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Monsters
The Tortle Package
legs come out of a small opening in the bottom of its shell. A geonid can draw its limbs into its shell and close the opening. When it does so, the creature looks like a small boulder. In this state, the
Boulder Guise. While fully withdrawn into its shell, the geonid can’t see and is indistinguishable from a small boulder.Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Healing can save a life with a touch, restoring vitality and the will to live. When dealing with mundane medicine, the mark helps its bearer sense the nature of maladies, aiding them in finding a
will come with a cost. If you have the gold, Jorasco healers can remove a disease instantly with lesser restoration. If you can’t afford such a service, they will treat you with mundane techniques
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, Vladimir can grapple the target (escape DC 14) provided the target is Large or smaller.
+2 Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack
feelings fueled the spirits of many of his fellow knights—including Godfrey—to come back as revenants as well. Vladimir continued to wage the hopeless war, even as Strahd tightened his grip on the valley
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
crashing against the wall in area 7. As it rolls through, the bone boulder crushes and slashes at any creature in area 6, dealing 18 (4d8) bludgeoning damage and 18 (4d8) slashing damage, or half as
Boulder Trap At 15 feet beyond the shaft entrance, a mechanical plate installed in the floor triggers a rolling boulder trap. A successful DC 22 Wisdom (Perception) check by one of the characters in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
before crashing against the wall in area 7. As it rolls through, the bone boulder crushes and slashes at any creature in area 6, dealing 18 (4d8) bludgeoning damage and 18 (4d8) slashing damage, or half
.) Bone Boulder Trap At 15 feet beyond the shaft entrance, a mechanical plate installed in the floor triggers a rolling boulder trap. A successful DC 22 Wisdom (Perception) check by one of the characters in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
Geonid Also known as rocklings and rock hermits, geonids are small, intelligent cave dwellers that originated on the Elemental Plane of Earth. A geonid’s arms and legs come out of a small opening in
the bottom of its shell. A geonid can draw its limbs into its shell and close the opening. When it does so, the creature looks like a small boulder. In this state, the geonid can’t see and relies on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
may be seen stone doors recessed in the wall, and to the north a set of stairs leads down.
In the center of the chamber sits a large polished boulder amid a pile of smaller rounded rocks. The
boulder is five feet tall and colored brown with dark streaks and spots. Leaning against it is what appears to be a bamboo staff.
In the mud around the base of the boulder is a moving shape, looking like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
Amble If Amble has joined the characters, the tortle remains a steadfast ally in the fight to come. Amble will focus any attacks on the drowned, leaving Gar to the characters. If things get tough
, Amble can also act as a backup healer for the party. Note that dealing damage to Gar does not break Amble’s rule, as the tortle believes that Gar is some kind of aberrant being. Because of this, Amble will not intercede when the characters attack Gar.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
spell (save DC 15) for 1 minute. If you roll an odd number, a boulder falls on a random draconian, dealing 33 (6d10) bludgeoning damage to it.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
ability to maneuver underground. A sapphire dragon often refrains from striking immediately, preferring to assess intruders first in order to devise the most advantageous approach to dealing with them
stone to come and go.
The challenge rating of a legendary sapphire dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
really large party can use the Help action to aid one of the characters taking a role above, or can come up with their own strategy (such as casting an appropriate spell). Any roles not filled by
a path out of this storm, a rock of ice the size of a giant’s boulder misses the balloon by a few feet!
Lookout. Have the lookout attempt a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check to spot areas where the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
wrestler competes in each contest against any characters who take part. Purposefully dealing damage to another competitor immediately disqualifies the attacker. Other forms of interference—such as
awards the party a potion of fire giant strength. Cloud Giant’s Grace Each competitor must carry a 200-pound boulder across a 150-foot-wide lava field. If the boulder touches the ground, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Poisons Given their insidious and deadly nature, poisons are illegal in most societies but are a favorite tool among assassins, drow, and other evil creatures. Poison Types Poisons come in the
as allowing advantage on the saving throw or dealing only half damage on a failed save. Inhaled. These poisons are powders or gases that take effect when inhaled. Blowing the powder or releasing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
symbolic meaning to inspire a choice or challenge the characters will face that day. The card could represent a site the characters come across on their journey, like a ruined tower or a fork in the
ability checks (though another character can help, at your discretion). Whatever choice or challenge you decide the top card represents, the characters’ success or failure while dealing with that situation determines how you read the bottom card.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Poison Given their insidious and deadly nature, poisons are a favorite tool among assassins and evil creatures. Poisons come in the following four types: Contact. Contact poison can be smeared on an
poison to suffer its effects. The dose can be delivered in food or a liquid. You may decide that a partial dose has a reduced effect, such as allowing Advantage on the saving throw or dealing only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Tavern Patrons If the characters come to Elfsong Tavern in search of Captain Zodge’s contact, Tarina, they find her playing cards upstairs in area E7. Among the dozens of other patrons, they notice a
snooty apothecary wearing a colorful cape If the characters need help finding Tarina, a tavern regular, they are directed to the second floor (see “Dealing with Tarina”).
Map 1.2: Elfsong Tavern View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Tree Trap This encounter can occur anywhere in Neverwinter Wood. Set the scene by reading the following boxed text: You come upon a sixty-foot-wide forest clearing, in the middle of which is a black
within its reach with a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check, or by dealing 5 or more slashing damage against a root with a single melee weapon attack. The roots have AC 13 and immunity to all damage except slashing.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Poison Given their insidious and deadly nature, poisons are a favorite tool among assassins and evil creatures. Zuzanna Wuzyk Zarak applies poison to his dagger Poisons come in the following four
Advantage on the saving throw or dealing only half as much damage on a failed save. Inhaled. Poisonous powders and gases take effect when inhaled. Blowing the powder or releasing the gas subjects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
rampages relatively short. They have a recipe for a concoction that can usher the dragon quickly back to its centuries-long slumber once the wildfires have raged long enough. When the bright-orange
. The Sleeping Concoction. If the characters are amenable to the Burning Circle’s solution, Catacus gives them a list of plants to find in the gardens and a recipe to make the concoction. After the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
24. Sir Bluto’s Guard Post A fallen knight named Sir Bluto Sans Pite (a NE champion; see appendix B) and his eight minions (NE human knights) wait here to ambush any who come through the tunnel. They
a net, a creature can use its action to make a DC 10 Strength check, freeing itself or another creature within its reach on a successful check. Dealing 5 slashing damage to the net (AC 10) also frees
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
make it back to Nandar Keep, Daphne fled to the Dripping Caves with the other villagers—a decision she has come to regret. If she learns that Lady Nandar is dead, Daphne becomes inconsolable. Dealing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
zombie per player character, and 1 wraith per every two characters (rounded down), excluding sidekicks. The zombies are the only ones attacking the building. The wraiths come out of the darkness after
barred the doors and windows, hoping the zombies would be unable to breach the doors. If the party runs into difficulty dealing with the creatures, occupants of the inn can open the windows and fire crossbows or other missile weapons at the monsters to help.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Dealing with Wealth Characters accumulate wealth over the course of their adventures—sometimes, a lot of wealth! These riches might come slowly over a long adventuring career or in a sudden stroke of
Characters who come into a lot of wealth might try to buy magic items that make them more powerful. Remember, you decide what magic items, if any, can be bought and sold in a settlement. You don’t have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Poisons Given their insidious and deadly nature, poisons are illegal in most societies but are a favorite tool among assassins, drow, and other evil creatures. Poisons come in the following four
advantage on the saving throw or dealing only half damage on a failed save. Inhaled. These poisons are powders or gases that take effect when inhaled. Blowing the powder or releasing the gas subjects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
characters are hired by a family to protect the gwishin haunting its members, whom they’ve come to a peaceable arrangement with, from spirit arbiters insistent on exorcising it. 7 The answer key for the
the lives of fifteen members of a Yeonido clan. The lone survivor begs the characters for help dealing with the fifteen gwishin (specters) that arise in the aftermath.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
sapphire dragon often refrains from striking immediately, preferring to assess intruders first in order to devise the most advantageous approach to dealing with them.
Sapphire dragons watch for signs of
other unseen by intruders. The most secure lairs might feature no accessible entrances or exits at all, with the dragon relying on tunneling or shaping stone to come and go.
The challenge rating of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
adventurers are undercover agents of the king. If the rogue loses a contest of Charisma (Deception) against the guard’s Wisdom (Insight), the same lie told again won’t work. The characters can come up with a
force and athleticism Smash down a door, move a boulder, use a spike to wedge a door shut Dexterity Agility, reflexes, and balance Sneak past a guard, walk along a narrow ledge, wriggle free from chains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
giant riding a mammoth, as the earth rumbles and trembles with every one of the mammoth’s heavy footfalls. Running the Encounter. The frost giant has come down from the Spine of the World mountains
they move in for the kill. These gnolls come from the Cackling Chasm (see "Cackling Chasm"), which provides them with shelter. Gnolls that are captured can lead the characters back to their lair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
damage-dealing spells. The four that remain are indistinguishable from normal zurkhwoods while they remain motionless. The awakened zurkhwoods try to kill or drive off creatures that cause harm to
meal. It attacks creatures that come within 10 feet of the dead duergar, but otherwise the crawler just wants to be left alone. Treasure A search of Iktarve’s corpse and the surrounding area yields a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Dealing with Amrik Unless the characters attack him at once, Amrik assumes they’ve come to him for a loan. He is more than happy to provide one, up to a limit of 150 gp (the amount currently carried
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
parley with the enemy (see “Avoiding or Ending a Fight” below). On a successful save, the creature is willing to fight. When dealing with a group of creatures, the leader makes this saving throw on
combat offers to surrender or proposes some sort of exchange. If one side wants to parley in the middle of combat and the other side agrees, you can suspend the Initiative order for some interaction. If the two sides don’t come to an agreement, pick up the Initiative order where it left off.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
choosing, dealing 88 (16d10) bludgeoning damage plus 56 (16d6) fire damage to each creature aboard. If it reaches space, the tower begins to orbit the planet, as magical wards kick in to provide
occupants with artificial gravity and a continuous supply of air and heat. If the characters were inside the Barn Door for the launch and have come along for the ride, you can decide what measures might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
as you’re planning adventures. If your adventure relies on certain events, plan for multiple ways they might come about, or be prepared for clever players to prevent those events from happening as
. See “Respect for the DM” in chapter 1 and “Draw In the Players” later in this chapter for advice about dealing with this situation.
One way to give players impactful choices is to keep multiple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Campaign Conflicts One way to ensure your campaign’s longevity is to come up with three compelling conflicts you can create adventures around. Introduce these conflicts early in the campaign. As the
has a broader reach and represents a greater threat. The threshold of a new tier can also be an opportunity for characters to realize the scale of a conflict they’ve been dealing with—to realize, for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
along a mostly regular grid, making it easy for characters to find their way among standing statues and funerary niches. If the characters come here following rumors of ghosts, it’s only a matter of
chapters of the adventure, or they should be kept busy with other commitments and quests before returning to the surface world. These quests could come either from the deep gnomes or from earlier chapters






