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Darkweaver

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

dark locales throughout the multiverse, including Undersigil and the windswept darkness of Pandemonium. A darkweaver lurks in the shadows of its lair, waiting for hapless prey to pass by. When a target

experiences, particularly great meals, with the monster. Some might even convince a darkweaver to release them if they promise to return with rare spices or one-of-a-kind meals. Those who manage to

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

consume the young man. While waiting for Serapio’s final fall into corruption, the demon lord sent a faithful worshiper named Itzmin del Prado to watch over the youth. Itzmin works to convince

Sparkrender's Kobold Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

can try to convince a hostile kobold to have a conversation or to allow the characters to explore the area, doing so on a successful DC 15 Charisma check. Depending on the character’s approach, the

blue dragon as a semidivine figure and trust him to provide for their every need. Big Plans. Sparkrender has big plans that will allow him to manifest his full power. The wyrmling is waiting for the

Chapter 9: Castle of the Cloud Giants

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

Countess Sansuri, who believes that her destiny lies buried in the past, waiting for her to unearth it. Sansuri’s ancient ancestors, anticipating the fall of their great empire, reportedly hid their

powerful wyrms. Sansuri wants to find this cache and use her newfound power to destroy her ambitious rivals and convince the rest of giantkind to kneel before her. Sansuri believes the gods will reward

Courthouse: Autumn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

have sufficient renown in a politically influential faction — or a talent for deception: A character who has at least 4 renown in the Harpers can convince Mirt (see appendix B) to use his authority as a

the Lords’ Alliance can arrange a meeting with Laeral Silverhand (see appendix B) at Piergeiron’s Palace and convince her to give Fenerus what he wants in exchange for information on the stone’s

Fighting the Lizards

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

addresses the fifty or so of his fellows, and they scatter, performing the tasks of setting up camp. A larger, bestial-looking lizardfolk moves closer to the leader, as if waiting for directions

peaceful resolution. If the party approaches peacefully and succeeds on some DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) checks, they might convince the lizardfolk to release the prisoners if the party defeat the rot trolls for them.

Darkweaver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

. A darkweaver lurks in the shadows of its lair, waiting for hapless prey to pass by. When a target approaches, the darkweaver fires webs of pure shadow at its quarry, then drags the victim into the

environment. A darkweaver’s captive might delay being consumed by sharing tales of its experiences, particularly great meals, with the monster. Some might even convince a darkweaver to release them if

Overlake Hold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

they receive a chance to earn their freedom by serving the Stone Guard. After waiting a long while in a dungeon cell carved out of impressively thick stone, you are taken to a dark office and met by an

to succeed once to convince Errde and complete this quest. Errde then promises to outfit the characters with supplies and gear when they leave Gracklstugh, from the Stone Guards’ own armory. Each

Underworld Crossing

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

body of a lost hero lies entombed. 6 Get information from a soul waiting to be ferried to the Underworld. 7 Pay for a stranded soul to cross the Tartyx River. 8 Steal a specific

valuable from the banks of the Tartyx River and escape unseen. 9 Sail from the crossing to a nearby, haunted island in the center of the Tartyx River. 10 Convince an innocent spirit who keeps

Cavemouth (Areas L10–L11)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

oil” mentioned above. The gray ooze and the mimics recently crept into the warehouse and are waiting for food to come to them. Contraption. The vehicle in the warehouse is a Large, magical drilling

Tockworth went ignored, however. A character can use an action to try to convince Ignus to help them, first by impressing on him the importance of freeing Little Lockford from Tockworth’s control and

Gnome Gods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

who is capable of incredible feats. Yet these heroes also display shortcomings, such as hesitance or selfishness. Only the chief gnome deity, Garl Glittergold, can convince the others to set aside

difficult to convince her to leave her home to join the others on adventures. Some legends say this reluctance is due in part to an escapade that cost her the loss of her hand. Flandal and Nebelun

Crystal Ball Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

characters, he’s waiting outside the tent with Grouch, ready to fight. Otherwise, he’s inside the tent, complaining to Grouch and Indifferent toward the characters (see appendix A). Characters who

!” Development. As an Influence action (see appendix A), a character can convince King Gurgle to turn against Kelek with a lie or compelling argument and a successful DC 14 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check

Zorzula's Rest Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

cautious of outsiders but gullible, and they resent Ruxithid for putting them on guard duty. A character can convince the goblins to open the door with either a successful DC 15 Charisma (Deception or

character who succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check can convince the goblins to be quiet and not mention the party’s presence to others—on the condition that the characters help the

Exploring the Cemetery

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

Torm’s Sight to Lannish Fogel, a revered hero of Elturel’s past and a dedicated paladin of Torm. The helm pictured in the stained glass is the relic Grand Duke Ravengard came to the chapel in search of

allows the characters to earn Gideon’s trust. If they can convince him that they are here only to slay demons, he allows them to enter the crypt — and even provides them with the service of one mezzoloth

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

dozens of bats, but a cloaker that dwells here devoured them. The hungry creature hides among the stalactites, waiting to fall on one of the characters. Tunnel Ledge. A ledge on the north wall of the

smaller, weaker creature that preceded him. Lludd speaks Common and Giant in addition to Draconic. The behir lurks on a rufous ledge near the entrance to the chamber, waiting for morsels worthy of his

Temple Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

minutes and be out of sight again in 5 minutes. The characters can slip into the temple without alerting the cultists by hurrying into the vestibule or waiting until the cultists are gone

their loyalty and succeed on a DC 10 Charisma (Deception) check to convince him. Peluze attacks the characters if they fail to convince him. When a character claims loyalty to an element, Peluze offers

19. Spiderwatch Keep

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

of the keep prepare for battle but remain where they are. They cannot be surprised, and any ability checks to convince residents that intruding characters are not a threat are made with disadvantage

, and now the emissaries have grown anxious waiting for his answer. Both emissaries show evidence of their (false) interest in currying favor with House Freth by coming to its defense if Spiderwatch Keep

Far Realm Cysts

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

addition, its hatred of the Red Wizards makes the aboleth a potential ally. With a successful DC 20 Charisma (Persuasion) check, or another successful and appropriate check, a character can convince

it is a contact stone. Creatures. Twenty unarmed skeletons stand here, waiting to cart refuse that arrives from other areas through the black gate. They attack only if attacked. If a character drops

Areas of the Air Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

and Finder of Trails. Besilmer dwarves revered these gods as watchers over their dead. The air cultists started exploring the tombs, but they suspended their exploration after ghoul attacks. They and

. If disguised, the characters must provide a halfway compelling story to convince Kaz to let them pass. If they fail to convince Kaz, he and his wyvern refuse to let them pass. The ceiling of the vault

Lesser Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

stalactites, waiting to fall on one of the characters. Tunnel Ledge. A ledge on the north wall of the cave stretches out 30 feet above the floor. A short tunnel leads from the ledge to the river beyond. The

, Kashem still pursues her original charge to destroy all who enter. When the characters arrive, Kashem floats silently above the chamber, waiting for a prime opportunity to strike. If the characters consume

Areas of the Water Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

). Eyon’s mount, a hunter shark, swims in the lake nearby. The cultists challenge any strange boats that approach from the east and attack unless the characters convince them to parley. Roleplaying Eyon

, and they grudgingly answer any summons for help. Characters disguised as water cultists, or characters who insist they are doing the cult’s business, can easily convince the trolls to stay here and do

Wreck of the Marshal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

. The skeletons are the remains of the missionaries that overcame the allure of the harpies’ song and tried to convince the others to put the Marshal back on course. Their pleas failed, and these

claim the work of art so they could avoid the harpies and are waiting for the construct to return. If the characters are polite, the wizards happily share their mission. A character who succeeds on a

Scab Locations

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

progress for Zariel. If Alazub is freed, a character who makes a successful Charisma (Deception) check against Alazub’s Wisdom (Insight) check can convince the devil that Zariel sent the characters to

died earlier in the adventure, she’s waiting for them inside the citadel, just beyond the doors. When the doors open, a bright white light pours out, filling area S14. Any fiend or undead that enters or

Briny Maze Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Charisma (Persuasion) check to convince Jomlus to hand over Klaudel’s other possessions. B11: Hidden Chamber The entrance to this alcove is difficult to find. Characters who have a passive Wisdom

to remain careful and quiet and to follow Lowarnizel’s authority. The amethyst dragon is painfully overcautious, sometimes waiting for days between forays from this room, only to confirm that nearby

Fane Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

have proof they have done so, might be able to convince Drexa to help them. Drexa has seen failed coups before, and he sides with the characters only if he’s sure to wind up on top. Narrow Tunnel. The

the ogre skeleton. This room houses three Emberhorn minotaurs waiting to receive the “blessing of Imix” (the ability to breathe clouds of burning embers). The ogre was a minion of the earth cult

Spaceship Locations, Level 1

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

flicker to life overhead as you enter, illuminating a pile of moldy bones. A cloaker lurks above, waiting to ambush the characters. The creature strikes at an opportune moment. Artificial Assistance

sternly and questions them about the outside world. A character who portrays the Barrier Peaks in a positive light and succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion) check can convince Griss to relocate the

Cave Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

the party enters this section of the mine, the jelly begins stalking the group, instinctively waiting for an opportunity to attack a lone target. Low Ceiling. Because of the low ceiling in this area

ghouls while seeing nothing strange about Undead roaming the mine. With a successful DC 15 Charisma (Deception) check, a character can convince the spectator that one or more party members are wizards or

Locations in Triboar

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

holds 2d6 Zhentarim caravan guards (N male and female human thugs of various ethnicities) waiting for their next job. Characters might approach Urlam looking for work. He has nothing for them unless one

from prejudice toward tieflings. If the characters wish to complete this quest, they must contrive a secret and convince Urlam of its veracity, which can be accomplished with a successful Charisma

Keep Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

through their first turn of any combat that takes place here, then awaken and arm themselves during their second turn. Development If the characters convince Grimjaw that they are here to join up, they

of Womford who were kidnapped by the Crushing Wave cult and brought here to take care of cleaning, cooking, laundry, and waiting on the cult warriors. All three are anxious to escape and head home, but

Areas of the Villa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, Rolteme and Azalea Rosznar, and is preparing to sneak through the villa and rob the Cassalanters blind. The characters can convince the Black Viper to help them as they scour Cassalanter Villa by succeeding

. Founders’ Day. Fancy nobles are waiting in line to freshen up. C17. Playroom This room contains the following features: Strewn about on the floor are giant stuffed toys, jack-in-the-boxes, dolls, and

Locations M - P

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

massive granite doors sealing its entrance and a host of battle-hardened defenders waiting beyond. Despite its almost mythic reputation, Mithral Hall is more of a stronghold than a city, with tunnels to

dragon bones juts from the head, neck, back, and tail of the mound. Enormous cairns encircle the mound out to a range of a quarter mile. Beneath them lie the bones of revered Thunderbeast tribal

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

’ living quarters is barred from the inside. Characters who give the proper password (“Ticklecorn!” spoken in Draconic; see area 15) or who make a successful DC 15 Charisma (Deception) check can convince

else about the history of the fortress, except the name of the dragon that was once revered here, which is Ashardalon. What about the goblins/fruit/Belak? “The Outcast, he lives below. He grows the

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