bringing before diffusing collect retreated

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Background According to local legend, the sages of the Tower of the Heavens can glimpse the future. Suppliants journey from distant regions to the tower, each bringing gold and a single question

Piyarz, saw his mentor was unguarded and vulnerable. Piyarz and his mutinous faction of apprentices attempted a coup, but Shalfey fended them off and retreated to the safety of his sanctum, where he

Rockblight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Rockblight When the drow attacked Blingdenstone, Ogrémoch’s Bane retreated to the far corners of the ruined city, waiting for the time to reemerge and seek out earth elementals to corrupt. The

malevolent entity didn’t have to wait long, as the drow sent teams of scavengers to loot the treasures the deep gnomes left behind, bringing their own elemental creatures with them. Map 6.4: Rockblight

Aldani

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

years, it is widely believed that they were wiped out. In truth, many aldani survived and retreated to the lakes of the Aldani Basin in the heart of Chult. An aldani looks like a giant lobster that walks

for being left alone. These bribes take the form of treasures that the aldani collect from the bottoms of rivers and lakes. Cursed by Ubtao. The aldani are the monstrous descendants of Chultan humans

Prisoners

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

the camp. Rewards If characters capture a prisoner, award each of them 25 XP. To collect that award, the prisoner must be brought to the governor. Interrogating the prisoner independently and bringing

Ancient Red Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

devastation. These dragons’ greed matches their ruinous potential, and they collect vast hoards studded with storied treasures and magic items. Their lairs frequently tap into volcanic depths and might pierce

other planes of existence, bringing servants from the Elemental Plane of Fire or the Lower Planes into their service. Joshua Raphael Even the bravest souls flee the onslaught of an ancient red dragon

Wilderness Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Wilderness Encounters Ask the players to tell you the party’s marching order, so that you know which characters are in the lead and who’s bringing up the rear. When the party camps, ask which

. Hobgoblins. This squad of hobgoblins is actively seeking the adventurers, hoping to collect on a bounty. They know the location of Cragmaw Castle but won’t provide directions unless they are charmed. One

Prisoners

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

cave at the camp. Rewards If characters capture a prisoner, award each of them 25 XP. To collect that award, the prisoner must be brought to the governor. Interrogating the prisoner independently and

bringing the information to the governor doesn’t count. The characters also receive standard XP for any monsters they defeat along the way.

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

sections, Tyranny of Dragons accounts for the feedback of thousands of Dungeons & Dragons players. You’ll find a revised, campaign-spanning overview, as well as compiled appendices that collect the

bringing several of D&D’s most ferocious foes to life. As Hoard of the Dragon Queen and The Rise of Tiamat numbered among the first fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons products, an online supplement for these

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

, Tyranny of Dragons accounts for the feedback of thousands of Dungeons & Dragons players. You’ll find a revised, campaign-spanning overview, as well as compiled appendices that collect the characters

, magic items, and monsters from both adventures into comprehensive references. Additionally, an entirely new concept art gallery reveals a glimpse behind the scenes at the work that went into bringing

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

sections, Tyranny of Dragons accounts for the feedback of thousands of Dungeons & Dragons players. You’ll find a revised, campaign-spanning overview, as well as compiled appendices that collect the

bringing several of D&D’s most ferocious foes to life. As Hoard of the Dragon Queen and The Rise of Tiamat numbered among the first fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons products, an online supplement for these

Telemy Hill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

permanent damage but has been convalescing in her den since the attack. Telemy Hill is worried for its friend and hopes the characters can cheer up the goblin, perhaps by bringing her something to eat or

removed the goblin’s ability to perceive that fear and replaced it with an insatiable and overwhelming need to collect keys. So great is this obsession that Jingle Jangle has lost her own sense of self and

Academy Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

room requires purple-level security to enter and contains paperwork on all academy personnel. Orientation Task: Welcome Pack. Characters can visit reception to collect their cadet-issue welcome packs

each sailor who returns alive from a mission into Wildspace. In bringing the officer into disrepute, the characters have surely earned some enemies! Have the players note this outcome for future

Illithinoch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

trickery. Shalghast asks the characters whether they’ve come “to worship Ilvaash, who bleeds from the Far Realm,” or whether they are bringing more “obelisk pieces for the masters.” The mind flayers don’t

fanatics. The alhoon can describe each fanatic (as mentioned in “Mind Flayer Fanatics” section earlier), but Oshundo doesn’t regard them very highly. Fanatics’ Problem. The fanatics retreated to the

Annam and the Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Annam retreated from the Material Plane. The saga of her effort to claim her full divine inheritance is a popular tale among giants who value guile and trickery over brute strength or magical might

raids and skirmishes, bringing glory to giantkind and striking terror into the enemies of Annam’s children. Priests and Rites. Giants sometimes ask Thrym for his blessing before hunting or going to war

Colossus Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

try to escape. Otherwise, they remain motionless. Fumes. Due to the height of the room relative to the rest of the node, toxic fumes collect here. Whenever a creature starts its turn inside the room

other than Vanifer who approaches the portal. If Vanifer has retreated to this cavern and the characters have defeated two other prophets, use the “Encounter with Vanifer” section. Use the “Encounter with

Briny Maze Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

injured wizards retreated here to rest, but the maze entrapped them. All five died while being absorbed. B5: Tumor Garden Several fleshy lumps in the floor rise like stalagmites to heights of two or

death cries and the ruptured wall. Though Varakkta was reluctant to leave her valued greatsword behind, she elected for discretion and retreated to rejoin her followers. Greatsword. The greatsword is

Locations V - Z

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Huckers” section in chapter 2). The hobgoblins form a phalanx in the front of the group, with the frost giant behind them and the unruly mob of ogres and goblins bringing up the rear. Even without the

. The giant intends to collect on the 5,000 gp reward being offered for the dwarf’s capture and is using the goblinoids and ogres as a distraction to help him bag the dwarf. While the garrison is

Areas of the Water Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

the monsters’ weird insight. They let large and well-armed parties pass through unmolested, but then attempt to pick off a character bringing up the rear. Gargoyle Fountain. The fountain is fed through

at least three trips in a keelboat or ten trips with the small skiffs moored in area C1 to move all the cargo out of the hall. Characters can collect 500 pounds of the most valuable goods and haul

Portal Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

1 is an exception, bringing the characters back automatically.) Eventually, the characters find the portal leading to Dran Enterprises’ headquarters in this way. As an advanced security measure, the

the four checks necessary to collect a group of items, their lackluster performance causes a bearded devil productivity specialist to appear and attack the party (including Dagdra) for 1 round. The

Neverdeath Catacomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

of area C14 come to investigate areas C8 and C12, bringing along both ghouls from area area C17. The cultists shout about “teaching those meddling elementals a lesson” as they arrive, allowing the

ransacking the room. The cultists quickly retreated and haven’t been back. The wraiths emerge from the dust and ash when anyone opens the door, shrieking, “Vecnans, die!” They vent their rage on nearby

Areas of the Earth Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

their efforts against the fire cult. Miraj isn’t above offering a bribe to entice enemies, then reneging on the deal if they come back to collect. Miraj calls himself a “mud sorcerer” because he

characters’ arrival, and he prefers to meet visitors in this area. A shadow demon that serves as Marlos’s messenger and majordomo lurks nearby. If he isn’t here, Marlos has retreated down to the Fane of the

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

blows up from below, bringing with it the scent of dust and a faint trace of rot. 3. Crumbled Courtyard The narrow stairs empty into a small courtyard, apparently the top of what was once a

from area 36 and warns the goblin chief in area 41 that something is amiss. Grenl, the goblin shaman in area 41, might emerge to protect the tribe. Investigating. The goblins collect the

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