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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
by dealing 15 or more slashing damage to it on one attack. Cutting the root doesn’t hurt the cradle but ends the grapple.
Rolling Hills (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge
", "rollAction":"Rolling Hills"}. The cradle magically creates a wave of dirt that extends from a point on the ground within 120 feet of itself. The wave is up to 30 feet long, up to 30 feet tall, and
Monsters
Keys from the Golden Vault
. Governing from Castle Cinis, Jhaeros was advised by two councilors, Regine LaVerne and Charmayne Daymore, and a guard captain named Naevys Tharesso. Jhaeros’s rule was compassionate, just, and kind
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
card reading in chapter 1, unless he has been forced into his tomb in the catacombs of Castle Ravenloft.
Strahd's Tactics
Because the entire adventure revolves around Strahd, you must play him
the reach of melee combatants and spellcasters, or he flies away (using summoned wolf;wolves or swarm of bats;swarms of bats or swarm of rats;rats to guard his retreat).
Strahd observes the characters
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Extraordinary Feature. The mongrelfolk has one of the following extraordinary features, determined randomly by rolling a d20;{"diceNotation":"1d20","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Extraordinary
wild or while standing guard outside their lairs. Until it is seen, a camouflaged mongrelfolk has advantage on Stealth checks made to hide.
Horrific Offspring. It’s possible to restore a
races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
survive with just their wits in situations that would be deadly for other folk. Because of that fact, many lizardfolk myths state that their people were placed by the gods in the Material Plane to guard
the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Warding the castle entrance are thick, battle-hardened wooden doors. Four cylindrical guard towers have wind-worn flags bearing the town’s heraldry fluttering above their tiled, conical roofs. These
towers are connected by icy battlements and parapets. Atop the castle walls and within the guard towers, torches flicker.
General Features The snow-covered ground outside the castle is 10 feet lower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Within the Castle Once the conversation with Marshal Vendri is complete, a guard guides the characters to the fourth floor while sharing details about the castle. Built centuries ago, the castle was
long used by the Knights of Solamnia. Many of its large halls are decorated with images of Solamnic knights and the gods and animals they honored. The guard goes on to describe the castle’s layout as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
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The guards at Castle Kalaman ask the characters to state their business. If the characters explain that they’re representatives of Vogler’s people, a guard leads them across a courtyard toward a council chamber where Lord Bakaris is speaking with the city council.
Castle Kalaman When the characters and Darrett arrive at Castle Kalaman, read the following: Even if the imposing Castle Kalaman didn’t stand atop hundred-foot cliffs, it would still tower over every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
Geographical Features A small Domain of Delight might have only one prominent geographical feature, which you can determine randomly by rolling on the Geographical Features table. A large Domain of
Delight can have multiple geographical features, which you can determine by rolling more than once on the table. Geographical Features d8 Feature 1 A colossal, gnarled tree, its trunk riddled with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
portcullis. “There’s nothing to see!” shouts a guard, “Please move along.”
Solamnic knights mysteriously
arrive in Kalaman The characters learn the following from a gate guard or anyone in the crowd: An
hour ago, a retinue of Knights of Solamnia entered the city and headed to Castle Kalaman. The knights aren’t well-liked in Kalaman, but at this point, any allies are welcome. The lead knight’s name
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
2d4 galeb duhr 31–35 1d4 frost giants 36–40 A wooded valley haunted by secretive and reclusive elves who tell warily of their master: a mad wizard who lives in the heart of the valley 41–45 1d10 air
force of 100 dwarves (veterans) standing guard at a mountain pass, permitting no passage until a traveler pays 100 gp (if on foot) or 200 gp (if mounted) 81–85 1d4 rocs 86–90 1d4 young red dragons 91–96 1 ancient silver dragon 97–00 1 ancient red dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
teleported to the corresponding gate in the hunting lodge of Talis the White (see chapter 7). Castle Naerytar and the Graypeak Mountain lodge were constructed by the same reclusive wizard, and this was his means of transit between the two.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
teleported to the corresponding gate near the hunting lodge of Talis the White (see chapter 7). Castle Naerytar and the Graypeak Mountain lodge were constructed by the same reclusive wizard, and this was his means of transit between the two.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Approaching the High Hall When the characters approach the High Hall, read the following boxed text to describe the scene: This clifftop castle was once the crowning architectural jewel of Elturel
. Only three of its five watchtowers towers still stand, though they appear abandoned. The wooden gates that once led into the castle grounds have been shattered, leaving a gaping hole in the wall.
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
beaten vigorously. The bullywugs send many different signals with the drum: they can recall patrols and foragers to the castle, wake up the camp, indicate mealtimes, announce changes of the guard, and
sound a general alarm if the castle ever comes under attack. The drum is heard about six times on a typical day, and everyone who lives at the castle knows the meanings of the different drumbeats. Characters won’t know what they mean without asking someone.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
daunting fortifications. Your mimir chimes as you draw closer, its glowing eyes pulsing in time with a distant drumbeat.
If the characters draw near Rigus in their walking castle, the gate-town’s
.”
–Captain Timoroth Brezd, Rigus soldier
The sight of a walking castle closing on the gate-town puts all of Rigus on alert. Blaring horns precede every gate into town closing and patrols outside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
beaten vigorously. The bullywugs send many different signals with the drum: they can recall patrols and foragers to the castle, wake up the camp, indicate mealtimes, announce changes of the guard, and
sound a general alarm if the castle ever comes under attack. The drum is heard about six times on a typical day, and everyone who lives at the castle knows the meanings of the different drumbeats. Characters won’t know what they mean without asking someone.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Denizens Despite its grandeur and immense proportions, the castle is fairly self-contained, and loud sounds in one area can easily be heard in other locations. Any adult giant who yells really loud
can be heard throughout the castle. The Lyn Armaal Roster table summarizes the locations of the inhabitants when the characters approach and indicates how those creatures react when intruders are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
castle, a tavern, or another piece of property. They might buy it with their hard-won loot, take it by force, obtain it in a lucky draw from a deck of many things, or acquire it by other means. The
5 gp 5 3 Inn, rural roadside 10 gp 5 10 Inn, town or city 5 gp 1 5 Keep or small castle 100 gp 50 50 Lodge, hunting 5 sp 1 — Noble estate 10 gp 3 15 Outpost or fort 50 gp 20 40 Palace or large castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
T4. Guard Tower, Ground Floor The tower door is made of ironbound wood and barred from within. A character can force open the door with a successful DC 22 Strength (Athletics) check. A cold hearth
Characters who teleport to this location from area K78 in Castle Ravenloft arrive at the point marked X on the map.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
be found, as he has already reported to the castle. When the characters arrive at Castle Kalaman, any guard can direct them to Marshal Vendri’s office on the second floor (see “Within the Castle” for
Reporting for Duty Once the characters are ready to begin work with Kalaman’s military, they can report to Castle Kalaman. If they look for Darrett among the other Vogler survivors, he’s nowhere to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
and guard Castle Cinis are ashen effigies of their former selves. These ashen creatures use their normal statistics, except they are lawful evil Elementals that have immunity to fire damage.
When an
Adventure Background Known for its exquisite glasswork, Ghalasine was a prosperous city ruled by King Jhaeros Astolko. Governing from Castle Cinis, Jhaeros was advised by two councilors, Regine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
City Guard The City Guard is Waterdeep’s army, charged with protecting the city’s walls and gates, government buildings, harbor, and officials. The City Guard also patrols the roads to Amphail
, Goldenfields, and Daggerford. City Guard Private, Captain, and Griffon Cavalry Rider Ranks in the City Guard Members of the City Guard have ranks. From lowest to highest, they are: Private Sergeant (armar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Approaching Castle Naerytar How characters approach Naerytar can set the tone for everything that happens at the castle. Snapjaw knows where the lizardfolk pickets are posted about half a mile out
from the castle. If he is with the characters, he can prevent them from blundering into a trap or an ambush. He talks to the six lizardfolk guards if characters let him. What he tells them depends on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
actually an old stone temple built in a rocky vale at the southern edge of the Sumber Hills. It was recently reborn as the Sacred Stone Monastery, home to reclusive monks dedicated to a mysterious “Way
stronghold of the Cult of the Eternal Flame, elemental fire cultists posing as druids while they seek new adherents. Rivergard Keep This stout castle stands on the banks of the Dessarin River. It consists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Approaching Castle Naerytar How characters approach Naerytar can set the tone for everything that happens at the castle. Snapjaw knows where the lizardfolk pickets are posted about half a mile out
from the castle. If he is with the characters, he can prevent them from blundering into a trap or an ambush. He talks to the six lizardfolk guards if characters let him. What he tells them depends on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
favor by using an approach that relies on your best bonuses and skills. If the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the rogue who is proficient in Deception is the best bet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
thinking of how you will interact with an NPC; use an approach that relies on your group’s skill proficiencies. For example, if the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the Rogue who is proficient in Deception should lead the discussion.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Castle Ward The Castle Ward is the heart and mind of Waterdeep, if not its soul. It houses the city’s military forces, courts, government, and the Market — the largest market square of any city in
the North. It encompasses the City Navy’s docks in the Great Harbor and all of Mount Waterdeep, and it is home to six walking statues, numerous temples, and many other landmarks. Castle Waterdeep stands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
favor by using an approach that relies on your best bonuses and skills. If the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the rogue who is proficient in Deception is the best bet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
thinking of how you will interact with an NPC; use an approach that relies on your group’s skill proficiencies. For example, if the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the Rogue who is proficient in Deception should lead the discussion.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
trainer — perhaps a retired adventurer or champion who is willing to serve as a mentor. The trainer might be a reclusive wizard or haughty sorcerer who owes the queen a favor, the knight-commander of
the King’s Guard, the leader of a powerful druid circle, a quirky monk who lives in a remote mountaintop pagoda, a barbarian chieftain, a warlock living among nomads as a fortune-teller, or an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
the vault. For 1 hour after an alarm sounds, when rolling to determine if a guard is present in a room, roll two dice instead of one; if either result is a 1, a guard is present. Additionally, the DC
vault, and if the characters do something particularly loud, a guard might investigate at your discretion. Exterior Security Characters who learned the guard rotation in the “Preparation” section know two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Factions Three power groups operate around Castle Naerytar: the Cult of the Dragon, a band of bullywugs, and a lizardfolk tribe. The black dragon Voaraghamanthar, along with its kobold and lizardfolk
despise living in the swamp and have little respect for the bullywugs or lizardfolk; the leader of the bullywugs would like to seize Castle Naerytar for his own purposes; the bullywugs in general take every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Chapter 9: Castle of the Cloud Giants For as long as giants have walked the world, cloud giants have been one step below storm giants in power and influence. Now, with the ordning dissolved, a few
paid her a visit some weeks ago, Sansuri played the role of benevolent host. She tricked the dragon into helping her and, when its guard was down, captured and imprisoned it. When the adventurers come