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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
heroes of many tales, they shed the light of truth into the shadows to uncover secret misdeeds. Equally romanticized as self-serving muckrakers, they often use questionable methods to bring to light
Genius. You resolved a case that baffled others, and now you are celebrated for your brilliance. 6 Bungler. You bungled a case, badly. The guilty party walked free, and everyone blames you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Iyana are separated, and Iyana lives in distant Fairhaven with her sister. Alden is terse with the characters and wants them to leave him alone. The moment they bring up Daask, the Sharn Watch, or Coal
, he becomes agitated, placing his hands over his face and emits a strangled scream. Use the following to guide the party’s interaction with Alden: Alden badly wants to rescue his son but is terrified
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
muscle he can bring to bear against anyone who defaults on a loan, and his family’s influence extends beyond Baldur’s Gate. The characters might try to secure a loan, with or without the intention of
paying it back. Characters who plan to rip off Amrik must succeed on a Charisma (Deception) check contested by Amrik’s Wisdom (Insight) check, as described under “Contests” in chapter 7 of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, though, and many allow themselves to be underestimated as a ploy to bring ruin upon their foes. The Mogis’s Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the god’s followers
unknown assailants and their temples desecrated.
6 An archmage is corrupted by Mogis and begins summoning demons to savage the population.
7 A badly wounded caravan guard (bandit captain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Ebony, onyx, and similar dark-hued valuables bring shadow dragons no particular joy, but they aren’t as inherently repellent as silver, platinum, and diamonds. Beauty fills shadow dragons with contempt
shadow dragon both difficult and dangerous. Shadow Dragon Art Objects d10 Object
1 An ornate scepter marred by soot and grime
2 A priceless painting badly in need of restoration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
clans and other Humanoids. Though they rarely stand more than 8 feet tall, goliaths can hold their own in contests of strength with ogres. Goliath giant-kin can also channel the magic of their giant
stone giants cherish artistry. Few things bring me as much delight as goliaths who strive to celebrate their connection to the magnificent history of giants. When they sing me hymns, their voices are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
wall. The leather comes from a variety of local animals and is badly cured. The curtain is several layers thick with no gaps, so you can’t see through it at all. This cavern is naturally cold. It hovers
long rest. A careful inspection of the leather strips coupled with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check finds barbs; they can’t be noticed otherwise. When kobolds use this stairway, they bring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
wall. The leather comes from a variety of local animals and is badly cured. The curtain is several layers thick with no gaps, so you can’t see through it at all.
This cavern is naturally cold. It
bring the ruined spear that’s kept in area 4. With it, they sweep the leather strips to the left side of the corridor and wedge the end of the spear shaft into an angled socket in the floor just inside area 6. This holds the leather strips safely out of the way while they move in and out of the chamber.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Beshaba was first worshiped, humans were simple hunter-gatherers and she was believed to bring misfortune to hunters, such as being gored by a stag. Although most people tremble in fear at the prospect of
, contests of sport or martial prowess, and at the naming ceremonies of children. If she isn’t invited to such an event, she might take offense and wreak misfortune on those involved. Temples to Beshaba
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
creature has fewer than half its hit points remaining, you can describe it as being badly wounded or on the ropes. Such information gives the players a sense of accomplishment and might spur them to press
double damage from a fireball spell, be sure to let players know how badly the fire hurt it. Don’t be afraid to dole out information to characters who have the applicable knowledge. If you’re not sure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
faerie bell flowers) Pixie tarts (powdered candy in little cups) Sugar-glazed button mushrooms Tree sap lollipop The remaining stalls offer games and contests that cost 1 ticket punch apiece. A handful
Prizes table, or twice if the successful check occurs on the first attempt. Gnome Poetry Contest “Sound the chime, it’s time to rhyme! You bring the poem! We’ll bring the gno-em!”
Gnome Poetry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
no specific demands but allows each individual raider freedom of choice in what they bring back. Some might seek exotic spices and herbs, while others pillage to find scrolls or tomes of knowledge. As
. She regularly arranges contests, scavenger hunts, and other trials to keep her servants involved in purposeful activity, but the attraction of such diversions wears off after a brief time. Most of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
catch up to them, and the drow leaders arrive not long thereafter (see “Catching Up”). If the pursuit level drops to 0, the party has eluded the drow until circumstances bring both factions into contact
drow pick up the trail once more. NARROW ESCAPES
If an encounter with the drow is going badly and you don’t want the characters recaptured, you can always have fate intercede on their behalf with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
—by undertaking the following quests. Quest: Pip’s Adventure Lily Abdullina A young boy named Pip followed some strange monsters deep
into the hills, and the characters must bring him safely home
Stonehills’ ten-year-old son, Pip, hasn’t returned from playing in the fields southeast of town. Toblen or Trilena Stonehill asks the characters to search the field and bring Pip home. Pip’s Curiosity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
their differences or engage in contests of strength. War Chief’s Quarters Adjacent to the main chamber is the room where the war chief resides, holds council, and hands out blessings or punishments
cult, which call themselves the Red Fang of Shargaas, take advantage of these secret tunnels to raid the outside world and bring back prisoners. The members of the Red Fang use giant, carnivorous bats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Fortuitous Happenstance. The Shieldmeet festival features a number of games of chance, skill, and bravery, from dice and darts, to drunken running, to wrestling and other physical contests
, then bring the Barge ashore and charge. No raiders have stood firm against such an assault. In the center of town is the Waterbaron’ Hall, a grand structure that is both the ruler’s home and the location
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the middle of Lake Galifar. Her scheme to bring the towers of Arcanix to the ground likewise seemed ended.
But yesterday, according to eyewitness reports, ir’Rannan was seen in the common room of
adventurers goes badly. Any villain likely has at least one fallback plan. Take Hostages. Most adventurers wouldn’t be willing to attack the villain if they fear that the villains’ lackeys are about to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
.”
Lulu’s memory was badly damaged by events she can’t remember, but a summary of those events is presented here for your benefit. Lulu was more than Zariel’s traveling companion. She was the angel’s
presence — but nor could she bring herself to harm her former friend. Zariel had Lulu sent back to Faerûn with her mental faculties restored. Unfortunately, the damage to Lulu’s memory was not so easy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
bring not only her divine family but also mortal giants together in harmony. Iallanis envisions a restored giant empire as a realm of benevolence, learning, and innovation where giants lead but do not
cleverer of the two, often outwitting his brother in contests where Thrym’s greater strength might otherwise let him prevail. Their history of competition ranges from striving to outdo each other in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
you plan to use this adventure in a continuing campaign, killing a helpless Chosen can later bring the characters into conflict with other agents of that Chosen’s deity. The magic of the Doomvault
fight goes badly for him, he surrenders. He offers his skeleton key and one piece of lore if he’s allowed to flee to the gatehouse. Curse of Fortune. High and low d20 results matter more in this area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
whirlwind romance. Roll a d20. On a 1–5, the romance ends badly. On a 6–10, the romance ends amicably. On an 11–20, the romance is ongoing. You determine the identity of the love interest, subject to your
DM’s approval. If the romance ends badly, you might gain a new flaw. If it ends well or is ongoing, your new love interest might represent a new bond. 41–80 You earn modest winnings from gambling and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
mercilessly eliminates the weak and the infirm. Orcs don’t revere their gods as much as they fear them; every tribe has superstitions about how to avert their wrath or bring their favor. This deep-seated
is Gruumsh One-Eye, who created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
area with a thick layer of dust. Temporary structures seemingly set up to aid the reconstruction have been badly damaged by force and fire, though a couple of wooden buildings still stand amid the
, although she doesn’t know it. If captured, she can relate that a short, cloaked humanoid came to her in Neverwinter Wood two days ago, hiring her to bring her pack of jackals to Phandalin and search
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
hints to the players if they’re having trouble putting things together. But don’t feel like you need to bring all nine of these kobolds to life! Pick one or two of these kobolds that you and the
Minn, now follow Sparkrender, the blue wyrmling in Clifftop Observatory (see chapter 4). When Myla’s wings were badly injured in an attack by stirges (which she describes as “hungry, icky, blood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
still respects his past. During the celebration, she asks Thoman, her family’s head of security, to go to the vault and bring out the suit of armor as a gift to her husband. Tannus Thunderwind. Tannus
things start going badly at any point, the characters can say “Whippoorwill” into the stone token given to them by Flabbergast to have him perform the ritual — or they might have the ritual cast for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, arched opening above the mansion’s double entrance doors. People come and go from the mansion at all hours during the day. Guards bring criminals cited for “malicious unhappiness.” Men and women arrive
wall of this otherwise empty closet is a badly beaten man wearing nothing but a loincloth. The iron shackles have cut into his wrists, causing blood to trickle down his hands. The man is a Vallakian
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Vanifer, and he promises an immense (and fictitious) reward if the characters bring him Tinderstrike. If the characters seem agreeable and competent, he provides them with directions to get them to area
drinking a potion of greater healing (see “Treasure”). Reinforcements. These hobgoblins are often loud, engaging in training or contests. The forces in area E6, E7, and E8 might investigate a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
folk sip warmed ciders and broths (often laced with herbs for health and to bring on visions) and stay inside. They tell tales of what interested them or was important in the year just done, and discuss
. Many festhalls sponsor Founders’ Day costume contests, with prizes going to those who wear the best recreations of the garb of historical personages. Once banned as frivolous and distracting, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
leave this level of the dungeon, the cultists replace these guards with four Crushing Wave reavers from area C23. C10. Gargoyle Fountain This chamber has been badly damaged. Several collapsed columns
sculpture has been badly damaged — two of the merfolk are missing their arms, and the third is missing her head. Hallways lead north, south, and east from this chamber. A glimmer of torchlight comes from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
chasm floor. Most are dwarves and orcs in badly rusted armor. B2. North Chasm This cavernous area is 100 feet high from floor to ceiling. If the characters enter from the east (via area B1), read the
southeast corner of the room is badly damaged, and the walls there are little more than rubble.
The dwarves of Tyar-Besil were proud of their pastoral ways, and they celebrated their surface dominions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
replica duodrones, activated by the door opening, are tasked with maintaining circuits in this room, which have become badly corroded over time. Their second task is to remove intruders who attack them
replica tridrones and one replica quadrone, whose task is to bring a modron charging station — the two metallic walls — back online. These replica modrons look exactly like their true modron
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
plants. Ruined walls and hollow towers protrude from the briars.
Creatures. Four goblins sort the specimens for Belak. They are hostile to intruders. If things go badly for them, they cry out in
Goblin, saying, “Aid us, Protector of the Twilight Grove!” Development. Sometimes the twig blights in area 55 attack the goblins out of sheer malice. Thus, a call from the goblins doesn’t bring all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
relentless rhythm on their war drums. With each crescendo, a bolt of lightning slams into the town below!
Six wereboar drummers perform a magical ritual to bring down lightning. Once per round, while at
streets of Leilon. Read the following boxed text aloud: The dragon has crash-landed on Aubrey’s Peculiarities Shoppe, reducing the building to a pile of broken masonry. Bleeding badly and covered with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
light emanates from the seam.
The door is normally sealed with a complicated locking mechanism, but the fanatics have left it unlocked to let their minions bring the Netherese obelisk fragments to them
attack intruders, but Ahooshathan has a strong survival instinct. If both nothics are slain, or if Ahooshathan is badly injured and plainly outmatched, the mind flayer surrenders. Ahooshathan offers what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Often in legends these contests are bloody battles, but some tales have the brothers acting side by side on grand adventures. Surtur is seen as the more clever of the two, and fire giants emulate his
the best steel from the forge. When fire is controlled, it is the giants’ most powerful tool; when it rages unchecked, it can bring down forests and lay waste to cities.
Because of the destructive