currents record guardian to have resolve

Naiad

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

hidden system of currents and arteries, a ship might reach any destination in record time, be it across the sea or along a river a hundred miles inland. Naiads do nothing to dissuade sailors from this

all others. Over time, such a resident nymph often becomes connected with their aquatic home through sightings and stories, becoming a guardian of the place and, in effect, a manifestation of its

Noteworthy Sites

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

eventually, whether to smuggle goods, avoid taxes, or quietly resolve conflicts. Society lieutenants run gambling dens disguised as tea rooms along the pier, while samurai and scoundrels test their

celebrations. Each winter, citizens gather for the Thunder Festival and honor the Turtle Sage—the guardian spirit of the islands—with three days of drumming, dancing, and prayer.

Exploring Faunel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Beastlands: a peaceful pond surrounded by vine-covered ruins. A 20-foot-tall statue of a human with glowing eyes kneels by the pool. This is the guardian of the gate, an ancient being known as Wrath. It

creature approaching the pool, asking the creature’s business in a booming voice. The guardian attacks any non-Beast who lies, refuses to answer, or tries to use the gate without Wrath’s permission. If the

Spindle Cavern

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

the ogre drop the meteorite on the floor. Greelob arrived first, followed by Orlob and the gazers. The spectators want the characters to choose a guardian for the meteorite, but simply making a

White Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

griffon treats the wyrmling as her offspring and protects the creature fiercely. 3 A clan of warriors has adopted a white dragon wyrmling as the clan’s sacred guardian and brings the wyrmling

wyrmling as a guardian of nature, training the dragon to hunt only Monstrosities. But the wyrmling keeps attacking other creatures. 6 A band of ogres keeps a white dragon wyrmling caged near their

Nymphs

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

the Sea. Sailors across the world claim that naiads know all the secret aquatic routes of Theros. Using this hidden system of currents and arteries, a ship might reach any destination in record time

aquatic home through sightings and stories, becoming a guardian of the place and, in effect, a manifestation of its personality. Aquatic Collectors. Curious by nature, naiads often seek out what the

Reaching the Bottom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

the gourd. (Give each player a minute or so to think about what the character’s memory could be and then to note it on their character sheet, as a matter of record.) Removing the stopper releases all

(Intimidation) group check. If the group check succeeds, the brigands are cowed by the characters’ resolve and retreat into the swamp rather than risk getting whomped by the party. On a failed check, the

Using Aurnozci in a Game

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Aurnozci within the Firehive The cult’s leader, the Eye of Aurnozci, focuses on powerful mortals or enemies of the cult. High-level characters with a record of heroic deeds can easily fall into this

in themselves. A map of Gorewood and an overview of the locations within this Abyssal realm appear later in this chapter. Depending on your players’ actions, the characters might resolve their final

Longsaddle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

wrongdoing) will often draw additional Harpells to support their kin. Harpell supports Harpell in all public matters, and no one bothers to record the numbers and names of those that forgot that fact. Aside

generations, and influence most of the daily life there. They set the market days, help resolve disputes among families, and broker purchases when a farmer or businessperson dies without an heir. They settle

Clerks' Ward

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

Harmonium. Residents of the Clerks’ Ward claim it’s the safest and most honest ward in Sigil. Conflict usually occurs on paper, and structured forums for debate allow folks to resolve disagreements

to serve their insatiable greed. Takers record financial agreements in the Hall of Records and revel in seizing properties at bargain-basement prices when owners default on payments. The Fated

Factions of Gracklstugh

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

laird, who rules over his or her own holdings and directs the clan in dedicating its efforts toward a particular trade or craft. A caste of priests called thuldar officiate all rituals and record the

Deepking. The lairds hold council to resolve disputes and discuss future plans. Each clan has its own holdings in Gracklstugh and specializes in a certain craft or service. Duergar Clans Smithing Clan

Lorehold Deans' Wing Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

the party has not already encountered the invisible stalker that serves as the wing’s guardian, it’s currently in this room. It waits until intruders move to leave the room, then attacks from behind

, being a heavier scrawl. These notes provide a piecemeal record of Dean Tullus discovering Murgaxor’s orb and suggest something unusual with Tullus’s behavior. Treasure. The curios decorating the room have

Crypt of the Talhund Locations

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

they would fall apart with a touch. Each sarcophagus holds a dwarf crypt guardian whose spirit was corrupted by the mind flayers’ magic. When a sarcophagus is disturbed or a living creature attempts

and area P7, but not further. Each sarcophagus contains the brittle bones of a dwarf. As the mind flayers never bypassed the clay golem guardian and these sarcophagi are farthest from the obelisk

The Fissure

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

record them on your balance sheet at the original cost minus depreciation due to the minor dismemberment or occasional consumption of staff. — Môrgæn Ahghairon’s Dragonward. Waterdeep is protected by

altar, the gearwork maul, or Teeshe herself), the spirit controlling Sergeant Teeshe forces her to attack. Use the thug stat block for her in this state. Entropy Guardian. The gearwork device above the

Maelstrom Level 1

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

a roper, which Nym uses as a guardian. The roper attacks any creature other than Nym that crosses the room. A character can harvest 2d4 pounds of coral in an hour. The coral here is worth 100 gp per

southernmost chamber and one in the northernmost chamber. Their limbs are wrapped in kelp to keep them from drifting. The giants are sensitive to water currents, so that any creature that swims through a

Torrents Locations

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

inside the hut. The hut contains two hammocks made from fishing nets, as well as the knights’ weapons, clothing, and belongings. None of these belongings are valuable. P17. Elemental Guardian Water

skeletons droop from the rigging or lay in tangled piles, and seaweed hangs from the gunwales. The rain renders the entire area lightly obscured, and strong currents on either side of the wreckage pull

Connected Creatures

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

wind currents 7 1 cloud giant of Evil Air* (attitude: 1d4 + 1) terrorizing the skies 8 1 djinni (attitude: 1d12 + 2) examining shattered gargoyle remains 9 2d4 griffons (attitude: 1d10

dormant state 2 2d4 animated armors (Large) and 1 rug of smothering (attitude for all: 1d6) keeping watch 3 1 iron golem (attitude: 1d6) patrolling 4 1 shield guardian (attitude: 1d12

High Hall Cathedral

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

. Though he is not truly in danger of losing this ability (his resolve is simply shaken), this can provide a roleplaying opportunity for the characters to boost his spirits and strengthen his faith. H5

accommodate new signatures. Pherria took the Tome of the Creed Resolute from the cathedral to safeguard it. The book is merely a record of everyone who has taken the Creed Resolute oath. Its destruction

Maelstrom Level 2

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

locations of shipwrecks, sahuagin strongholds, sea elf domains, and dragon turtle lairs. These rocks also record fables that are meant to be passed down from one generation to the next, including

elemental, fabricate, legend lore, and stone shape. The rocks function like pages of a spellbook, but each weighs 600 pounds. A character who has a spellbook can record these spells in it. 26. Uthor’s

Fane Locations

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

pool requires DC 10 Strength (Athletics) checks due to the swirling currents. Any creature that fails such a check is swept into the stream. The stream is 4 feet deep, cold, and swift. Any creature

losing to Karg. When the party arrives, he calls out, “I wanna play dese li’l guys! Hey, puny-bones! Wanna play?” If a character accepts the challenge, resolve the outcome of each game with an

Necropolis Locations (Y1-Y9)

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

first time on a turn takes 40 (9d8) lightning damage. When the barrier appears, read: The shimmering head and shoulders of a woman blink into existence above the arena floor. Electrical currents course

team is on offense. Resolve a tie with a Strength (Athletics) contest. Step 2. To simulate the ball being passed around, every player makes a DC 15 Dexterity (Athletics) check. If the team on

Talhundereth Locations

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

room is currently inhabited by a Humanoid mutate named Falfark and an encephalon gemmule (see appendix A for both stat blocks) that Falfark treats as a guardian. Falfark is a member of the Cult of the

and deliver it to the fanatics in Illithinoch (see later in this adventure). Record if this happens, as it alters how the characters confront the mind flayer fanatics in chapter 8.

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