far the rush

Yeenoghu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

damage and is restrained by being impaled on the spike. A creature can use an action to remove itself (or a creature it can reach) from the spike, ending the restrained condition. Pack Rush. Each gnoll

following effects: Savage Predators. Predatory beasts within 6 miles of the lair become unusually savage, killing far more than what they need for food. Carcasses of prey are left to rot in an unnatural

Sergei and Ireena

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

of Barovia is visible far below. There is peacefulness here. Rest has come to the valley for the first time anyone can remember. A light flashes behind you. Wheeling around, you see a stately man—a

forth his hand. Ireena Kolyana’s questioning eyes suddenly open with recognition and knowledge. Forgotten memories rush back to her. “Sergei!” she cries, springing to him with the grace of a doe

Running Glitch Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

after an encounter ends. If all characters die during an encounter, it’s up to you how to proceed. Incarnations of all the characters might reappear far from where they were defeated—perhaps in the last

or adventure milestones. Characters shouldn’t be able to manifest new incarnations customized to overcome specific challenges. DON’T RUSH ETERNITY The multiverse might be falling apart, but there’s

Meeting the Mayor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

not too far from the front gates of the Little Lockford. If the characters say they’ve come to help, the mayor eagerly gives them an overview of the situation: “I can’t tell you how pleased we are that

claim the items for themselves. If asked why the items were left behind, Mayor Broadfoot admits she forgot about them in her rush to evacuate Little Lockford. The items are as follows: Four potions of healing A packet of dust of disappearance Two flasks of alchemist’s fire Map 5.1: Players’ Map

Princes and Scorpions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

massive, glowing scorpions rush from a shadowed alley. Prince Kirina draws a sword and races forward, while Prince Simbon hesitates before following. The crowd flees, leaving only the characters and

. A character familiar with conjuration magic recognizes that summoning giant scorpions in such numbers far exceeds the power of the conjure animals spell or other common magic. In the aftermath of the

Gracklstugh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

characters spend much time in Gracklstugh, they become caught up in a rush of destructive events. A secret alliance of factions within the Council of Savants and the Keepers of the Flame, driven by

demonic madness, comes to the conclusion that Gracklstugh’s salvation lies in eliminating Themberchaud before he becomes a bigger threat. In the process, both factions plan to acquire a new and far more

Investigating the Monastery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

monsters and kidnap travelers and isolated miners to work as slaves in their mines, but they’re careful to eliminate witnesses. So far no one suspects that “those reclusive monks” are behind the troubles. In

decide if and when such foes join an ongoing battle. This might lead to deadly combat encounters for the characters, since new opponents can rush in to join a fight that is still in progress, or arrive while the characters try to rest after a tough battle.

10. Caves of the River Coven

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

be heard as far away as area 10c. If the hags survive, they gather reinforcements from areas 10a and 10b and rush to defend their precious treasure. Treasure. The crow’s nest contains 2,000 cp inside a

Having eluded the drow so far, ten grimlocks huddle in the back of this 10-foot-high cavern. They feed on fish from the River Sargauth and fight only in self-defense. 10c. Sea Hag Coven This 30-foot

Smoke on the Horizon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

livestock scrambles about a fenced corral on the far side of the barn. Selwyn Anderil, a male half-elf, and his human wife, Maygan, have lived on this farm for eight years. Maygan is expecting the

. If the characters move cautiously despite the rush to catch up, then they can gain surprise. Otherwise, the orcs spot them as they approach. In any case, read the following aloud: Four brutish orcs

Sanctum Showdown

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

creator and Ruxithid can command the Construct to cast it. If this fight seems too easy for the party, add two goblin psi brawlers (see appendix A), who rush from Zorzula’s Rest to join the combat in

three circled pieces corresponding to the three pieces left to find. Ruxithid’s overlords described the obelisk to him and used powers drawn from the Far Realm to roughly locate the obelisk’s scattered

Gnoll Tactics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

numerous they rush forward in waves. The creatures will crawl over their own dead to climb a castle’s walls and kill all within it. A commonly held belief is that a fortress besieged by gnolls needs

ten arrows for each one to keep the creatures from scaling the walls. Spread Far and Wide Gnolls never set up permanent camps, though they might linger for a few days at the site of a particularly great

Village

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

by far the largest structure in the community. The ground level contains a pool of water in the center, directly beneath an opening in the roof of the same size. The marshy ground around the pool

their view, whereupon they all rush to attack. The prisoners, even if they’re left unattended, won’t leave their cells willingly while combat is going on. If the characters dispose of the guards and

Hag's Hovel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

what it must to foil any attempts to keep it from escaping. The door of the last cage, in the far southeast corner of the building, has no window. The characters need to open the door to see what’s

inside: Curled up on the floor is a dryad. Her arms and legs are bound, and she appears to be unconscious. This unconscious dryad is Hanah. If Trekaila and Argentia are present, they try to rush to

Special Events in Nightstone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

perished, and the surviving orcs were forced to flee. Gurrash and several orcs escape out of the forest, make their way south, and stumble upon Nightstone. Knowing that the elves aren’t far behind

other than their weapons and armor. If the drawbridge is lowered, they rush toward it and try to storm the village, killing other creatures in their path. If the drawbridge is raised, the orcs swim

Seagrow Caves Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

purple crystals juts from the stone. On the far wall, a glowing orange crystal wedged into a fissure in the cave wall seems to be the source of the light. Streaks of soot trace a path along the cave

this cave, but they rush to attack any creature that enters it. This cave is the source of the blight spreading through the myconid colony. As the characters explore the cave, they can easily

Mausoleum of Chronepsis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

castle is a mighty, pearl-colored dragon with branch-like horns. Its brilliant eyes fix on you. In a warm, slow voice that sounds as though it were coming from far away, it says, “My old friend. How good

library. If the characters share this information with Reenee, she asks them to take her to the mausoleum when they can. She doesn’t rush the characters, so include the wyrmling in the adventure for as

Yeenoghu

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

, ending the restrained condition. Pack Rush. Each gnoll or hyena that Yeenoghu can see can use its reaction to move up to its speed. Regional Effects The region containing Yeenoghu’s lair is warped by his

magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Savage Predators. Predatory beasts within 6 miles of the lair become unusually savage, killing far more than what they need for food. Carcasses of

Xvarts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, before Graz’zt unleashed his vengeance. The demon prince had no need to regain the Infinity Spindle, since he already possessed power greater than what it could grant. Instead, he dispatched agents far

Raxivort’s location instead point to the nearest xvart. Although the initial rush of enemies against him has subsided, Raxivort knows that the planar powers are patient. He remains in hiding, a wretch of a

Mine Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. An underground river flows through the far side of this cavern, which is supported by a natural stone pillar near the water’s edge. Between you and the river are two halfling-sized gray rodents with

long tails and beady eyes. They rush to attack as soon as you notice them. The two giant rats are aggressive, giving chase if the characters run away. Underground River. Thermal vents keep this

Goldwarren Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

rush to attack. Track Turntable. The mine track turntable can be controlled from a panel at its center, but it was damaged during the cave-in. A character who uses an action to operate the simple

: Abandoned Excavation This small area shows signs that excavations were started here before being abandoned. At the far end of the chamber, a glowing gray stone protrudes from the rough ground. This

Gods of the Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

battlefield. The followers of all three gods are a tribe’s raiders and ravagers — often the only part of an orc tribe that its victims ever see. Deep within the den of a tribe, far away from the war-hearth

than a force capable of great destruction. Far from the den’s war hearth, within the protective depths of the caves, the followers of Luthic tend the orc brood, raising them to be strong and cruel like

Communication

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

a more direct meaning beyond simply “weal” or “woe.” You can use omens to nudge the characters to an adventure location, to lead them to an oracle who lives far from the polis, or to hint at the true

identity of a villain. Nylea might cause a flock of birds to suddenly rush eastward, inviting her champion to follow in that direction, or an animal might snarl whenever the villain’s name is spoken

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, and so forth. 11. Throne Room Two sets of three pillars flank a central area where two lizardfolk hatchlings are playing. At the far end of the room, a wooden throne stands on a low, stone dais

engage the lizardfolk in dialogue so that hostilities might be avoided. 12. Temple Sweet perfume hangs in the air of this place of worship. At the far end, a lizardfolk crouches before a stone altar

Blood Pens

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

carved in the white marble walls of the chamber, slight gusts whistling from each of their open mouths. Down the center of the chamber, toward the doors at the far end, a series of black stone platforms

lead to the Temple of Chaos and to the Abyssal Gate. 17. Crawling Hall Two enormous pillars on the far side of this chamber emit brilliant white light that holds the attention of dozens of giant vermin

The Glitterhame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

toward an underground river far below. The Glitterhame is now home to a band of troglodytes, dangerous reptilian creatures that haunt underground places. The troglodytes and Great Ulfe’s tribe

through the cold, swift stream, you emerge in a huge cavern. The ceiling must be thirty feet overhead, and the far end of the cave is lost in darkness. A foul stench assaults your nostrils immediately

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

on hips, point with an open hand, and so on. For centuries, the predominant theory was that Balduran still lived somewhere far to the west, and the statue tracked his movements. Yet a generation ago, a

knight of Oghma vowed to follow the line of the statue’s gaze as far as necessary to learn the truth. His journey was shorter than expected. In a wood just a few miles west of the city, he came upon

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

degrees, and it may peer through a spyglass, stand with hands on hips, point with an open hand, and so on. For centuries, the predominant theory was that Balduran still lived somewhere far to the west

, and the statue tracked his movements. Yet a generation ago, a knight of Oghma vowed to follow the line of the statue’s gaze as far as necessary to learn the truth. His journey was shorter than expected

Fortress Level 3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

area. At the far end of that open area, perhaps fifty feet away, stands a closed coffer with canvas sacks propped against it. The threshold of the chamber at the south end of the passage is trapped

, unless they are invisible or otherwise cloaked from view. If the sahuagin spot intruders, the crowd erupts into chaos. The five champions rush forward to attack, while 1d6 + 4 sahuagin swim down to

Halfling Gods and Myths

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Stickwhackers. Halflings rush an intruder in waves, swatting the enemy with sticks on all sides. Fiddle and Crack. A halfling fiddler lures the monster into a trap, usually a net or a pit, followed by

steel, Cyrrollalee created an atmosphere of fun, bringing cheer to the frightened people as they worked. When the day was done, she set off with a cart full of pies and laid them in a tasty trail far

Expanded Ziggurat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

unfinished tier occupied by Zargon and its loathsome servitors lies deep below the ziggurat. This tier is far more dangerous than those above it. A confrontation with Zargon could prove challenging for

their cult’s attire. If a cultist is slain, their companions rush to cast themselves into the vats, where they quickly dissolve and potentially spawn oozes. The cultists praise Zargon with their last

The Mountain Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

. Two orcs stand guard along the northern edge of the ledge, though they aren’t paying as much attention to their duties as they should. The characters (or their advance scout) can spot them from as far

narrow ledge overlooks a deep, dark crevasse that cuts the room in two. A dangerous-looking rope bridge, frayed and thin, spans the gap. Water gurgles and rushes somewhere far below. Two copper braziers

Halls of the Upper Priesthood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. Grenade Palms. The trees are grenade palms, bearing explosive fruits that look like pineapples. The palms evolved this way so they could scatter their seeds far and wide. A character who examines the trees

, looking to retrieve his staff and star-gem. Encounter with a Mummy. Five days ago, Uma and her companions cornered a mummy garbed in tattered high priest’s robes near a waterfall not far from here (see

Fortress Level 1

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

ringing the gong, no other defender takes its place. A sahuagin can use its action to ring the gong. If the gong is rung three times, the sahuagin in areas 2 and 12 recognize the alert signal and rush to

to explore underwater but never got that far. As soon as they gained entry (at area 1), they were immediately attacked by large numbers of sahuagin. All his comrades were killed in the battle that

Zorzula's Rest Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

that Ruxithid’s stays in this room have become increasing infrequent. Whenever Ruxithid comes, the goblin always seems distracted, poring over scraps of paper and then leaving in a manic rush. Hjoldak

they are unable to elaborate further. (Unbeknownst to them, this compulsion to destroy the shrine stems from Ruxithid’s connection to Ilvaash, a Far Realm godlet who despises Ilsensine.) Evil Energy

Locations M - P

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

other places in the North, Mirabar pays well and cares for the workers. Mirabar Mirabar is the richest city of the North by far. It sits atop a knoll on the north side of the Mirar River like an

Mount Hotenow (see the “Neverwinter Wood” section) erupted about fifty years ago. Now, the City of Skilled Hands works furiously to rebuild itself. Neverwinter’s reconstruction is far from complete

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