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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Adventure Summary The characters begin their adventure by activating the portal to Wisteria Vale, after which they can explore the village and talk to the inhabitants. The locals reveal that Quill
lives in a manor on the edge of the village, but he hasn’t left it recently because he has a very important guest: a beholder that suddenly appeared in Wisteria Vale. To allay the villagers’ justifiable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
has been cracked open like an egg, with a fissure extending down one side of the building. Wooden scaffolds have been recently erected along this flank and work is clearly apace to rebuild the
players call out for the wizard, or “House of Thalivar Locations” if they choose to explore.
Map 6: Ruined Tower (Leilon) View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
E: Ogre Lair An ogre mercenary named Oggdug recently formed an alliance with a red dragon wyrmling who aims to rule the Caves of Chaos. The dragon, Cindertooth, serves Oggdug as an attack dog and
Wyrmling to make the scenario easier and shorter. Cindertooth might be away when the characters first explore this cave.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
for a season or a few months at a time by bandits, and a few overgrown ruins of the ancient elven kingdom of Rilithar. Recently, a roving band of Elk tribe barbarians (see “The Uthgardt Tribes” below
) have come to Westwood. They forcibly evicted bandits from the innermost woodcutters’ camps, then camped there themselves to explore and hunt in Westwood. Reason to Visit. The Elk tribe and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Holding recently stolen by an evil dragon. The bag begs for rescue. Far Realm Connection. Unknown to the adventurers, the sender of the distress signal is actually a Bag of Devouring. It’s the feeding
explore Starglass Waypoint, the characters might find themselves confronted by a stern githyanki knight, distraught modrons, and a dragon who is fed up with the way treasure keeps disappearing from his magic bag.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
following summary of what he knows: Pirates recently ransacked Abbey Isle, an island just off the coast populated by evil clerics and their followers. Much to the guild’s delight, the battle between the
, remains a danger due to undead guarding the only safe approach: a beach called the Skull Dunes. The mariners’ guild is willing to pay 2,000 gp to the characters if they can land, explore the island
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
ages, it seemed, and would have collapsed under the weight of neglect were it not for the magic wards placed on it long ago. Recently, the tower was taken over by the legendary vampire hunter Rudolph
van Richten, who used it as a base from which to explore Barovia. He has since relocated to the nearby town of Vallaki, where he hides in plain sight. Following in the vampire hunter’s footsteps is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
screams inside the house, followed by terrible howls coming from the basement. Recently, a group of robed adults (priests of Osybus) arrived and entered the house without a word. If calmed with a
the party explore the house separately. This way, you can focus on the characters without having to run Sarusanda alongside them. The characters will have several opportunities to run into Sarusanda
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
disposition. Monastery. The Najkir Monastery has long served as a retreat for monks and visitors seeking enlightenment. Visitors may freely explore the monastery but are urged not to enter the flooded caves
woman named Veen. Ronnom is the son of Ishyllia Daamos, a knight who was a frequent guest at the monastery before her death. Recently it has come to light that Ronnom is a wanted man whose crimes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. The outer door is locked when the characters arrive in search of the Stone of Golorr. A successful DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals that it has been opened recently, as evidenced by
main villains. The characters might want to explore the lairs for a variety of reasons, including the following:
Disrupting the villain’s operation Gaining an audience with the villain (perhaps to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
island’s shore. Fortunately, wrecks are rare—or they were, until recently. Not long ago, a harpy settled into the wreck of Compass Rose. With its magically entrancing voice, the harpy has been luring
. OTHER SHIPWRECKS
This chapter assumes the characters heed Runara’s advice and search Compass Rose for clues to the recent shipwrecks. If the characters decide to explore other recent wrecks, you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
one end of the village, near the shattered main gate, stand the ruins of a keep. The village isn’t empty, however. Two dozen minotaur archaeologists (their stat block appears in this chapter) recently
explore. None of the archaeologists suspect Brusipha or her followers. The minotaur archaeologists aren’t violent and have no weapons, but they’re equipped with the tools necessary to dig to the temple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Nimbral. Graduates from the academy join the Spelljammer Fleet, a magical navy sworn to protect Toril and explore worlds far beyond.
The academy is carved into a two-thousand-foot-high column of rock
tasks can be completed in any order. Spelljammer Academy
While adventurers of all stripes explore Faerûn and deal with the perils of ancient ruins, malevolent cults, and long-forgotten tombs, those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Mortal elves cannot know if it is the soul of someone recently dead or someone who died millennia ago. They cannot even be certain it is an elf of the same world. The only assurance they have is that it
from the fantastic past adventures of the elf’s immortal soul. Parents of young elves and priests of Erevan Ilesere encourage the youths to explore these memories and talk about them with one another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Stranger Things
what order they explore the caves. When they reach a numbered area, see that area’s description on the map below. If the skill check fails, they still arrive at the caves, but unluckily do so at the
Wisdom (Survival) check reveals that the cave’s mouth has recently been visited by about 25 troglodytes, the thessalhydra, and an owlbear. Area 2: Empty Cave. Nothing of interest here. The floor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
annotations, sloppily written in Common, deal with locating sites of large battles and how best to explore those locations. Treasure. Characters who spend at least 10 minutes searching this area find a
is unlit and once held Murgaxor’s most prized arcane texts, most of which went with him to the Ruins of Caerdoon when he recently relocated there. The remaining texts—of which there are twelve stacked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
immediately. ADVENTURE LOCATIONS
This adventure encourages characters to explore locations marked on the DM’s map of the Sword Coast. When the characters embark on a journey to a location, use the
quest, see “Icingdeath and Twinkle.” Thalivar’s Beacon Quest “Leilon’s wizard, Gallio Elibro, has recently rebuilt the planar beacon atop his tower and is using it to trap and study creatures from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Welcome to the Far North North of the Spine of the World and west of the towering Reghed Glacier is a frigid expanse few dare to explore, let alone inhabit. This icy land of windswept tundra recently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
teleportation. The part of the Old City the group is meant to explore has only recently been discovered beneath the Hall of Merit. This first foray will pave the way for further investigation into the Yun
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. Rumors Spending a little time in the common room and chatting up the townspeople can provide the characters with several good leads to explore in and around town. NPCs present in the Stonehill Inn
with the marauders, too!” (See the “Townmaster’s Hall” section for more information.) Narth, a human farmer: “Sister Garaele, who oversees the Shrine of Luck, recently left town for a few days, then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
repository of learning and a place to study the Outer Planes. It was created by githzerai long ago. Modron. Zaythir was recently visited by a monodrone who called himself R04M. He had been using a mimir (see
characters, but she’s happy to let them research in the castle’s library. Unfortunately, the library contains no information on the characters’ circumstances. If it’s clear the characters plan to explore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
refusing to bring in a bounty he believed was innocent—a deed that led to other faction members’ deaths. Valder abandoned his family when he fled his home in Sigil and went into hiding. Recently, Valder’s
can say their goodbyes. Use this time to let the characters explore or run scenes from the Curst Encounters table.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Random Encounters As the characters explore the Whorlstone Tunnels, they can run into various creatures or hazards. Check for an encounter whenever the characters are moving along a stretch of tunnel
attacks if refused. If the adventurers feed the xorn and can communicate with it, the creature can tell them that it sensed a great planar upheaval recently, though it knows nothing about the demons or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
room and chatting up the townspeople can provide the characters with a number of good leads to explore in and around town. NPCs present in the Stonehill Inn and the rumors they pass on include: Narth
, an old farmer: “Sister Garaele, who oversees the Shrine of Luck, recently left town for a few days, then returned wounded and exhausted.” (See the “Shrine of Luck” section for more information.) Elsa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, providing refuge to any who came in peace. This outlook was recently sorely tested, and I’m uncertain if Helm’s Hold passed or failed the test. Even though the Watcher was destroyed just prior to the
has since been replaced by a recently constructed temple to Lady Firehair, called the Heartward Hall. Not far from Heartward lies the town hall, a former inn that has been turned into the council
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Quest: Official Errands Each official in the fortress spurs the characters to explore a different adventure setting. Dwern the Scribe The castellan’s scribe, a dwarf man named Dwern, sits at a tidy
map by exploring the surrounding lands, I’ll compensate you fairly.”
If the characters explore three or more wilderness regions (see the “Wilderness” section) and report their findings to Dwern, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
remains with the griffons while the characters explore the frost giant fortress, and the characters can count on her to stick around for the return trip. Characters can secure flying mounts of a
, Laeral offers to give the characters a damaged longship that was recently captured by privateers. What the adventurers choose to do with it is up to them. The ship has 150 hit points and is worth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Side Quests As the characters explore Port Nyanzaru, they might encounter NPCs who need their help. Given the urgency of their mission, characters might be reluctant to take on side quests. They are
chapter 2). Explore the Aldani Basin. Inete (LG female Chultan human acolyte of Savras) has had disturbing visions of red-robed wizards operating a secret base somewhere in the Aldani Basin. The head of her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
young ranger who has recently returned from a three-year journey to explore the North. He came back with a wife, the sorceress Ylienna of Silverymoon, and has begun to take on more of his father’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
his days—and those of the other expedition members—turning over rocks in the Northern Wastes. After being told to see the characters away, he shares that the elves recently spotted Dragon Army soldiers
with Dalamar, he’s pleased. They can explore the locations in any order they wish. Dalamar plans to convince Zhelsuel to let him meet the characters at Wakenreth. Once they’ve relayed their findings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Tamarack Stand Encounters Each time the characters explore this region, roll once on the Tamarack Stand Encounters table to determine what the characters encounter. Tamarack Stand Encounters 1d4
tones as they march through the forest. They haven’t noticed you yet.
Three Hobgoblin Warriors were recently separated from their squadron after a bitter defeat. The Hostile hobgoblins are ornery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
characters are working on locating the ritual site, they might use the explore territory franchise activity to interact with local customers and allies to strengthen the franchise. A group of
negotiations with the liches. Franchise Restructuring Having recently interacted with several powerful organizations — including Lottie’s lich alliance, the Six, and Dran Enterprises — the characters might be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
adventure, Dragon’s Rest serves as a home base for the characters. All the places they’ll explore on the island are within a few miles of the cloister, and they can return here whenever they wish to rest
adores puns. Rix recently witnessed a ship crashing on the rocks to the north (see “Cloister Quests” later in this chapter). Zark is rude and fond of colorful insults. His favorites are “Eat my sword
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
3. Central Basin This depression in the cavern floor is the main part of the myconid colony. The central circle mound was only recently created, and is now a kind of “town square” where all the
, inviting them to explore and enjoy the many delights of Neverlight Grove. He politely asks that they avoid the eastern plateau because the Circle of Masters is preparing “a wondrous and glorious surprise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
recently oiled. Once the door is opened, read the following text: In the southeast corner of this decayed bedroom lies a man; he is alive, though bound and gagged. He is clad only in undergarments and
abandoning their mission. He tries to achieve this by playing up the dangers of the place and causing accidents as they explore. The closer the characters get to discovering the truth about the smugglers