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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
churning elements.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a scion of Stronmaus is altered by the giant’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Elemental Portals. Two-way portals
first empires of giants until Annam retreated into seclusion. On other worlds, the scions guard their birthplaces (which are rich in elemental magic) or hold the substance of the world together. (See
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
elemental might like few other forces in the multiverse can muster: blades of lightning, boulder-sized hailstones, and a storm of churning elements.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a scion
other worlds, the scions guard their birthplaces (which are rich in elemental magic) or hold the substance of the world together. (See “Giants of Myth” in chapter 3 for additional inspiration
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, creatures inside the colossus’s chest cavity take 40 (9d8);{"diceNotation":"9d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Elemental Breath", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage from churning elemental
these ancient flesh colossi guard abandoned ruins, sites sacred to giants, and lost treasures—and possibly the procedure to create new examples of their kind.Lightning, Poison, Psychic
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Whether taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic)
5
Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my
impress the deep dragon holding the copper dragon’s inheritance in trust.
6
A deep dragon wants to know if rumors of a sea monster in an Underdark lake are true, so the dragon hires
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants of my power. (Evil)
6
Patience. All creatures might teach me something, and I’m willing to wait and find out what that might be
to impress the deep dragon holding the copper dragon’s inheritance in trust.
6
A deep dragon wants to know if rumors of a sea monster in an Underdark lake are true, so the dragon hires
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
protected that its inner defenses have never been tested. The dragon spreads rumors of the treasures within to attract adventurers who can put the traps to the test.
Connected Creatures
Sapphire
trying to teach them military tactics.
3
A druid summoned galeb duhr to guard a young sapphire dragon;young sapphire dragon's hoard in exchange for the dragon controlling the giant spider
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic)
5
Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants
copper dragon’s inheritance in trust.
6
A deep dragon wants to know if rumors of a sea monster in an Underdark lake are true, so the dragon hires adventurers to investigate.
7
Two
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic)
5
Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants
holding the copper dragon’s inheritance in trust.
6
A deep dragon wants to know if rumors of a sea monster in an Underdark lake are true, so the dragon hires adventurers to investigate
Kenku
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
the area patrolled by the guard did she explain that the noises indicated that the wingless folk had claimed that area, and that to trespass would be to court death.
— Gimble, Notes from a
. Every kenku is born with a desire to take to the air, and those who learn spellcasting do so in hope of mastering spells that will allow them to fly. Rumors of magic items such as flying carpets, brooms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the water. A stiff wind blows in off the waves, carrying the briny stink of churning salt water.
The house is located four miles up the coast from Saltmarsh and is accessible by an old road
. Curious townsfolk might follow the party for part of their journey. These escorts engage the characters in conversation, ask about their intentions, and repeat the same rumors and stories heard in town. As soon as the house comes into view, the townsfolk grow grim-faced and retreat toward Saltmarsh.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
aspect; by its behavior or its very nature, it sets an example that you seek to emulate. Guiding Aspects d6 Guiding Aspect 1 Yew trees remind you of renewing your mind and spirit, letting the old
great span of the world. You seek to act with the long-term interests of nature in mind. 4 The sea is a constant, churning cauldron of power and chaos. It reminds you that accepting change is necessary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
bank sports a teller’s window with a drop-down counter. A bespectacled halfling woman in a silk tabard sits behind the glass. Outside, a bored human guard stands watch.
The banker, Quink, relies on the
moneylender.
Frugal. Quink never budges on matters of money.
Garrulous. Conversations with Quink last twice as long as they should.
Rumors
“Good supplies are a sound investment. Ruckus at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
NPCs table below. The characters will interact with these individuals throughout the adventure. Step 3. Familiarize yourself with the Village Green Rumors table in the “Village Green” section. The
characters should learn a new rumor each time they interact with the villagers until they’ve heard all the rumors. Step 4. Bookmark the following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
use of their riverboats to cross the Dessarin River, which is how the delegation’s valuables end up in Womford (see “Rumors in Red Larch”). On their way back to their base, the earth cultists skirmished
introduction to work with the factions, backgrounds, and motivations in play among the characters. The Priest’s Purse. If you began this campaign with the introductory adventures in chapter 6, remind the players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Gilded Rumors The clerics of the abbey would not build such a defense to guard musty tomes and simple acolytes. Something precious rests in the belly of that place: a golden statue, a staff made from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
around Red Larch reveals the following rumors. The Mirabar delegation was last seen in the town of Beliard. This information comes from a caravan guard in the Helm at Highsun and an itinerant priest
Rumors in Red Larch Red Larch is described in detail in chapter 2. Characters who take the time to talk to locals might gain a lead or learn something useful. The best places to hear the latest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Rumors of Evil Red Larch is full of rumors about the missing delegation from Mirabar. It was a large, well-armed party, and the fact that it seems to have come to grief is quite newsworthy. When the
the Mirabarans passed through Beliard. A caravan guard in the Helm at Highsun (area 3) says the Mirabarans passed through Beliard. Endrith Vallivoe (area 22) recently came by a beautiful book in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
that rise around it.
A mountain of a man in heavy armor tromps up to you. “No lollygagging!” he grouses.
The man is the keep’s demanding and curmudgeonly sergeant of the guard, Shannik
.
Zuzanna Wuzyk Shannik
Human Sergeant of the Guard
Stat Block: Guard Captain
Captain Andrella’s second in command brooks no evildoers.
Brusque. When Shannik can substitute a reply with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
complete them all, but completing at least five of this chapter’s quests advances characters to 4th level (see “Character Advancement” below). Ten-Towns Rumors If the characters complete a town’s quest
and aren’t sure where to go next, inform the players that their characters have heard rumors of trouble in a neighboring town, then roll on the Ten-Towns Rumors table to determine what they’ve heard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
side of his face and neck. Mistress Ilvara likes to impress her will with scourge in hand and remind you that your life now belongs to her. “Accept your fate, learn to obey, and you may survive.” Her
spend most of this time locked in the slave pen, emerging occasionally under heavy guard to perform menial chores for their captors’ amusement (see “Hard Labor”). Feel free to play out any interaction
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
mostly tell the truth, and good always prevails.
Rumors
“I’ve heard the captain of the guard, Andrella, plans to retire soon.” (False)
“The keep’s coat of arms honors its cavalry, thirty
Guard
Stat Block: Guard
This gullible recruit spends more time dreaming than patrolling.
Distractable. Bartho is easily distracted from his post because he’d rather be doing anything else.
Sleepy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, and the manor’s four servants brutally murdered. Shocked into a deep depression by the tragedy, Lord Yellowcrest left Waterdeep to be alone with his grief. Rumors seemingly spread by members of the
City Guard after investigating the murders hinted at some sort of cult activity, but details of the killings were never revealed. No suspects were ever identified or charged. The Yellowcrest family had
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
which two guards stand watch.
The guards ask the characters about their business, then escort them to Andrella, Captain of the Guard.
Zuzanna Wuzyk Andrella
Human Captain of the Guard
Stat Block: Guard Captain
This captain is strong, stern, and just.
Perfect Posture. Andrella is as strict with her posture as she is with the law.
Role Model. Many of the keep’s young people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
fast-talk a guard, con a merchant, earn money through gambling, pass yourself off in a disguise, dull someone’s suspicions with false assurances, or maintain a straight face while telling a blatant
, rumors, and gossip Blend into a crowd to get the sense of key topics of conversation Spellcasting Ability Bards, paladins, sorcerers, and warlocks use Charisma as their spellcasting ability, which helps determine the saving throw DCs of spells they cast.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
; they have no special loyalty to the Cult of the Dragon. They reveal that they’ve been raiding communities around the Greenfields for loot, and they’ve heard rumors in the camp about dragon eggs
the Dragon and that they are collecting loot “for the great hoard that will usher in the reign of the Queen of Dragons.” They know that the cult has a clutch of dragon eggs under heavy guard in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
have no special loyalty to the Cult of the Dragon. They reveal that they’ve been raiding communities around the Greenfields for loot, and they’ve heard rumors in the camp about dragon eggs. Cultists
Dragon and that they are collecting loot “for the great hoard that will usher in the reign of the Queen of Dragons.” They know that the cult has a clutch of dragon eggs under heavy guard in a cave at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
fast-talk a guard, con a merchant, earn money through gambling, pass yourself off in a disguise, dull someone's suspicions with false assurances, or maintain a straight face while telling a blatant lie
, rumors, and gossip Blend into a crowd to get the sense of key topics of conversation Spellcasting Ability Bards, paladins, sorcerers, and warlocks use Charisma as their spellcasting ability, which helps determine the saving throw DCs of spells they cast.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
gates. Non-duergar arriving from tunnels that lead to other districts are stopped and escorted to the Darklake District under heavy guard, as every other district is normally off limits to outsiders, and
the characters is an epic liar who can convince the guards the party is a legitimate diplomatic or trade delegation. Anyone with a merchant or criminal background has heard rumors that the Zhentarim
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
to all who seek the temple.
Altruistic. Fazzir puts the needs of others before his own.
Trusting. Fazzir always assumes the best of people.
Rumors
“The keep’s former priest, Ivlis, left a
large collection of books on all matter of subjects—even occult rituals.” (True)
“Anyone entering the inner bailey is bound to cross paths with Shannik, sergeant of the guard. I think he’s a little too
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
-foot-deep pool of yellow acid. Visible through the churning, translucent acid are three 1-foot-diameter pitted iron wheels affixed to the pit floor in a triangular formation.
Secret Door. A secret
enters this room. Their purpose here is to guard area 21b. The acid pit doesn’t concern the ultroloths, since they have immunity to acid damage. Each 10-foot-square section of glass floor has AC 13, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
these ancient flesh colossi guard abandoned ruins, sites sacred to giants, and lost treasures—and possibly the procedure to create new examples of their kind. Flesh Colossus Gargantuan Construct
colossus releases this exhalation, creatures inside the colossus’s chest cavity take 40 (9d8) force damage from churning elemental energy.
Bonus Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
character, but not at the risk of their lives. Lower-class contacts include criminals, laborers, mercenaries, the town guard, and any other folk who normally frequent the cheapest taverns in town. Middle
specific NPCs as contacts. You might decide that the barkeep at the Wretched Gorgon and a guard stationed at the western gate are the character’s allied contacts. Assigning specific NPCs gives the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
being the oldest tavern in town, the Wicker Goat is owned by Lankus Kurrid (NG male human guard), a retired officer of the Keoish army who caters to the dwarven miners and town guard. The two-story
determine the nature of an available task. d6 Task 1 Guard a mining shaft that was recently attacked by duergar from the Underdark. 2 Escort supply wagons moving to and from Saltmarsh. 3 Explore a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
you’re traveling to Phandalin to discover whether any locals know rumors about its fate. Sailor You’ve sailed ships along the Sword Coast, but a brush with death made you rethink your profession
. You’re headed to Phandalin to decide what’s next. Soldier You are a member of the Neverwinter Guard, and you suffered a terrible injury in the line of duty. You healed, but you’re not ready to return to work yet. Until you are, you’re taking easy jobs protecting merchant wagons headed to Phandalin.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
drunken patrons. Revelers can stay as late as they wish and still get home safely, provided they hire someone trustworthy to guard their trip home. Most murders in the Lower City have reasons behind
is sent to the asylum, the shop owner who suddenly strikes down his faithful clerk — these are the crimes that lead to panic and wild rumors. Some commoners claim that something about the city itself