detected instance are bear

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

their savagery. Green dragons, for instance, sometimes use orcs as sentinels or shock troops. Orcs are sometimes attracted to the service of frost giants or fire giants, who then “reward&rdquo

pigments to decorate and distinguish themselves and their lairs. Omens and Superstitions Orcs believe that any seemingly unimportant discovery or event — a bear’s claw marks on a tree, a flock

Personal Totems

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

. One who has a bear totem spirit, for instance, could still carry an eagle’s feather as a personal totem. Consider creating one or more personal totems for your character — objects that hold a

hunt 2 Three eagle feathers given to you by a wise shaman, who told you they would play a role in determining your fate 3 A necklace made from the claws of a young cave bear that you slew

Denizens

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

their caves and wait for enemies to come to them. Once they enter combat, the giants pursue enemies that attempt to flee. The Blue Bear tribe shares Kayalithica’s belief that civilization is a blight on

the land. The Uthgardt stalk the foothills of the Graypeaks and hunt wild game in Delimbiyr Vale. They also occupy several caves within Deadstone Cleft and look after the stone giants’ cave bear pets

Boarding the Sea Ghost

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

a direct approach, they can try to bluff their way aboard once they have been detected. For instance, they might say they are new recruits to the smuggling gang, unaccustomed to the codes and thus

, they are believed up to the point when the first three characters get aboard by means of a rope ladder lowered for them. Once the characters’ approach is detected, the entire crew attempts to repel the

Camp Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

detected. Camp Hc3 arrives if the disturbance persists. Treasure The druids have a scroll of elemental bane and a scroll of warding wind (see appendix B for descriptions of both spells) in a wooden

case in one of their tents. Hc2. Cult Camp Two human men in robes stand before the bonfire. On the other side of it, leashed to a peg pounded into the ground, is a brown bear. The humans are two

Designing Simple Traps

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

trap can break it and free the captive. Examples include a bear trap, a cage that drops from a ceiling, and a device that flings a net. Slay. Some traps are designed to eliminate intruders, plain and

case, pick two spells, or combine the effects of a spell cast using a 9th-level and a 5th-level slot. For instance, a fireball spell of this sort would deal 24d6 fire damage on a failed saving throw

Magic Item Categories

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

made of metal, wood, or bone. It’s about 2 or 3 feet long, 1 inch thick, and 2 to 5 pounds. Scrolls Most scrolls are spells stored in written form, while a few bear unique incantations that produce

neither harmful nor beneficial. For instance, a fireball might produce an area of harmless cold. 5 The caster suffers a minor but bizarre effect related to the spell. Such effects last only as long as

Dungeon Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

secures the dungeon. No spell or trait allows anyone to evade the dungeon’s security. For instance, a wizard might use a dimension door spell to teleport from one part of a zone to another, but no spell

detected. Dungeon Denizens The Red Wizards, aided and abetted by their Thayan servants, hold sway over the Doomvault. In addition to battling the monstrous residents of the dungeon, the characters will

13. The Scavenger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

13. The Scavenger The Scavenger is a 290-foot-long, 50-foot-wide, 25-ton spelljamming vessel — a ship designed to travel through space. Halaster detected the vessel as it orbited Toril and lured it

Captain! The floor here is covered with shattered glass and brine, the remains of jars that once held pickled humanoid brains. The curved walls bear empty shelves where Captain N’ghathrod stored its

Darkhold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

’ scale have been modified to suit humans (such as stairs and most doors), other things remain titanic. For instance, I have no idea how they managed to open the gates for my entrance without the use

of the fortress. These aren’t the only forces Darkhold can bring to bear, however. The years when a contingent of giants lived in Darkhold are long gone, but in their place is an aerie of wyverns

Hobgoblins

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

legion that is reflected in the power of its officers. For instance, the captains of the highest-ranking banners can expect their orders to be followed by the captains of any banners of lower rank. Rank

enemies, devastators seldom employ sophisticated tactics, functioning essentially as a mobile artillery battery. They can bring tremendous force to bear, but rarely display the versatility and

Area Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye

tomb. Bookshelves carrying various tomes and scholarly implements stand against the walls. At the center is a stone, gold-painted sarcophagus, the sides of which bear a beautiful relief carving of two

tomb. The sides of the sarcophagus bear a relief depicting two women gazing lovingly over a field and a city, and the lid has a faintly distinguishable family crest carved into it. Old weapons and

Areas of the Ships

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

hippogriff One tiger One axe beak One allosaurus Two death dogs Two panthers One giant vulture One owlbear One polar bear The death dogs and the giant vulture are evil, and the giant vulture can

towels. Against the back wall stands a wooden mannequin wearing an eye patch. A secret door along one wall can be detected with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. Starboard Closet. This closet

Guildhouse Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Guildhouse Locations The following locations are keyed to map 6.2. Map 6.2: DM’s map View Player Version G1: Front Porch Nailed to this lengthy porch are short planks that bear the words “Private

on the inner walls bear ropes, tackle, leather harnesses, wheels, and leatherworking tools. Shoved into a corner is a crate filled with horseshoes. Nearby, shelves hold smaller boxes filled with

Ironslag: Upper Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

creatures in area 15. 15. Mustering Hall The walls of this room bear frescoes that depict fire giants forging armor and weapons, marching to war, and binding red dragons in chains. Four basalt pillars

detected inside the forge, three ogres stand around the northernmost table, where two fire giants are locked in an arm-wrestling contest. The ogres are cheering on the giants and paying close attention

The Seldarine

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

of the god’s love and of the primal elves’ original fluid state of being. Many of Corellon’s chief priests bear this blessing. The rarest of these blessed elves can change their sex whenever they

moon. Above a full moon, when it is most often detected, it means that an elf of great importance and advanced age will soon journey to Arvandor. Elves who see the sign might be compelled to seek out

Locations on the Second Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

the sarcophagi that line the walls, half are made of stone, six are crafted from bronze, two are brass, and two are iron. All of them bear likenesses of fire giant kings and queens. Examination will

to exposure to drow poison (see “Sample Poisons” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The mechanism for this trap is inside the chest, thus it cannot be detected from the outside. A character

K84. Catacombs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

apparatus still couldn’t bear his weight, and he plunged from the Pillarstone of Ravenloft to his death. His evil ghost attacks the characters on sight. If Ariel succeeds in possessing a character, his host

and engaging in mischief. For instance, it warns the characters that the sarcophagus is trapped, and that opening the lid will free a pit fiend bound within. Treasure. Characters who take the time to

Lair Locations

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

nor occupants. Trophy Heads. The trophy heads are as follows, from north to south: West wall: giant crayfish, carrion crawler, hippopotamus, hobgoblin, sahuagin East wall: brown bear, lion, shark

because of the general hubbub, but their presence will certainly be detected if they move into the room. Even when their intrusion is noticed, the characters will not be greeted with hostility unless

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