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travelers prize accurate charts illustrating the movements of these flocks, since trailing a day behind them all but guarantees that the dire corbies will have cleared out many monsters and other threats
monsters fall upon them.
Strange Escort. Certain Underdark explorers—judged inventive by some and lunatics by others—have learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
. Allied forces have recently recovered it, but the fortress is in the path of a horde of monsters sent by the sinister lich Lady Illmarrow. Greyhawk. The recently reclaimed fortress stands in the northern
Halvachar is a Knight of the Crown. Lord Soth’s forces are marching from Dargaard Keep. Eberron. Dwarves built the fortress in the Mror Holds long ago but abandoned it when a local mine was depleted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
attract the attention of one or more wandering monsters determined by rolling another d6 and consulting the Wandering Monsters table. See “Security Forces” above for more information about how many
Wandering Monsters Each time one or more visible characters exit a building or enter a new district, roll a d6. On a roll of 1 or 2 (or just 1 if the characters are trying to be stealthy), they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, or an ordinary squad of infantry. Perhaps you protect a nation’s people from monsters, or even continue to fight the Last War in the shadows. There is plenty of work for military forces at the edges
Military Force Your group serves as a team of soldiers in a larger military force, one dedicated to combat missions or other dangerous tasks. You could be a team of mercenaries, a special forces unit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Monsters and Motivations See chapter 3, “Creating Adventures” for guidance on creating encounters with monsters. To foster variety and suspense, be sure to include encounters of varying difficulty
. A powerful creature encountered early in the dungeon sets an exciting tone and forces the adventurers to rely on their wits. For example, an ancient red dragon might slumber on the first level of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Iroas’s Villains Iroas, for all his love of justice and honor, is still a god of war. Anyone on the opposing side of Iroas’s forces can expect to face motivated, dedicated warriors. He is also quite
aid his performance at the cost of innocent lives.
4 The government of a polis fearful of impending war forces farmers to join a militia, precipitating a famine as crops are left untended.
5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
villain or monster, a villain with lackeys, an assortment of monsters, or an evil organization. But it need not involve the forces of evil; it could be a rivalry or disagreement between two families
treasure, what conflict awaits the characters when they enter the dungeon? That might be as simple as “hostile monsters want to eat the characters” or “two rival factions of monsters inhabit the dungeon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Location Overview The wizard Thalivar built a tower at the heart of Leilon as a laboratory to study the monsters of the cosmos. Using a device called a planar beacon, Thalivar lured his prey into the
the town, and the monsters lurking within the tower were released. A local adventuring party, the Swords of Leilon, died trying to stop them from spilling out into the town below. Since then, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
is ready to fulfill his plans, and the combined forces of the Sword Coast must strike now if the cult is to be stopped. Tiamat’s Return At the Well of Dragons, a battle unfolds that will decide the
fate of Faerûn. The factions of the Sword Coast fight alongside new and unexpected allies, facing off against the assembled might of the dragon cultists, flights of chromatic dragons, other monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
is ready to fulfill his plans, and the combined forces of the Sword Coast must strike now if the cult is to be stopped. Tiamat’s Return At the Well of Dragons, a battle unfolds that will decide the
fate of Faerûn. The factions of the Sword Coast fight alongside new and unexpected allies, facing off against the assembled might of the dragon cultists, flights of chromatic dragons, other monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
(druid) forces marriages between widows and widowers to increase the population.
6 A polis leader (soldier) begins doing sweeps of the surrounding countryside to round up non-citizens and put them to
work supporting the community.
Karametra’s Monsters Karametra’s followers usually protect innocents from monsters, but in certain circumstances, they might oppose characters. The Karametra’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
offers feats for groups that use them. Chapter 2 contains patrons who can become one of the driving forces behind your group’s adventures. Chapter 3 sparkles with new magical options, including
spells, magical spellbooks, artifacts, and magic-infused tattoos—available for both player characters and monsters to use. Chapter 4 holds various rules that a DM may incorporate into a campaign, including
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
of their forces, but their patrols scour the countryside for resistance to subdue and goods to plunder. We’ve heard rumors that these monsters are called “draconians.”
Even in death, these reptilian
effectively in its frozen lands. The Green and Black Dragon Armies focus on their occupied lands abroad. In Neraka, zealots and black-robed mages devise magical plans to empower Dragon Army forces. One such
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
has taken root in the Dessarin Valley and that evil forces are on the loose. By exploring, the characters find the first outposts of the four elemental cults — the so-called Haunted Keeps. In chapter 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
through the canyon walls, offering shelter to both fugitives and monsters, and the darkness within the caverns provides a suitable environment for the bloodthirsty deeds of the god’s most depraved
cling to the canyon’s sides. Reaching some of these natural platforms requires a dangerous climb over jagged rocks. The top of the canyon has a few scrubby plants, but is otherwise barren. Flying monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
a particular type. Lists of monsters organized by creature type appear in appendix B. The game includes the following creature types, which have no rules of their own: Aberrations are utterly alien
dragons and wyverns. Elementals are beings from the Elemental Planes, such as efreet and water elementals. Fey are creatures tied to the Feywild or the forces of nature, such as dryads, goblins, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Independent Adventurers Though a ranger might make a living as a hunter, a guide, or a tracker, a ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters that
press in from the wild. In some places, rangers gather in secretive orders or join forces with druidic circles. Many rangers, though, are independent almost to a fault, knowing that, when a dragon or a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
and lead to scarcity of food or other resources. Scared innocents, opportunistic scavengers, and leaderless military forces all seek to survive. The hopeless acts of others might even prove more
of a terrifying weapon? Is it war or endless throngs of monsters? Was the disaster somehow manufactured? Is there a cause behind it? Is there a place that was somehow spared from the disaster? What
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Independent Adventurers Though a ranger might make a living as a hunter, a guide, or a tracker, a ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters and
humanoid hordes that press in from the wild. In some places, rangers gather in secretive orders or join forces with druidic circles. Many rangers, though, are independent almost to a fault, knowing that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the floor.
Monsters. Lurking behind the cluster of stalagmites to the north are five domesticated death dogs, four hobgoblins, and the hobgoblin warlord Yargoth the Breaker.
When Yargoth gives
, aiming, and firing the flame cannons in that location. If the characters choose to parley with Yargoth, she suggests they combine forces and storm Zox’s fortress. Yargoth knows that the fortress doors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
dragonmarked houses, noble families, and other driving forces. Because Dreaming Dark agents can communicate and coordinate with one another in dreams, they never have to risk losing their cover to receive
successful mercenary company suddenly changes the kinds of contracts they’ll accept. 3 A local druid searches out monsters in the wilderness and drives them into murderous rampages. 4 A charismatic Cyran stirs up anger and discontent among the frightened refugees.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
d6 Missions 1 Strike Force. You are trained to make quick, strategic, devastating attacks against enemy assets. 2 Special Forces. You’re trained in covert operations, similar to the work of spies
but with more focus on combat. 3 Defensive Operations. Your focus is on protecting your allies from attackers, monsters, or deadlier enemies. 4 Reconnaissance. Your missions involve keeping track of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, where the human mages of old Phandalin enchanted dwarven weapons and gnome gadgets. However, the Spider’s exploration has been hindered by the dangerous monsters that lurk in Wave Echo Cave. The
. Scott Murphy When the Rockseeker brothers discovered the mine in Wave Echo Cave,
they had no idea such evil forces would want its riches for their own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
call the area home: young dragons, trolls, lizardfolk tribes, swamp beasts, and even more aberrant monsters. At best, the forces of civilization hope to keep the High Road safely passable to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Hills have become filled with marauders and monsters. While the Wegwiur battle Iuz’s forces in the Howling Hills, scouts and troops from Furyondy join forces with Highfolk’s defenders to drive out the
in the grassy fields south of the Velverdyva River. This clash of armies—arguably the greatest seen in Eastern Oerik—was called the Battle of Emridy Meadows. The forces of evil were smashed, and their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Monstrous Minions In the Land of the Mists, many monsters serve as minions or manifestations of more powerful villains. To reflect a minion’s relationship to its Darklord master or other sinister
forces, add one or more of these traits to a monster’s stat block. Alien Mind. If a creature tries to read the minion’s thoughts, that creature must succeed on a Intelligence saving throw with a DC equal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
adventuring life? Were you lured to settled lands by the promise of riches? Did you join forces with soldiers of those lands to face a shared threat? Did monsters or an invading horde drive you out of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
elemental monsters to wreak havoc on the world. About the Original
First published in 1984, the 128-page module The Temple of Elemental Evil spanned multiple chapters. Written by Gary Gygax and Frank
Mentzer, the module included descriptions of the village of Hommlet, the notorious shantytown of Nulb, and the sprawling temple, in which the forces of evil have long congregated. The Temple of Elemental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
wizard filled the tower’s library with his research and built an impressive menagerie of monsters. One summer, Thalivar stopped visiting the town for supplies. The locals who entered his tower to
Toril, the magic of the tower’s planar beacon was redirected outward into the town, freezing the inhabitants where they stood and bringing ruin to the settlement. Forces from Neverwinter tore down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
evils, age-old plots, cursed bloodlines, legendary monsters, and immortal villains. Evildoers from countless worlds regard Ravenloft as their prison—infamous figures such as the lich-king Azalin Rex
eternal torment as victims of malign forces known as the Dark Powers. Ravenloft is a fundamentally magical realm, one that takes its name from its most infamous haunted location, the dreaded Castle
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
interesting. And never forget that you can change up any aspects of the adventure to make them a better fit for your campaign. Swap monsters around to keep the players guessing, or make use of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
forces. You can apply one or more regional effects to an observatory to make the place feel otherworldly, or you can invent a new regional effect of your own. These regional effects don’t affect the
challenge rating of monsters encountered around the observatory: Alien Hot Spot. The observatory is an alluring destination for alien stargazers. Extraterrestrial Aberrations are much more likely to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
monsters such as aboleths and mind flayers or forces such as Cthulhu, Hadar, Ityak-Ortheel the Elf Eater, Nyarlathotep, malicious solar bodies, or entities from the Far Realm. Aberrant Cultist Medium
supernatural beings. Cult members often have abilities tied to the forces they worship. Aberrant Cultist Aberrant cultists pursue mind-bending powers from alien forces. Aberrant cultists align with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
fall back to take a long rest before dealing with the leaders of an attacked community allow the creatures time to make preparations. Alerted monsters reinforce cleared rooms with forces previously
. He orders the goblins to distribute the midsummer fruit each year, and the goblins obey him out of fear.
Monsters on Alert. The kobolds and the goblins respond similarly if attacked. Intruders who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Describing Horror The horrors populating your adventures can take endless forms, whether they be foes, impending events, or magical forces. Rather than just naming what the terrible thing is, inspire
your players’ imaginations by describing a horror indirectly in stages. Chapter 5 features advice or making familiar monsters more frightful. Also consider the following elements when describing