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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
fall unconscious. Instead, the damage creates cracks in its carapace, revealing its hearts. Tromokratis has four hearts: two on its chest, one on its back, and one at the base of its tail. A heart has an
party 180,000 XP for defeating Tromokratis after it uses Hearts of the Kraken.Fire; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Lightning, ThunderIf Tromokratis’s mythic
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
62,000 XP (124,000 XP total) for defeating the dragon turtle after its Blessing of the Sea activates.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon turtle fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed
a bridge on a major trade road, terrifying travelers.
3
After an unwise attack from a whaling ship, a dragon turtle pursued the ship back to harbor and now attacks any ship that tries to leave
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
metal bosses adorn the armor in seemingly random fashion. On the back of the armor’s left gauntlet is a rectangular metal box, from which projects a short rod tipped with a cone-shaped red
), but doesn’t gain access to the user’s knowledge, features, or proficiencies.
Freeing a creature trapped inside the armor first requires defeating the armor’s automatic defenses
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
aren’t a savage who follows quarry into or through the wilderness. You’re involved in a lucrative trade, in the place where you live, that routinely tests your skills and survival instincts
to a generous benefactor.
2
My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
3
Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back.
4
I will become the greatest thief that
Bugbear
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
acts for bugbears. Garroting an unsuspecting creature and defeating foes in open battle are seen as acts of worship, in the same way that dwarves consider metalsmithing to be sacred to Moradin.
The
in the presence of Skiggaret. Talking about such acts might call him back.
Blessings of the Bugbear Gods
Bugbears have no use for priests or shamans. No one needs to tell them what their gods want
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
Conclusion The characters can take the Bowl of Plenty back to the Keep on the Borderlands after defeating the enemies. They return it to a hero’s welcome and their promised reward of 20 GP each. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
battle to steal back a magic cloak—a family heirloom, Vaeve says—recently taken to Miska’s treasure vault somewhere in the stone citadel on the beach below. But Vaeve and Naxa became separated in the
the battlefield for some reason. Vaeve asks the characters to escort Naxa from the citadel back to Carapace Ridge. There’s significant treasure in the citadel, Vaeve says, and Vaeve would be grateful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
caverns. Perceiving the threat the drow represented to all the peoples of the Underdark, the deep gnomes abandoned their isolation when they came to the defense of the dwarves of Mithral Hall, defeating
an invading drow force from Menzoberranzan. This alliance, however, would spell Blingdenstone’s doom. The vengeful drow bided their time, rebuilt their forces, and sent their armies out to strike back
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
High Hall Although the forces of Avernus are occupied driving back the demonic attack from the River Styx, a few teams of devils have been ordered to infiltrate Elturel, sow chaos among the surviving
cathedral is underway. The characters can enter the fray, defeat the perpetrators, and help bring temporary stability to the situation. After defeating the devils, the characters learn from the survivors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Awarding Experience Points Defeating the goblin ambushers and finding the Cragmaw hideout completes a story milestone. When the party arrives at the hideout, award each character 75 XP. Make sure the
messenger told him that someone named the Black Spider was paying the Cragmaws to watch out for the dwarf Gundren Rockseeker, capture him, and send him and anything he was carrying back to King Grol
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
after defeating the last statue, six more statues animate. This process repeats until either all of the statues are destroyed or until the characters leave the cave. A statue also animates and
banishment spell on the cloud sends it back to the Elemental Plane of Air if it fails its Charisma saving throw (it has a +4 modifier to the roll). A dispel evil and good spell is equally effective
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
not silenced during the surprise round, the orc retreats back to the cave to warn the others. The marauders in the cave include Brughor Axe-Biter (an orc with 30 hit points), six ordinary orcs, and a
on their way to Wyvern Tor. An unlocked treasure chest in the cave holds 750 cp, 180 sp, 62 ep, 30 gp, and three vials of perfume (10 gp each). Awarding Experience Points Defeating the monsters at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
The Emerald Enclave Members of the Emerald Enclave are spread far and wide across the Sword Coast and the North. They usually operate in isolation, relying on their own abilities and instincts to
particular, they have tracked this corruption back to Zuggtmoy and Juiblex, with the demon lords both infecting different parts of the subterranean realm. The Emerald Enclave fights tirelessly against the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
encounter, you stand at the back of the room and look dangerous. Just focus on a bit of sensitivity training to counter your predator’s instincts and you can be the definitive Acquisitions Incorporated
their work in the Underdark, but shadows are shadows wherever they occur. As a Gloom Stalker ranger, you find solace and refuge in dark alleys, dimly lit back rooms, and the shadowy corners of any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
33. Ghohlbrorn’s Grave The Dwarvish word for bulette is “ghohlbrorn,” and one of King Melair’s greatest battles was fought against such a creature. After defeating the bulette, the king had its body
radiant damage, resistance to necrotic damage, and immunity to poison damage and the poisoned condition. If it has nothing to attack, the undead bulette burrows back down into its earthen cavity. 33b
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
surprise the raiders in the cave. If the sentry spots the characters sneaking up, or if an attack fails to take the sentry out, the sentry shouts a warning and retreats back to the cave, joining the
cave holds 180 sp, 15 ep, and three vials of perfume worth 5 gp each. Harbin Wester’s Quest Defeating the marauders at Wyvern Tor completes a quest given to the party by Townmaster Harbin Wester in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
shelf.
4 Any pets or animals with the group hiss, bark, or back away from an empty corner of the room.
5 Any rations that the group carries with them suddenly spoil and rot.
6 A voice
ghost returns to the Ethereal Plane, it chants a magical phrase that summons a star spawn mangler (see appendix A) into the tower for every two members in the party, including sidekicks. Defeating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
the cliffs is home to a tribe of Talos-worshipping aarakocra who act as a guard for the cult. Many will attack when the characters approach, but some will hang back and see what happens. If the
characters succeed in defeating the group, the rest of the aarakocra pester the party as they try to climb down the 800-foot-high cliffs. And, of course, the invisible stalker and manticores are always ready to attack intruders.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
and craftspeople to build social and professional connections, better their craft, and organize for improved labor conditions. Each city-state has its own chapter of the guild that pushes back when
which traveling historian-storytellers known as griots pass down tales from generation to generation. The most common tales are of Emperor Kassa, who founded the Sensa Empire after defeating the now
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
families to give to dwarves and merchants. This faction relies on two council members for representation. Eda Oweland leads the faction and can count on Gellan Primewater to back her up. Anders Solmor
Gellan (NE male human noble) is a well-spoken, dapper older gentleman with a neatly trimmed beard and a fancy wardrobe. With his cunning instincts, he has positioned his family to become the most prominent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the citizens of Elturel from infernal bondage. The characters might choose this endgame intentionally, or they could be forced to fight Zariel if they fail to redeem her. Defeating Zariel is easier
Yeenoghu are fighting to claim Avernus for themselves, and Kostchtchie (assuming the characters released him in chapter 3) wants his hammer back. None of them can be trusted. Demon lords are savagery
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
” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide), and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Defeating Shemshime To defeat Shemshime, it must be crushed by an object weighing at least 1,000 pounds. Objects in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the Fall of Agnomakhos
From the back of his flying bull, the archon Agnomakhos led armies across the face of Theros, carving out an empire that stood for generations. While numerous rebellions
defeating his armies and striking the archon down. From their victory rose the polis of Meletis and the use of magic among mortals.
Agnomakhos’s fall remains a point of honor in the minds of Meletis’s people, a moment immortalized in relief upon countless civic buildings throughout the polis.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
an agent of the Six known as the Keymaster. A nightmare version of the Dran & Courtier is revealed, filled with aberrant horrors. Defeating the horrors of this incarnation of the inn returns the
, the characters discover the members of the “C” Team fallen in combat and must fight the horrid Far Realm creature that slew them. Doing so brings those NPC heroes back to life. Once the Keymaster has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
illegal activities. The characters are most likely to encounter Corylus as he travels through the city by coach, accompanied by six human guards who watch his back and keep the rabble at bay. Corylus
enemies. If the characters free Jelenn from the yoke of the Black Network by defeating Manshoon, her debt is effectively canceled. In her delight, she grants them a special favor (see “Special Favors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
back to the Material Plane when the characters awaken. 3 Rescue a character who is suffering from debilitating recurring nightmares by defeating the quori inhabiting the character’s mind. 4 Stop the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
salamanders brought from the Elemental Plane of Fire by Mekkalath’s magic. The salamanders serve Mekkalath, patrolling the hill and performing errands for him. A stairway in the back of the hall descends
Mekkalath’s hoard is a Deck of Many Things. If the characters reach the hoard by defeating the dragon in battle or through stealth—perhaps while the dragon is distracted by food, the githyanki embassy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
.”
The Dryads’ Offer The three mothers offer to serve as guides, leading the characters safely through the woods to their original destination. But in exchange, they ask for assistance in defeating
corrupted a bridle of capturing (see appendix C), which can control the unicorn and allow it to be led back to them. (Even though the bridle normally targets only beasts, the hags’ magic allows this bridle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
domain’s innumerable evils all ultimately tie back to Strahd. Any corrupt individual, sinister cult, or rampaging monster might have been inspired by the Darklord, their evil ultimately furthering
Castle Ravenloft needn’t be challenged in a single assault, and defeating Strahd might not be the only goal of those who enter. The library, chapel, and catacombs of Castle Ravenloft all hold tempting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
ceremony does, after which the creatures file solemnly back to Yggmorgus. Characters witnessing the wedding rehearsal and the accompanying vision must succeed on a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw or gain one
for defeating Zuggtmoy’s bridesmaids or chamberlains, each characters gains 100 XP for witnessing the wedding rehearsal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
opened and investigate. 29a. Empty Cell The walls of this cell are covered in crudely etched graffiti dating back to a time before the githyanki took over Stardock. 29b. Ezria’s Cell Ezria, a
share this information with the characters, either — at least not until they earn his trust by seeing him safely back to his friends on level 15. If the characters profess to be enemies of the mind
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->Volo's Guide to Monsters
use consistently. Butcher the Weak Gnolls seek only to kill, and as such prefer to deal with weak, easy targets. An enemy that can fight back is an enemy to save for later. Gnolls have no sense of
devastated before the wider world becomes aware of a gnoll threat. ON DEFEATING GNOLLS
An excerpt from One Hundred Years of War, a famous manual of dwarven battle tactics:
Gnolls remain a threat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
instincts are valuable, but there are plenty of primal forces in the world — including the unrestrained drive for wealth, power, and everything that comes with it.
THE CORPORATE BARBARIAN
5 A gold belt buckle depicting the Dwarvish rune for chaos
6 A specially tailored belt pouch that you wear at the small of your back
7 Stylish mirrored spectacles
8 A specially
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Resolute, which binds them to defend the nation of Elturgard. I met him years ago, and my instincts told me he was a charlatan. Afterward, I grew to suspect that he had cut a deal with one or more powerful
, how the mighty have fallen!
“This shield has the power to corrupt everything around it. The Hhune family of Baldur’s Gate has kept it for years now. Doubtless they’ll want it back, but this shield