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Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Paralyzing Touch"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Paralyzing Touch
next 24 hours.After failing in an earlier task for the Red Wizards, the lich Tarul Var is sequestered within the Doomvault (Dead in Thay), where he tries to avoid the attention of Szass Tam
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
","rollAction":"Pincer"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d10+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Pincer","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. The target is
","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (4d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"4d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Stinger. Melee
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
":"to hit","rollAction":"Idyllic Touch"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d10+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Idyllic Touch","rollDamageType":"force"} force
encountered while possessing a host body. The Inspired are the most common type of willing host for the quori and are described earlier in this chapter.
Hashalaq Quori
Hashalaq quori are loremasters
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
"} force damage.
Soul Binding. Melee Spell Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Soul Binding"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7);{"diceNotation":"4d10+7
host body. The Inspired are the most common type of willing host for the quori and are described earlier in this chapter.
Kalaraq Quori
The most powerful quori are the kalaraqs, also known as
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Tentacle attacks, one Bite attack, and one Gore attack.
Barbed Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Barbed Tentacle"} to hit, reach 20 ft
at its full speed while dragging creatures it is grappling.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 19
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Running This Chapter This chapter focuses on the characters’ exploration of the ice caves. There’s a good chance that Vellynne Harpell is present as well, serving as an NPC guide. If she died earlier
Skant are around, you can furnish another NPC with the information needed to reach the Caves of Hunger. Likely candidates include Hengar Aesnvaard (see “Elk Tribe Escort” below) and Dzaan’s simulacrum (see appendix C).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
to enter the amphitheater (area M2) or reach one of the higher balconies (areas M15, M16, M20, and M21). A magical tornado (see “Random Encounters in Yon” earlier in this chapter) might deposit them
in the amphitheater. They can use the secret tunnel dug by the brigganocks (area M12). Characters who obtained invitations from a pageant wagon (see “Random Encounters in Yon” earlier in the chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Space Guppy Space guppies are 2- to 3-foot-long, fish-like creatures that glide through Wildspace and the Astral Sea. Chwinga astronauts (described earlier in this book), sprites, and other Tiny
. The guppy doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.
Actions
Tail Slap. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 bludgeoning damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
over. This giant has gained the benefits of the Olach Morrah feature (see “The Great Stillness” section earlier in this chapter). When it spots intruders, it tilts its head and gives them a quizzical
look before casting stoneskin on itself and advancing to attack. Development If the stone giant hears the roc screeching in area 2, the giant casts stoneskin on itself and then investigates. It takes 2 rounds for the giant to reach the end of the south tunnel.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Back across the Llanos Once the characters are ready to return to Atagua, Yarana escorts them back to the portal they used to reach the tepui. Nene travels with them through the portal, carrying with
Grassroads. During this journey, the characters might encounter any of the sights mentioned in the “Journey across the Llanos” section from earlier in the adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
cauldron that hangs in the fireplace on the upper level (area O3). But it’s not there anymore. Before the characters reach area O3, three drow gunslingers (see appendix B) under the effect of potions of
. One of the drow quickly finds the stone and takes it before the characters show up. Unless they were defeated earlier in the adventure, these drow are Jarlaxle’s lieutenants: Fel’rekt Lafeen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 7: Maddgoth’s Castle Maddgoth’s Castle is designed for four 9th-level characters, who should amass enough XP to reach 10th level. The characters can forge tenuous alliances with several of the
. Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage borrows some of the ideas from that earlier adventure while presenting an alternative version of Maddgoth’s Castle scaled for fifth edition and this product.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
L6. Rocking Horse The door to area L11 is locked, and Granny Nightshade has the only key (see “Skabatha’s Ring of Keys” earlier in the chapter). If Skabatha has been forced to flee Loomlurch on her
into the unicorn Elidon, who appears at full health. Elidon is happy to repay the characters for their heroism but is equally eager to return to his mate, Lamorna (see “Wayward Pool” earlier in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Space Swine Space swine are a species of winged boar bred by dohwars (described earlier in this book) for a variety of uses. They can serve as mounts for Small creatures, and they also make fine
(−3)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
3 (−4)
Skills Perception +4, Survival +4
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Salvage Operation Once their ship passes through the asteroid cluster, the characters reach the wreckage of a flying fish ship, torn apart by the celestial debris. The longer the characters take to
characters must avoid the asteroids by repeating challenge 3 from the “Journey through Wildspace” section; if the ship was lightly damaged by an asteroid earlier and grazes another asteroid on its way out of the cluster, the ship becomes heavily damaged instead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
nature of their deaths, those slain by strigoi occasionally reanimate as boneless (detailed earlier in this chapter). Many strigoi seek ways to return to their former existence while being compelled to
to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage plus 6 (1d12) acid damage.
Proboscis. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
chapters of the adventure, or they should be kept busy with other commitments and quests before returning to the surface world. These quests could come either from the deep gnomes or from earlier chapters
of the adventure.
The svirfneblin won’t help the party reach the surface world until their attitude toward the characters is friendly. The characters can achieve this through minor acts and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
wealthy criminals living alongside the nobility. The grandest estate in Skyway is Tain Manor, home of the ir’Tain family and the monthly Tain Gala (see “Holidays” earlier in this chapter). This district
to do that. No bridges or lifts connect Skyway to the rest of the city, so the usual way to reach the floating district is by taking a skycoach or hiring a flying mount.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, this gloom is more than most visitors can stand. The “Shadowfell Despair” rule earlier in this chapter can be used to represent a visitor’s despair. Optional Rule: Vile Transformation At the end of each
Perception 10
Languages understands the languages it knew in life but can’t speak
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d4 - 1) piercing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
ground beside them. They haven’t performed the meditation ritual and thus don’t gain the benefits of the Olach Morrah feature (see “The Great Stillness” section earlier in this chapter). Characters who
reach for their greatclubs. The giants speak and understand Giant only. If the characters ask them about Kayalithica or her conch of teleportation in that language, the giants share the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, Skabatha Nightshade (see appendix B) visits the textile mill to check up on her workers (see Where’s Skabatha? earlier in the chapter). The looms are used to weave fabric for the sewing room and the
they can (see the “Boggle Oil” sidebar earlier in the chapter). Captured boggles provide the oil freely, hoping to earn their freedom. Children. Three children are working here when the characters arrive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
points. Her attack with the spear is +2 to hit for 1d6 piercing damage. Her husband is down to 2 hit points from an earlier fight. The children move at speed 20. They can be carried, but a character
keep, so it’s still possible to move through the front gate — but not for long. To reach the keep, the characters must make it past three groups of raiders. A group consists of 1d6 kobolds and 1d4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
any creature within reach. The merchant has been affected by a poison made by Kala called biza’s breath (see the sidebar). A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Medicine) check notices that the
, several soldiers sweep in and take him and the merchant into custody. These soldiers wear the same gold filigreed armor as the Silent Verse members the characters encountered earlier. If asked, Captain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
hit points. Her attack with the spear is +2 to hit for 1d6 piercing damage. Her husband is down to 2 hit points from an earlier fight. The children move at speed 20. They can be carried, but a character
, so it’s still possible to move through the front gate—but not for long. To reach the keep, the characters must make it past three groups of raiders. A group consists of 1d6 kobolds and 1d4 cultists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Meeting Witch and Light The characters receive an invitation to meet privately with Mister Witch and Mister Light when the carnival’s mood reaches either end of the track (see “Tracking Mood” earlier
, ignoring the clown, opens the wagon’s door and ushers you inside.
The clown is Thaco, a human Witchlight hand (chaotic neutral; see the stat block earlier in the chapter) and over-the-hill carnival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
human mime named Candlefoot (see “Hall of Illusions” earlier in the chapter). While this prize remains in her possession, Kettlesteam can speak clearly in Candlefoot’s soft, silky voice. If Kettlesteam
.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
Spellcasting. Kettlesteam casts one of the following spells, using Charisma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
of Keys” earlier in the chapter), as does Pincushion (see area L9). This squalid kitchen is carved out of the trunk of the fallen oak. A large clay oven sits in the middle of the room, surrounded by
Nightshade’s minions (see Where’s Skabatha? and “Skabatha’s Minions” earlier in the chapter). She suggests that they lure Granny Nightshade into the oven and burn her up. Oven. This oven is large enough to cook
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
gigants prefer giants over other food. Some giants claim gigants are created by the weird magical aura that surrounds a gargantua (described earlier in this chapter). A gigant resembles an enormous
two Talons attacks.
Mandibles. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 21 (4d6 + 7) slashing damage, and the target has the grappled condition (escape DC 17). Until the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
(detailed earlier in this supplement) Animated Coffin Large Construct, Unaligned
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 60 (8d10 + 16)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
12
ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Actions
Multiattack. The animated coffin makes two Slam attacks.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Dexterity check. The chain can be broken with a successful DC 20 Strength check. Five of the prisoners are from Greenest, and the other three are from earlier raids against hamlets and small farming villages
them. Slopes. The sides of the plateau rise sharply, while the floor of the hollow slopes up gradually toward the east. A long ladder is lashed to the cliff so guards can reach the upper guard tower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
sea wall protects the polis’s port on the Bay of Meletis, while a lengthy channel cuts through the surrounding land to reach Meletis Harbor on the Siren Sea. Pyrgnos Many Meletians speak of the “edifice
learning, but the preeminent academy for philosophers and mages is the Dekatia. Students who display remarkable promise over the course of their earlier education can go on to spend up to ten years in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
their stat block earlier in the adventure) are training in this area. When the fighting starts, read: “Intruders!” shouts the woman. “They’re here to steal the secrets of Master Bak Mei! Students, show
: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) force damage, and if the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the of Jade Tigress’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
them into melee. Because they are positioned in the rocks above the characters, the cultists have three-quarters cover against attacks from below (+5 bonus to AC). To reach the foes, characters must
scramble up the rocks. The distance is only 10 to 15 feet and no ability check is required, but the rocks are difficult terrain. Developments These raiders are distinctly different from the earlier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Tarul Var After failing in an earlier task for the Red Wizards, the lich Tarul Var is sequestered within the Doomvault (Dead in Thay), where he tries to avoid the attention of Szass Tam. Interlopers
*Conjuration spell of 1st level or higher
Turn Resistance. Var has advantage on saving throws against effects that turn undead.
Actions
Paralyzing Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
creatures and “blessed” them with clown-like appearances. Space clowns acquired their first spelljamming helms from dohwar merchants (see “Dohwar” earlier in this book). Subsequent visits to other
30 feet. The squeaking is silenced while the clown’s Phantasmal Form is in effect.
Actions
Shock. Melee Spell Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (4d6 + 3) lightning damage.
Ray