16. Daask operatives kidnap a prominent figure in
Dodge. Trigger: The underboss is hit by an attack roll. Response: The underboss halves the damage (round down) it takes from that attack.
Daask Enforcers Daask’s agents in Sharn include changelings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
The Survivors’ Response The survivors in the abbey provide many potential social interactions and combat encounters. Use the following guidelines to decide how the survivors react to the characters
. Ozymandius drives the negotiation. He settles for nothing less than passage to the mainland for him and two of the veterans so that he can get help to fortify the island and rebuild. He offers the characters a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
underground, and within easy reach of humanoids and their succulent brains. No two lairs are the same, as the resident elder brain drives the form and function of each one. The lair shown in the
to prevent parasites, and any sickly ones are disposed of. Common Room The lair’s common room serves as a gathering spot for the colony’s thralls. As they complete tasks, they come here to rest, eat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
names, titles, and lineage carved into the stone. A number of scholars have been drawn to Gauntlgrym in response to Bruenor’s call, hoping to record a complete lineage of the great families of Gauntlgrym
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, after all, and the proper response to such a gift, as far as most satyrs are concerned, is to accept it with relish. (STEVE PRESCOTT) Born of the Wild In their physical forms, satyrs embody a fusion of
much time worrying over why satyrs behave as they do. But satyrs themselves simply are as they are, feeling no need to understand what drives them, much less explain it to others. The Satyr
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
knowledge drives everything berbalangs do. Although they mostly learn their secrets from the dead, they aren’t above spying on the living to take knowledge from them as well. A berbalang can create a
Deadly Reach. In response to a visible enemy moving into its reach, the boneclaw makes one claw attack against that enemy. If the attack hits, the boneclaw can make a second claw attack against the target.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Divine Intervention As with Callaphe the Mariner’s desperate cry to Thassa, heroes in dire straits sometimes implore their gods for help. Occasionally, the gods answer. Whether a response is elicited
specific mission. When that mission is complete, they return to Nyx. While certain deities are associated with sending favored animals as their emissaries—such as the stag often associated with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
so to wrest information from it, press it into service, or send it on a mission that only a creature of absolute evil can complete. Preparation is key, and experienced summoners know the specific
employs stealth to hide a successful possession. Other times, it unleashes the full brunt of its fiendish drives through its new form. As long as the demon remains in possession of its host, the soul of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Spellplague, the faithful toiled on through terrible times to complete a grand central temple for the good of the community and the glory of their god. The kindly clergy of this temple, dubbed the
women who had remained ever watchful for Helm’s return, experienced their own divine signs. In response to prayers, some were even rewarded with spells. Javen took those priests and followers from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
clockwork creatures show no reaction to any response.) “Why have you come to Lottie’s vault?” (This can lead the characters to ask about Lottie, who the clockwork creatures know as the wizard who
master of clockwork, and has lots of style.” If the characters earn the clockwork dragons’ complete trust, they are allowed to reach for the orrery component where it floats within the light. But the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
could complete this task. The brains suspect that Kwalish traveled onward to Daoine Gloine, and though they don’t know the route, they do know that Kwalish’s journal from their original expedition can be
controls in response to any attempt by the characters to enter the treasury. However, the brains can be charmed, intimidated, cajoled, or negotiated with to keep their floating disks active. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
stroking its surface. The obelisk flashes once, the glow of faerzress around the cavern flaring in response. The derro squeals with glee as she snatches an object up from the ground, then writes
when the obelisk is complete. Pliinki shouts crass obscenities at the characters in a raspy voice while commanding the spectator to dispose of them. Both she and the spectator fight to the death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
adornment’s sake is something duergar society frowns upon, the guards’ violent response was unnatural — a hint of the growing madness festering inside the City of Blades. Deep Gnome Merchant A female
, honor, hard work, and seeing all non-duergar as lesser creatures. Duergar are ruthless but not unnecessarily cruel, and pragmatism drives their every decision. Though they treat the adventurers with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
becoming a brain in a jar (see appendix C). The three wizards have been driven mad by their undead existence. Dispelling the illusion drives them into a furious rage. Visitors who ruin the ball in any
they complete this mission and return with the staff, she escorts them to the obelisk and tries to activate it. If the characters are unwilling to help Veneranda achieve her goal, they quickly outlive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Despite reports that the darkhafts and the Stone Guards have received about the growing crisis outside the city’s walls, hubris and the onset of madness prevents them from mounting any sort of response or
succeed on a Constitution check or be unable to complete the spell, causing the spell to fail with no effect. The DC for each check is 10 + the creature’s current exhaustion level.
If a creature’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
finger. The runes on her fingers, known as the keystone tattoo, form the key to the vault in Gauntlgrym. The characters must acquire this key to complete their mission (see “Acquiring the Key” below
office. It contains all the names, crimes, and prisoner numbers of everyone ever incarcerated at Revel’s End. Bring me that list, and I’ll see to it that you get your key.” In response to a verbal threat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
finger. The runes on her fingers, known as the keystone tattoo, form the key to the vault in Gauntlgrym. The characters must acquire this key to complete their mission (see “Acquiring the Key” below
office. It contains all the names, crimes, and prisoner numbers of everyone ever incarcerated at Revel’s End. Bring me that list, and I’ll see to it that you get your key.” In response to a verbal threat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, and now when the Mighty One calls for it, even their souls are forfeit. It is this realization that drives them to dominate other creatures whenever they can — for goblins, life is short. Goblins seek
ascendancy is cruel Khurgorbaeyag, known as the Overseer. Khurgorbaeyag drives his worshipers to be the masters of others. Only by wielding the whip can they hope to escape its lash. Khurgorbaeyag
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
Points Divide 2,000 XP equally among the characters if the party drives away Venomfang. Given their level, the characters aren’t likely to slay the dragon, but it is worth 3,900 XP. 8. Old Smithy This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
banner status. Of course, Maglubiyet’s call to conquest is always answered. Suffer nor Give Insult. As befits their warlike nature, hobgoblins believe that any insult demands a response. Suitably
honored dead are interred, each burial site complete with a description of the banner, rank, and glories of its occupant. The quarters for troops are austere but sufficient, as are the necessary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
response from a githyanki outpost on the Astral Plane. At a moment of your choosing, a Lawful Neutral Githyanki Knight named Qaara Valreth teleports into the room, appearing in an unoccupied space as
decorated like a parlor, complete with padded divans and armchairs, a rolling cart topped with crystal goblets and decanters, and a coat rack. The east room contains a comfortable four-poster bed, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, she offered the duergar jobs building her lair and minting tokens. When the casino was complete, Lottie fired her duergar work force but offered each of them a starter set of tokens as a severance
her prices in response. Fortune quickly became unable to pay its debts, and the town was abandoned. Lottie is not only a powerful wizard — she’s a lich. Lottie loves clockwork. She has crafted many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
answering ceremony is complete, then escort them back to the hostel. T4: Questioner’s Hall Four smoldering braziers dimly illuminate this somber hall. Dusty red curtains line the walls. The ceiling is
, so Lurg simply withdraws behind the west curtain and remains silent for 1 minute while he concocts a cryptic, meaningless answer. After he reemerges from the curtain and delivers his response, the