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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the clockwork creatures that guard the vault. But the characters are ultimately chagrined to discover that the component isn’t there, with the vault set up as a ruse to distract anyone attempting to
distraction, providing cover for an attempt to steal the orrery housing and the components the characters have obtained. Continuing across the Greypeaks, the characters reach the ruined town of Fortune
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
anger of another, they’ll have the chance to explore whether peace between the feuding dragon families is possible—or if they must resort to violence to resolve the conflict on this isle. This adventure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
protect them. Recently, your resolve has been shaken by corruption in the city guard and ruling aristocrats. Personal Goal: Rejuvenating Pilgrimage. Seeking to reinvigorate your resolve, you learned of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Helm The Watcher, He of the Unsleeping Eyes, the Vigilant One The god of vigilance and protection, Helm is seen as the epitome of the guardian, the watcher, and the guard. He is venerated by those
stairways during the Time of Troubles, preventing the gods from ascending them and continuing the chaos of that period, until the Tablets of Fate were found. Although his faith has known dark days, worship of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
activities from Constable Jute or from the physician Emil Trantor, and if they missed the trail leading from the latest murder, they might need to resort to divination or commune spells or similar magic
warehouse is well guarded, and protected at night by “vicious guard dogs” (a trio of manticores whose snarling can be heard from the street). Getting that information out of any local requires a bribe
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
guards are posted on the balcony and one guard patrols around the outside of the building at ground level. A character can avoid the notice of the exterior guards with a successful DC 12 Dexterity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Force Grey To join Force Grey, one must first become a member of the Gray Hands. An individual who has served in the City Watch or the City Guard is eligible to join, as are characters who are
Waterdeep has a problem that can’t be handled by diplomats or the city’s other armed forces, the Open Lord has the option to mobilize Force Grey. Such action is usually taken as a last resort, since
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Once you’re done describing the situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you
bookshelf. Outside combat, the characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you need it. Sometimes the players
characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s actions. In combat, everyone takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Gatekeepers The Gatekeepers are a druidic sect dedicated to protecting the natural world from unnatural forces. They battle aberrations and guard against extraplanar invasions and the release of
Wardens of the Wood, the Greensingers, and the Ashbound. Today, the Gatekeepers are one of the smaller sects, and many of the sites of their long-ago battles have been abandoned and forgotten. But some Gatekeepers still remain in the Shadow Marches and the Eldeen Reaches, continuing their vigil to this day.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
spectators can’t decide which of them should guard the meteorite, and they are anxious for someone to help resolve their dispute. The gazers were drawn to the cavern by the spectators’ argument but lack the
their telepathy to jointly reach out to the characters: An alien voice in your head says, “Mysterious outsiders! I am Spectator Greelob. This is Spectator Orlob. Each of us claims the right to guard this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, and immunity to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical weapons that aren’t made of adamantine. Destroying the arch all but dooms the project, since Zox lacks the resolve to start
. Kurlog will accept reasonable aid to complete this mission. In particular, he could use help taking down the arbalests that guard the Simulacrux. 2c. Detritus Wreckage. This section of cavern is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, the city can count on the other members of the Lords’ Alliance to come to its defense. This arrangement infuriates Amn, which is not prepared to test the alliance’s resolve. To the east, the nations of
found in the whisper-markets of Baldur’s Gate, then Candlekeep becomes a logical next stop. Adventurers are sometimes hired to guard a desperate traveler on the road south, or to guard the outrageously
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, the city can count on the other members of the Lords’ Alliance to come to its defense. This arrangement infuriates Amn, which is not prepared to test the alliance’s resolve. To the east, the nations of
found in the whisper-markets of Baldur’s Gate, then Candlekeep becomes a logical next stop. Adventurers are sometimes hired to guard a desperate traveler on the road south, or to guard the outrageously
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
last resort, Iymrith will goad Mirran and Nym into attacking the adventurers, since she knows that Uthor and his guards will quickly turn on anyone who harms his nieces. Iymrith won’t attack the
protects Serissa, who retreats to area 11 if seriously threatened. Iymrith escapes through the pool if her true nature is revealed. The hill giants stand guard outside the doors at all times. 19 10 hunter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
to collapse under our weight?
Unlike a game of make-believe, D&D gives structure to the stories, a way of determining the consequences of the adventurers’ action. Players roll dice to resolve whether
adventurers grow in might as the campaign continues. Each monster defeated, each adventure completed, and each treasure recovered not only adds to the continuing story, but also earns the adventurers new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
to collapse under our weight?
Unlike a game of make-believe, D&D gives structure to the stories, a way of determining the consequences of the adventurers’ action. Players roll dice to resolve
adventurers grow in might as the campaign continues. Each monster defeated, each adventure completed, and each treasure recovered not only adds to the continuing story, but also earns the adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Kaius II was newly seated on the steel throne and lacked the resolve to bring the dwarf lords to heel. Now we see the harvest we have sown, and it is horrifying. Without the firm hand of Karrnath to
, and it seemed to pulse with its own heartbeat. A guard present at the event said that Soldorak’s axe moaned when the blade came close to him, as if the weapon hungered for human blood.
This is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
furniture. She is the exact opposite of Beyd Sechepol in temperament: impatient with people but exacting about her wagon and doting on her animals. Eldkin Agetul (Female Shield Dwarf Guard). Agetul has made
gargoyle that is tethered to the wagon by a slim, silver chain. Leda Widris (Female Human Guard). Widris is as honest and courageous as mercenaries come. She has spent many years in the south and now wants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
furniture. She is the exact opposite of Beyd Sechepol in temperament: impatient with people but exacting about her wagon and doting on her animals. Eldkin Agetul (Female Shield Dwarf Guard). Agetul has
gargoyle that is tethered to the wagon by a slim, silver chain. Leda Widris (Female Human Guard). Widris is as honest and courageous as mercenaries come. She has spent many years in the south and now
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
a champion to those who are overlooked by the institutions that exist to protect them. Recently, your resolve has been shaken by corruption in the city guard and ruling aristocrats. Personal Goal
: Rejuvenating Pilgrimage. Seeking to reinvigorate your resolve, you learned of a remote cloister, Dragon’s Rest, on a tiny island. The cloister holds a temple to the dragon god Bahamut. You feel drawn to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
past a guard station of five guards. This check can be made only once for the group; they can’t talk their way out of a failure. After the initial opportunity to enter the camp has passed, characters
need to resort to stealth or subterfuge to get in. For example, characters scaling the plateau from the east could use brush for cover right up to where the cliff overlooks the camp. From there, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
a guard station of five guards. This check can be made only once for the group; they can’t talk their way out of a failure. After the initial opportunity to enter the camp has passed, characters need
to resort to stealth or subterfuge to get in. For example, characters scaling the plateau from the east could use brush for cover right up to where the cliff overlooks the camp. From there, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
to visit sacred dwarven sites before continuing on to Goldenfields. They were last seen at the west end of the Stone Bridge, turning south to proceed overland through the heart of the Sumber Hills
pursuing the remaining two elemental prophets into their places of power. The most powerful and dedicated followers of each of the four cults guard these sanctums, which are infused with elemental energy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
need of gear or supplies must deal through these individuals directly or their consortiums indirectly. The only alternative is to resort to the black markets in Malar’s Throat or Tiryki Anchorage
teenage sons named Soshen and Tiryk. Soshen is a city guard, and Tiryk is a popular dinosaur racer. Both were named after Chultan rivers. Ekene-Afa sells nonmagical weapons and shields of every kind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
beggar a coin. On a failed check, the beggar counts as 5 feet of difficult terrain. 9 An overzealous guard (see the Monster Manual for game statistics) mistakes you for someone else. If you move 20 feet
or more on your turn, the guard makes an opportunity attack against you with a spear (+3 to hit; 1d6 + 1 piercing damage on a hit). 10 You are forced to make a sharp turn to avoid colliding with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
E8: Jail Car This soundproof car is two stories tall (30 feet high) and encased in thick iron. Four pentadrones guard the rooftop. These guards are positioned near the corners of the roof, allowing
speak it truthfully.”
The characters need not resort to violence to obtain the deva’s mace-key. Here are some alternate approaches: Clever Deception. The characters can pose as emissaries of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
bedchamber, including a soft bed, warm quilts, elegant tapestries, and a gilded chamber pot. Bars over the windows dispel the air of luxury somewhat, as does the guard standing just inside the door.
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to help Caer-Dineval resolve its fishing disputes with Easthaven and Caer-Konig. The one calling the shots is a tiefling named Kadroth, who answers to someone named Levistus. C15. Old Library This room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
. Use your judgement to resolve any plans that the players devise and award them appropriately (see “Narrative Combat”). If the gate is demolished, the players must hold the line alongside the defenders
the town guard, shouting at a group of soldiers stationed behind a barricade.
“Retreat! Save yourselves! Leilon is lost!”
Sergeant Yorrum is a cowardly human male guard. The party can defy him and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
in the Undying Court. Based in the city of Shae Mordai, the members of the Undying Court spend their time meditating, engaging in research, or continuing to perfect the arts they practiced in life
the army of Aerenal’s City of the Dead. They guard the temples of the Undying Court and the mansions of the noble lines of Aerenal, and Aereni ambassadors are often accompanied by undead bodyguards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, Guild Artisan, Noble, Sailor Saboteur Charlatan, Criminal, Guild Artisan, Soldier, Urchin Guard Criminal, Folk Hero, Outlander, Sailor, Soldier Explorer Acolyte, Folk Hero, Guild Artisan, Outlander
them into permanent disgrace, or must you resort to more direct methods? 4 The Masterpiece. An exquisite work of art for an influential client, either created by your guild or acquired through agents
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
move welcomed by no one — least of all the members of the Watch, who must now stand guard over the site until it can be investigated and closed. A character whose background entails knowledge of the
potion of healing, 10 gp, and the bones of four of her toes that have fallen off. She used to be really attached to them. The Mystic Continuing on through Dock Ward, the characters catch unexpected sight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
boulevard then splits to the north, continuing as the High Road, and to the west as a boulevard called Waterdeep Way, heading toward the Palace of Waterdeep (not to be confused with Waterdeep Castle
walking statues, no longer mobile, offers another way to orient yourself on a local scale. At nine stories tall, twice the height of any buildings nearby, the Honorable Knight stands guard in a block of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
at the cost of their lives. The Red Wizards in this sector might feign surrender to put the characters off their guard. For example, they might fall to their knees and hold up their hands. Then, when
, the creatures that guard the shrine are already immune to the effect. Doors. All the doors in this sector are locked. Random Encounters. No random encounters occur in the Temples of Extraction. Black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
being the oldest tavern in town, the Wicker Goat is owned by Lankus Kurrid (NG male human guard), a retired officer of the Keoish army who caters to the dwarven miners and town guard. The two-story
determine the nature of an available task. d6 Task 1 Guard a mining shaft that was recently attacked by duergar from the Underdark. 2 Escort supply wagons moving to and from Saltmarsh. 3 Explore a