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Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

;t understand the goblins’ social system are sometimes surprised by how different castes interact with them. A single human warrior might frighten away a dozen gatherers, only to be shocked when

, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on other goblins with whips

Action-Oriented Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

Action-Oriented Creatures The solo and leader creatures presented in this book are designed to be bosses: enemies who can take on an entire party by themselves or with a handful of underlings. Rather

dominate the battlefield. These actions make the boss creatures dynamic and formidable. Whether fought as an exciting solo challenge or alongside a few easy-to-run underlings, action-oriented creatures challenge the characters with dramatic and powerful actions in combat.

Preparation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

characters will interact with these NPCs throughout the adventure. Step 3. Bookmark the following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond: Archpriest Behir Berserker Bulette Chimera Cyclops

Skeleton, Flaming Spirit Naga Tough Boss Treant Troll Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Key NPCs Name Role Stat Block Location Catacus Druidic elf elder who wants the dragon protected Archpriest

Goblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

all manner of wickedness. Leaders and Followers. Goblins are ruled by the strongest or smartest among them. A goblin boss might command a single lair, while a goblin king or queen (who is nothing more

than a glorified goblin boss) rules hundreds of goblins, spread out among multiple lairs to ensure the tribe’s survival. Goblin bosses are easily ousted, and many goblin tribes are taken over by

Cloister Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

to the adventures that await them in the sea caves, the shipwreck, and the ancient observatory. This adventure is designed to be flexible and give the players the sense that they’re in charge of

players bring their characters to life as they interact with Runara and the other residents of Dragon’s Rest.

Bring It to an End

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

nefarious activity happening in an adventure, having the dragon’s minions mention the nature of their boss sets up the coming climactic encounter. Although the climax must hinge on the successes and

a villain and a group of minions in a battle to the finish. 2 The adventurers chase a villain while dodging obstacles designed to thwart them, leading to a final confrontation in the villain’s refuge

Puzzles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Puzzles Tinnel Lovitt This section presents two puzzles designed to invite group participation and challenge characters (and players) of any stripe. Each puzzle can be included in your campaign as

more likely the players will need hints to solve it. Puzzle Features. This section presents an overview of the puzzle’s features and how to interact with the puzzle. Solution. This section explains how

Entering the Fort

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

waves in your direction as if telling you to remain where you are. “What a deal! Patience is a virtue! Can’t keep the boss waiting!” He runs off into one of the trash structures. Moments later he

, Mad Maggie tells the characters she needs to gather supplies for the ritual of memory unlocking. This gives the characters a chance to interact with the other members of Mad Maggie’s gang and maybe earn some good will with them as mentioned under their individual descriptions below.

Purpose

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

the features of a settlement that you know you’ll need, along with notes on general features. Then allow the place to grow organically as the adventurers interact with more and more of it, keeping

characters go out into the wider world. Designed well, a home base can hold a special place in the adventurers’ hearts, particularly if they care about one or more NPCs who live there. To make a home base

Encounters with Hulgaz

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Hulgaz in your campaign. You can run the following encounters to introduce Hulgaz to the party. These encounters are designed to occur in the order presented over the course of several game sessions, as

the succubi interact with the characters depends on how the characters react to this situation: The Party Helps. If the party intervenes, the knight thanks the characters for their courage and offers

Goblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

hope of escaping their plight. Outsiders who don’t understand the goblins’ social system are sometimes surprised by how different castes interact with them. A single human warrior might frighten away a

-building, beast taming, mining, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on

Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Ghosts of Saltmarsh The adventures in this book are meant to interact with Saltmarsh. They were designed as stand-alone adventures but can be adapted to reflect the ambitions of the town’s factions

Dragon Relationships

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

interact with mortal folk as if they were equals—particularly dragons who enjoy taking on Humanoid form. They might create a fellowship or collegial society and treat their companions with kindness and

these companions, who can become disillusioned when the dragon’s true nature is revealed. Crime Boss A dragon takes charge of a criminal enterprise, accumulating wealth through illegal activities that

Spire of Iriolarthas (Y19a-Y19h)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

warmth are illusions with which the characters can interact (see “Joining the Ball” below). The scene can be ended with a successful dispel magic spell (DC 19). If the illusory ball is dispelled, the

way are attacked. Joining the Ball. The characters can interact freely with the illusory surroundings. The magic reacts to their actions, allowing them to hold conversations with courtiers, join the

Bandit Plans

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble

bandits, while Vonnet is an orc woman That’s the only thing you should remember. Otherwise, you can differentiate them in any way you want. Sometimes waiting to see how the characters interact with them

the characters who succeeded on the saving throw take 2 Bludgeoning damage. Secret Door The secret door into the final goblin lair area on the eastern cavern wall leading into the room is designed

Rock Gnomes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

visitors interact with their toys, while they scribble notes on how to refine their creations. Celestial toys can do just about anything. Many of these objects have properties not unlike those of wondrous

artificer’s inventions might include items such as a lock box that opens with a verbal command or a series of gestures, a clockwork critter designed to respond to simple commands, or a common magic item (such

Designing Simple Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

and effects. Described below are a few of the general purposes a trap might have. Use them to inspire the creation of your own traps. Alarm. An alarm trap is designed to alert an area’s occupants of

intruders. It might cause a bell or a gong to sound. This type of trap rarely involves a saving throw, because the alarm can’t be avoided when the trap goes off. Delay. Some traps are designed to slow

Island Theme

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

help. 5 The inhabitants see the characters as no more than insects and refuse to interact with them unless forced. 6 The inhabitants see the characters as gods and can be convinced to worship them

Island Inhabitants d6 Inhabitants 1 3d10 winged kobolds and 10d10 kobolds 2 1 goblin boss and 8d10 goblins 3 1d6 berserkers and 5d10 tribal warriors 4 1 orc war chief, 2d10 orogs, and 5d10 orcs 5 4d10

Stone Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

in a descending spiral. When the cylinder is turned in one’s hands (a feat impossible for any creature of human size and strength) or when it’s rotated with its base placed in a cradle designed to

prophecy or are hinted at by an omen. When storm giants do interact with non-giants, those on the receiving end of their attention might question the notion that storm giants are “good” creatures. They

Traveling to Phandalin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

offer 10 gp or more to each of them, they walk away and leave their boss to his fate. Rasqel, who is indebted to bad people, fights to the death. If the situation looks grim for the adventurers

attacks or attempts to interact with them. A closer investigation then reveals that they have been propped up and tied into their positions. Creatures. The two dead horses are warhorse skeletons whose

Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

two weapons with two-weapon fighting, but that rule doesn’t give you the ability to draw two weapons for free. On your turn, you can interact with one object for free, either during your move or

designed for the Battle Master archetype, but anyone can try to disarm a foe. The Disarm action option (DMG , "Disarm") provides one way a DM might adjudicate the activity. Are natural weapons considered

Areas of the Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Steeltoes (see appendix B) is Xanathar’s fishkeeper. If he sees intruders and the beholder isn’t present, Ott draws his dagger and stammers, “You shouldn’t be here! Stay back, or I’ll call the boss!” Ott

with Nihiloor, the mind flayer interrupts as they interact with Zaibon, entering from area X26 with an intellect devourer in its hands. If Zaibon is free of the chair, he tries to get as far away from

Briny Maze Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

music here a few days ago. The music and shifting shadows fade after a few more hours. The characters can’t physically interact with the shadows, but a silence spell or similar effect causes the shadows

tridents and a greataxe, but these weapons are no longer present. B20: The Scar The wall in this alcove is knotted like scar tissue. The mezzoloths who fled from their boss, the arcanaloth Ashripask (see

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