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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Special Equipment. Vellynne wears bracers of defense and carries a wand of magic missiles (see “Actions” below).
Spellcasting. Vellynne is an 8th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting
Reghed Glacier. The orb was recently stolen by Nass Lantomir, one of Vellynne’s rivals in the Arcane Brotherhood. Vellynne intends to get it back before resuming her quest to find Ythryn
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the heat of a volcanic environment and conjure raw elemental energy of fire and magma. In a fire giant community, these forgecallers oversee both forges and the community’s defense, often in
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A forgecaller is a walking furnace, clad head to toe in plate armor that seems to barely contain intense heat and billowing smoke. They conjure waves of magma and can fly by jetting magical fire from
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
company, including the names and reputations of its commanders and leaders, and who has hired them recently. You can find the taverns and festhalls where mercenaries abide in any area, as long as you speak
defense of others. (Good)
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Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
3
Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
hoard is usually a cataloged, orderly collection of war gear, which can contain ancient relics of immense power.
Creating a Sapphire Dragon
Use the Sapphire Dragon Personality Traits and Sapphire
defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures.
3
A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind flayer;mind flayers that usurped the dragon
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, which can contain ancient relics of immense power.
Creating a Sapphire Dragon
Use the Sapphire Dragon Personality Traits and Sapphire Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive
claims the spoils of the cult’s victories.
2
A sapphire dragon is bound by an ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security
Aarakocra
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
lies on the slopes of the Star Mounts’ southernmost mountains. At the headwaters of the Unicorn Run, the Last Aerie is home to several dozen aarakocra. Recently, aarakocra elders detected
pieces across the multiverse. Recovering the pieces means gaining honor and esteem in the eyes of the vaati who forged it and could possibly restore a powerful weapon for defense against the agents of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
gone. Set between the carvings are a dozen alcoves recognizable as funerary niches, though these contain only splinters of bone. At the far end of the chamber, a stone door hangs ajar. Marks on the door and frame indicate that it was recently forced.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
gone. Set between the carvings are a dozen alcoves recognizable as funerary niches, though these contain only splinters of bone. At the far end of the chamber, a stone door hangs ajar. Marks on the door and frame indicate that it was recently forced.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
Using This Supplement This document and the 2024 Player’s Handbook contain all you need to run the adventure. The following appendixes are included: Appendix A provides stat blocks for the creatures
encountered in this adventure. Their names appear in bold in the adventure. Appendix B provides maps of the fortress defense zones; you will need only one of these maps. Text that appears in a box
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
protect against psychic damage or mental intrusion. The centerpiece of a sapphire dragon’s hoard is usually a cataloged, orderly collection of war gear, which can contain ancient relics of
victories.
2
A sapphire dragon is bound by an ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures.
3
A sapphire dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Knowledge of Krynn The libraries in Sigil contain the following useful information about Krynn: Dragons of Krynn. Dragons have a strong presence on Krynn. Chromatic dragons swear allegiance to the
swept across Krynn centuries ago. The apocalypse destroyed nations, unleashed monsters, and cast Krynn into a dark age. War Torn. Recently, war has spread across Krynn. Infamous warlords such as the elf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
toys, the sleeping caves contain nothing of value. 2b. Cave of Bones The goblins discard the bones of the creatures they devour here. The floor of the cave is littered with the bones of small animals
(mostly bats) and a few unlucky humanoids, including some recently eaten villagers. A search of the area yields no treasure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
The Long Road This side trek begins when the characters learn from worried Zhentarim shopkeepers of Bargewright Inn that they’ve been having supply problems recently. This side trek happens only if
Zhentarim believes intrigue in Yartar is to blame: someone wants to harm the Black Network’s profits. Zhentarim agents first suspected the Harpers, but trusted spies recently reported back that an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Before the Siege However the characters become enlisted in Lekar’s defense, they face a hopeless battle. They join hundreds of unprepared defenders, including commoners holding clubs or longbows for
barred doors and portcullises. Both towers and gates contain suspended cauldrons (detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Streets. The streets are packed with poorly armed commoners and cruel Talon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
Background Ironspine Keep has stood abandoned for many years. Representatives of the Lord’s Alliance, an organization of the strongest cities on the Sword Coast, recently funded an expedition to
be a routine guard posting, they learn about the approaching horde and must align themselves with one of the five cities. Defense of Ironspine Keep depends upon them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
alchemist (see chapter 6). The deep gnomes also recognize that Werz’s gems resemble empty spell gems, similar to those used in the defense of Blingdenstone. The gems, mundane in their current form, are
actually raw stones used in the crafting of spell gems. Werz met Kazook in Mantol-Derith (see chapter 9), and the two have been trading recently behind their superiors’ backs. He declines to mention this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Mantol-Derith Population: Approximately 140 (drow, duergar, humans, and svirfneblin)
Government: Informal council comprised of four chief negotiators (one per enclave), recently dissolved
Defense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Folk Hero Saltmarsh has long relied on its local people to rise up and deal with threats to the village. Only recently has the king taken more than passing notice of the area. You are beloved by the
into town one night to raid the dockside warehouses. You raised the alarm and led the defense. Gellan Primewater, an important merchant in town, owes you a big favor for saving his business.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
magical apparatus. Treasure. The bench holds a set of alchemist's supplies, a poisoner's kit, a healer's kit, and an unlit lantern filled with oil. A recently brewed potion of invisibility rests among
other vials that contain mundane liquids. 16c. Clean Room Antimagic. All magic is suppressed here, as if by an antimagic field spell.
Tapestry. A tapestry on the south wall depicts a landscape of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
intrusion. The centerpiece of a sapphire dragon’s hoard is usually a cataloged, orderly collection of war gear, which can contain ancient relics of immense power.
Creating a Sapphire Dragon
Use
ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures.
3
A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Sloobludop Population: 500 kuo-toa
Government: The archpriest Ploopploopeen once ruled in the name of the Sea Mother, the goddess Blibdoolpoolp. He was recently challenged and displaced by his
daughter Bloppblippodd, archpriest of Leemooggoogoon the Deep Father.
Defense: All kuo-toa rally to the village’s defense, including whips and monitors serving the priesthood.
Commerce: The kuo-toa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
feet high and contain mundane supplies. During the attack, noncombatants hide within them. The characters don’t explore them during this adventure, so no map of interior rooms is provided. Fog. Starting
the Lord’s Alliance cities. Each is a marvel of magical or mechanical engineering that swivels but can’t be moved. Each siege weapon is described in the “Defense Zones” section below. Stairs and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
adventurers recently employed by Oargev, the prince sent them into the Mournland to recover weapons of war so they could be wielded against the Brelish military during the secession. How will King
Boranel respond to this treachery? Will the nations come to the defense of the displaced prince? Will Oargev’s scheming result in all of eastern Breland being swathed in the same gray mist that consumed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
. SUNLESS CITADEL OVERVIEW
A dragon cult that valued privacy and defense built the Sunless Citadel on the surface long ago. All record of the cult’s name has vanished, though various sources believe
of kobolds has recently moved in to challenge the goblins’ ownership of the fortress. Both groups are skirmishing as they vie for control, and they’re not overly concerned about the possibility of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
16. The Foaming Mug The Foaming Mug was built as an inn to house foreign guests visiting Blingdenstone. It was abandoned after the drow invasion but has recently reopened. While its supply of surface
want them out, while others propose an alliance of mutual defense. A merchant from Gracklstugh says there’s an influx of surface-world coins there, but nobody knows where they come from. (See chapter 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
between the segments contain a multitude of hungry astral predators. The creatures trapped in the segments don’t traverse the wreck for this reason. When the characters enter one of these areas, roll on
mate, Figaro, are encamped on this segment. A death slaad recently infiltrated the camp, sowing chaos and magically manipulating Figaro’s mind. This drove Figaro into a paranoid state, causing him to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
residence to adjudicate disputes and collect taxes. Defense: The reeve might have a small force of soldiers. Otherwise, the village relies on a citizen militia. Commerce: Basic supplies are readily
available, possibly from an inn or a trading post. Other goods are available from traveling merchants. Organizations: A village might contain one or two temples or shrines, but few or no other organizations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
colony
Defense: Spore servants and awakened zurkhwoods
Commerce: None
Organizations: Seven myconid circles; Zuggtmoy’s servants
Myconids have lived in Neverlight Grove for untold generations
, experiencing little or no change in their lives until recently. Now their world is being altered faster than many of the fungus folk can keep up with — as is their world view, twisted by the chaotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
ask her to come with them and are kind, she will do so and stay with them through the rest of the adventure. Treasure. Both of Siren’s sacks contain treasure, but it isn’t possible to acquire more than
wizard spell of 5th level or lower (DM’s choice) 8 4d12 gems (worth 100 gp each) 9 Bracers of defense 10 Ring of feather falling It isn’t possible to gain both the large and the small sacks by any means
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Old Tower: Summer The old tower, formerly owned by a wizard, was recently bought by Esvele Rosznar, a young noblewoman with a fascinating alter ego (see “The Black Viper” in appendix B). House
representatives around) in exchange for an equal share of whatever treasure it might contain. She and the characters have each other over a barrel. She can’t have them arrested for burglary without the authorities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Cube Debris 1d6 Floating in the Gelatinous Cube Is A... 1 Chest or recently trapped mimic. 2 Collection of bubbles or rocks resembling eyes. 3 Key to a nearby door or coffer. 4 Remarkable weapon in
without provoking Opportunity Attacks. The cube can move through the spaces of Large or smaller creatures if it has room inside itself to contain them (see the Ooze Cube trait). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
have reason to believe their lair is likely to be invaded might set up a defense. Reasons to set up a defense include the following: Adventurers invaded the lair recently and retreated. Scouts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
eight soldiers’ backpacks. Treasure. The packs contain three potions of healing, five healer’s kits, and 123 gp. However, these items belong to the solders, and Gallio won’t be pleased if the
longer has a mouth through which to speak.
H6. Library These ruined chambers contain high shelves stacked with Thalivar’s moldering research notes. Each chamber houses a large statue of a peasant girl
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, peaceful realm, where many races live together for common knowledge, celebration, and defense. The city is peopled primarily by the “goodly” races (humans, dwarves, gnomes, elves, halflings, and half-elves
hundred years ago to become the High Lady of Luruar, and was succeeded by Taern Hornblade. Though he ruled wisely over the last century, Taern recently relinquished the city’s leadership to High Marshal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
they pick it up. When Talos attacks the ship, these characters won’t find it so easy to escape (see “Rise of the Storm Lord”). D5. Storage Lockers These lockers contain supplies for manning the
into the hull, swallowing it in bones. Treasures. Emberlost is surrounded by plundered treasures from the lost city of Anauria, which Fheralai recently stole from the auction houses of Neverwinter. The






