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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
power manifests visibly in the gem-like spines that run in a ridge from the crown of the head to the tip of the tail. These spines hover above a living topaz dragon’s back, dancing and shifting with
initiative ties), the dragon can take one of the following lair actions; the dragon can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row:
Beguiling Whisper. The dragon telepathically whispers to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon’s psionic power manifests visibly in the gem-like spines that run in a ridge from the crown of the head to the tip of the tail. These spines hover above a living topaz dragon’s back
telepathically whispers to one creature within range of the dragon’s telepathy. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dragon until initiative count 20 on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
presence in its homeland. The house has expanded Zarash’ak dramatically over the last decade and is working on transforming other towns into cities. This has caused tension with a number of tribes
. And House Tharashk’s mining operations and its urban expansion always run the risk of disrupting Gatekeeper seals and unleashing ancient evils bound beneath the Marches.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, though: freeing its lost modron brethren and putting an end to the disruption in the Outlands that caused the characters to become unmoored from reality. After the characters leave the Platinum Rooms
having the monodrone seek them out. There’s no rush to move on with these events, though. Feel free to run other events inspired by Sigil and the Outlands. Andrea Piparo Modrons marching endlessly through Tyrant’s Spiral pass the skull of the former archdevil Beherit… again
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
clear that something is very wrong.
Instead of the usual cheerful bustle, students mill about campus nervously. Here and there, you hear frightened whispers: “I heard his name is Murgaxor. I heard he
about Murgaxor’s plans. However, they also might want to take this investigation into their own hands. If they do, run the “Clue in the Bayou” section as this adventure’s first event.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
cloudy blue eyes. They run a flower stall in the market. Friendly and a bit wistful, Astra chats with anyone who stops at their stall, as happy to hear the recent news as to make a sale. Astra was a
conversation overheard from adults talking in hushed whispers, and the gossip of the other children. Astra’s family fled the village when Astra’s mother began to experience nightmares. Personality Trait
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
significant impact on the franchise the characters will establish at the end of this episode. At the ruins of Tresendar Manor, the characters find clues about what caused the destruction. They locate one of
characters discover signs of recent rituals tapping into the power of the Far Realm — and take on the monsters the attackers left behind. After dealing with the threats in the dungeon, the characters run
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
most from the giants’ depredations. The first inkling of trouble was a sudden drop in the river’s water level, caused by the dam-like structure of the hill giant den. Not long thereafter, Guh’s
husbands and their followers began plundering livestock from riverside farms, stealing trees from orchards, knocking down cottages, and snatching up folk who didn’t run fast enough. So far, most of the hill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
seems to go on to the horizon in every direction. Regular travelers through the area speak of the “whispers of the dead,” the popular term for the sound that results when a breeze rustles the grass. The
few walled enclosures that contain several such dwellings can occasionally be found a short distance away from the roads and rivers that run through or near the Fields. The folk of this land are kind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
in permanent settlements often do not understand or appreciate the boundaries Nylea sets, and can run afoul of her even with the best intentions. Nylea’s followers might obsess over the idea of wiping
uses magic on fields near the border of the forest, creating animated plants to drive off farmers.
5 A scout has taken to hunting and eating sapient beings. What could have caused this gruesome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the players. Wear and Tear. If you’d like to show wear and tear caused by time or the elements, collapsed passages can be commonplace, cutting off formerly connected sections of the dungeon from each
stream might run through the middle of a stronghold, causing variation in the shapes and sizes of rooms and necessitating features such as bridges and drains. Secrets. Add secret doors and secret rooms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
caused the supply run to go awry. If the characters inquire how the crates came to be lost, Minexes guesses that the ruin grinders used to haul the supplies malfunctioned. If the characters are amenable
) Accidentally triggered a protective spell on a book that caused another student to be banished to an extradimensional space for a short time 3 Grayson Wildemere (Silverquill) Defaced a rival student’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
belongs to Nepartak, the 10-year-old granddaughter of Napaka, the last queen of Omu. The magic of the crystal box preserves her consciousness, but centuries of solitude and horror have caused her
"Spirits of the Nine Trickster Gods"). When Moa’s spirit manifests, read: Green smoke billows from the staff, coiling around you like a serpent. A sibilant voice whispers in your ear: “Let me help you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. Equipment and lifestyle expenses in Torch are twice their normal cost. Lure of Avarice. Visible coinage, jewelry, and magic items in Torch entice nearby creatures with faint, unintelligible whispers
. The more valuable the item, the louder the whispers become. CoupleOfKooks “There’s nothing more valuable than identity. Riches, once stolen, can be recouped, but reputations can be ruined beyond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Executioner’s Run (see area 2), asks the adventurers to come with her as she collects a debt. The pay is 10 percent of whatever is collected on the 500 gp debt, which is owed by a man named Taban (N male
Beluarian. If the characters fail in this task, Kwayothé has Omala sentenced to Executioner’s Run (see area 2) for his crime. Help the Lords’ Alliance. Lerek Dashlynd (LN male Illuskan human spy), an agent of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
have the characters cornered, giving them a chance to run. Likewise, a minor earthquake (caused by instability from the demonic incursion or a wild magic surge) might cause a cave-in, cutting off a
level reaches 5, the drow forward scouts spot the party. At this point, the pursuit might become an encounter if the characters spot the drow and engage them. The characters might try to run, at which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
destiny from the Underworld, Klothys now endeavors to undo the cosmic damage caused by Heliod, Xenagos, and ambitious mortals in recent years. The ways in which they ravaged reality to realize their
insurmountable odds, and Karametra’s taming of nature all run the risk of inspiring ambitious mortals who lust for ever more power and strain to break away from their proper place in the cosmos. Klothys
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
any future conflicts where they need aid. Tiger Talk If the characters converse with the weretigers, or if they run the weretigers off and then question Dukha, it becomes clear that Dukha and the
. The weretigers think that the people of Sagorpur have caused the disturbance. They seek to protect their territory from anyone who would harm it or the riverine Tinjhorna. The weretigers haven’t seen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
with the result or effect of what caused it to be abandoned. You can use the Abandoned Temple Condition table to determine an abandoned temple’s present state. Abandoned Temple Condition d8 Status
Villains Monsters who plot alone and criminals on the run or who engage in taboo behavior are often found in abandoned temples. Examples of such villains appear on the Abandoned Temple Villains table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Meetings with Sarusanda The characters occasionally reunite with Sarusanda as they explore Death House. Each time you roll this result on the Death House Encounters table, run one of the following
cult member named Elya who was sacrificed by his fellow cultists. Interrogating the Skull. Elya’s skull offers its words in hair-raising, singsong whispers. The skull doesn’t know anything about the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Greyhawk Conflicts Although Greyhawk lends itself well to any D&D adventure you might want to run, the default setting features conflicts with three major villainous groups: chromatic dragons
years, adventurers have kept these evil dragons at bay, sometimes with the help of benevolent metallic dragons. Lately, the chromatic dragons have grown restless, their dreams invaded by the whispers of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
archway of red stone carved in the shape of a howling face. Crimson streaks of chipping paint run from its wide, empty eyes like pained tears on either side of an elongated mouth. It’s the only pop of
, passing a host of dull establishments selling even duller sundries. Castle of Bone Said to be the quietest—or least depressing—inn in Hopeless, the Castle of Bone is run by Roric Witherblade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
keeping secrets. If questioned about the carnival, the treant loudly whispers the following bits of information, preceding each with “I’m not really supposed to talk about this, but…” “Mister Witch and
Mister Light aren’t the carnival’s original owners, y’know. They’re not even from the Feywild! But it matters not an inch! We’re all one big, happy family here!” “The carnival can’t run without Mister
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
gradually cease to function. Unless a suitable replacement for that Speaker is elected and approved by the Dawn Incarnates within thirty days, plants in the Radiant Citadel stop growing, wells run dry, and
citizens of the city. More frequently, she’s legislating in the council or negotiating in a secret corner of the Court of Whispers, trading for information or sending spies on missions.
She has a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
groups are particularly happy right now, since the sinkhole caused by the earthquake opened up smack dab in the middle of their territory. The sinkhole also brought the Waterdeep City Watch to the ward, a
mugging the next group of distracted strangers to wander down the wrong street seems like just the ticket. The four bandit members of the crew are run-of-the-mill criminals looking to get ahead in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
gradually cease to function. Unless a suitable replacement for that Speaker is elected and approved by the Dawn Incarnates within thirty days, plants in the Radiant Citadel stop growing, wells run dry, and
citizens of the city. More frequently, she’s legislating in the council or negotiating in a secret corner of the Court of Whispers, trading for information or sending spies on missions.
She has a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
run off if the characters reduce one or both of them to 13 or fewer hit points. S4. South Research Shed One of two small research sheds on the central islet, this building holds supplies and equipment
been doing so for some time. The journal belonged to the evil Murgaxor; it slipped out of his pocket while he practiced the corrupting magic that caused this academic year’s mishaps. The journal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
and attractions each month, and an up-and-coming entertainer or a renowned folk hero might catch her notice. Crystalfall (9 Olarune) During the Last War, saboteurs caused a floating tower to fall into
help their communities. Wildnight (18–19 Sypheros) Supposedly the Fury, the god of Passion and Revenge, reaches the height of her power on this night. Emotions run high, and impulse control runs low
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
into the dragons’ territory.
6 The accidental death of a blue dragon wyrmling has caused a sibling to seek revenge.
Young Blue Dragon Connections d6 Connected Creatures
1 A young
the dragon’s family.
3 A young blue dragon running a protection racket has run afoul of an efreeti, who has decided the area would be better off without dragons.
4 A tough but fair young
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
the wake of the gate-town’s ceaseless gales. Nowhere is safe from the winds. Even when the gusts are dampened, their whispers slip through the cracks and magically encourage townsfolk to commit dark
creature’s capture or extermination. 3 Orbys Bumblewing asks the characters to test a dubious new flying machine. During their flight, Nimbus Knife bandits attempt to steal it. 4 A wave of murder sweeps through Midtown, caused by a malevolent breeze (use the ghost stat block) that possesses the townsfolk.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. This culminates with a grand contest of champions at the Cornerstone in Middle Tavick’s Landing. Crystalfall (9 Olarune). During the Last War, saboteurs caused a floating tower to fall into Lower Dura
). Supposedly the Fury—Sovereign of Passion and Madness—reaches the height of her power on this night. Emotions run high and impulse control runs low. Shy and superstitious folk stay indoors, while others see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
ability check is one type of D20 Test. Here’s how to run the ability check in area A2:
Describe the Scene. Paint a mental picture of the kobold either by describing its words and actions or by
the centipedes act on their turns. Use the “Combat” section in the D&D Beyond Basic Rules to run this encounter.
A4: Common Area This common area contains straw beds and a pile of junk. Five
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
a halfling-run tavern in town. If the adventurers visit the tavern, a female adult bronze dragon in half-elf form buys them a round of drinks. The dragon, Zirazylym (“Zira” for short), is on the Black
ring to the character she likes the most (as determined by you). The ring radiates evocation magic under the scrutiny of a detect magic spell. Development. If a character whispers Keltar’s name into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
gray stone is filled with square vats made of the same material. At the center of the chamber, a great fountain spews black liquid that lands in a wide stone pool. Trenches cut into the floor run from
working behind the black curtain, but she peeks out in response to the wights’ challenge. She whispers to order the lead wight to attack. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
perpetually dour. Nosy trees lean in to overhear whispers of conspiracy, eager for delicious tidbits they can gossip about later, and a rock might reshape itself to look like the creature that’s
firelit parties) Shuns the constraints of civilization (instead wearing only unfinished natural materials and sleeping under the stars) Dabbles in mysterious magic and rituals (adventurers can run afoul of