certain weakened retreats

Vizeran's Plan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

powerful of them. They war ceaselessly upon each other in the Abyss, and have already begun to do so here. We can play them against each other, and then deal with the weakened victors. “I believe I

extinguished. They will thus be cast back into the Abyss, as effectively as if they had been banished. “The ritual needs certain components to produce the talisman that will draw the demons. Then a rite to

Vizeran's Plan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

powerful of them. They war ceaselessly upon each other in the Abyss, and have already begun to do so here. We can play them against each other, and then deal with the weakened victors. “I believe I

extinguished. They will thus be cast back into the Abyss, as effectively as if they had been banished. “The ritual needs certain components to produce the talisman that will draw the demons. Then a rite to

Lair Features

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

the area. The music, which blends woodwinds and bells, is faint and has no discernible source. Breakaway Roofs Where denoted in area descriptions, certain parts of the lair have 5-foot-thick breakaway

(Investigation) check. On a success, the character can tell that the roof has been structurally weakened but is in no danger of collapsing on its own. A character with Tremorsense has Advantage on this check

Lair Features

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

the area. The music, which blends woodwinds and bells, is faint and has no discernible source. Breakaway Roofs Where denoted in area descriptions, certain parts of the lair have 5-foot-thick breakaway

(Investigation) check. On a success, the character can tell that the roof has been structurally weakened but is in no danger of collapsing on its own. A character with Tremorsense has Advantage on this check

27. The Portal of Scintillating Violet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

of starvation, or open and enter the door to the south, where certain but quick death awaits. “Whichever you choose, know that I, Acererak the Eternal, watch and scoff at your puny efforts and enjoy

area 27 swoop from the walls to attack, but they cease as soon as the door opener retreats into the chamber to the north.

27. Forge of the Tomb Dwarves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

the jewel to the tomb and perished without ever finding it. The spirit of the Starfallen has weakened over time and grown forgetful. She remembers little of her past or her travels with the Company of

the Yellow Banner, but certain things might jog her memory. If the players get stuck, you can use the Starfallen as a means to provide hints to keep the adventure on track.

Battlefield Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

. Mark one victory and advance to Event 2: “The Storm Breaks.” The party retreats. The undead spill into the town. Proceed to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 2. The Storm Breaks If the defenders hold

docks! The party holds the line. Mark one victory and advance to Event 6: “Rolling Thunder.” The party retreats. The cultists of Talos surge into the town. Go to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 4

Battlefield Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

. Mark one victory and advance to Event 2: “The Storm Breaks.” The party retreats. The undead spill into the town. Proceed to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 2. The Storm Breaks If the defenders hold

docks! The party holds the line. Mark one victory and advance to Event 6: “Rolling Thunder.” The party retreats. The cultists of Talos surge into the town. Go to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 4

Running Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

tag along for only a session or two, or limit the encounters they appear in. Maybe the ally helps the characters in only a certain region or part of town and then leaves to attend to other duties

. The important thing is that the ally is available when the characters want them and retreats into the background when the characters don’t want or need the help. Consider ways the ally could help the

27. Forge of the Tomb Dwarves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

the jewel to the tomb and perished without ever finding it. The spirit of the Starfallen has weakened over time and grown forgetful. She remembers little of her past or her travels with the Company of

the Yellow Banner, but certain things might jog her memory. If the players get stuck, you can use the Starfallen as a means to provide hints to keep the adventure on track.

27. The Portal of Scintillating Violet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

of starvation, or open and enter the door to the south, where certain but quick death awaits. “Whichever you choose, know that I, Acererak the Eternal, watch and scoff at your puny efforts and enjoy

area 27 swoop from the walls to attack, but they cease as soon as the door opener retreats into the chamber to the north.

Running Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

tag along for only a session or two, or limit the encounters they appear in. Maybe the ally helps the characters in only a certain region or part of town and then leaves to attend to other duties

. The important thing is that the ally is available when the characters want them and retreats into the background when the characters don’t want or need the help. Consider ways the ally could help the

Hobgoblin Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

gelatinous cube in area F2 arrives here to dispatch them. The sentry is lying about how many hobgoblins remain. Weakened by their recent loss, the hobgoblins fear marauders and try to present a strong

, alerting the other hobgoblins in the cave. She then retreats to the barrack (area F4), where she and the rest of the hobgoblins make their last stand. Brian Valeza Spear Barricade A spear barricade is

Hobgoblin Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

gelatinous cube in area F2 arrives here to dispatch them. The sentry is lying about how many hobgoblins remain. Weakened by their recent loss, the hobgoblins fear marauders and try to present a strong

, alerting the other hobgoblins in the cave. She then retreats to the barrack (area F4), where she and the rest of the hobgoblins make their last stand. Brian Valeza Spear Barricade A spear barricade is

Iymrith's Lair

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

they can hurl chunks of sandstone torn from Iymrith’s own amphitheater. If Iymrith is drawn to the surface and reduced to 240 hit points or fewer, she retreats to the dungeon level and makes her final

these locations on the map. Iymrith has weakened the ceilings in these places so that she can collapse them, either to cut off escape routes or to trap intruders. A creature can trigger a collapse by

Iymrith's Lair

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

they can hurl chunks of sandstone torn from Iymrith’s own amphitheater. If Iymrith is drawn to the surface and reduced to 240 hit points or fewer, she retreats to the dungeon level and makes her final

these locations on the map. Iymrith has weakened the ceilings in these places so that she can collapse them, either to cut off escape routes or to trap intruders. A creature can trigger a collapse by

Madness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. Going Mad Various magical effects can inflict madness on an otherwise stable mind. Certain spells, such as contact other plane and symbol, can cause insanity, and you can use the madness rules here

character retreats into his or her mind and becomes paralyzed. The effect ends if the character takes any damage. 21–30 The character becomes incapacitated and spends the duration screaming, laughing, or

Lair Locations

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

Roof. Nakari has carefully weakened the cave’s roof so she can burrow through it quickly to reach the surface (see “Lair Features”). Treasure. Nakari has gathered an assortment of baubles into three

, north, and southeast. Breakaway Roof. Nakari has carefully weakened the roof of this cave so she can burrow through it quickly to reach the surface (see “Lair Features”). Laughing Gas. This area is

Roleplaying a Hag

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

appearance and my cruel heart. (Evil) Hag Bonds d8 Bond 1 I hate a certain mortal family and steal one of their children each generation for my own purposes. 2 I am involved in a centuries-long feud

, or bend the truth a little to suit my needs. 5 I am greatly weakened on the nights of the full moon. 6 I can’t resist a clever riddle.

Miner's Exchange

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

with Halia, the guild master says tersely that she’ll be happy to talk after she’s certain the building won’t collapse. Hex Sharpe The destruction of the cornerstone weakened the foundation of the

Miner's Exchange

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

with Halia, the guild master says tersely that she’ll be happy to talk after she’s certain the building won’t collapse. Hex Sharpe The destruction of the cornerstone weakened the foundation of the

Madness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. Going Mad Various magical effects can inflict madness on an otherwise stable mind. Certain spells, such as contact other plane and symbol, can cause insanity, and you can use the madness rules here

character retreats into his or her mind and becomes paralyzed. The effect ends if the character takes any damage. 21–30 The character becomes incapacitated and spends the duration screaming, laughing, or

Roleplaying a Hag

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

appearance and my cruel heart. (Evil) Hag Bonds d8 Bond 1 I hate a certain mortal family and steal one of their children each generation for my own purposes. 2 I am involved in a centuries-long feud

, or bend the truth a little to suit my needs. 5 I am greatly weakened on the nights of the full moon. 6 I can’t resist a clever riddle.

Lair Locations

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

Roof. Nakari has carefully weakened the cave’s roof so she can burrow through it quickly to reach the surface (see “Lair Features”). Treasure. Nakari has gathered an assortment of baubles into three

, north, and southeast. Breakaway Roof. Nakari has carefully weakened the roof of this cave so she can burrow through it quickly to reach the surface (see “Lair Features”). Laughing Gas. This area is

The Dark Seldarine

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

somehow weave new souls for her followers, in the way that Moradin forges new spirits for dwarves? Only those entities know for certain. Ghaunadaur This entity is most often referred to as That Which

birth of gods can never be known for certain. Keptolo Keptolo shows the way. Feed the vanity of your mistress, and all her treasures shall be yours. Be careful whom you offend, and keep an expendable

The Dark Seldarine

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

somehow weave new souls for her followers, in the way that Moradin forges new spirits for dwarves? Only those entities know for certain. Ghaunadaur This entity is most often referred to as That Which

birth of gods can never be known for certain. Keptolo Keptolo shows the way. Feed the vanity of your mistress, and all her treasures shall be yours. Be careful whom you offend, and keep an expendable

The Lords' Alliance

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

faction. Their diverse character, motivations, and obligations ensure that they are not in agreement about the current threat facing Faerûn. Moreover, the standing of certain delegates changes from one