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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
cautionary tale meant to warn people to keep their attention on their chores. When a traveling gnome bard heard the tale, he was so intrigued that he set the story down in the book, Shemshime’s Bedtime
Rhyme. By doing so, he inadvertently created a conduit through which Shemshime could return. Yowen Pilt procured the book from an adventurer who discovered it among the debris of a shipwreck. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
defeated, stabilized characters awaken after 1d4 hours to find themselves cocooned in sticky webs and suspended 10 feet off the floor, with spider eggs implanted in their bodies. A cocooned character
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T’rissa is as malevolent as the demonic god she worships and refuses to speak to non-drow, let alone negotiate with them. T’rissa stabilizes dying characters so that they can be implanted with spider
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Aftermath The characters have defeated Bak Mei, left the Order of the Immortal Lotus in disarray, and recovered the stolen pages from The Book of Inner Alchemy. Now what? When the party returns to
Candlekeep with the stolen pages, the Avowed are grateful and set about repairing the book. They hail the characters as heroes and provide them the promised 8,000 gp worth of coin or transcribed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
state, she can be defeated or forced to reckon with her cruel indifference toward life. Anyone who hopes to reach the Netherese city buried in the ice must first visit Auril’s island and obtain The
Codicil of White, a book compiled by the Frostmaiden’s most ardent followers. The tome contains a magical incantation written as a poem. This poem has the power to crack the Reghed Glacier, opening a path from the surface to the buried Netherese city of Ythryn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Truesilver shortly before his death in 712 DR. The geography of the demiplane to which the book permits access bears some resemblance to the area of Faerûn near where Silverymoon is located today
. The characters are active participants in the story, and its events are real to them: they can defeat enemies and be defeated by them. But a player character who drops to 0 hit points while on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
intelligence for as long as the swarm persists. The swarm also awakens latent psionic abilities implanted within each cranium rat by its mind flayer creators, bestowing upon the swarm psionic powers. Cranium
colonies use cranium rats as spies. The rats invade communities and act as eyes and ears for the colony’s elder brain (appears in this book), transmitting their thoughts when they swarm and are within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
assault, and the elder brain (appears in this book) is killed, the colony’s tadpoles are suddenly freed from their fate. They no longer serve as food—and are no longer fed by their caretakers. Driven by
without being implanted in a brain so they can’t become such threats. Neothelids are not intelligent enough for elder brains to detect, so mind flayers are always alert for signs of their presence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
that might have been encountered and defeated in area K50. If the witches are expecting the characters, they cast invisibility spells and stand quietly in the corners of the room, hoping that the
, seemingly on the verge of falling apart. The book is evil. Any non-evil creature that touches it or starts its turn with the book in its possession takes 5 (1d10) psychic damage. The book contains the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Maira ir’Talan, a distant relative of the Lord Commander, leads the Blackened Book. A gifted diviner, Maira is a highly effective leader. What none know is that she’s also an agent of the Dreaming
Dark. Five years ago, a kalaraq quori (see chapter 6) named Tirashana implanted a mind seed in her thoughts. Maira continues to do her job while concealing any evidence of the Dreaming Dark’s schemes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
3 specters. The wraiths are the spirits of warriors who pledged their souls to Diderius in exchange for the wizard’s exotic knowledge. They can be defeated in combat, but their spirits are bound to
practices of ancient Netheril, and will fetch 750 gp if sold. If the characters search the room, they find a crumbling book titled Transubstantiality across Potentialities stuck between the bed and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
songs. Just as in Theros, throughout this book you’ll find numerous tales of great deeds, magical origins, grim tragedies, and more. In each case, such myths appear in sidebars like “Myth of the
Tiro—united by their love of freedom and one another—rose to challenge him. The people rallied to their cause, and through strength of arms, magic, and devotion, they defeated Agnomakhos. The polis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
3 specters. The wraiths are the spirits of warriors who pledged their souls to Diderius in exchange for the wizard’s exotic knowledge. They can be defeated in combat, but their spirits are bound to
practices of ancient Netheril, and will fetch 750 gp if sold. If the characters search the room, they find a crumbling book titled Transubstantiality across Potentialities stuck between the bed and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
it can to prevent the adventurers from leaving with Gromph’s grimoire (see “Treasure”). The characters can bargain with the trapped or defeated demon. It is reluctant to tell them what it knows, but
for bringing the demon lords to the Underdark. Treasure Gromph’s grimoire rests atop the lectern near the circle and bears the title Zhaun’ol’leal (“The Book of the Eight” in Elvish) and describes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
within which they’ve previously defeated most of the monsters. The party moves between zones while the Doomvault has an alert level of 6 or higher. The alert level rises. These encounters are more for
. Statistics for entries marked with (B) on the tables are found in appendix B of this book. Encounter Type 2d4 Type 2–3 None 4–5 Minor encounter 6–7 Dread Legion patrol 8 Thayan patrol 9–10 Sector
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Scholar is attacked, it fights to defend itself. The cave isn’t considered the baernaloth’s lair, so it can’t take lair actions here. If the Scholar is defeated, characters who search the cavern find a
cleft surrounded by foul, bleeding runes. Inside is the Book of Vile Darkness. Secrets of Eternity If a character agrees to let the Scholar share a forbidden secret, the baernaloth requests that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
flying swords that deal bludgeoning damage instead of slashing damage. If the specter is defeated, the pots and pans clatter to the ground, becoming inanimate once more. 2d. Kalabash’s Bedroom The door to
a note in Common that reads, “Retirement fund. Don’t spend this on ale, Kalabash!” Treasure. The desk has twenty old books on it. Each book is blank and can be sold for 10 gp.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
weapon use, and they measure their deeds by the enemies defeated though their magic. They have the respect of other members of the host and receive obedience and deference from many quarters. In the
Material Plane but not unheard of. Hobgoblin devastators are examples of such Fey folk, as are hobgoblin iron shadows and nilbogs (also in this book).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. After 2 rounds she defeats that flameskull, then aids the characters against any remaining foes. Once the aboleth is defeated, the remaining flameskulls flee to area T1 and then out of the trench
characters saw after the haunting at Anadoua’s Rest House and are the Book of the Blackthrone’s Aegis and the Book of the Blackmist. Treasure. The weapons along the walls are rusted and made for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
outcast by choice; cares only for itself 6 Is seen as a bully; its allies want to see it defeated Terrain and Traps A few elements that make a battlefield something other than a large area of flat
used for encounter location, weird locales, and wilderness weather in chapter 5 of that book are a good starting point for outdoor encounters. The tables in appendix A can be useful for indoor and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
don’t intervene. If the characters aren’t present, it takes the duergar 10 minutes to subdue the rioting prisoners. If the characters return to the prison yard after obtaining the Book of Vile
discovers the party’s purpose, the arcanaloth follows them closely, waiting for the characters to steal the Book of Vile Darkness. Once the book is in the party’s possession, the terms of Nebukath’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
have defeated these creatures, they can enter the basement. This high-vaulted basement room is full of equipment similar to what you saw in Zikran’s abandoned laboratory. A bed, a chair, and a table
characters a chance to surrender and give up the book in exchange for their lives. If the party refuses this offer or if Zikran is unaware that the characters have the book, the genasi archmage and his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. Clearing the Waters. With the scorpion defeated, the characters must pour their holy water from Professor Totsky into the spring. When they do, the liquid from Totsky’s flask purifies the spring, ending the
threat of corruption. Murgaxor’s Journal. If you’re running all four adventures in this book as a campaign, a character spots a small, oilskin-wrapped journal sitting atop a small stump. Water damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
gibberish from the book. If two Worgs are defeated or Kelek takes damage, Kelek joins the battle, incensed that the characters interrupted him. Kelek has 40 Temporary Hit Points from removing Uni’s horn
, brandishing Uni’s horn in one hand and a book in the other. Four enormous, wolflike beasts are gathered around the mosaic, their malevolent eyes fixed on their evil master.
When Kelek sees you, he snarls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
if subdued and tied up. Development. If the characters question the defeated bandits, the criminals admit to working for Moguhl from time to time, but they can provide no other actionable information
. The diamonds are held in a silk bag that’s been placed in a false tome titled A Layperson’s Book of Common Knowledge. Oppal hid the book in a vault beneath the Hall of Knowledge — the local temple to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
book that, when pulled, causes the door to swing open. A narrow staircase beyond the secret door leads down to area U1. A small wooden pedal at the top of the stairs opens the door from the inside
. Stonky and Friends. Five minutes before the launch, any members of the Livestock in the underlevel who haven’t been defeated make their way to this chamber by way of the secret door. That includes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
all three skeletons are defeated, grasping skeletal claws reach from the ground, making the entire hallway difficult terrain. M6: Flooded Tavern The ceiling of this room is 20 feet high. The tunnel
called Onyari and learn all the information from the “History of the City” section. Additionally, they find a spell scroll of arcane gate and a book containing rituals for the divination and phantom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
defeated by a coalition of armies. Since those days, Tuigans are sometimes seen on the Sword Coast and in other nearby regions, but not in great numbers. The Tuigans resemble the Shou, with a bronze or
. A few human languages use other alphabets, including Draconic, Dethek, and Espruar. The languages of the ethnicities described in the Player’s Handbook and this book are as follows:
Arkaiun
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
arrive at the end of each of her turns until twenty have appeared. Personality Trait. “Complicated problems are defeated in the same manner as overwhelming forces: divide and conquer.” Ideal. “The
calling in a debt, Yvandre assumes. (In truth, Machil was murdered by agents of the Queen of Air and Darkness, who were looking for the book.) Those who accompanied Machil on his final expedition were
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
characters’ favor. If the characters are defeated, they wake up imprisoned in the dungeon (area C15), each with 1 Hit Point. Briochebane. Briochebane, Fill’s trusted ward and baking companion, is a Gold
of a book imparts a taste of the knowledge within, while consuming the tome altogether results in a sugar rush followed by mild cramps and gas. Hag’s Dentures. Uncle Nibblecheek’s dentures popped out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
sanctum. Manshoon awaits them in area E12. Characters who are reduced to 0 hit points by Manshoon’s defenders are knocked unconscious. If the entire party is defeated, the unconscious characters are
collection. Treasure. Each rare book is worth 50 gp, and the entire collection is worth 5,000 gp. E10. Audience Chamber High-ranking Zhents who desire an audience with Manshoon come here. The room contains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
worlds, or giants shared the worlds with dragons. In other myths, Annam worked with other gods to create worlds together. Diancastra’s Saga, told in part in the introduction to this book, describes
possible that Diancastra’s Saga, excerpted in the introduction to this book, alludes to this story when Annam compares Diancastra’s deeds to Hiatea’s.) Another myth suggests Stronmaus taunted Hiatea for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
during the battle or after the demons are defeated. He speaks to the characters, thanking them for any assistance in defeating the demonic intruders. He makes it clear that his singular focus is stopping
here. Gideon’s Testament. The book is a testament written by Gideon in the months leading up to Elturel’s fall. It pontificates about the evil of demons, instructing the reader to be ever vigilant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
as well as) the stirges, the kobolds fight back. Otherwise, the kobolds hang back, trying to stay out of the way until the fight is over. Once the stirges have been defeated, if the kobolds survive
. Though most of the books have fallen apart, one tome—a small black journal with an ornate lock—remains intact. A character who examines the book and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notices
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
attacks to finish off the party. If the situation becomes dire, he casts etherealness in an attempt to escape. Development. If the golem is defeated and Dory is captured, his bravado vanishes. He begs
contains a tattered book with a florid spiral design. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check identifies this design as the symbol of Tharizdun. The book is handwritten in a combination of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
preservation pool (see area B1) won’t fill with water. It seems the well that supplies it is plugged. Bavlorna wants the characters to fix the problem. (If the characters have already defeated the
creature that was plugging the well, she considers this chore complete.) Find the Missing Book. Bavlorna’s Big Book of Bad Blood has gone missing. It contains copious notes on everyone who has wronged her