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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, hairless warriors stands 15 to 21 feet tall and possesses a lust for magic, an inherited memory (composed of recollections from the souls sacrificed in their creation), and an insane hatred for
tombs, temples, and caves in search of magic items, which they bear off. They usually try to seize magic from beings that they encounter.
Magic is sacred to tomb tappers. They don't use any magic items
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
will of their masters. They wield a deadly combination of unarmed fighting techniques and shadow magic to deceive and defeat their foes. While on secret missions, they wear masks crafted to resemble
centuries, and over time, those lineages have become Humanoid. Fey goblinoids, who still bear the magic of the Feywild, are rare on the Material Plane but not unheard of. hobgoblin devastator;Hobgoblin devastators are examples of such Fey folk, as are hobgoblin iron shadows and nilbog;nilbogs.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Chapter 6: Canyon of the Stone Giants Deadstone Cleft is the remote canyon lair of a xenophobic clan of stone giants who worship Skoraeus Stonebones. If the characters defeat the zealous stone giant
Kayalithica has won the allegiance of the Blue Bear tribe of Uthgardt, many of whom are camped in Deadstone Cleft. See chapter 3 for more information on this tribe.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
horseback is imprisoned and sentenced to death.
4 Help a cult summon a fiend to combat an impending greater evil.
5 Defeat a violent hag whoâs protected by everyone in town and called
âgrandmother.â
6 Escape an estate after the residents adopt the party and refuse to let them leave.
7 Learn why the characters bear uncanny resemblances to the founders of an underground village.
8 Slay a dragon and, in so doing, prove a character is the prophesied chosen one.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, albeit with a few minor adjustments. Oath of Conquest Most paladins who take the Oath of Conquest consider martial subjugation the ultimate form of defeat for an enemy. You have a wider view, though
fellow party members to see things your way. Oath of Vengeance The fury brought to bear by an Oath of Vengeance paladin fits well into most Acquisitions Incorporated campaigns. Those who break contracts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
have done. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as an incentive to improve their skills. Above all else, every goliath is driven to outdo their past performance, taking greater and greater risks. As
Werebear Goliath legends speak of a creature that prowls the far reaches of Icewind Dale, known as Oyaminartok the Winter Walker. She can take the form of either a polar bear or a hulking, bipedal shape
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
into a tragedy. Gem You inherited land containing the ruins of a temple where a coveted relic was hidden. Jester You were brought up to believe in a prophecy of impending doom, but you perceive
organization such as a druid circle, paladin order, or temple watch over you. Moon You are most comfortable at night, and all your greatest successes have taken place then. You also bear a silvery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
warriors stands 15 to 21 feet tall and possesses a lust for magic, an inherited memory (composed of recollections from the souls sacrificed in their creation), and an insane hatred for nonhuman
, and caves in search of magic items, which they bear off. They usually try to seize magic from beings that they encounter. Magic is sacred to tomb tappers. They donât use any magic items they acquire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
muscle he can bring to bear against anyone who defaults on a loan, and his familyâs influence extends beyond Baldurâs Gate. The characters might try to secure a loan, with or without the intention of
the death, and he surrenders if he canât fight, talk, or slither his way out of a perilous situation. If the characters defeat Amrikâs bodyguards and take him prisoner, he does what heâs told until an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
cult overrun Castle Naerytar; a defeat would cost Borngray his hard-earned rank in the cult, and Spattergoo would lose the base from which he hopes to rule the mere after the cult is finished with the
and let the bullywugs bear the brunt of combat and casualties. If the lizardfolk have been won over to fighting alongside the characters, then they hunt bullywugs through the castle and grounds and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
for food and treasure, as well as creatures to enslave, but they are cold and eager to return home. Izobai fights only in self-defense. If defeat seems inevitable, she uses her torch to set fire to
an action to free one of them from its harness. On a failed check, both bears are hostile toward that character for the rest of the encounter. A freed polar bear does not attack the character who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
cult overrun Castle Naerytar; a defeat would cost Borngray his hard-earned rank in the cult, and Spattergoo would lose the base from which he hopes to rule the mere after the cult is finished with the
back and let the bullywugs bear the brunt of combat and casualties. If the lizardfolk have been won over to fighting alongside the characters, then they hunt bullywugs through the castle and grounds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
attack her castle without provocation or are caught trying to sneak into her home, Sansuri brings her castleâs defenses to bear and tries to crush them, capturing those who surrender. If the characters
spell on herself, retreats to her tower (areas 31âarea 33), and leaves the castleâs other denizens to fend for themselves. If her defeat seems inevitable, Sansuri bargains for her life and, under such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lordâs Wrath
of various ages and size, but two of them bear cages. Each cage contains four humans, and you recognize four of them, by their uniform, as the soldiers you were sent to rescue.
A tall lizardfolk
peaceful resolution. If the party approaches peacefully and succeeds on some DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) checks, they might convince the lizardfolk to release the prisoners if the party defeat the rot trolls for them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
.
8 Recruit the help of the shrineâs druids to defeat a group of poachers.
9 Acquire a beast companion from the shrine.
10 Defend the shrine from a group of harpies.
Forest Shrine
the ground, each creating a small, sheltered area for private conversations. Several bushes sculpted in the shape of Nylea and predatory forest animals, such as the bear and the wolf, are scattered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
armed soldiers marching toward Kalaman. These soldiers are at least a mile away and donât bear the colors of either Kalaman or the Dragon Army. If the characters draw closer, itâs clear the soldiers
Ironclad Regiment, after they engaged the Dragon Army outside Vogler. Since their defeat, theyâve taken a winding route to avoid the enemy as they make their way to Kalaman. Cudgel seeks to rest and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
a dusty, web-filled tunnel (area 19F) beyond. 19E. Chamber of Sacraments Eight torches illuminate this room. The light washes over a floor mosaic showing two creatures locked in combat: a small bear
who would deny him the cube. Voj takes orders from Zagmira and knows the legend of Oboâlaka and Iâjin. If the characters defeat him, they find some valuables on his person (see âTreasureâ below) that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
short-lived relationships, though, as most shadow dragons can scarcely bear the bleakness of their own existence. Shadow Dragon Wyrmling Connections d6 Connected Creatures
1 A bard befriends
common foes.
4 An adult shadow dragon and a beholder share a precarious bond, allied against an ancient sapphire dragon neither can defeat alone.
5 An adult shadow dragon is gathering a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
undead, demons, devils, and other supernatural threats can be inherently evil. Against such foes, paladins who swear this oath bring the full wrath of their weapons and spells to bear. Yet the
day to allow that seed to survive and flourish. Wisdom. Your heart and mind must stay clear, for eventually you will be forced to admit defeat. While every creature can be redeemed, some are so far
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
trickery is used to fool the bugbear into leaving (for example, if the character claims to be working for Kelek). If the characters defeat eight or more bullywugs, Grump surrenders and begs for mercy. If
inside the demiplane to which the portal leads. Treasure. Each bullywug wears paste jewelry worth 5 GP and carries a pouch containing 4 GP. These coins bear the embossed face of the bullywugsâ monarch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
on Greek myth or the Epic of Gilgamesh, and so on. Heroic Fantasy Heroic fantasy features adventurers bringing magic to bear against monstrous threatsâthe default subgenre presented in the core D&D
hidden chambers. Swashbuckling Conflicts. Conflicts like these highlight the themes of a swashbuckling campaign: Inherited Antagonists. A character inherits a magic item from a deceased relative
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
might be long-time members of such a guild, descended from a family of crafters or merchants from which you inherited membership, or perhaps youâre working to earn entrance on your own merits. If you
due, and they are desperate to avoid paying. You must defeat whateverâs coming to collect the masterâs debt or find another acceptable payment.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
heart of a lion with a thunderous roar. The favored cleric of a deity of light, the Sunweaver, Forough is the voice of a god and can bring its might to bear. Those who mistake her mercy for weakness
characters to help cement her authority. 2 The empyrean Tygrant receives a prophecy that he can return to Mount Celestia only if he is humbled through defeat. He challenges all of Excelsior
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
to bear against the dragonâs teeth, claws, and fiery breath. But the dwarves know that if they allow the dragon access to the fortressâs innermost chambers, the fight is all but over. White Dragons
reminisce over the defeat of a dragon, or weep as they recall the death of a beloved elder.
In contrast to clan gatherings, dwarves who drink alone invariably become morose and sullen â when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
the mountains to the southeast. The gnomes of Gnomengarde are known for their magical inventions, and they might have something with which to defeat the dragon. Get whatever you can from them. If you
camp, which is run by the half-brother of Phandalinâs townmaster, Harbin Wester. Barthen, the local provisioner, has prepared a new delivery. He needs someone to bear the supplies safely to the camp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
might defeat her. She orders her jackals to cover her retreat, but they follow her lead the next round. She surrenders if she faces death with no way to escape. Development. Hamebi works for the Six
pieces. Older humanoid remains were the source of the jackalsâ meal. However, no intact corpses can be found among the rubble. Additionally, the walls of the still-standing structures bear a mark in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
fungi. If the adults become aware of danger through the noise of combat (or the sproutsâ Distress Spores), they move as quickly as they can to protect the sprouts. If the characters defeat the violet
searching this chamber for useful fungi and succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Survival) check finds 1d6 of these reddish mushrooms, which bear an unsettling resemblance to human hearts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
portrayed in some legends as a fierce female clad in silver and translucent veils, and in others as a banshee. In either version, her hands bear many glittering silver rings, and this image is recognized as
Lolthâs blessing by being the one to bring such a blasphemer to justice. In order to survive, a wild mage must defeat or elude all attackers and forge an alliance with those who can be threatened or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
like, âYes! Flee before my might, as all will flee when I claim my inheritance!â) If the characters defeat Sparkrender, they hear growling and yelping coming from below them (area D6). Hidden Entrance
over and shattered, have strewn their contents across the stone floor. The sound of splintering wood echoes through the space, and a moment later you see an agitated bronze dragon the size of a bear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Long Road. Itâs clear that the giants mean no harm to the townsfolk. If the characters defeat the giants or drive them off before they can grab food, Tylandar Roaringhorn (NG male Chondathan human noble
way past the gargoyles into a dragonâs lair and defeat the dragon within, they find the dragonâs hoard hidden under the sand. Roll on the Treasure Hoard: Challenge 11â16 table in chapter 7 of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
springs, driving off strangers or demanding a worthy price for access to the mystical waters. While many enchanted springs bear the blessings of wild gods or fey beings, some are tainted. These might be
are willing to bargain. Mimic colonies have learned that adventurers they canât defeat can be bought off with information about nearby creatures or locations, hidden treasure (which the colony
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
characters that Sansuri is looking for a lost trove of dragon magic, but they donât know where her cloud castle is located. Treasure If the characters defeat the giants, they can plunder the giants
child from the Blue Bear tribe (see the âUthgardtâ section earlier in this chapter). He is hiding in the innâs hearth, and characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 12 or higher spot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
river of screaming souls flowing through a ravaged landscape. Instead of handles, the doors bear a trio of concentric, rune-carved platinum circles that can be rotated. At the circlesâ center is an
time it takes damage, ending the effect on itself on a successful save. T26: Crypt Six stone pedestals stand near the walls of this expansive room. From left to right, they bear a blue scarf, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
gods bear somber expressions and formal regalia. The doors are spiked shut from the outside.
The reliefs portray Dumathoin, the Keeper of Secrets Under the Mountain, and Marthammor Duin, the Watcher
of the spells she has prepared (see her statistics in chapter 7). Development If the characters defeat the djinni and her cultists, Aerisi (and Windharrow, if he is present) flee to the Howling Caves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
bear. He has an Intelligence score of 18 and the following additional action option: Spellcasting (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). Eliphas casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the
safely to area P11 if they ask to see the bathroom turret, and he will help them defeat the golem that guards it.) Weird Anomalies. âSomething strange is happening. Iâve seen walls, windows, and doors