dagger inhabited are becoming

Kadroth

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): command, inflict wounds, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, spiritual weaponMultiattack. The fanatic makes two melee attacks. Dagger. Melee or

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType

Thessalar

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

Special Equipment. Thessalar wields a dagger +1;+1 dagger coated with Thessaltoxin (Ingested or Injury);thessaltoxin poison (see appendix C). Alchemical Homunculus. Thessalar is accompanied by

. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d4+1

30. Path to the Tomb

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

young woman, her billowing cloak becoming one with the night sky as she descends upon unsuspecting human mourners in a graveyard. In each hand, she clutches a dagger. Characters who examine the mural

Story Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

of transformation, becoming a yuan-ti malison. As a yuan-ti, Ras Nsi imposed his terrible will on the evil snake people and became their leader. Beneath the cracked and broken streets of Omu lies a

explore this multilevel dungeon, they encounter the spirits of Omu’s trickster gods and are potentially inhabited by them. Each god embodies a different alignment, and any character inhabited by one gains a

Humans

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

innocent and paragons of honor. Tarsis After the Cataclysm, the verdant plains of southern Ansalon wasted away, becoming the Plains of Dust. Coastlines shifted, and the city of Tarsis found itself a

across the plains. Those who dwell here have adapted their ancestors’ seafaring ways to their current arid environment, becoming hunters, scavengers, and traders. Humans from the Lands of Tarsis, Ergoth

Jalester Silvermane

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

government, but Faerrel was killed while helping bring the perpetrators to justice. Jalester remained in Waterdeep afterward, becoming one of Laeral’s field operatives in the service of Waterdeep and the

, or 7 (1d10 + 2) slashing damage when used with two hands. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage

Wreck of the Marshal

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

repeat the saving throw, becoming subject to the effect again on a failure. A character who examines the dagger and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check discerns that casting dispel magic

the cult honored Vecna by using a cursed ceremonial dagger to twist the souls of St. Cuthbert’s faithful killed on the Marshal into warriors of the Maimed God meant to assault Saltmarsh. The dagger

Let This Be Their Battlefield

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

might lead some characters back to Araj to aid the drow apprentice. Araumycos At the center of the network of caves and passages inhabited by Araumycos, the cavern where Juiblex and Zuggtmoy battled in

chapter 16 is a good potential site. If the vast fungal colony is already dead or badly damaged by its abuse at Zuggtmoy’s hands, it’s in no position to object. Otherwise, it opposes becoming a

Ancient Mysteries

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

, becoming a living prison that could forever hold the darkness within. And this is the foundation of our reality. Eberron is the Dragon Between, the world on which we stand. Khyber is the Dragon Below

fortresses, and these may still hold aberrant threats from the war that destroyed their civilization. Older still are the ruins once inhabited by rakshasa and other fiends, and these may hold

The Play's the Thing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Rathmore leaves Vargan alive as a witness to his village’s punishment, but not before slashing him across the face with a crystal dagger. The event changes Vargan forever, and he vows to bring down

join the secret organization, and he agrees, becoming a member of the Harpers. With the aid of information from the Harpers, Vargan sneaks into Lord Rathmore’s manor during a banquet disguised as a

Getting the Quest

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

halfling trapper in Easthaven, a human shipbuilder in Targos, and, three days ago, a dwarf glassblower in Bryn Shander. Each victim was found with a dagger of ice through the heart. What’s the

their way out of becoming sacrifices to Auril, it’s likely the Frostmaiden will use him to kill again. Hlin is too old and frail to apprehend Sephek herself, but she has more gold than she needs, so she

Manor Occupants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

home village slashed his face with a dagger. It serves as a constant reminder of his past. Although outwardly friendly, Quill is driven by three selfish desires: to preserve his well-being, to

have been drafted to serve as waiters during the party in the ballroom (see “Quill’s Party” later in the adventure). Renekor’s presence is slowly warping the demiplane, causing these servants to shift allegiance, becoming loyal and obedient to the beholder rather than to Quill or the Harpers.

Nymphs

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

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

refuse to knowingly destroy any land inhabited by another nymph. While they won’t work to alter the natural course of destruction, neither will they make another nymph’s home part of any calamity they

Flavors of Fantasy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

venerable monarch clings to power by worshiping Orcus and becoming a lich. Intrigue Political intrigue, espionage, sabotage, and similar cloak-and-dagger activities can provide the basis for an exciting

Getting Around

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, providing miserable housing for desperate people. Lower Dura Malleon’s Gate A poor district originally inhabited by goblins, Malleon’s Gate has become a haven for monstrous immigrants from Droaam and Darguun

port on the Dagger River below. The district is filled with warehouses, along with a handful of poor taverns. A small community of Sarlonans lives here. Lower Dura The Stores A warehouse district with

Zodiac Signs

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

misfortune they endure is eventually balanced by good tidings. Many Balances live up to their birth sign’s moniker by becoming traders or merchants. Sage The Wise One; Most Prominent in Early Spring In

herself. By the time leaves are turning color and evenings are getting colder, Night’s Edge already looms high overhead, dagger in hand. Legend has it that in her haste to steal from Euryale, the Rogue

Areas of the Ships

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

. J19. Lower Cargo Hold Heartbreaker only Beastly odors fill the hold of the Heartbreaker, becoming stronger as the characters get closer to the creature pens (area J20). The hold is mostly empty on

dartboard mounted on one wall has a shiny dagger sticking into it. Attack Mannequins. As a bonus action, Jarlaxle can command the five magic mannequins to animate and attack a single target of his choice

Mortuary Basement Locations

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

healer’s kit with three uses remaining, several flasks of embalming chemicals, a polished scalpel that functions as a dagger, and any equipment the characters begin play with. Morte Tiny Undead

. The cold-hearted mortician is trying to locate a key she accidentally dropped inside the golem during a routine grafting procedure. Becoming one of the faction’s undertakers after a failed attempt at

Locations V - Z

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

darkvision out to a range of 60 feet, and he speaks Common, Draconic, and Dwarvish. Instead of a scimitar and a dagger, he wields a pair of +1 handaxes (+5 to hit with each). As an action, he can make

is prosperous and becoming increasingly crowded. Some of its old buildings have been torn down and taller ones built — four stories high, in some cases. Because the city is a major river port

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

. Little Calimshan is built like a traditional Calishite city in miniature, with its interior divided into multiple drudachs (neighborhoods). Each drudach is walled off and inhabited by a particular

the incapacitated condition. Actions Multiattack. Rilsa makes three Shortsword or Dagger attacks. Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing

Locations on the Dungeon Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

now inhabited by seventy-eight escaped orcs, including two orogs, twenty-six orcs, and fifty orc commoners, for whom the place is a sanctuary. The orcs, making ready for a rebellion against the giants

. A character who tastes the wine must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution or Wisdom saving throw (drinker’s choice) to keep from becoming intoxicated. (One quart is enough to make a giant reel, while a

Fortress Level 2

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

. Treasure. The unlocked coffers contain 70 gp and an ivory-handled dagger in a plain scabbard (20 gp). The silver bowl and cup are worth 5 gp each. 32. Priestess’s Quarters The floor and walls of this

ceremonial dagger with a bone handle. A sahuagin and several armored sharks occupy this chamber. A sahuagin priestess is tending to the armored plates of four shell sharks (see appendix C) in this

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 5

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

will stop at nothing to seek vengeance on Darius.” As an action, a host inhabited by Demetrius can ask the spirit to cast one of the following spells (spell save DC 13), requiring no material

. Treasure. One of the ogres carries an oversized leather sack containing the corpse of an explorer, a Spell Scroll of Comprehend Languages, a dagger clearly used as a toothpick, and 80 gp. B55: Hidden

Locations on the Grove Level

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

time. A victim’s skin is rough, gray, and bark-like. A thrall is totally corrupted, becoming neutral evil. Such a creature exists only to serve the Gulthias Tree and those who tend it (such as Belak

advantage, resorting to her dagger only in desperation. Development. During a battle, if any twig blights remain in area 55, 1d4 - 1 of them (minimum 0) enter this area each round. Targeting the Tree. A

Monsters F - M

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

the save begins to turn to stone and is restrained. The restrained creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn, becoming petrified on a failure or ending the effect on a success

, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind its weapons and anything else it was carrying. Actions Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing

Museum Locations

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

(Perception) check realizes the items on display include two flawless weapons: a +1 dagger and a +1 handaxe. The weapons are inside a glass case with a jammed lock, so the characters must break or cut

) check. This causes the animatronic creature to break free from its display base and rampage for 10 minutes before becoming inert again. The creature stomps through the area, then heads down the grand

Locations on the Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

, worth 1 gp each Eleven pewter serving pieces of small worth Twenty-four various weapons (a +2 dagger among them) Nine shields Eight suits of armor (including a silvered set of +2 chain mail) Twenty

with fine wine; the scents from the food and the wine fill the chamber. These refreshments have been set out to tantalize the giant into submitting to the jarl’s will and becoming his leman, but she

Locations A - D

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

Beorunna’s Well, and characters can climb the rope (no ability check required). In the northeast corner, surrounding a campfire, are three tents inhabited by members of the Black Lion tribe (see “Suggested

leads to a hidden exit in the hillside. Suggested Encounter As fire giants scour the Evermoors for fragments of the Vonindod, trolls native to the area are fleeing to avoid becoming enslaved by the

Zorzula's Rest Locations

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

, rising to a vent in the cave ceiling. The water itself sparkles with an inviting, tranquil glow. The hot spring has magical restorative properties that were used by the ancient duergar who inhabited the

must succeed on a DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check to find the outline of the bed frame’s compartment. Pushing the compartment’s panel opens it; inside is a dagger of venom and an emerald

NPCs by Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

justice. A lawmage’s magic is focused on restraining criminals and on protecting bystanders from becoming casualties when arresters are pursuing malefactors. A significant proportion of the guild’s

, detect thoughts, mage armor, sleep, suggestion 1/day each: dominate person, mass suggestion, modify memory Actions Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft

Outer City Gazetteer

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

city in miniature, with its interior divided into multiple drudachs (neighborhoods). Each drudach is walled off and inhabited by a particular family or tribe, with its own religious site, inn or tavern

. Rilsa makes three weapon attacks. Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5

Brimstone Hold Locations

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

the hold while the traders are present, one of the larger buildings is inhabited by Klax (chaotic neutral cambion) and eight traders (commoners). The traders are indifferent to the characters

dagger with a malachite blade (250 gp). The other chest also contains a potion of resistance (fire) in a vial made from a hollowed-out dragon’s fang. B19: Storeroom Boxes, barrels, crates, and sacks are

Bathhouse Locations

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

, unarmored brute with a greatclub and a scarred face — towers above his opponent but is gravely wounded. The smaller figure is muscular and bare-chested. He clutches a bloody dagger in one hand and a

becoming the city’s next grand duke. If she gets her way, Baldur’s Gate will share Elturel’s fate and get dragged down into the Nine Hells.” “My mother is one of the three remaining members of the

Locations R - U

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

enemies. Map 3.10: Gundarlun and Ruathym Sea of Moving Ice The sea west of Icewind Dale is a maze of shifting ice sheets and icebergs. A few frozen islands are inhabited by Ice Hunters, a group of

for trails have disadvantage on ability checks made to find them and to avoid becoming lost. When the characters first arrive at Shadowtop Cathedral, no one else is present, and there are no tracks on

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

worth 50 gp on its own and contains a ceremonial dagger plated with electrum with an amethyst set in its pommel (worth 750 gp). Lead Chest. This worthless chest contains a Spell Scroll of Knock, which

glow, becoming normal items of their kind. Mask Door. Upon closer inspection, the mouths of both masks are open slots, each large enough to fit a Medium or Small Humanoid’s arm. The doors are locked

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