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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
structures.Multiattack. The scion makes one attack using Lightning Sword or Hailstone, as well as two Slam attacks.
Lightning Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +18;{"diceNotation":"1d20+18", "rollType":"to hit
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Defeating Skabatha In dire circumstances, Skabatha flees Loomlurch on her flying rocking horse mount (see area L6) and retreats to Motherhorn, the lair of her youngest sister, Endelyn (see chapter 4
). If Bavlorna Blightstraw is in Loomlurch, she flees to Motherhorn as well. If Skabatha is slain, a beetle emerges from her rotten flesh and whispers Endelyn Moongrave’s weakness to Skabatha’s killer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
churning cauldron of black clouds fills the sky as thunder peals and lightning flashes. Half buried in the cold dunes is a crumbling amphitheater adorned with statues, many of them broken, the rest
challengers. Otherwise, she remains hidden in area 3 and lets her gargoyles soften up her enemies. Iymrith can use her lair actions within the amphitheater as well as in the dungeon underneath it. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
1. Entry Well At the bottom of the Yawning Portal entry well is a dark, 40-foot-square room with the following features: Exits. The only exit appears to be a tunnel that leads south before bending
. Upon hearing creatures enter the area, the bandit retreats to warn its confederates in areas 6, 8, and 9. Characters in the room can hear the bandit’s soft, retreating footfalls with a successful DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
uneven floor is strewn with the corpses of githyanki, troglodytes, duergar, ogres, and orogs, as well as eight decapitated mind flayers and two flumphs.
Githyanki. Four githyanki warriors with
retreats to area 7a to alert their allies. 6b. Severed Heads Double Door. Embedded in the east wall is a stone double door sealed with Qualith door locks (see “Qualith Door Locks”). Unless it is held open
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
with oil. Before the wicker sun can be set ablaze, the sky tears open in a sudden downpour. “All will be well!” cries the burgomaster as he brandishes a sputtering torch and marches defiantly through
the rain toward the wicker ball, only to have his torch go out as he thrusts it into the sphere.
A singular laugh erupts from the crowd, drawing the burgomaster’s fiery gaze as well as gasps from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
can be heard throughout this complex and well into the surrounding forest. 4a. Eastern Gate A 15-foot-high iron portcullis is embedded in the stone wall at the mouth of a long tunnel. Rough-hewn
against intruders. If one is killed, the other retreats to area 4e and joins the cloaker there. The caves are bereft of furnishings and treasure. 4d. Western Gate This gate resembles the one at area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
not silenced during the surprise round, the orc retreats back to the cave to warn the others. The marauders in the cave include Brughor Axe-Biter (an orc with 30 hit points), six ordinary orcs, and a
Wyvern Tor completes a quest given to the party by Townmaster Harbin Wester in Phandalin, and it delivers on a promise to Hamun Kost at Old Owl Well. Divide 1,250 XP equally among the characters if the party deals with the orcs and the ogre.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
inside a 30-foot-square area in the middle of this rubble-strewn cavern. The camp appears to be a quiet gathering of nine well-armed drow wizards and warriors, who are communicating with one another
every once in a while to check area 8b. Orl’s orders don’t include fighting troglodytes or well-armed adventurers singlehandedly. If he discovers any creatures approaching, he casts a rope trick spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
surprise the raiders in the cave. If the sentry spots the characters sneaking up, or if an attack fails to take the sentry out, the sentry shouts a warning and retreats back to the cave, joining the
Phandalin, and delivers on a promise to Hamun Kost at Old Owl Well. The characters can report to Harbin Wester to receive their 100 gp reward.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
unlocked and contains a disguise kit, as well as a small selection of theater costumes and props.
Harria is a greedy, treacherous, and vindictive young woman who considers herself the world’s most
underrated actress and singer. She isn’t able to control the golem once it goes berserk, and she retreats to area 7 if things turn bleak. 8c. Masters of Disguise Bandits. Sitting in chairs around a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) fire damage.
Blade Storm (Recharge 5–6). The champion conjures a churning storm of spectral blades that fills a 20-foot cube centered on a point it can see within 120
have the frightened condition until the end of its next turn.
Domenico Cava Wynemar Brack Well, that’s not quite correct, either. Rather, I fear the sheer destruction those three grim champions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
provides various locales to tie to your character’s backstory. Ancient Giant Ruins You grew up amid the ruins of one of the giants’ civilizations. Perhaps the history of your home settlement is well-known
. In any case, your time spent among these elemental forces deeply affected you. The Material Plane feels mundane and controlled, especially when you have experienced firsthand the churning chaos of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
looks ready to tip over because it is; only the webbing inside the tower’s base keeps it from falling over. Miska’s Location. Miska is down in the citadel by the weird ocean of churning energy. Miska was
recently freed from imprisonment, but he hasn’t left the citadel yet—Vaeve doesn’t know why. Miska’s forces are varied spyder-fiends as well as flying demons that drip deadly blood. Vampire’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
threshold is crossed a second time, another pair of blades and a shield will attack, and each set gains a cumulative +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls, as well as 1 hit point more than the previous set
area 27 swoop from the walls to attack, but they cease as soon as the door opener retreats into the chamber to the north.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
vanish and reappear in the appropriate statue’s grasp. If the statue is destroyed, the weapon has nowhere to return to and disappears. The table shows which statue holds which weapon, as well as the
detect magic spell reveals an aura of conjuration magic around the archway, but nothing happens when something enters the mist While the archway is inactive, cold rock wall can be felt beyond the churning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
of Yan-C-Bin as well. Amarath and N’von wish to make contact with a cloud giant and have no interest in dealing with anyone else. If the characters get in the way, the cultists ignore them and call
material components of any enchantment spell of 3rd level or lower. The faerie dust has other magical effects as well. If a pinch of faerie dust is sprinkled on a creature, roll percentile dice and consult
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
series of experiments that expand his understanding of arcane magic and of the planes of existence. Mephistopheles keeps his realm churning with punishing storms. He doesn’t entertain visitors, and
be well advised not to show any discontent. Mephistopheles fills his contracts with cleverly worded clauses that allow him to annihilate any of his servants with a word. As further protection against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
manner of Underdark denizens, this maze forms part of Menzoberranzan’s defenses as well as its underworld — a dangerous place for dark dealings and clandestine meetings. The Dark Dominion is a great
ledges or cling to the high ceiling, attacking with their bows while staying out of the range of melee weapons. A drider retreats if reduced to 60 hit points or fewer. Drow Patrol The characters encounter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
segmented body remains buried. If detected, it sends electrical shocks through the ground toward pursuers while it retreats. Clockwork Bronze Scout
Medium Construct, Unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit
a d6. If you roll a 1, it retreats from combat if possible. It otherwise keeps fighting. 7 Overheats. Roll a d6 at the start of the clockwork’s turn. If you roll a 1, the clockwork is incapacitated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
6. Undertakers’ Watch Post Several members of the Undertakers gang dwell here in their vampire disguises. If the bandit keeping an eye on area 1 through the secret door retreats here with news of the
pack. Treasure. On the table are stacks of coins totaling 220 cp, 91 sp, and 85 gp, as well as a silver ring (25 gp) engraved with dwarven symbols commonly associated with fertility and sexual potency
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
all is not well in Nightstone: The drawbridge (area 1) is lowered, and the perimeter watchtowers (area 2) are unguarded. The temple bell (area 5) won’t stop ringing. The keep (area 14) and the bridge
pick them off one or two at a time. A goblin that is alone and outnumbered might try to flee if it takes damage, at your discretion. If possible, the goblin retreats to the temple (area 5). See the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
above. These draconic creatures have adapted well to the frigid environment, with white scales and Resistance to Cold damage. When the characters arrive, 1d3 of the wyverns are out hunting. Those that
forehead in a pose of evident sorrow.
The dejected giant is Ralvald, a Lawful Neutral Frost Giant who knows Common as well as Giant. The giant has become so wrapped up in his own troubles that he doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the primal waters by drowning them or shedding their blood. The Crushing Wave cult appeals to those who live in or near bodies of water, as well as to those who appreciate subtlety and inevitability
. Instead, they feign retreats, regroup, and launch new attacks, wearing down their foes like storm-driven waves eating away at a sandy beach. Almost all water cultists are excellent swimmers skilled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, including Xardorok if he’s present, use Enlarge before joining the fight. If defeat seems likely, Xardorok retreats to area X22 and uses the elevator to make his way toward area X8, where he hopes
X28: three duergar hammerers (see appendix C). If defeat seems likely, Xardorok retreats and makes his final stand in Deep Duerra’s temple (area X29). X24. Forge. Any creature that touches the forge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
ranger who knows the forest pretty well and has friends among the wood elves who live there. Weathercote Forest For reasons unknown, no divination spell or scrying sensor can penetrate the dry patch of
; see the “Bargewright Inn” section for more information on this creature. Xantharl’s Keep Xantharl was a well-known ranger and explorer of the North. The fortified village that bears his name stands in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, as well as the occasional mule or ox for hauling carts. 10. Sharkfin Bridge This single large bridge spans the river, with shops and homes along its length. The bridge predates the village and is
. Hoolwatch Tower This 60-foot-tall tower was the first defensive building of Saltmarsh, and it still serves as an armory and lookout as well as the official base of the town guard. Eliander spends most of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
lie strewn upon the tables as well as underneath them. In the center of the hall is the thawing carcass of a mammoth suspended on a giant wooden spit. Three large, empty ale barrels also stand about
sound of someone climbing the stairs, he retreats to Storvald’s throne room (area 1G). Two closed doors stand between him and that room. Since he isn’t a giant, Nilraun must use an action to try to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the adventurers to be part of his divine destiny, and to aid Krr’ook in completing the preparations to summon Nangnang. He offers Dungrunglung’s hospitality as well as information about Chult in
well-hidden doorway that requires a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check to spot. The maze’s passages are open to the sky and magically change configuration every minute or so, turning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
disrepair. A character who inspects the lift and succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check uncovers the lift’s broken mechanisms as well as its former power source: a dull and cracked shard
in the mind flayers’ takeover. The ashenwights are hostile and attack immediately. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlook a churning lava sea. Three large, blackened anvils stand in a row, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Falls The dull roar of splashing, churning mud fills this cavern, the walls and ceiling of which are streaked with glittering veins of glowing violet crystal. A stream of mud pours through a gash in the
the Mudflow. G7. Empty Cave This small cave is striated with glowing violet crystals. A tunnel to the south turns sharply eastward, while a tunnel to the north slopes down and toward the east as well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
malisons (type 1), 3 yuan-ti broodguards, 4 ghouls
Ras Nsi retreats to area 12 if threatened. If the gong in area 9 is struck, Sekelok, the malisons, and the broodguards investigate while the ghouls remain
swimmers as well as creatures that travel north of area 18. If a rowboat bell is rung, the hydra appears in 1d6 rounds and attacks unless it is properly fed. Temple Reinforcements d100 Creature(s) 01
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
this secret area. The Dethek runes on one sarcophagus read, “Rest well, Findon Stonemender. Dream of hammer and chisel echoing in your halls.” On the other, they read, “Beloved Gitte. Heavy are the
bedding. The pouch contains several shiny rocks as well as one blue quartz (5 gp), one hematite (5 gp), and one piece of obsidian (10 gp). One of the shiny rocks is actually a stone of good luck
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tour of the Planes Each of the thirteen planes in Eberron’s cosmology is briefly described below, both in general terms as well as by the effects that occur or appear on the Material Plane in
expended. 3 Spells and abilities that raise the dead have a 50 percent chance to bring back 1d4 angry spirits as well. These might be banshees, ghosts, shadows, specters, wraiths, or other incorporeal undead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
beast retreats to a safe distance. If it’s cornered and doesn’t like its chances of survival, it bargains or pleads for its life. An awakened beast knows its territory well and can point characters to
brave or foolish enough to attack a group that outnumbers them. If three or four crag cats are encountered, their numbers embolden them. They attack the adventuring party like a well-coordinated pack