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Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
wit and debilitating inky shadow. Whether weaving their magic through spoken incantations and scathing insults or through shadows, these teachers break down the resolve of their foes.
The professors
focus on words that find the tiniest, most invisible cracks in an opponent’s defenses and break them.
Silverquill Scholars
The scholars of Silverquill College study the power of magic shaped
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
telepathic conversations with up to ten creatures at a time. The brain breaker can let those creatures telepathically hear each other while connected in this way.Multiattack. The brain breaker makes two
can terminate the link at any time (no action required). The target can use an action on its turn to attempt to break the link, doing so with a successful DC 17 Charisma check. If the target breaks
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
conversations with up to ten creatures at a time. The elder brain can let those creatures telepathically hear each other while connected in this way.Multiattack. The elder brain makes two Tentacle
no longer has the incapacitated condition, and the elder brain can terminate the link at any time (no action required). The target can use an action on its turn to attempt to break the link, doing so
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
connected to one another.
False Appearance. If the yggdrasti is motionless and rooted in the ground at the start of combat, it looks just like a dead tree and has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover
similar magic, someone might be able to convince an yggdrasti to break off its attack, but the monster’s innate hatred of other living things is extremely difficult for it to suppress.
Yggdrasti
Elder Brain
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
conversations with up to ten creatures at a time. The elder brain can let those creatures telepathically hear each other while connected in this way.Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation
mind once it is no longer incapacitated, and the elder brain can terminate the link at any time (no action required). The target can use an action on its turn to attempt to break the psychic link
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
creatures telepathically hear each other while connected in this way.Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Tentacle"} to hit, reach 30 ft., one
of another creature’s turn. The elder brain regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Break Concentration. The elder brain targets one creature within 120 feet of it with which
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Powered armor resembles a suit of unusual plate armor, with finely articulated joints connected by an oily, black, leather-like material. The armor has been worked to create the appearance of a
. Freeing the user first requires defeating the armor’s automatic defenses (as above). A creature in stasis does not make Charisma saving throws to break the armor’s control.
Alternative
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
with advantage.Sometimes deeply devout people, usually either Humanoids or medusas, dedicate themselves to a cause and are transformed by a deity or magic into hierophant medusas—beings with
entrance to a slumbering titan’s tomb for any sign the titan might awaken, and repel the forces that seek to break the tomb’s seal.
A Medusa’s Lair
A medusa’s lair is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Minotaurs Twenty-three minotaurs inhabit the southern half of the Maze Level. They spend most of their time fighting the drow. Their leader is a priest of Baphomet named Maku, a devout follower of
the demon lord to feast on. Baphomet the Horned King Baphomet is worshiped by those who strive to break the confines of civility and unleash their inner bestial nature. All minotaurs on the Maze
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
strengthen Thrane resolve. The common people are united by their faith and sure of the righteousness of their cause. The Silver Flame urges people to stand together in the face of evil, and across the nation
strengthened their faith and drew them together. However, some question the validity of theocratic rule. Such doubt can be found even among the most devout followers of the faith; such people fear that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, dispatch patrols, and take care of day-to-day business. A typical Sharn Watch station has two well-guarded entrances. One is connected to a main vestibule, where an officer in a security room with a
, which holds skycoaches and soarsleds. Both of these areas are connected to the station’s bullpen by way of locked and warded doors. The Watch Station Adventures table offers reasons why the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
disadvantage. Inscrutable Characteristics d6 Characteristic
1 I was educated by a sphinx in the Dakra Isles.
2 I am a devout adherent to one of Meletis’s schools of philosophy (detailed in
times.
5 Why wouldn’t I phrase every statement as a question?
6 I was born a sphinx, but a god cursed me into humanoid form and saddled me with the limits of mortal knowledge. I won’t rest until I break the curse.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Restraints All the drow’s prisoners, including the characters, wear iron slave collars along with manacles connected to iron belts by a short length of chain. This leaves the prisoners restrained
. The iron collars can be broken with a successful DC 20 Strength check. The collars have 12 hit points. A character who fails a check to break a collar, break a set of manacles, or escape from a set of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Interacting with Objects A character's interaction with objects in an environment is often simple to resolve in the game. The player tells the DM that his or her character is doing something, such as
immune to effects that require other saves. When an object drops to 0 hit points, it breaks. A character can also attempt a Strength check to break an object. The DM sets the DC for any such check.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
connected to one of the gangs and you appreciate the opportunity to ply your trade. As a sage you could be engaging in research that your compatriots feel is dangerous. As an acolyte you might harbor
heretical beliefs. A variation of this is that you’re hiding. As a devout cleric or paladin, you may have made enemies of the corrupt authorities in the local churches. If you use the haunted one background
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Interacting with Objects A character's interaction with objects in an environment is often simple to resolve in the game. The player tells the DM that his or her character is doing something, such as
immune to effects that require other saves. When an object drops to 0 hit points, it breaks. A character can also attempt a Strength check to break an object. The DM sets the DC for any such check.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
hopes of striking a useful alliance. The tiers of play represent the ideal milestones for introducing new world-shaking events to the campaign. As the characters resolve one event, a new danger arises
increasingly powerful. This approach also allows you to break your design work down into smaller pieces. Create material such as adventures, NPCs, maps, and so on for one tier at a time. You only need to worry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Confronting Galin If confronted with evidence against him, Galin accuses the adventurers (publicly if necessary) of being in league with the cult and attempting to break the resolve of Altand’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Confronting Galin If confronted with evidence against him, Galin accuses the adventurers (publicly if necessary) of being in league with the cult and attempting to break the resolve of Altand’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Brightguard Before Atash, the Brightguard was a fringe collective of devout protectors who vowed to defend Akharin Sangar from evil in the name of their deity, the Sunweaver. When the angel Atash—an
agent of the Sunweaver—deemed service in the Brightguard a holy calling, the group’s ranks swelled. Most members have unshakable resolve, but recent revolutionary acts have the order on edge. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Noteworthy Sites Each city district features its own architectural aesthetics. The districts cling to volcanic islands connected by sturdy stone bridges, ferries, and steam-powered funiculars. Bright
eventually, whether to smuggle goods, avoid taxes, or quietly resolve conflicts. Society lieutenants run gambling dens disguised as tea rooms along the pier, while samurai and scoundrels test their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
adventurers who need a break. This option is also ideal for players who don’t want to make use of the downtime system. Resources. Relaxation requires one week. A character needs to maintain at least a modest
duration. Complications. Relaxation rarely comes with complications. If you want to make life complicated for the characters, introduce an action or an event connected to a rival.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
are already on the scene. The overgrown cemetery sprawls beneath the eastern wall of the city. Gnarled trees and crumbling mausoleums break line of sight all around. Three humans are gathered around
citizens should find themselves engaged in an ugly bit of skulduggery involving opening a tomb. Underneath the self-deprecating manner is a stern resolve. The Kraken Society paid good money for the orb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, who is working with the Boromar Clan or the Sharn Watch to take down key Daask operatives, is waiting on a bridge. 3 Break into a building connected to Sharn heights to steal something valuable. 4 Stop a crooked Sharn Watch official who is trying to reach a skycoach and flee the city to escape arrest.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Interacting with Objects Interacting with objects is often simple to resolve. The player tells the DM that their character is doing something, such as moving a lever or opening a door, and the DM
rules glossary. Breaking Objects As an action, you can automatically break or otherwise destroy a fragile, nonmagical object, such as a glass container or a piece of paper. If you try to damage something more resilient, the DM might use the rules on breaking objects in the rules glossary.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Interacting with Objects Interacting with objects is often simple to resolve. The player tells the DM that their character is doing something, such as moving a lever or opening a door, and the DM
Rules Glossary. Breaking Objects As an action, you can automatically break or otherwise destroy a fragile, nonmagical object, such as a glass container or a piece of paper. If you try to damage something more resilient, the DM might use the rules on breaking objects in the Rules Glossary.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
T14: Secret Vaults Four secret vaults are connected to the main temple (area T13), and two more are connected to the hall of statues (area T4). The vaults are basically identical, but each contains a
. Disturbing the statue causes it to break apart, freeing the Hostile Mummy inside. 4 Disturbing the statue causes four Specters to emerge from cavities behind the walls. They pass through the walls and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Law and Order Everyone in Baldur’s Gate is expected to hew to common law. Murder, theft, assault, blackmail, and fraud all carry severe penalties. Patriars, the wealthy, and the well-connected are
vigilante or hired mercenary will break an accused commoner out of prison in order to ensure the accused’s safety until the trial date. Minor crimes, such as creating a public disturbance, petty theft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Law and Order Everyone in Baldur’s Gate is expected to hew to common law. Murder, theft, assault, blackmail, and fraud all carry severe penalties. Patriars, the wealthy, and the well-connected are
vigilante or hired mercenary will break an accused commoner out of prison in order to ensure the accused’s safety until the trial date. Minor crimes, such as creating a public disturbance, petty theft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
nothing to break their loyalty to the Queen of Air and Darkness. Effective roleplaying, magic, or a successful DC 18 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check enables the characters to convince the elves
set on ending the threat of the princess by destroying the book and all those connected to it. If the characters ask about the Princess of the Shadow Glass, the elves say that she was exiled from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
from a city whose rulers sent adventurers to steal from the dragon’s hoard.
8 A gold dragon requires a team of specialists to help break into the infamous Lamentation Vault and acquire the world
-shaking prophecy held within.
Connected Creatures Gold dragons tend to hold themselves apart from the worlds they watch over, favoring isolation and trusting only a few close allies and guardians
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the quest. (In other words, the characters are at least 7th level.) These conditions don’t account for any unfinished business that the characters are determined to resolve. For example, if Xardorok
be cracked open at a place where a waterfall once flowed down its side but has since frozen. We have already found the waterfall. All we need now is the magic to break open the glacier.”
Vellynne
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
crucial warning for the centaur’s community.
8 A faerie dragon has been magically compelled to work as an invisible assassin and is desperate for someone to break the compulsion.
Connected
d10 Connected Creatures
1 An entrepreneurial gnome uses a faerie dragon’s Euphoria Breath to open a novel relaxation spa; the dragon appreciates the steady stream of treats and baubles they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
run, ask your players what they prefer. If your players have different preferences, you can intersperse episodic, stand-alone adventures among serialized adventures to break up the bigger story
take a break from adventuring. Serials A serialized campaign is one continuous story broken up into smaller parts that flow naturally from one to the next. It often has one or more overarching threats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
character who is the same level as the other characters in the adventuring party. If the new player has never played D&D before and the rest of the group is higher than level 4, consider taking a short break
new character is connected to the adventurers’ patron or a member of an organization the other characters are linked to. In either case, the new character has been searching for the group, perhaps






