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Dungeon Master’s Guide
Object from the weapon. Once you cast either spell, you can’t cast it from the weapon again until the next dawn.
Sentience. Whelm is a sentient, Lawful Neutral weapon with an Intelligence of 15
wielder doesn’t share this goal.
Destroying Whelm. Whelm can be dissolved in the acidic bile of a recently slain ancient black dragon. It can also be melted down in the forges of the Mightyhammer dwarf clan, but only by the rightful leader of that clan.
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
until recently performed amazing acts of balance and agility at the Witchlight Carnival. Together, they are known as the Selenelion twins. (A selenelion is a celestial event during a lunar eclipse in
which the sun and the eclipsed moon can be observed at the same time, either just before sunset or just after sunrise, when both bodies appear just above the horizon at nearly opposite points in the sky
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Though you might have only recently arrived in civilized lands, you are no stranger to the values of cooperation and group effort when striving for supremacy. You learned these principles, and much
abandoned the soft ways of civilization.
BARBARIAN TRIBES OF FAERÛN
Though this section details the Uthgardt specifically, either it or the outlander background from the Player
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
civilization. Silent Rain. Consisting solely of elves, Silent Rain is a legendary mercenary company operating out of Evereska. Caring little for gold or fame, Silent Rain agrees only to jobs that either
company, including the names and reputations of its commanders and leaders, and who has hired them recently. You can find the taverns and festhalls where mercenaries abide in any area, as long as you speak
Aarakocra
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
lies on the slopes of the Star Mounts’ southernmost mountains. At the headwaters of the Unicorn Run, the Last Aerie is home to several dozen aarakocra. Recently, aarakocra elders detected
interacting with other races, aarakocra may use nicknames gained from people they meet or shortened forms of their full names.
An aarakocra of either gender may have one of these short names: Aera, Aial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Adventure Hooks Either the Golden Vault delivers the shard of Xeluan to the characters at the start of the adventure (see “Using the Golden Vault” below), or the characters come to possess the shard
), recently acquired the shard and has since learned that it must be returned to the tomb from which it was taken to stop the earthquakes that threaten Oztocan. Jamishka hires the characters to bring the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
shut, either to the northeast (30 percent chance) or the southwest (70 percent chance). The sound is a harmless illusory regional effect created by Halaster (see “Halaster’s Lair”). 26b. Rough-Hewn
Tunnels A cloaker recently infiltrated Dweomercore and has taken up residence here. When it detects intruders, it settles on the floor and assumes the guise of a dark, discarded cloak, hoping to catch its prey by surprise.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
Adventure Hooks If the prospect of doing a good deed isn’t enough to entice the characters, you can further motivate the party with either of the following hooks: Acidic Lake. Water from the nearby
spot where a star fell to the earth. A talented enough smith could use the Star Forge to craft a legendary weapon or suit of armor. Word has it that one such smith has recently been seen at the forge.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Revealing the Wynlings The characters might suspect Kasem is using a creature to harass the Tyenmo and Xungoon market stands—either due to stories from vendors or from what they’ve witnessed
turns invisible and flees. A character can convince a wynling to reveal itself by going to either Tyenmo Noodles or Xungoon Family Seafood and holding out a persimmon. Doing so causes at least one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
terrifying new forms. Such a plot comes with both opportunities and pitfalls. On the one hand, waking up in Mordenheim’s laboratory, either recently changed into reborn (see chapter 1) or about to
provide an opportunity to put players in control of strange creatures or unique bodies. Either as part of an adventure or a longer campaign, the characters might awaken with their minds transplanted into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Traversing Wreck Segments Characters can forgo the portals and travel between the wreck segments on their own, either by walking or by flying. The segments are 300 feet from each other. The areas
mate, Figaro, are encamped on this segment. A death slaad recently infiltrated the camp, sowing chaos and magically manipulating Figaro’s mind. This drove Figaro into a paranoid state, causing him to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
there are on the island were imported by the clerics, either deliberately or accidentally, when they arrived and built the abbey. Some other more dangerous creatures have also come ashore recently.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
counterattack. A character who pokes around the tower and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notes signs that other humanoid creatures were recently present in Araj, including discarded clothing
creatures of the Abyss. The slaves held by the drow archmage (most of them acquired from Gracklstugh) are all dead — either lost to madness and killed by Vizeran, or sacrificed as part of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
adventurers has died recently, you can use this encounter to introduce a new character — either a member of the Emerald Enclave, someone the scouts have rescued, or a character who hired the scouts as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
that both demon lords have recently converged around Elturel. You can add either demon lord to the battle in “Endgame in Elturel” later in this chapter. If the characters freed the demon lord
both clear and present dangers to Avernus. Although Zariel would relish slaying either of them personally, she gladly draws up a contract agreeing to trade Elturel and the souls within the city for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
Umberlee’s Maw The coral mountain, comprised of recently sunken ships covered by a crunchy coral shell, is referred to as Umberlee’s Maw by Gar Shatterkeel. Normally this would include his followers
speed (either natural or granted by magic) has disadvantage on the attack roll unless the weapon is a dagger, javelin, shortsword, spear, or trident. A ranged weapon attack automatically misses a target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Dangerous Knowledge When the characters are ready to search for the tome Professor Blackstone needs—or if they’re eager to investigate the strange occurrences they’ve experienced recently—they can
anything about either subject. Precision is key. Saying “books on mage hunters” isn’t the same as saying “books about mage hunters”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Plains district of Middle Menthis, the Boromar Clan controls gambling, smuggling, and theft in Sharn. Most of the city’s burglars, pickpockets, and fences either work for or pay tithes to the
thus feels justified, since it’s not the citizens of Sharn that are victimized. Boromar’s longstanding status at the head of Sharn’s criminal enterprises has recently come under challenge. After nearly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, so she is eager to talk. She identifies both sides in the fight but insists she’s not loyal to either side. Vaeve shares the following key points in her conversation with the characters: Caroline
battle to steal back a magic cloak—a family heirloom, Vaeve says—recently taken to Miska’s treasure vault somewhere in the stone citadel on the beach below. But Vaeve and Naxa became separated in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
tandem — Gnerkli and Korboz. Korboz recently lost his mind and is keeping Gnerkli as his prisoner. Their subjects don’t understand the nature of Korboz’s affliction, and are at a loss as to what to do
. They wish no harm to befall either king, but they acknowledge that Korboz has become a danger to himself and others. In addition to the danger posed by the mad king, two gnomes have mysteriously
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
secret or concealed doors within 30 feet of you. In addition, you can cast Detect Evil and Good or Locate Object from the weapon. Once you cast either spell, you can’t cast it from the weapon again
be returned to that clan. Whelm’s purpose is to protect dwarves. Conflict arises if the wielder doesn’t share this goal. Destroying Whelm. Whelm can be dissolved in the acidic bile of a recently slain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
transplanted into living humanoids. The transplant recipients come under the control of the mummy lord, either as living supplicants or golems through which the mummy lord can see and speak. The book also hints
also includes the names of the missing Candlekeep sage and of the characters. Named by an Oracle Before arriving at Candlekeep, The Canopic Being was stolen from the person who has most recently made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
recently been sensed north of the lighthouse, and relatively close. All the activities mentioned in this section are introduced or talked about in the “Franchise Tasks and Downtime” section in chapter 2
Luskan — and adding rumors suggesting that the organization has recently been engaging in conduct even more secretive than usual. Such activities can also preview some of the information on Luskan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
recently excavated tunnel leads to Xeluan’s tomb and is guarded at all times, as described below: Ten members of the town guard stand watch atop giant blocks of stone that were once part of a great
the caves but avoid them because they’re hard to reach. The characters must climb or fly 200 feet to reach either cave, which is situated in the middle of a hillside escarpment. Any such climb requires
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
one can predict when it will sing again. Alan Alyth, the tavern’s current owner and proprietor, is a neutral half-elf commoner with darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. Alan recently turned seventy
the Flaming Fist. Tavern murders are common, and usually end with the poor victim being dragged away and either left in an alley (to be picked clean by urchins, then eaten by rats) or tossed in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
throwing something toward the cart. An instant later, a cloud of pink ashes bursts from a sachet, striking the two guards. Kala’s Attack The parade route appears on map 5.1. The characters are either at
pact with the spirit, which has the same effect as her calling it. In either case, the biza appears above Kala at the start of the following round and attacks the characters. The biza uses the wraith
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
secret door, beyond which is area U4. From inside the hallway, characters can spot either secret door without having to make a check. U3. Guard Chamber Two mud-caked, human-sized creatures stand
her sleeping area. Both use the ghast stat block and start combat with 5 temporary hit points, having recently bathed in area U1. The creatures attack without mercy. Combat here alerts Y’demi in area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
the Triboar Trail. The site is relatively easy to find, and any NPC in Phandalin can provide directions to the ruins. Recently, prospectors in the area have noted that someone has set up a campsite at
the rugged hills. A colorful tent sits in the middle of the courtyard, but no one is in sight.
Old Owl Well is shown on map 3.1. The characters can enter the site from any direction, either following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
average of twenty myconids — the Circle of Hunters, the Circle of Explorers, the Circle of Sowers, the Circle of Builders, the Circle of Growers, plus the recently formed Inner Circle and Circle of
of the Inner Circle and the Circle of Masters. However, Basidia’s views are either dismissed or ignored by Phylo and its allies, who zealously claim that exciting changes are coming for the grove. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
attacked first, but he blocks the characters’ way and tries to frighten them into returning the way they came. Calming the giant and convincing him to talk requires either a successful DC 14 Charisma
(Persuasion) check or appropriate roleplaying. If the characters convince Xocopol to talk, he shares the distressing information he has recently learned. What Xocopol Knows Xocopol Like many of his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
deity. Recently, a schism formed within the pack as the result of a challenge to Kiril’s leadership. The rift began when another werewolf, Emil Toranescu, questioned the treatment of children
other werewolves were split between the two camps, and it seemed likely that either Kiril or Emil would die before the conflict could be resolved. The wolves began to howl. They knew me. All the wolves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
southwest section and ate several orcs before settling on the roof. With a terrible roar, the gorged dragon drove the remaining orcs out of Icespire Hold. Recently, evil mercenaries calling themselves
flies off, they plan to steal it. They treat adventurers as they would any other competitors — either trying to scare them off or killing them. ICESPIRE HOLD FEATURES
Icespire Hold is situated at an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Seeking the Ritual Site In the course of locating the ritual site (see “Franchise Downtime” in episode 5), the characters might travel to any number of locations, either to confirm that those
recently came to Candlekeep to inquire into the nature of portals to other dimensions. In fact, this representative of the Six was studying the very tomes the characters are now investigating! To dial up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Dagger Danger!
about who passed through here and what might await them inside. Searching the Area. No D20 Test is needed to learn that this entrance has not been traveled much recently. If a character takes the Search
before the jump. When you make a standing Long Jump, you can leap only half that distance. Either way, each foot you jump costs a foot of movement.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
outside their walls — or to make sure visitors who learn the truth either join the cult or never return from their visit. Reason to Visit. These four sites are central to the adventure (see chapter 3
actually an old stone temple built in a rocky vale at the southern edge of the Sumber Hills. It was recently reborn as the Sacred Stone Monastery, home to reclusive monks dedicated to a mysterious “Way