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Player’s Handbook (2014)
You lived in seclusion—either in a sheltered community such as a monastery, or entirely alone—for a formative part of your life. In your time apart from the clamor of society, you found
was exiled for a crime I didn’t commit.
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I retreated from society after a life-altering event.
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I needed a quiet place to work on my art, literature, music, or manifesto.
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Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
necessarily lash out in violence when emerging from its cradle. But it’s not particularly interested in Humanoids or other little creatures—either in conversing with them or in protecting them
first empires of giants until Annam retreated into seclusion. On other worlds, the scions guard their birthplaces (which are rich in elemental magic) or hold the substance of the world together. (See
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
’s not particularly interested in Humanoids or other little creatures—either in conversing with them or in protecting them from harm it might cause.
If the scion is threatened, it unleashes
claim: they are Annam’s grandchildren, and they occupy a privileged place among giants. On some worlds, these scions ruled the first empires of giants until Annam retreated into seclusion. On
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Chapter 5: Auril’s Abode The fortress of Grimskalle, built by frost giants, now serves as the abode of Auril the Frostmaiden. Auril the Frostmaiden has retreated to a floating island of ice and snow
. They might visit the island for either of the following reasons: Vellynne Harpell, a member of the Arcane Brotherhood, invites the characters to join her on an expedition to the island (see chapter 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
the bridge meets either set of stairs requires three successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) checks. Any lizardfolk that retreated from area 14 attempt to hold the party off here. In addition, 6 more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the bridge meets either set of stairs requires three successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) checks. Any lizardfolk that retreated from area 14 attempt to hold the party off here. In addition, 6 more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
strongest among them, and in either case tend to kill any human they encounter. Three distinct bands are particularly well-known by their Akroan foes. Bloodhorn Minotaurs Named for their blood-caked horns
Ashlands. The Theriad recounts the brute’s defeat and the loss of his great axe, Goremaster. Viewing Thyrogog’s defeat as a divine sign, the warlord’s descendants retreated into the Ashlands. Burial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
temples while its elemental prophet is still alive, the prophet gathers reinforcements and sends them to attack the intruding party. The prophets can organize this strike even if they have retreated
simple matter to order one such group to attack the characters at one of the Haunted Keeps. (See the “Random Encounters” section in chapter 2.) To rest in safety, the characters must either hide their camp or return to a nearby settlement.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
yuan-ti are here—3 yuan-ti purebloods, 2 yuan-ti malisons (type 2), and 1 yuan-ti abomination priestess—along with any yuan-ti and lizardfolk that retreated from previous encounters. The yuan-ti and
the yuan-ti great wealth if he is freed. The priestess plans to bargain with the characters by offering them the hypothetical wealth the dwarf has promised her. Either way, if the characters want
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
here — 3 yuan-ti purebloods, 2 yuan-ti malisons (type 2), and 1 yuan-ti abomination priestess — along with any yuan-ti and lizardfolk that retreated from previous encounters. The yuan-ti and
promising the yuan-ti great wealth if he is freed. The priestess plans to bargain with the characters by offering them the hypothetical wealth the dwarf has promised her. Either way, if the characters want
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
feel alive—particularly an organized base or stronghold—is to allow its denizens to react to the presence of the adventurers. Once they are aware of trespassers, sapient creatures might either fortify
DC 10 Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, the creature either investigates or lays an ambush; on a failed save, it hides or fortifies its location. When dealing with a group of creatures, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
soured to suspicion. Rumors spread that the knighthood had possessed the power to avert the Cataclysm and either failed to or chose not to—perhaps to dispense with Istar and solidify the knights
Isle in the west or retreated to the protection of their strongholds and keeps, while others disguised themselves to continue their work. Their power waning, the knights today are locked in a bitter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Hermit You lived in seclusion — either in a sheltered community such as a monastery, or entirely alone — for a formative part of your life. In your time apart from the clamor of society, you found
commit. 4 I retreated from society after a life-altering event. 5 I needed a quiet place to work on my art, literature, music, or manifesto. 6 I needed to commune with nature, far from civilization. 7 I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
round after the spiders attack. If the doppelganger from area 18 retreated to this area, it assumes the guise of Nundro Rockseeker so that Nezznar can use the “dwarf” as leverage to force the party’s
either eye is removed, the pillars that line the walls crack, triggering a ceiling collapse. Each creature in the room must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d10 bludgeoning damage from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
wizard hurling over Tser Falls (area H). The wizard, his staff and spellbook lost, survived the fall and retreated into the mountains, hoping to regain his power, only to be driven mad by the
sets out to find his missing staff and spellbook, leaving the characters on their own. He doesn’t allow them to help him, for he fears they might be tempted to steal either his staff or his spellbook
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
survives. Everyone living outside the castle is killed, either by the dragon or by the six duergar lurking in Dinev’s Rest. When the dragon attacks, the duergar emerge from the dilapidated inn, enlarge
, its residents having retreated to the woods or sailed to Targos. The dragon takes 2 hours to lay waste to the empty town, leveling every building and destroying every dock. Casualties. None as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Levers. Levers are hidden in secret niches behind skulls at the points marked “c” and “d” on the map. Finding a lever requires a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Pulling either lever
information. She can sketch a basic map of the Temple of the Crushing Wave and the Plunging Torrents. She hasn’t been to either place in several tendays and doesn’t know who or what inhabits most of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
, whenever Ylagan starts his turn Bloodied, he makes a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, Ylagan’s instinct for self-preservation kicks in, and he flees by the safest route, either returning
has retreated to this chamber, the dragon’s trove is unguarded. It consists of the following: 600 GP, 9,000 SP, and 45,000 CP in loose coins Bronze urn containing eight flawed rubies (worth 50 GP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
injured wizards retreated here to rest, but the maze entrapped them. All five died while being absorbed. B5: Tumor Garden Several fleshy lumps in the floor rise like stalagmites to heights of two or
death cries and the ruptured wall. Though Varakkta was reluctant to leave her valued greatsword behind, she elected for discretion and retreated to rejoin her followers. Greatsword. The greatsword is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
exclusively and never walk along the cart track past area 5. 5. Haunted Forge This was the dwarves’ forge and workshop. Many of the miners retreated here when Tinder attacked, but the dragon
forge, three in each chamber. They are all that’s left of the mine’s dwarven defenders. The first character to enter either chamber is attacked by the specters in that chamber, and those from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
workshops are nearby, but he’s reluctant to risk facing the dangerous monsters here. W9: Great Cavern Steep escarpments divide this large cavern into three sections: high ledges at either end and a lower
inside the room and requires a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check to force open. A character who listens at either door and succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check hears gruff voices
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
ship, the giants are riddled with hideous boils that throb with a pale-green glow. The ravenous fomorians attack the characters on sight. If either fomorian is reduced to 0 hit points, its boils
area S61). The android lowers its volume settings when discussing Aphelion. Survivors. At least one scientist retreated to the stasis chamber (area S64) during the outbreak. If the ship is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
discovered hiding in area G17. If the characters attack either, both retaliate in kind. The xorn flees once it has fewer than 20 hit points, but Keltar fights to the death. Roleplaying Keltar. Keltar
myrmidons (see chapter 7) that stand before the monolith in plain view. If Marlos has retreated to this cavern and the characters have defeated two other prophets, use the “Encounter with Marlos Urnrayle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
similar door. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check is sufficient to find either door, but they open only from the other side. P12. Feeding Cave A long pool fills the cavern, broken only by an
skeletons droop from the rigging or lay in tangled piles, and seaweed hangs from the gunwales. The rain renders the entire area lightly obscured, and strong currents on either side of the wreckage pull
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
with a particularly virulent form of mold. A character can identify the threat with a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Survival) check. If either skeleton is touched, the mold ejects a
here if they retreated to attack characters who got past them. Treasure. The gricks discarded the inedible portions of their victims in the back of the cave. Rooting through the grisly remains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
and opened again. To use this area as it was intended, the panels must all be closed and then opened in either of the following sequences: Harpy, ogre, bugbear, hobgoblin
Ogre, harpy, bugbear
, intelligence or wisdom? Are we at the mercy of fate, or do we create our own destiny? Which has more power, the sword or the quill? The door enthusiastically debates either side of each point. There are no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
fanatics. The alhoon can describe each fanatic (as mentioned in “Mind Flayer Fanatics” section earlier), but Oshundo doesn’t regard them very highly. Fanatics’ Problem. The fanatics retreated to the
Gulguush’s chair watching for trouble. If it believes an attack is likely, Gulguush instead hides behind Chishinix’s chair to ambush intruders. In either case, Gulguush quickly attacks to gain further
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
protected by a glyph of warding. Any creature that opens either door without first making the hand sign of the water cult (an “X” of the forefingers, with thumbs overlapping) triggers the trap. A
is the first elemental temple the characters explore, they find Gar Shatterkeel (see chapter 7) here, standing next to the altar in the northern part of the room. Otherwise, he has retreated down to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the strangers pause at the bridge to either give the hand sign of the cult (a triangle formed with thumbs and forefingers of both hands) or call out, “I serve the Black Earth!” In combat, the gargoyles
characters’ arrival, and he prefers to meet visitors in this area. A shadow demon that serves as Marlos’s messenger and majordomo lurks nearby. If he isn’t here, Marlos has retreated down to the Fane of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
it. If the characters are friendly with the water elemental (see area C7) or Shanzezim (see area C10), either is happy to flow into the crack around the door and burst it open from the inside, much
ransacking the room. The cultists quickly retreated and haven’t been back. The wraiths emerge from the dust and ash when anyone opens the door, shrieking, “Vecnans, die!” They vent their rage on nearby
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
privileged place among giants. On some worlds, these scions ruled the first empires of giants until Annam retreated into seclusion. On other worlds, the scions guard their birthplaces (which are rich in
dreams, so it doesn’t necessarily lash out in violence when emerging from its cradle. But it’s not particularly interested in Humanoids or other little creatures—either in conversing with them or in