brings both diffusing combine returning

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

or less intact, the orcs leave themselves the option of returning to raid the community over and over. When orcs fight elves, all of that changes. The enmity between the two races cuts to the core

swallow a stone. A tribute of elf ears brings favor from Gruumsh. If you bury five stones at dawn before a long journey, you will always find your way back to the war hearth. Stomping your foot three

Inside the Combine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Inside the Combine Vast sinkholes called zonots are the primary geographic divisions among the Simic. Each zonot pierces layer upon layer of crumbled city as it descends deep below the surface and

chamber just below the street serves as the gathering place for all the Speakers, as well as a location where non-Simic visitors can meet with the Prime Speaker or other combine emissaries. Goals of the

Approaching the Canyon

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

the “Airship of a Cult” section in chapter 4 for the balloon’s statistics). If it successfully brings down the airship, the roc spends a few rounds picking through the wreckage in search of food before

returning to its nest. If the characters approach on flying mounts, the roc attacks them only if they approach within 120 feet of its nest and it can see them. Characters above the canyon have the

Chapter 2: Raiders' Camp

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

reward from what’s left of the town treasury. Recovering treasure, however, is a lesser goal when compared to the other objectives he brings up. Any gear or supplies the characters need for the trip

monks were returning to Berdusk from the great library at Candlekeep, where Leosin was consulting the librarians and researching ancient writings on dragon folklore. Dragon cults are his special

Chapter 2: Raiders' Camp

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

reward from what’s left of the town treasury. Recovering treasure, however, is a lesser goal when compared to the other objectives he brings up. Any gear or supplies the characters need for the trip are

were returning to Berdusk from the great library at Candlekeep, where Leosin was consulting the librarians and researching ancient writings on dragon folklore. Dragon cults are his special interest

Types of Hags

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

a certain area before returning home. Annis hags live in mountains or hills. The terrain is easy for them to navigate because they are the most physically capable hags. Even with her hunched posture

thrives on creating despair and tragedy in the lives of her victims, using her skill with illusion magic to help in this goal. Destroying the hopes of others brings her unbridled joy. Night hags have

Gnome Adventurers

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

of them take readily to life in the outside world and don’t come back on schedule, returning to the burrow only after spending years or decades away as a member of an adventuring party. The Pull of

cautious, brings a sense of duty rather than a sense of humor to an adventuring group. With their grit and iron will, deep gnomes meet adversity with hammers, picks, and their dour, dry wit — or no wit at all — as their weapons of choice.

Narration in Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

damage is a bad wound for the enemy, say: “You swing wildly, and the knight brings his shield up just a second too late. Your blade catches him along the jaw, drawing a deep gash. He recoils, bleeding

.” Ready “Your foe seems to be waiting for something, ready to act.” You can combine those narrative descriptions with game rules: “Dispensing with attacks, your foe hurries across the room, taking the

Scourge of Worlds

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

full-fledged demonic incursion takes time to develop. A demon prince might rampage across a world for a few days or weeks before returning home, but that event doesn’t qualify as an incursion. After

demon prince in about a month. To bring about these changes, the invaders must remain in the same location for some time, usually an area no more than six miles on a side, to combine their influence

Enemies All Around

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

brings dwarves some relief from captivity. Fire giants are more likely than other giants to enslave dwarves expressly for their talents. Many tribes of hill giants have discovered the value of dwarves as

the underground passages of a fortress, potentially turning any such assault into a suicide mission. Orcs Every orc tribe dreams of overrunning a dwarven stronghold and returning to the caves with a

The Stone Tooth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

(from the troglodytes inhabiting the Glitterhame) and the paw prints of a very large bear. (D) Hilltop. An hour or two of hard hiking brings the party to the summit. The Stone Tooth is about 1,450 feet in

up camp at least 90 feet from the path and doesn’t take any action that might draw attention, the returning orcs pass by without spotting the campsite. Otherwise, the orcs notice the camp when they

Haskasori Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

the north end of this spacious cavern. Imposing statues of winged figures that combine human and draconic features stand in front of the four southernmost pillars. Massive crystal formations dot the

characters do so, Yaarnak is appeased and vanishes; award the characters Experience Points for having defeated the mummy. If they try to leave Haskasori without returning the staff, the mummy pursues them

Howling Caves Locations

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

hit point remaining. Healing brings a captive back to his or her senses. The humans are two Howling Hatred initiates (see chapter 7) who angered Aerisi one time too many. They’re sullen and silent if

to find out if surfacers were here, and they walked into a cult ambush. He wants nothing to do with the cults, the surface world, or anything other than returning to the nearest drow community. He

NPCs by Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

the guilds in the absence of the Guildpact. Aurelia prefers to lead the Boros Legion from the front. She brings swift and unrelenting punishment to the wicked, and her temper is legendary

throw. CHRIS RAHN Firefist Boros firefists combine potent magic with peerless fighting ability, inspiring all who serve alongside them. They often act as the point of contact between the Boros

Tool Descriptions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

benefit on a skill check. The text provides some examples and ideas when this opportunity is relevant. Special Use. Proficiency with a tool usually brings with it a particular benefit in the form of a

an object was made and whether it is genuine. Other Tools. Knowledge of other tools makes your forgeries that much more believable. For example, you could combine proficiency with a forgery kit and

Locations E - H

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

have invaded ancient dwarven vaults and throne halls and turned these chambers into their lairs. Frost Hills The southernmost spur of the Spine of the World, the Frost Hills combine with the Evermoors

worth 750 gp each (roll on the appropriate table in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to determine each art object). Each returning giant carries a sack stuffed with pillaged supplies as well as

Locations on the Fortress Level

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

outmatched. The kobolds here answer all questions with a quick “Yusdrayl knows.” An attack on these kobolds brings reinforcements, as described in area 19, though each group arrives 1 round later because

creatures. The bodies lie upon a floor of filth, old bones, hair, and fur that combine to make a particularly large and vile nest. Investigating. The humanoid corpses in the chamber include two goblins

Lower Palace Locations

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

counsel Zybilna on matters concerning demons and the Abyss Snitcher, a goblin boss (neutral) with dragonfly wings that grant a flying speed of 40 feet and the ability to hover, who brings news from other

frames, becoming four glasswork golems (see the accompanying stat block). These golems defend Kelek, returning to their windows after 10 minutes if they haven’t been destroyed by then. If the

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