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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
died, you had a revelation about your existence.
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Captured. You spent months enduring thirst, starvation, and torture at the hands of your enemy, but you never broke.
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Sacrifice.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
earlier in this chapter. If the characters fail to obtain the map, they can use magic to compel a captured duergar to divulge the location of the fortress.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
palace, but the yuan-ti have expanded and modified it to suit their needs over the years. When Ras Nsi steals one of Omu’s puzzle cubes (see chapter 3), the characters must delve into the temple to recover it. Characters captured by yuan-ti also end up here.
Chapter 4: Fane of the Night Serpent Under the ruined palace of Omu lies a yuan-ti temple dedicated to an apocalyptic god known as Dendar the Night Serpent. The temple was originally part of the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Chapter 6: City of Lost Names Upon finding the City of Lost Names, the characters must infiltrate the ruin as it teems with enemy forces. There, the characters learn the Dragon Army seeks to make the
ancient, magical ruin fly as it did in the distant past. The characters must find the source of the ancient city’s magic and prevent Dragon Army commanders from taking control. This chapter presents
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Hill Giants A band of 1d2 + 1 male hill giants is searching for homesteads to pillage. The giants hurl rocks at any small folk they see. If the giants are anywhere near Grudd Haug (see chapter 5
, “Den of the Hill Giants”), the characters might be able to convince a defeated, captured giant to lead them there. Each giant carries a sack holding 1d3 mundane items; roll on the Items in a Giant’s Bag table in the introduction to determine the contents of each one.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
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The camp is occupied by one Crushing Wave priest, two Crushing Wave reavers, and five bandits (statistics for the priest and the reavers appear in chapter 7). If the characters have the advantage of
are killed, surviving bandits try to flee or surrender. Development Captured Crushing Wave cultists refuse to talk, but captured bandits aren’t as fanatically close-mouthed. The bandits reveal that
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
table. Once you determine where the horn is, record its location on the Story Tracker. The horn belongs to a unicorn named Elidon, who was captured and transformed into a rocking horse by the Hourglass
Coven. For more information about Elidon, see area L6 in chapter 3. Unicorn Horn’s Location d8 Location 1 Offered for sale at Trinket, Bauble, and Charm’s in Downfall (see area D10 in chapter 2) 2
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->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->Tyranny of Dragons
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
by a factional leader seeking aid against the Cult of the Dragon, with the characters asked to undertake the “Varram the White” portion of “Chapter 11 and 12: Death to the Wyrmspeakers.” Seeking to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Euryale One card in the Deck of Many Things (see chapter 7) bears a person’s proper name, and the card’s namesake, Euryale (YUR-ee-ale or yur-EYE-a-lee), is the subject of much speculation. Often
named Asteria and spending many years in her dear friend’s company, Euryale was captured and sentenced to death by Asteria’s father. Asteria pleaded with the gods to save her friend, and Istus (a god
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Chapter 8: Forge of the Fire Giants Zalto’s followers are spread throughout the North, searching for pieces of an adamantine colossus called the Vonindod. The fire giant duke has also struck an
(see chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) in which to trap Maegera. While the drow creep back into Gauntlgrym to perpetrate this great theft (see the “Gauntlgrym” section in chapter 3), Zalto
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. Kansaldi is the ultimate villain of this adventure and confronts the characters at the climax of chapter 7. Throughout the adventure, use apprehended Dragon Army soldiers and captured intelligence to
lies in wait. An array of lesser commanders supports Kansaldi’s operations, including her trusted adviser, Belephaion (detailed in chapter 6), and the dragonnel-riding ace known as Red Ruin (see
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
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
, Ilvara is obsessed enough to cast raise dead to restore them to life (assuming the character’s soul is willing to return). Captured characters are disarmed, their hands bound with spider-silk rope, and
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
is a feisty old gardener named Ollie Woodhew. The orcs set fire to the Woodhew homestead and captured these family members as they tried to flee. One of the orcs even broke Ollie’s favorite walking
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->Out of the Abyss
Chapter 1: Prisoners of the Drow Deep beneath the surface of the world lies the Underdark, a realm of endless labyrinthine tunnels and caverns where the sun never shines. The Underdark is filled with
entertainment in the dark elves’ subterranean cities. The adventurers have all had the misfortune of falling to such a fate. Captured by the drow, they are prisoners at one of the dark elves’ outposts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Speaker’s Quest If the characters lack incentive to confront Xardorok in his fortress, either because they didn’t encounter his sons in chapter 1 or because the duergar threat hasn’t impacted them
-Towns in search of a rare crystal known as chardalyn. With it, they’re building a mighty construct that will lay waste to Ten-Towns if nothing is done to stop it.
“Our militia captured one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
characters becoming involved in the trial: Unwitting Criminals. The characters come to Valachan seeking a miraculous plant, rare creature, or unique item—and are captured when they discover their prize is
” section of chapter 4 for options to represent those destined to become prey.Chakuna corners her prey in the heart of Valachan
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
were sent from the tomb as well, and ask about their missing colleagues. The sculptors share that Thessalar has captured the thieves sent out by Moghadam, including the gemsmith in area 31). They also
area 11 of chapter 3. Even incomplete, it is worth 500 gp. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the sculptors to leave and return to their dormitory (area 33).
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Development Redbrands who are captured, persuaded, or charmed by the characters can impart useful information (see “What the Redbrands Know” below). The characters can easily convince Townmaster
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.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Chapter 4: Wave Echo Cave Fifteen miles east of Phandalin, Wave Echo Cave lies in the deep vales of the Sword Mountains. The rich mine of the Phandelver Pact was lost five hundred years ago during
Spider and his followers captured the two brothers who were guarding their find, then arranged for Gundren Rockseeker’s ambush. After learning of the adventurers’ involvement with Gundren, or of their
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
solitary prisoner. The artisan Nolzur (a neutral male human master thief, but he is reduced to 1 hit point) has been captured and held here, his alchemical blood continually drained to create the magic
vulnerability to magic potions and salves that restore hit points (see “Who Dwells Here?” in chapter 4). Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes one of the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
if the characters start lobbing spells or making ranged attacks from the tower. Development A captured werewolf can be forced to divulge the whereabouts of the children kidnapped by the pack. They are being held in a cave to the west (see chapter 15, “Werewolf Den”).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
fanatics, or malevolent elder entities, you can easily end the adventure at the conclusion of chapter 4. If you do, replace the psionic goblins in chapters 1–chapter 4 with goblins from the Monster Manual
, and end the adventure once the characters defeat Nezznar. (The “What’s Next?” section at the end of chapter 4 provides more information if you’re using this option.) There’s no need for the heroes to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
should be captured so they can stand trial and potentially be sent to Neverwinter for imprisonment. Dangerous Trail Harbin posts official notices on a board beside the door of the townmaster’s hall
this quest, see “Wyvern Tor” in chapter 3. Finding Cragmaw Castle After recovering at the Stonehill Inn, Sildar Hallwinter establishes himself at the townmaster’s hall. As an agent of the Lords’ Alliance
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, two important merchants from Waterdeep, Kharloss and Jarlee, are overdue. (Gervor is currently a prisoner in area B14 of the Temple of the Black Earth, while the two Waterdhavians were captured by fire
of the town. Darathra is a key contact for characters affiliated with the Harpers. The Zhentarim has spies in the town as well, and its agents might contact the characters in the course of “The Long Road” side trek in chapter 6.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
their way here. Alternatively, three of the party’s companions can guide them to Neverlight Grove. Stool, the characters’ fellow prisoner from chapter 1, is a myconid sprout from the grove, captured by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Adventure Summary The adventure is likely to play out as follows. The adventurers are teleported to Port Nyanzaru, the only major settlement in Chult. After exploring the city (chapter 1), they
embark on an expedition into the wilds of Chult (chapter 2), eventually finding the ruined city of Omu (chapter 3). The characters don’t know that Omu is their ultimate destination from the outset; they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
chapter 1. The House Tarkanan Assignments table provides hooks for adventurers who are working with the organization, and the discussion of crime syndicates in chapter 1 includes additional ideas
captured by the Sharn Watch. House Tarkanan Adventure Hooks The House Tarkanan Adventure Hooks table presents ideas for adventures themed around House Tarkanan. House Tarkanan Adventure Hooks d4
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
interaction features the adventurers talking to someone (or something) else. It might mean demanding that a captured scout reveal the secret entrance to the goblin lair, getting information from a
"Adventuring") support exploration and social interaction, as do many class features in "Classes" and personality traits in "Personality and Background." Combat, the focus of chapter 9, involves
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
captured a pentadrone and afterward became convinced the Maze Engine existed in the Underdark. Unfortunately, the modron’s axiomatic mind couldn’t be broken, and it perished rather than reveal anything
(which is described in chapter 14). Shedrak of the Eyes The beholder’s favorite slave is a human named Shedrak of the Eyes. As Karazikar’s “high priest,” he leads other slaves in worship of their master
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
captured beast as a subject for the priest’s medical experiments. Many healing pools are in remote locations that are difficult to reach, such as hot springs at the top of a volcano or tidal pools on a
palamnites (see chapter 6) invade the pools, believing the waters’ magic can restore their lost memories and mortal bodies.
2 Naiads (see chapter 6) guard the pools, making their own judgments about who
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Turami human scout) is a former crew member of the Star Goddess (see chapter 2). She leapt from a porthole as the ship crashed, and the yuan-ti captured her in the jungle. Oloma carries a concealed
Atazi (LE female Chultan human bandit) was a pirate aboard the Dragonfang. Captain Elok Jaharwon threw Zilla overboard for insubordination. The yuan-ti captured her after she washed ashore.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Chapter 13: The Amber Temple A secret society of good-aligned wizards built the Amber Temple in the Balinok Mountains more than two thousand years ago. They needed a vault in which to contain the
evil vestiges (remnants of dead, malevolent entities) they had captured and the hoard of forbidden knowledge they had amassed. They dedicated the temple to a god of secrets, whom they trusted to keep it