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Curse of Strahd
them harm, he instead interrogated Ezmerelda’s mother and father on the whereabouts of his missing son. Satisfied with their answers, he spared their lives before departing with the information
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The Great Vampire Hunt. While in the company of a Vistani caravan, Ezmerelda heard a rumor that Rudolph van Richten had gone to Barovia to slay the most powerful vampire of them all. She decided that
Young Deep Dragon
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A young deep dragon has captured a number of kuo-toa and has decided to try them out as servants instead of eating them.
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A young deep dragon maintains the guise of a handsome Humanoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
24 hours. The right button is engraved with a larger human stick figure and functions like the left button, except the creatures in the alteration chamber are enlarged instead of reduced. If a
pale white light, illuminating the whole chamber.
Key. Lying on the chamber floor is a flat mithral key.
The buttons on each brass panel and their effects are as follows: The top button is engraved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
need help with a situation. If the party prefers a cash reward instead, he happily obliges and still promises a favor. If the characters took Vidorant’s deal or decided to keep the diadem for
doesn’t attack the party himself; instead, he uses the Silver Fingers Society to steal back the diadem or otherwise make the characters’ lives difficult. If the characters fool him or were simply unable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
T19–area T22). Shalfey threatened to destroy the Books of Prophecy if anyone attempts to break into his sanctum, so Piyarz decided to starve him out instead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
tricks on. The eblis sent a marsh frog to reason with Ubtao, but the frog was angry and decided to wrestle the god instead. This amused Ubtao, so he gave the frog tentacles to make it stronger. When
withered and died, and death swept through Omu. One morning, a wise zorbo emerged from her hollow tree and spoke to the dying Omuans. To convince Ubtao of their worth, she decided to cook him a stew made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
configuration 3 is illuminated. If the dial is turned, the currently lit crystal goes out and the crystal to the left or right (the direction the dial is turned) lights up. Blue Button. Pushing the blue
button orients the cog rooms (areas 58 through area 60) to match whichever configuration has its crystal lit. The entire level trembles as the giant cogs rotate. If the blue button is pushed while the cog
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
, without the goods they were sent to retrieve. The group is soaking wet, and one of the larger carts is being pulled by one horse instead of two. One of the two soldiers that was accompanying the caravan
decided not to risk trying to complete the journey to the inn, but the other soldier sent to guard the caravan agreed to stay and keep an eye on the situation.
Orc
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, injury, or age) often join these cults instead of facing daily humiliation, exile, or death.
Serving as the bridge between the two parts of the tribe are the priestesses of Luthic, the orc goddess who
tribe to the death.
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Every serious choice I make must be decided by signs or omens from the gods.
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I carry the teeth of a great warrior. They inspire me to commit great deeds in battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
covered with dials, switches, and buttons—including a light-purple button recognizable as one of the missing components of the Infernal Machine. Removing this component deactivates the controls and
-headed owlbear stat block which includes the following changes: It has the undead type instead of the monstrosity type. It has vulnerability to bludgeoning damage. It is immune to poison damage and the poisoned condition, and is immune to exhaustion.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the council by taking direct action against Dory, so she has decided to try using the characters as her tool. Thornwell suspects that Dory is the actual murderer (though she hasn’t an inkling of Mr
. Dory’s true nature), and she secretly hopes the characters end up killing him. She never mentions her fellow councillor by name, though, instead making cryptic statements such as: “You must follow the facts wherever they lead, even if that includes the halls of power.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
went on a spiritual journey to find myself and instead found a spirit animal to guide, protect, and inspire me. 5 I was struck by lightning and lived. Afterward, I found a new strength within me that let
could best use it. 4 I befriended a druid and was moved by druidic teachings. I decided to follow my friend’s guidance and give something back to the world. 5 While I was growing up, I saw spirits all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
decided he preferred the new form to his original one (that of a wizened old man). His otter form was made permanent by a wish spell. He uses the archmage stat block, but is a Tiny beast with a Strength of
3. His alignment is chaotic good, and he speaks Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Gnomish, Halfling, and Troglodyte. He has the plane shift spell prepared instead of teleport, and is searching for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
and sleep. After becoming enthralled by Zuggtmoy, Phylo decided the myconids would meld exclusively within their own circle, and only the circle leaders would meld with the other circle leaders and the
several days now, instead sending a representative (see “The Circle of Masters” in area 5). Times in Neverlight Grove are strange and worrisome indeed. ROLEPLAYING THE MYCONIDS
Myconids lead lives
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Features”) instead of stone but can be restored as normal. H4: Floating Platform In the center of this chamber floats a dimly glowing stone platform accessible by a short ramp. Gaps around the
in the tower (area H9). They fight to the death if provoked to combat; if left undisturbed, they instead slip away to warn their boss of the intruders. H7: City Ruins These chambers were once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the river, is a small community of folk who work as farmers, fishers, herders, and artisans. These folk do a brisk business, as most outland merchants choose not to journey beyond Stagwick and instead
. From what I heard, both the giants and the people of Hartsvale hate the ogres, a fact for which I’m sure many are grateful. If one or more giants decided to organize the ogres, I don’t know if any in Hartsvale could stand against them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, she decided to lend her skills in the fight against the Dragon Armies before they can invade her homeland. She is a talented spy and scout who isn’t afraid to bring her blades to bear if the
saving throw to take only half damage, she instead takes no damage if she succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if she fails. Iriad doesn’t benefit from this feature while incapacitated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
petrifying gaze), she tended to Asteria’s wounds. When Asteria awoke, the young woman didn’t panic. Instead, the pair chatted throughout the night, talking of the stars, the sea, and everything else
decided to let her father assume she was dead. The secluded grotto became her new home. Over the years, Euryale taught Asteria how to be a steward of the land, while Asteria provided companionship, freely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
scenic beauty that he decided to settle there. Queen Ravenovia lamented the death of Barov and was fearful of Strahd. War had made him cold and arrogant. She kept her younger son, Sergei, away from the
Barovian woman of fine lineage and remarkable beauty. Strahd believed her to be a worthy bride, and he lavished Tatyana with gifts and attention. Despite Strahd’s efforts, she instead fell in love with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
tomb. After the characters left her, Sangora detailed her conversation to her vampire spawn assistants. The spawn decided to make a meal of the characters, assuming that Sangora would never discover
. Instead, a ghost custodian named Newmy lives inside. She’s affixed a piece of paper with “Newmy’s Room” written on it in Common. If anyone approaches the slab, Newmy pops out, sputtering apologies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
hit point instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The angel makes two melee attacks.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d8 + 6) slashing damage, or 11 (1d10
? For now, Aurelia has decided to let Nevena have an unprecedented degree of freedom, but if she betrays any hint of corruption, she will quickly be brought back under close scrutiny.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
awaken spell.
Young Deep Dragon Connections d6 Connected Creatures
1 A young deep dragon has captured a number of kuo-toa and has decided to try them out as servants instead of eating them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
election is unworthy of the job, a bronze dragon is now supporting an authoritarian leader instead.
7 A bronze dragon has been approached by both sides in a war and needs agents to get close to
Codex—and has decided to prove it by attacking the site.
Connected Creatures Bronze dragons admire high-minded ambition and military prowess, seeking out those beings willing to risk their lives in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
countdown timer and a blinking red button built into it. Suspended above the console are four wireframe windows, each displaying a projected image.
Unless the characters have already encountered him (see
the characters instead, he attacks them in a panic. See the “Stonky Noptopper” sidebar for additional guidance on how to portray him. Stonky carries an iron key that unlocks the double door between
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
expired and the gold became lead once more. Asmodeus, although he couldn’t punish Glasya for breaking the law, decided to discipline her by doing something only he could do: making her an archdevil. He
contracts contain loopholes. In return for giving their souls to her instead, such individuals learn how to break the contract and negate whatever price the contract says they must pay.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
spell cast on it. A button carved in the shape of a twinkling star is hidden in a nearby wall fresco; a character who searches the wall spots it with a successful DC 17 Wisdom (Perception) check. When the
star-shaped button is pushed, the door swings inward. The door can also be opened with a knock spell or forced open with a successful DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check. 6f. Wyllow’s Staff of Flowers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
them harm, he instead interrogated Ezmerelda’s mother and father on the whereabouts of his missing son. Satisfied with their answers, he spared their lives before departing with the information they
company of a Vistani caravan, Ezmerelda heard a rumor that Rudolph van Richten had gone to Barovia to slay the most powerful vampire of them all. She decided that he might need help and traveled for months
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
multiple party members are attempting the same task, have them make a group check instead. K2. Main Gate A fiery brazier casts its flickering light on the thirty-foot-high, spiked ramparts that frame
, have them make a group check instead. A character next to the gate can use an action to reach through it and try to pick the frozen padlock using thieves’ tools, doing so with a successful DC 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
. Questioning the Modrons. Monodrone valets aboard the Concordant Express have built-in language interpreters instead of voice boxes; consequently, they can understand any spoken language but can’t speak
mark, but Quintus got to her first by preying on her dream of finding a time dragon’s lair. Vern decided to eliminate the competition while laying the blame on a malfunctioning modron that can’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
into more positive outlets. They didn’t know they had apprenticed the young Oreioth to a necromancer in need of an assistant for his researches. When Oreioth’s master decided he had no more use for
(Recharges after a Long Rest). When a living Medium or Small humanoid within 30 feet of Oreioth dies, he can use an action on his next turn to cast animate dead on that humanoid’s corpse, instead of using
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
mind flayer would have extracted his brain and turned it into an intellect devourer instead.) Zaibon knows nothing of the fate that awaits him. Mind Flayer. If the characters haven’t already dealt
ransom him back, but seemingly his relatives either couldn’t pay or decided not to. (In truth, his rotten in-laws destroyed the ransom notes and told Bepis’s wife and children that he ran away with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
(Perception) check notices some skeletons have matching emblems on their clothing or gear, perhaps indicating the bearers belonged to the same organization. If you have decided the dead adventurers belonged
more people into the castle. Searching the corpses uncovers 750 gp, 50 pp, and a jeweled ring worth 250 gp. Crossing the Moat. The characters can use the drawbridge to cross the moat. They can instead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
overjoyed and offers to repay the favor. He doesn’t sell them the fake potions. (“Um, they aren’t as potent as they could be.”) Instead, he lets them choose a treasure from the Vistani treasure wagon (area
strung across the width of the wagon under the driver’s seat serves as Arabelle’s bed. A burlap doll with button eyes lies in the hammock; Arabelle has no other possessions. A small iron stove in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
characters a number of choices, allowing customization and creativity. Sample features are provided as guidelines, but a franchise’s features can include literally anything decided on and agreed to by the
in the wake of an existing business. Somebody else did the market research and decided this was a good location? Awesome! Now use that decision against them. Set up direct competition. Then spread
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
pass up an incredible opportunity, the archmage decided to make the Silent Sound lighthouse his new home. During his attack on the lighthouse, Hoobur made sure that his troops captured rather than killed
creature touching the panel is teleported through the lens to the lantern room. Developments. If Wizzy is knocked unconscious instead of being killed, the gnome mage regains his senses when he