claiming roiling guide to have replaces

Arrival in Yon

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

Arrival in Yon When the characters first arrive in Yon, read: You stand on a path that wends between rocky crags on a mountainside. The sky is dark and full of roiling thunderclouds. You are greeted

is Motherhorn. What direction the characters go is up to them. Whichever way they choose, they don’t get far before they encounter another friendly guide.

Doors and Landings

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

Doors and Landings Endless doors along the staircase connect it to destinations throughout the multiverse. These doors function as planar portals (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide) and are typically

Shadowfell set into a gothic archway; gargoyles perch on its landing, exuding roiling mist from their open mouths. A slippery ramp of deep-blue ice ascends to a frozen portal to the Paraelemental Plane

27. Luxurious Prison

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4

form of a doughty halfling warrior, claiming to be someone who has been trapped by the evil wizard. Treasure. Qesnef’s valuables have been casually shoved beneath the divan. The hoard includes

Blackrazor, a sentient greatsword (see “Sample Sentient Items” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide), 1,000 ep, 200 pp, four pieces of jewelry worth a total of 11,000 gp, a potion of healing (greater

Shadowfell

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

in darkness, closing as soon as they feel light’s kiss. Domains of Dread In a far-flung corner of the Shadowfell drifts a hidden expanse of roiling mist and vague semireality. At this eerie edge of the

blamed on the Mists. The following Domains of Dread are among the most infamous. They are described in more detail in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft. Barovia The towering spires of Castle Ravenloft loom

Scholar of Impossibilities

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

. 3 The Whispered One is coming, but there’s still time to prevent him from claiming power over the spokes of the Great Wheel. 4 The entire multiverse is inside an impossibly vast bag of holding. The

Scholar shares its secret with only one character. That character gains the following charm (a type of supernatural gift detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Eyes of the Impossible Supernatural

Core Assumptions

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

claiming dominion over an aspect of the world, such as war, forests, or the sea. Gods exert influence over the world by granting divine magic to their followers and sending signs and portents to guide them

The Sugar Man

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

whisper fearfully, claiming they saw whistlers. If asked, a worker tells the characters that whistlers are beings that emerge from the shadows, whistling a creepy tune as they steal away the unwary

to guide the discussion: The Sugar Man is astonished to hear of the sinkhole. He’s thoughtful if the characters suggest a planar disturbance was responsible for it. He pays particular attention to

Tree Cottage of the Three Mothers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

crowns be worn at all times for the characters’ own safety, claiming (truthfully) that the crowns will allow the characters to see the sunbeam tripwires and step safely through them. However, the

Mothers’ Guidance The dryad-hags lead the characters toward the clock tower bridge, but are too frightened of the unicorn to approach any closer. They leave Olitor to guide the characters the rest of the

Death of a Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Dungeon Master’s Guide. You can also use the supernatural gifts in Mythic Odysseys of Theros or the Dark Gifts in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft as benefits (with definite drawbacks, in the case of

of claiming the fallen creature’s magical might. Using a dragon’s corpse this way might be a trial in itself, as the lingering energies in the body can cause serious injury even after the dragon’s

The Mists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

others on a whim. If a domain’s borders are closed, supernatural agitation is obvious to any who approach the Mists. This takes the form of roiling disturbances within the haze, menacing silhouettes

, might share a Mist talisman with adventurers or could know where such an item is located. You can use Mist talismans to guide characters from one domain to another as your adventures require. The

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

encounter. This table replaces the random encounter tables in chapter 2 for as long as the party remains in the Labyrinth. RANDOM ENCOUNTER LOCATIONS Random encounters in the Labyrinth take place in one

himself at the party’s mercy. Kurr is suffering from a form of indefinite madness (see “Madness” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) which, if cured, reverts him to a typically feral gnoll. While

Creature Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

) 15–17 1d6 50 gp gems 18–19 A humanoid skeleton or corpse carrying a random magic item (roll once on Magic Item Table B in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) 20 A monster hoard containing 2d6 50

gp gems and one or more random magic items (roll 1d4 times on Magic Item Table C in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) Carrion Crawler The characters encounter a carrion crawler scouring

Little Oak

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

can find an iron bowl filled with fresh coals. Summoning the unicorn can be accomplished by lighting a fire in that bowl. Guide to Yon. If the characters are searching for a guide to Yon, Will asks one

doesn’t have enough oil right now to use its Boggle Oil action. If the characters fill Squirt with more boggle oil, it offers to guide them from Thither to Yon. Squirt knows that Granny Nightshade’s

Old Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

and two magic items, determined by rolling on Magic Item Table B in Dungeon Master’s Guide. 2. Upper Level Nothing of value is to be found on this level of the tower except a large sack lying on the

Moog to accompany them by claiming that they need her help to identify Hruk and rescue him from the hill giant chief. Even when coaxed into joining the assault on Grudd Haug, Moog won’t attack other

Blade Bazaar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

merchant constantly asks the opinion of a nonexistent twin brother, claiming that he is invisible. Ylsa’s Deal Ylsa Henstak is a female duergar member of the Merchant Council. She’s a canny caravan

somehow follow him here, use the chase rules in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, adapting the results for urban complications to a cave full of hateful derro. If Droki loses them, the

People of Akros

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

niece, Taranika, acts as regent, attempting to guide the polis through what is sure to be a difficult transition. As if the situation weren’t complicated enough, rumors have it that Anax isn’t dead. He

a place among them by claiming a victory in the annual Iroan Games. More commonly, members of lektoi families lose their place of privilege if they fail to fulfill their obligation to serve in the

Dragon Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon’s lair has an unpredictable magical effect, perhaps similar to a wand of wonder, a sorcerer’s wild magic surge, or a dungeon trick as described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. The dragon avoids the

the lair and claiming that the dragon is away. 16 The dragon’s only goal is to learn a key piece of information about the characters’ larger goals and then escape. 17 The dragon enjoys

Goldenfields Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Network’s payroll. Treasure. If the characters seem nice, Zira grants them a special favor (see the “Marks of Prestige” section in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). When they call in the

shrub. These awakened plants speak Common and heed the party’s commands. Treasure. Tharra offers to guide the party to the Evermoor Way, north of the forest. If they accept, they have no hostile

Gala at the Cerulean Lyceum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

. Use the following points to guide the initial conversation, but see “Unexpected Interruption” below if the characters get into the details of their mission: As soon as a character speaks, Zisatta

return any lore they find to him so he can destroy it. When the party returns, a character can fool Brother Broumane by claiming they found nothing and succeeding on a DC 18 Charisma (Deception

On Board The Maverick

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

might ask what aspirations they have, or what it’s like working for Omin Dran and Jim Darkmagic. Use the following points to guide the conversation: BRACUS Bracus has been aware of the characters and

headquarters first, Szorrulax easily defeats and kills Bracus. When the characters arrive, Szorrulax is claiming Dran Enterprises’ two components, having destroyed the lizardfolk’s living loot satchel to

Dwarves of the Multiverse

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

vault. Hill dwarves are more perceptive and empathic than their kin. They rely on their intuition and insight to guide them in relationships with other races. To offset the disadvantage of not being

kingdoms in the North and the Heartlands, becoming the shield dwarves. Those who remained became the gold dwarves. Gold dwarf scholars point to Abbathor as the cause of this division, claiming that the

Sigil Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

cruel existence. The Mind’s Eye disagrees with both of the others, claiming that the gods are legitimate and that every individual can become one. True potential lies within; it’s an ingot waiting to

disclose their employer’s name due to Shemeshka’s dire reputation; Farrow hopes they’ve done enough to earn the characters’ trust in the meantime. Farrow offers to guide the characters through Undersigil, a

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

? Introduced in the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide , the green-flame blade and booming blade spells pose a number of questions, because they each do something unusual: require you to make a melee attack

“Identifying a Magic Item” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). In contrast, casting the identify spell takes only 1 minute (or 11 minutes if it is cast as a ritual) and can be done when a quick

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

next sunset, the sun doesn’t rise again for 36 hours. During this time, the sky over the region might hold a crimson moon, be obscured by roiling fog, or display blinking, alien stars. 36–40 During

sentient magic item until the character leaves the region. Randomly generate the item’s properties as described in the “Sentient Magic Items” section of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. 71–75 A spectral force

N9. Vistani Camp

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

trap (see “Sample Traps” in chapter 5, “Adventure Environments,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Treasure. The wagon contains the following items: A wooden chest containing 1,200 ep (each coin stamped

small wooden box containing twelve fake potions in stoppered gourds (the Vistani sell these nonmagical elixirs to naive strangers, claiming that they protect against the deadly fog surrounding Barovia

Hrakhamar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

guard outside while the characters rid Hrakhamar of firenewts. If the characters seem underpowered or in need of a guide, Sithi offers to accompany them. She remembers the layout of the forge but

proficiency if none of the characters do. Musharib (see “Finding a Guide") also has the necessary skill. After three failed checks, the box’s impressions are ruined, and the box can no longer be used to mold

Locations M - P

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

the two dragons like it that way. If the characters explore the Mere, use the Swamp Monsters table in appendix B of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to inspire encounter ideas. Mines of Mirabar The rugged

on Magic Item Table B in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to determine what is found. Only two such treasures can be unearthed. The next party member to succeed on the check finds a giant-sized

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

can stop the druids’ attacks by claiming to be allies of Claugiyliamatar and succeeding on a DC 15 Charisma (Deception) check made as an action. The druids lead characters they believe to be allies

“Poisons” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). A character who is proficient with a poisoner’s kit recognizes the recipe and can spend 10 minutes finishing the poison. Secret Poison Pit. Delis keeps

Areas of the Earth Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

(described in chapter 5, “Adventure Environments,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) and post vigilant guards in area B4 and at the arrow slits in areas B5 and area B6. B4. Hall of the Gate This was once a

Urnrayle replaces the guards in a few hours with the cultists from area B14. In a few days, he augments this force with two ogres. B5. East Guardroom The crumbling masonry in this old guardroom

Goblins

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

fiend that has made its way into the world, or an undying lord such as a lich or a vampire. (For more information on undying lord patrons, see the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide.) Use one of the

need by claiming mines abandoned by other races and scratching away at veins thought to be played out. When goblins expand a mine, the tunnels they dig are narrow and warren-like. Goblins live both

Lady's Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

someone in the party. 8 Atop a low building, a githyanki warrior proselytizes furiously to the characters about Aoskar, the Keeper of Gateways, claiming to have seen the dead god alive and well on the

former high priest, a deva named Ephemera, was called away on a divine errand. Before departing, the angel appointed a controversial replacement to guide the fane in their stead: Mihr, a lawful good

People of Phandalin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

“Recent Events in Phandalin” section can guide the NPCs’ responses to the characters’ questions. But beyond being sources of information, many of the NPCs in this episode have the potential to interact

in town a month ago. Now, she is downright frenetic. She proselytizes for Tymora in the streets, in taverns, and in people’s homes. Garaele is well known for haranguing the folk of Phandalin, claiming

Locations on the Entrance Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

contents of the chest, consult chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Roll four times on Magic Item Table A, two times on Table B, two times on Table C, once on Table D, and once on Table E. Any result

elvenkind. The lock and the chest’s handles are coated with oil of taggit (see “Sample Poisons” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). With a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check, a character

Maelstrom Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Neri is returned to life, she replaces Iymrith as Serissa’s advisor, and Serissa rewards the characters by giving them the magic items in the sea chest in the royal treasury (area 16). Queen Neri, like

coinage. Lying among the chests are 1d4 + 1 magic items. Roll on Magic Item Table H in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for the first two items and on Table F for any other items. The first

Monastery Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

are summoned to the temple (see chapter 4). The Sacred Stone monks provide a guide to show them the way. If the party is antagonistic or doesn’t seem to be of potential value to the cult, Qarbo

the characters kill this group of monsters and leave the dungeon without defeating Hellenrae, within 1d3 days she replaces these guards with six duergar. The duergar also arrive if the characters kill

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