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Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Industrious. The leprechaun is proficient with all artisan’s tools and adds double its proficiency bonus to ability checks made with them.
Reluctant Refusal. When a creature offers the
, Phantasmal Force
1/day each: Fabricate (as an action), MisleadAstonishing Luck. When the leprechaun fails an ability check, an attack roll, or a saving throw, it can roll a new d20 and choose which
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
successful DC 10 Wisdom (Insight) check.
Regeneration. The wereraven regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. If the wereraven takes damage from a silvered weapon or a spell, this trait
light weapons. They are reluctant to make bite attacks in raven form for fear of spreading their curse to those who don’t deserve it or who would abuse it.
A Kindness of Wereravens. Wereravens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
reluctant to talk. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals his nervous reticence. If the characters push him for information, he can be prompted to talk with a DC 15 Charisma (Intimidation
or Persuasion) check. He then admits that he has taken a liking to Velleen, the new assistant at the Lionshield Coster. They were spending time together, getting to know each other, when she started
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
reluctant to talk. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals his nervous reticence. If the characters push him for information, he can be prompted to talk with a DC 15 Charisma (Intimidation
or Persuasion) check. He then admits that he has taken a liking to Velleen, the new assistant at the Lionshield Coster. They were spending time together, getting to know each other, when she started
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
3. Rise This upthrust section of the cavern floor is edged by a steep slope to the southwest and a 6-foot-high cliff elsewhere. The cliff requires a successful DC 11 Strength (Athletics) check to
between two stalagmites here. Another troglodyte stands guard next to her. Releasing H’hoort won’t earn the adventurers a respite from the opportunistic troglodytes, but if the characters hold her captive, both sides are reluctant to attack them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
3. Rise This upthrust section of the cavern floor is edged by a steep slope to the southwest and a 6-foot-high cliff elsewhere. The cliff requires a successful DC 11 Strength (Athletics) check to
between two stalagmites here. Another troglodyte stands guard next to her. Releasing H’hoort won’t earn the adventurers a respite from the opportunistic troglodytes, but if the characters hold her captive, both sides are reluctant to attack them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
days on foot, during which time Grin says very little. Any character who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check can tell that the drow mage is troubled by something, although he refuses to share his
Demogorgon’s rampage through the city, he becomes even more reluctant to see Vizeran’s plan through (see “A Change of Heart” later in this chapter). If the characters prod Grin for information about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
one of the wagon drivers. Have each character make a Charisma check on the first day of the journey, but don’t tell players what it’s for. At some point during the journey, the character who scored
the lowest result on the Charisma check is recognized by a cultist. The cultists assume that, at best, the character must be a deserter from the cult. At worst, he or she is a spy and a saboteur. At a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
one of the wagon drivers. Have each character make a Charisma check on the first day of the journey, but don’t tell players what it’s for. At some point during the journey, the character who scored
the lowest result on the Charisma check is recognized by a cultist. The cultists assume that, at best, the character must be a deserter from the cult. At worst, he or she is a spy and a saboteur. At a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
one of the wagon drivers. Have each character make a Charisma check on the first day of the journey, but don’t tell players what it’s for. At some point during the journey, the character who scored
the lowest result on the Charisma check is recognized by a cultist. The cultists assume that, at best, the character must be a deserter from the cult. At worst, he or she is a spy and a saboteur. At a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
one of the wagon drivers. Have each character make a Charisma check on the first day of the journey, but don’t tell players what it’s for. At some point during the journey, the character who scored
the lowest result on the Charisma check is recognized by a cultist. The cultists assume that, at best, the character must be a deserter from the cult. At worst, he or she is a spy and a saboteur. At a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
days on foot, during which time Grin says very little. Any character who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check can tell that the drow mage is troubled by something, although he refuses to share his
Demogorgon’s rampage through the city, he becomes even more reluctant to see Vizeran’s plan through (see “A Change of Heart” later in this chapter). If the characters prod Grin for information about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Rumors and Information Laborers, porters, craftsfolk, and cultists live and work in the village, and although they are reluctant to talk, they can be bribed, charmed, or talked around with a
successful DC 18 Charisma (Persuasion) check. The following bits of information are available, one for each success, and should be doled out in the order presented below. The highest-ranking member of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Rumors and Information Laborers, porters, craftsfolk, and cultists live and work in the village, and although they are reluctant to talk, they can be bribed, charmed, or talked around with a
successful DC 18 Charisma (Persuasion) check. The following bits of information are available, one for each success, and should be doled out in the order presented below. The highest-ranking member of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
into the ceiling of area 21b. The trapdoor is a 3-foot-square stone slab that requires a successful DC 13 Strength (Athletics) check to lift.
The characters can avoid a fight here if they quickly
Labyrinth, provided they leave Crèche K’liir as soon as they complete “one small task” for her. If the characters are reluctant to accept her terms, Al’chaia offers them a manual of gainful exercise or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
. Otherwise, the characters must hide and succeed on a DC 16 group Dexterity (Stealth) check to avoid attracting her attention. Negotiating with Ignis Ignis speaks only Giant, but she is intelligent and can
ingredients from the farm, so long as the characters don’t trample the plants or harm the animals. Ignis is suspicious of intruders, but she’s also reluctant to start a fight. If the party displeases
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
. Otherwise, the characters must hide and succeed on a DC 16 group Dexterity (Stealth) check to avoid attracting her attention. Negotiating with Ignis Ignis speaks only Giant, but she is intelligent and can
ingredients from the farm, so long as the characters don’t trample the plants or harm the animals. Ignis is suspicious of intruders, but she’s also reluctant to start a fight. If the party displeases
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
into the ceiling of area 21b. The trapdoor is a 3-foot-square stone slab that requires a successful DC 13 Strength (Athletics) check to lift.
The characters can avoid a fight here if they quickly
Labyrinth, provided they leave Crèche K’liir as soon as they complete “one small task” for her. If the characters are reluctant to accept her terms, Al’chaia offers them a manual of gainful exercise or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Horned Devil (Malebranche) Horned devils are lazy to the point of belligerence and reluctant to put themselves in harm’s way. Moreover, they hate and fear any creature stronger than themselves. When
attack, the damage dealt by the wound increases by 10 (3d6). Any creature can take an action to stanch the wound with a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Medicine) check. The wound also closes if the target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
winning.” Business Concerns Lady Dre was horrified by the attack, and she wants to make sure no other folk in the Rattle are in danger. Characters who succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check recognize
pick of the harvest. If the characters are reluctant to allow Lady Dre to accompany them, she tries to win them over by offering the use of her horses and a comfortable wagon. She remarks that if the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
winning.” Business Concerns Lady Dre was horrified by the attack, and she wants to make sure no other folk in the Rattle are in danger. Characters who succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check recognize
pick of the harvest. If the characters are reluctant to allow Lady Dre to accompany them, she tries to win them over by offering the use of her horses and a comfortable wagon. She remarks that if the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Horned Devil (Malebranche) Horned devils are lazy to the point of belligerence and reluctant to put themselves in harm’s way. Moreover, they hate and fear any creature stronger than themselves. When
attack, the damage dealt by the wound increases by 10 (3d6). Any creature can take an action to stanch the wound with a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Medicine) check. The wound also closes if the target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
enchantments protect the golem’s skin, deflecting spells and all but the most potent weapons. “Two of my gravediggers were caught and hanged yesterday. The other two are understandably reluctant to meet a
Charisma (Persuasion) check. If the check succeeds, the golem ceases being berserk. If it takes damage while still at 40 hit points or fewer, the golem might go berserk again.
Aversion of Fire. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Intelligence (Arcana) check reveals that the glyphs around each door prevent devils from passing through the doorway. Scratching away any of the glyphs breaks the magic on that door, allowing devils
into area 47b, where the devil mortally wounded him. A character who examines the corpse and succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Medicine) check can ascertain that the mage was stabbed several times by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
(Intimidation) check compels the captive to reveal the following information: The group works for Daask, a criminal organization. The criminals were told to kill Coal via a letter sent by a Daask lieutenant
. A character who succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (History) check knows Daask’s members are mostly immigrants from Droaam and some of the local population from the Cogs and lower wards of Sharn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
(Intimidation) check compels the captive to reveal the following information: The group works for Daask, a criminal organization. The criminals were told to kill Coal via a letter sent by a Daask lieutenant
. A character who succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (History) check knows Daask’s members are mostly immigrants from Droaam and some of the local population from the Cogs and lower wards of Sharn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Intelligence (Arcana) check reveals that the glyphs around each door prevent devils from passing through the doorway. Scratching away any of the glyphs breaks the magic on that door, allowing devils
into area 47b, where the devil mortally wounded him. A character who examines the corpse and succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Medicine) check can ascertain that the mage was stabbed several times by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
from area S4 The potions of longevity the characters found in the Old City A gold dragon scale from area S4 Zhong Yin’s confession also counts as a piece of evidence, but the spy is reluctant to
betray the Grand Secretary. A character who succeeds on a DC 18 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check can compel Zhong Yin to fully confess. Additionally, a character who succeeds on a DC 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
to ability checks made with them.
Reluctant Refusal. When a creature offers the leprechaun the chance to partake in merriment or revelry such as a song, a dance, or a good meal, the leprechaun must
1/day each: Fabricate (as an action), Mislead
Bonus Actions
Cunning Trick. The leprechaun takes the Disengage or Hide action or makes a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check.
Reactions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
enchantments protect the golem’s skin, deflecting spells and all but the most potent weapons. “Two of my gravediggers were caught and hanged yesterday. The other two are understandably reluctant to meet a
Charisma (Persuasion) check. If the check succeeds, the golem ceases being berserk. If it takes damage while still at 40 hit points or fewer, the golem might go berserk again.
Aversion of Fire. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. A character who succeeds on a DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check performs the dance well. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the character is lauded by the dancers around them, one of whom bestows
the gift of a fine Djaynaian silk neck scarf. Drumming. Joining in the percussion performance on one of the hall’s large drums requires a character to make a DC 12 Charisma (Performance) check. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
from area S4 The potions of longevity the characters found in the Old City A gold dragon scale from area S4 Zhong Yin’s confession also counts as a piece of evidence, but the spy is reluctant to
betray the Grand Secretary. A character who succeeds on a DC 18 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check can compel Zhong Yin to fully confess. Additionally, a character who succeeds on a DC 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
to ability checks made with them.
Reluctant Refusal. When a creature offers the leprechaun the chance to partake in merriment or revelry such as a song, a dance, or a good meal, the leprechaun must
1/day each: Fabricate (as an action), Mislead
Bonus Actions
Cunning Trick. The leprechaun takes the Disengage or Hide action or makes a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check.
Reactions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. A character who succeeds on a DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check performs the dance well. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the character is lauded by the dancers around them, one of whom bestows
the gift of a fine Djaynaian silk neck scarf. Drumming. Joining in the percussion performance on one of the hall’s large drums requires a character to make a DC 12 Charisma (Performance) check. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
group, so let the players contribute to the outcome through the words and deeds of their characters. If some players are reluctant to speak up, remember to ask them what their characters are doing
for an ability check. Just tell the player what happens. Conversely, if there’s no way anyone could accomplish the task, just tell the player it doesn’t work. If and when you decide that an ability