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Vecna: Eve of Ruin
annihilation.
Desperate to save themselves and their allies, powerful elemental beings called the Wind Dukes of Aaqa rose against Miska. Committed to the concept of law, the Wind Dukes descended from a
result, the rod shattered into seven parts that were scattered throughout the multiverse. The rod thus became known as the Rod of Seven Parts.
Possessing the Broken Rod. The rod can’t be attuned
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: Thaumaturgy
2/day each: Command, Silence
1/day: Insect PlagueIn life, Nafik was the high priest of Amun Sa, the last pharaoh of the land of Bakar
starvation loomed over Nafik and his priests. In a desperate measure, Nafik wrought a haphazard ritual on himself and his fellow priests, transforming them and himself into Undead. Heartless and corrupted
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, dispel magic
4th level (3 slots): stone shape, guardian of faith
5th level (2 slots): contagion, insect plague
6th level (1 slot): harmMultiattack. The mummy can use its Dreadful Glare and makes one
, or its concentration is broken (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the mummy lord wears or carries is invisible with it.The mummy lord can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
being pursued by a vengeful ninuno (dryad) for her mother’s broken oath. The merchant is desperate for the characters to intervene and placate the spirit. 2 A binukot named Panfilio offers to handsomely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Divine Assistance Storm-tossed and broken, foundering,
Callaphe cried out to Thassa.
Tritons came swiftly to save her,
bringing her north to the Lindus.
—The Callapheia
The gods are fond of
meddling in mortal affairs, and heroes sometimes call on their gods for aid in times of desperate need. Spells such as divination and commune give characters the opportunity to ask their gods for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
attack anything that enters the room. The chain can be broken with a strike from a magic weapon or an adamantine weapon, or with a successful DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check. Strapped to the nothic’s
”). Any other creature that dons the helmet becomes the new recipient of these messages. Halaster gets an average of one sending spell message per hour. Most of the messages are from desperate, deranged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
construction evident even in the broken remains of the building, the place carries the unmistakable air of anguish and torment. Map 4.7: Demon Ruin View Player Version Demon Ruin Adventures The Demon
Ruin Adventures table offers some reasons why characters might risk death in the Demon Wastes. Demon Ruin Adventures d4 Adventure Goal 1 Make a desperate request for aid from a Lord of Dust who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
smoking pipe (25 gp) 67–68 Case containing 2d12 blocks of insect repellent incense 69–70 An iron token bearing the symbol of a triceratops (the sign of the Ytepka Society), worth 50 gp in Port Nyanzaru 71
focus 85–86 A Batiri goblin mask made of painted wood, set with nine gemstones (10 gp each) 87–88 A spyglass (1,000 gp) 89–90 A lute (35 gp) with one broken string 91–92 A set of thieves’ tools (25 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
stopped bringing offerings to Amun Sa’s tomb. The threat of starvation loomed over Nafik and his priests. In a desperate measure, Nafik wrought a haphazard ritual on himself and his fellow priests
of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: Thaumaturgy
2/day each: Command, Silence
1/day: Insect Plague
Dario Jelusic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
annihilation. Desperate to save themselves and their allies, powerful elemental beings called the Wind Dukes of Aaqa rose against Miska. Committed to the concept of law, the Wind Dukes descended from
. As a result, the rod shattered into seven parts that were scattered throughout the multiverse. The rod thus became known as the Rod of Seven Parts. Possessing the Broken Rod. The rod can’t be attuned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
action, a character can try to free a prisoner within reach, doing so with a successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check. The prisoners are desperate to return to Phandalin. They can recount their
flayers left with the five others. Shansa worries that the mind flayers will return to visit a terrible fate upon her and the others. Obelisk Chunks. The mind flayers carried broken chunks of dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Omuans. They disguised themselves as jungle creatures and promised great power in return for devotion. Desperate for redemption, the Omuans tore down their temple to Ubtao and raised shrines to these
, he became their ruler. Today, beneath the cracked and broken streets of Omu, Ras Nsi holds sway and plots to bring Dendar the Night Serpent into the world, sealing its doom.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
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. There’s no
the most desperate people live here, and the forces of the law won’t come near it. As a result, the district has a lot of space available for any cult or secret society that needs a lair. The followers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
to be alive. Eggs. A heap of oblong insect eggs filled with swirling, psychedelic colors fills the center of the room. These eggs are a manifestation of the dream energy the Drought Elder is stealing
from Atagua. The eggs are easily broken; each has AC 10, 5 hit points, and immunity to poison damage. If they’re destroyed, the energy within dissipates, leaving the closest creature with a fleeting
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
insect-like person. A character who examines this object and succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Nature) check can identify it as coming from a thri-kreen. Tunnels Up and Down. Rough-hewn tunnels in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Mummy Lord Helge C. Balzer Those desperate to escape death sometimes make terrible bargains with wicked deities. Devoting their hearts to evil forces, these villains gain power over death and a
Each: Animate Dead, Harm, Insect Plague (level 7 version)
Reactions
Whirlwind of Sand. Trigger: The mummy is hit by an attack roll. Response: The mummy adds 2 to its AC against the attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, read the following: The interior of the shrine has the appearance of having been abandoned after some sort of terrible confrontation years ago. Broken benches with shredded cushions are overgrown by
thick fungi, and four large mirrors hanging on the walls have been shattered, leaving the stone floor covered in shards of broken glass.
A grime-encrusted statue of Sune stands against the far wall. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to desperate castaways, from monstrous predators to the last beings of their kind, might make their home in a hidden island sanctuary. The Island Inhabitants table offers just a few suggestions for
block). The curse lasts until the visitor leaves the isle or until it is broken by a spell like remove curse. Timeless Island. When characters leave the island after spending at least 1 day there, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
sputtering engine, and is largely filled with a heaping, tangled mass of wreckage. This consists of old machine parts from other areas of the monastery, broken relics of Kwalish’s earliest experiments, dead
drawn into the jar, where it remains desperate to be reunited with its body. As with the other brains in jars, this brain can be negotiated with. If a character succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Upper Deck The main deck of Emperor of the Waves is likely the first part of the ship the characters explore — and will be the last stage of their desperate escape. 1. Main Deck The Emperor’s upper
. Navigator’s Room The door into this room from the main deck is held shut by a thick mass of webbing behind it. It can be forced open with a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check or broken
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
invited the mystics here to contact their demon-god, hoping it might provide guidance on how to crush her enemies. Because she has become desperate, Iymrith is willing to trust the mystics
release. Dragon Bolt-Holes Iymrith has broken through two walls and excavated tunnels and chambers beyond, expanding her lair. A 30-foot-diameter hole in the west wall is buried under a 30-foot-high
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
arrive. A drow house stands alone and forlorn with its back against the west wall of Menzoberranzan’s great vault. Its towers are dark, its walls crumbling and in desperate need of repair. The old
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->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
sputtering engine, and is largely filled with a heaping, tangled mass of wreckage. This consists of old machine parts from other areas of the monastery, broken relics of Kwalish’s earliest experiments, dead
drawn into the jar, where it remains desperate to be reunited with its body. As with the other brains in jars, this brain can be negotiated with. If a character succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Intelligence (Investigation) check realizes that the broken stump of tongue connects to some sort of lever, but the lever won’t move without returning the missing tongue to its place. If the characters have
comes from the captives inside the base signaling for help. They are desperate to get free but lack any means of escape. The four townspeople are all commoners with an Intelligence of 16: a pair of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
massive nodule. Smoke drifts across the battlefield, and a broken pyramid rises above the smoke. A blackened windmill with slowly turning blades keeps the smoke away. A pervasive wailing emanates from the
trying to disguise it as their lost companion. The umber hulk is several feet taller, two arms fewer, and lighter in color than the mezzoloths, but the mezzoloths are desperate. The umber hulk is just glad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
shores of the Dagger, and Sharn can’t spread out… so instead it’s grown ever upward. Sharn is broken into five “quarters”: Central Plateau, Dura, Menthis Plateau, Northedge, and Tavick’s Landing. Each
the desperate… refugees who’ve lost everything in the war, orphans and urchins who never had anything to begin with. Modest services can be found, but overall the lower districts are squalid and poor; a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Plague-Mort is tucked within a fortress called the Broken Reach, ruled by a succubus named Red Shroud. In the Broken Reach, those who can prove their strength and mettle can stay unharmed for a few
to resist the temptation to turn against allies in order to survive. Heroic characters might make a desperate last stand against endless hordes of demons here, or they might try to avoid detection
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, the more desperate he becomes. When it become clear he can’t warn the characters off, he’ll try to ambush them with a poisoned weapon during a fight against other creatures.
16. Alchemist’s Bedroom
large, ill-made oak chest stands under the window, its lid closed. Elsewhere in the room lie three broken wooden chairs, two splintered wooden buckets, and a mildewed sack. Just inside the door is a heap
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
rise 5 Medium Contented 6 Medium In a state of decline 7 Low Despairing after years of steady decline 8 Low Desperate to improve 9 Low Resigned to that status 10 Outcast Shunned by giant society
broken magic weapon that only a renowned fire giant smith can repair. 3 The characters find a giant-crafted sword—a magical masterpiece; when word of their find gets out, the artisan’s descendants come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
taught you that even the most mundane flora and natural materials can be used to wondrous effect.
4 While lost in the Underdark, you were forced to consume mold, fungus, and insect parts to survive
the recipe down. Now you’re desperate to recreate it.
Obviator’s Lenses Also at rank 2, you gain the use of an uncommon magic item taking the form of a pair of spectacles, a spyglass, a monocle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
are set like oversized stepping stones.
Demonic Faces. The mouths of these relief carvings are the source of the magical breeze. Insect Floor. The floor is 2 feet below the level of the doors and
filled completely with dead insects along with occasional bones, making it difficult terrain. Pit Traps. Scattered through the room, hidden beneath the blanket of insect bodies, are several pit traps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
of the approaching Tammeraut, resulting in Oloran’s desperate prayer to Procan and the ship’s resulting demise. The wizard’s gull familiar spied the ship at sea and brought word back to him. Archais
unleashed. I must mount an expedition to the sunken hulk and make sure all is well.
•
A fell wind blows this evening. I fear the wards on the rift have been broken. I must set out first thing in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
intricate, abstruse patterns nearby. 19–27 Local plants and animals share a malevolent intelligence. Roll a d6. On a 1–2, an insect plague spell is centered on one random creature in the region. On a 3–4
worlds, the biomass of insects radically outweighs that of higher organisms. Mass migrations and deadly insect species can imperil larger creatures, but most insects remain nothing more than an annoyance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the lintel above this door is the word “Cruelty” in Common. Door to Area G17. Part of the lintel has broken off, but characters can still make out the word “Endurance” carved into it in Common. Door
to Area G18. Carved into the lintel above this door is the word “Isolation” in Common. Door to Area G19. The lintel above this door has partially broken off, destroying some of the inscription carved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s 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
Desperate commoner 19 Embattled merchant 20 Villain posing as a patron 3. Flesh Out the Location Details Chapter 5 offers suggestions for creating and fleshing out an adventure location, including