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Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
call upon the spirits of dead creatures. Mages seeking longer-term assistance from ancient spirits have learned to house these spirits in statues, giving them a more permanent residence from which to
tacticians. Regardless, their appearance is so common around the Lorehold campus that they have become the collegeâs mascots.
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
effect on itself on a success.Professors of chaos wield magic inspired by the ebb and flow of chance. They study the course history has taken, looking for breaking points in the flow of events, and focus
College draw their magical might from the flow of time and fate and the way those forces shape the course of history. Scholars of this broad mystical study divide between those who see history as an unpredictable jumble of chance and those who believe events form a perfectâand predictableâpattern.
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
necrotic damage.After giving the characters their quest, Professor Lang hands them a file with information the faculty members have collected about Murgaxor from university records. Tell the players
the following to give them context about this evil spellcaster:
Murgaxor is a bullywug who attended Strixhaven 200 years ago. He was a member of Witherbloom College, though there are no records of
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
remnant of celestial matter imbued with life-giving magic. The collision released a storm of chaotic energy and sent countless islands spinning away into the void. Within some of them, bits of the god&rsquo
morkoth has collected, some of which date from forgotten times. An island might have natural-looking illumination, but most are shrouded in twilight, and on any of them, mists and shadows can appear
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
legendary emerald dragon are terrorizing a nearby halfling settlement. One solution is to get rid of the dragon.
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An emerald dragon is the headmaster in absentia of a bardic college and must be
convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college.
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An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond
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Looking like pumpkin-sized acorns, hill dragon eggs can remain dormant in the ground for a year or more before they hatch. Hill dragon eggs are
usually buried out of sight, but certain flowers like to grow around burial pits giving their positions away and egg-hunting hogs can be trained to sniff them out. Not known for powerful maternal
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
mindless automatons, House Cannith devoted vast resources to improving these steel soldiers. An unexpected breakthrough produced sapient soldiers, giving rise to what some have only grudgingly accepted
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You are obsessed with your appearance and constantly polish and buff yourself.
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War is the only thing that makes sense to you, and youâre always looking for a fight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Bard: College of Eloquence Adherents of the College of Eloquence master the art of oratory. Persuasion is regarded as a high art, and a well-reasoned, well-spoken argument often proves more
audiences. Silver Tongue 3rd-level College of Eloquence feature You are a master at saying the right thing at the right time. When you make a Charisma (Persuasion) or Charisma (Deception) check, you can treat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
live on central campus after choosing a college, particularly if they pursue extensive studies in multiple colleges or work as resident advisers to first-year students. But most students move to
dormitories located on their chosen collegeâs campus in their second year. Choosing a College Before starting their second year of studies, students choose one of the five collegesâLorehold, Prismari
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
About Murgaxor After giving the characters their quest, Professor Lang hands them a file with information the faculty members have collected about Murgaxor from university records. Tell the players
the following to give them context about this evil spellcaster: Murgaxor is a bullywug who attended Strixhaven 200 years ago. He was a member of Witherbloom College, though there are no records of him
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
nearby woods. 2 A pixie beckons you to follow her, promising you a sight beyond your wildest dreams. 3 A man stumbles from the forest. He doesnât speak, but his arms are full of delicious-looking fruit. 4
calls out to the characters in their dreams, giving them directions to the market but no further details.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Silverquill Student You have spent years practicing your writing and oration in the hope of becoming a student of Silverquill College. Your studies focus on language, literature, and the power of
Silverquill, as are warlocks. Clerics with the Divine Domains of Light and Trickery also fit in well among the mages of Silverquill. A number of both paladins and rogues attend Silverquill College as well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Waterdeep to shift attention away from the Tyranny of Dragons story by dropping reports of giant sightings near the temple-farm of Goldenfields. The Emerald Enclave is looking for adventurers to help
Blagothkus. You can make him a pivotal figure in this adventure by having his castle appear when the characters are around 7th or 8th level, giving them a chance to meet the evil cloud giant and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
-grandchildren who lead their own trades or are Kings of Coin. Their power stems less from magic and more from their far-reaching connections. Elucidarium The bardic college of Zinda, the Elucidarium, is the
, and thespians hone their talents. In addition to these public skills, students can also study spy-craft and information brokering. Those who visit looking for training in the arts might find themselves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
is up there in the attic. For years, people have tried to liberate her. For years, theyâve failed. But we think this year is different. This year, youâre on campus.â
âYouâre looking for a pink
Sassy Sally Jane would make an excellent gift. The student offers the characters a driftglobe in exchange for retrieving Sassy Sally Jane and giving them the doll.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
failing an ability check, not talking to the right person, or not looking in the right place. See also âPerceptionâ in this chapter for more advice on hidden secrets in adventures. Giving Information
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
give an initial focus to the campaignâsetting a tone and giving players an initial investment in the story. The player characters may be meeting in a tavernâbut itâs their favorite tavern. The bard
services are in demand. Morgrave University is in Upper Menthis Plateau. This is a college for adventurers, and an opportunity to add a little levity to your story. Choosing and developing a starting point
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
touched by the Elemental Planes. Prismari College offers breathtaking views to inspire its artists Uvilda Mistcoiler, Dean of Perfection Uvilda Mistcoiler (neutral good genasi Prismari professor of
perfection) is the current Dean of Perfection. A master of artistic technique, Uvilda trains with a range of elements whenever she isnât focused on her teaching. She is known for giving students profoundly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
feature of Quandrix College Kianne, Dean of Substance Brilliant and eccentric, Dean Kianne (neutral elf Quandrix professor of substance) is one of the preeminent mana scholars of the world. She has
as an endless sequence of interconnected equations, which to her is the most beautiful thing imaginable. She explores new theorems by giving them physical form, and her exquisite geometric creations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
way for a group of sorry-looking men and women carrying a ten-foot-diameter wicker ball. The burgomaster and his smiling wife, who holds a sad bouquet of wilting flowers, follow the procession on
guards fail in their duty, the burgomaster retreats to his mansion and the townsfolk flee to their homes, giving the characters free rein in town.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
looking straight through me.â
Using Seeds of Fear When a character encounters one of their Seeds of Fear, and interacts with the situation in a way that reinforces the seed, such as screaming or
stumbling back from a horrid event, consider giving the character inspiration for their fear-focused reaction (see âInspirationâ in the Playerâs Handbook). Once a character gains inspiration in this way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
legendary emerald dragon are terrorizing a nearby halfling settlement. One solution is to get rid of the dragon.
6 An emerald dragon is the headmaster in absentia of a bardic college and must be
convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college.
7 An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Catching Kettlesteam Kettlesteam (see the accompanying stat block) snoops around the carnival under the cover of a disguise self spell, looking to cause trouble. The kenku has stolen the voice of a
through crowds and paying close attention to suspicious-looking folks. If discovered, Kettlesteam tries to flee from the main thoroughfare, using tents and other carnival features to break line of sight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
it are a few strange-looking boxes with funnels protruding from them at an angle. Twenty feet opposite the table, a small bucket rests on the floor.
The devices on the table are called wizard
belongs to Javenesh Stoutclaw (see the âFellow Studentsâ section), a second-year Lorehold College student and the tavernâs assistant manager. Javenesh doesnât need the bag and is entertained by watching
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
â event later in this chapter starts here. B12. Student and Alumni Art Gallery This crisp-looking room features white walls and columns that stretch from floor to ceiling. Displayed on or within these
are art pieces representative of various media. Students from Prismari College typically tend this space, and three Prismari pledgemages (see chapter 7) can be found here most days, either cleaning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
to Mithral Hall and would like to do the dwarves a favor by helping Gargosh find the axe. âIt is very kind of you to hear my tale,â Gargosh says. âI am looking for a great weapon, a legendary axe
the axe lies, was hidden even from his own people, but I believe we can find it together!â Gargosh continues in detail, giving the adventurers a crash course on Besilmer history (see the âAncient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
in the âDeath House Hauntingsâ section. Haunted Doorways. The room on the other side of a haunted doorway is filled with magical darkness and silence, giving no hint of whatever is within. A creature
to the task necessary to exit the room. A character can also locate such an object by looking at the area and succeeding on a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Leaving a Haunted Zone. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, giving the establishment its name. The ballad isnât loud enough to disrupt conversation, but most patrons stop speaking when the elfsong begins, then resume only after it ends. Many customers frequent
-five years old and has run the establishment for decades. His elven blood through his half-elf mother has kept him alive this long, and keeps him looking better than most full-blooded humans his age. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, outside the perimeter of tents, several empty sleds are clustered together.
Hulking figures dressed in thick hides and holding spears patrol the camp perimeter, looking outward for signs of danger. Other
, the guards shout loud enough to put the camp on alert (see âCamp Rosterâ below). Reghed nomads, regardless of clan or tribe, try to capture intruders rather than kill them, giving the chieftain (or king
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Emerald Enclave is looking for adventurers to help patrol Goldenfieldsâ borders. If the characters take the bait, Goldenfields becomes the starting point for this adventure (see chapter 2). Although you
flying fortress belonging to a cloud giant named Blagothkus. You can make him a pivotal figure in this adventure by having his castle appear when the characters are around 7th or 8th level, giving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
island â always giving it a wide berth â so the characters can disembark somewhere else along the perimeter. After the characters take to their boats, they can decide to come ashore on the mainland and
the entire span just above the waterline. By looking south from the coast, you can see that it ends at a ledge with a set of large stone doors just beyond.
Allow the characters to plan and execute
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lordâs Wrath
stopped to rest, giving the party the chance to catch them. As the characters come upon the lizardfolk, use the following read-aloud text to set the scene: Ahead of you, the sound of murmuring and hissing
addresses the fifty or so of his fellows, and they scatter, performing the tasks of setting up camp. A larger, bestial-looking lizardfolk moves closer to the leader, as if waiting for directions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
defenders undertake an attack to distract the Dragon Army, giving the characters an opportunity to reach the dragonnels and fly to the flying citadel. Read the introduction to scenario 11 in Dragonlance
Linesâ and âAssault on Hawkerâs Groveâ sections and proceed with âFlight of the Dragonnels.â
Over Enemy Lines Clystran found the dragonnels he went looking for and convinced them to follow him to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
simply being scooped up and carted away. Treasure-seekers are likely to fare better if they consider a hagâs booty to be trapped, exercising caution rather than giving in to greed or curiosity
creature comes within 100 feet of the jar, the eye darts about as if it is looking around in a panic. It otherwise remains motionless. 2 The leathery, preserved head of a dwarf. Anyone who holds its 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
house on campus. Upon his death, Captain Dapplewing bequeathed the manor to the university, which honored his legacy by giving the house his name and keeping most of its original furnishings in pristine
condition. The houseâs upper-floor libraries were converted into offices for esteemed dual-college faculty members, and those faculty members meet here with students on academic matters during the day