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the normal amount of time (up to 16 hours) each day before being subject to the effect of a forced march (see “Travel Pace” in chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook). Additionally
injured marine for miles to avoid capture and death.
Suggested Characteristics
Marines are looked up to by other soldiers and respected by their superiors. They are veteran warriors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
is detailed in chapter 3 of Sigil and the Outlands. Review the town’s description prior to running this chapter. Jabari Weathers A mysterious criminal uses sinister magic to capture souls in Excelsior
Chapter 7 – Excelsior: Lost Souls Excelsior, the gate-town to the heavenly plane of Mount Celestia, welcomes any who are willing to embrace the lofty ideals of good and law. Good-hearted characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Capture The drow try to capture the escaped prisoners if at all possible, since Ilvara wants the pleasure of teaching them a lesson about disobedience. If the dark elves reduce any characters to 0
hit points, those characters are knocked out rather than dying (see “Knocking a Creature Out” in chapter 9 of the Player’s Handbook). Even if one or more of the characters are accidentally killed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Yolande Yolande (yoh-LAWND), known as the Faerie Queen, is the benevolent and beloved elf monarch of Celene (see chapter 5). Raised in the court of the Summer Queen, Yolande had no wish to rule. She
preferred the life of an adventuring magic-user. She built her reputation on triumphs, such as her capture of the fomorian brigand Solgna and the theft of the Prince of Frost’s sentient sword, Winterflash. Yolande was among the first elves to migrate from the Feywild to the Greyhawk setting.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
: Capture Will. Capture the brigand Will of the Feywild and bring him to Granny Nightshade alive. He’s sure to be hiding somewhere in the forest. Find the Lost Horn. Bring her the unicorn horn that she
(see chapter 4). Skabatha would like nothing more than to see her sister bought down a peg or two. (To get to Yon, the characters will need a guide. Granny Nightshade expects them to know this fact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Blades (described in more detail earlier in this chapter and in chapter 6) is a major force in the Mournland. The Mournland Villains table suggests other possible evil schemes and influences that might
capture in the Mournland. 2 The leader of a cult devoted to Belashyrra, the Lord of Eyes, uses daelkyr-made tentacles to tear out the eyes of victims and attaches them to members of the cult. 3 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
might trade this knowledge if the characters capture a marid thief and dispatch the marid’s minions from the Elemental Water Encounters table (see chapter 3). Glory of the Storm An empyrean daughter
tables (see chapter 3), retrieve the giants’ remains from the deep, and inter them in the Ashen Grotto (in this chapter). Distant Thunder The lightning archives hold the key to gaining control of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
capture a high-ranking cult leader is a great step in the fight against the cult. Once they return to Waterdeep, the adventurers then become embroiled in the first session of “Chapter 9: Council of
Adventure Hooks For characters who have not played Hoard of the Dragon Queen, the adventure can also begin by playing out another chapter before the Council of Waterdeep. The party could be summoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Adventure Hooks For characters who have not played Hoard of the Dragon Queen, the adventure can also begin by playing out another chapter before the first session of the Council of Waterdeep. The
party could be summoned by a factional leader seeking aid against the Cult of the Dragon, with the characters asked to undertake the “Varram the White” portion of the “Chapter 11 and 12: Death to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Adventure Hooks For characters who have not played Hoard of the Dragon Queen, the adventure can also begin by playing out another chapter before the first session of the Council of Waterdeep. The
party could be summoned by a factional leader seeking aid against the Cult of the Dragon, with the characters asked to undertake the “Varram the White” portion of the “Chapter 11 and 12: Death to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
taken to the imperial citadel to face justice. Maybe this was your plan for getting into the citadel all along. Maybe not. Either way, all is not lost.
If the characters avoid capture and make a break
for the citadel, read the following text instead: The imperial citadel looms large, its crystal spires reflecting the light of Xaryxis. It is here, in the heart of the Xaryxian Empire, that you will decide the fate of your world.
Here ends chapter 10.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Going to Gracklstugh Despite its dangers, Gracklstugh does have a few things to offer … or at least that’s what some of the characters’ fellow escapees tell them. Buppido (see chapter 1) and Hemeth
(see chapter 3) are the only NPCs who actively suggest going to Gracklstugh. They know that duergar have no love for the drow, and their draconian laws keep all foreigners in check, which should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Chapter 3: Bestiary Within this bestiary, you will find game statistics and lore for nearly one hundred monsters suitable for any D&D campaign. Many of these monsters, such as the froghemoth and the
variants of the monsters discussed in chapter 1. This chapter is a continuation of the Monster Manual and adopts a similar presentation. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Chapter 17: Donjon This chapter, intended for DMs, details a dungeon called the Donjon Sphere. You can use this dungeon to describe the fate of a character who draws the Donjon card from a Deck of
Many Things. This chapter also includes suggestions for other ways adventurers might end up in the Donjon Sphere, as well as advice for how to continue a campaign or keep it on track if the party gets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
stick. Treasure. If the characters escort the Woodhews back to their torched homestead, the halflings are reunited with the members of their family who avoided capture. One of them rewards the party
with a family heirloom (a magic item) hidden in the burnt remains of the family home. Roll on Magic Item Table F in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to determine the item.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
supplies to Barthen’s. Elmina pays the agreed amount (10 gp to each character) and takes possession of the wagon and its supplies. If the characters tell her of Gundren Rockseeker’s capture, Elmina
details of the mine from Sildar Hallwinter, a character who succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (History) check can relate the information from the first two paragraphs of chapter 1. Elmina also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Chapter 6: Bestiary This bestiary provides game statistics and lore for more than a hundred monsters suitable for any D&D campaign, including old favorites from past editions of the game as well as
spice up a game that involves the characters in the struggle described in chapter 3. The ranks of the drow and the shadar-kai are swelled by the addition of special individuals that can add depth — and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
To the Coast The journey to Dread Wolf Cove takes five days—fewer if the characters have Clystran’s guidance or other methods of conveyance. Consult the “Movement in the Wastes” section in chapter 5
from chapter 5 during the journey. Shortly before the characters reach the cove, run the following encounter. Dragonnel Down When the characters are about a day from reaching the Kalaman ships at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
rogue. When you’re creating a human character, consider where you’re from and how that’s reflected in your class and background. Chapter 2 presents an overview of the nations of Khorvaire and ideas
Lhazaar pirate with a knack for the mystic arts. The variant human presented in the Player’s Handbook provides an additional opportunity to capture some of the flavor of Eberron. Does your choice of skill proficiency and feat reflect the culture you were raised in?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Harbin Wester to keep an eye on any prisoners they capture for at least a few days. If the characters kill the ruffians, the townmaster expresses his fear of retaliation. Are the Players Lost?
After the
area, it’s okay to move on to chapter 3 and let the ruffians wait. The next time the characters return to Phandalin, make it clear that the Redbrands are causing even more trouble and that they need to be dealt with. Some of the Redbrands may also bring the fight to the characters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
being forced to graft warforged components onto the Lord of Blades’ warriors. 2 Locate a docent (see chapter 5) carried by a warforged wizard who has joined up with the Lord of Blades. 3 Capture a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
in chapter 3 to determine what happens to characters who fall. The party has three rounds to catch Jas before the changeling adopts a new guise. If the characters capture Jas, the changeling reveals
Need a Lift? Jas (neutral evil changeling; see chapter 6) approaches the characters in the guise of Sergeant Vilroy sometime after they leave Mithral Tower. Read or paraphrase the following boxed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
adventurers, as described in chapter 1. The Boromar Clan Assignments table provides goals for adventurers who are working with the clan, and the ”Crime Syndicate” section of chapter 1 includes
Hook 1 Daask forces capture Boromar family members who are visiting Sharn from the Talenta Plains. The Boromars offer a reward for the safe return of their family and a larger reward for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
pole a keelboat toward Sloobludop (or away from the town if it has been attacked; see the end of this chapter). If the characters have not been to Sloobludop, the kuo-toa might try to capture them
adventurers — or attack them if the opportunity looks ripe to capture them and sell them as slaves in Gracklstugh. If the duergar surprise all the characters, they turn invisible, making it appear that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the pools.
4 Capture people and creatures for the priests to use in their experiments.
5 Cure the pools of a contamination.
6 Create a poison based on notes provided to you by one of
due to the priest’s experiments.
9 Kill or capture an escaped beast monstrously transformed by the priest’s experiments.
10 Retrieve materials needed to create a cure for a disease and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Using Your Journal Use your journal to plan out your next game session (see “Preparing a Session” in chapter 1). Then, when the game session is over, use the journal to capture anything else of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the poisoned flagons came from the taproom of the Helm at Highsun, and Justran Daehl personally delivered and poured the ale. Development If the characters capture Justran, he reveals after brief
Crushing Wave. He also knows that Jolliver Grimjaw and his followers (see chapter 3) are water cultists. CHARACTER ADVANCEMENT
The characters probably begin this chapter around 6th level. Encourage the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
returning to their mortal home to pass into the Underworld.
11 Seek an audience with Athreos.
12 Capture an Underworld cerberus (see chapter 6).
Underworld Crossing Map The Underworld
inhabit or care for these places, though they are guarded by cerberi and phylaskia (both described in chapter 6). When living mortals enter these shrines, the buildings come alive with magic traps meant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
The Draakhorn Sounds Shortly after the crash or capture of Skyreach Castle, operatives of the Cult of the Dragon sounded the Draakhorn at the distant Well of Dragons. An ancient magic relic, the
. If Lady Silmerhelve is treated poorly, it might affect how Nymmurh interacts with the characters in chapter 14.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
describes how the ruffians loiter around the Sleeping Giant tap house and have a base under Tresendar Manor, on the east edge of town. She then offers the characters 100 gp to capture the Redbrands
over the Redbrands herself. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check indicates Halia has ulterior motives for removing the Redbrands’ leader. Further, in chapter 4, Halia smuggles Nezznar the Spider
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
other guards and servants. Urstul’s goal is to capture Lord or Lady Gralhund, force the surrender of the Stone of Golorr, and deliver it to his master Manshoon in Kolat Towers (described in chapter 8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
power of their shadow.
7 The Ocrotire family offers a sizable bounty for anyone who can capture the Lake Balaur Beast, which has escaped from the estate’s oceanarium.
8 Members of the
Ulmist Inquisition accuse the characters of crimes they haven’t yet committed. They relent only if the characters undertake a mission against the priests of Osybus (see chapter 5).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
The Draakhorn Sounds Shortly after the crash or capture of Skyreach Castle, operatives of the Cult of the Dragon sounded the Draakhorn at the distant Well of Dragons. An ancient magic relic, the
stride. If Lady Silmerhelve is treated poorly, it might affect how Nymmurh interacts with the characters in Chapter 14.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
predicting those events or causing them? If a character draws the Flames card, and soon after, minions of Aurnozci (see chapter 20) try to capture them, is this a direct result of drawing the card, or would
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
awaits those who can definitively pinpoint the pirates’ base or capture their ships. Currently there are fewer than fifty active members of the Ytepka Society. They don’t advertise their membership
in this chapter). Unfortunately, because of the society’s secretiveness, not many people understand what those iron tokens signify, and there’s a lot of misinformation about the Ytepkas in Port