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Volo's Guide to Monsters
. The kenku lack the talent to improvise or alter a plan, but a wise Master sets multiple plans in motion at once, confident that underlings can follow orders to the letter.
For this reason, many
noises and phrases. Kenku names tend to break down into three categories that make no distinction between male and female names.
Kenku thugs, warriors, and toughs adopt noises made by weapons, such as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Elk Tribe, who received a vision about the characters’ journey to the Reghed Glacier. Elk Tribe Escort Several hours before the party reaches the glacier, read: As you crest another ridge, you spot a
dozen humanoids approaching, their cloaks flapping in the wind sweeping down from the eastern glacier.
The approaching figures are ten tribal warriors of the Elk Tribe, led by Mjenir (neutral human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, continue with the following section. WARRIORS OF KRYNN: SCENARIO 4
The characters reach the battlefield as the conflict turns against Kalaman’s forces. Read the introduction to scenario 4 in Dragonlance
the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game with this adventure, consult the “Warriors of Krynn: Scenario 4” sidebar. Without Mass Combat. If you aren’t using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Kalaman troops. Read the introduction to scenario 8 in Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn, then play that scenario. This scenario details the flight of the Kalaman forces from the City of Lost Names. If the
: Warriors of Krynn game along with this adventure, consult the “Warriors of Krynn: Scenario 8” sidebar. Without Mass Combat. If you aren’t using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game, continue with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
road, headed toward Vogler. The adventure unfolds in one of two ways from here: With Mass Combat. If you are using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game along with this adventure, consult the
“Warriors of Krynn: Scenario 1” sidebar. Without Mass Combat. If you aren’t using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game, continue with the “Invasion of Vogler” section. WARRIORS OF KRYNN: SCENARIO 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
tomb through the secret door at area 47D. This tomb is filled with terracotta warriors, kneeling in neat ranks around a polished wooden coffin. Between the warriors, four aisles scattered with broken
pottery lead up to the coffin, whose painted lid shows a leopard with serpents sprouting from its shoulders.
If intruders are heard within the tomb, the terracotta warriors rise to defend it (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Dragonnel Reinforcements When you’re ready for the characters to turn their focus to the flying citadel, read the following text: A scout rushes to you with a message. Only minutes ago, a small group
Clystran has returned with the dragonnels he sought. From here, the adventure proceeds in one of two ways: With Mass Combat. If you are using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game along with this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
it looks like the characters are about to lose. The astral elves are confident they can conquer the Moondancer, but if two of the warriors fall, the third tries to retreat to the Dark Star. After
When Elves Attack The characters have time to take a short rest before trouble catches up to them and Captain Sartell presses them into service. At the end of the characters’ short rest, read: The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Githyanki The militaristic githyanki who live in the Crystal Labyrinth and Stardock have three important tasks: protect the crèche, train young githyanki warriors, and destroy the mind flayer colony
exercise and a tome of clear thought, and she has promised to award both items to her most accomplished soldier. In truth, she plans to read these tomes to gain their benefits herself, but uses the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. After a successful raid, warriors from Odunos usually dispose of their spoils in the Bothros—caring nothing for their pillage. Occasionally this includes captives, forced into the pit during
encountered, confident that one of these victims would be Phenax. Yet, when Phenax became a god, he evaded his pursuer, leaving Tymaret and his legions of Returned to eternally, fruitlessly kill in Erebos’s name.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Approaching a Camp As the characters approach a Reghed tribe camp, read: Splayed across the tundra ahead of you is a campsite with more than a dozen tents arranged in two concentric rings, with the
figures are gathered around fires or moving among the tents.
Six tribal warriors walk the perimeter. These guards tend to be younger warriors of the tribe. A lone character can sneak into the camp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
31. Reflected Hall A curtain of water separates two hallways that are basically mirror images of one another. When characters enter the first hall, read: Still puddles of water cover the floor of
that looks similar to the one in which you stand.
The tarnished weapons hanging on the walls are in poor condition and are held in place with hooks to make it appear as though the painted warriors are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Secret Agent Feel free to roleplay the interactions here as much or as little as you are comfortable. If the characters ask to get a read on the attitudes of the two captains, Stands in Tar is pretty much
as advertised: competent but foolhardy, experienced but overly confident. Kristoffen, on the other hand, is hiding something. With a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Insight) check, a character can sense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Group Debriefing The meeting with Marshal Vendri takes place in a small meeting room. Read the following: Marshal Vendri has claimed a modest meeting room down the hall from the council chamber
isn’t confident the move is strategically sound, she thinks it’s a good idea for the characters to get out of Kalaman for a while to avoid the ire of its citizens. She asks the characters to leave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
T1. Gatehouse Portcullis When the characters approach from the west, read: The shelf of rock on which the mountain road clings grows narrow. To your left, the icy cliffs rise sharply toward dark
tower of white stone topped by golden statues of mighty warriors.
The gatehouse is 30 feet high. The adjoining walls are 20 feet high and lined with stone spikes. If the characters circumvent the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
wide. The alcove itself is four feet high. The recess contains some sort of display.
The display appears to be a diorama depicting a hunting party of Olman warriors, in feathers and deer-hide
below. Center Display. The diorama in the alcove holds twelve tribal warriors, one scout, a mastiff, and a panther. The deer don’t animate. Niche A. In a river scene, a dozen commoners gather rushes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
horde of cannibalistic tribal warriors, or a tyrannosaurus zombie (see appendix D) Artus is reluctant to reveal why he’s exploring Chult. He tries to get a sense of the characters’ intentions before
saying too much. Once he’s confident that they’re all on the same side, he’ll swap whatever he knows (which is as much as you want to tell the characters) for whatever the characters know. Once Artus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
add monsters, such as Giant Fire Beetles, to the cave to make this scenario longer and more difficult, or you can reduce the number of Kobold Warriors to make it easier and shorter.
Getting
Started To begin, read the following boxed text aloud:
A tunnel made of hard-packed earth leads into darkness. The cave echoes with high-pitched bickering overtopped by a loud, bestial squeal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the horn. A character who understands Dwarvish can translate the horn’s runes, not all of which are visible from the floor. The runes visible from the floor read, “If you blind us.” A character must fly
up to the horn or climb above it to read the message in its entirety, which is “If you blind us, shall we not revenge?” Removing one or more gemstones from the pillars causes the horn to magically
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
warriors cause misery, exploding in gouts of acid or plumes of gas. Be careful.
Even if we survive the invaders, we don’t have enough to eat, and little planting is being done in the surrounding
lands with armies on the march. How do we live through a year with no harvest?
I don’t know how long we’ll hold out or who’ll read this. I hope only these words serve as a warning to someone.
Ollen Nahled,
Commander at Wheelwatch Outpost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
feet tall and hewn from solid rock. C1. Sealed Gates When the characters descend into the catacombs, read: A pair of basalt doors block the passage ahead, their surfaces engraved with a relief of a
after 1 hour unless they are held or wedged open. C2. Funerary Chambers There are several funerary chambers in the catacombs. When the characters enter one of these rooms, read the following boxed text to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
2.1: Buried Ziggurat, Tiers 1-3 View Player Version B1: Statue Room When the characters ascend the monument, read or paraphrase the following text: Near the ziggurat’s peak, a once-secret entrance
13 Intelligence (Investigation) check spots a tripped pressure plate on the floor and an empty crossbow in the wall. When the characters enter the chamber, read or paraphrase the following text: The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
A14. Throne Room Read the following boxed text out loud to describe this area: The stench of death hangs heavy in the air of this dusty, pillared hall, which has a dark, soot-stained fireplace at the
east end. A deep alcove in the south wall contains a dais, atop which rests a limestone throne flanked by granite statues of dwarf warriors. Between the throne and the fireplace is a hallway with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
dragon fighting the Swords of Leilon. Read the following boxed text aloud: The green dragon squats on the distant roof of the House of Thalivar. As you draw closer, you see a trio of ghostly warriors
gate. When the party arrives on the scene, the battle is already underway. Read the following boxed text aloud: The din of battle echoes from the palisade as you approach. Through the rain, you see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
tunnel branches east and west. H2: War Room The door to this makeshift war room is ajar, allowing the characters to hear two gruff voices bickering inside. When the characters enter or peek inside, read or
with each other.
Two Bugbear Warriors squabble about how best to infiltrate the keep. One asserts that a stealthy approach would be best, while the other insists on a direct assault aided by a local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
.” Reliefs on the monoliths show Shagambi overseeing Chultan warriors as they train with spears and swords. The door to the shrine is not locked, but it hangs heavy on its hinges. It weighs 600 pounds, so
one or more characters must have a combined Strength score of 20 or higher to push it open. 4B. Arena Gallery When one or more characters enter the shrine, read: Steps descend into a fifteen-foot-high
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
two can offset their numerical advantage. Ozymandius and Odium try to remain in their rooms while casting spells through the doorway. Odium uses hold person to shut down potent warriors, while
join them in battle against the characters. Bayleaf keeps an eye on the situation. If the party appears powerful and confident, he turns invisible as soon as he can and slips away to escape
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon’s true identity. Silver dragons associate with just about any creatures, though, as long as they’re confident those creatures have good intentions—or could be convinced to change their ways. Silver
be painters and vie for the commission to paint the ceiling of a huge cathedral.
6 An adult silver dragon leads a group of warriors, changing identities every generation.
7 Having lost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the party appears weak (few in number or needing assistance), 1d6 + 6 grungs with green skin (warriors) surround them as soon as they enter the thorn maze, and press them to attend an audience with
greeted by 1d6 + 6 grungs with green skin (warriors) once they reach the settlement. The grungs welcome them to Dungrunglung and beg the characters to hear what King Groak has to say. Groak entreats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
break Miken out of his makeshift brig. The smoke makes the hallway lightly obscured. Creatures Two wounded githyanki warriors (each with 30 hit points remaining) have Miken (an apprentice wizard with 2
he spies the characters, he gets the courage to make his presence known to them. Read the following: From the room nearby, a tinny voice quietly says, “Over here. I can help!”
Wizpop is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
. In any case, the characters arrive in the dungeon’s gatehouse by teleportation. To start the adventure, read: You arrive in a shadowy hall with glowing teleportation circles etched into the floor
the vault. Tarul Var’s quarters lie in the Doomvault. Although the lich was defeated, he might have already rematerialized thanks to the power of his phylactery. Protected by his dread warriors, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
about a century. Size. Gith are taller and leaner than humans, with most a slender 6 feet in height. Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Gith
. Subrace. There are two kinds of gith, githyanki and githzerai. Choose one of these subraces. Githyanki The brutal githyanki are trained from birth as warriors. Ability Score Increase. Your Strength
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
discovering they were both intended for execution and summary transformation into undead warriors in the dreaded Thayan army. On their way out of Thay, they were forced to take refuge on a broken-down
, conical shell. When startled, she can tuck in her head and pull her tentacles up into the shell protectively, like a strange hermit crab. When the characters peer into these chambers, read or paraphrase
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
authority of the speaker. These fearsome warriors live in the foothills of the western Katachthon mountains, acknowledging no authority but their own. The warriors of the tribe stain their fur with rust to
the grasslands for countless generations. They know the way of Oreskos’s beasts and seasons better than any. Both mystical and knowledgeable, the Sun Guides read the messages in plant growth and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Uthgardt Vengeance When the characters emerge from the barrow, read the following text: A dozen barbarians surround Javor, forming a semicircle in front of the barrow. Two are mounted on horses. All
can be discerned from their garb and markings, this barbarian raiding band is led by a female berserker named Fennor. Other members include ten tribal warriors and a male berserker named Padraich