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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Needle Defense. Each time a creature makes a melee attack against a needle lord, it takes 2 piercing damage. A creature can choose to make an attack with disadvantage to avoid this damage.Multiattack
fancies itself a conquering general, wandering in search of a forest to conquer and claim. When it sets its sights on a forest, it first focuses on spreading the seed pods that give rise to its needle
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Misdirecting Defense. The AC of the recruiter includes its Charisma modifier while it isn’t wearing armor or wielding a shield.
Oriq Mask. The recruiter wears an Oriq mask. While wearing the
now uses the Oriq to gather the spells and magical energy he needs to summon a devastating being, the Blood Avatar, to destroy Strixhaven.
The Oriq work in secret, infiltrating Strixhaven to search
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
individuals.
2 Seal a portal to a demonic realm that opens within the mouth of an innocent acolyte.
3 Cure a virus turning people into shadows.
4 Mount a defense against the swarm of giant
it’s revealed the beloved ruler is a lich.
7 Banish a spirit haunting the moon.
8 Uncover the identity of an otherworldly coward who’s hiding among mortals, avoiding the destructive search of the immortals they fled.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
characters travel to the Dellmon Ranch, where they can aid in its defense until help from High Forest elves arrives. Alternatively, use one of the following options to draw the characters into this
Enclave are worried about missing members of the delegation sent to meet with the elves of the High Forest and need someone to search for them (see the “Dellmon Ranch” section). Using the animal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
-defense and follows characters around if they feed it. Characters who search the cave find nothing but a few gnawed bones. Treasure Hydia carries a hide pouch containing seven 50 gp gemstones. She gives
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. Treasure. A thorough search of this room yields a silk bag containing ten 50 gp gemstones. L2e. Dining Hall A long table made from a tree trunk cut lengthwise dominates this room, surrounded by stools
defeated, the remaining ones flee to the training grounds (area L4) to seek reinforcements. Immortal Lotus Monk Medium humanoid
Armor Class 15 (Unarmored Defense)
Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
recognize as belonging to the children. Thorn’s skeleton cradles the boy’s stuffed doll. The toy chest contains an assortment of stuffed animals and toys. Characters who search the dollhouse and succeed on a
disturb their toys, but they fight only in self-defense. Unlike the illusions outside the house, these children know that they’re dead. If asked how they died, Rose and Thorn explain that their parents
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
seawater and infested with undead. As the characters fight their way forward in search of Aubreck’s goal, the perils of the sea finally take their delayed claim on the Emperor, in the form of a
aboard ship. The half-orc Krell Grohlg still practices his worship of Lolth at a shrine inside the ship and is aided in his defense of the vessel by various kinds of spiders, swarms of vermin, and other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
to reward players who take the time to search for them. For each door and room, consider their original purpose: were secret doors a defense against invaders, or do denizens of the dungeon scheme to keep secrets from each other? Secrets can help you develop the story of a dungeon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Avatar, to destroy Strixhaven. The Oriq work in secret, infiltrating Strixhaven to search for the magic their master covets and watch for impressionable students and embittered faculty they might turn
acquire spells, rare spell components, or knowledge from Strixhaven. Oriq Recruiter
Medium Humanoid (Warlock), Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 16 (Misdirecting Defense)
Hit Points 55 (10d8 + 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Charisma (Persuasion) check can convince the emperor to believe them even if they present only two pieces of evidence. The emperor will not allow the characters to reenter the Old City to search for
believes the characters’ story, he finds the evidence against Secretary Wei irrefutable. Nevertheless, in her defense, the secretary shares the information from the “End of an Era” section at the start of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
but wander the world as men do. They gather information for the Ruling Council, search out routes for peregrination (including identifying sympathetic individuals and households who will mentor young
council, considered Karametra’s closest advisor and the de facto ruler of the city. Defenders and the Four Towers Karametra includes defense of the home in her domains, and the residents of Setessa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
lord fancies itself a conquering general, wandering in search of a forest to conquer and claim. When it sets its sights on a forest, it first focuses on spreading the seed pods that give rise to its
needle spawn vassals. It then prowls the wood in search of weak or defenseless humanoids to kill, converting their corpses into needle spawn to begin growing its army. Unnatural Ally. A needle lord is an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
invisible as soon as they hear sounds of combat in area X13. They try to remain hidden and fight only in self-defense. Treasure. Characters who search the workshop find two sets of smith’s tools and a set
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
traveler trudges toward you. Suddenly, there’s a shriek overhead, and a vulture-headed griffon dives toward the traveler.
The thri-kreen is 100 feet ahead of the characters and has little defense
anything except their search for a meal.
The termite mounds here are natural and aren’t dangerous; the giant anteaters (use the giant badger stat block) ignore the characters unless disturbed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
way inside. While this is happening, a young man named Sirac at the House of the Triad learns what the giants are after and realizes he might be able to save the town. Defense of Bryn Shander The
threat of a full-scale frost giant attack throws the town of Bryn Shander into chaos. Many guards abandon their posts, leaving the defense of the southwest gatehouse to the adventurers. The characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
.
After 1 minute, the lizardfolk appear and tersely command the characters to leave at once. If the characters refuse, the lizardfolk fight.
Detecting the Lizardfolk. As a Search action, a
fiercely in defense of their possessions.
Treasure. Hidden in the mounds are 20 GP and one gemstone (worth 100 GP).
Stacey Allan & William Doyle Map: Fens (Lizardfolk Swamp)
Spy’s Campsite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Ignatius) might want him dead. These reasons are summarized in the Murder Suspects table. Searching the Cabins Characters can search for clues in the passenger cabins and question the modron valet in each
the privy at one end of the train car. Characters who search the cabin find Quintus’s satchel, which contains two spare traveler’s outfits, a set of cartographer’s tools, and a map case containing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Assignments d6 Assignment 1 Follow a map found in an ancient tome to a long-forgotten ruin in search of treasure or lore. 2 Find a new route around or across inhospitable terrain such as a desert
or ocean. 3 Delve into the Underdark in search of deposits of rare magical crystal, and map your route so miners can retrace it. 4 Sabotage the business of a rival giant. 5 Guard a wagon or caravan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
-defense (see “Tale of Gnoll Betrayal”). Treasure. Characters who search the cave for treasure find a leather pouch beneath a pile of broken bones. The pouch belonged to a human furrier whom the gnolls
demon lord Yeenoghu. These hungry gnolls don’t attack intruders right away, except in self-defense (see “Tale of Gnoll Betrayal”). Z4. Frozen Rift Thirty feet below the surface, a shelf of rock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
make a foray into the Abyss are customarily guided by such a mercenary. The Search for Secrets The Blood War has all the characteristics of an eternal stalemate, in part because the two sides are so
constantly send their agents across the planes in search of artifacts, powerful creatures to recruit, and other resources that could lead to a key advantage in the war. Adventurers of great repute might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
monsters seeking to free and serve them. Adventurers are the only ones equipped to keep these malign entities from escaping their subterranean prisons. Goals of Elemental Evil. Search for a demon lord, an
vile creatures that serve him. Goals of Iuz. Install loyal operatives in settlements across Eastern Oerik, search libraries and vaults for lore pertaining to ancient and powerful magic, scour dungeons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the vessel, and beyond that a hole punched through the bottom of the trench leads into area T3 20 feet below. Any other search of the ship reveals nothing except for ancient, rusted chain mail and
call, three flameskulls—the remains of the hateful crew of the Girscamen—come to the aboleth’s defense via the passage to area T2. As the flameskulls enter the area, a familiar haint, Violette, appears
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
: Vanquish evil through acts of self-sacrifice
Adventure Themes: Bravery, hubris, proof of heroism, quests against evil, tragedy
Bold knights of the Circle quest from the Shadowlands in search of
, vault defense
A network of monastic occultists, the Order of the Guardians hunts and destroys dangerous supernatural objects, cursed items, and stranger anomalies. If the Guardians can’t destroy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
slender trees with almost humanlike forms. It is said that whoever enters one of these sacred groves in search of peace will find it—and take root, becoming part of the grove. The trees here are
caryatids, capable of animating in defense of the groves or the city (as animated trees) but otherwise resting in silent stillness. Nature and civilization meld harmoniously in the polis of Setessa
(ADAM PAQUETTE)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Search for the Sled If the characters agree to complete this quest, Hruna points them in the direction they must travel—straight toward Kelvin’s Cairn. The sled lies halfway between Bryn Shander and
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
thumbs and forefingers of both hands together. Tactics and Philosophy The Black Earth cult is the most defense-minded and patient of the four elemental cults. Earth cultists admire stoicism, endurance
takes pleasure in mocking others, especially if he can do so in a clever or elegant way. Marlos’s previous life had been a constant search for pleasure, but the only thing that now stirs his loveless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the elves’ conveyance. Dalamar is surveying the coast for ancient ruins. He knowns there are none here, but his leader, Zhelsuel, wants him to search thoroughly anyway. If the characters mention the
his patience. Dalamar participated in the ill-fated defense of Silvanesti against the Dragon Armies. His desperate actions were part of the reason he and the other mages were sent to the Northern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Keoland have observed the Wild Flame Pact — a treaty that calls for mutual defense against the Dreadwood’s horrors. The outpost is commanded by its castellan, Kiara Shadowbreaker (LG female half-elf
surreptitiously seeks to hire spies who could investigate him in search of proof. Burle provides a safe resting place before and during expeditions into the Hool Marshes or the Dreadwood. Kiara offers a bounty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
offense gets more successes than the team on defense, one player on offense can try either to hurl the ball between the metal tines of an electrified mast, hoping to impart an electrical charge to the ball
, or make a ranged weapon attack with the ball against a player on defense. Each option is described below:
Hurling the ball between the tines of an electrified mast requires a successful ranged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
prowls the Labyrinth in search of Yeenoghu, slaughtering anything and anyone they happen upon. Unknown to his gnoll progeny, Kurr has succumbed to a form of madness that quells his feral demeanor. He’s
afflicted with madness, Kurr can’t bring himself to kill any living creature except in self-defense. If the characters spare his life, Kurr can act as a guide, for he has explored a great deal of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Waypoint Features”) from a slot in its body, hands the card to them, and indicates that it has no other information or treasure to offer. The duodrone fights only in self-defense. S5: Library A roughly
quadrones attack. They are otherwise Indifferent toward intruders and fight only in self-defense. They know Modron and Common Sign Language. Treasure. The four real crates contain goods the githyanki left
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
feeble defense we can muster. Woe to the folk of the coast at the approach of this bloody tide.
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Miracle of miracles! The storm lord has answered the prayers of our illustrious chaplain. A furious
areas, creating a hodgepodge appearance. A flat area in the center of the roof provides a platform for defense, with the surrounding roof peaks providing cover.
The slate tiles are strong enough to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
residence in Deepwater Harbor. Many sailors and dock workers have seen the dragon, and Grinda Garloth (see “Encounter 2: Mistshore”) owns an apparatus of Kwalish that characters can use to search for the
done searching the wreck for treasure.) He inflicts harm only in self-defense. A successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check or an offer of treasure worth at least 1,000 gp convinces the dragon to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
persuaded to return to Targos if the characters restore all his lost hit points and vow to search for the three missing members on his behalf. Garret describes the missing explorers as follows: Mokingo
, raking him with its claws and biting into his shoulder. Mokingo the goliath came to Garret’s defense but didn’t last long. Perilou hid in the cave as Astrix fled up the mountain. The yeti pursued Garret