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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
can't make attacks with that claw against other targets. The crab folk has two claws, each of which can grapple only one target.The crab folk are the result of a magical ritual used long ago by a mighty
. Long ago, a green hag gathered a small army of ogres to serve as her enforcers along the desolate coast she had claimed. The hag found the ogres' simple minds and brutal strength useful, but too often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Stage 4 Fourth Council of Waterdeep At the final meeting of the council, the characters must work to unite the factions of the Sword Coast for the final battle against the Cult of the Dragon. Severin
is ready to fulfill his plans, and the combined forces of the Sword Coast must strike now if the cult is to be stopped. Tiamatâs Return At the Well of Dragons, a battle unfolds that will decide the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Stage 4 Fourth Council of Waterdeep At the final meeting of the council, the characters must work to unite the factions of the Sword Coast for the final battle against the Cult of the Dragon. Severin
is ready to fulfill his plans, and the combined forces of the Sword Coast must strike now if the cult is to be stopped. Tiamatâs Return At the Well of Dragons, a battle unfolds that will decide the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
to assist with performing the required summoning ritual, gathered the five dragon masks central to the ritual (see âDragon Masksâ), and persuaded or cajoled many of the oldest and strongest evil
the lands and rulers of the Sword Coast and the North, while the Emerald Enclave suspects that anything Thay promotes is likely against the natural order. Even the Zhentarim fear the union of two such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
to assist with performing the required summoning ritual, gathered the five dragon masks central to the ritual (see âDragon Masksâ), and persuaded or cajoled many of the oldest and strongest evil
the lands and rulers of the Sword Coast and the North, while the Emerald Enclave suspects that anything Thay promotes is likely against the natural order. Even the Zhentarim fear the union of two such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Chapter 10 Summary In chapter 10, the characters follow Kas through Pandemonium toward the Ruinous Sea, an ocean of swirling, impassable, chaotic magic. On the coast, a battle rages between the
demonic forces of Kas, who is attempting to free Miska the Wolf-Spider from his prison in the nearby Ruinous Citadel, and the demon-god Lolth, who is allied with Vecna. The characters can manipulate the battle, or they can race straight to Kas, who eventually reveals the location of Vecnaâs ritual.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
to assist with performing the required summoning ritual, gathered the five dragon masks central to the ritual (see âDragon Masksâ), and persuaded or cajoled many of the oldest and strongest evil
the lands and rulers of the Sword Coast and the North, while the Emerald Enclave suspects that anything Thay promotes is likely against the natural order. Even the Zhentarim fear the union of two such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Chapter 1 Summary Chapter 1 takes place in Neverwinter, a city on the Sword Coast on the world of Toril. The characters are investigating the disappearance of high-ranking nobles in Neverwinter when
they stumble upon a cult of Vecna. The characters stop the cult from performing a ritual to steal a kidnap victimâs secrets. In so doing, they are shunted to Evernight, a gloomy version of Neverwinter in the Shadowfell, and receive Vecnaâs Link, which ties their fate to that of the lich-god.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Chapter 1: Return from Neverdeath Graveyard Katerina Ladon A bizarre ritual reveals the cult of Vecnaâs terrifying activities As the adventure begins, the characters are established heroes currently
in the city of Neverwinter on the Sword Coast. Several calamities have battered Neverwinter in the recent past. The greatest was the eruption of nearby Mount Hotenow, which nearly destroyed the city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lordâs Wrath
priest of the Stormbringer. Although the innâs owner does not know this, the bartender, Backes Dunfield, is a lieutenant of Stormsworn, fully pledged to the subjugation of the Sword Coast by his master
off travel and trade between the civilized areas of the northern Sword Coast. As they draw power into the shrine within the Wayside Inn, the cultists summon storms to do the bidding of their master
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Seeking the Ritual Site In the course of locating the ritual site (see âFranchise Downtimeâ in episode 5), the characters might travel to any number of locations, either to confirm that those
locations are not the ritual site or to gain additional information or magic useful in the search for the real site. If you want to set up a prolonged search for the site, any of the following iconic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Franchise Downtime Much of the break between episode 5 and 6 will be focused on determining the location of the Sixâs ritual site. The key clue to doing so is knowing that the ritual needs to be
Downtimeâ section in chapter 2.
LOTTIE
Locating the Ritual Site As the endgame approaches, the time the characters have spent with the orrery and its component pieces can grant the necessary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
investigation leads to a showdown against the green dragon Chuth and Wyrmspeaker Neronvain, who has a surprising connection to the council. Metallic Dragons, Arise. The metallic dragons of the Sword Coast
relic back. Mission to Thay. The ritual that will bring Tiamat to FaerĂ»n is too complex for the cultâs spellcasters to perform without their Red Wizard alliesâall Thayan exiles. The adventurers travel to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
ritual, while lesser wizards feed spells into the growing webwork of magic. Such a ritual can take a long time to perform and sometimes requires the sacrifice of lives in order to achieve its purpose, but
, and that can be accomplished only through the use of magical energy equal to that required for its creation. The metropolis of Waterdeep, which lies on the Sword Coast of Faerûn, benefits from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
are being used to anchor a complex ritual that will open a portal to the Far Realm. When the portal opens completely, an otherworldly army will emerge to destroy Red Larch, sweep across the Sword Coast
ritual site as quickly as possible). When the Keymasterâs true nature is discovered, it shifts to its natural form and engages the characters in combat. The Keymaster uses the doppelganger stat block with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Severinâs statistics. Rath Modar. Rath Modar leads the ritual of guidance, but any Red Wizard can take on that role. When the temple is attacked, he hands over his part in the ritual and leads the attack
standing against the best warriors in Faerûn. Temple of Tiamat. The temple is necessary as the site of the ritual. Damaging it can help weaken Tiamat if the ritual is successful. Red Wizards. Red
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Red Wizards of Thay The Red Wizards hail from Thay, over two thousand miles east of the Sword Coast. A grim, dismal region spread across a towering plateau, Thay is defended by an army of undead
who oppose him. Rath Modarâs Ambition One such Red Wizard exile is Rath Modar, an illusionist of great skill who long ago made the Sword Coast his home. Having a natural interest in dragons, it wasnât
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Red Wizards of Thay The Red Wizards hail from Thay, over two thousand miles east of the Sword Coast. A grim, dismal region spread across a towering plateau, Thay is defended by an army of undead
who oppose him. Rath Modarâs Ambition One such Red Wizard exile is Rath Modar, an illusionist of great skill who long ago made the Sword Coast his home. Having a natural interest in dragons, it wasnât
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Red Wizards of Thay The Red Wizards hail from Thay, over two thousand miles east of the Sword Coast. A grim, dismal region spread across a towering plateau, Thay is defended by an army of undead
await any who oppose him. Rath Modarâs Ambition One such Red Wizard exile is Rath Modar, an illusionist of great skill who long ago made the Sword Coast his home. Having a natural interest in dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Storvald that help would come to him after he staged a series of raids on coastal communities. He sent ships to attack sites along the Sword Coast, and during a raid on Port Llast, the giants captured a
Cimberâs drop of blood in a rune magic ritual to turn a giant diamond into a blod stone (see appendix B). Unfortunately for the jarl, the item canât find Artus Cimber specifically; instead, it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
not been abused, which makes him a little nervous. He says he arrived here from Hillsfar to the east, as part of a pilgrimage to a shrine on the coast, and this is why Talis singled him out for good
ritual and is trying the âcatch more flies with honeyâ approach to win his freedom. Talisâs kindness is entirely false, but it might confuse the characters as a red herring. Caemon doesnât know much, and he is a bit of a kind-hearted fool.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
not been abused, which makes him nervous. He says he arrived here from Hillsfar to the east, as part of a pilgrimage to a shrine on the coast, and this is why Talis singled him out for good treatment
âheâs unlikely to know anything useful. Brother Caemon suspects that Talis is trying to win him over to the cult, but he also fears that Talis plans to sacrifice him as part of a summoning ritual and is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
for Tiamatâs return. Daily Operations The plots of the Cult of the Dragon are secret, but its existence is not. Most folk of the Sword Coast have heard of the cult, but know only that its members
. All that now remains is to raise her temple in the Well of Dragons, sacrifice hundreds of victims whose souls will power an ancient ritual, and then use that ritual to open a portal through which Tiamat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
for Tiamatâs return. Daily Operations The plots of the Cult of the Dragon are secret, but its existence is not. Most folk of the Sword Coast have heard of the cult, but know only that its members
. All that now remains is to raise her temple in the Well of Dragons, sacrifice hundreds of victims whose souls will power an ancient ritual, and then use that ritual to open a portal through which Tiamat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
for Tiamatâs return. Daily Operations The plots of the Cult of the Dragon are secret, but its existence is not. Most folk of the Sword Coast have heard of the cult, but know only that its members revere
that now remains is to raise her temple in the Well of Dragons, sacrifice hundreds of victims whose souls will power an ancient ritual, and then use that ritual to open a portal through which Tiamat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
throne. Niba The city-state of Niba lies along Sensaâs southeastern coast. Ruled by Queen Sainesha, the city is known for its grand bazaars and for being home to some of the most talented goldsmiths in
Tarikh, the Tomb of the Faceless stands alone in the desert. A site of ritual pilgrimage and worship, the tomb is a large golden dome without an entrance that holds the Prophetâs bones. The Prophet was a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Crab Folk The crab folk are the result of a magical ritual used long ago by a mighty green hag to transform her ogre minions into more useful servants. All crab folk that now exist are descended from
them to lash out in fearsome raids when the conditions are right. Aquatic Vassals. Long ago, a green hag gathered a small army of ogres to serve as her enforcers along the desolate coast she had
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
the unrest along the Sword Coast. The group might besiege a village the characters are staying at, raid and enslave another settlement, or start charging tolls along one of the trade roads of the
Sword Coast. This band isnât organized enough to attack all at once and provide a significant challenge to the party. Instead, it shows the increasing anarchy of the region, and the way that Tiamatâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the unrest along the Sword Coast. The group might besiege a village the characters are staying at, raid and enslave another settlement, or start charging tolls along one of the trade roads of the
Sword Coast. This band isnât organized enough to attack all at once and provide a significant challenge to the party. Instead, it shows the increasing anarchy of the region, and the way that Tiamatâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
ominous shadows on the settlements of the North. Caravans and farmsteads have come under attack. Frost giant longships have begun terrorizing the Sword Coast. Various organizations throughout the North
hundreds of years ago on the Purple Rocks. The humans who inhabit these islands cast their young into the sea as part of a ritual to appease Slarkrethel. These sacrificed offspring resurface and return
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
the unrest along the Sword Coast. The group might besiege a village the characters are staying at, raid and enslave another settlement, or start charging tolls along one of the trade roads of the
Sword Coast. This band isnât organized enough to attack all at once and provide a significant challenge to the party. Instead, it shows the increasing anarchy of the region, and the way that Tiamatâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
responsible. Jarlaxle knows that Gromph is hiding in the city of Luskan on the Sword Coast, but he doesnât share this information under any circumstances. Jarlaxle has eyes and ears everywhere in
becomes aware of Gromphâs grimoire, Jarlaxle does everything in his power to make sure the characters get the grimoire out of the city. Once Vizeranâs ritual is complete, Jarlaxle plans to send Bregan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
versions. The multifaceted extradimensional nature of the Dran & Courtier makes it an ideal location for the Orrery of the Wanderer to channel the extraplanar magic of the Sixâs ritual. A convenient number
they open one of the innâs interior doors. It does so in the hope of destroying anyone attempting to interfere with Splugothâs ritual. The Keymaster runs the characters through new versions of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the jewel market and the Red Bazaar. True to its name, the Grand Souk is the grandest of the three. Traders from up and down the Sword Coast come to this market to buy timber, spices, medicines
guides.â This ritual takes 24 hours, during which Zitembe sees visions of âa jungle city far to the south, enclosed by cliffs and crawling with snakesâ and âa black obelisk draped in vines.â He dared
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
are full of loot waiting to be claimed. The last ship to visit the island crashed off the coast of the islandâs northwest arm. One survivor managed to pull herself out of the frigid water and climb to
Icewind Dale. After stealing Vellynne Harpellâs professor orb, Nass fled to the coast to make her rendezvous with the pirate captainâs galleon, the Wicked Eddy. The ship found Aurilâs island the hard way