confusion roiling group to have resides

Dzaan

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

* 2nd level (3 slots): invisibility, levitate, phantasmal force 3rd level (3 slots): fireball, sending, slow 4th level (3 slots): arcane eye, confusion 5th level (1 slot): animate objects *See

. Dzaan’s Demise. Dzaan’s trouble started after he broke away from his fellow wizards and hired adventurers to scour Icewind Dale for Netherese ruins. One group of them uncovered a buried

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

pit fiend to buy back the soul of a legendary hero. 2 A group of adult red dragon;adult red and adult silver dragon;silver dragons set aside their differences to learn wisdom from an ancient

dragon resides in a grand rectangular hall near the center of the vaults, keeping one eye on the hallway leading to the flooded stairwell, never quite trusting that some covetous intruder won’t

Event 2: Field of Flames

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

impossible, but savvy characters might be able to use the battlefield’s geography to avoid combat. The characters must make three group Dexterity (Stealth) or Wisdom (Survival) checks to navigate the

battlefield, with each round of checks increasing in difficulty — DC 15, DC 17, and DC 19. Every time the group fails a check, each character must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take

Event 2: Field of Flames

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

impossible, but savvy characters might be able to use the battlefield’s geography to avoid combat. The characters must make three group Dexterity (Stealth) or Wisdom (Survival) checks to navigate the

battlefield, with each round of checks increasing in difficulty — DC 15, DC 17, and DC 19. Every time the group fails a check, each character must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take

4. Stirge Lair

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

. This requires a successful DC 10 group Dexterity (Stealth) check. If more characters fail the check than succeed, the bats are alarmed by the noise, drop from the ceiling, and fly through the cavern

, and the opportunistic bloodsuckers attack in the confusion. The stirges gain a +2 bonus to AC in the bat storm. The bats calm down and return to their roosts on the ceiling after five minutes of quiet

27. Forge of the Tomb Dwarves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

unleashing their newest creation. The iron contraption shudders as it opens, releasing a hissing cloud of steam. Through the roiling vapor, an armored figure wearing a bucket helm stomps into view

lantern (see appendix C) that once belonged to Seward. It lies on a bench next to some tools. The spirit of a female moon elf warlock known as the Starfallen resides within the ghost lantern. If any

4. Stirge Lair

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

. This requires a successful DC 10 group Dexterity (Stealth) check. If more characters fail the check than succeed, the bats are alarmed by the noise, drop from the ceiling, and fly through the cavern

, and the opportunistic bloodsuckers attack in the confusion. The stirges gain a +2 bonus to AC in the bat storm. The bats calm down and return to their roosts on the ceiling after five minutes of quiet

27. Forge of the Tomb Dwarves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

unleashing their newest creation. The iron contraption shudders as it opens, releasing a hissing cloud of steam. Through the roiling vapor, an armored figure wearing a bucket helm stomps into view

lantern (see appendix C) that once belonged to Seward. It lies on a bench next to some tools. The spirit of a female moon elf warlock known as the Starfallen resides within the ghost lantern. If any

Phenax's Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

faiths or groups, to stir up as much conflict and confusion as possible. The Phenax’s Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the god’s followers. Phenax’s Villains d8

sectarian civil war in Meletis. 5 An information broker (spy) holds damaging secrets about important folk and is blackmailing them. 6 A group of vocal iconoclasts (nobles) are fomenting social

Phenax's Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

faiths or groups, to stir up as much conflict and confusion as possible. The Phenax’s Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the god’s followers. Phenax’s Villains d8

sectarian civil war in Meletis. 5 An information broker (spy) holds damaging secrets about important folk and is blackmailing them. 6 A group of vocal iconoclasts (nobles) are fomenting social

Giantkind

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. The Many Meanings of “Giant” The word “giant” has multiple meanings in English and in the rules of D&D, opening the possibility of some confusion. As a rule, when this book talks about “giants

make sure it’s very clear what is being talked about. All the giants are creatures of the Giant type, as are cyclopes, ettins, fomorians, ogres, and trolls. But that latter group of creatures is not

Mind Flayer

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

. Solitary mind flayers are likely rogues and outcasts. Most illithids belong to a colony of sibling mind flayers devoted to an elder brain — a massive brain-like being that resides in a briny pool

level (4 slots): detect magic, disguise self, shield, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): blur, invisibility, ray of enfeeblement 3rd level (3 slots): clairvoyance, lightning bolt, sending 4th level (3 slots): confusion, hallucinatory terrain 5th level (2 slots): telekinesis, wall of force

Giantkind

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. The Many Meanings of “Giant” The word “giant” has multiple meanings in English and in the rules of D&D, opening the possibility of some confusion. As a rule, when this book talks about “giants

make sure it’s very clear what is being talked about. All the giants are creatures of the Giant type, as are cyclopes, ettins, fomorians, ogres, and trolls. But that latter group of creatures is not

Low City

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

wererat named Maya. Xenotermination, Ltd. This small group of highly capable combat specialists and spellcasters makes a living by hiring themselves out to capture or kill formidable Wildspace creatures

to visit the building where the present members of the group house themselves. HISTORIC ENCLAVES The Rock has several neighborhoods that started as enclaves for immigrants who arrived in large

Low City

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

wererat named Maya. Xenotermination, Ltd. This small group of highly capable combat specialists and spellcasters makes a living by hiring themselves out to capture or kill formidable Wildspace creatures

to visit the building where the present members of the group house themselves. HISTORIC ENCLAVES The Rock has several neighborhoods that started as enclaves for immigrants who arrived in large

Stand and Fight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Stand and Fight If the characters stand and fight, or if the drow catch them, they’re in for a tough battle. Ilvara alone is a challenge for a group of 8th-level characters, and she is accompanied by

pursue the characters for 1 hour before their armor and weapons are destroyed by the sunlight. Asha chooses the confusion of combat as the moment to betray Ilvara, attacking while the elder

Mind Flayer

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

. Solitary mind flayers are likely rogues and outcasts. Most illithids belong to a colony of sibling mind flayers devoted to an elder brain — a massive brain-like being that resides in a briny pool

level (4 slots): detect magic, disguise self, shield, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): blur, invisibility, ray of enfeeblement 3rd level (3 slots): clairvoyance, lightning bolt, sending 4th level (3 slots): confusion, hallucinatory terrain 5th level (2 slots): telekinesis, wall of force

Stand and Fight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Stand and Fight If the characters stand and fight, or if the drow catch them, they’re in for a tough battle. Ilvara alone is a challenge for a group of 8th-level characters, and she is accompanied by

pursue the characters for 1 hour before their armor and weapons are destroyed by the sunlight. Asha chooses the confusion of combat as the moment to betray Ilvara, attacking while the elder

Sinister Sunbeams

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

through the woods, the characters must succeed on three DC 14 group Dexterity checks to avoid crossing the sunbeams. Each character gains a +2 bonus to their check if a ranger or druid is with the

. Arboreal fungus releases a cloud of confusion spores. The character must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or have disadvantage on the next ability check they make. A torrent of falling

Sinister Sunbeams

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

through the woods, the characters must succeed on three DC 14 group Dexterity checks to avoid crossing the sunbeams. Each character gains a +2 bonus to their check if a ranger or druid is with the

. Arboreal fungus releases a cloud of confusion spores. The character must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or have disadvantage on the next ability check they make. A torrent of falling

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

roam the dungeon, add them to your notes as possible special encounters. If necessary, Syranna covertly helps such creatures move about the dungeon to add to the confusion and to aid the overall mission

roll this result while no special encounters exist, then the group has an encounter of your choice. Treasure The adventure has some treasure built in, but the characters might be able to find more

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

roam the dungeon, add them to your notes as possible special encounters. If necessary, Syranna covertly helps such creatures move about the dungeon to add to the confusion and to aid the overall mission

roll this result while no special encounters exist, then the group has an encounter of your choice. Treasure The adventure has some treasure built in, but the characters might be able to find more

Ethereal Plane

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Deep Ethereal, one typically needs a Plane Shift spell, a Gate spell, or a magical portal. Visitors to the Deep Ethereal are engulfed by roiling mist. Scattered throughout the plane are curtains of

. Roll 1d20 and consult the Ether Cyclone table to determine the effect on all creatures in the vicinity. Ether Cyclone 1d20 Effect 1–12 Extended journey. Each character in a group traveling

Orc Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, conveniently configured to provide every group of worshipers with appropriate quarters, and it is accessible from the surface through only one well-guarded passageway. Main Chamber The warriors that

their differences or engage in contests of strength. War Chief’s Quarters Adjacent to the main chamber is the room where the war chief resides, holds council, and hands out blessings or punishments

Emerald Enclave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Mielikki named Jeryth Phaulkon. Jeryth, the only member of her family who currently resides at Phaulkonmere, manifests as a disembodied female voice that can be heard by anyone in the villa gardens. She

power in Waterdeep. Rumor has it a group of them are hiding in the Yawning Portal. Root them out and rid the city of them if you can.” The characters need to confront “Bonnie” the doppelganger and, with

Orc Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, conveniently configured to provide every group of worshipers with appropriate quarters, and it is accessible from the surface through only one well-guarded passageway. Main Chamber The warriors that

their differences or engage in contests of strength. War Chief’s Quarters Adjacent to the main chamber is the room where the war chief resides, holds council, and hands out blessings or punishments

Emerald Enclave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Mielikki named Jeryth Phaulkon. Jeryth, the only member of her family who currently resides at Phaulkonmere, manifests as a disembodied female voice that can be heard by anyone in the villa gardens. She

power in Waterdeep. Rumor has it a group of them are hiding in the Yawning Portal. Root them out and rid the city of them if you can.” The characters need to confront “Bonnie” the doppelganger and, with

Eyes of Blood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Eyes of Blood After the characters have engaged with the local festival as much as they please, the character who has the highest passive Wisdom (Perception) score notices a group of celebrants

to tend to the wounded. The farmers are known to many in the crowd, prompting confusion over their strange appearance and what caused them to attack. Talk of curses begins to spread. Investigating the

Ulitharid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

elder brain to be insufferable, it breaks off from the colony, taking a group of mind flayers with it, and forms a new colony. After the death of the ulitharid’s body, mind flayers place its brain in a

will: detect thoughts, levitate 1/day each: confusion, dominate monster, eyebite, feeblemind, mass suggestion, plane shift (self only), project image, scrying, telekinesis Actions Tentacles

Boros Angels

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

companies of mortal soldiers from above or fly ahead of roc-mounted skyknights. They don’t shy away from the blood, pain, and confusion of combat; rather, they immerse themselves in the shifting tides

a group of guildless rebels, Nevena has distanced herself from the Boros Legion’s leadership and independently pursues her own vision of justice and punishment. Nevena’s willful independence is a

Day 3: The Howling Hatred

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

allowing him or her to ride it. The giant vulture attacks the character if the check fails. The cult fanatics are named Amarath and N’von. They speak for the rest of the group and claim to speak on behalf

sprinkled with dust must succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw or be affected by a confusion spell. 91–00 The creature sprinkled with dust becomes invisible for 1 hour. Any equipment it is wearing or

Wailing Battlefield

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

umber hulk stokes confusion with its gaze and tries to pick off stragglers at the fringes of the fight. The frantic mezzoloths fight to the death, but the umber hulk flees if the mezzoloths are

, Nellik and her unit of nine mezzoloths served an arcanaloth named Ashripask. Ashripask led the group into many dangerous locations, including several lore-filled locations in the Far Realm, like the