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Ghosts of Saltmarsh
how you survived a particular battle. Every arrow and bolt missed you. You slew scores of enemies single-handedly and led your comrades to victory.
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Stowaway. For days, you hid in the bilge
of an enemy ship, surviving on brackish water and foolhardy rats. At the right moment, you crept up to the deck and took over the ship on your own.
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Leave None Behind. You carried an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
The Sea Ghost In the next part of the adventure, the council asks the characters to take the fight to the remaining smugglers. A few days after their triumphant return from the destruction of the
smuggling ring has been quashed, there must be a seagoing vessel by which the contraband was originally conveyed, and this is still at large. The council, fearful that any surviving smugglers could
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
chapter as the characters join them by reading the following text: Kalaman’s surviving soldiers made camp on a bluff east of the City of Lost Names—or what remains of it. In the distance, a
more see dragonnels moving troops from the ground to the citadel. The flying citadel gives the Dragon Army a powerful weapon, but it will take it days to move all of its forces aboard. The flying
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neighboring tribes that want exclusive claim to a flock of mountain goats might skirmish with each other every few days. Eventually the leader of one warring tribe realizes it is losing due to attrition and
becomes an adult, or add additional word-syllables after important events such as completing its first hunt, laying its first egg, or surviving its first battle. The Kobold Names table presents kobold names
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
merchants who came to the village for a week or two, sold and traded their wares, then left again. The nearest civilized settlement was three days’ ride on horseback down the mountainside. The inhabitants
dangerous. The miners who survived the collapse were trapped for days or weeks before they were rescued—or perished in the deep, alone and terrified. Sixteen came out alive. Eleven were never found. In the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
subsided, its surviving crew members dropped anchor near an uncharted island. When they came ashore to look for food and water, they discovered the island was inhabited by tribes of primitive humans
. Fifteen days ago, Aubreck received word that Emperor of the Waves had been spotted adrift in the southern sea, apparently a ghost ship. The noble promptly used a sizable chunk of his savings to hire a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
in the legal code of Waterdeep, but guilds are mentioned in the oldest surviving legal documents — penned by Ahghairon himself — and the rules of Guild Law are respected by wise city folk. Guilds
own flour. Heckling a member of the Jesters’ Guild will result in the offending party being jeered at in public by no less than four guild members for a period of four days. Any ship that unloads its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
continue to pursue his horrid, apocalyptic vision of a world transformed into a barren, empty ruin, with only the decaying corpses of the last few surviving gnolls left to mark its passing. As creatures
vicious realm of endless fighting. When the last battle ends, Yeenoghu will enter the world, slay its last surviving champion, and preside over a wasteland of rotting corpses. To Yeenoghu, pure destruction
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
bones.” Most locals have no idea of how right they are. While some truly ancient ruins in this area go back to the days of the first great elf kingdoms, none of these figure into the story of this
-Besil a century after Besilmer’s founding. Unfortunately for the dwarves, the realm collapsed after its king and founder died in battle. Most of the surviving dwarves sought safer lands. The dwarven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the ocean’s depths might seek the means of surviving underwater—whether such takes the form of magic items or devices crafted by ingenious inventors. Alternatively, drowning might only be a concern of
Adventures table to launch a party’s explorations into the deep. Myth of the Sinking of Olantin
In ancient days, Olantin was a wealthy coastal polis along the Siren Sea. Because it was the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
villagers are harmed, but their food supplies are depleted, and 2d6 mongrelfolk are killed. The surviving mongrelfolk return to the abbey with their plunder. The burgomaster is so distraught that he
hangs himself from the rafters of his cottage a few days later. The characters can stop all this from happening by delivering the dress to the Abbot. They can also stop the mayhem by halting the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
uncharacteristically violent villagers, hoping the three will come to their senses. The Fourth Infection Once the fight ends, the townspeople restrain any surviving members of the trio so they can’t do more
. They can feel it intruding on their thoughts as well as changing their body. Goblins Again. Several days ago, Wheel-of-Fortune found goblins in the cellar of the Sleeping Giant. Wheel-of-Fortune also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Star is a fine treasure; however, surviving plasmoid crew members recommend abandoning it, knowing that the astral elves will rain vengeance upon anyone in control of one of their ships. Its
floor; this hexagon stabilizes the helm, allowing it to swivel while holding it in place. The Dark Star’s cargo hold contains enough food and water to sustain the ship’s crew for twenty days.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
them costs 5 feet of movement. Most of the crates are empty, but four of them contain harvested, edible fungi. Each crate of fungi weighs 50 pounds, contains the equivalent of 20 days of rations, and
to gain an answer to a single question. The characters can ask only three questions total before the surviving duergar become incoherent and start frothing at the mouth — a form of madness brought on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
-handedly and led your comrades to victory. 5 Stowaway. For days, you hid in the bilge of an enemy ship, surviving on brackish water and foolhardy rats. At the right moment, you crept up to the deck and took
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
mind, confuse your enemies, and relieve that strain on your lower back. Subtle Stances d8 Stance
1 Incontinent Elder — Standing straight, knees together (excellent for surviving those long
for cooling off on hot days)
8 Broken Bridge — Face down on the ground with knees bent and posterior up (reduces visibility to foes in front, and makes a useful ramp for allies to jump off
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
harder than normal for non-drow to approach the city safely by any known route. While the characters are within 18 miles (three days’ travel) of the city, use the Drow Patrols table to determine random
demon, with the drow elite warrior and 1d4 − 1 drow surviving the encounter. If the characters get involved, the encounter becomes a three-way fight, as neither the drow nor the demon are interested in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Death Curse Understanding how Acererak’s death curse works is vital to running the adventure smoothly. The Soulmonger was activated 20 days ago and remains active until it is destroyed. While the
surviving member of a doomed expedition, a guide who has lived in Chult for years, a lone explorer seeking glory or treasure, or someone racing against time to save a loved one affected by the death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Estate Gardens Former royal advisor Young-Gi spends little time at the great palace known as the Seat of Dragons these days, instead enjoying retirement in the gardens of his small estate, where the
park called the Park of the Elders, specifically late at night near the statue to his sister Young-Soo. Since Won-Ha had no surviving family members, he finds it conceivable that her gwishin could
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
flame storm usually lasts 2d4 minutes, though the originating storm clouds can persist for days, creating multiple flame storms. Necrotic Tempest. Storms infused with the essence of death roil with
crops withered and wells undrinkable for 1d4 days after its passing. Thrym’s Howl. These bone-chilling blizzards drive a wall of wind and snow like a living glacier. The storm projects extreme cold (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, their incarnation appears in one of these rooms. The ladder to the north leads to area W6. Supplies. The kitchen has been plundered, but 14 days of rations remain. These mostly consist of pickled
characters, begging them to help him get out of the tower before more Fiends arrive. This is a ploy to drive the characters toward any Fiends surviving on the floors below. If none remain, he either
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
of the bridge. On hot days, the scents exuded from both sites can be overwhelming, which is why I have again asked the Alliance to assign a different agent to visit on next summer’s rounds. Tyndal’s
witnessed the fall of the human kingdom of Delimbiyran, the founding of Daggerford, and all the days since. RUINED KINGDOMS OF THE NORTH
Many folk consider the start of civilization in the North to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Traveling to the Castle Castle Naerytar is not just a stone’s throw down the road. It sits fifteen miles from the work camp — fifteen cold, muddy, difficult miles. It takes the characters two days to
opening a dialog depends on the situation. If he’s the only surviving lizardfolk or he’s questioned out of earshot from the others, he can speak openly. If several lizardfolk are tied up and they’re being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
days at least. Layers 45–47: Azzagrat The demon lord Graz’zt embodies manipulation and cruelty, tempting mortals with the promise of appalling delights and decadent luxuries. He rules over the realm of
the last surviving gnolls tear one another apart for the right to feast upon the dead. Yeenoghu rules a layer of ravines and badlands known as the Death Dells. Here, creatures must hunt to survive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, although she doesn’t know it. If captured, she can relate that a short, cloaked humanoid came to her in Neverwinter Wood two days ago, hiring her to bring her pack of jackals to Phandalin and search
others. Falling rubble knocked her down, then buried her. Surviving on nothing but rainwater and her half-orc endurance, Gildha has been in and out of consciousness since the attack. The Timepiece of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
lair. When the star struck, collapsing masonry killed this chamber’s occupants and cut off the room from the rest of the lair. Preoccupied with the fallen star, the surviving derro haven’t retrieved
magic to help the raiders learn Therno Lake’s defenses. Secretly, many derro feared the lamia, and they were relieved when the cave-in trapped her here. The lamia hasn’t eaten in days. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Against the Giants d8 Adventure Hook 1 Adventurers find a village completely deserted, with tracks leading to a hill giant steading. Can they rescue the surviving villagers and livestock before the hill
storm lashes a fishing village for days. After helping people get to safety, the adventurers investigate the storm, and they discover a storm giant locked in battle with a kraken nearby. 6 After
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
of days but can’t leave: one passage from this room ends at a deep chasm and the other leads to the flying monsters’ lair. They’ve been trying to weave their clothing into a rope to traverse the
gibbering mouthers and then retreat from this room without defeating them all, the surviving gibbering mouthers combine into a single flesh meld (see appendix A) that arises from the muck the next time the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
so, Great Ulfe’s followers rebuild it within three days. Any orcs killed here are replaced by orcs from area 11. 4 and 4a. Archers’ Stations The dwarves carved out chambers on either side of the
normally lairs in the open area east of the doors. These orcs are currently out of the dungeon unless the party spent several days observing the hillside (see “Wait and Watch” above) before entering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
of the people of Bakar. The Tears of Athis arrived at the pyramid two days ago. They seek to restore the River Athis. Amun Sa built his tomb at the river’s source, so it stands to reason the secret
. Although the surviving Tears have made good progress reassembling this room’s broken plaster, they haven’t yet translated any of the hieroglyphs. Hieroglyphs. The hieroglyphs on the walls were carved by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the tomb. What Uma Knows. In addition to the history of Bakar (detailed in this adventure’s background), Uma can impart the following information: Amun Sa’s Ghost. Twelve days ago, Uma traveled to the
, looking to retrieve his staff and star-gem. Encounter with a Mummy. Five days ago, Uma and her companions cornered a mummy garbed in tattered high priest’s robes near a waterfall not far from here (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
give the sisters food and water within 10 minutes, one of them dies. The surviving sibling then makes it her life’s mission to seek revenge on everyone involved, including the adventurers who failed
successful DC 15 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Survival) check. A character who has an engineering or mining background has advantage on this check. With three days of digging and careful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
absent. The disappearances continue until the Tiger nomads come back or until there is only one character left in the camp. After six days and nights, Bjornhild and the surviving members of her camp
characters are alone at Bjornhild’s camp for six days and nights. Allow the players to describe what their characters do during this period of time. After every 24 hours spent guarding the camp and ensuring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Cynidicean’s robes contain a full waterskin and two days of rations. B49: Living Room Faded wall hangings, cracked sculptures, and frayed divans decorate this ornate living room. Two rusty iron statues
masks with tentacled chins, oversee them.
Some surviving Cynidiceans gamble the fortunes of their lost kingdom in this secluded room. Twelve masked commoners play games here, supervised by four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, the dead guards are replaced by troops from areas K8 or area K20. If those guards are killed too, it takes Grimjaw 1d4 + 1 days to get reinforcements and replace the gate guards. During this period
commands. If a fight breaks out here, Drosnin defends the chapel to the death. Once she falls, any surviving reavers retreat to area K14 or K16 to raise the alarm. K16. Great Hall The great hall becomes a