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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
a murder but doesn’t want to be found or identified.
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An emerald dragon seeks heroes to participate in a dramatic reenactment of a legendary battle involving dragon riders.
3
An
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 respond
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and exhorting his companions to bravery and heroism. The magic of his song fortifies and emboldens them. Laughing as she tunes her cittern, a gnome weaves her subtle magic over the assembled nobles
, decipher old tomes, travel to strange places, or encounter exotic creatures. Bards love to accompany heroes to witness their deeds firsthand. A bard who can tell an awe-inspiring story from personal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
travel through the Underdark. Deep gnome merchants headed to Mantol-Derith bring word of oozes infesting the settlement, giving the characters an opportunity to face off against the Pudding King. At some
’ aid, they offer to reinforce the party’s expeditionary force with twelve deep gnomes. Chief Dorbo Diggermattock can also be persuaded to lend additional aid and troops, if the heroes present a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
travel through the Underdark. Deep gnome merchants headed to Mantol-Derith bring word of oozes infesting the settlement, giving the characters an opportunity to face off against the Pudding King. At some
’ aid, they offer to reinforce the party’s expeditionary force with twelve deep gnomes. Chief Dorbo Diggermattock can also be persuaded to lend additional aid and troops, if the heroes present a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
involving Jimjar, the deep gnome gambler they met in the drow slave pen in chapter 1 of the adventure.
“Jimjar” isn’t at all who he appears. He is, in fact, a god or other great power in disguise — or
the Chosen of such a power — and has been watching the heroes since their first encounter in Velkynvelve. His reasons for doing this are his own, but when push comes to shove, he can give the heroes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
who is capable of incredible feats. Yet these heroes also display shortcomings, such as hesitance or selfishness. Only the chief gnome deity, Garl Glittergold, can convince the others to set aside
Gnome Gods Who forged the chains that bind Tiamat in Avernus? Why do the modrons go on the Great March? Who is the Lady of Pain, really? I can’t tell you, but the answers lie in the Golden Hills. And
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
involving Jimjar, the deep gnome gambler they met in the drow slave pen in chapter 1 of the adventure.
“Jimjar” isn’t at all who he appears. He is, in fact, a god or other great power in disguise — or
the Chosen of such a power — and has been watching the heroes since their first encounter in Velkynvelve. His reasons for doing this are his own, but when push comes to shove, he can give the heroes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
who is capable of incredible feats. Yet these heroes also display shortcomings, such as hesitance or selfishness. Only the chief gnome deity, Garl Glittergold, can convince the others to set aside
Gnome Gods Who forged the chains that bind Tiamat in Avernus? Why do the modrons go on the Great March? Who is the Lady of Pain, really? I can’t tell you, but the answers lie in the Golden Hills. And
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Ending the Adventure ROCK GNOME RECLUSE The adventure can end in one of several ways. Ideally, it concludes with the defeat of Cryovain the white dragon, the completion of all the Phandalin quests
to collect an outstanding reward or notify townsfolk that the dragon has been dealt with. Armed with such good news, Townmaster Harbin Wester might plan a feast in the heroes’ honor. What happens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Ending the Adventure ROCK GNOME RECLUSE The adventure can end in one of several ways. Ideally, it concludes with the defeat of Cryovain the white dragon, the completion of all the Phandalin quests
to collect an outstanding reward or notify townsfolk that the dragon has been dealt with. Armed with such good news, Townmaster Harbin Wester might plan a feast in the heroes’ honor. What happens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
functions like a potion of invisibility. The whole cupcake must be eaten to gain its benefit. Ellywick Tumblestrum This gnome bard (“Tumblestrum” to her friends) is in the Feasting Orchard when the characters
Planeswalker—a fiercely independent and extremely powerful entity not to be trifled with. Tumblestrum disapproves of the Hourglass Coven’s cruelty and aims to deliver some much-needed comeuppance. The gnome sees
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
mercenaries Chapter 3 Solamnia so-LAM-nee-ah Ancient land of knights and heroes Chapter 3 Takhisis ta-KEE-sis God of night and hatred, Tiamat the Dragon Queen Introduction Tatina Rookledust ta-TEE-na
ROO-kel-dust Reclusive gnome inventor Chapter 4 Than THAWN Gnome inventor from Vogler Chapter 3 Vingaard VIN-gard Mighty Solamnic river Chapter 3 Virruza vee-RUE-zah Obsessed bozak draconian at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
functions like a potion of invisibility. The whole cupcake must be eaten to gain its benefit. Ellywick Tumblestrum This gnome bard (“Tumblestrum” to her friends) is in the Feasting Orchard when the characters
Planeswalker—a fiercely independent and extremely powerful entity not to be trifled with. Tumblestrum disapproves of the Hourglass Coven’s cruelty and aims to deliver some much-needed comeuppance. The gnome sees
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Elements of a Great Adventure The best adventures have several things in common. A Credible Threat An adventure needs a threat worthy of the heroes’ attention. The threat might be a single villain or
monster, a villain with lackeys, an assortment of monsters, or an evil organization. Whatever their nature, the antagonists should have goals that the heroes can uncover and thwart. Familiar Tropes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
mercenaries Chapter 3 Solamnia so-LAM-nee-ah Ancient land of knights and heroes Chapter 3 Takhisis ta-KEE-sis God of night and hatred, Tiamat the Dragon Queen Introduction Tatina Rookledust ta-TEE-na
ROO-kel-dust Reclusive gnome inventor Chapter 4 Than THAWN Gnome inventor from Vogler Chapter 3 Vingaard VIN-gard Mighty Solamnic river Chapter 3 Virruza vee-RUE-zah Obsessed bozak draconian at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Elements of a Great Adventure The best adventures have several things in common. A Credible Threat An adventure needs a threat worthy of the heroes’ attention. The threat might be a single villain or
monster, a villain with lackeys, an assortment of monsters, or an evil organization. Whatever their nature, the antagonists should have goals that the heroes can uncover and thwart. Familiar Tropes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
behind a bar? Now you notice the drunk ogre sleeping in the corner… if he wakes up, this could get ugly. Player Characters Are Remarkable. Eberron is a world in need of heroes. Lingering tensions of
heroes of pulp adventure are often able to overcome seemingly impossible odds. One way to reflect this is to use the optional hero points rule from chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. This is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
behind a bar? Now you notice the drunk ogre sleeping in the corner… if he wakes up, this could get ugly. Player Characters Are Remarkable. Eberron is a world in need of heroes. Lingering tensions of
heroes of pulp adventure are often able to overcome seemingly impossible odds. One way to reflect this is to use the optional hero points rule from chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. This is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the shelves, each section of which has a rolling ladder anchored to a ceiling rail.
Three custodians are working here, sweeping the floors: a human, a gnome, and a half-elf.
After Kandlekeep
Dekonstruktion was stolen from this room, Stonky ordered three of his most fanatical cultists—Alpaca Macadamia Nuts (the human), Chicken Peach (the rock gnome), and Cow Cotton (the half-elf)—to guard the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the shelves, each section of which has a rolling ladder anchored to a ceiling rail.
Three custodians are working here, sweeping the floors: a human, a gnome, and a half-elf.
After Kandlekeep
Dekonstruktion was stolen from this room, Stonky ordered three of his most fanatical cultists—Alpaca Macadamia Nuts (the human), Chicken Peach (the rock gnome), and Cow Cotton (the half-elf)—to guard the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
1 An emerald dragon is the only witness to a murder but doesn’t want to be found or identified.
2 An emerald dragon seeks heroes to participate in a dramatic reenactment of a legendary battle
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->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
1 An emerald dragon is the only witness to a murder but doesn’t want to be found or identified.
2 An emerald dragon seeks heroes to participate in a dramatic reenactment of a legendary battle
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->Tyranny of Dragons
price. The heroes can attempt to sway the opinions of the other factions—and have a chance to buy the Zhentarim’s allegiance outright in the follow-up to chapter 15. In the end, too much is at stake to
played Hoard of the Dragon Queen have already met one member of the Black Network—the female gnome Jamna Gleamsilver. If the characters need information or gear they can’t obtain any other way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
price. The heroes can attempt to sway the opinions of the other factions—and have a chance to buy the Zhentarim’s allegiance outright in the follow-up to chapter 15. In the end, too much is at stake to
played Hoard of the Dragon Queen have already met one member of the Black Network—the female gnome Jamna Gleamsilver. If the characters need information or gear they can’t obtain any other way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
a game of fantasy where heroes use wits, skill, and determination to overcome obstacles. Sometimes those obstacles are defeated with weapons and spells, but characters can succeed in other ways
into a part of the ongoing story. What does it look like when a monster is defeated? What does the Gnome Barbarian say or do if the heavy boulder blocking the cave doesn’t budge? These points in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
a game of fantasy where heroes use wits, skill, and determination to overcome obstacles. Sometimes those obstacles are defeated with weapons and spells, but characters can succeed in other ways
into a part of the ongoing story. What does it look like when a monster is defeated? What does the Gnome Barbarian say or do if the heavy boulder blocking the cave doesn’t budge? These points in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Hundelstone. She suggests they make contact with a gnome named Thwip Ironbottom, who lives there year-round. If one or more of the party members are Harpers, she tells them that Thwip serves as the
, the clockwork dog stops until wound again. The dog has AC 5, 1 hit point, and a walking speed of 30 feet. Development. When the heroes are ready to leave Hundelstone, Thwip urges them to visit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Hundelstone. She suggests they make contact with a gnome named Thwip Ironbottom, who lives there year-round. If one or more of the party members are Harpers, she tells them that Thwip serves as the
, the clockwork dog stops until wound again. The dog has AC 5, 1 hit point, and a walking speed of 30 feet. Development. When the heroes are ready to leave Hundelstone, Thwip urges them to visit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
tool. On a failed check, the trap triggers. B3. Scaly Eye Tombs At both ends of this hall a carving on the south wall reads, “Silence for the fallen heroes, please.” Ninety interment niches line the
a female gnome and former Scaly Eye member, watches this area from the Ethereal Plane. If the characters display disrespectful behavior toward the interred dead, such as shouting in the hall, looking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
tool. On a failed check, the trap triggers. B3. Scaly Eye Tombs At both ends of this hall a carving on the south wall reads, “Silence for the fallen heroes, please.” Ninety interment niches line the
a female gnome and former Scaly Eye member, watches this area from the Ethereal Plane. If the characters display disrespectful behavior toward the interred dead, such as shouting in the hall, looking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
passing party member’s opinion. Table H: Outer City Denizens d10 Interaction 1 2d4 Calishite thugs and 2d4 Tethyrian thugs curse at each other, ready to brawl 2 1d6 gnome commoners from the
centuries still lie entombed with their heroes, their headstones wiped anonymously clean by wind and rain. Watching over all of this is the powerful Gravemakers crew. Far more than simply caretakers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
2d4 Calishite thugs and 2d4 Tethyrian thugs curse at each other, ready to brawl
2 1d6 gnome commoners from the Whitkeep Hostel throw tomatoes at passersby who flaunt their wealth
3 1d4
dead with valuables anymore, and many of the easier pickings have been taken, it’s common wisdom that some of the greatest treasures of past centuries still lie entombed with their heroes, their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
2d4 Calishite thugs and 2d4 Tethyrian thugs curse at each other, ready to brawl
2 1d6 gnome commoners from the Whitkeep Hostel throw tomatoes at passersby who flaunt their wealth
3 1d4
dead with valuables anymore, and many of the easier pickings have been taken, it’s common wisdom that some of the greatest treasures of past centuries still lie entombed with their heroes, their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
passing party member’s opinion. Table H: Outer City Denizens d10 Interaction 1 2d4 Calishite thugs and 2d4 Tethyrian thugs curse at each other, ready to brawl 2 1d6 gnome commoners from the
centuries still lie entombed with their heroes, their headstones wiped anonymously clean by wind and rain. Watching over all of this is the powerful Gravemakers crew. Far more than simply caretakers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
carved with simple reliefs showing dwarf and gnome miners at work. Nearly two dozen skeletons in rusted scraps of armor are scattered across the cavern floor. Some are dwarf skeletons, while others
magic of these caverns to enchant well-made dwarven arms and gnome gadgets. The northernmost door is scorched and cracked, its iron hinges partially melted; forcing it open requires a successful DC 15