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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
or deep gnomes, relying on these folk to help protect the territory surrounding their lairs.
Martial Hoards
Sapphire dragons’ favorite prizes are weapons and armor, records of military
trying to teach them military tactics.
3
A druid summoned galeb duhr to guard a young sapphire dragon;young sapphire dragon's hoard in exchange for the dragon controlling the giant spider
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
encounters involving merchant caravans, guard patrols, and fellow travelers. Small farms and manors cluster near the roads, relying on passing guard patrols for their safety. Where these settlements
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
layers. The plane is the model of justice and order, of celestial grace and endless mercy, where angels and champions of good guard against incursions of evil. It is one of the few places on the planes
where travelers can let down their guard. Its inhabitants strive constantly to be as righteous as possible. Countless creatures aim to reach the highest and most sublime peak of the mountain, but only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
spectators finally reaches High Hill. The grassy slope is spotted with trees and crumbled stone fencing. Near the base, several dozen soldiers in matching armor stand in even formation. The contrast
Regiment use the guard stat block. Members of the Vogler militia also use the guard stat block, but their spears are padded and deal no damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
serve as mounts or guardians, relying on their speed, keen senses, and ability to fit in kobold-sized tunnels. Other tribes use giant bats as mounts and guard animals, but the bats require a lot of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
successful one. In other cases, failing an ability check makes it impossible to make the same check to do the same thing again. For example, a rogue might try to trick a town guard into thinking the
different way to get past the guard or try the check again against another guard at a different gate. But you might decide that the initial failure makes those checks more difficult to pull off
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
City Watch The first soldiers you see in service to the city will be the members of the City Guard who patrol the roads leading to Waterdeep, watch the walls, guard civic structures, and protect
magisters. Waterdeep’s streets, however, are policed by an altogether different force: the City Watch. The similarity of their names often confuses newcomers, so I offer this handy mnemonic: “The Guard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Setessa’s Surroundings Beyond the city’s encircling trees, the territory of Setessa extends to cover about a third of the Nessian Wood and a wide swath of the open chaparral. In contrast to Meletis
Nessian Wood from the east. Ancient Setessans carved an impenetrable fortress into the mountains to guard the pass. Bassara patrols from Setessa still check in on the fortress regularly, and they occupy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Ergothian Empire in western Ansalon. Vinas Solamnus, head of the Ergothian imperial guard, was sent to eastern Ergoth to put down a massive rebellion. However, Solamnus learned of the rebels’ grievances
orders of knights that would guard the realm together as the Knights of Solamnia. Tarnished Pride Before the Cataclysm, Solamnia was a beacon of peace and prosperity. The knights established great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
wyrmlings. They believe (wrongly) that they can raise these wyrmlings to serve them.
3 A shadow dragon wyrmling is training a colony of darkmantles to guard the lair the creatures all share
.
4 A shadow dragon wyrmling and a shadow demon have become unlikely companions as they compare and contrast their parallel evolutions.
5 Two shadow dragon wyrmlings of different dragon kinds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
warehouse, three members of the Waterdeep City Watch stand guard. No one else is on the street, except a seemingly inebriated halfling who stumbles toward you.
Gray Hands Spy The stumbling figure is Otis
Adalgrim (NG male halfling spy). Otis works for the Gray Hands — members of the City Watch or the City Guard invited to join a special security force working directly for Vajra Safahr, the Blackstaff
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
was long ago abandoned by the order of monks that built it. Since then, various outlaw gangs and monsters have claimed it as a lair. Burle Burle is a fortified outpost that is always on guard for
overlooks the forest it borders. A few farms cluster around it, the locals relying on the royal garrison to keep them safe from marauders. Burle’s most distinctive feature is the small copse of trees
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
) Lampad Lampads guard the shadowed paths of the world, depths typically trod by souls destined for the Underworld. These rarely seen nymphs assist Athreos in guiding the dead, moving among the spirits that
bolt (see “Actions” below)
3/day: burning hands
1/day each: hellish rebuke (see “Reactions” below), scorching ray
Invisible in Fire. The oread is invisible while fully immersed in fire.
Magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
to use humanoids as thralls, since they have a good balance of physical attributes and proper anatomy. Animals, in contrast, require a lot of direct oversight and lack the ability to use tools to help
modifications. The quaggoths’ chaotic tendencies eventually motivate most colonies to convert them into thralls or food, rather than relying on the quaggoth thonot to keep them under control. Humanoids Only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
isn’t an exact fit for one of the standard types of dungeon or if you want to mix things up. Relying on random rolls to stock an entire dungeon can lead to incongruous results. A tiny room might end up
inhabitants worship 7 Cistern or well for drinking water 8–9 Guardroom for the defense of the lair 10 Kennel for pets or guard beasts 11 Kitchen for food storage and preparation 12 Pen or prison where captives
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
upon the characters to be on their guard, or to take guards with them, if they visit. From time to time, the sound of combat rings through the tabernacle hallways, a contrast to the chanting voices of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the commanders of the four prominent fortress-watchtowers that guard the polis. These commanders are elected by popular vote: Anthousa of Leina Tower, Phaedra of Hyrax Tower, Niketa of Bassara Tower
children are sacred to Karametra, so they are brought into the city and tended just as Setessa’s own children are. In contrast to the discipline associated with educating children in other poleis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Flaming Weapon (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, the guard can wreath one melee weapon it is wielding in
flame. The guard is unharmed by this fire, which lasts until the end of the guard’s next turn. While wreathed in flame, the weapon deals an extra 3 (1d6) fire damage on a hit.
Actions
Multiattack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
replaces one of its feet, which it lost in battle years ago. Tucked in the pockets of its overcoat are four fist-sized gray gemstones — the control gems for the gray slaadi that guard the ship’s upper
mind flayer doesn’t know it). If the mind flayer and the characters establish a truce, N’ghathrod offers to “guard the ship” while the characters set out to retrieve the stolen helm. If the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
within these tunnels and on the surface around the outside of the area. They guard the territory around the mine for miles, sending out patrols of hunters equipped with war horns and using wolves as
perimeter guards, without giving away the fact that a tribe of goblins lives nearby. Hunters take up guard posts in tall trees and atop high rocky outcrops from where they can view the terrain while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
appendix B) guard the apprentices. All the Thayans attack as soon as they notice intruders. Each round of combat, the Thayans direct one giant spider and one giant centipede to join the fight
zone. White Gate. A white gate is located in the south branch of the corridor that leads east from this area toward the Swine Run. 18. Barracks Rough cots scattered across the floor contrast with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, attacks them. Y19b. Ballroom Chamber music washes over you as you enter this ballroom. In contrast to the desolate, frozen ruins outside, a dozen people mill around in here, dressed in flowing silk
writer notes that it has been moved to the citadel’s stasis chamber for further study. Y19d. Guard Passage At the end of the passage to the west, a narrow window overlooks the steps that lead to the main
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
guard, usually because you failed to notice foes being stealthy or you were startled by an enemy with a special ability, such as the gelatinous cube’s Transparent trait, that makes it exceptionally
of certain spells. The way to guard against such abuse would be to create a set of additional rules that would limit your ability to change durations. The net effect? More complexity would be added to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
the party will cause her to fulfill her obligation as quickly as possible and depart. By contrast, she might strike up a long-term friendship with a party of good-aligned characters. Treasure. The
bag. 10. Antecavern A frost giant guard is alert inside this oblong cavern at all times. He has a greataxe and one throwing rock. He shouts to alert the guards to the south if intruders enter the area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18) Y10. Arboretum A canopy of golden leaves crowns the trees inside a sunken basin. The trees grow in stark contrast to their bleak surroundings, their branches swaying
. Hall of Silk Silken drapes hang from the walls of this storefront, their surfaces swirling with illusory images of dragon’s fire and twinkling star fields. A group of emotionless figures stand guard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
is cleared of opponents. The headsman, by contrast, uses his axe after tossing one victim down the well. Treasure. The stakes of the game include six pieces of jewelry (worth 250 gp each) and ten
this place, although he would not mind seeing evil characters in the party die also. Guardroom (G). One fire giant guard and three wererats in human form (appearing as female humans in tattered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Hellish Rebuke reaction, which she can use twice per day (but only once before her next turn). If she is reduced to fewer than half her hit points, Thalamra tries to escape through the nearest secret door
belt.
The prison guard is a bearded devil named Thoss, which attacks anyone it perceives as an intruder or a threat. Characters disguised as cultists can try to dupe Thoss into allowing them to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
: Storeroom Shelves and racks in this storeroom hold iron bars of various lengths.
The heavy bars were raw materials for the duergar workshop, left here once the duergar started relying on mithral
Qunbraxel, the mind flayer and associated grimlocks relocate from the guard room (area G24) to the vault. Treasure. In addition to the mudslick tower, this room contains a strongbox with 1,300 gp inside. G15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. Cormyreans are justly proud of their homeland, and go to great lengths to guard it and its honor. Still, there is no shortage of danger in the Forest Kingdom, whether from scheming, treacherous nobles
nation’s borders. The Moonsea. The shores of the Moonsea have long been home to cities that rise swiftly, relying on vigorous trade and gathering powerful mercenaries to their banners, only to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Keptolo. But Vhaeraun represents a different aspect of drow masculinity: strong, silent, obedient, swift, and deadly. He is thought of as Lolth’s favored son, in contrast to Keptolo’s role as her beautiful
candidate’s alliance with Zinzerena’s secret cult. Eilistraee Most drow know nothing of Eilistraee. Matron mothers of the most powerful houses closely guard the scrolls that chronicle her existence. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
called the Avowed, guard this place and work tirelessly to ensure the library’s protection and preservation. Though they are friendly enough in a workaday fashion, they are also suspicious of all visitors
brought. As the first monk examines an offered gift, determining its title and provenance, a second gate guard performs a casting of the message spell. The Waterdhavian sage Waldrop tells me that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. Flowing designs decorate the walls. Lounging against the south wall are two mind flayers, their face tentacles periodically gesticulating.
Two mind flayers named Shalghast and Ulthundul guard this room
” section at the end of this chapter. X5: Cosmologium Sarah Dahlinger Two menacing slaadi guard Illithinoch’s orrery A massive iron orrery fills the center of this room, its numerous arms spinning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
nonmagical and harmless. E3. Guard Station A 5-foot-square window in this area looks out toward area E1. Unless she has been drawn elsewhere, Kaevja Cynavern stands watch in front of the window. Kaevja
wooden chairs. The table stands out in stark contrast against the alabaster walls and floor. If they haven’t been drawn elsewhere, two of Manshoon’s followers are sparring and engaged in mock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
smiling figure with its hands held out, as if ready to accept an offering.
In contrast to the beatific pillars, alcoves around the room contain statues of four-armed gargoyles.
Advance Notice
Outpost The Dread Legion, Thay’s army, maintains a full company in the Doomvault. 33. Cavern Guard Post Glowing crystals set into the walls and floors light a rough stone cavern. To the south is a black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
. Honor Guard Dust cloaks the contents of this twenty-foot-wide hall. Six alcoves line the walls, three to the north and three to the south. Each alcove except the southwest one holds a humanoid figure
alcove an age ago to guard the contents of the sarcophagus in area 12. It was in suspended animation until a few decades ago, and it now waits on the other side of the arch just out of sight in area 12