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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
armor emerge from the academy onto the platform where your ship is moored. One clutches a greatsword, while the other holds a struggling, badly wounded Miken Haverstance.
Creatures The two
, and a follow-up swing with a greatsword is enough to decapitate him. If the characters defeat the githyanki before Miken can be killed, Miken crumples to the ground and weeps like a baby. He neither
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
to terms with Captain Grimzod Gargenhale, who confesses that Xaryxian vessels have all but destroyed his fleet. His badly damaged flagship, the Last Breath, is all that remains after multiple
engagements with the astral elves. The vampirate captain nevertheless still vows to destroy the Xaryxian Empire, but unbeknownst to him, his crew is on the verge of mutiny after their latest defeat.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
gnome, is the lone non-halfling in the Boromars’ inner circle. He serves as Saidan’s chief advisor and the organization’s intelligence expert. The family looks to Castar to come up with a plan to defeat Daask, but so far none of his ideas have worked.
Boromar Clan NPCs The Boromar Clan employs people of all races, but most of the organization and nearly all of its inner circle are made up of halflings. Some of the organization’s most important
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Near the entrance, the characters encounter a gang of four Magma Mephits and three Smoke Mephits, drawn to the lair by the magic of the dragon. In the inner cave, the troublesome Red Dragon Wyrmling
and Comprehend Languages) If the characters defeat or drive off the dragon, each of them earns a bonus 400 XP.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
additional challenge for the characters, a vrock tumbles almost in front of them as they reach the cavern floor or move toward their chosen exit. The demon is badly wounded, but even with only 11 hit points
wing and launches itself back into the fight overhead. If the adventurers take on the fallen vrock and defeat or escape from it, award them a quarter of its usual XP value, or 575 XP, given its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
you, obscured by the smoke, are two gaunt figures in armor. One clutches a greatsword, while the other holds a struggling, badly wounded Miken Haverstance.
Hallway Features The hallway in the cadet
to 0 hit points, and a follow-up swing with a greatsword is enough to decapitate him. If the characters defeat the githyanki before Miken can be killed, Miken crumples to the ground and weeps like a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
exactly like one of the player characters.
4 A former comrade in arms shows up. She’s badly injured, and her enemies are right behind her.
5 A gargoyle courier delivers a mysterious
magical weapon.
4 Defeat a rival.
5 Open a planar portal.
6 Summon fiends or undead.
7 Overthrow a peer or superior.
8 Cause a riot in the Cogs.
9 Start a war
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
with three archmages, one of whom appears to be Halaster. Turbulence is losing badly and has only 3 hit points remaining. Before the archmages can finish her off, the tiefling shouts, “I surrender!” On
unconscious. The first time the adventurers defeat a particular animated archmage statue, they receive XP for it as with any creature defeated in combat. Subsequent victories against that statue don’t provide
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
bullywugs are numerous but cowardly. They fight to protect Pharblex, but if he isn’t immediately in sight—if Pharblex has retreated into the caverns while other bullywugs are fighting in the inner
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
bullywugs are numerous but cowardly. They fight to protect Pharblex, but if he isn’t immediately in sight — if Pharblex has retreated into the caverns while other bullywugs are fighting in the inner
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. If Bracus is killed, Szorrulax flees with his living loot satchel and the orrery components at once. If the characters save Bracus, defeat the Six operatives, and force Szorrulax to flee, they gain
empty its contents. Roll for initiative, but Szorrulax’s first act is to plane shift away. All is not lost, though. Once the characters defeat the remaining foes, they can investigate the cabin. In the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
wall is a large white pottery urn stoppered with a brass and wood plug. Sprawled on the floor near the west wall is human skeleton in black chain mail that is badly rusted and damaged. The skeleton’s
to the trapped pews have 2,000 gp each. Altar. The centerpiece of the chapel is a block of strange material that glows with an inner light of opalescent blue. (If the altar is specifically targeted by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. 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
the Book Destroying the book does nothing to defeat or otherwise impede Shemshime. Shemshime’s Bedtime Rhyme is a Tiny object with AC 14, 15 hit points, a damage threshold of 15 (see “Damage Threshold
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
released it, but all other creatures on the battlefield are fair game. It would sooner eat a goblin than anything else, given how badly the goblins have treated the bears. The goblins run away from a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
still breathe to survive). 3 You barely bleed, even when badly injured. 4 Your heart beats once per minute. This event sometimes surprises you. 5 You have trouble remembering that living creatures and
, you can see through the darkness created by the spell. Strength of the Grave Starting at 1st level, your existence in a twilight state between life and death makes you difficult to defeat. When damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
block later in the adventure). At the center of the chamber is an artificial pool filled with water and covered with floating lilies. The stolen pages from The Book of Inner Alchemy rest on an
positions around the chamber.
“Do you really think that you can defeat my Immortal Lotus style? You are mere worms slithering through the mud on a rainy day. I am the bird, here to feast!”
Bak Mei
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
concentrating his magic in an effort to defeat the characters.) If Phenex is defeated, any remaining worshipers immediately cease chanting and collapse into exhausted unconsciousness. Once a character is freed
of a grinning skull). A greater restoration or wish spell can end the petrified condition for one victim, restoring them and their gear. Altar This block of strange material glows with an inner light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
.”
Lulu’s memory was badly damaged by events she can’t remember, but a summary of those events is presented here for your benefit. Lulu was more than Zariel’s traveling companion. She was the angel’s
friend and war mount, with the power to shapechange into a golden-furred mammoth with wings. Their friendship stretches back centuries. When defeat on Avernus appeared inevitable, Zariel entrusted her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
players that the Black Network’s expert killers can be put to better use against the cult leaders of Severin’s inner circle, while Harper agents or forces of the Lords’ Alliance help in the tunnels
they see easy victory but withdraw when they sense defeat. Evil Mercenaries. Mercenary companies form the backbone of the cult’s army. Better trained than the cultists, these mercenaries are capable of
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
Machine of Lum the Mad. Yet with Lum’s eventual defeat, his great machine was destroyed.
The Infernal Machine is a delicate, intricate, bulky, and heavy device, weighing some 5,500 pounds. It can
, a supply of which can always be produced from the machine’s inner workings. This silver wire shares the same general nature as the silvery cord of an astral projection spell, connecting to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
coiling ivy leaves and appears harmless but the inner folds are covered in yellow mold (see “Dungeon Hazards” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). 12. Decrepit Bedroom Rubbish is scattered around
Damp mold covers portions of the walls and ceiling in this large bedroom, and rubbish is strewn liberally around the floor. In the center is a single mattress that has been badly torn, from which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
area with a thick layer of dust. Temporary structures seemingly set up to aid the reconstruction have been badly damaged by force and fire, though a couple of wooden buildings still stand amid the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
victorious with no casualties. One or more of them might need to use healing resources. Hard. A hard encounter could go badly for the adventurers. Weaker characters might get taken out of the fight, and
the party risks defeat. XP Thresholds by Character Level Character
Level
----- Encounter Difficulty -----
Easy Medium Hard Deadly 1st 25 50 75 100 2nd 50 100 150 200 3rd 75 150 225 400 4th
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
chasm floor. Most are dwarves and orcs in badly rusted armor. B2. North Chasm This cavernous area is 100 feet high from floor to ceiling. If the characters enter from the east (via area B1), read the
curious about any racket. The duergar use crossbows (see area B5) while the cultists in B7 come to aid the forces here. Development If the characters defeat the guards here and depart the temple, Marlos
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
insignia scarabs of House Freth can ignore. A successful DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check is needed to force open such a door. The inner doors have no locks. When an alarm sounds outside, the occupants
with the conjure animals spell use their blindsight to target enemies that are engulfed in magical darkness. If her defeat is inevitable and escape proves impossible, Erelal makes whatever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the Dreadwood. Years ago, the knights of Keoland helped the denizens of the forest defeat an incursion by cultists worshiping elemental evil fire. Since then, the elves, the treants, and the crown of
towers spaced evenly around the perimeter. The inner area contains a small village with warehouses, workshops, and houses, all erected during the time when the excavation was beginning and enormous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
going badly for them, survivors flee down the northeast passageway to area 15 on the third level (map 6.7) and warn the drow. Aside from stolen cloaks piled here and there like nests, the chief features
drop to half its hit point maximum or lower, the wall casts darkness on itself (affecting only the outside of the wall, not its inner surface). The chamber south of the wall is lit by the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
containing 20 gp and a pair of polished bloodstones worth 50 gp each. Development If the characters defeat these hobgoblins and then leave this part of the dungeon, the guards are replaced by the
turn there takes 2d10 fire damage. The razerblasts have immunity to fire damage. Development If the characters defeat these guards and leave the area, a replacement watch consisting of the cultists from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Treasure Eyon has a waterproofed leather pouch on her belt that contains 15 gp, 6 pp, five delicately carved coral gemstones worth 80 gp each, and a potion of healing. Development If the characters defeat
piercing damage). Treasure Khalt has a pouch containing 30 gp, 12 pp, four garnets worth 100 gp each, and two potions of greater healing. Development If the characters defeat these cultists and then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
but suffers no serious damage and can continue seeking a passage through. If the check fails by 5 or more, a rock causes significant damage; the ship lists badly and its speed is halved until the hull
into the ground, and the whole wall is braced up along the inner side with more palm logs. The wall is meant to keep out undead and dinosaurs. The gates are roughly made but reinforced with iron bands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
walls here, two against the northern wall and two against the southern wall. A statue of a dwarf warrior stands between each pair of sarcophagi. The statues and sarcophagi are all badly cracked, as if
stone in this room was badly weakened in the mind flayer assault. The statues fall to pieces if disturbed, creating difficult terrain across the southern half or northern half of the room, depending on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
deeply on your own thoughts. You can take an action to focus your inner mind. This focus lasts for 1 hour. While your inner mind is focused, you can’t take reactions. For the duration, when you make
focus your inner mind when you finish a long rest.
Treasure. Jomlus keeps Klaudel’s belongings in a tidy pile. They include a pair of well-made spectacles worth 100 gp, two spell scrolls of comprehend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
shadow behind the statue’s wide wings. A five-foot-diameter, circular tile of dark stone is set in the floor in front of the dragon statue. Runes are carved around the circular tile’s inner edge
.
Investigating. Viewed in white light, the circular tile is red. A detect magic spell can reveal that the tile and statue give off an aura of transmutation. The runes on the tile’s inner edge read, in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
character to pet. If the characters treat the aurumvoraxes badly, the creatures retreat to their burrows. S50: Crew Room (Green) Off-duty crew relaxed in this break room, which features comfortable
naturalness and space, gradually sloping down in 5-foot tiers to the inner garden. Since the ship’s crash, nature has reclaimed the area. Carnivorous plants grow untamed, and escaped specimens have made the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
who challenged Iggwilv and lost badly. The garment nearby, however, is a motionless cloaker that ambushes any creature that approaches the coffer. Treasure. The coffer is worth 750 gp. It contains ten
eyes, which are worth 250 gp each. G19: Vestibules Six nearly identical areas lead from the tunnels into Iggwilv’s inner sanctum (area G21). When the characters approach one of the outer doors, read






