bringing both down contain raids

Goose Mother

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

hour. Sometimes these eggs hatch into clutches of young geese that grow up to terrorize the marshes of Eldraine. Other times, the eggs contain trinkets or valuables. The fae folk of Eldraine’s

wilds have developed a symbiotic relationship with the Goose Mother, often bringing it fresh meat in exchange for the treasures inside its golden eggs. If you have Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

While the petty squabbles of other creatures bore and irritate me, I might hear out those who demonstrate an appreciation for the finer things in life by bringing me delicacies like clams or aboleth

financial or sentimental value to the host dragon are stored away in the protected hoard, these tastefully appointed visitors’ chambers contain lesser treasures from inaccessible or storied locales

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

While the petty squabbles of other creatures bore and irritate me, I might hear out those who demonstrate an appreciation for the finer things in life by bringing me delicacies like clams or aboleth

treasures with significant financial or sentimental value to the host dragon are stored away in the protected hoard, these tastefully appointed visitors’ chambers contain lesser treasures from

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

serpent gods began to demand more and more sacrifices, the yuan-ti stepped up their raids on bordering settlements to meet this need. Calm long-view schemers, innate deceivers, and immune to poison

you’re roleplaying a yuan-ti, the following tables contain possible inspiration. They suggest characteristics that a yuan-ti might possess. Yuan-ti Personality Traits d8 Personality

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the

warriors go on their raids are weaker than their tribe mates or otherwise not suited for a life of battle. Worshipers of Luthic fall into this category, as do some of those that revere Yurtrus or Shargaas

1. Entrance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

1. Entrance The tunnel from level 20 leads to a featureless, 20-foot-high cavern with four tunnel exits, two of which contain iron tracks. An empty mine cart rests at the end of the northern track

hand brake. A creature inside a cart or next to one can use its action to pull the hand brake to reduce the cart’s speed by up to 30 feet, bringing it to a stop if its speed drops to 0. Moving out of

Background

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

Background The time of dragons dawns. Calling upon ancient magic and a host of draconic allies, the Cult of the Dragon seeks to unleash Tiamat from her prison in the Nine Hells. By bringing the Queen

cult, even as the situation in Faerûn grows more dire. Abductions and raids undertaken by the Cult of the Dragon increase daily, and refugees are fleeing from burned-out regions under cult attack to

Background

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

Background The time of dragons dawns. Calling upon ancient magic and a host of draconic allies, the Cult of the Dragon seeks to unleash Tiamat from her prison in the Nine Hells. By bringing the Queen

cult, even as the situation in Faerûn grows more dire. Abductions and raids undertaken by the Cult of the Dragon increase daily, and refugees are fleeing from burned-out regions under cult attack to

Background

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

Background The time of dragons dawns. Calling upon ancient magic and a host of draconic allies, the Cult of the Dragon seeks to unleash Tiamat from her prison in the Nine Hells. By bringing the Queen

cult, even as the situation in Faerûn grows more dire. Abductions and raids undertaken by the Cult of the Dragon increase daily, and refugees are fleeing from burned-out regions under cult attack to

Second Session

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

of the council table. Dagult sits to her right, alongside a human female introduced as Elia (see below). The delegates discuss the raids in their various domains after receiving the characters’ report

evil wizards in their company. Bringing the Arcane Brotherhood into the alliance doesn’t lose Frume’s respect, but neither does it earn it. Setup: Neronvain Delaan Winterhound of the Emerald Enclave

Second Session

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

of the council table. Dagult sits to her right, alongside a human female introduced as Elia (see below). The delegates discuss the raids in their various domains after receiving the characters’ report

evil wizards in their company. Bringing the Arcane Brotherhood into the alliance doesn’t lose Frume’s respect, but neither does it earn it. Setup: Neronvain Delaan Winterhound of the Emerald Enclave is

Firenewts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Firenewts In regions that contain hot springs, volcanic activity, or similar hot and wet conditions, firenewts might be found. These humanoid amphibians live in a militaristic theocracy that reveres

, a firenewt warrior in combat can become “touched by the Fire Lord,” entering a nearly unstoppable battle rage. Warlocks of Imix command warriors to prove their worth by going on raids to bring back

Tu'narath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

. Soldiers and officers occupy several areas around the city, most of which contain defensive works and armories. The githyanki also maintain barracks that serve as mustering points in advance of raids. All

here. Residents also include captives that the githyanki have taken on raids. Law and Order. Warriors patrol above the streets in astral skiffs to keep the peace. Githyanki who cause unwarranted

Dreadnaught Locations

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

to the death. Players who negotiate get to see first-hand how Talos responds to their advice (see “Rise of the Storm Lord”). Treasure. The following treasures looted from Fheralai’s raids are dumped

The Clock Is Ticking

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

research indicates it’ll hatch at midnight tonight. “Trouble is, no one will listen to me. The university ignored me, and I was caught trying to steal the egg from the museum so I could contain it

the gala. The Reward For bringing the Murkmire Stone back to Dr. Dannell, she offers her bag of holding plus 20 gp per character. If a character succeeds on a DC 13 Charisma (Persuasion) check, Dr. Dannell increases her offer to 30 gp per character. Map 1.1: Players’ Map

Goose Mother

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

Eldraine. Other times, the eggs contain trinkets or valuables. The fae folk of Eldraine’s wilds have developed a symbiotic relationship with the Goose Mother, often bringing it fresh meat in exchange for

Stygian Maze

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

found throughout the maze typically contain talons, though some also include Soul Coins. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check notices a flicker of hunger appear in Kaylan’s eyes

give the characters 500 talons for each coin. Bringing three or more Soul Coins to Kaylan earns his admiration, and he offers the characters access to Dragon’s Pride in return (see the “Dragon’s

Adventure Start

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4

. * * * Well over a millennium ago, the wizard Keraptis rose to power in the valleys of the northern mountains, bringing the local warlords under his thumb with gruesome threats-threats that were fulfilled just

often enough to keep the leaders in line. Under Keraptis's overlordship, the influx of rapacious monsters and raids from the wild mountains decreased markedly, dwindled, and then almost stopped

6. Goblin Den

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

by proactively eliminating threats by any means, while bringing honor and glory to their leaders and homelands. Sildar met Gundren Rockseeker in Neverwinter and agreed to accompany him back to

no money on him, Sildar can secure a loan to pay the characters within a day after arriving in Phandalin. First, he hopes they’ll put a stop to the goblin raids by clearing out the caves

Outpost Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

chardalyn he shares. When he’s not leading raids, Nildar spends most of his time examining goods stolen from Caer-Konig and elsewhere. The shards on the table include several pieces of ordinary tinted

composition, is malleable, making it an ideal raw material for those who can fashion items from the substance. No other properties can be discerned with an ability check. These chardalyn fragments contain no

City Inhabitants

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

capture the characters so he can question them about their mission. Grungs A small colony of grungs lives on the rooftops around Nangnang’s shrine (area 18). Ras Nsi regularly mounts raids on them to

holdover from a terrible ritual she performed to inhabit the body of her own granddaughter. All four mages carry spellbooks that contain all their prepared spells. Zagmira has seen the entrance to the

Life in the Tribe

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

on a raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that

heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order. All Are Fighters Most of the orcs that stay behind when the warriors go on their raids are weaker than

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

possible. Treasure. The chests are unlocked and contain personal effects. A thorough search turns up the following items: 100 sp, a dagger in a bone scabbard, a wooden mallet, a crude reed flute, and

stacked in wooden racks against the north wall. Three large wooden chests, all closed, line the east wall. The unlocked chests contain the following weapons: 10 clubs 10 longswords 10 morningstars 7

Island Theme

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

commoners are struggling to survive. 4 The ghost of a character’s loved one is trapped on the island. Hostile Hostile islands contain creatures that want to harm the characters. These creatures fill

regularly raids it. 4 The island has an armory full of legendary adamantine and silvered weapons. Welcoming Welcoming islands host creatures that are friendly toward the characters. These creatures

Centaur

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, most Pheres herds contain a caller and a tromper. Pheres callers are typically druids or rangers who can draw animal assistance to their herd. Callers often have one or more animal allies at their

don’t recall this arrangement, the Pheres often cite it as justification for their raids. Pheres Renegades Pheres band members survive by working and fighting together, but still some centaurs choose to

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

crystal (see appendix B). X4: Laboratory Shelves and benches contain a mess of jars, powders, beakers, and other laboratory equipment. A five-foot-wide rift of green-and-silver energy roils on the south

Gods of the Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

of battle and bringing a measure of strategy to the assault. Blades of Ilneval are fearsome opponents, seeming to have an uncanny sense of when to move and when to strike, able to exploit the

manufactured items that the orcs need for daily life. When the tribe is away on raids, they are expected to dig deeper into the caverns of the den to create more living space for the ever-increasing

Annam and the Ordning

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

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

The Dark Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

her symbol. Drow see Kiaransalee as the patron of vengeance because she is said to have died and returned from death to get her revenge, bringing an army of the dead back with her. Various communities

by bringing them back as undead, but unlike other gods of similar sort, Kiaransalee doesn’t offer the undeath of lichdom but a lowly existence as a banshee, a revenant, or a wight. Drow believe that

Icewind Dale Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

cautions the characters not to tell Angajuk what’s in the casks, since the truth might upset the whale. Her plan is to tell Angajuk that the casks contain fish oil, not whale oil. Provisions for Macreadus

return to Skytower Shelter and convince Arn, chieftain of the Akannathi clan, to put aside grievances and unite the goliaths of Skytower Shelter and Wyrmdoom Crag toward a common purpose: bringing an

Stage 1: The Dran & Courtier?

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

, pale-eyed description. Forgetful Owner. Prophetess “Propha” Dran, the proprietor of the Dran & Courtier, manages the bar ably, pouring drinks and bringing out platters of food (no charge). She appears

in one room — a ring of free action, forgotten by a guest. 8. Shared Study These areas connect to the four rooms adjacent to them, and contain a table, chairs, and bookshelves. The shared study

Locations on the Upper Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

. The room has a bed, a small table, a chair, a stool, two chests, and a coffer, plus rugs, hides, and the like. The chests contain only clothing, since she is wearing her jewelry at the banquet

meetings of the chief. It contains a long table, a great chair, a lesser chair, and six stools. A rough map of the area drawn on a large animal skin, showing past and planned raids, hangs on the wall

Academy Locations

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

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

Rank) and Above The academy’s storerooms contain basic equipment, rations, and an extensive armory. Most academy personnel aren’t allowed past the storefront, where quartermaster Mister Blip allocates

Eileanar Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

reasons: Karsus. Adventurers might ask Karsus to cast impossible spells or bestow supernatural gifts, request that he intervene in some matter of law in the city, or seek to stop him from bringing down

such as sabotaging powerful mages or freeing prisoners and captives. Frozen Goods. Secret chambers in the center of the warehouse contain precious eggs of icy monsters, forbidden substances, and even

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

the gate. Water cultists installed this gate a couple of months ago to prevent raids from the Temple of Howling Hatred. Morbeoth (area C17) holds the key to the gate. The lock can be picked with a

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