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Acquisitions Incorporated
resembles a massive version of its namesake bird, this creature is a unique form of avian insect. Seen up close, it can easily be discerned from any other giant bird by its insectoid maw, its four-clawed
establish lairs of their own.
Unknown and Inscrutable. The mindset of these intelligent yet alien creatures is a mystery, but some who have encountered them relate that they are quick to hold a grudge. For
Pipes of the Sewers
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You must be proficient with wind instruments to use these pipes. While you are attuned to the pipes, ordinary rat;rats and Giant Rat;giant rats are indifferent toward you and will not attack you
another creature's control comes within 30 feet of you while you are playing the pipes, you can make a Charisma check contested by the swarm's Wisdom check. If you lose the contest, the swarm behaves as
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
; they’re more inclined to tie their victims to saplings and slowly roast them over a fire, or put them in a giant cook pot to make stew. Fortunately for the prisoners, the kobolds’ almost
moves its tribe to another area, ceding the contested territory to its more successful neighbors.
As demonstrated by their hatred of gnomes, kobolds have a persecution complex and easily take offense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
does so if it succeeds on a Strength (Athletics) check contested by the target’s Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check (the target chooses the ability to use). When the giant appears, it
below). Natural light illuminates a rising tunnel to the northwest that leads to a high ledge overlooking the canyon. This cave contains a stone giant that has gained the benefits of the Olach Morrah
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
Encountering Ignis If the characters aren’t trying to be stealthy as they move about the house, Ignis, the neutral good fire giant currently inside the barn, comes to investigate the newcomers
. Otherwise, the characters must hide and succeed on a DC 16 group Dexterity (Stealth) check to avoid attracting her attention. Negotiating with Ignis Ignis speaks only Giant, but she is intelligent and can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Dark Fantasy Plots Adventures in dark fantasy domains involve unlikely or reluctant heroes (or rival villains) striking back against the evil at work in the land. This might involve taking on a world
individuals.
2 Seal a portal to a demonic realm that opens within the mouth of an innocent acolyte.
3 Cure a virus turning people into shadows.
4 Mount a defense against the swarm of giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
25. School Supplies Braziers. Roaring green flames erupt from a pair of 8-foot-tall stone braziers shaped like giant chalices. The flames keep this 20-foot-high room hot, dry, and lit. (The braziers
presenting a written note from the headmaster. If such a note is presented, the spectators study it closely; they can recognize a forgery with a successful Wisdom (Perception) check contested by the forger’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
details of the mine from Sildar Hallwinter, a character who succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (History) check can relate the information from the first two paragraphs of chapter 1. Elmina also
reluctantly admits that the Redbrands are making it hard on everyone, shaking down local businesses and flouting the townmaster’s authority. She knows that the Redbrands frequent the Sleeping Giant tap house.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Multiverse. Roll a d10 if you don’t have that book. *See chapter 6. Storm Giant Encounters The Storm Giant Encounters table includes storm giants as well as creatures that relate to or resonate with
storm giant themes. Storm giants usually remain solitary, but they can get tangled in events that relate to prophecies and omens. These encounters might happen anywhere, at any time, and can be a sign on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Pipes of the Sewers Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement) You must be proficient with wind instruments to use these pipes. While you are attuned to the pipes, ordinary rats and giant rats are
contested by the swarm’s Wisdom check. If you lose the contest, the swarm behaves as it normally would and can’t be swayed by the pipes’ music for the next 24 hours. If you win the contest, the swarm is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
it. On a failure, a character mistakes it for a real giant spider. This place is a shrine to Lolth, the drow’s spider goddess, and also serves as quarters for Asha, the junior priestess. She tends the
is a giant spider trained and kept by the priestesses. The cushions give the spider sufficient concealment to hide from anyone entering the tower from the front. A character must succeed on a Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Pipes of the Sewers Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement) You must be proficient with wind instruments to use these pipes. While you are attuned to the pipes, ordinary rats and giant rats are
contested by the swarm’s Wisdom check. If you lose the contest, the swarm behaves as it normally would and can’t be swayed by the pipes’ music for the next 24 hours. If you win the contest, the swarm is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
The Giant Tongue The language that giants share is one of the few remnants from their once-grand empire. Over time it has fragmented into many dialects, and each type has its own distinctive accent
, but giants of different types can generally understand one another. Any non-giant who learns the Giant language can converse with all types of giants, but giants sometimes have a hard time hearing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
middle of this frost-glazed room stands a nine-foot-tall table of carved stone surrounded by three giant-sized chairs, also carved from stone. A fat iron cauldron etched with runes rests upon the table
. On the floor in the far corner sits a large iron chest.
If an alarm has not been raised and the stone giants are present, add: A male stone giant gazes into the cauldron while a female stone giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
middle of this frost-glazed room stands a nine-foot-tall table of carved stone surrounded by three giant-sized chairs, also carved from stone. A fat iron cauldron etched with runes rests upon the table
. On the floor in the far corner sits a large iron chest. If an alarm has not been raised and the stone giants are present, add: A male stone giant gazes into the cauldron while a female stone giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
revealing her location. Any character who peers up through the hole in the ceiling can spot Kella lurking in the shadows with a successful Wisdom (Perception) check contested by Kella’s Dexterity
the guise of a traveling monk and is waiting for Zhentarim reinforcements to arrive (see the “Seven Snakes” section). She had nothing to do with the cloud giant attack, but she intends to take over the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Hallwinter, a character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (History) check can relate the information from the first two paragraphs of the “Background” section at the start of the adventure. Barthen
how business is going, the shopkeeper tells them that the Redbrands are making it hard on everyone, shaking down local businesses and flouting the townmaster’s authority. If the characters seem of a mind to do something about it, he tells them that the Redbrands frequent the Sleeping Giant tap house.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
rolling on the table below, or choose an encounter. Mere of Dead Men Encounters d12 Encounter 1–2 Bullywugs (2 or 3 per character) 3 Crocodiles (2 per character) 4 Giant frogs (2 per character) 5
Giant lizards (2 per character) 6 Giant spiders (1 per character) 7–8 Lizardfolk (3 per 2 characters) 9 Quicksand 10 Shambling mound 11 Will-o’-wisps (3) 12 Yuan-ti hunting party (see below) Bullywugs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
rolling on the table below, or choose an encounter. Mere of Dead Men Encounters d12 Encounter 1–2 Bullywugs (2 or 3 per character) 3 Crocodiles (2 per character) 4 Giant frogs (2 per character) 5
Giant lizards (2 per character) 6 Giant spiders (1 per character) 7–8 Lizardfolk (3 per 2 characters) 9 Quicksand 10 Shambling mound 11 Will-o’-wisps (3) 12 Yuan-ti hunting party (see below
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Silversong Lake Mist gathers at the banks of a shimmering lake. Near its center, a mermaid lounges in a giant bowl, singing a glorious, haunting song that captivates spectators on the lakeshore. In
Number of Feathers Characters who try to identify the hecklers can spot Kettlesteam in her current guise with a successful Wisdom (Perception) check contested by the kenku’s Charisma (Deception) check. See
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
alcove contains a chipped and worn statue of a female drow riding a giant lizard. The tip of the lizard’s tail has broken off and is missing. (The statue is inanimate and nonmagical.)
The bone devil
is reluctant to take on a well-armed band of adventurers, since the outcome is likely to conflict with its goals of survival and escape. If the characters are willing to free it from the confines of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Dragonfly Rides Huge lily pads rest on the surface of a pool glistening with phosphorescent algae. Giant dragonflies use the lily pads as landing platforms, buzzing loudly overhead with wings as
ticket punch. There are eight giant dragonflies (see appendix C), which are trained to fly their riders in a lazy figure eight around the carnival’s thoroughfare, at a height of 20 feet. A character who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
9. Contested Caves The drow of House Freth maintain a tenuous hold over these caves. Their defenses are tested daily by troglodytes, trolls, and infiltrators loyal to House Auvryndar. 9a. Hidden
giant spiders). At the midpoint of the cavern, a fat troll rendered permanently invisible by Halaster’s magic is feasting on one of the spider corpses.
The drow, Eilthymmar and Zaztorrl, serve House
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the characters and begins shadowing them, attempting to remain unseen. Characters keeping an eye out for trouble spot the drow with a successful Wisdom (Perception) check contested by the drow’s
. Each wave of reinforcements consists of 2d4 drow plus 1d4 giant spiders that crawl down from rooftops. Drow Priestess of Lolth A drow priestess of Lolth accompanied by a drow elite warrior and 2d4 drow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
gargoyle. A character disguised as Halaster can make a Charisma (Deception) check contested by the golems’ Wisdom (Insight) check, with advantage on the check if the portrayal is particularly
.
Fungus. A patch of glowing fungus sprouts from the east wall.
Giant Snail. In the northern part of the cave lurks Haungharassk, a magical snail as large as an elephant, with a shell of gleaming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
more about the Twisted Caverns, the slaad warns them about the ropers in area 6. Also, it has struck up a friendship with the “two-headed giant” in area 2 and urges the characters to speak with it
pilfer one with a successful Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check contested by the slaad’s Wisdom (Perception) check. Potion of Comprehension. When you drink this potion, you gain the effect of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
). Standing in front of the double doors are two female drow elite warriors that do the same. Zilchyn Q’Leptin. Sitting on a zurkhwood bench under the giant zurkhwood mushroom is a male drow mage named
, he attempts to steal something from one randomly determined party member. Far from being a skilled thief, Zilch must succeed at a Dexterity check contested by the passive Wisdom (Perception) scores of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
. Fyreen Fyreen is a volcanic world despoiled by dragons. The planet’s remaining resources are hotly contested, giving rise to tyrants. Temperatures on Fyreen plunged dramatically after the sun
is home to a nation of highly intelligent but xenophobic yeti, among other things. Nine Moons of En En was a spherical air body—a titanic gas giant. It is said that the primordials used the gases of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
characters’ lives if they lend a helping hand. Someone who makes a successful Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the dragon’s Charisma (Deception) check discerns that she has no intention of keeping
escape from Arveiaturace, help arrives in the form of a verbeeg longstrider (see appendix C) named Tinjong, who lives in a seaside cave about a mile away. A nine-foot-tall giant in thick walrus hide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, Mirran and Nym. Mirran is singing, while Nym provides instrumental accompaniment by tapping on the crab’s shell with a pair of whalebone mallets. Mirran and Nym have the statistics of a storm giant, with
several high-ranking visitors: a cloud giant count named Vaal (neutral evil), a fire giant duchess named Tartha (lawful evil), a frost giant jarl named Hellenhild (neutral evil), and a stone giant thane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
skittish, ill-bred, and unkempt male human in his thirties named Kavil Mereshanter. Kavil is a mage, with these changes: Kavil is neutral evil. He speaks Dwarvish, Common, Giant, and Undercommon. Kavil was
spellbook, though Kavil is unaware of this.) As Netherskull’s appointed biographer, Kavil is expected to earn the death tyrant’s trust, but Netherskull trusts no wizard, and has been reluctant to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Giant. They relate the same information as Heldalf, but add that they wish Ralvald would give up his impossible quest to defeat Challidax. D5: Ralvald’s Retreat A wide river crosses this cavern
until the characters approach the beast, a Neutral Frost Giant named Heldalf sits on a stool behind the Mammoth, combing out the pack animal’s tangled fur. Heldalf is Indifferent to the characters and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Elminster doesn’t reveal what happened to Gromph, for he’s reluctant to divulge too much information about the future. If the characters press him for details, Elminster says only that many great
male stone giant from an ancient past, Yauln came to Gravenhollow to seek answers on whether his clan should enter an alliance with the bearer of the Cairngorm Crown (see chapter 4, “Gracklstugh”).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
of snow into this open room, set into the back of which is an alcove that holds a 25-foot-tall statue of Thrym carved from glacial ice. The image looks like a powerfully built male frost giant with
statues that once depicted frost giant jarls — Storvald’s ancestors. When the white dragons took over the temple, they broke off the statues’ heads and dropped them in the sea. Patches of ice (see the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
The Morkoth The Morkoth (shown on map 11.2) is a bizarre-looking yet seaworthy vessel with a hull that resembles a giant squid. As it plies the Trackless Sea, the top of the forward stabilizing fin
awake cultists are manning the ballistae or keeping an eye on the storm giant prisoner. For ballista rules and statistics, see the “Siege Equipment” section in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide