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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
and read its introduction. If this is your first time playing D&D, the Wilderness section is a good place to start, followed by the Keep on the Borderlands. Each section contains a tutorial location
with sidebars that help you run the adventure. Now you’re ready to play D&D! Play On D&D Beyond
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
Introducing the Adventure When the players have selected and reviewed their characters, you’re ready to begin the adventure. You have been hired by the castellan of the Keep on the Borderlands to
was damaged on its way to the keep and needs repair, but it was stolen overnight by thieves.
On the promise of a reward of 20 gold pieces for each of you, you’ve followed the trail of the thieves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
few escape plans ready, and has nutrient caches hidden along exit tunnels in case Basidia decides it is better to abandon the grove and return to a nomadic lifestyle. Characters can climb the eastern
adventurers’ best hope of finding a way back to the surface. Rasharoo knows many promising paths, but since myconids have no interest in the sunlit world, it has never followed them all the way there
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
you’re ready to begin the adventure, replacing Great Reader A’lai Aivenmore with another scholar of the characters’ acquaintance if you so choose: A’lai Aivenmore’s mood is dark as they pace before you
: “Those Who Have Been Bestowed.” At the bottom of the page is Mayastan Sadaar’s name—followed by the names of each of you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Encounters tables (see chapter 3) appear, but the creatures are made of sand. Searching for the Key A lost group of hill giants spotted the Singing Sands and followed them into the desert. The giants know
they can sing to make the sand do what they want, but none of them can carry a tune, so they’re frustrated and ready to smash intruders to pieces. Wanderer’s Hope A cloud giant in an airship seeks the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the alley followed by eight kobolds disguised as children wearing troll masks. A bugbear named Morga and an intellect devourer hide in a doorway halfway down the alley and can be spotted with a
becomes attuned to the Stone of Golorr, it reveals the location of the Vault of Dragons, below a theater in the Castle Ward called the Pink Flumph, and the three keys that are needed to enter it. When the characters are ready to visit the location, proceed with encounter 6, “Theater.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
city. He has seen that same glowing ripple recently along local tributaries of the Iravati River. The first time he saw it was twelve days ago, the first day of the Shankha Trials. He followed the
the characters but little else. It moves at a rate of 1½ miles per hour. The majhi is ready to head off whenever the characters please.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
steal the bowl are in that cavern. Preparing for a Fight
In this scene, the characters encounter two nonplayer characters (NPCs) who could engage the characters in combat.You should be ready in case
human woman), are in the cavern ahead. The pair sold the bowl to the goblins, then stealthily followed them back to this lair. They hope to steal the bowl back and return it to the keep for a reward so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, following the more experienced bard until you were ready to strike out on your own? Or did you attend a college where you studied bardic lore and practiced your musical magic? Perhaps you were a
ability score, followed by Dexterity. Second, choose the entertainer background. Third, choose the dancing lights and vicious mockery cantrips, along with the following 1st-level spells: charm person
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
wings followed by the cracking of ice under the weight of something immense. A loud snort accompanies the sound of claws scraping against ice-glazed timbers.
The voice of what could only be a truly
immense dragon fills the bowels of the ship. “I smell warm flesh and hear the panic of beating hearts. Ready your spells, Meltharond! We have uninvited guests.”
If one or more characters are topside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
over, you will need more than a descriptive overview to bring a long and harrowing journey to life; you’ll need to know the party’s marching order and have encounters at the ready. Let your players
ones responsible for navigating. Characters in the back rank are usually responsible for making sure that the party isn’t being followed. Encourage characters in the middle ranks to do something other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
of Vogler’s best fishers, Mayor Raven, is in their group, along with a dozen other locals. Read the following description when the characters have their fishing gear prepared and are ready to start
their line instead. Contest Winner. The winner is determined by totaling the length of all fish each participant caught. Mayor Raven’s catch totals 7 feet, followed by a villager whose catch totals 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
fight to the death except for Bayleaf. He fights hard, but as the lone nonbeliever he is not ready to die for his employer. Ogmund, the acolyte, and the cultist call for help and attempt to delay the
to stand down. Ozymandius is the first named NPC to arrive, followed by the veterans from areas 5, area 7, and area 8, and the acolyte from area 6. If the characters appear to offer a way of getting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Curst Escape When the characters return to Valder’s shack, Fellik is ready to go. Valder gives his son a pouch containing 5 ep, and the pair share a brief hug. Fellik then leads the characters toward
Lot are indifferent to the characters, but not to Fellik. They share the following details: They followed Fellik to Curst, hoping to track down Valder. They intend to capture Fellik and force him to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
role. Under certain circumstances, however, the cult could act as a short-term patron or an ally for an adventuring party. This section offers suggestions for adventures involving the cult, followed by
manner of misfortunes and societal ills. Even people with no ties to the Heralds of the Comet begin shunning the characters. The hierophant’s rhetoric escalates until the local populace is ready to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, eventually subjugating a black pudding he calls “Princess Ebonmire” and a gray ooze he calls “Prince Livid.” When the demon lords arrived in the Underdark, he followed the oozes drawn by Juiblex’s
channeling a terrible power, the Pudding King sits upon his throne with his “children” at his side, summoning ever more loyal subjects with each passing day. When he is ready, he will send them forth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
day earlier to make sure it held nothing dangerous. From the bottom of the sinkhole, they followed an underground passage north. They haven’t been seen or heard from since. Sergeant Teeshe is a tall
lamps actually work. Stolen coins, valuables, and other black-market goods are stored in a secret room in the back until they are ready to be sold. Guild members use the shop’s other back rooms to hide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
sloughing off her, she dismisses that effect as “allergies.” The rest of the crew don’t know what to do, since Jelayne has kept her intellect, knowledge, and personality. They have always followed her and
,” he whispers. “Their staff are ready. Their balance sheets are totaled, and that total is grim. They mean to bring the end of all things! You must seek the magic! Only you can stop them! Only you! You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, or even take down an ogre. When the time comes to put those tactics to use in earnest, everyone will be ready. Cooperation is a fundamental principle in how halflings fend off their enemies. Every
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
who makes a successful DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check. This check is made with advantage if the characters followed the tracks that lead to the door. Bottle Racks. The smugglers emptied the
through the secret door as soon as the characters appear. Otherwise, if the smugglers have been alerted to the party’s presence, two bandits and a scout are here and ready to fight. Without a smuggler
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
, Heldalf proves chatty. He shares the following information in conversation:
Giants’ Arrival. A group of frost giants followed their leader, Ralvald, to the dragon’s lair to recover the body of
that she had some means to buy her way into the dragon’s good graces. The other giants split their loyalties: half of them followed the treacherous Aerstigga, while the other half remained true to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
about the “Trouble in Red Larch” storyline (for 1st-level characters) or the “Rumors of Evil” storyline (for characters ready to investigate the cult of Elemental Evil). Just ignore the leads and clues
other patrons they think might talk about a particular subject. A gift of a drink loosens most tongues. The Helm gets rowdy from time to time, but the staff is ready for ordinary drunken fisticuffs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
). It will not be ready for occupation until this level has been flooded. The miner’s pick is one of the construction workers’ tools. The open coffer is empty. 4. Champion’s Quarters Dark green tiles
followed. He was taken prisoner. Since then, he has worked as a slave, laboring on the building efforts. He and his companions had several magic items to aid them with underwater exploration, but these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
convert a great deal of wealth into portable form, ready for secure retrieval. Unfortunately for her — and unknown to Omin Dran — Oppal was recently arrested for murder in a case of mistaken identity. She’s
’ resourcefulness and your imagination combine to create a memorable story of legendary triumph or narrow failure, followed by even narrower escapes. Ideas and plans for getting to and rescuing Oppal can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
, Yemi figures her old enemies are long gone, and she’s ready to return to the world. Jabari Weathers N13: Worm Cave A pillar of rock braces the roof of this dry cave, and the ground rumbles under your
thinking it might lead him to treasure, he followed it. The dragon led Gleem to this cave complex, but some of the boulders here “woke up” and tried to scare him away. When he wouldn’t leave, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Lair Locations The following locations are identified on map 3.1. Map 3.1: Lizardfolk Lair View Player Version 1. North Entrance Tracks leading through the marsh to the door can be followed with a
description below as needed. This room is bare except for two wooden benches, set opposite each other against the longer walls. A handful of lizardfolk stand at attention, ready to move into action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
they are being followed, even when they are not. The elder brain can overhear any telepathic conversation happening within 5 miles of it. The creature that initiated the telepathic conversation makes
a psionically enhanced staff made of black metal. When the ulitharid is ready to give up its life, it attaches the staff to the back of its head, and the staff cracks open its skull and peels it apart
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Freth. The mind flayer is getting ready to implant an intellect devourer in Zaibon’s skull, then use him to undermine the drow plot and foment war between the drow houses. (Were Zaibon less useful, the
member say, “We caught ourselves a Watch captain! Ahmaergo says the boss is happier than a pink flumph, whatever that is. Today, free ale! Tomorrow, gold and glory!” This proclamation is followed by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
ready for trouble and investigate any wailing from the shriekers. S16: Northern Vegepygmy Colony (Blue) A colony of vegepygmies occupies this section of the ship, which consists of several rooms that
outlined in this adventure’s background, though it omits any incriminating details—such as its role in releasing the deadly mold or the robot mutiny that followed. If asked about evidence of past struggles