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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
disadvantage on attack rolls until the start of its next turn.Hoard scarabs are beetle-like creatures that, through some feat of natural adaptation or alchemical ingenuity, blend in perfectly among piles of
gold coins. They feed on tiny mites that infest a dragon’s scales and lair, and their painful bite can be a strong deterrent to would-be treasure thieves.
Hoard scarabs also produce a glittering
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
target has disadvantage on attack rolls until the start of its next turn.Hoard scarabs are beetle-like creatures that, through some feat of natural adaptation or alchemical ingenuity, blend in
perfectly among piles of gold coins. They feed on tiny mites that infest a dragon’s scales and lair, and their painful bite can be a strong deterrent to would-be treasure thieves.
Hoard scarabs also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, kobolds serve draconic overlords as warriors and servants. These scrappy menaces mimic the behaviors of their dragon masters. Though their small stature and recklessness make kobolds poor imitators of
dragons, what they lack in ferocity they make up for in zeal and ingenuity. They are especially adept at creating traps and setting ambushes. Kobolds’ scales resemble those of chromatic dragons that live
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
attitude of a single dragon of your choice by one step. Wealth Even good dragons love treasure, and bestowing a share of the hoard the cult has collected for Tiamat goes a long way toward improving the
factions. Doing so improves the attitude of a single dragon by one step. For every additional share the dragons are promised (two shares among twelve factions, three shares among thirteen factions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
attitude of a single dragon of your choice by one step. Wealth Even good dragons love treasure, and bestowing a share of the hoard the cult has collected goes a long way toward improving the attitudes
. Doing so improves the attitude of a single dragon by one step. For every additional share the dragons are promised (two shares among twelve factions, three shares among thirteen factions, and so on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
hand over their weapon: the Gnomengarde grenade. The product of gnomish ingenuity and a dash of wild magic, the Gnomengarde grenade is the invention of two of Gnomengarde’s most gifted inventors
, Fibblestib Pinebark and Dabbledob Plasterpatch. Created when their town was threatened by the white dragon Cryovain, the grenade generates a number of unpredictable magical effects when detonated. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Creating a Bronze Dragon Bronze dragons are the absolute worst at transforming themselves into human form. They always embellish with extra hair in all sorts of places. I applaud ingenuity, but in
this matter, simpler is better!
-Fizban
Use the Bronze Dragon Personality Traits and Bronze Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive bronze dragon characters, and use the Bronze
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
in zeal and ingenuity. Kobold warriors use hit-and-run tactics to raid their enemies and defend their homes. Kobold Warrior Small Dragon, Neutral
AC 14 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 7 (3d6 − 3)
Speed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Neronvain With the loss of Skyreach Castle at the end of Hoard of the Dragon Queen, the Cult of the Dragon’s efforts to gather Tiamat’s tribute were badly compromised. To compensate, the cultists
launched several raids against the elves of the Misty Forest, led by Wyrmspeaker Neronvain and his companion, the green dragon Chuth. Neronvain Having fulfilled their quota for the cult, wyrmspeaker and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
watching over their progeny.
8 People must earn my respect—and they’re failing badly.
Silver Dragon Ideals d6 Ideal
1 Sensualism. I savor the world and consume its myriad delights
Creating a Silver Dragon Use the Silver Dragon Personality Traits and Silver Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive silver dragon characters, and use the Silver Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Neronvain With the loss of Skyreach Castle at the end of Hoard of the Dragon Queen, the Cult of the Dragon’s efforts to gather Tiamat’s tribute were badly compromised. To compensate, the cultists
launched several raids against the elves of the Misty Forest, led by Wyrmspeaker Neronvain and his companion, the green dragon Chuth.
Neronvain
Having fulfilled their quota for the cult, wyrmspeaker
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
a dragon’s lair is more likely to mean a fight to the death, since the dragon will be less keen on fleeing an encounter that goes badly and more determined to hunt down adventurers who flee after
Dragon Encounters Often, a dragon who is merely hungry is perceived as angry. The outcome for the observing creatures is the same, but I think it’s important to clarify motives.
-Fizban
Whether
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Hoard Scarabs Hoard scarabs are beetle-like creatures that, through some feat of natural adaptation or alchemical ingenuity, blend in perfectly among piles of gold coins. They feed on tiny mites that
, every Dragon within 1 mile of the creature becomes aware of it and can unerringly track the creature. Casting dispel magic on the creature ends the effect on it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
shadow dragon both difficult and dangerous. Shadow Dragon Art Objects d10 Object
1 An ornate scepter marred by soot and grime
2 A priceless painting badly in need of restoration
Shadow Dragon Treasures Shadow dragons retain the preferences of their original form when it comes to treasure. With each passing year, though, the more lustrous objects in their hoards begin to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Flight to Steel Springs Assuming the characters head to Steel Springs, they arrive as Kalaman’s forces engage the Dragon Army. However, Kalaman received faulty intelligence, and its troops are badly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Copper Dragon Adventures The Copper Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving copper dragons. Copper Dragon Adventure Hooks d8 Adventure Hook
1 A
copper dragon holds an annual competition of poetry and music. The winner dwells with and entertains the dragon for a year—providing a perfect opportunity to access the dragon’s lair and hoard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
of lightning, and the human woman is gone. In her place is an enormous dragon with bronze-colored scales. “Now you see me as I truly am,” she says, tilting her head with an expression that might be a
history summarized in the “Adventure Background” section and explains that each site the characters visited is linked to the death of a dragon. Then she tells them that a bronze wyrmling named Aidron
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, and the remainder were badly damaged. Mekkalath’s arrival caused additional destruction: the red dragon’s magic triggered volcanic activity that left the area riddled with flaming pits, rocky
, smoke, and slow-moving lava streams—serve as Mekkalath’s lair. This adult red dragon is an awesome sight, resting on a massive pile of coins, jewels, and precious objects. From this vantage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Giant Runes (Area J2) Dod (Death Rune)
Fjell (Mountain Rune)
Krig (War Rune)
Liv (Life Rune)
Vind (Wind Rune)
Wyrm (Dragon Rune)
J3. Curved Tunnel There is nothing remarkable
stack the chests on end and climb them. Other solutions might present themselves; try to reward the players’ ingenuity. The ring of keys is too heavy to lift with a mage hand spell, but the spell can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
wall. The leather comes from a variety of local animals and is badly cured. The curtain is several layers thick with no gaps, so you can’t see through it at all.
This cavern is naturally cold. It
the dragon eggs hatch and the ravenous hatchlings emerge. The carcasses range from very fresh to several months old. The meat is only cold, not frozen, so the older items are slowly going bad. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
exactly like one of the player characters.
4 A former comrade in arms shows up. She’s badly injured, and her enemies are right behind her.
5 A gargoyle courier delivers a mysterious
baron
2 An eccentric noble (Aurum)
3 A local crimelord (Boromar Clan)
4 A nefarious necromancer (Emerald Claw)
5 A sinister cultist (Dragon Below)
6 A misguided paladin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
wall. The leather comes from a variety of local animals and is badly cured. The curtain is several layers thick with no gaps, so you can’t see through it at all. This cavern is naturally cold. It hovers
the dragon eggs hatch and the ravenous hatchlings emerge. The carcasses range from very fresh to several months old. The meat is only cold, not frozen, so the older items are slowly going bad. The smell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
(Perception) scores to determine whether they react to noises. Flickering oil lamps provide dim illumination. Thin mattresses of straw covered with badly cured furs form small beds that are haphazardly
is set off. Treasure A search of the room takes 10 minutes and turns up 38 gp, 152 sp, and 704 cp sorted into eighty-eight stacks of exactly eight copper coins each. Dozens of dragon-themed talismans
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
(Perception) scores to determine whether they react to noises. Flickering oil lamps provide dim illumination. Thin mattresses of straw covered with badly cured furs form small beds that are haphazardly
commotion if the trap is set off. Treasure A search of the room takes 10 minutes and turns up 38 gp, 152 sp, and 704 cp sorted into eighty-eight stacks of exactly eight copper coins each. Dozens of dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. This large workshop was badly damaged by the ancient spell battle that laid waste to the mine. Worktables taking up two corners of the room are scorched, and the plaster has been burned off the masonry
Lightbringer, this weapon glows as bright as a torch when its wielder commands. While glowing, the mace deals an extra 1d6 radiant damage to undead creatures. Dragonguard. This +1 breastplate has a gold dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, and the kobolds from area 12 running, and even yells out the window for Trepsin the troll. Pull out all the stops — and if things go badly, Talis climbs out a window and flees into the woods or through
dragon. The leaders’ names are Severin the Red, Galvan the Blue, Neronvain the Green, Rezmir the Black, and Varram the White. She explains the significance of the banner in area 15 and reveals the various
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
6, and the kobolds from area 12 running, and even yells out the window for Trepsin the troll. Pull out all the stops—and if things go badly, Talis climbs out a window and flees into the woods or
, threatened, or offered other information in exchange. Talis identifies the five leaders of the cult as “wyrmspeakers,” each of whom has an affinity for a particular kind of chromatic dragon. The leaders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Other Things Characters Can Do Characters who can’t harm the dragon (or choose not to) can find plenty of other things to distract them during the dragon’s attack. If a player is having trouble
restore their hit points and remove their injuries. Enlarged Duergar Panicked Ten-Towners rush past you—not to escape the dragon but to get away from a heavily armored, gray-skinned dwarf as big as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
streets of Leilon. Read the following boxed text aloud: The dragon has crash-landed on Aubrey’s Peculiarities Shoppe, reducing the building to a pile of broken masonry. Bleeding badly and covered with
: “Enter the Dragon.” Event 6. Rolling Thunder As the characters catch their breaths, the cultists of Talos unleash a magical storm on the town. Read the following boxed text aloud: Word reaches you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
concerned that a young green dragon has moved into the tower (area U7) since the last time she was here. She warns the characters of all these threats and suggests that they leave Thundertree before
Venomfang the dragon in area U7, she’ll provide directions. If the characters attack her for any reason, Reidoth transforms into a gray squirrel and scurries from the cottage through a crack in the wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
4. Residences The village contains eight cottages, each one belonging to a different local family. Half of the homes were badly damaged during the cloud giants’ bombardment. A typical cottage has a
, which contains a tinderbox, a smoking pipe, a stuffed teddy bear, and boxed set of Three-Dragon Ante cards (worth 1 gp). 4h. Xelbrin Residence The Xelbrins were an elderly human couple who moved to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
location to avoid the enraged brass dragon. The duodrone then activated a silent alarm and caused the light bulb on the console to flash red. Justine Jones Qaara’s Arrival. The silent alarm triggers a
interfere. She refuses to take orders, and if the characters treat her badly, she tries to frighten them into leaving the outpost—but stops short of fighting them without provocation. Using the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
heaped in another.
A great deal of wood has been sorted into one large mound of badly burned scraps. In the center of the ruins is an opening, and as you move nearer, you see a stone staircase
depicting a red dragon devouring sheep. Near the west wall is a stone table on which a large iron brazier burns. The table has been scrubbed and scoured, but it has many odd discolorations and scorch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
upright dragon. In the dragon’s mouth rests an empty tray.
The room once held items of importance to the old dragon cult. The remaining features are dust-covered and worthless. 47. Belak’s Laboratory Two
rows of dragon-carved marble columns march the length of the hall, most completely covered in luminescent fungus. The cobbled floor is cracked and stained, and on it sit many small wooden tables. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(see area C4) 2–3 1d4 + 4 lizardfolk (see area C13) 4 1d2 trolls (see area C12) 5 1 giant octopus (see area C3) 6 1 dragon turtle (see area C21) 7–20 None The giant octopus attacks any small group
leave this level of the dungeon, the cultists replace these guards with four Crushing Wave reavers from area C23. C10. Gargoyle Fountain This chamber has been badly damaged. Several collapsed columns