chasing waiting reflections

Scholar of the Forbidden

backgrounds

common scholars of the forbidden, but any character who stumbles onto the dread truths waiting beneath the surface of reality can find themselves walking the path. The secrets you unveil could threaten to

alone, acting as a debate partner and sounding board in your studies. 5 The reflections of your eyes are black voids, but no one else seems to notice. 6 An order of inquisitors or witch

Hall of Illusions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

the glass cabinet and fell victim to its spell. If one or more characters follow Rubin into the Hall of Illusions, see “Chasing Rubin” below. After recovering from the cabinet’s spell, Ween remains

onlookers in their youth; the images grow steadily older, until the mirrors deep within the hall reflect onlookers in their twilight years. As the characters scrutinize their reflections, ask the players

Hall of Illusions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

the glass cabinet and fell victim to its spell. If one or more characters follow Rubin into the Hall of Illusions, see “Chasing Rubin” below. After recovering from the cabinet’s spell, Ween remains

onlookers in their youth; the images grow steadily older, until the mirrors deep within the hall reflect onlookers in their twilight years. As the characters scrutinize their reflections, ask the players

Yeth Hound

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

Yeth Hound Granted by powerful fey to individuals who please them, yeth hounds serve evil masters like hunting dogs. Yeth hounds fly in pursuit of their prey, often waiting until it is too exhausted

see a hound when it bays are filled with supernatural fear and usually flee in terror. When a victim tries to run away, a hound delights in chasing after it and tormenting it before bringing the hunt

Yeth Hound

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

Yeth Hound Granted by powerful fey to individuals who please them, yeth hounds serve evil masters like hunting dogs. Yeth hounds fly in pursuit of their prey, often waiting until it is too exhausted

see a hound when it bays are filled with supernatural fear and usually flee in terror. When a victim tries to run away, a hound delights in chasing after it and tormenting it before bringing the hunt

Chase Complications

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

example, characters chasing a thief through a marketplace might draw unwanted attention from other members of the thieves’ guild. As they pursue the fleeing thief, they must also evade the thieves

pursuing them. Roll initiative for the new arrivals, and run both chases simultaneously. In another scenario, the fleeing thief might run into the waiting arms of his accomplices. The outnumbered characters might decide to flee with the thieves in pursuit.

Berbalang

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

delight in murder, and nothing pleases them more than causing horrific pain. They lurk like spiders in shadowy recesses, waiting for victims to approach within reach of their long, bony limbs. Once

speared, a creature is pulled into the darkness to be sliced apart or teleported elsewhere to be tortured to death. Dark Reflections. A boneclaw’s master might not want such a servant or even know it

Berbalang

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

delight in murder, and nothing pleases them more than causing horrific pain. They lurk like spiders in shadowy recesses, waiting for victims to approach within reach of their long, bony limbs. Once

speared, a creature is pulled into the darkness to be sliced apart or teleported elsewhere to be tortured to death. Dark Reflections. A boneclaw’s master might not want such a servant or even know it

Chase Complications

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

example, characters chasing a thief through a marketplace might draw unwanted attention from other members of the thieves’ guild. As they pursue the fleeing thief, they must also evade the thieves

pursuing them. Roll initiative for the new arrivals, and run both chases simultaneously. In another scenario, the fleeing thief might run into the waiting arms of his accomplices. The outnumbered characters might decide to flee with the thieves in pursuit.

The Streets of Sharn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

you and quickly move apart. 45–46 Three shifter children run by you, yelling and chasing each other with wooden swords. They duck into a boarded-up building. 47–48 "Stop her! She stole my necklace

waiting for a skycoach. 3 You pass by a hope well. Supposedly, any coins you throw in the well are gathered and transported down to help the troubled people of the lower wards. 4 "Make way! Make way

The Streets of Sharn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

you and quickly move apart. 45–46 Three shifter children run by you, yelling and chasing each other with wooden swords. They duck into a boarded-up building. 47–48 "Stop her! She stole my necklace

waiting for a skycoach. 3 You pass by a hope well. Supposedly, any coins you throw in the well are gathered and transported down to help the troubled people of the lower wards. 4 "Make way! Make way

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

relentlessly, even chasing them out of the caverns. Treasure. The weapon stuck in the clay golem is a slender-bladed Giant Slayer (shortsword). The sword’s name (“Longtooth”) is engraved into the

dozens of bats, but a cloaker that dwells here devoured them. The hungry creature hides among the stalactites, waiting to fall on one of the characters. Tunnel Ledge. A ledge on the north wall of the

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

relentlessly, even chasing them out of the caverns. Treasure. The weapon stuck in the clay golem is a slender-bladed Giant Slayer (shortsword). The sword’s name (“Longtooth”) is engraved into the

dozens of bats, but a cloaker that dwells here devoured them. The hungry creature hides among the stalactites, waiting to fall on one of the characters. Tunnel Ledge. A ledge on the north wall of the

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

, yellow-robed priest of Savras waiting for you. As the characters move around in the room, the eyes in the walls turn to follow them. The guard is Alessia Baseer, a lawful good human priest of Savras

room, notices that one of the mirrors near the corner of the room has a shimmer in its reflections. A creature that touches that mirror takes no damage and causes the mirror to turn sideways, revealing

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

, yellow-robed priest of Savras waiting for you. As the characters move around in the room, the eyes in the walls turn to follow them. The guard is Alessia Baseer, a lawful good human priest of Savras

room, notices that one of the mirrors near the corner of the room has a shimmer in its reflections. A creature that touches that mirror takes no damage and causes the mirror to turn sideways, revealing

Lesser Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

attacks any creatures that enter the chamber. The golem fights to the death and pursues trespassers relentlessly, even chasing them out of the caverns. Treasure. The weapon stuck in the clay golem is a

stalactites, waiting to fall on one of the characters. Tunnel Ledge. A ledge on the north wall of the cave stretches out 30 feet above the floor. A short tunnel leads from the ledge to the river beyond. The

Ruins Locations

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

. She hides in the woods until the characters leave. Her watch post contains nothing of value. Joining the Emerald Enclave If the party helps Reidoth by chasing off Venomfang, the druid privately

powerful dragons of the Sword Coast. Toward that end, four cultists recently tracked the green dragon known as Venomfang to Thundertree (see area U7). The cultists are waiting for the right moment to

Lesser Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

attacks any creatures that enter the chamber. The golem fights to the death and pursues trespassers relentlessly, even chasing them out of the caverns. Treasure. The weapon stuck in the clay golem is a

stalactites, waiting to fall on one of the characters. Tunnel Ledge. A ledge on the north wall of the cave stretches out 30 feet above the floor. A short tunnel leads from the ledge to the river beyond. The

N4. Wachterhaus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

staircase railing. Framed portraits and mirrors festoon the walls, surrounding you with judging looks and dark reflections. You hear something scratching at one of the many doors. The scratching noise

club,” eagerly waiting for Lady Wachter to join them, read passages from her manifesto (see area N4q), and maybe conjure up a few coins. Resting on the fifth chair, quietly eavesdropping on the

Thundertree Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

the Emerald Enclave If the party helps Reidoth by chasing off Venomfang, the druid privately approaches certain members of the group and urges them to join the Emerald Enclave. He speaks with those who

with powerful dragons of the Sword Coast. Toward that end, four cultists recently tracked a green dragon to Thundertree (see area 7) and are waiting for the right moment to approach the dragon and