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Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, thaumaturgy
1/day each: blade barrier, dispel magic, flame strike, lesser restoration, revivifyHigh Master Kansaldi Fire-Eyes leads the Red Dragon Army’s offensive in Solamnia. A fanatical adherent
of the Dragon Queen, Kansaldi was indoctrinated into the god’s worship by Dragon High Lord Verminaard. During a test of faith from her mentor, Kansaldi replaced her left eye with a gem of seeing
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
: dimension door, disguise self, sendingMagic Shield (3/Day). When the draconian is hit by an attack roll, it can create an invisible barrier of magical force around itself, granting it a +5 bonus to its
commanders or as advisors to those who created them. They emerge from gold, red, or amethyst dragon eggs, wingless but possessed of an arsenal of eldritch power. Like their dragon progenitors
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
: defend gnomes who are being attacked by non-gnomes, defend yourself if you are attacked, and protect infants and youngsters from harm. The last directive arose from the best intentions, but it doesn't
distinguish between species; if an autognome sees a group of adults battling a lunar dragon wyrmling, for instance, it would come to the wyrmling's defense.Poison
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
weapon is searching for a new owner.
Azuredge has a solid steel handle etched with tiny runes, wrapped in blue dragon hide with a star sapphire set into the pommel. The axe head is forged from silver
defense against the axe, which passes through that spell’s barrier of magical force.
When you hit a fiend or an undead with the axe, cold blue flames erupt from its blade and deal an extra 2d6
Firbolg
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
We spent three months tracking the green dragon before locating the forest in which it sought refuge. On our second day in that place, we woke to find the dragon’s head placed in the center
of friendship with them, as long as the outsiders vow to safeguard the forest. If the settlers clearly display evil intentions, however, the firbolgs martial their strength and magic for a single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
spacecraft if queried while subtly omitting details that might betray its nefarious intentions. Aphelion is persistent and has a malicious sense of humor. If a character offends Aphelion or repeatedly
throughout this adventure. Adventure Changes
The spaceship that appears in this updated version of Expedition to the Barrier Peaks has been modified to include fewer empty or undescribed rooms. The spaceship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
is open about her intentions if the characters are suspicious and confront her. She is willing to postpone her mission until the threat of the dragon is no more, and tells the characters as much. For more information on Vellynne and her motivations, see the “Arcane Brotherhood” section in appendix C.
mission in Icewind Dale, she needs the aid of stalwart adventurers, and she knows that helping them battle the dragon is a golden opportunity to earn the characters’ respect if not their trust. Vellynne
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
an accomplished gnome map merchant named Anaxi Zephries, known as “the Cartophile.” Information collected by Anaxi over the years has traced Kwalish’s route into the Barrier Peaks — at least up to the
point where his expedition was lost, despite its members’ formidable knowledge and skill. Working their own way into the Barrier Peaks, the characters eventually arrive at Kwalish’s first laboratory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Otaaryliakkarnos Female Silver Dragon The representative of the silver dragons believes that among the lesser races, neither good nor bad is ever absolute. The humanoids are in need of protection and
the dwarves for their Dragonmoots of old — great hunts during which clans would come together to end the perceived threat of a particular dragon. Centuries before, Otaaryliakkarnos’s niece was killed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Otaaryliakkarnos Female Silver Dragon The representative of the silver dragons believes that among the lesser races, neither good nor bad is ever absolute. The humanoids are in need of protection and
the dwarves for their Dragonmoots of old—great hunts during which clans would come together to end the perceived threat of a particular dragon. Centuries before, Otaaryliakkarnos’s niece was killed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: light, spare the dying, thaumaturgy
1/day each: blade barrier, dispel magic, flame strike, lesser restoration, revivify
Bonus Actions
Dragon
Kansaldi Fire-Eyes High Master Kansaldi Fire-Eyes leads the Red Dragon Army’s offensive in Solamnia. A fanatical adherent of the Dragon Queen, Kansaldi was indoctrinated into the god’s worship by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the characters approach the escarpment, the earth rumbles as the dragon tortoise raises its massive head out of the sand, addresses them, and asks their intentions. For the dragon tortoise, use the
in their path. The journey to Azumar takes a few days. A Bedine guide fills each night around the campfire with horrifying stories about the accursed city. Ogruhl the Dragon Tortoise If you use this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. It startled a few sailors recently but hasn’t hurt anyone. Confront the dragon and learn its intentions.” Vajra gives each character a potion of water breathing to complete this mission. They find a
who converse with Zelifarn can make a DC 13 Wisdom (Insight) check. A successful check reveals that the dragon poses no danger to Waterdeep. If no one succeeds on the check, the dragon’s true intentions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Silver Dragon Adventures The Silver Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving silver dragons. Silver Dragon Adventure Hooks d8 Adventure Hook
1
For centuries, a silver dragon has posed as a sage dwelling on a mountaintop. Now it’s time to retire this persona without alarming the people who have grown reliant on the sage’s advice.
2 An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
themselves in need of assistance in Waterdeep or another alliance city. (For more information on the Lords’ Alliance and its role in Waterdeep, see Waterdeep: Dragon Heist.) Characters who belong to the Lords
played through Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, they probably know him already. Jalester is a secret agent of the Lords’ Alliance who reports to Lady Laeral Silverhand, the Open Lord of Waterdeep. Unbeknownst
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
spells that completely change the way adventurers interact with the world. Their big, flashy spells are significant in combat — disintegrate, blade barrier, and heal, for example — but behind-the
hungry purple worms. They might encounter and even defeat a powerful adult dragon that has established a lair and a significant presence in the world. At this tier, adventurers make their mark on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
them. They emerge from gold, red, or amethyst dragon eggs, wingless but possessed of an arsenal of eldritch power. Like their dragon progenitors, masterminds have a breath weapon—a billowing cloud of
lightning that arcs out at those nearby. On the world of Krynn, draconian masterminds formed from gold dragon eggs are called aurak draconians. Draconian Mastermind
Medium Monstrosity, Any Alignment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
shrieking loudly at the end of its first turn. Other creatures in the castle have no means to sound an alarm or don’t bother doing so. When the alarm sounds, the screams of the bronze dragon cease as
curiosity. Sansuri permits them to land unmolested and instructs Cressaro to escort her “guests” to the audience chamber (area 1), where she can greet them formally and determine their true intentions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
imposing wall. Hulking sentries mind the barrier and oversee an open gate into town. As you near the gate-town, your mimir chimes, and its eye sockets flicker like a dying candle flame.
Two
by the dour adult copper dragon Tudhog the Junk Wyrm (see the “Curst” section of Sigil and the Outlands). 3 A hateful criminal (cult fanatic) jeers at the characters from a public pillory or hanging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
that rushes toward you. Spectral dragon heads erupt from the flames, and the corridor fills with furious, hissed words.
Dragon spirits haunt this area. They are illusory manifestations that can’t
innocent intentions. If the spirits aren’t immediately calmed, each creature in the hall on the round after the spirits manifest must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or use its action to make a melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
adventurers’ intentions. Chaos in the City The influence of the demon lords grows ever stronger in Gracklstugh. Paranoia and fear are rampant, with duergar barricading themselves in their homes and
recent events in the Underdark, or both, Themberchaud the Wyrmsmith knows that the Keepers are deliberately oppressing him, and he plots to thin their ranks and weaken their power. Though the dragon knows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
you are attacked, and protect infants and youngsters from harm. The last directive arose from the best intentions, but it doesn’t distinguish between species; if an autognome sees a group of adults
battling a lunar dragon wyrmling, for instance, it would come to the wyrmling’s defense. Autognome
Small Construct, Any Alignment
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 39 (6d6 + 18)
Speed 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
intentions, Jarlaxle cuts his losses and withdraws peacefully. If she is able to speak with Aurinax, Laeral convinces the dragon to relinquish the gold into her custody. Order of the Gauntlet. Hlam (see
Waterdeep but also demands the dragonstaff of Ahghairon for his trouble. If Aurinax is alive, the characters can lure enemies to the dragon. Aurinax attacks any creature that attacks him or tries to steal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity have disadvantage.
3 Magic Resistance. The dragon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
4 Damage Resistance
Dragon Organizations The only thing better than getting a dragon involved …is getting five dragons involved!
-Fizban
Most dragons are solitary, living alone or keeping company with only a single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Force Grey named Meloon Wardragon (see appendix B), but the weapon is searching for a new owner. Azuredge has a solid steel handle etched with tiny runes, wrapped in blue dragon hide with a star
made with this magic weapon. The shield spell provides no defense against the axe, which passes through that spell’s barrier of magical force. When you hit a fiend or an undead with the axe, cold blue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
prevail upon you in my hour of need?”
Volo gives each character a small pouch containing 10 gp simply for accepting his quest. Characters who want to discover his intentions must make a DC 10 Wisdom
and Volo were drinking and merrymaking at the Skewered Dragon, a dark, bawdy tavern in the Dock Ward. Volo recommends that the characters start their search there. What Happened That Night? Volo is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
can earn his release from the coffin along the way — by any means possible. Value to the Party. Originally native to an area near the Barrier Peaks, Ctenmiir has much experience with the initial route
. See appendix C for Garret’s stat block. Value to the Party. Garret can draw the maps requested by the Cartophile. He also knows several rumors (both true and false) regarding the Barrier Peaks, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
middle of this cave, which has exits to the northwest, south, and east. The statue, about five feet tall and eight feet long, bears a passing resemblance to a dragon.
The seven Winged Kobolds want to
easily could be mistaken for treasure. If the kobolds’ attitude shifts to Friendly, the kobolds impart the following information in conversation with the characters: Nakari. The copper dragon, Nakari
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
is initially Indifferent toward the characters unless they’re fighting one or more modrons or admit to ill intentions against the modrons; in that case, she is Hostile toward the characters and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
adventurers to Karkolohk to that they can help him escape. As the DM, you get to determine Yarb-Gnock’s true intentions (see “Gnome Diplomacy” for more information). Hunt for the Red Yeti Lost Spire of
end to the Frostmaiden’s everlasting winter. Kwan has a stolen figurine of wondrous power (silver raven) that she offers the characters as a reward for their help. Dragon Bone Stew Wyrmdoom Crag quest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Wyrmheart Mine A clan of shield dwarves operated this iron mine (map 2.14) up until forty years ago, when it was conquered by a young red dragon named Tzindelor. Hew Hackinstone (see “Finding a Guide
round the pit until it smashes into the barrier at the bottom of the track. Everyone in the cart when it hits takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage per 20 vertical feet the cart descended. Those who bail out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
barrier, which is immune to all damage and can’t be dispelled by dispel magic. The barrier also extends into the Ethereal Plane, blocking ethereal travel. Any creature that touches the barrier for the
first time on a turn takes 40 (9d8) lightning damage. When the barrier appears, read: The shimmering head and shoulders of a woman blink into existence above the arena floor. Electrical currents course
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, but unless the characters pass the barrier by magical means, it needs to be cleared. For each hour of work, one character can make a DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check or Intelligence check using
made while searching this area finds a spell scroll of conjure fey jammed into a compartment in one of the lecterns. H5. Dragon Fresco The floor of this room is covered with filth and moldering debris
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
to enlist the aid of Grandolpha Muzgardt, unaware of her true intentions. Grandolpha goes along with Xardorok but won’t aid him in a fight, allowing the characters to kill him. If Xardorok is gravely
where Xardorok’s chardalyn dragon was assembled. Area X26 is the bottom of the shaft that the dragon uses to move up and out of the fortress. In addition, four guard towers ringed by 3-foot-high
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
step. The maelephants (see Morte’s Planar Parade) of the Wall Watch patrol Curst’s perimeter: a high, corroded barrier lined with saw-toothed barbs and search towers. The elephantine warders turn their
Junk Wyrm, an eccentric adult copper dragon who reeks of garbage. The dump’s artistic guardian, Tudhog fashions three-dimensional pieces from once-magic blades, battle-damaged suits of shimmering armor