during instead are bribed

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

instead resets to 350 hit points, and it recharges its Steam Breath. Additionally, the dragon turtle can now use the options in the "Mythic Actions" section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional

instead. Unusual Nature. The dragon turtle doesn't require food or drink.Multiattack. The dragon turtle makes one Bite or Tail attack and two Claw attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +16

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

rather than perform the work or confront the foe. Even when subsumed into a goblinoid host and drawn into war, bugbears must often be roused from naps and bribed to get them to do their duties. This

instead of killing them, he showed mercy and even honored them in a way by setting them free — under his control — so that bugbears could continue to employ their talents against his enemies

Exiting the Fissure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

the goods they found beneath the city inventoried. If anyone later claims to be the rightful owner of any of the loot, a magistrate might rule that the goods belong to the original owner instead of the

coming out of the tunnels bruised and bloodied. Plus, she’s already bribed the two City Watch guards, Orvis Torval and Rosko Bosh, to “take a walk,” so neither is on hand during the attack. Captain

Darklake Docks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

look ungainly, but each can carry tons of trade goods. The characters land at the easternmost inlet if they arrive at Gracklstugh by way of the Darklake, near the Ghohlbrorn’s Lair inn. If they instead

arrived through a gate and successfully bribed Gorglak, they might come here looking for his contact, Werz Saltbaron. Assassins Interrupted The characters spot a male duergar merchant at the end of a

Outside Combat

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

Outside Combat As described in the Monster Manual, a beholder’s use of its eye rays in combat is random, governed by die rolls instead of by choice. This rule is an abstraction, designed to keep the

this way, even monsters that can’t be bribed or coerced can be useful to a beholder, making its lair a confusing zoo of hostile beasts. Although each use of the charm effect lasts only an hour

Bugbears

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

confront the foe. Even when subsumed into a goblinoid host and drawn into war, bugbears must often be roused from naps and bribed to get them to do their duties. This indolence offers no clue to how

they disdain and fear: Maglubiyet and Skiggaret. Maglubiyet, the leader of the goblinoid pantheon, forced both brothers to submit to his rule, but instead of killing them, he showed mercy and even

Maglubiyet's Will Be Done

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

have to round up and threaten them before they can make use of them. Bugbears accept hobgoblin demands for assistance only grudgingly, and often they must be bribed with loot, spirits, battle gear

chain shirts instead of the usual hide armor. Bugbears are never outfitted with ranged weapons (which they refuse to use) or with heavy armor (which compromises their stealthiness). If some bugbears

Colossus Locations

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

cold damage, and its bite attack deals fire damage instead of piercing damage. A hit from the roper’s tendril deals 4 (1d8) fire damage, and a creature takes the same damage each time it ends its turn

disrepect from puny humanoids. If flattered and bribed to his satisfaction, he scoops up his newly won treasures and returns to his perch. Treasure Halinaxus has accumulated a loose pile of loot. On his

Lottie's Palace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Lottie’s Palace The creator of the Orrery of the Wanderer, Lottie is a lich and a master of clockwork magic. Her palace is not a typical lich’s lair, however, instead taking the form of a swanky

behind the bar leads to the kitchen. Characters who sit in the lounge are shown a menu whose only item is “Delicious Meals” for 3 tokens. The bartender can be bribed (6 tokens) to let characters into the

The Dark Seldarine

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

pupil surrounded by black instead of white. The liquid nature of Ghaunadaur is symbolic of its unpredictable nature, which is what makes attracting its attention so risky. It occasionally rewards its

bribed to provide a safe haven. Most wild mages who are discovered are put to death, some survive as outcasts, and a rare few rise to positions of status, declaring their allegiance to Lolth — or at

Areas of the Sanctum

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

instead of the fly spell, and she carries a yellow elemental gem. In battle, Kaevja breaks the elemental gem, summoning an earth elemental and commanding it to attack her enemies. E4. Pantry This

his followers expendable. The characters’ best chance of survival is to convince Manshoon that they can be cowed or bribed into working for him. Weary of his conflict with the Xanathar Guild, Manshoon

Metallic Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

in its hoard for the greater good. However, another creature’s need for or right to the item is often unclear from the dragon’s point of view. A metallic dragon must be bribed or otherwise convinced to

., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 24 Languages Common, Draconic Challenge 20 (25,000 XP) Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead

Red Larch Locations

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

halfling commoner) is a carpenter who works at Waelvur’s Wagonworks (area 16). Stannor is a sneaky and unpleasant fellow, but if bribed to talk (10 gp would do the job), he tells the characters that he’s

addition to shifts keeping the peace in the town. Harburk is known for napping instead of taking a full night’s sleep. Harburk hasn’t quite figured out that he has four elemental cults on his doorstep

Locations E - H

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

she can be bribed into luring away the roc or providing some other form of assistance. A rare magic item or a collection of gems worth at least 5,000 gp is enough to satisfy her. A character who

antagonize them, the giants hurl rocks at them. If the characters flee, the giants don’t pursue, opting instead to continue their work. The giants carry no treasure. Great Worm Cavern The spirit mound of

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