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Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
themselves the Sawplees: a simplification of the word for “goblin” in the illithids’ dialect of Deep Speech.
In recent weeks, the Sawplee goblins’ leader found a mysterious
conquered by mind flayers, and the goblins there were exposed to the illithids’ strange powers, leading a subset of the goblins to develop unusual psionic powers. The mind flayers eventually left
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
The verdan owe their existence to chaos. Descended and transformed from a large clan of goblins and hobgoblins, those who became the verdan were simply living their lives, doing goblinoid things. But
of the goblins were places of terror to the new creatures those goblins became, and the verdan quickly fled to the surface and into the sunlight.
When they arrived in the new lands of the surface
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Lantomir was an apprentice of Zelenn the White, one of five archmages who oversee the Arcane Brotherhood. Nass and Zelenn’s relationship started off well, but in recent years it has become
cast spells that require material components, which limits its options. Its list of prepared spells shows only those spells it can cast. Although it has no 2nd-level spells available, the ghost can use
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
operated openly or secretly, depending on the faction and its goals, as well as how those goals mesh with your own. Becoming an adventurer doesn’t necessarily require you to relinquish membership
: In recent years, the Zhentarim have become more visible in the world at large, as the group works to improve its reputation among the common people. The faction draws employees and associates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
D: Goblin Lair A violent band of goblin warriors lives in this cave. It’s the goblin boss’s birthday, and she demands a celebration! Engrossed in the revelry, the goblins ignore their recent captive
: a dwarf named Vinx. You can add monsters to the cave to make this scenario longer and more difficult. The goblins might have invited Hobgoblin Warriors from the adjacent cave (cave F) as party guests or bodyguards. To make the scenario easier and shorter, reduce the number of Goblin Warriors.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Sawplees: a simplification of the word for “goblin” in the illithids’ dialect of Deep Speech. In recent weeks, the Sawplee goblins’ leader found a mysterious gemstone. Unknown to Ruxithid the Chosen, a new
The Goblins’ Story The goblins at the heart of this chapter’s adventure are part of an enclave whose ancestors have inhabited an abandoned duergar mining outpost called Zorzula’s Rest for generations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
2d10 bugbears with 4d6 goblins and 2d10 wolves 76–80 A friendly adventuring party of 1d6 + 1 characters of varying races, classes, and levels (average level 1d6 + 2). They share information about their
recent travels. 81–90 1d12 chimeras 91–96 1d6 + 2 tyrannosaurus rexes 97–99 1 adult gold dragon 00 1 ancient gold dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
has the hermit character learned? What is the status of the noble character’s family? What is the folk hero’s destiny? Some players might have trouble coming up with ideas — not everyone is equally
a recent arrival? Where did you come from? Why did you come to this area? Are you tied to any of the organizations or people involved in the events that kick off the campaign? Are they friends or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
come down for them to embark on a retrieval mission. While confidence in the cadets’ abilities is high, the recent discovery of a spy in their midst has the academy’s faculty on high alert. For this
reason, a staff member is coming along to supervise and make sure nothing prevents the character-recruits from completing their mission. That staff member is Petty Officer Winston Ryeback. The spy is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
hear the soft sobs of a young child coming from a wooden shed on the far side to the pit.
The cavern is irregular in shape and hundreds of feet in diameter. Its uneven ceiling ranges in height from
15 to 30 feet. Due to the rubble, the ground around the pit counts as difficult terrain. Four Daask goblins guard this area and rely on darkvision to see. They hide in the pit when the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
warriors of Dhakaan are preparing to reclaim their stolen lands, and the nations of Khorvaire have no idea what’s coming. During the struggle with the daelkyr, some Dhakaani leaders saw the madness
spreading among their people and knew it would destroy their civilization. They led their forces into deep subterranean chambers and severed all contact with the outside world. In recent years these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, you stumble upon the scene of a recent battle. The woods press close to the trail here, with a steep embankment and dense thickets on either side. Two horses wander the road, sniffing at ransacked
personal effects.
The site is littered with arrows, torn scraps of fabric, and odds and ends discarded from Gundren’s bags when the goblins were looking for the map. If you’re using the “Meet Me in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Barthen’s Well The well the goblins vandalized is located behind Barthen’s Provisions. Years ago, the well was built using material scavenged from the nearby area—including an obelisk shard, which
was used as the drum for the well’s winch. Recently, goblins came during the night to retrieve the obelisk shard, destroying the well in the process. But their raid was interrupted by Ander, one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
coaches traveling along them at all hours, though traffic is heavier during the day. The estate is enclosed by 12-foot-high stone walls that require a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check to
negotiate without the aid of climbing gear or magic. Neighbors and bystanders alert the City Watch if they hear loud, disturbing noises (such as a thunderwave spell) coming from the estate or if they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
banditry. The most recent Lionshield caravan due in Phandalin never arrived. (It was attacked and its cargo captured by the Cragmaw goblins.) The master of the Phandalin post is a sharp-tongued human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Races Humanoids of all kinds have made their mark on the continent of Khorvaire. Presented in alphabetical order, the playable races in this section have especially shaped the land’s recent history
. Goblinoids — bugbears, goblins, and hobgoblins — ruled Khorvaire long ago, before the madness of the daelkyr undermined them. After serving as mercenaries in the Last War, they now seek a place in the world’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
’ investigation proceeds, they find clues about the goblins’ goals, base of operations, and leader. The possible clues are as follows: Duergar Site. The goblins are coming from a place that’s duergar in origin
Scholarly Aid During their investigation, the characters meet Gwyn Oresong, a dwarf scholar visiting Phandalin who can help piece together the goblins’ grand plan. After the characters investigate at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
hard by banditry. The most recent Lionshield caravan due in Phandalin never arrived. (It was attacked and its cargo captured by the Cragmaw goblins.) The owner of the Phandalin post is a human woman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Sleeping Giant Axel Defois Goblins smashed the bar at the Sleeping Giant
and stole an obelisk shard With the Redbrands’ operation curtailed by the characters, the Sleeping Giant is no longer a
meeting place for criminals. Most townsfolk are still wary of the place, though a few have started coming to the tavern for cheaper drinks. Beyond its connection to the Redbrands, the Sleeping Giant is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
earth slide make ability checks that require hearing with disadvantage. A creature that starts its turn in the rockslide must make a DC 20 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature descends
allow access around the rockslide. A crane and winch with buckets and sieves, installed in recent times, allow workers to gather minerals from the slide. Chambers. Giant-sized chambers are carved into the rock near the falls, including a workshop that holds tools for working metal, stone, and gems.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
the characters to join her at the Stonehill Inn. Gwyn arranges for food and drinks. Over the meal, she asks the characters about their recent exploits and where they might go next. The Sawplee goblins
ghosts remain. Sometimes, followers of Dumathoin attempt to reclaim forgotten treasures or purify the despoiled sites. None have returned.”
Gwyn believes that answers about the goblins’ mysterious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
), magic has been twisted or has failed entirely. With Mystra’s last death and the coming of the Spellplague, the Weave was thought destroyed, and the term lost its significance. Since the end of the
most recent Sundering, both Mystra and the Weave have returned to their roles of centuries past, and spells and magic items are more reliable than they had been while the Spellplague raged.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
characters to the stars and beyond, and there might be no coming back afterward! Orientation throws the characters right into the action. To maximize the impact of part 1 of the adventure, you might
compatible with Adventurers League play and require no additional adaptation. Follow the guidelines present for the D&D Adventurers League for character creation and rewards, available in the D&D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Verdan Names The oldest verdan names spring from goblinoid traditions, but more recent names reflect the character of the different cultures these folk have encountered since coming out into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
monstrous enforcers, but the organization also draws members from the destitute populace of Sharn—largely goblins and shifters, but also humans, dwarves, and any other humanoid who feels that the current
system has failed them. Daask makes its money through acts of violence, from mugging to armed robbery to outright pillaging. The group has diversified in recent years, building an extortion racket
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
goblins and ogres, and they are trying to remain as quiet as possible for reasons that might not be readily apparent to the characters. Directly below this cavern is another similarly sized cavern
takes the unfortunate villager away to be eaten (if not by the ogres, then by the goblins in area 2 or the rats in area 9). In the absence of a true leader, Morak Ur’gray (LG male shield dwarf commoner
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
intricate overhead contraption upon which several more masked goblins are perched. The sounds of chains clanking and gears turning can be heard coming from somewhere under the mountaintop.
Plays and
stone walls, above which you can see the stormy sky. A team of masked goblins is preparing the stage for a play while costumed actors huddle in the wings and recite lines. Lighting is provided by an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
trying to summon the courage to peek around the corner and see what the goblins are up to. They are weighing the odds of being able to survive a fight if they are spotted.
Dilly is missing a boot and
bowl to the goblins for 50 GP, there were only three goblins, but there may be more now.
Giving Clues when Roleplaying
Dilly the bandit was injured by the giant wolf spiders. The players may have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. The lowest check is the DC for the goblins’ Wisdom checks to notice the party. Developments If the goblins spot the characters (or if the characters approach openly), the goblins shoot arrows from
behind the arrow slits. However, they can’t fire directly at enemies at or past the broken gate. The goblins also shout loudly enough to alert their comrades in areas 4 and area 6 that the castle is under
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
, adding details as appropriate depending on whether Lynx or Sir Ursas is the one coming for the Infernal Machine, and whether or not the characters have met the other agent: A sudden shattering crash is
their rival. (The machine has all its normal functions except its wish ability, which will require additional programming.) If confronted by the characters, the agent turns the Infernal Machine against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Recent Events in Phandalin The Fellowship of the Golden Mongoose was the Acquisitions Incorporated franchise previously established in Phandalin. When that group arrived in town a few months ago
franchise soon got to work on restoring the manor, frequently coming to town for supplies. When not slipping off to adventure for a few days here and there, most of their time was spent at the manor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
crew is made up of a female hobgoblin captain named Garla, six hobgoblins, six goblins, six smoke mephits, and a hippogriff (serving as the captain’s mount). All these creatures are recent mercenary
the sigil of the Six! A crew of hobgoblins and goblins can be seen swarming the deck, and a ballista and three harpoon guns are trained on your vessel. To arms!
If the battle balloon took more than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
halflings and dwarves and elves. Want an otyugh? Orcs? Goblins? Paladins? They’re all there. Eberron draws on the same basic elements as other settings, but it often diverges from the traditional
the underworld of Khyber, the source of many aberrations and monsters. It’s the result of recent experiments by one of the dragonmarked houses or a mad artificer. It comes from one of the planes and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
threats require a united front. The agents of the Lords’ Alliance work to maintain the delicate network of information and diplomacy that sustains their order, alert for anything that might threaten
the alliance’s interests. Recent reports of unusual activity from the Underdark might mark one such threat. The alliance has noted how many Underdark sites near their settlements have gone quiet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
unable to destroy it, they established the Hold of Battle Lions, a fortified temple of Tempus, in an attempt to prevent anything from coming through. In time, though, devils broke through new portals
through, amassing other fell creatures to attack the nearby settlements (notably Daggerford), but they have been fought off by adventurers each time. The most recent stories tell of heroes confronting