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Volo's Guide to Monsters
appreciation for the finer things!
— Volo
Goblins occupy an uneasy place in a dangerous world, and they react by lashing out at any creatures they believe they can bully. Cunning in battle and
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Beast Masters and Slave Drivers
Goblins know they are a weak, unsophisticated race that can be easily dominated by bigger, smarter, more organized, more ferocious, or more magical creatures. Their god
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Summarizing Travel Instead of checking for random encounters every day, you can skip over or summarize parts of the characters’ journey. Roll 1d6 + 1 for the number of days between encounters, with
as you see fit. Players can also suggest and spin out stories about things their characters have experienced during the intervening time, including arduous climbs, swinging across gorges, or dodging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
settlement of the Lords’ Alliance. Though no law requires you to pay for goods or services in Waterdavian coin, the drudgery of weighing foreign currency and checking its purity prompts many retailers and
operators of swift-exchange businesses — including drays and hire-coaches — not to accept anything but coins minted in Waterdeep. Though you can trade your coinage for Waterdeep currency with anyone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, various townsfolk can point in the direction the verbeeg went after stealing the casks. As the characters make their way to the edge of the forest, read: A figure in cold weather clothing lurches out of
the woods into plain view, running as fast as he can through the deep snow. Slung over his back are a pair of animal traps, one of which appears to contain a panicked fox.
The figure is Fef Moryn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Omu Encounters Random encounters in Omu can take place in ruined buildings and streets, in the fetid swamps around the buildings, and in the ruined royal palace. Roll a d20 three times per day of
game time, checking for encounters each morning, afternoon, and evening or night. An encounter occurs on a roll of 18 or higher. Roll percentile dice and check the Omu Encounters table for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
must work for 8 hours. If an item requires multiple days, those days needn’t be consecutive. Assistants. Characters can combine their efforts to shorten the crafting time. Divide the time needed to
create an item by the number of characters working on it. Normally, only one other character can assist you, but the DM might allow more assistants. Raw Materials. The cost in the table represents the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
you to wake the early risers in my stead without stirring any of the other guests.
“In exchange, I can offer you a free night’s stay in one of my private rooms. There’s even one with a window! How
sleeper in the process, rousing them from their slumber. The characters must make this check three times, one for each early riser. Checking In with Haldryck For waking the early risers, Haldryck rewards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
culprit so she can report them to the proper authorities. In exchange for the party’s services, Edith promises each character 10 GP and a batch of their favorite dessert, adding that she wishes she
could offer more.
Should they accept, Edith suggests they start by asking around or checking for signs of a break-in. In any case, Edith remains at the site to assess the damage and doesn’t accompany
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
where one can say a prayer while checking one’s appearance. The spot might feature a shelf or a cupboard holding various perfumes and cosmetics so that those without the funds to purchase such items can still make themselves feel beautiful.
they frequently serve as public baths and places of relaxation. A temple usually features a mirrored and well-lit salon where folks can primp, as well as see others and be seen. Where a temple doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
excitement, but others see monster attacks, strange incidents, excitement at roadside stops, meetings with NPCs, and the ever-present question of where the cult’s wagons are headed. You can pace these events
however you like. Use a few, use them all, or make up more of your own. On a trip of this length, checking for random events every hour is excessive. The Trade Way sees a lot of travelers and it is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
excitement, but others see monster attacks, strange incidents, excitement at roadside stops, meetings with NPCs, and the ever-present question of where the cult’s wagons are headed. You can pace these events
however you like. Use a few, use them all, or make up more of your own. On a trip of this length, checking for random events every hour is excessive. The Trade Way sees a lot of travelers and it is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
wilderness trek without checking for encounters along the way. Just as movies use travel montages to convey long and arduous journeys in a matter of seconds, you can use a few sentences of descriptive
of flowers in an elven forest. In addition to evocative language, visual aids can help set the scene for the characters’ travels. Image searches on the Internet can lead you to breathtaking landscapes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
(and their characters) seem to be having fun, you can slow down the passage of time to give them time to enjoy the carnival’s attractions. If the game starts to lag or if the characters spend a lot
in the Witchlight Carnival can affect the overall mood at the carnival. When the characters arrive at the carnival, place a token in the starting space of the track in the lower right corner of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
8 hours. If an item requires multiple days, those days needn’t be consecutive. Assistants. Characters can combine their efforts to shorten the crafting time. Divide the time needed to create an item
by the number of characters working on it. Normally, only one other character can assist you, but the DM might allow more assistants. Raw Materials. The cost in the table represents the raw materials
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Port Nyanzaru Encounters Port Nyanzaru has a lot going on even without random encounters, but if the characters spend time exploring the city, a few random incidents can help bring that experience to
life. Roll a d20 three times per day of game time, checking for encounters each morning, afternoon, and evening or night. An encounter occurs on a roll of 16 or higher. Roll a d20 and check the Port
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
everyone can see it. Overly Cautious Players Overly cautious players can slow down the game by checking every flagstone, door, and wall in a dungeon for traps and hidden dangers. Sometimes this
threatened. Do You Really Do That?
Can players retract what they just said their characters did? Some DMs take a hard-line position: “If you said it, your character did it.” Such a strict position tends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
everyone can see it. Overly Cautious Players Overly cautious players can slow down the game by checking every flagstone, door, and wall in a dungeon for traps and hidden dangers. Sometimes this
threatened. Do You Really Do That?
Can players retract what they just said their characters did? Some DMs take a hard-line position: “If you said it, your character did it.” Such a strict position tends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
to look at the gargoyles. I have a feeling they’re not just statues.
Amy (playing Riva): The drawbridge looks precarious? I want to see how sturdy it is. Do I think we can cross it, or is it going
their attacks hit or miss or whether their adventurers can scale a cliff, roll away from the strike of a magical lightning bolt, or pull off some other dangerous task. Anything is possible, but the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
to look at the gargoyles. I have a feeling they’re not just statues.
Amy (playing Riva): The drawbridge looks precarious? I want to see how sturdy it is. Do I think we can cross it, or is it going
whether their attacks hit or miss or whether their adventurers can scale a cliff, roll away from the strike of a magical lightning bolt, or pull off some other dangerous task. Anything is possible, but the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Incorporated franchises, back in Phandalin and at the lighthouse. The rumor that Dran Enterprises has a secret headquarters in Luskan can be repeated by both Wizzy and Talanatha, setting the stage for the
. The Luskan Connection Making use of scrutineering, research, carousing, or schmoozing during downtime can all yield up hints confirming that Dran Enterprises has a secret headquarters in the city of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
The Sea Characters can row a boat for 8 hours per day, or can row longer at the risk of exhaustion (as per the rules for a forced march in chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook). A fully crewed sailing
vessel can sail all day, assuming its sailors work in shifts. Navigation Seagoing vessels stay close to shore when they can, because navigation is easier when landmarks are visible. As long as a ship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Bazaar Chase As the two masked thieves soar away on the carpet, the characters can give chase. Give the characters a moment to spring into action and swiftly come up with their own ways to fly after
flying from Emad’s shop measures 4 feet by 6 feet, has a capacity of 400 pounds, and has a flying speed of 60 feet. It can accommodate two Medium or Small creatures. After rolling initiative, each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
spell, it can reroll up to four dice of damage. It must use the new dice.
Innate Spellcasting. The blastseeker’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell
attacks). The blastseeker can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components other than its Izzet gear, which doesn’t function for others:
3/day each: scorching ray, shield, thunderwave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Wilderness Encounters While the characters are exploring or camping in the wilderness, roll a d20 three times per day of game time, checking for encounters each morning, afternoon, and evening or
characters encounter, you can use the information presented later in this appendix to bring the encounter to life. The maps of Chult have regions marked as undead territory (lesser or greater). The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
Random Encounters Roll a d20 three times per day of game time, checking for encounters each morning, afternoon, and evening or night. A random encounter occurs on a roll of 18 or higher. Roll a d100
and check the Snout of Omgar Encounters table for the appropriate terrain. After determining what the characters encounter, you can use the information presented below to bring the encounter to life
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
wood or stone. Characters can attempt various tasks before trying to open a door, including listening for sounds from the other side and checking for traps. If characters elect to listen at a door
stand now, you catch sight of a tall, steep hill that rises to a prominent bare knob of rock—the Stone Tooth. A thin spire of smoke rises from some unseen point high on the hill’s slopes, and you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Mountain Encounters While the characters are exploring or camping in the Yatil Mountains, roll a d20 three times per day of game time, checking for encounters each morning, afternoon, and night. An
between two low peaks. The dragon has been raiding the surrounding lands in ever-widening sweeps, expanding her territory. Berythrach soars overhead, scouring the mountains for prey. The characters can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
can be shared with characters when they first possess an NPC through Flabbergast’s ritual of astral transmogrification. Gwendolyn Dhargun. Gwendolyn (LG female dwarf veteran) is the cherubic overseer of
checking the vault while Gwendolyn and Tannus are saying their vows, and must report any disturbances or thefts. Gorat Thunderwind. Gorat (CN male dwarf berserker) is Tannus’s cousin and oldest friend, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
is a clue that can help the characters or Gwyn Oresong pinpoint the goblins’ lair. Investigating the Kitchen. The Sleeping Giant’s kitchen area suffered less damage than the bar, but many of the
fireplace, through which the goblins fled. Checking out the roof triggers the “Encounter: Rooftop Stash” section. Talking to Wheel-of-Fortune Wheel-of-Fortune tries their best to help the characters and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
adventure, Dragon’s Rest serves as a home base for the characters. All the places they’ll explore on the island are within a few miles of the cloister, and they can return here whenever they wish to rest
, heal, and get information they need for the next part of their adventures. In addition, they can buy any of the equipment described in the Basic Rules from Myla (see “Kobolds”). During their time at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
meeting is not optional, since tribute must be paid to the hobgoblin warlord in return for his hospitality. Afterward, characters can move freely about Azrok’s Hold, coming and going as they please
checking visitors’ identification papers Combat behind closed doors probably doesn’t raise an alarm, but any loud disturbance in the streets is likely to put the entire settlement on alert. As it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Playroom Sansuri has twin children who play here unsupervised during the day. Characters who listen at the door can hear the children’s laughter beyond. The boy is named Kaaltar, the girl Alastrah
. Guard Room A cloud giant stands guard here at all times, peering out the arrow slit toward the gatehouse (area 10) and watching for trouble. This giant doesn’t have any rocks to hurl but can substitute
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
importance of the goal to the body they inhabit means that they are compelled to try to accomplish this goal. Players can share their secret goal with other individual players once they learn it, as long
from events, the characters can try to realize their primary goal of finding the final orrery component. The time of each event in the itinerary is known to all members of the caravan, so the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
to well-known organizations like the Harpers or Red Wizards of Thay, the symbols of those groups can be found among the corpses. Treasure. Gremorly left treasure on the bodies of his victims to lure
more people into the castle. Searching the corpses uncovers 750 gp, 50 pp, and a jeweled ring worth 250 gp. Crossing the Moat. The characters can use the drawbridge to cross the moat. They can instead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Goblins Goblins occupy an uneasy place in a dangerous world, and they react by lashing out at any creatures they believe they can bully. Cunning in battle and cruel in victory, goblins are fawning
know they are a weak, unsophisticated race that can be easily dominated by bigger, smarter, more organized, more ferocious, or more magical creatures. Their god was conquered by Maglubiyet, after all