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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
16, 17, 18. Prisoner Pens Prisoners captured by the cult have been held in these dark, filthy chambers pending the day of the ritual and their eventual sacrifice. Two groups of guards patrol these
areas while the prisoners are here, each consisting of 1 dragonwing, 2 dragonclaws, and 1 guard drake. See appendix D for these creatures' statistics. If the characters pass this way while the
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individuals in a group typically number fewer than a dozen, consisting of siblings and their mates as well as a handful of offspring and an elder or two. A gang lives in and around a small enclosure
bugbears recognize two other gods, both of which they disdain and fear: Maglubiyet and Skiggaret.
Maglubiyet, the leader of the goblinoid pantheon, forced both brothers to submit to his rule, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
16, 17, 18. Prisoner Pens Prisoners captured by the cult have been held in these dark, filthy chambers pending the day of the ritual and their eventual sacrifice. Two groups of guards patrol these
areas while the prisoners are here, each consisting of 1 dragonwing, 2 dragonclaws, and 1 guard drake. See appendix D for these creatures’ statistics. If the characters pass this way while the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
scorpions 18–20 2d4 phase spiders 21–25 A desert caravan consisting of 1d6 merchants (nobles) with 2d6 guards 26–27 1d6 + 1 couatls 28–30 1d4 fire elementals 31–32 1 hobgoblin captain with 3d10 + 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Before the door can be repaired, a second group of raiders consisting of two guards, three cultists, and three kobolds attacks. These foes can come from outside the keep, or they might be a group of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Wandering Encounters The streets of Greenest are overrun by forces consisting of cultists and acolytes accompanied by monstrous allies: kobolds with ambush drakes (see appendix D) and giant lizards
Encounters d8 Encounter 1 6 kobolds 2 3 kobolds and 1 ambush drake (see appendix D) 3 6 cultists 4 4 cultists and 1 guard 5 2 cultists and 1 acolyte* 6 3 guards and 1 acolyte* 7 1d6 townsfolk being hunted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
mage; also see “Thornwell’s Offer,” above). The district is policed by a poorly trained militia consisting of some two hundred guards (LE humans) led by ten officers (LE human bandit captains) and one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
. Before the door can be repaired, a second group of raiders consisting of two guards, three cultists, and three kobolds attacks. These foes can come from outside the keep, or they might be a group of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Wandering Encounters The streets of Greenest are overrun by forces consisting of cultists and acolytes accompanied by monstrous allies: kobolds with ambush drakes (see appendix D) and giant lizards
d8 Encounter 1 6 kobolds 2 3 kobolds and 1 ambush drake (see appendix D) 3 6 cultists 4 4 cultists and 1 guard 5 2 cultists and 1 acolyte* 6 3 guards and 1 acolyte* 7 1d6 townsfolk being hunted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
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
, the guards shout loud enough to put the camp on alert (see “Camp Roster” below). Reghed nomads, regardless of clan or tribe, try to capture intruders rather than kill them, giving the chieftain (or king
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
area of the docks around the three ships is patrolled by two groups of Dran Enterprises operatives, each consisting of four guards and four mastiffs. Crates and equipment piled along the docks can
number of failure points, each time the party earns a failure point, you gain a pool of two guards. You can add one or more guards from your pool to any scene within the “Portal Nexus” section of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
homes. Terms like “Gondgater” and “Dragongater” are widely understood as neighborhood identities, and are also understood as a way of eliding more troublesome connections. The Watch guards gates leading
to the Upper City, while the Flaming Fist oversees the rest. Guards assigned to Baldur’s Gate and Black Dragon Gate stay at sharp attention and seldom accept bribes. Those assigned to the smaller and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
homes. Terms like “Gondgater” and “Dragongater” are widely understood as neighborhood identities, and are also understood as a way of eliding more troublesome connections. The Watch guards gates leading
to the Upper City, while the Flaming Fist oversees the rest. Guards assigned to Baldur’s Gate and Black Dragon Gate stay at sharp attention and seldom accept bribes. Those assigned to the smaller and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Conversing with the Emperor With a few imperious words, the White Jade Emperor (lawful neutral, hill dwarf noble) dismisses everyone except his guards. As the crowd disperses, Secretary Wei remains
from area S4 The potions of longevity the characters found in the Old City A gold dragon scale from area S4 Zhong Yin’s confession also counts as a piece of evidence, but the spy is reluctant to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
significant edge in a fight, it also saddles them with a critical tactical challenge. Sahuagin affected by Blood Frenzy are at best reluctant to disengage from combat. Rather than withdraw in the
face of defeat and find reinforcements, they might instead press the attack.
As an optional rule to reflect this ferocity, a sahuagin that comes within 30 feet of a hostile creature that doesn’t have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
” above) as a lich. Lady Ushien Stormbanner (female Tethyrian human knight of Tyr) oversees Summit Hall. Veterans, many of them scarred and grim, train novices and instruct them in the moral “Rule of the
can turn to the Knights of Samular to recruit guards for locations they’ve cleared or other “off camera” needs for low-level soldiers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Thronehold Capital: Throneport Hallmarks: Entertainers, international intrigue, spies After forging a united kingdom, Galifar I realized early on that the crown could not rule from one of the
largely abandoned. A special detachment of House Deneith guards, the Throne Wardens, remained in place to protect the castle, but all government functions ceased with the collapse of the Kingdom of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
and oppression throughout the world, and guards against hypocrisy within its own borders. For a time, Kynaios and Tiro ruled Meletis, striving to govern in accordance with the highest philosophical
and ethical principles, which ultimately led them to relinquish their power and establish a philosopher-led republic. After the kings’ deaths, the council of scholars known as the Twelve took up rule of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
presides over life and the living Neb, who guards the path of the dead Oru, who orders the heavens and all beneath Ousa, who controls death and the dead Sek, who heals the sick and cultivates life Sute
worshiped a true deity that offers the death domain. Despite their distinct roles, traditions, and places within the lives of Har’Akir’s people, these gods are all especially aloof, cryptic, morbid, and supportive of the pharaoh’s rule.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
characters don’t proclaim that they’re investigating the Lantern Ghost case, the militia guards are fairly friendly toward them. (It’s their policy not to antagonize powerful-looking strangers.) If the guards
realize what the party is up to, they immediately suspect the characters are out to make them look bad. In that case, they become surly and tight-lipped. All the militia guards have been assured by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the goods they found beneath the city inventoried. If anyone later claims to be the rightful owner of any of the loot, a magistrate might rule that the goods belong to the original owner instead of the
coming out of the tunnels bruised and bloodied. Plus, she’s already bribed the two City Watch guards, Orvis Torval and Rosko Bosh, to “take a walk,” so neither is on hand during the attack. Captain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
they have no recollection of the afterlife. Governance and Growth San Citlán is governed by the Trecena, a council consisting of thirteen elected representatives. The ability to vote for these
her rule indefinitely. Names Those native to San Citlán often have up to three names: a given name and two family surnames, inherited from their parents. The following are common names in San Citlán
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
their characters. Dungeons & Dragons is about imagination and coming together to tell a story as a group. Let the players participate in the storytelling.
Be consistent. If you decide that a rule
reluctant to speak up, remember to ask them what their characters are doing.
Be fair. Use your powers as Dungeon Master only for good. Treat the rules and the players in a fair and impartial manner.
Pay
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Zhents learn that some of Lady Nandar’s guards are holed up in the keep, they urge friendly characters to dispose of the guards. Similarly, if the characters are on friendly terms with the guards in the
keep, the guards ask the characters to save the village from Zhentarim occupation. The characters are under no obligation to rid Nightstone of Kella Darkhope and the Seven Snakes. If they defeat the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Tyr’s faith in the previous center of his operations — is only further proof, to some, that Neverember deserves to rule Neverwinter. As yet, Castle Never remains a dangerous ruin, but Neverember has
replaced by respectable, local guards who have a personal interest in the defense of Neverwinter. This public sentiment has led to some neighborhoods organizing their own makeshift militias, and the Lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
it can to prevent the adventurers from leaving with Gromph’s grimoire (see “Treasure”). The characters can bargain with the trapped or defeated demon. It is reluctant to tell them what it knows, but
total. A 6,000 gp diamond also sits on a small stand atop a workbench. It contains any creature trapped by the imprisonment spell that guards the secret door in Gromph’s Outer Sanctum. XP Awards If the party acquires Gromph’s grimoire, award each character 1,500 XP.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
soldiers (consisting of four guards and four tribal warriors) on a two-week patrol back in the direction they came from; their orders are to destroy any undead they encounter. If either request is refused
veteran). Reporting to them is a fighting force comprised of eight veterans and twenty-four guards. This is supplemented by a religious corps of six acolytes led by Sister Cyas (LG female Chondathan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
challenge the monarch for the right to rule. The grounds are 20 feet in diameter. Combatants are shackled by one wrist or ankle to a 10-foot length of chain attached to the tree. Each chain has AC 19
area D9, four armed bullywugs (neutral) come to get them and Morgort. The guards instruct the characters to choose a champion from among them to represent the group in the trial. The guards nominate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
and disappears.
“The emperor has ascended!” the priest announces. “His spirit is one with the light of Xaryxis. As his firstborn heirs, Prince Xeleth and Princess Xedalli are both in line to rule
, who is overseeing Emperor Xavan’s ascension. Watching from the perimeter of the room are twelve astral elf honor guards of various alignments. See Boo’s Astral Menagerie for the astral elves’ stat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
law, they’re just troublemakers who deserve to be run in. As another example, the guards of the Dura Bazaar have an understanding with the gang of pickpockets known as the Little Fingers. As long as the
depending on the nature of the crime and where it’s committed. As a rule, when a crime is committed in Skyway, any of the upper or middle wards, Lower Central, Lower Tavick’s Landing, or Precarious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Nobles of Borca From their decadent manors and lofty business offices, twelve prominent noble families rule over Borcan politics, industry, art, entertainment, religion, and every other aspect of
Borca on perfumes, tonics, and dozens of buildings and theaters. Countless families claim ties to the Boritsis. Dilisnya. The family defensively guards its prestige, as its wealth is based in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Narbondellyn maintains its own militia, consisting of fifty or more highly disciplined drow warriors and drow elite warriors, with one elite warrior for every ten drow warriors. In addition, an estate holds
. Development. If the characters do anything to antagonize the nobles, they order their guards to attack. If the guards are defeated, the nobles offer the party a bribe in exchange for their lives. Statue of Lolth See “Duthcloim” for more information.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
accept and love him. Tatyana hurled herself off a castle balcony to escape Strahd’s pursuit, plunging to her death. Treacherous castle guards, seizing the opportunity to rid the world of Strahd
forever, shot their master with arrows. But Strahd did not die. The Dark Powers honored the pact they had made. The sky went black as Strahd turned on the guards, his eyes blazing red. He had become a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Phoenix District meets the Haetae District. The characters might learn about Young-Gi from Chin-Hae at the Tea Shop or by speaking with Kun Ahn-Jun. Four guards at the gate to Young-Gi’s estate
(Intimidation or Persuasion) check convinces the guards to let them see Young-Gi. When the guards admit the characters, they escort the characters to the estate’s gardens. Read the following when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Naerytar over to him, and he will rule the entire Mere of Dead Men from the castle. The only obstacle he sees between himself and his goal is the castle’s current master, Dralmorrer Borngray; the notion
accompany the strangers or if the characters have any overtly cultish gear or clothing. This doesn’t mean characters can wander at will through the camp and the castle. Bullywug guards still challenge them