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Troglodyte Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

in a frenzy. Troglodytes make little and build less, scavenging their possessions from their prey. They understand the value of metal weapons and armor, and fight among one another for the right to

in the Abyss. Laogzed offers the troglodytes nothing in return except aspiration, for it is the dream of his troglodyte worshipers to become as well-fed and wearily content as he seems to be.

6. Annam's Temple

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

room’s center. In their outstretched arms, five of the giants hold weapons — gifts for their All-Father. Only the frost giant statue is unarmed. The archway can be further described as follows: The

archway is 40 feet wide and 40 feet tall. Six different runes are carved into it, each one inlaid with mithral, and a glowing mist fills the arch. Niches in the walls on either side of it contain empty

17. Armory

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

17. Armory A gaping hole in the roof exposes this armory to the elements. Very few weapons are stored here at present. Shelves to the north lie mostly bare, and a poorly maintained weapon rack

Dragongleam, is enchanted with 10 charges of a daylight spell for use in twilight or dark forest underbrush. The command phrase is “Tiamat’s eyes shine,” written in Draconic runes on the spear’s cross guard.

17. Armory

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

17. Armory A gaping hole in the roof exposes this armory to the elements. Few weapons are stored here at present. Shelves to the north lie mostly bare, and a poorly maintained weapon rack standing

Dragongleam, is enchanted with 10 charges of a daylight spell for use in twilight or dark forest underbrush. The command phrase is “Tiamat’s eyes shine,” written in Draconic runes on the spear’s cross guard.

Arrival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

of the gulch, a large glowing purple moonstone, carved into the form of a dwarf, stands on a rocky ledge. Glowing purple runes, etched into the ground and walls of the gulch, encircle the moonstone

. Another gnomish figure rests, unmoving, with his back against the moonstone. Bones, bits of armor, and weapons are scattered around him.

Star Forge Adventures

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

Star Forge Adventures Here are sample adventure hooks to bring characters to the Star Forge or to give them missions to pursue there. A Star Is Reborn Thieves damaged the Giant runes stabilizing the

Elemental Fire Encounters tables (see chapter 3) into the surrounding area. Unless the runes are repaired, the star threatens to consume the region—or perhaps the whole world. Forging a Throne A dwarf smith

5. Small Hall

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

, and they attack creatures that enter the hall with weapons drawn. Treasure The freestanding suits of elven armor are warded with freezing runes that can be detected with a successful DC 20 Wisdom

5. Small Hall

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

, and they attack creatures that enter the hall with weapons drawn. Treasure The freestanding suits of elven armor are warded with freezing runes that can be detected with a successful DC 20 Wisdom

The Giant Lords

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

ranches, farmsteads, and orchards have been pillaged. Not content with the amount of food hoarded thus far, Guh’s mates move to attack nearby settlements and plunder their fields and storehouses. Thane

grants immortality to its wearer, was last seen in the possession of a human adventurer (and former Harper) named Artus Cimber. Guided by magical runes of tracking, Storvald plans to find the ring and

Undead Forces

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

time, which could complicate things, but also provide some memorable moments. Sword Wraith Platoon. When an adventurer enters the circle of moon runes, the bits of bone, armor, and weapons fly together

The Hexblade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

warlocks create weapons that emulate those formed in the Shadowfell. Others forgo such arms, content to weave the dark magic of that plane into their spellcasting. Because the Raven Queen is known to

The Hexblade You have made your pact with a mysterious entity from the Shadowfell — a force that manifests in sentient magic weapons carved from the stuff of shadow. The mighty sword Blackrazor is

10. Royal Armory

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

gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 9 on level 5, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. Armor and

Weapons The racks contain a total of twenty suits of dwarf-sized scale mail, twenty battleaxes, twenty war picks, and twenty steel shields emblazoned with the symbol of Dumathoin. All the equipment

Warlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

spells the warlock knows. Does the Eyes of the Rune Keeper invocation work on magical runes? Eyes of the Rune Keeper lets you read any form of writing, including the linguistic meaning of a rune, if any

you create a melee weapon out of nothing. Whenever you do so, you determine the weapon’s form, choosing from the melee weapon options in the Weapons table in the Player’s Handbook. For example, you

Xen'drik

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Xen’drik In Xen’drik, you could... Seek to destroy ancient mystical weapons before they fall into the hands of villains. Battle savage giants in the ruins of their ancient cities. Match wits with

items are constantly being introduced in new sourcebooks and online content. One option is for a DM to limit access to some or all of this new material. If a player wants to use a spell from

Dragonmarked NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

d12 NPC 1 A renegade from House Cannith arms a group of bandits with fearsome elemental-bound weapons to prey on caravans as well as facilities belonging to other houses. 2 A gang from the League of

other while spying on local nobility. 10 An heir of House Sivis starts blackmailing people based on the content of intercepted messages. 11 A bounty hunter of House Tharashk hunts one of the characters

1. On Your Mark! Get Set! Go!

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

magic mouth speaks the following words in Common before disappearing: “Welcome to the Obstacle Course! Place all weapons and magic items in the carts for safekeeping. You won’t need them. Hurry! Time

trap, an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”) appears in the air between the two southern statues a split second after the creature disappears, and at the same moment a booming voice shouts, “Teleported

Poor Devil: Thavius Kreeg

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

shackles to the far wall. The walls of his cell are covered with blasphemous runes that glow with an infernal red light. The pitiable figure in the cell is Thavius Kreeg, now an amnizu. If the

will set him free, but until then he’s content to wallow in self-pity. He didn’t expect to end up in the Nine Hells so soon. See chapter 5 for more information on how to roleplay the devil Thavius

8. The Fate of Falkir's Fist

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

. Most of their armor and weapons are damaged beyond repair. Falkir Gravelfist and his band perished at the foot of a mirror gate that would have been their salvation — had they a magic wand to activate

“Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 26d on level 1, in the closest

Drow

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

parties to the surface to capture humanoids under cover of darkness, bringing them back to their cities to be tortured into submission. Beyond those occasional excursions, the drow are content to remain

from stone, they empower their weapons, create dangerous new magic items, and summon demons from the Abyss. Drow spellcasters are supremely arrogant and never hesitate to use their magic in the most

Karrnathi Undead Soldier

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

little resemblance to the people they were in life. These undead are content to stand motionless and silent for days. They show no emotion, and certainly no mercy or compassion. Undead soldiers kill any

the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the soldier drops to 1 hit point instead. Actions Multiattack. The soldier attacks three times with one of its weapons. Longsword

Keranos's Influence

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

of birthing new ideas into the world. Furthering the act of creating—be it ideas, weapons, art, or magic—is what matters most. Keranos’s Goals For good or ill, Keranos exists as a disruptive force

mortals. His blasts of lightning set house and forest ablaze, thus rendering the soil clear for new life and new creations. His is a vision he alone is equipped to see. He is content to watch his divine

The Prize

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble

the entry, and you can read the box text below as it is. If they’re not surprised, they are in a defensive formation with weapons drawn, and the centipede is at the front of the formation. You can

playing a character included with the adventure. If you have fewer than four players or more than six players, the content might be too difficult or too easy. For this encounter, make the following

Silent Sound Lighthouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

renovations. Evidence of a fight from many days ago is spread across the grounds, including slashed canvas and broken weapons. Mundane furniture and gear fills the tents, along with kegs of ale, casks

, and both wear ornate collars of silvery metal. Each stands within a square scribed onto the floor, ten feet on a side and edged with runes. The rune-marked boundaries appear to push the creatures back

Troglodyte

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

or hesitation, other troglodytes attack and eat it in a frenzy. Troglodytes make little and build less, scavenging their possessions from their prey. They understand the value of metal weapons and

-fed and wearily content as he seems to be. “Smells like an orc’s loincloth in here!” — Last words of Arlax Hammermantle, dwarf spelunker Troglodyte Medium humanoid (troglodyte), chaotic evil

Inside the Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

thieves’ tools. Also, the doors and windows have an AC of 12 and break with 25 points of damage. Magical runes, as per the glyph of warding spell, protect the cloak room and barn doors. If the party

opens the doors without first removing or disabling the runes, they take thunder damage as per the spell. A window at the back of the inn on the second floor is open (see “The Upstairs” below). A

Woods Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

demon worshiper.” (Partially true; Xanthe is referring to Ivlis, the former priest) Occult Ritual Eventually, you come across an eerie statue in a forest clearing. Strange runes are etched into

refuses. Completing the Ritual. If the characters join the ritual—or observe it without drawing attention—the statue’s runes begin to glow with an eerie red light. After 10 minutes, the sky darkens

40. Music Hall

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

pillars to the north to take stock of the new arrivals. Then they sneak off to area 15a to alert the duergar there. They avoid confrontation in this room. In addition to their weapons and armor, these

“Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 2b on level 11, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. Instruments Any inspection of the room

2. Giants' Lodge

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

looking toward the southeast contains a wooden brace supporting an ancient red dragon’s horn that the frost giants have etched with runes and made into a musical instrument. The horn weighs 450 pounds. Only

worth 250 gp and weighs 50 pounds. 2E. Armory This room is in shambles. Weapon racks lie broken on the floor, while others cling precariously to the walls, still clutching old spears and javelins. The giants of Ostoria crafted these weapons, which fall apart if handled.

Abyssal Prisons

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

hall are scorched. Cracks in the panels reveal bare stone. Three mystic circles have been scribed in the floor, each edged with rough runes. Locked Doors. These steel double doors are locked. Tarul

orb is part of the mystic circle trap. Mystic Circle Trap. The circles are magical but misleadingly so. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check reveals that hidden among gibberish runes are

Rigus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

stacked rings festooned with banners of war. Advanced siege weapons are anchored to their angular battlements. Soldiers rise at the crack of dawn to the punctual call of brass horns, filling the gate

elevator that comprises Rigus’s penultimate ring. The platform responds only to the Crown Generals, who can lower the district—along with armies and weapons of war—to the gate chamber. Nicknamed the

10. Caves of the River Coven

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

damages the cauldron, an elder rune materializes above it (see “Elder Runes”). Draw from the Elder Runes Deck (see appendix B) to determine which rune appears. The elder rune targets a random creature

Dexterity check. Two prisoners are chained here when the characters arrive: an unarmed goblin named Lerk and a 13-year-old boy named Delvin Stormshore (CG male Illuskan human commoner with no weapons

Quest: Official Errands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

preserve the peace within its walls and ensure its citizens are content. “I’d like you to visit a few businesses within the keep and help their owners with any odd jobs they might have. I recently

Elandra. Rumors “Every night, the tavern hosts a rowdy little drinking game with prizes. It’s not for me.” (True) “Kalista, the keep’s blacksmith, doesn’t sell weapons to adventurers. If you want to

Grimskalle Locations (G8-G14)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

holding greataxes. Runes are carved into the door’s surface. The runes on the door, written in the Dwarvish script, read as follows: In ice and blood, our folk are born. To our great queen, we

frost giant skeleton wielding a rusty anchor. The pinpricks of light in their eye sockets brighten as they register your presence. The weapons of these two frost giant skeletons deal bludgeoning

Circle of the Shepherd

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

sacred to the fey. Many of these druids are happiest far from cities and towns, content to spend their days in the company of animals and the fey creatures of the wilds. Members of this circle become

it has. The damage from its natural weapons is considered magical for the purpose of overcoming immunity and resistance to nonmagical attacks and damage. Guardian Spirit Beginning at 10th level, your

Tale of Tragedy and Terror

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

history. The content seems factual, but the language is extravagantly dramatic. Vermeillon, established after settlers discovered a platinum vein in the mountainside, did a booming business in both

villagers tried to protect themselves by sleeping with weapons and taking shifts on watch, but nothing changed. Traveling in groups didn’t help, since a companion might vanish while even briefly out of

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