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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
“But you do see the way people look at you, devil’s child.”
Those black eyes, cold as a winter storm, were staring right into her heart and the sudden seriousness in his voice
personality to any great degree. Years of dealing with mistrust does leave its mark on most tieflings, and they respond to it in different ways. Some choose to live up to the wicked stereotype, but others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Reporting to Captain Zodge Once the characters wipe out the Vanthampur family and its devil-worshiping cult, they can return to Captain Zodge to deliver their report, surrender their Flaming Fist
badges, and receive any payment owed to them. Zodge is gratified to learn that the Vanthampurs are no longer his concern. If the characters report that one or more family members are still alive, Zodge promises to hunt them down and punish them for their crimes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Entering into a Deal Despite their thirst for trapping mortal souls in binding contracts, devils can enter into deals only in specific circumstances. The easiest way for a devil to forge a deal is to
in “Devil True Names and Talismans” in the Monster Manual), instead of binding the devil into service, the summoner can create a ritual circle that allows the devil to forge a deal. Once the deal is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Bearded Devil (Barbazu) Bearded devils serve archdevils as shock troops, fighting shoulder-to-shoulder and reveling in the glory of battle. They respond with violence to any slight, real or imagined
, gorging themselves on violence as their infernal saw-toothed glaives carve a path through their foes. A bearded devil is humanoid in form, with pointed ears, scaly skin, a long tail, and claws that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
with mortals, devils are constantly figuring out how to exploit and corrupt them, often behind thin smiles of feigned concern and false charm. A devil that successfully corrupts a mortal gets the
the Nine Hells where it twists into the form of a lemure (unless it’s used for some other morbid purpose). The devil doesn’t care what becomes of the souls it corrupts; it just wants to be promoted to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
. Sizzling streams of acid flow down the streets. Villagers rush about, shouting for loved ones and struggling to contain the damage.
Near the shore, flames leap from the windows of a low-roofed building
!
The older human is Vatri Whistlebaum (Medium, Neutral Good Commoner), the owner of the burning Morkoth Tavern. The characters might respond by entering the tavern to free the trapped villagers or by working to extinguish the fire.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
likely to respond to threats to the village and its inhabitants. As your campaign progresses, your players’ characters will not only become more powerful but also more influential and invested in the world
. They might be inclined to undertake projects that require more time between adventures, such as building and maintaining a stronghold. As the party gains levels, you can add more downtime between
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
seldom seen in myconids. It asks for exasperatingly minor details such as the precise dimensions of bricks or the density of lumber. Gasbide reveals through the rapport that it dreams of building a
of the growers doesn’t care much for Phylo’s new ideas. But though it misses mass meldings, Hebopbe doesn’t see Basidia’s protests as worthy of concern. Hebopbe is infected by Zuggtmoy’s spores, but isn’t yet under her control.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
respond by putting things back to the way they were before. For example, if a character takes the Disengage action to move away from a group of monsters, don’t respond by having those same monsters
of infernal flame, and a devil erupts from the ashes. You can also alter a monster’s stat block in subtle ways in the middle of combat; for example, you might decide that a monster flies into a frenzy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
first laboratory, building planar gates of his own design. Testing one such gate as it forged a connection to the Nine Hells attracted the attention of a bone devil. Trailing Kwalish back across the
planes, the devil took over the inventor’s laboratory for itself. Kwalish managed to escape but left much of his lore behind, while the bone devil spent the years that followed converting the place into a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
eyeless helm and clutching a battle standard.
The demons and the devils are too focused on one another to concern themselves with adventurers who keep their distance. The devils are commanded by
battle, which is no small task. Treasure. Lucille wears a helm of devil command and carries a battle standard of infernal power (see appendix C for descriptions of these magic items), neither of which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
and must respond to summons and commands from the wearer of the spurs. Narzugon
Medium fiend (devil), lawful evil
Armor Class 20 (plate armor, shield)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
one who knows how a terrible prophecy might be averted, but the cataclysmic fulfillment of the prophecy has already begun. 4 A god has stopped answering prayers and won’t respond to any Commune spell
. 5 A devil has tricked an angel into meddling in the Blood War, and the angel seeks mortal aid. 6 A ancestor of one of the characters must be convinced to bless the character before the full power of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
M10. Treasury This solitary building is set atop a small floating islet within an area of open space punched down through the main body of the monastery’s island. It is held aloft on its own
the journal from Kwalish’s original expedition — and a final brain in a jar. Creature. The brain in a jar in this area belongs to the bone devil that founded the monastery. It is in charge of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Trading Post As the coastal mist clears, you get your first good look at the grippli trading post. Ramshackle shelters are clustered around a large permanent building. The low rumble of many voices
large building. Assuming the characters are cooperative, the grippli guards take the visitors directly to her. If the party seems trustworthy, she speaks to them. She prefers Primordial (it’s easier on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
business they have at the house on the far side of the village. However the characters respond, Sarusanda says she is also going to the building. “The locals call it Death House,” she says. “Perhaps we
Elisabeth Durst. It’s an open secret that the Dursts use the building to host cultists who venerate the Darklord of Barovia, Strahd von Zarovich. This minor cult occasionally causes trouble, but until
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
structures (about 12 feet high) with stone doors that are 5 feet high and 3 feet wide. Building interiors tend to be unlit (which is of little concern to deep gnomes, who have darkvision), and they contain
table to determine what kind of building it is. Each building’s occupants took everything of value before fleeing Little Lockford, leaving nothing of value for characters to find. Buildings of Little
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Greenfast Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of Greenfast. Map 9.1: greenfast View Player Version G1. Mayor’s House The largest building in the village is the home of Mayor Kara
impress people. His son, Young Fargo, fell into Viallis’s circle of influence a month ago, and Old Fargo hasn’t seen him since. He knows that Viallis and his followers are said to be building an estate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
attracts them to civilized areas.
Since otyughs lack concern for anything but food, their nests sometimes accumulate a variety of treasures shed from their victims and mixed among the junk.
Symbiotic
magically transmit simple messages and images to any creature within 120 feet of it that can understand a language. This form of telepathy doesn’t allow the receiving creature to telepathically respond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
importance. Building an event-based adventure is more work than building a location-based one, but the process can be simplified by following a number of straightforward steps. Several steps include tables
steps the villain takes to achieve its goals. Create a timeline showing what the villain does and when, assuming no interference from the adventurers.
Building on the previous example, you might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
atmosphere of the adventure. Don’t consider fear a tactical disadvantage or something to be avoided. As part of playing a frightening game, you’re a participant in building and reinforcing a sense of dread
might they throw themself into battle, perhaps recklessly or for too long? Record a default reaction on your character sheet so you can respond consistently when shocking events occur. Beyond this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
yuan-ti content themselves with maintaining these ancient places rather than building new ones for their needs. Although these sites are hundreds or even thousands of years old, they don’t look or feel
or Large snake could pass through, allowing the yuan-ti’s serpentine pets, as well as abominations and malisons in snake form, to bypass human-style doors for convenience or in order to respond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
has never been completely successful. Now, as tension builds in Ravnica and several guilds attempt to crack down on chaos and criminal activity, the Rakdos cult reacts to this building pressure with
the wrath of the legion down on their heads. The overreaching of the Azorius and the self-righteous wrath of the Boros engender true fear in the anarchic Rakdos cultists, and the Rakdos respond to fear with bloodshed. MATHIAS KOLLROS
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, the guards respond, “Speaker Crannoc Siever has no need for your heathen rituals!” C2. Snowy Courtyard Footprints in the snow lead to various doors along this courtyard’s perimeter, including a tall
double door to the keep, with its unwelcoming row of arrow slits and barred windows on the upper floor. To the east of the double door is a small, single-story building with a slanted, snow-covered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
and coops so that they don’t freeze. Burgomaster’s Cottage. The building closest to the outer gate is the burgomaster’s cottage—the largest building in town but still a modest dwelling. Dmitri Krezkov
the Morninglord in a gazebo. It’s known as the Shrine of the White Sun. The Abbey of Saint Markovia is named after a priest of the Morninglord who took a stand against the devil Strahd. After a fierce
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of adventure and intrigue to your campaign. Adventure Site A village harboring a secret cult of devil worshipers. A town controlled by a guild of wererats. A city conquered by a hobgoblin army. These
. For an event-based adventure, note the NPCs who play a part in the adventure. This work is adventure preparation as much as it is world building, and the cast of characters you develop for your adventure — including allies, patrons, enemies, and extras — can become recurring figures in your campaign.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Encounters in Elturel d10 Encounter
1 Collapsed building
2 Cry for help
3 Ghastly meal
4 Ghoul pack
5 Hateful patrol
6 Imp sales pitch
7 Narzugon cavalier
8 Spouts of hellfire
9 Vrock philosophy
10 Zombie horde
Collapsed Building A quake rocks the city, and a building collapses in the distance. The characters hear cries for help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
pulled away to reveal a skeletal face, the figure unexpectedly speaks. “Your money or your life!”
The other members of the crew hide in adjacent alleyways or on the rooftop of a nearby building. They
) and her friend who goes by the name Devil Dog (CE female tiefling acolyte). The two are street thieves trying to work their way up to larger scores. Devil Dog uses the acolyte stat block with these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
respond to the summons and commands of the spurs’ wearer. Magic Item: Infernal Tack Wondrous Item, Legendary (Requires Attunement by a Creature of Evil Alignment) A rider binds a nightmare to its
placed on it. No nightmare accepts this forced servitude willingly, but some eventually form strong loyalties to their masters and become true partners in evil. Narzugon
Medium Fiend (Devil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
sidebar) and must respond to summons and commands from the wearer of the spurs. Narzugon
Medium fiend (devil), lawful evil
Armor Class 20 (plate armor, shield)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Hopene’er Asylum Hopene’er Asylum lies on Lamplicker’s Way in the High Quarter. The building is an old prison with bare walls and barred windows. A faded sign bearing the words “Welcome Home” hangs
to one of concern for a lost patient. Trantor describes Jarme as a quiet sort who was resolute in his claims of innocence. Though the physician has no reason to doubt the evidence suggesting that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
of the location you have in mind. Map Inspiration. The internet is a great place to find adventure maps that have been made available, as well as real-world building floor plans and city maps and other
incite the grimlocks to revolt against the mind flayers. Bring the NPC leaders of groups to life as described in the “Nonplayer Characters” section in chapter 3, fleshing out their personalities and goals. Then use those elements to decide how those leaders respond to adventurers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of calm. The best horror adventures are like roller coasters, ratcheting up suspense and releasing it before building toward the next harrowing moment. Also, mix up social interaction, exploration
thing that could happen right now. Describe feelings of being watched. Hint that the characters are being hunted. Let characters respond to these stray thoughts. Sometimes these impressions should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
inequality of Baldur’s Gate is a serious concern. Blocked by a corrupt government and uncaring peers, these civic-minded nobles use unorthodox channels to distribute aid. They quietly fund vigilante
patriars and was instrumental in building the city’s original walls.
Tillerturn owns and leases out many buildings in the city.
Vammas controls the majority of trade from Chult.
Vannath fled the city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Building a Dungeon When you set out to create a dungeon, think about its distinctive qualities. For example, a dungeon that serves as a hobgoblin stronghold has a different quality from an ancient
dungeon. You can roll on the table or choose an entry that inspires you. Dungeon Location d100 Location 01–04 A building in a city 05–08 Catacombs or sewers beneath a city 09–12 Beneath a farmhouse 13