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These miniature sweet-smelling flowers drift in vast clouds, staying aloft for weeks riding wind currents. It is not uncommon for windbloom
clouds to attract various swarms of pollinating insects. Though they are most commonly found in their airborne state in the Gale Fields and the Land of Hot Water, windblooms originate on the slopes of Mount Arbora, clinging to sparse patches of earth.
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The giant flying koi lazily drift among the clouds where the sun reflects on their glistening scales. Every now and then, one of these scales
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it might pull shadows or clouds of mist around you as you cast your spells. Using the encode thoughts cantrip described below, you can turn a creature’s thoughts (including your own
people’s nightmares.
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Combat is meant to be quick, clean, and one-sided.
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I like to stick to the shadows.
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I never show my anger. I just plot my revenge.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Roc Patrol As the weather worsens, a roc swoops down from the storm clouds above. On its back, a half-orc blackguard (see appendix A) named Kata Ironhide spits threats at the party. Kata is a loyal
cultist of Talos and has orders to scare away potential threats to the galleon. During combat, the roc tries to snatch opponents into the air and drop them (creatures hitting the surface of the water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
run this encounter. As the characters load the wagons, storm clouds descend and block the sun. Argus Skeel (male vampire spawn) and two ghouls, plus one ghoul per character, including sidekicks
sidekicks, approach from the other direction. Velleen is a female Damaran master thief (see appendix A). As the combat begins, the two evil groups recognize each other, and also attack one another when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
appear in the clouds, changing the weather, and so forth. He can’t use these effects to aid him in combat, but they can make his presence known throughout the land. Master Vampire. Strahd eagerly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, they can seldom do so quickly.
Attuned to the magic of their airy domains, cloud giants are able to turn into mist and create clouds of billowing fog. They dwell in castles on high mountain peaks
, or on the solid clouds that once held their fiefs. Still gracing the skies on occasion, these magic clouds are a lasting remnant of the giants’ lost empires.
Better spellcasters than most other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
cloud balloon (see chapter 2), it is tethered to a balcony (area M16) and visible to all who approach. Describe the balloon as follows: A large balloon made of bulging rain clouds is tethered to a much
Gleam accompanies the characters into Motherhorn, she avoids combat while urging the characters to escort her to the prison (area M17), where her sister is being held. Gleam has spent enough time in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Astral Plane Halisstra opened her eyes and found herself drifting in an endless silver sea. Soft gray clouds moved slowly in the distance, while strange dark streaks twisted violently through the
other planes, often the Material Plane, so their children can grow to maturity. A traveler in the Astral Plane can move by simply thinking about moving, but distance has little meaning. In combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
two creatures are unrelated (though some sages claim otherwise). Kamadans typically hunt alone or in mated pairs. They can exhale clouds of sleep gas, which they typically do before entering melee
combat. If a kamadan has both conscious and unconscious enemies within striking range, it tries to kill the conscious enemies first before finishing off any sleeping foes. Kamadan
Large monstrosity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
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The woman is Xia, a Ghast Gravecaller. Accompanying her are four Ghouls. Xia has tasked four Zombies in crimson Robes to paint fluffy white clouds and silver dragons on the wall, in accordance with
painting and holding Ladders until a character engages them in combat. If either a zombie holding a Ladder or a zombie on a Ladder takes damage, the zombie on the Ladder falls. That zombie falls 10 feet and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Arrival As the characters approach Icespire Hold, read the following boxed text aloud to the players to set the scene: Clouds partly obscure a stone fortress situated atop the icy spur of a jagged
spell, sounds of combat in areas not completely sealed off from the outside by doors, or a whisper in the dragon’s ear. If the dragon realizes intruders are near but can’t determine their whereabouts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
her hands to the sky, and dark clouds appear in response. Before the tiefling, at the end of the swampy water, stand a small number of humans, greataxes raised in the air, who chant in response to her
she is alive, she summons another water weird, up to the maximum described below. Once she has summoned the maximum number of creatures, she stops chanting and joins the combat, assuming the party has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
, which is painted with images of clouds and air spirits. Four whispering streams flow continually from four pools, spilling into the canals that irrigate the gardens. A column of shimmering air
them capable of defeating Xabazhut and Ozzadraz. If the characters convince Duban of their strength, whether through combat or conversation, Duban enchants one of their weapons with a Charm of the Slayer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Lady of Masks Countess Sansuri is a greedy and vainglorious giant who lives in the clouds, untethered from reality, convinced that she is the victim of a great injustice and surrounded by jealous
in combat, Sansuri has them stripped of their armor, weapons, and other equipment. Such items are stored in area 2 until Sansuri has the time and wherewithal to inspect them more thoroughly with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
ranged attacks to keep the characters at bay. They engage in melee combat only if a creature reaches them atop the spire or if they’re outmatched in ranged combat. Both fight to the death. Even as she
dragonnels flee across the battlefield. Creatures on the spire or otherwise above ground level must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. 8 A random player character notices the clouds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Battle Balloon Through the winter clouds that surround the castle on this desolate hill, you see a shape emerge. Something so gigantic, you can’t believe it can actually fly. Airships are relatively
rare in Acquisitions Incorporated, which is thought to hold no more than five in its fleet. But the unparalleled usefulness of these craft in commerce — and in combat — makes the company-standard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
around the dungeon the way they do in combat. But the DM frequently checks in to make sure it’s clear where everyone is and what they’re doing.
Teamwork Matters. The player characters are working
Spells. Many characters have the ability to cast spells, which have a huge variety of effects. Some spells are mostly useful in combat, by dealing damage or imposing conditions. Other spells have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
clouds drifting in its wake. A pair of bright-red dragonnels slash through the air, their riders guiding them directly toward you.
The characters are spotted while they’re approximately 600 feet above
and his dragonnel stay out of combat. Bakaris’s Ego. During the battle, Bakaris removes his helmet and taunts the characters, claiming Kalaman is doomed and offering to find them jobs cleaning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
quarter of a mile away. The giant has no interest in involving “small folk” in its investigation. It avoids combat and ignores signals from the airship. Mounted Uthgardt Characters on the upper deck or in
ship. Young Silver Dragon Dalanyrr, a female silver dragon barely twenty years old, is flitting among the clouds when she spots the airship. Her curiosity piqued, she tries to land on deck and speak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
suddenly the ground shifts beneath you. Wind lashes your face, and the air fills with screams. Your vision clears, and you find yourself above the clouds, standing at the edge of an exquisite
for the black robes. Adjusting the Test The test shouldn’t be strictly a combat encounter. The point is to gauge a character’s values and disposition. Consider the following suggestions to make the test
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
peers through an observatory’s telescope. The clouds break, revealing the stars above. A creature casts a divination spell. On nights when I’m feeling especially lonely, I’ll search the sky for that
the sky. Whenever the characters are outdoors and become embroiled in combat in the region, one or more knights descend from the sky to help them, provided none of the characters is evil. Each round on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
characters, use his warnings to reinforce the danger of engaging Lord Soth in outright combat. Captive Soldier. If the soldier Caradoc is possessing drops to 0 hit points, allow her to make death saving
, or face her in honorable, one-on-one combat. Regardless of their response, she begins battle by using her Terrifying Litany action. Kern fights to the death and prioritizes attacking foes that seek
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, leafless tree. Its gnarled branches reach toward the clouds like twisted fingers, and its rough bark is pockmarked with large knots and beetle holes.
This house belonged to Mayor Lei Duvezin and her
ornate platinum signet ring embossed with a snowdrop blossom (75 gp). The characters can recover the ring upon the meenlock’s death or notice it during combat with a successful DC 18 Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Material Plane, so their children can grow to maturity. Navigating the Astral Plane A traveler in the Astral Plane can move by simply thinking about moving, but distance has little meaning. In combat
comes into view—often millions of miles away—along with colorful gas clouds, planets, moons, and other cosmic bodies. A Wildspace system teems with space-dwelling life-forms, including spores
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
search the storm clouds in which the Last Breath is attempting to hide. The spelljammer of the Second Wind must make a DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check, with advantage if one or more characters are
alchemist’s fire. One well-aimed shot could cause her to explode. Better to slip aboard and dispatch the mutineers in close combat.”
Gargenhale is not lying about the danger posed by the alchemist’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the captain board the characters’ vessel, hoping to draw the characters into one-on-one combat. Round 3 A second airship drops out of the clouds! This ship has no visible crew and no weapons, but it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
. Use your judgement to resolve any plans that the players devise and award them appropriately (see “Narrative Combat”). If the gate is demolished, the players must hold the line alongside the defenders
nearby group of soldiers! The drums reach another crescendo, and a second bolt crackles from the clouds to strike the town’s defenders!
The party must choose whether to leave town and silence the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
clouds anymore, but most do reside atop high mountains, inside or even above a near-perpetual cloud layer. A select few — those at the apex of the clan’s ordning — claim the last of the ancient cloud
watching clouds drift past their mountaintop homes instead of living atop those clouds as in days of yore. Family First Most types of giants live communally in large groups of clan mates, but the central
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Factions in the North The giants’ plots have far-reaching consequences for the Savage Frontier and the peoples who live there. Giant castles in the clouds have been seen drifting overhead, casting
situation to change. Harpers are eager to recruit adventurers to help them combat the giant threat. The Lords’ Alliance Various settlements of the North have banded together to form the Lords
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
courts are often ritualized. Representatives of both courts gather in an amphitheater or field to have heated debates or energetic dance competitions that simulate combat, and these events are often
usually lasts no more than an hour or three. Feywild Weather d8 Weather Effect 1 Flower blossoms rain from a sky filled with sparkling, pastel-colored clouds. 2 A grand fairy drama plays in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Lyn Armaal, Level 2 Map 9.2: Lyn Armaal, Levels 2-6 View Player Version 9. Cloud Stair This staircase has been sculpted from the clouds, with steps that are 3 feet high and 6 feet deep. At the top
here, and a permanent unseen servant cleans on a regular basis. The ogres are docile and shun combat, fighting only in self-defense. Each one is trained to prepare a specific kind of meal: one handles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
watch the causeway closely, and their eyesight is sharp enough to pierce the clouds that frequently shroud the mountaintop. If they see unfamiliar figures ascending the causeway, the griffons shriek
clouds. Sitting on the edge of this opening is a goliath who is talking gently to a griffon youngling that leans against her.
“Come no closer,” warns the goliath. “This youngling is afraid to fly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
compartment is oppressively hot and humid. Clouds of smoke rise and escape through the grate above, billowing from a pair of roaring boilers near the bow, bolted to the deck and walls on either side of a large
cunning and clever. If combat breaks out here, he remains hidden in the water while the skum do the fighting. He makes a Dexterity (Stealth) check in an attempt to hide. As long as he remains unnoticed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
apologetic or surprised to catch her “bathing.” A mean-spirited prankster, Gelida has no wish to fight; she simply hides behind the metal box if the characters start combat. Gelida recognizes an opportunity
about their casual destruction of the dragon’s statue. Both giants are Neutral Evil, loyal to Aerstigga, and openly Hostile; they fight to the death in combat, as they won’t entertain the thought that