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Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Shapechanger. If Keresta isn't in sunlight or running water, she can use her action to polymorph into a Tiny bat or a Medium cloud of mist, or back into her true form.
While in bat form, Keresta
unconscious, provided that she isn't in sunlight or running water. If she can't transform, she is destroyed.
While she has 0 hit points in mist form, she can't revert to her vampire form, and she must reach
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
hunting dogs. They race in pursuit of their prey, running it down until it’s too exhausted to fight back. Only the threat of dawn drives the pack back into hiding.
A pack of yeth hounds can be
master is killed, the hounds seek out a new master, typically an evil vampire, necromancer wizard;necromancer, or hag.
A yeth hound stands about 5 feet tall at the shoulder and weighs around 400 pounds
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
flaws:
Harmed by Running Water. While in running water, Strahd takes 20 acid damage if he ends his turn there, and he can’t use his Change Shape.
Sunlight Hypersensitivity. While in sunlight
Zarovich was a prince, a soldier, and a conqueror. His thirst for power never sated, Strahd made a pact with the Dark Powers to become immortal. Meanwhile, Strahd’s evil deepened, until in a jealous
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
these visitors enter into an agreement with Bavlorna, she’ll use her powers to resolve their pressing problem in exchange for something of use to her.
Alignment. Neutral evil.
Personality
.
Bavlorna’s Weakness
Bavlorna is allergic to the sight of creatures running counterclockwise in circles, a motion known as “running widdershins.” Creatures that run widdershins
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Bands of orphans and runaways band together in the Outer City, running after passersby in ragged throngs to plead for scraps. In the Lower City, urchins are often recruited into the lowest echelons
a pig and have bad manners.
6
I think anyone who’s nice to me is hiding evil intent.
7
I don’t like to bathe.
8
I bluntly say what other people are hinting at or hiding
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
construction and architecture — primarily in crafting the infrastructure that allows Ravnicans to enjoy running water, levitating platforms, and other magical and technological wonders.
You have a
. (Chaotic)
6
Power. Someday I’ll find or create the magic that will make me the most powerful being in Ravnica. (Evil)
Bonds
d6
Bond
1
I have dedicated my life
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
scales and ruffs of emerald-green fur running down their chins, chests, backs, and tails. One horn arcs from the back of a moonstone dragon’s skull and another at the tip of the nose; the two horns
greater still are those who inspire them. (Any)
6
Power. Creatures are at their most vulnerable in their dreams, and I am the master of dreams. (Evil)
Moonstone Dragon Adventures
The
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons. Their descendants are now found throughout the Feywild.
Moonstone dragons are graceful and elegant creatures with opalescent scales and ruffs of emerald-green fur running down their chins
. Creatures are at their most vulnerable in their dreams, and I am the master of dreams. (Evil)
Moonstone Dragon Adventures
The Moonstone Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Cloud Giants Before running this part of the adventure, review the information on cloud giants in the Monster Manual. It will help you roleplay the cloud giants in this chapter. One important point to remember is that some cloud giants are good, and some are evil.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Preparation Before running the adventure, prepare as follows: Step 1. If you’re running it for a single character, read the “Running for One Character” section. Step 2. Read “Adventure Background
Noble (Medium, Neutral Good) “Beginning the Adventure” Ronnom Daamos Fugitive human assassin Assassin (Medium, Neutral Evil) M26 Skalanthas Protector of the island Young Bronze Dragon M38 Treef Lameer Human shipwreck survivor Noble (Medium, Chaotic Neutral) M11c Veen Ronnom’s friend Oni M26
Adult Deep Dragon
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of my power. (Evil)
6
Patience. All creatures might teach me something, and I’m willing to wait and find out what that might be rather than acting in haste. (Good)
Deep Dragon
of an adult deep dragon.
7
An adult deep dragon has ended up rearing a young brass dragon and is running out of patience for the young dragon’s mischief.
8
An adult deep dragon takes
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
with opalescent scales and ruffs of emerald-green fur running down their chins, chests, backs, and tails. One horn arcs from the back of a moonstone dragon’s skull and another at the tip of the
. But greater still are those who inspire them. (Any)
6
Power. Creatures are at their most vulnerable in their dreams, and I am the master of dreams. (Evil)
Moonstone Dragon Adventures
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
and ruffs of emerald-green fur running down their chins, chests, backs, and tails. One horn arcs from the back of a moonstone dragon’s skull and another at the tip of the nose; the two horns
those who inspire them. (Any)
6
Power. Creatures are at their most vulnerable in their dreams, and I am the master of dreams. (Evil)
Moonstone Dragon Adventures
The Moonstone Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Preparation Before running the adventure, prepare as follows: Step 1. Read the “Adventure Background” section. Step 2. Familiarize yourself with the Key NPCs table below. The characters will interact
Skeleton Skeleton, Flaming Specter Wraith Zombie Zombie, Ogre Key NPCs Name
Role
Stat Block
Location
Akira Norixius Fanatically devout dragonborn cultist Cultist Fanatic (Medium, Chaotic Evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Preparation Before running the adventure, prepare as follows: Step 1. Read the “Adventure Background” section. Step 2. Familiarize yourself with the Key NPCs table, which describes important
and human disciple of a dead brass dragon Mage (Medium, Chaotic Good) “Beginning the Adventure” Oliekintara Provides a required passphrase Sphinx of Lore “Temple of Sands” Rummox Anthradusk’s companion Dao (Neutral Evil) H9 Yaarnak Asks characters to retrieve his lost staff Mummy Lord (Small) H8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Running for One Character You can run this adventure for a single character of level 3. Ideally, that character should have proficiency in at least two of the following skills: Athletics Deception
Ogre (with modifications) C9 Edith Applegarth Secretly wicked halfling confectioner Commoner (Small, Neutral Evil) “Rescuing Edith” Fill Flourforge Dwarf baker and retired brigand Bandit (Medium) “Arrival at the Bakery” Uncle Nibblecheek Sinister hag with a sweet tooth Green Hag C10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Vampire Spawn Vampire Spawn
Medium undead, neutral evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 82 (11d8 + 33)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
16 (+3
its turn if it has at least 1 hit point and isn’t in sunlight or running water. If the vampire takes radiant damage or damage from holy water, this trait doesn’t function at the start of the vampire’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
sidekicks, approach from the other direction. Velleen is a female Damaran master thief (see appendix A). As the combat begins, the two evil groups recognize each other, and also attack one another when
appropriate. (See “Running a Three-sided Battle” sidebar for advice.) RUNNING A THREE-SIDED BATTLE
Combat is a highlight of the game for a large number of players: they love the challenge, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
vampires or pursue their own depraved agendas. Vampire Spawn Medium or Small Undead, Neutral Evil
AC 16 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 90 (12d8 + 36)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 16 +3
.
Running Water. The vampire takes 20 Acid damage if it ends its turn in running water.
Stake to the Heart. The vampire is destroyed if a weapon that deals Piercing damage is driven into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Using This Source Princes of the Apocalypse presents an epic campaign against the forces of Elemental Evil that can occupy you and your players for many months. Characters who are at least 3rd level
their hunger for power and proclivity for destruction, each has its own leader and preferred methods. Further, this chapter offers guidelines for starting and running the adventure. Chapter 2 explores
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
legends and opportunity: the province of Nightlund, whose nearby port of Kalaman welcomes traders from long-forgotten lands. Vogler’s people know little of the evil afoot in the world. On the day the
characters arrive, the people of Vogler are concerned with two things: kicking off the annual Kingfisher Festival and putting a local hero to rest. Before running this chapter, make sure each character has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
evil acts. At Krokulmar’s command, Markos is using a book called The Celestial Codex to bring part of Krokulmar into the world. The book’s rightful owner hired adventurers to retrieve The Celestial
. Body horror is a recurring theme in this adventure; before running it, discuss with your players their level of comfort with these elements. A friendly spirit appears as a disembodied head, warning
heroes about the dangers that await them in Delphi Mansion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
continue to ignore the crime running rampant in our lower wards? Or, as too often seems to happen these days, will some disreputable inquisitives, working for a private agency, accomplish more than the
characters, if you want to begin the adventure with the action of the fire. Alternatively, you can start with the halfling innkeeper, Irida d’Ghallanda (Small, Lawful Evil Spy) hiring the characters to investigate the situation.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
on the characters and adventures found in these haunted lands. Chapter 4 offers tools for Dungeon Masters running frightening adventures, from rules for creating curses and running out-of-body
on the villagers’ lips. You’re more than merely a well- remembered citizen, Doctor. The folk here talk of disappearances and hungry shadows and the evil of an abandoned estate : Richten House.
This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Running the Adventures later in this introduction).
One-Shot Adventure Maybe you’re normally a player in an ongoing campaign, but you want to try your hand at being the Dungeon Master. Maybe you’re
your players’ characters know what they have to do to foil the evil boss’s plans, but they’re not quite high enough level to accomplish their goal. Or they’ve just hit a significant milestone in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Running the Encounter Use the following guidance for running and resolving the encounter between the characters’ hammerhead and the githyanki ship. The Battle Begins Using the side initiative variant
. While the hammerhead ship is faster than the githyanki ship, the characters will still be in range of its weapons if they choose to flee. Evil Shadows Two shadows—former crew members of the flying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
evil
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 11 (2d6 + 4)
Speed 25 ft., climb 25 ft.
STR
7 (–2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
10 (+0
effect on itself on a success.
Standing Leap. The grung’s long jump is up to 25 feet and its high jump is up to 15 feet, with or without a running start.
Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Undead, Lawful Evil
AC 16 Initiative +14 (24)
HP 187 (22d8 + 88)
Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft., Fly 40 ft. (hover)
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 20 +5 +10
Dex 18 +4 +9
Con 18
it is in running water or sunlight. If it can’t teleport, it is destroyed. Once inside its resting place, it has the Paralyzed condition for 1 hour, after which it regains 1 Hit Point.
Vampire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Pharblex Spattergoo Pharblex Spattergoo
Medium humanoid (bullywug), chaotic evil
Armor Class 15 (studded leather armor, shield)
Hit Points 59 (7d8 + 28)
Speed 20 ft., swim 40 ft
, entangle, healing word, thunderwave
2nd level (3 slots): barkskin, beast sense, spike growth
3rd level (3 slots): plant growth, water walk
Standing Leap. As part of his movement and without a running
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Pharblex Spattergoo Pharblex Spattergoo
Medium humanoid (bullywug), chaotic evil
Armor Class 15 (studded leather armor, shield)
Hit Points 59 (7d8 + 28)
Speed 20 ft., swim 40 ft
, entangle, healing word, thunderwave
2nd level (3 slots): barkskin, beast sense, spike growth
3rd level (3 slots): plant growth, water walk
Standing Leap. As part of his movement and without a running
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Vampires Vampire Familiar Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral Evil
AC 15 Initiative +5 (15)
HP 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft., Climb 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 17 +3 +3
Dex
condition, the target has the Paralyzed condition.
Bonus Actions
Deathless Agility. The familiar takes the Dash or Disengage action.
Vampire Spawn Medium or Small Undead, Neutral Evil
AC 16
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
aftermath. Or let them be unexpectedly arrested after being mistaken for the evil forces that burned the town down, and given the dangerous quest out of animosity. Humor plays a big part in 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->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
horrifying picture of the monster in the players’ imaginations. In addition to the techniques described in the “Running Horror Games” section of chapter 4, consider these concepts as you describe a monster
feelings. Your gut twists in revulsion. The acrid air stings your nostrils. You’re suddenly aware of how small and hollow your dreams are in a world that can spawn beings of pure evil.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. Hostel Staff Several commoners run a hostel on a smaller island bordering the tower. Piyarz told them Shalfey was dead and instructed them to keep the hostel up and running. Sage Pupils and Tower
Hands Cipolla, Porro, and Lurg were Shalfey’s pupils until they joined Piyarz’s attempt to seize power. Evil and opportunistic, the four sages staged a coup with the help of tower hands they recruited
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk
Preparation Before running the adventure, prepare as follows: Step 1. Read the Adventure Background section. Step 2. Review DM Aid: The Chained God is Stirring.” Step 3. Review any rules from the
child Commoner (Small) Vesta Gundigoot Tiefling child Commoner (Small) Zerah Tiefling child Commoner (Small) Zert Human mercenary, suspect Warrior Veteran (Medium) Content Warning
Sacrifice and evil cults.