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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Character Hooks Consider the following ways to involve characters in this adventure: Celebration. Zinda’s March of Vice is famous throughout the region. An influential ally of the characters requests
of Zinda’s rulers, believes her fellow Kings of Coin are engaged in a deadly conspiracy. Through an anonymous agent, Samira hires the characters to come to Zinda and uncover what secrets her peers hide.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
shiny dorsal ridge breaks the snow’s surface.
Vorryn and Dredavex released a hostile bulette into the wild after the crash because they didn’t want to feed it. They have no control over the creature
away from them, and it has three-quarters cover under the snow. When it gets within 30 feet of the party, the bulette springs out of the snow and uses its Deadly Leap. If the characters don’t kill it, the bulette gradually migrates toward Ten-Towns.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Ephara’s Quests table suggests a few adventures the god’s champions might involve themselves in. Ephara’s Quests d6 Adventure Goal
1 Oust the corrupt leader of a town or a city.
2 Reclaim a
improvements to a city or defeating a major threat. Foes in an Ephara campaign could be deadly monsters, corrupt politicians, or even impending natural disasters. The reappearance of figures from a city’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
tremendous variety of planar-themed adventures possible within the boundaries of the Outlands. Adventures in the Outlands often involve the conflicts between opposing planar influences. It’s much easier for a
deadly sabotage across the Outlands. Despite these conflicts, the Outlands remains a plane of balance. Toward the center of the plane, away from the gate-towns, lie vast stretches of land similar to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
duties involve overseeing the sorting, transportation, and sales of the stolen goods that the rest of the operation steals from wrecked ships. This frees Gadrille do what she loves most: killing others
not to show it. If combat breaks out here, Sovendahl fights bravely and expertly, but the exertion leads to more coughing. As the fight progresses, describe the drow’s spasms of coughing, and blood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
masonry and ruins, as still as any stone sculpture, and delights in the terror it creates when it breaks from its suspended pose, as well as the pain it inflicts on its victims. Animate Stone. Gargoyles
they can hold themselves so still that they appear inanimate. Able to maintain this state for years, a gargoyle makes an ideal sentry. Deadly Reputation. Gargoyles have a reputation for cruelty. Statues
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
companions who know the duergar well can guess that these drow won’t want to attract the duergar’s attention to their “lost property.” Doing so would likely involve having to pay the gray dwarves a reward for
decreases the pursuit level by 2. However, if combat ever breaks out between the characters and the drow, a squad of five duergar stone guards (see appendix C) and five duergar warriors arrive within 1d4 rounds and arrest the lot of them (see “Getting Captured”).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
tattoo of their chosen style’s animal. Some bladesingers learn multiple styles and bear many tattoos, wearing a warning on their skin of their deadly skills.
Cat. Styles that employ a sword belong
by elves. Eagle-style bladesingers use small handaxes, and many maneuvers in the style involve fluid ways to throw the weapon and draw a new one. Raven style uses a war pick, and spells associated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, other elves. To the dark elves, raiding the surface for captives and treasure isn’t just a cultural and military tradition, but also an economic necessity. Some raids are major operations that involve
royal heir or the scion of a wealthy family, adventurers might be hired to mount a rescue mission. Otherwise, it’s rare for any rescuers to follow the kidnappers’ trail deep into the deadly darkness
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
) are transformed into dragon eggs when they die, when they experience profound enlightenment, or when they undergo a ritual that might involve bathing in dragon blood or being devoured by a dragon
in extreme environments (volcanoes, arctic wastes, deadly swamps, and so forth) for chromatic dragons. The eggs might hatch on their own, or they might have to be unearthed first by another creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
deadly trap to allow the characters to gain their freedom. See “Infiltrating Dran Enterprises” for more information.
Dangerous Business This humorously small ship is watched over by four guards that
realize quickly that a stand-up fight will involve more foes than they can handle. The party can retreat and come back when the heat dies down, but this delay imposes another failure point. Or they can push past any threats to get to Dangerous Business and the portals within.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Sibling or ally of defeated enemy 12 Official seeking to restore a tarnished reputation 13 Deadly foe disguised as a social rival 14 Fiend seeking to tempt the characters to evil 15 Spurned romantic
if the characters aren’t directly involved, the event becomes the talk of the town. Some elements of a rival’s plans might involve events in the world that aren’t under the rival’s control. Whether
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
negotiating with a deadly lovesick monster by way of pantomime and crude art scratched on cavern walls. (The books in the nest are evidence that Raah can understand at least a bit of Common, which might also
and unsure of itself. The threats it can manifest in battle are deadly, but the ancient deep crow gets no satisfaction from its combat prowess. A successful DC 16 Intelligence (Nature) check allows a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
disadvantage. A creature hit by the trap has its speed reduced to 0. It can’t move until it breaks free of the trap, which requires a successful DC 15 Strength check by the creature or another creature
, you fall down!
And you get hurt! That’s the best part.
Poison Needle Simple trap (level 1–4, deadly threat) A tiny, poisoned needle hidden in a lock is a good way to discourage thieves from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
matriarch when she manifests to her followers in the mortal realm, which she does with unusual frequency. When battle breaks out — or if she has a reason to remind her followers to fear her — Lolth’s lower
’ flayed skins. Yeenoghu can summon a triple flail he calls the Butcher, which he wields to deadly effect or wills to fly independently into battle as he tears foes apart with teeth and claws. Other Demon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. The behir is hungry but cautious. If the characters don’t attack, the behir asks them in Draconic to drive the gricks out of the adjoining cave. If a fight breaks out, the behir tries to maneuver into
; he’s interested only in hunting safely. The grells respect their behir neighbor, which they refer to as a Great Eater. The grells don’t involve themselves in a fight between the characters and the behir
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
layer break off from time to time, creating deadly, booming avalanches. The inhabitants of Malbolge live in crumbling fortresses and great caves carved into the mountainside. Malbolge’s current ruler is
involve a brief, painful transformation, with the devil’s memories passing intact from one form to the next. Low-level promotions are typically based on need, such as when a pit fiend transforms lemures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Predator Pools The Red Wizards’ plans involve the disruption and control of the Sword Coast’s trade. To that end, the Thayans are spawning an aquatic army. Locations in the Predator Pools are
gate stands in the corridor that leads south to the Spawn Pools. Spawn Pools The Red Wizards refocused the magic of these once-deadly pools to spawn aquatic creatures under the supervision of a sea hag
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
infighting. Today, Abyssal portals still sometimes draw demons to the world, and the fungal spores spread by the cult have transformed the forest into a deadly realm. Fungal Spores. The air in the forest is
fungi grow among the rotting trees of this region. If a fight breaks out, roll a d20. On a 15 or higher, 1d6 violet fungi erupt from where they are hidden around the area among debris and mundane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
eggs of various colors and textures.
Creatures. A Red Wizard enchanter (see appendix B), one dread warrior (see appendix B), and six skeletons oversee the eggs. If combat breaks out, the wizard sends
versions of deadly monsters.
In the southeast corner is a black gate. North of the gate is a contact stone.
Aura. A detect magic spell reveals a transmutation aura on the whole area, which is a simple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Intelligence (History) checks concerning events that involve alcohol as a significant element. Medicine. This tool proficiency grants additional insight when you treat anyone suffering from alcohol poisoning or
might seem too humble for an adventurer, a good pair of boots will see a character across rugged wilderness and through deadly dungeons. Components. Cobbler’s tools consist of a hammer, an awl, a knife, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
flames, the cult slices the corpses across the wrists and inflicts a heart-piercing wound, giving rise to rumors that the murders are the result of a supernaturally deadly serial killer. Pasque Enrial
outrageous than his magnificently crafted outfits. Productions involve everything from live monsters to powerful illusion magic, while also showcasing the most talented performers in the city. Actors and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
instinctively attack any intruders. Ladder. A rung at the top of the ladder has rotted, and it breaks if more than 50 pounds of weight are placed on it. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception
) check notices the weak rung. Any character who breaks the rung while climbing falls 10 feet and has a 50 percent chance of landing in the waste pile. Pile of Waste. Any character who makes substantial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
inflicts a heart-piercing wound, giving rise to rumors that the murders are the result of a supernaturally deadly serial killer. Pasque Enrial, a black gauntlet of Bane, is the cult’s mastermind. He
crafted outfits. Productions involve everything from live monsters to powerful illusion magic, while also showcasing the most talented performers in the city. Actors and musicians perform their songs and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
wagon. A successful DC 10 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools unlocks the box, inside which are five vials of holy water and five vials of antitoxin. Smashing the box open works automatically but breaks
. The two bugbears, Jutt and Meff, act as Rasqel’s muscle. Development. If the characters attempt to involve themselves in the altercation, Rasqel rudely orders them to go do things that are possible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
the end of its next turn, and it can’t benefit from bonuses to speed during that time. If an ooze prod is used as a weapon, it breaks the first time a natural 1 is rolled on an attack roll with it
characters close to the walls and the magic mirrors, hoping to summon the deadly defenders of this area. Cursed Mirrors. Cursed mirrors are on all the walls except those within 5 feet of the exit points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. The slaughterstone eviscerator is a deadly wild card, which might serve as a frightening distraction or be woven into the characters’ outrageous plans. It uses the stat block of a stone golem, but
to the correct person. Both are pleased to have a wedding in their halls, and they engage in small talk to ask polite questions of their guests. Many of those questions involve the business operations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
is hungry and attacks anything that looks edible. If a fight breaks out, the water weird stays in the pool but grabs creatures and drags them into the pool if it can. If the water weird is badly
. Rivibiddel believes the entire crypt is filled with deadly dangers. Emerald. The massive emerald Rivibiddel seeks is likely hidden in an inner sanctum, as befits Dumathoin’s lore. Secret doors are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
lies amid the bones in the sarcophagus containing the female human remains. Zoltan Boros The long-abandoned crypts of Tresendar Manor now hold some deadly surprises R5: Holding Cells For months, the
demanding he join their band, but the terrified Droop just wants to go home. When combat breaks out, Droop hides and avoids the fight. Droop knows the general layout of the Redbrands’ hideout, as well as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
that pervades these rooms and area S15. S16a: Living Quarters. Four vegepygmy scavengers live in each of these repurposed passenger quarters, for a total of twenty-eight vegepygmies. If combat breaks
its research. It can also relate the following information: Deadly Mold. A deadly strain of alien mold wiped out the ship’s original Humanoid population. The mold’s origins are unknown. Survivors. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
beneath a deadly layer of clear gelatinous ooze — perfectly preserved, eerily staged, and utterly devoid of anything organic. The kenku that once occupied Daoine Gloine have all long been turned to glass or
the characters. Individual blobs of ooze congeal around these statue armatures as they erupt out of their staged scenes and attack. If a serious fight breaks out with ooze-folk, that fight attracts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
blades stand guard near the pools and attack trespassers on sight. If a fight breaks out here, the necromite of Myrkul in area D4 joins the fray in the second round of combat. Describe this location to
(see chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) clings to the back of the tapestry and releases its deadly spores if the tapestry is disturbed. D9. The Dead Three Doors This chamber is empty but not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
worlds, the biomass of insects radically outweighs that of higher organisms. Mass migrations and deadly insect species can imperil larger creatures, but most insects remain nothing more than an annoyance
make a DC 15 Charisma saving throw. If either save fails, the creatures magically teleport, switching places. If both saves succeed, they don’t teleport. 86–90 One random creature in the region breaks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
characters can sneak past the troglodytes with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Stealth) group check. Characters carrying a light source have disadvantage on this check. If combat breaks out here, the
, the Witch Queen left a deadly trap for anyone coveting her knowledge. False Demonomicon. The book on the altar looks like the Demonomicon of Iggwilv, the preeminent treatise on the Abyss and demons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
. If combat erupts here, the result is likely to be deadly for the party. Any kobolds remaining in the areas nearby enter the room as reinforcements. Yusdrayl and her two guards arrive from area 21 at
other tribe members here are too young, too old, or too cowardly to defend themselves; they flee if combat breaks out and are worth no XP. Even the kobolds capable of fighting run away if they are