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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
experience points, you can slow the rate of advancement by banking XP until you’re ready for the party to level up. Conversely, you can hasten level advancement by awarding ad hoc XP for completing goals
, roleplaying well, and surviving or avoiding deadly traps. Any such award should be no more than what the characters would earn for defeating a monster with a challenge rating equal to their level. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
ready for the party to level up. Conversely, you can hasten level advancement by awarding ad hoc XP for making discoveries, completing goals, roleplaying well, and surviving or avoiding deadly traps
. Any such ad hoc award should be no more than what the characters would earn for defeating a monster with a challenge rating equal to their level. For example, a fair ad hoc award for a party of 2nd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
success might lead to new ways to reach a campaign goal. You might be absolutely confident that the characters will save those townsfolk and earn their trust, letting you use the townsfolk to reveal an
sidebar on the last page? And after all the time you’re going to put in getting ready to run this adventure? Outrageous! Someone needs to teach these people a lesson.
If you’re running the adventure for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
stopped. RESTORING VIRGIL
Any character who can cast find familiar can attempt to restore Virgil to its former role, taking the gull as their own familiar. To accomplish this, the character must earn
Hatred.
Research. The character must spend time researching the nature of familiars that have bonded with new masters. When the character feels ready, they must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
instructions for how to challenge the player characters with adversaries that are a good test of their abilities, plus dozens of ready-to-use monster descriptions. It also provides a sampling of magic items that
the characters can earn as their rewards for vanquishing those monsters.
The end of the document contains supplemental material. Appendix A collects all the definitions of conditions that can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
in the Ardeep Forest. Adventurers can earn good money by offering their services as guards on a hunt. The residents of Nightstone have a longstanding and seemingly irreconcilable conflict with their
this chapter about Nightstone. When you and the players are ready to get underway, read: You’ve been traveling along the High Road for days. As evening approaches, you spot a wooden signpost next to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Running the Test To conduct the Test of High Sorcery, the mage Demelin conjures a vision of Onyari’s fall When a test-taking character is ready to begin the test, Demelin instructs them to move to
themself, or by desperately trying to negotiate with the dragon. If they prioritize what they want over the good of others, they might earn red robes. Evil Character The dragon returns, and the character’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
village is under attack and cry out in alarm. Five rounds after the alarm sounds, every able-bodied adult in the village arrives at the gatehouse, ready for battle. Krezk’s militia consists of four more
more than he is willing to humor Strahd’s allies. The only way the characters can earn his favor is to help Krezk in some way, whereupon Dmitri is required by his oath of office and his honor as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
succeed on at least two DC 17 Constitution ability checks. Even if a character loses, they earn Bkol’s respect, and he reduces his price to 50 gp. Once Bkol and the Courier are hired, they and their crew of eight rowers (chaotic good guards) are ready to leave at the characters’ convenience.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
continue, you should do so as a true mage. I was a master of the Tower of High Sorcery in Istar. If you’re ready to earn your robes, I can administer the Test of High Sorcery.”
If a character asks
characters want to take the test) and the party is ready to enter the city proper, proceed to the “View of the City” section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, which escape into the surrounding countryside and cause mischief.
3 A young red dragon serves as the guardian of a githyanki creche, hoping to eventually earn the allegiance of the young githyanki
formerly squabbling nations, creating a massive army ready to conquer the known world.
3 A cult in service to an ancient red dragon is gathering resources to summon a consort of Tiamat, so the cult’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
delivering the characters safely to the island, Angajuk is willing to circle the island until the characters are ready to leave, provided they don’t make the whale wait for too long. Auril’s roc poses a
for the Lords’ Alliance today, and she rarely turns down a chance to earn a little extra coin on the side. Each dawn, she tosses a barrel of fish and a cask of whiskey into the sea as offerings to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
weapons are always ready for action. Disguised Weapons d6 Object (Improvised Weapon)
1 The roasted drumstick of a huge bird (greatclub; longsword if a shard of bone is broken off)
2 A
A sewer system underneath the local guardhouse.
3 The quaint settlement where you grew up, and where you send most of what you earn adventuring.
4 A caravan of merchants and sellswords
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
finding and getting permission to enter a shrine can be an adventure in itself, since the druids and nymphs that guard the place are wary of outsiders and ready to put down those who take needlessly
the forest.
5 Rescue trophy hunters being tortured at a shrine.
6 Earn a druid’s trust to learn a valuable secret about the forest.
7 Retrieve a sacred weapon held in the grove
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
ready to leap into the fray. If the characters reduce Thunderhale to 32 hit points or fewer, he surrenders, smiles, and offers his hand in friendship while complimenting the characters on their fighting
. He can be talked down to an even split of the spoils with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check. Once a deal is reached, Thunderhale agrees to set sail whenever the characters are ready to
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
lineage goes back to Levistus (see Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes), and he keeps his horns adorned with rings, coins and other charms, some of which he claims are powerful magic items ready to be called on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
keeps the warriors and rangers headquartered here ready to fight at a moment’s notice. She is especially keen to hear news about the Scarlet Brotherhood. Kiara is convinced that the organization poses
stronghold, but he can’t shake the idea of following the deeper passages for the chance of unearthing Zenopus’s lost secrets. If the characters earn his trust, he might take them into his confidence. The details of the deep dungeons are left to the DM’s invention.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
into Dock Ward, they encounter street thugs growing increasing resentful of the presence of the City Watch. These thugs need to earn some quick coin, then lay low until the Watch leaves the ward. And
,” he whispers. “Their staff are ready. Their balance sheets are totaled, and that total is grim. They mean to bring the end of all things! You must seek the magic! Only you can stop them! Only you! You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
witnessed the characters’ spontaneous resurrection. The Guvners deploy a cadre of Harmonium officers to place the characters under arrest. When you’re ready to end the exploration, read or paraphrase the
disclose their employer’s name due to Shemeshka’s dire reputation; Farrow hopes they’ve done enough to earn the characters’ trust in the meantime. Farrow offers to guide the characters through Undersigil, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Nyanzaru. Spoiled and pompous, Faroul was shipped off by his exasperated parents to Port Nyanzaru and told to make his fortune there. Bursting with coin and ready for adventure, Faroul brought along his
goal is to impress Liara Portyr enough to earn a rank within the Flaming Fist. While Shago is their guide, characters gain advantage on Charisma checks made to influence members of the Flaming Fist.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
. 11 A precocious member of the Gateguides asks the party if they want to earn a few quick coins. If so, he asks them to create a distraction so some Flaming Fist soldiers stop harassing a newly arrived
passing party member’s opinion. Table H: Outer City Denizens d10 Interaction 1 2d4 Calishite thugs and 2d4 Tethyrian thugs curse at each other, ready to brawl 2 1d6 gnome commoners from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. They ineffectually try to start a fight with the party, then apologize and wander off.
11 A precocious member of the Gateguides asks the party if they want to earn a few quick coins. If so, he
2d4 Calishite thugs and 2d4 Tethyrian thugs curse at each other, ready to brawl
2 1d6 gnome commoners from the Whitkeep Hostel throw tomatoes at passersby who flaunt their wealth
3 1d4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
convert a great deal of wealth into portable form, ready for secure retrieval. Unfortunately for her — and unknown to Omin Dran — Oppal was recently arrested for murder in a case of mistaken identity. She’s
threat to earn the favor of Grand Scribe Liethennson. Each of the animated statues uses the gargoyle stat block. Entering the Vault of Tomes Even after the characters have accessed the basement, entering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
smiling figure with its hands held out, as if ready to accept an offering.
In contrast to the beatific pillars, alcoves around the room contain statues of four-armed gargoyles.
Advance Notice
convincing talk and proof that they have overcome other parts of the dungeon. If the characters earn his trust, Lahnis turns against Szass Tam, having become convinced that the regent’s plots will be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
these treasures to adventurers, no matter how trustworthy they seem. 10H. Gauntlets’ Room This ready room was intended to house a squad of soldiers assigned to regular guard duty in the bailey, but
Flaming Fist, or a noble from Baldur’s Gate. Such individuals are housed in one or more of these chambers. Characters might be given the use of one or more of these rooms if they do something to earn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Registration Center Clerks. Six goblins with ink quills sit behind a row of makeshift desks, ready to scribble the names of visitors into dog-eared ledgers and issue identification papers. Glowing oil
remains of his life here. Characters who take pity on him earn his trust, and he readily tells them where to find things in Azrok’s Hold. If information is what the characters seek, Salt Nose suggests they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
directed at the door to area H8. When the characters are ready, the ghost wishes them luck. As soon as a damage-dealing spell targets the door, the ground trembles and a cold wind gusts through the
the collection, you can decide what it might be worth, but the characters should earn at least 50,000 gp for the lot (see also “A Little Light Reading” below). Such a reward might take the form of one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
has no reason to trust the characters, refuses to emerge from his hiding place. A character can earn the butler’s trust and coax him out by reciting Demitasse’s rhyme (see area P19) and then sharing a
fulfill bargains. I regret to inform you that Iggwilv is unwilling to share her knowledge of these rituals with you at this time. Your coven has much work to do to earn her favor. Until then, she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
a tribe but could earn a place of honor as one blessed by Thrym. Ruthless Raiders Frost giant society has no industry to speak of. It takes what it needs from others, and if it can’t take something
giants plan a raid on a nearby settlement or outpost, they time it to take place under the cover of a blizzard, believing the storm to be a sign from Thrym that the weak-boned humanoids are ready to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
) found it accidentally and seeks a way to cut the crystal down to earn Aerstigga’s favor. He’s been using scraps of wood to create a makeshift ladder to reach the crystal. The troll has managed to break
here, Luskar the Frost Giant and his pet Rhinoceros come to investigate from their quarters (area D14), ready for a fight. D14: Giant Quarters If Luskar and his rhinoceros are encountered in area D13
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Vigil stand outside these gates on the nearby mountainsides, ready to rain ballista bolts and catapult stones down on would-be invaders. The road ends at the Runegate, the main entrance to the
cover the construction costs. To earn this reward, the characters must go to Ironslag and return to Felbarr with proof that the fire giants are no longer a threat. (Duke Zalto’s head or the word of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
she knows that the characters have slain other kobolds. Characters who antagonize her while talking earn the leader’s ire and a savage attack. Yusdrayl can speak to the following questions: Why are
spend more than 3 rounds in the chamber conversing in normal tones, or otherwise making noise, draw the attention of the inhabitants of area 30, who hide to ready an ambush. Trapped Fountain. The dry