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Ghosts of Saltmarsh
favorite fishing lure or oiled leather wading boots, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp
FEATURE: HARVEST THE WATER
You gain advantage on ability checks made using
Oweland and her family are the informal leaders of the fishing industry in Saltmarsh. You can always count on the Owelands for minor aid and can gain access to Eda if the need is obvious and imminent.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Character Advancement The characters gain a level if they contribute to the dragon’s destruction. If they’re not 7th level by the end of this chapter, lure them to some of the locations in chapter 2 so that they can gain enough levels before continuing with the later chapters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Nora Ann Wu Neutral Good Human Second Year (Prismari)
Rarely without a smile on her face, Nora is a kind person who is generous with her time and attention. This has led her to gain employment
thoughtfully handles concerns ranging from students’ homesickness to matters that require her to act as an advocate for another student.
Nora is a passionate member of the Distinguished Society of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
come to an ordinary life is working as a sage or lecturer. Other Wizards sell their services as advisers, serve in military forces, or pursue lives of crime or domination. But the lure of knowledge
Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Wizard Traits table. Gain the Wizard’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Wizard Features table. As a Multiclass Character Gain the Hit Point
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
lives of crime or domination. But the lure of knowledge calls even the most unadventurous Wizards from the safety of their libraries and laboratories and into crumbling ruins and lost cities. Most Wizards
available in the present age. Becoming a Wizard... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Wizard Traits table. Gain the Wizard’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Wizard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
scours Thay while the lich lord ignores all concerns other than his quest to become a god. If his mad plans are left to run their course, none will be left alive here to worship him.
“This is a
fashioned the vast complex based on his research. The purpose of the dungeon was to lure explorers to their deaths and harvest their souls to fuel Gul’s phylactery. As Thay became more hostile to outsiders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
conflict is a great war of attrition — the combatants don’t often gain or lose territory as the result of battle. But on a personal scale, combat is brutal, with no quarter given or expected. The duergar
activity or to recover stolen treasures if they can do so without attracting too much attention. This eternal enmity between duergar and dwarves doesn’t consume either side; both have other concerns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
concerns mid-game and support one another in doing so. Techniques for facilitating this are further explored in chapter 4. Add to Your Own Terror. Feel free to make horrific circumstance worse for
expect to escape a horror story unscathed. While your character should do everything they can to survive and triumph over challenges, any scars they gain along the way are part of what makes the horror meaningful and memorable.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. All three factions in Saltmarsh would seek to end such an incursion before it grows into a serious threat. Against the Giants As the characters gain renown, King Kimbertos Skotti hears of their
This deadly tomb might be hidden away in the Hool Marshes. The lure of valuable magic items can be enough to tempt many characters to enter the place, but perhaps one of the items hidden in the Tomb is essential to a local faction’s plans.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
complex. Ilda knows nothing about the cultists, who have not entered this area. If the characters gain her confidence, Ilda can also offer the following information: Diderius’s passion was powerful
could drive a user insane unless the questions asked were specific and dealt only with the physical world, avoiding metaphysical concerns. Gazing into the pool without first offering a sacrifice was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
dwell in the innermost parts of the complex. Ilda knows nothing about the cultists, who have not entered this area. If the characters gain her confidence, Ilda can also offer the following information
divination magic. The pool’s revelations could drive a user insane unless the questions asked were specific and dealt only with the physical world, avoiding metaphysical concerns. Gazing into the pool
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
other in elaborate contests for the lamia’s amusement.
Vain Predators. Always anxious to gain more wealth and thralls, a lamia uses a pool of water or a mirror in conjunction with a scrying spell to
with pure hearts to seduce and corrupt to evil, savoring the destruction of their virtue. They use their magic to lure potential victims to their lairs, relying on illusion and their thralls to capture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
feel threatened by the humanoids in their presence. Clever players might devise creative ways to lure the chwingas out of hiding, perhaps by doing something odd to gain their attention (such as engaging in a snowball fight or dancing in the snow). As the DM, you determine the success of such efforts.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
throughout the guild, he values results over success, accepting and even anticipating that Izzet experiments will end in gloriously unpredictable ways. However, the dragon rarely concerns himself with the
often destructive energy, as countless researchers go about their business pushing the boundaries of knowledge. But the lure of discovery is anything but monolithic across the Izzet League.
Humans
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
world. Tenets of the Ancients The tenets of the Oath of the Ancients have been preserved for uncounted centuries. This oath emphasizes the principles of good above any concerns of law or chaos. Its
. Let the light of your joy and courage shine forth in all your deeds. Oath Spells You gain oath spells at the paladin levels listed. Oath of the Ancients Spells Paladin Level
Spells
3rd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
they could be extinguished easily. This act of burning the mill is a ruse. Mondath has been informed that heroes are aiding the town, and she wants to lure them into an ambush. More raiders — one
of spears from above, then leap down to fight hand-to-hand. The ambushers have a good chance to gain a surprise round for their spear volley; a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check is needed to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, but they could be extinguished easily. This act of burning the mill is a ruse. Mondath has been informed that heroes are aiding the town, and she wants to lure them into an ambush. More raiders—one
spears from above, then leap down to fight hand-to-hand. The ambushers have a good chance to gain a surprise round for their spear volley; a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check is needed to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
something to gain, preferably treasure. Among the genies, dao are on speaking and trading terms with the efreet, but they have nothing but scorn for djinn and marids. Other races native to the Elemental Plane
realms that rumble with earthquakes. As much as they enjoy enslaving others, the dao hate being enslaved. Powerful wizards have been known to lure dao to the Material Plane and trap them in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
proficient with the tool to use it in this way. See the equipment chapter in the Player’s Handbook for descriptions of these tools. After you gain the Infuse Item feature at 2nd level, you can also use
your choice from the artificer spell list. At higher levels, you learn additional artificer cantrips of your choice, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the Artificer table. When you gain a level in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
art of fishing, and the promise of the eternal horizon. Skill Proficiencies: History, Survival Languages: One of your choice Equipment: Fishing tackle, a net, a favorite fishing lure or oiled leather
wading boots, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp Feature: Harvest the Water You gain advantage on ability checks made using fishing tackle. If you have access to a body of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
hands instead. The flesh was warm. I fed myself. I fed Yeenoghu.
Day 16: Third use of ritual. As my connection to my lord deepens, I leave my old concerns behind. His hunger is all that matters. It is
and are able to resist the call to violence, but a few cannot. For these rare individuals, the true lure of Yeenoghu’s promises lies not in the power they offer, but in the deep sense of belonging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
gain surprise in the blizzard. Characters who have a passive Perception score of 16 or higher aren’t surprised. The bugbears were sent by Xanathar to retrieve a prisoner being held in the Zhent safe
armor. If the characters do Sora the courtesy of warning her about the meat, she happily shares her concerns about her naughty neighbors, along with descriptions of them. One is a pale, gaunt woman in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
takes 250 days to gain mastery of a language, consider allowing characters to navigate basic social interactions—such as asking for directions or conveying peaceful intentions—after 7 days of training
privately worship ancestral gods—deities of their family’s tradition with whom they form deep, personal connections. Divergent faiths abound, and some that begin as charlatanry inexplicably gain the power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Waterdeep but also demands the dragonstaff of Ahghairon for his trouble. If Aurinax is alive, the characters can lure enemies to the dragon. Aurinax attacks any creature that attacks him or tries to steal
the dragon in Hlam’s presence gain advantage on their Charisma (Persuasion) checks. Zhentarim. The Doom Raiders (see appendix B) arrive to help secure the vault, less any members who have been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
transform into gnolls.
Any adventurer witnessing this horrible tableau must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or gain one level of madness (see “Madness” in chapter 2). If this causes the
campaign, making them the perfect bait to lure Yeenoghu into a trap in chapter 17, “Against the Demon Lords.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
also force their agents to do their bidding under threat of annihilation. As creatures that don’t favor either cause, because they care nothing for the philosophical concerns of law and chaos, other
devils employ such creatures as scouts, who use their magic and other abilities to navigate the Abyss and gain intelligence about the demons’ activities. Adventurers hired by an agent of the Nine Hells to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Mummy Lord Helge C. Balzer Those desperate to escape death sometimes make terrible bargains with wicked deities. Devoting their hearts to evil forces, these villains gain power over death and a
cursed immortality that binds their minds and spirits within a desiccated corpse. Freed from mortal concerns, these mummy lords pursue their obsessions across ages. Most mummy lords linger amid the ruins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
into hierarchical ranks. Only storm giants, largely solitary and imagining themselves above such petty concerns, have no interest in ranking themselves. Regardless of a giant’s ranking within its kind
Cloud Giant Wealth d6 Adventure Hook 1 A cloud giant seeks to gain wealth by investing in an adventuring party (perhaps giving the characters magic items or other valuables) in exchange for a share
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
gods of nature agree, for they’ve sent good weather and preserved the monsters’ tracks. Members of the Emerald Enclave in the party gain inspiration whenever the party kills a werewolf. About the
that he can gain prestige within the Lords’ Alliance if he learns the whereabouts of the “ancient portal” that the werewolves are using and destroys it. He is convinced that the portal represents a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. Mystified by a panoply of delights, partygoers sometimes become prime targets for malevolent forces. Hags and other Fey lure gullible celebrants to eerie cottages. Other guests become so lost in the
Lorfiril, elven god of revelry and mirth—regularly accept. Clout-chasing empyreans routinely appear, eager to gain new followers or quench their foul moods. Party crashers are a common nuisance. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Phandalin Missions Before they leave, the characters have more opportunities to help the people of Phandalin—as well as to gain a base of operations and learn more about the threat against the town
might gain a greater reward for completing Marthungrim’s mission, as described in the “Crypt of the Talhund” section later in this chapter. Quest: The Odd Cow Hex Sharpe Daisy the Cow The people of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
crotchety old dwarf with serious doubts regarding Tannus Thunderwind. However, Amara loves her daughter and is willing to trust her judgment. She carries no weapons at the wedding. Amara’s secret concerns
guests carry weapons, for the safety of all attending. Character-Building Exercise If the characters use an alternative plan to gain access to Horn Enclave, they might not play out the NPCs’ secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
steps.
1. Identify the Party’s Goals
The Dungeon Goals table provides common goals that drive or lure adventurers into dungeons. The Wilderness Goals table provides similar inspiration
out of a jail or prison camp. 7 Escape from a jail or prison camp. 8 Successfully travel through an obstacle course to gain recognition or reward. 9 Infiltrate a fortified location. 10 Find the source
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
sacrifices, which they offer up to Auril to gain the Frostmaiden’s favor. King Gunvald Halraggson The thirty-year-old Bear King cuts an impressive figure and is renowned for his size and strength. He
, Froya, so the future of his royal line remains uncertain. Auril’s unyielding winter concerns Jarund deeply, and he often turns to his shaman, Mjenir, for guidance. The king respects the shaman’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
to well-known organizations like the Harpers or Red Wizards of Thay, the symbols of those groups can be found among the corpses. Treasure. Gremorly left treasure on the bodies of his victims to lure
dark haze; anyone who touches the altar takes 17 (5d6) necrotic damage and must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or gain 1 level of exhaustion. Shadows fill the corners of the room; a light