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Heroes of the Borderlands
Quick Disguise. Jacko spends 1 minute to disguise himself as a different Humanoid of approximately his height and weight. While Jacko is disguised, a creature that takes the Study action to inspect
customers parrot his cheesy slogan: âJacko always has your back-o.âCunning Action. Jacko takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
inspection. For example, the hag could appear to have smooth skin, but someone touching her would feel her rough flesh. Otherwise, a creature must take an action to visually inspect the illusion and
decade ago, during a time when the boundaries between the planes thinned, the hags became aware of the magic spring controlled by Sylvarieâand decided to control and corrupt it for their own purposes
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
family, based in the town of Longsaddle. Cold and dispassionate, she took to magic only a decade ago in her late forties and is skilled in the arcane tradition of necromancy. She has a lifelong struggle
Reghed Glacier. The orb was recently stolen by Nass Lantomir, one of Vellynneâs rivals in the Arcane Brotherhood. Vellynne intends to get it back before resuming her quest to find Ythryn
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
cure. When equipped with dragonshard focus items, the mark can even draw the dead back from the depths of Dolurrh.
House Jorasco
Leader: Ulara dâJorasco
Headquarters: Vedkyar Enclave (Vedykar
beloved in northwestern Khorvaire for her instrumental role in combating an epidemic in that region a decade ago, and Jorasco medics served in every nationâs army during the war.
The guild runs
Tabaxi
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
We had a tabaxi come through once, a few winters back. She kept the taproom packed each night with her stories and spent most days napping in a chair in front of the fireplace. We thought she was
mull over the stories and rumors they collected like a miser counting coins.
Although material wealth holds little attraction for the tabaxi, they have an insatiable desire to find and inspect ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
6. Back Tunnel Corpses. Lying against the walls of this 20-foot-high tunnel are the mutilated corpses of ten hobgoblins.
Scaladar. Three scaladar (see appendix A) patrol the tunnel.
The scaladar
hunt as a trio and have orders from Zox to kill any humanoids they see. Ideally, the characters should encounter the scaladar after they have had time to inspect the hobgoblin corpses. The hobgoblins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragonâs Wake
dwarf architect in charge of rebuilding the town, whom everyone calls âThe Growlerâ behind her back. Jack Torver, the newest council member (see âTorverâs Postâ for more information). A job board outside
of the fishery holds notices for adventurers looking for work. If the characters inspect the job board, proceed to the âThe Quest Boardâ section.
Kobold
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whoâve known each other for over a decade might consider each other friends or enemies, but the strength of this sentiment is much fainter than any comparable human emotion. Since most of their
some other convenient way (or, in a cannibalistic tribe, eaten). Kobolds believe that if they die in service to their tribe, Kurtulmak immediately sends each of them back to life as the next egg laid in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
who didnât escape to Mithral Hall or the surface world were dragged back in chains to Menzoberranzan as slaves. Within the past decade or so, the deep gnomes have returned to reclaim, resettle, and
an invading drow force from Menzoberranzan. This alliance, however, would spell Blingdenstoneâs doom. The vengeful drow bided their time, rebuilt their forces, and sent their armies out to strike back
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
see that all the crates go into the strong room. If they donât look inside the warehouse while the wagons are unloaded but inspect the warehouse later, they wonât find any of the crates; the only
lizardfolk carrying contraband into the tunnel beneath the strong room. They can take the direct approach and inspect the strong room surreptitiously. This leads to a fight with lizardfolk if characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
questions asked. Satisfied customers parrot his cheesy slogan: âJacko always has your back-o.â Jacko Small Humanoid (Halfling), Chaotic Neutral
AC 13 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 22 (5d8)
Speed 30 ft
himself as a different Humanoid of approximately his height and weight. While Jacko is disguised, a creature that takes the Study action to inspect Jackoâs appearance can make a DC 13 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
see that all the crates go into the strong room. If they donât look inside the warehouse while the wagons are unloaded but inspect the warehouse later, they wonât find any of the crates; the only
lizardfolk carrying contraband into the tunnel beneath the strong room. They can take the direct approach and inspect the strong room surreptitiously. This leads to a fight with lizardfolk if characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
during that time, and if they were already attacking, they stop and dive to the bottom of the pool to inspect their new treasure. If the characters attempt to leave the area without retrieving the garnet
, both paths curve away and bring them back here after a short walk. If the characters leave any marks, items, or companions behind in this area, all the same conditions apply here as in area 1. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
during that time, and if they were already attacking, they stop and dive to the bottom of the pool to inspect their new treasure. If the characters attempt to leave the area without retrieving the garnet
, both paths curve away and bring them back here after a short walk. If the characters leave any marks, items, or companions behind in this area, all the same conditions apply here as in area 1. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Daask Formed by monstrous immigrants from Droaam, Daask has been building its power in the Khyberâs Gate and Malleonâs Gate districts of Sharn for the last decade. It is most infamous for its
guerrilla tactics, using only as many combatants as necessary to get a job done, never staying in one place too long, and quickly retreating back to their turf. Though the Boromars still control much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
glowing letters hovering in the air. At night, the Pyrgnos shines like a lighthouse where the sea wall meets the shore, gleaming on the waters of the Siren Sea. A decade ago, the Pyrgnos was partly
arduous training at the Dekatia, apprenticed to master priests, thaumaturges, philosophers, and military heroes. Those who manage to complete this decade of training are renowned as the wisest of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
are with the party, the wrestlers rush off to distract the giants, and the characters automatically succeed on their group Dexterity (Stealth) check. âWeâll hold them off,â one wrestler yells back
the dragon, Akaanvaerd swoops down to inspect the interlopers. He has no interest in the charactersâ quest but considers whether he can use these little ones to further his own aims. Namely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
get back to her wife Urgala, whom she hasnât seen in a decade. When last they were together, Urgala and Darribeth were living in Amphail, a town north of Waterdeep. In the intervening years, Urgala
wearing tattered gray robes over black pants sits on a 2-foot-tall toadstool. Her long black hair is tied back with a swatch of gray cloth that matches her robe. A quasit in toad form sits on her knee
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the time, was an unusual way to play Dungeons & Dragons. The intervening decade saw Acq Inc take on many forms â streams, recorded content, comics, and, of course, live roleplaying shows. While these
are all now completely normal ways to discover and enjoy D&D, back then, not so much. We just did it because it seemed like a cool idea, and ten years later, it seems like maybe we were right. Today
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
claimed it was not a historical text, but a warning. My superiors have authorized me to show it to you.â
Pelk allows the characters to inspect the book. It is surprisingly light, and brief examination
from their cages and head back into the sea. The third cylinder depicts, and briefly tells about, the aftermath of the serpentfolkâs assault. The village is vacant, most of its buildings flattened
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortuneâs Wheel
Shapechanger trait to pose as Sergeant Luggik. During assaults through the portal, the slaad uses telepathy to relate information to Zot and Sotuâs agents, who then slip back through the portal. This helps the
invaders prepare ever-deadlier attacks. Before Battle The characters can inspect the gate to Acheron or speak to any of the soldiers at the gate. Major Kalar wonât let the characters attune the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
13. Skoraeus Stonebones The stone giants have carved the back wall of the canyon into a 150-foot-tall statue of their god, Skoraeus Stonebones, who looks like a powerfully built stone giant with
the water into a stream that flows out through the canyon. The sound of falling water is quite loud here, and a thick mist drifts over everything. Characters who inspect the statue and succeed on a DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragonâs Wake
creatures sealed within were freed to attack Leilon, and the magic of the planar beacon was redirected back into the Material Plane, causing humanoids who looked upon it to become paralyzed. Leilon was
â favorites. While there is much work to be done within the town, there are also missions to accomplish outside the settlement, listed on the job board at the fishery.
When the adventurers are ready to inspect the job board, proceed to the âFisheryâ section.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
creatures sealed within were freed to attack Leilon, and the magic of the planar beacon was redirected back into the Material Plane, causing humanoids who looked upon it to become paralyzed. Leilon was
outside as told by notices on the job board at the fishery.
When the adventurers are ready to inspect the job board, proceed to the âFisheryâ section.
Map 2: Leilon Town View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
golem. She ordered her remaining forces to fall back, whereupon the golem withdrew to the altar once more. Skella is prepared to let the adventurers take a crack at defeating the golem, so that she can
. (The statues are impressive-looking but harmless.)
Basalt Doors. At the back of the dais stands a set of double doors made of carved black basalt, flanked by two glowing quartz pillars. Above the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
landmark. Sprawled nearby is a huge, partly dissolved monster with its guts ripped out. The dead monster lies on its armored back with its four clawed feet in the air. From deeper in the hills come the
monster, recognizing it as a bulette on a success. As a Search action, a character can inspect the dead bulette and make a DC 12 Wisdom (Medicine) check. On a success, the character determines that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
tension could play a role in a characterâs back story, the plot of an adventure, or the reactions of an NPC. Although the nations are afraid to return to all-out war, any of these feuds could escalate
plagued Breland for centuries. A decade ago, the Daughters of Sora Kell united the scattered warlords of the region under the flag of Droaam. Furious clashes erupted between Breland and Droaam
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the raw ore and the refined metal for around a decade. Due to the rough terrain and the harshness of the climate, the village never grew large. It intermittently hosted a succession of traveling
inhabitants. They wonder whether it would be worth hiring adventurers to see if anything remains of the villageâparticularly the platinum ore. Sketched on the back of the last page is a rough map of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Blingdenstone, paying adventurers to scout and keep an eye on the territory while they organized their people across the dwarven holds and surface-world cities that had received them. After a decade of
careful and determined planning, the Diggermattocks led a force back to Blingdenstone to reclaim it. While they have not yet been crowned, everybody treats them as the de facto rulers of the settlement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
other members of their tribe, but they are rarely affectionate with each other. Two kobolds whoâve known each other for over a decade might consider each other friends or enemies, but the strength of
back to life as the next egg laid in the hatchery. If a particularly important or respected member of a tribe dies, the hatchery is closely monitored. The next egg laid is immediately separated from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
accept the notion that anyone would refuse him. He assigns Gartokkar to be their liaison, orders badges of gold be given to them, and sends them off. Treasure The characters might be tempted to inspect
anything else as delusions, ignorance, or outright lies. In his paranoia, Gartokkar wants the characters to confirm the Gray Ghostsâ involvement and to bring back whatever powerful magic the thieves used
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
flees. If they are left alone, the spiders crawl back into the altar and disappear after 1 hour, whereupon the trap resets. During his last visit to the nave, Muiral took any items of value from the
dead adventurers. Characters who inspect the corpses find the following: The northern corpse (that of Kravos, a tiefling rogue) wears leather armor and clutches a shortsword. Necrotic energy causes his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Hallwinter. Theyâve been dead about a day, and itâs clear that arrows killed the horses. When the characters inspect the scene closer, read the following: The saddlebags have been looted. Nearby lies an empty
event that the goblins defeat the adventurers, they leave them unconscious, loot them and the wagon, then head back to the Cragmaw hideout. The characters can continue on to Phandalin, buy new gear at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
starts over. The same is true for the pop-up scene that plays out when the book is opened. The damage to the exterior of the box is immediately noticeable to characters who inspect it. A successful DC 15
. Confrontation Singing the final stanza draws Shemshime into the room. The book trembles, and its mechanical inner workings squeal to a halt for a moment before whirring back to life. You hear clicks, and shadows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
to sneak up on her without waking her. Talking near the dollhouse also awakens her. The dollhouse is fully enclosed, rather than being open at the back as a normal dollhouse would be. A Tiny creature
things were transformed into are kept inside the dollhouseâs attic, along with the items listed in the âTreasureâ section below. Characters who inspect the outside of the dollhouse closely can see that






