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Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
. In any case, characters with this background have a plan to hit the big time; all they need is audacity and a little time.
You have always had a way with people. You know what makes them tick, you
can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read them like they were children’s books. It’s a useful talent, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Quest: Chaos Unfurls Once Toryn learns the characters are adventurers, she tries to hire them. Read the following aloud: “I recently received a shipment of tempestuous magical scrolls. I need them
action, a character can try to stow a scroll in its case by succeeding on one of the following ability checks: DC 12 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand). The character deftly plucks a scroll from the air and puts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
themselves by ridding the village of the dragon threat. In either case, she leads the characters to the village square. If the characters follow her, read or paraphrase the following: The mayor
Meeting the Mayor After the fire is extinguished and the characters have talked to any survivors, read the following: Relieved murmurs ripple through the crowd as a sturdy orc woman with white, cloud
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Approaching the Lodge When the characters approach the lodge, read: Jutting up out of the vast tundra is a towering edifice built entirely of ice. The domed structure is easily three times the height
characters, but in case that doesn’t happen, they remain outside to attack any characters who try to flee. (Specifically, the wolves wait in area L1, east of the lodge’s main entrance.) If one wolf is slain, the other flees to avoid a similar fate.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
horses with them. When the characters inspect the scene closer, read the following: The horses’ saddlebags have been looted. An empty leather map case lies nearby.
Four goblins are hiding in the woods
Version Read the boxed text below to start the encounter: You’ve been on the Triboar Trail for about half a day and are nearing a side road leading south toward Phandalin. As you come around a bend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
D2. Shrine Entrance As the characters reach the top of the switchbacks, read the following text: The path levels off and widens before an arch cut from the dark stone of the mountain. Flanking the
to be stealthy, the guards are here, talking quietly in Dwarvish. In the latter case, the faint sound of hammering can be heard from somewhere beyond the courtyard (see area D7).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
them, read: A ten-foot-deep, empty pit completely fills the passageway and extends so far as to make jumping across it impossible for most creatures.
Spike Trap. The characters might deduce that
block didn’t work—unless the check fails by 5 or more, in which case the job seems solid but fails when someone walks on the plate.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
plead their case for being the best ship and crew for the job. Stands in Tar staggers slightly as she stands. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals that the tabaxi has been in the rum
-soaked catnip and is not totally sober. She does, however, plead her case eloquently. Her ship is faster and more agile, and her crew smaller and less likely to gossip about their mission. There isn’t a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Audience with Neverember After the ships arrive in Neverwinter, the ship captains waste no time leading the characters to an audience with Lord Dagult Neverember in Castle Never. Read the following
toward you.
“Each of you make your case. Why should I send my troops to Leilon? By all accounts it should be able to defend itself now. I’ve already poured many resources into the town and it has yet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
of a book, complete with all its text, if the wizard hasn’t seen all the text? No. In the case of a multipart object, the intent is that you must have seen all parts of the object to duplicate those
parts. In the case of a book, if you have seen only the cover, then the duplicate created will be a copy of the cover, and the pages will be blank. (Minor Conjuration) Can a School of Divination wizard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Asteroid Ahead! The characters’ tyrant ship encounters an asteroid a few days’ travel from H’Catha. Proximity to the asteroid causes the ship to reduce speed. Read the following: It has been a few
remarks, “I’m sure I’m right but go get a visual to confirm.” Tarto hands you back the sending stone. “Just in case. Now go stretch them legs.”
The characters need to head down to the Hollow Deck of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
get underway, show the poster map of Phandalin to the players and read the following boxed text aloud: Nestled in the rocky foothills of the snow-capped Sword Mountains is the mining town of Phandalin
has no walls and no garrison, but most of the adults keep weapons within easy reach in case the need for arms should arise.
Visitors are welcome here, particularly if they have coin to spend or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
has turned his servants into wights and his opponents into dust. Read the following when the characters arrive in the Neverwinter unreality: A regal figure clad in menacing spiked armor stands on the
, the mob breaks into a violent frenzy. In this case, the mob distracts the wights so the characters can focus their attention on Lord Neverember. Lord Neverember (use the death knight stat block) is unwilling to part with his crown; he fights the characters to withhold the symbol of his rulership.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
recruiting first-year students to the society. B13. Amphitheater This impressive stage is used for lectures, for assemblies, and as a gathering place in case of emergencies. Magic steps lead up to the stage
with keys held by faculty members, or that the reference librarians in area B4 grant students on a case-by-case basis. Typically, students don’t receive keys to these stacks until they’re studying for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Approaching Rigus As the characters approach Rigus, read or paraphrase the following description: From a flat, dusty plain rises a seven-tiered hill girded by ring after ring of iron battlements
. When the captain is close enough to be heard, read or paraphrase the following boxed text: A human solider wearing rust-red plate armor flies through the air. He comes to a halt, hovering several dozen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Arrival in Hither When the characters first arrive in Hither, read the following boxed text aloud: You stand at the edge of a raised and broken causeway under a hazy, twilit sky. The causeway, which
. Characters can use the handholds, footholds, and shelf mushrooms to descend a pillar safely, or they can accomplish the same feat using climbing gear (no ability checks required in either case
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
(Perception) score of 16 or higher, the party isn’t surprised. In that case, read: Creatures with pale flesh scuttle across the ceiling like spiders, their red eyes glowing in the dark. As they draw near
Random Encounters (T-Z) Trinket One random character finds a lost trinket. Read the following text to the player of that character: You kick something—a trinket buried in the dust. To determine what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
others have yet to board a boat. The remaining boats have enough space for them and the characters. Before the characters head to their boats, read the following text: “Hold the boat!” a voice rasps from
, Mayor Raven, Jeyev, and a few other locals. Read or paraphrase the following as the characters leave Vogler behind: Vogler is in flames. Amid the columns of smoke rising from the village, invaders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
an unlocked door with a cellar beyond. When the characters open the door, read the following: The door opens onto a five-foot-wide landing fifteen feet above a large cellar, with stone steps
potion of invisibility, 50 gp, and a clean set of ordinary travel clothing. This is a getaway kit that Iarno keeps here in case of an emergency.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the magic of the mirror on their own. In that case, see the “Mirror Magic” section later in the adventure for details. Either way, read or paraphrase the following when you’re ready to begin: A nervous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the first time, read the following text: A hollow, mocking voice reaches you, echoing as if from far away. “I’ll give you a simple choice, my misguided knights. You can join Lady Silvra, and I’ll
Silvra or who stay silent must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. In either case, the character’s ears
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Goblin Ambush Read the following boxed text to start the encounter: You’ve been on the Triboar Trail for about half a day. As you come around a bend, you spot two dead horses sprawled about fifty
Hallwinter. They’ve been dead about a day, and it’s clear that arrows killed the horses. When the characters inspect the scene closer, read the following: The saddlebags have been looted. Nearby lies an empty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. If the characters move cautiously despite the rush to catch up, then they can gain surprise. Otherwise, the orcs spot them as they approach. In any case, read the following aloud: Four brutish orcs
Smoke on the Horizon This encounter occurs early in the day. As the party travels, they spot smoke. Read the following text: The trail emerges from a dry gulch. A column of thick, black smoke rises
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
(Perception) check to find a grate with scrapes from a crowbar on it. Alternatively, the characters can interview residents in the area, in which case it takes half an hour and a successful DC 10 Charisma
(Persuasion) check to find the location of the grate. The grate can be pulled up with a successful DC 15 Strength check. Once the grate is opened, read: A circular maintenance shaft plunges down into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
resorts to extreme measures on his next turn to scare them off. Read: Seeing his warnings fall on deaf ears, Harshnag swings his greataxe at the statue of Annam the All-Father and chips it. The
a safe location (such as area 11) at the last possible moment. In either case, the characters are unlikely to encounter him again unless he makes a surprise reappearance (see the “Harshnag Returns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Arriving at the House When the characters seek the source of the light, read or paraphrase the following description: Gradually the haze and brush give way, revealing a bald hilltop. There stands a
exploration the house. The other stays in the parlor to prepare to contact the house’s spirits (see the “Séances” section). In the case of Rudolph van Richten, he remains in the parlor while the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Quest: Fire Ghost If the characters don’t bring up the unusual sign on the storeroom door, Ruckus soon mentions it and asks for their help in resolving the matter. Read the following boxed text aloud
window shines on the cloak. DC 12 Wisdom (Perception). High on a shelf near the storeroom window, a magnifying glass protrudes from an open box. Axel Defois Storeroom Box Solving the Case After
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, which are posted on placards near the docks. The placards read as follows: RULES IN THE AFTERLIFE:
Stay out of the River Styx.
Don’t cheat. (Cheaters never prosper.)
Don’t accost or threaten other
black basalt. Seven three-dragon ante tables take up the floorspace. A three-foot-high shelf carved into the far wall bears a glass case, displayed in which is a gold statuette of a winged devil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Group Debriefing The meeting with Marshal Vendri takes place in a small meeting room. Read the following: Marshal Vendri has claimed a modest meeting room down the hall from the council chamber
and restoring Kalaman’s government. With Darrett’s support, encourage the characters to make the case that Lord Soth is a threat and the Dragon Army’s plans in the north shouldn’t be taken lightly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
vehicles (water). Head Office also grants you the use of cartographer’s supplies (quill, ink, parchment, a pair of compasses, calipers, and a ruler), a waterproof leather map case, a spyglass, and a
can gain the benefit of either a short rest or a long rest during the voyage. Map of Shortcuts At rank 3, your map case becomes a common magic item. In addition to storing normal maps, your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
wins second place. To Cheat or Not to Cheat A few moments after the characters enter the racetrack’s area for the first time, an elf in a stylish white suit approaches them and offers them a deal. Read
depicted on map 8.2. If the characters enter the stable area, read or paraphrase the following: Six nightmares snort and paw at the ground in their respective stalls, their flaming manes dancing as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
kept waiting in a conference room at Head Office. Read or paraphrase the following to begin: Your inquiries into internships and franchise opportunities at Acquisitions Incorporated have gone even better
to make his appearance, read or paraphrase the following: A puff of smoke erupts out of nowhere. As the haze disperses, a handsome figure steps forward. It’s Jim Darkmagic of the New Hampshire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
Roleplaying Prisoner 13 The first time the characters encounter Prisoner 13, read the following: This tightly muscled dwarven woman keeps her red hair cut short. Her bronze skin is covered in tattoos
targeted by divination spells or any feature that would read her thoughts, and she can’t be perceived through magical scrying sensors. She can’t be contacted telepathically unless she allows such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
during a howling gale so powerful that folk still tell stories of it, or your lineage might include the influence of potent air creatures such as vaati or djinn. Whatever the case, the magic of the
useful in repelling attacks by sahuagin, pirates, and other waterborne threats. Wind Speaker The arcane magic you command is infused with elemental air. You can speak, read, and write Primordial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
pulses from the four open bedroom doors above the bar.
This version of the Test Market is empty except for the rooms rented by the “C” Team. When the characters make their way to the second floor, read
version of the Dran & Courtier as the characters (as will prove to be the case), the “C” Team members promise to continue trying to free the inn from the Six’s magic. As thanks for the rescue, K’thriss