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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
creature it touches throughout the ritual. The creature becomes bound by the pact until it dies, the titan dies, or the pact is broken by a wish spell.
The titan chooses one spell from the
more punishing suffering in exchange for their pacts or knowledge.
Barbed Gifts
When a supplicant piques a daemogoth titanâs interest, the titan can grant a blessing to the supplicant (see &ldquo
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons&rsquo
their way to avoid interacting with other intelligent creatures. However, their interest in history and culture occasionally gets the better of them, prompting them to seek some engagement with the folk
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragonsâ attentiveness to unusual
avoid interacting with other intelligent creatures. However, their interest in history and culture occasionally gets the better of them, prompting them to seek some engagement with the folk of the world
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
designed.
Although they were manufactured, warforged are living humanoids. Resting, healing magic, and the Medicine skill all provide the same benefits to warforged that they do to other humanoids
delight in exploring their feelings, their freedom, and their relationships with others. Most warforged have no interest in religion, but some embrace faith and mysticism, seeking higher purpose and
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
little interest in what people say about it.
Ongoing Mutations
Because the verdan have not dwelled long in the world, they are still discovering new things about themselves. Chief among these
â especially those designed to protect the power and wealth of the elite. When living among enlightened folk, verdan are still the first to speak out against cultural restraints on individuals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
or feels a slight change in air pressure, it rushes toward the open doorway, attacking all creatures in its path. 30a. Zigzagging Hall This hall was designed to thwart archers by reducing their line
of sight. Other than a few scattered bones on floor, it contains nothing of interest. 30b. Guard Room Lying on the floor is a battered helm, a tattered suit of leather armor, two halves of a shattered
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
, designed to collapse under the weight of any creature heavier than a kobold. On occasion, the route through a kobold lair runs along a ledge that borders a cavern or a crevasse, and the kobolds might
sightings.
Able Scavengers
Kobolds are adept at identifying broken, misplaced, discarded, or leftover crafted items from other creatures that can still be put to use. They prefer to scavenge objects that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
middle of the trench â an old magic device once used to lift caravans up into the main cavern of the outpost and back down into the trench. It now lies broken, its magic spent. The duergar and drow
lifts. Each lift is designed for easy use and can be operated as an action simply by pulling on a lever. The trenchâs walls sport numerous handholds and can be climbed with a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
encounter. Step 4. Consider how each definite encounter relates to the playersâ motivations. Think about elements you can add to interest them. For example, a combat encounter could open with a tense
negotiation designed to appeal to players who enjoy social interaction. Step 5. Skim the encounters you flagged as possible. Two-Hour Preparation With another hour to prepare, add these steps: Step 6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
encounter. Step 4. Consider how each definite encounter relates to the playersâ motivations (see the âKnow Your Playersâ section in chapter 2). Think about elements you can add to interest them. For example
, a combat encounter could open with a tense negotiation designed to appeal to players who enjoy social interaction. Step 5. Skim the encounters you flagged as possible. Two-Hour Preparation With
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
players that they spend three uneventful days on the road before reaching the next point of interest.
Using a Map A map can help you or your players visualize a location or region that the characters are
all sorts of unusual environments
Maps designed for use with miniatures (see âMiniaturesâ in this chapter) tend to be player facing, revealing nothing that would spoil the adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Knucklebone without Mad Maggieâs consent, the night hag organizes a posse to run them down and get back whatâs hers, plus âinterest.â Mad Maggie chases after them in her Scavenger, with Mickey in the passenger
hull, ready to leap onto enemy vehicles. If Chukka and Clonk got the broken Demon Grinder working, that vehicle comes after the characters as well and is manned entirely by redcaps and madcaps.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
Running the Adventure This version of White Plume Mountain is designed for a group of 8th-level player characters. Your players will need both brains and brawn to successfully complete their mission
be placed near Mount Hotenow in the region of Neverwinter.
Dragonlance. Found near Neraka in the Khalkist Mountains, the mountain might be a place of interest not only to adventurers, but also to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
fully lowered drawbridge can be fully raised in 3 rounds. 2b. Northwest Tower This watchtower stands between the villageâs two graveyards (areas 6a and area 6b). It contains nothing of interest. 2c
everything but the outermost wall. A search of the debris unearths the broken remains of a ladder and a battered wooden door with broken hinges.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
ruins designed to disorient intruders. Circuitous routes within the lair provide the dragon with numerous ways to evade pursuit, while strategically designed choke points allow them to harry enemies
their creators abandoned them, taking great interest in the artifacts and architecture they left behind. Visitors who manage to convince the dragon they are not a threat are treated to a tour of the vaults, with the dragon acting like the curator of a museum.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
power, and you absolutely can take it with you if youâre an undying spirit living in decadent luxury on the ruling council of the Orzhov Syndicate. Built on the crushed dreams and broken bodies of
make tithes and donations. As Ravnicaâs principal bank, it stores and secures the riches of the city, collecting interest at high rates to expand its own wealth. Its members truly believe that their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
four articulated metal legs.
Zox Clammersham is using the scaladar under his control to build the Simulacrux and to defend it, should it come under attack. The Simulacrux is designed to replicate
dotted with the remains of broken machines.
Corpses. Two ogres clad in iron armor lie dead among the metal detritus, their flesh pierced by dozens of metal crossbow bolts.
The ogres served the hobgoblins until they were shot dead by Zoxâs arbalests a few days ago.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
found was his broken staff and this choker, which he always wore.â The monkâs name is Nesim Waladra. After introductions are made, he continues. âLeosin has been investigating these raiders for months. I
were returning to Berdusk from the great library at Candlekeep, where Leosin was consulting the librarians and researching ancient writings on dragon folklore. Dragon cults are his special interest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
interest. The broken staff is nothing special. The choker is a braided leather neckband with a silver dragon design chased into the leather. The ends are ragged, as if it was roughly torn off.
found was his broken staff and this choker, which he always wore.â
The monkâs name is Nesim Waladra. After introductions are made, he continues: âLeosin has been investigating these raiders for months
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Bakaris is spreading rumors that the characters couldâve saved Kalamanâs leaders. Some locals are looking for someone to blame for the terrifying slaughter. If characters mention Lord Sothâs interest in
he presents no further threat. If characters present the broken dragonlance, neither Vendri nor Darrett is familiar with the weapon, and they see it only as an ancient relic. Though Darrett doesnât
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
possessing vast knowledge and divine powerâresides in the temple.
Other points of interest in Shae Lias include the Oaks, one of the finest restaurants in Sharn, which serves food of the highest
Nightshade might be the most unusual watering hole in Sharn, doubling as apothecary and tavern; the house specialty is beverages tainted with weak poisons, designed to take the imbiber to the very edge of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
11. Weird Magic Halaster fills these caves with magical effects designed to confound adventurers. 11a. Hammer Time Motes. This 20-foot-high cave is dimly lit by dozens of tiny, tinkling motes of
hands cupped in front of her. Part of the statueâs head has broken off, and spongy white toadstools are growing out from the broken stone. The statue is a Medium object with AC 17, 30 hit points, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
at an angle. Sprouting from her misshapen shoulders are two pairs of arms â her original limbs above those of her brother. She wears a poorly stitched robe made from other garments and designed to fit
her mutated form. Berlain has a close kinship with Vertrand, and the two wizards work well together. Berlain has no interest in forging alliances with visitors and tries to capture intruders for use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
tables, which are broken up by level ranges, providing information for how to balance encounters for characters of 1stâ5th level, 6thâ10th level, 11thâ15th level, and 16thâ20th level. First, you need
treat each character as being of that level for the purpose of selecting appropriate monsters. The above guidelines are designed to create a fight that will challenge a party while still being winnable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Amath carries the key to the shackles. The shackles can be broken by a creature that uses an action to make a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check. Picking the shacklesâ lock requires thieves
â tools and a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. The Banitesâ ritual is designed to break Shanâs will, making him subservient to Bane. Amath has been using this ritual to âturnâ broadsheet publishers as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
corpses led to infection and disease. The City Council had no interest in sinking gold into Lower Dura to restore the area, and the district was abandoned. Today, the district known as Fallen is strewn
with the rubble of the fallen tower, mingled with shattered buildings and broken statues. Those who venture into Fallen must deal with the Ravers, feral savages that lurk in the shadows. Thereâs no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
railings and the literal airiness of each footstep might suggest. Open Court. Past the cloud bridge is an enormous expanse of smooth stone ringed with broken pillars, where the silver dragon hosts
advantage on the saving throw; creatures that have immunity to cold damage succeed automatically. DâARGENT
Like so many silver dragons, Dâargent takes considerable interest in the matters of mortals on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
of each wilderness encounter as its own scene, and try to stage each one in a slightly different way to keep your playersâ interest. If one encounter comes at the adventurers from the front, the next
safe passage for food. Reward characters for searching while they travel by providing things for them to find. Broken statues, tracks, abandoned campsites, and other finds can add flavor to your world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
and teller of tall tales.
5 You dedicated your life to upsetting the balance of power in a corrupt polis.
6 You have no idea why Phenax showed interest in you, and you might sometimes wish
broken, some secrets meant to be shared, and order must be upended from time to time. As a follower of Phenax, consider the ideals on the Phenaxâs Ideals table as alternatives to those suggested for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Stranger Things
Wisdom (Survival) check reveals that the caveâs mouth has recently been visited by about 25 troglodytes, the thessalhydra, and an owlbear. Area 2: Empty Cave. Nothing of interest here. The floor
Labyrinth. It never travels the opposite way. Area 7: False Treasure Room. This room is like area 4, but everything is broken and worthless. One vase is trapped, requiring a successful DC 10 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
weapons are always ready for action. Disguised Weapons d6 Object (Improvised Weapon)
1 The roasted drumstick of a huge bird (greatclub; longsword if a shard of bone is broken off)
2 A
locales. But thereâs one place you just keep coming back to. Points of Interest d8 Point of Interest
1 A secret cove a few hoursâ north of town that is a known meeting spot for pirates.
2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
Star Forge Locations These locations are keyed to the map. Dyson Logos Map: Star Forge View Player Version 1: Broken Bridge Crumbling piers and shattered bits of arches are all that remain of this
broken stone bridge.
When the characters reach the bridge, three apparitions of acidic mist float up from the lake below to meet the party. The apparitions are vaguely human-shaped and are hostile
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
locations are the cornerstone of countless campaigns. Many of the greatest D&D adventures of all time are location-based.
Creating a location-based adventure can be broken down into a number of steps
Goal 1 Locate a dungeon or other site of interest (roll on the Dungeon Goals table to find out why). 2 Assess the scope of a natural or unnatural disaster. 3 Escort an NPC to a destination. 4 Arrive at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Menzoberranzan, and he takes an interest in the adventurers â particularly if they travel with Grin Ousstyl. If the characters agree to meet with Jarlaxle in House DoâUrden, read the following when they first
flank the entrance. As you are led inside, a pillared hall strewn with broken statuary looms all around you. Leaning against a cracked pillar is a drow with an eyepatch and a wide-brimmed hat. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
-floor. A large table lies on its side, one leg broken. A five-foot-wide tunnel in the floor to the east leads down.
Most of the books in this library have been destroyed by time and neglect. The
group of adventurers Dzaan hired to help him search the spire removed all the books they considered valuable, including spellbooks. They left behind a few that might interest certain characters: Magical