confusing rotation given to have remind

Wandering Monsters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Wandering Monsters Monsters roam through all areas of the mine. Random encounters remind players that monsters aren’t necessarily confined to specific areas, and that no part of the dungeon is safe

can become tedious, so use them sparingly. If the characters spend a long time in a given area, you can check for wandering monsters by rolling a d20. On a roll of 17–20, an encounter takes place

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

kenku, constant attempts to mimic noises can come across as confusing or irritating rather than entertaining. You can just as easily describe the sounds your character makes and what they mean. Be clear

might sound like fun, but it can prove distracting and could slow down the game. Kenku Names Given that kenku can duplicate any sound, their names are drawn from a staggering variety of

Vault Guards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

vault, and if the characters do something particularly loud, a guard might investigate at your discretion. Exterior Security Characters who learned the guard rotation in the “Preparation” section know two

rotation in the “Preparation” section know two guards are posted in the lobby, seven guards patrol the first floor of the vault, and no guards patrol upstairs. Rather than requiring you to track each

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a

fight another day. Orc Names Orc names don’t always have meaning in the Orc language, and most noteworthy orcs are given epithets by their tribe mates. Orc Names d12 Male Name

Citadel Adbar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

, but given the extent of the losses against the orcs, it would be little surprise if their newer recruits were more smiths than warriors, serving their realm out of a sense of duty rather than a desire

necessary for newcomers to get around safely. Beneath the citadel proper, miles of dwarf-sized caverns form a confusing maze that frustrates most non-dwarf visitors. These tunnels are what remain of the early

Hopene'er Asylum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

locked door, at which she offers a word of caution. “This wing is where the worst of our cases are kept. I beg you not to look into any of the other cells. We’ve given succor to many folk over the years

. The walls beyond are covered with childlike sketches, all overlapping each other in confusing waves and patterned swirls. Any character who studies the sketches for a few minutes quickly recognizes

Assigning Assets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

decide that assassins provided by the Zhentarim should counter the sacrificial prisoners by infiltrating the cult complex and escorting those prisoners to freedom. In that case, you might remind the

giants, they delight in squaring off against the chromatic dragons. Trouble might arise between giants and metallic dragons, however, if the two contingents aren’t given assignments of equal importance

Feywild Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

differentiated are given below. The Queen of Air and Darkness floats above her throne, attended by her quickling spies and satyr spymaster Summer Court (Seelie Fey) Favors sunshine, butterflies, flowers

the weather is an easy way to remind your players that their characters are not on the Material Plane. The Feywild Weather table helps you determine fun weather effects. A weather effect such as this

Demon Lords

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

matriarch when she manifests to her followers in the mortal realm, which she does with unusual frequency. When battle breaks out — or if she has a reason to remind her followers to fear her — Lolth’s lower

Lords No one knows the full number of demon lords that rage in the Abyss. Given the infinite depths of that plane, powerful demons constantly rise to become demon lords, then fall almost as quickly

Paliset Hall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

icicle-covered ceiling, disappearing as they touch the floor. Guests mill about, idly chatting. Guests. At any given time during the gala, 1d6 nobles loiter in the foyer. You can add a named guest to

jewels. A 20-foot-high balcony (area P9) overlooks the ballroom floor. Guests. At any given time during the gala, 2d6 × 2 nobles dance here. You can add a named guest to the ballroom by rolling once on

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

(see appendix D for statistics) commands the castle for Rezmir. The half-dragon needs to show up occasionally to remind the bullywugs and lizardfolk that the Cult of the Dragon is really in charge, but

castle fluctuates. They come and go as they please. On any given day, forty to fifty are camped outside the castle. Thirty-four more plus Pharblex live in the castle barracks (areas 1G and area 2G

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

(see appendix D) commands the castle for Rezmir. The half-dragon needs to show up occasionally to remind the bullywugs and lizardfolk that the Cult of the Dragon is really in charge, but Borngray runs

come and go as they please. On any given day, forty to fifty are camped outside the castle. Thirty-four more plus Pharblex live in the castle barracks (areas 1G and 2G). Another thirty to seventy are

Locations in Saltmarsh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

transferred to the prison at Seaton, a larger, heavily fortified port to the east. At any given time, 2d4 guards, led by a veteran, keep watch here. 3. The Wicker Goat Bearing the dubious honor of

recover it for her (short of an artifact, she can supply anything if given enough time to send word to Iuz). If her offer is rebuked, agents of Iuz conjure a team of demonic assassins to take the device and

Monastery Locations

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

(area M7), while the duergar rest in here. At any given time while the duergar are present, three are awake and three are dozing. At night, the duergar patrol the area around the monastery and venture

leading them in various meditations. At any given time, four Sacred Stone monks (see chapter 7) practice with her. Hellenrae’s instruction consists of beating her followers senseless, so the two monks are

Faerûn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

have been given special dispensation by one of the oligarchs. So pervasive is the sway of Amn’s oligarchy that few crimes merit physical punishment but those that involve the use of arcane magic or an

revere Silvanus, Malar, and occasionally Selûne. Given the Dambrathans’ history of domination by the Crinti, a ruling caste of half-drow, it is no surprise that they reserve their greatest hatred for

Areas of the Fire Temple

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

platters. This room has been claimed by three cult priests. At any given time, two Eternal Flame priests (see chapter 7) are present. If the characters catch them unaware, one is eating at the table

hanging on the wall. Treasure The hanging shield is a +1 shield with a sprocket on its front that slowly turns clockwise, making one rotation per hour. E16. Well This chamber is unlit. At the end of

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

cover this area and hang as freestanding walls inside it show a super-realistic reflection of everything in the room, including the other mirrors—quickly creating a confusing cascade of images. Any

large pile of clear, crystalline gems fills one corner of this room, gleaming in the light given off by the walls. Hovering in the middle of the room are three objects: a six-foot-long staff made of

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

body — souvenirs left by those who refused to pay their bill. Beyond the combination lobby and common room, the Blushing Mermaid is a confusing maze of wings and oddly interconnected floors, hiding

teach classes in the building’s open-air atrium while other members lounge on the overlooking balconies. At any given time, there’s usually multiple veteran mercenaries here swapping stories and waiting

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

body — souvenirs left by those who refused to pay their bill. Beyond the combination lobby and common room, the Blushing Mermaid is a confusing maze of wings and oddly interconnected floors, hiding

” Lamouer in matching clients with mercenaries. They also hire members to teach classes in the building’s open-air atrium while other members lounge on the overlooking balconies. At any given time

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