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                                                    Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     by dealing 15 or more slashing damage to it on one attack. Cutting the root doesnât hurt the cradle but ends the grapple.
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                                                     giants until Annam retreated into seclusion. On other worlds, the scions guard their birthplaces (which are rich in elemental magic) or hold the substance of the world together. (See âGiants of
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                    Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     the area patrolled by the guard did she explain that the noises indicated that the wingless folk had claimed that area, and that to trespass would be to court death.
â Gimble, Notes from a
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     a talent for learning and memorizing details. Thus, ambitious kenku can excel as superb spies and scouts. A kenku who learns of clever schemes and plans devised by other creatures can put them to use
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Upper Menthis Elegant and civilized, Upper Menthis is home to four of the finest theaters in Breland: the cutting-edge Art Temple, the colorful Khavish Theater, the traditional Grand Stage, and the
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     schemes or feuds. Upper Menthis also contains the University district, home to Brelandâs finest institutions of learning. More information about this district can be found in chapter 1.
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     create new things, they have a talent for learning and memorizing details. Thus, ambitious kenku can excel as superb spies and scouts. A kenku who learns of clever schemes and plans devised by other
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     noise across the city, alerting their allies to the approach of a guard patrol or signaling a prime opportunity for a robbery. Since kenku can precisely reproduce any sound, the messages they carry
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Meletis Evil flourishes where ignorance thrives.
 âPerisophia the philosopher
 Meletis is a polis devoted to learning, magic, and progress. It is the most populous city-state and home to
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     the polis, with the sage Elpidios serving as the senior member. The sea wall and statues of the polisâs founders guard Meletis Bay
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    . Characters can learn more once theyâve made names for themselves in the market (see âLearning Moreâ and âWhat Vendors Knowâ). If the characters guard or stake out either Tyenmo Noodle Bowl or Xungoon Family
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Sage Though Saltmarsh is by no means a center of learning, the lack of ongoing examination and investigation of its environs make it an ideal place to conduct research. The mystery of the Tower of
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Zenopus might also attract the attention of an academic. Consider the following options for your character. Historical Researcher The graveyard keeper, Krag, and the captain of the guard, Eliander, are
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     portcullis. âThereâs nothing to see!â shouts a guard, âPlease move along.â
  Solamnic knights mysteriously
 arrive in Kalaman The characters learn the following from a gate guard or anyone in the crowd: An
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     was Knight Caradoc. He was a charming man with a message for the governor. Knight Caradoc entered with at least a dozen heavily armored knights, like something out of a story. While learning about the
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     guard at the center of the bridge, scanning in all directions.
 Each bridge is guarded by an infernal force tasked with cutting off any assistance between the east and west sides of the city. Each
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     the gala. If one or more characters are spotted in a restricted area or cause a public incident, a guard approaches them. Roll on the Museum Guards table to determine which guard arrives. Characters in
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     formal dress are escorted to the Gemstone Wing, while characters who are improperly dressed for the occasion are told to leave the museum at once. If the characters protest, the guard becomes hostile
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     items and other forms of creation â smelting, smithing, gem-cutting, sculpture, and similar tasks. These artisans are responsible for making the items that help the clan protect its stronghold. The
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     role takes years to master it. A weaponsmith starts work in the forge, providing manual labor to haul ore from the mines and learning how to repair tools. The dwarf might then work in the mines, pushing
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     crown and value the good of the kingdom before the good of the region. The town guard, the dwarves, and the local farmers are generally loyalists. The loyalists care about security. They want to keep
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     all else, the members of this faction put their faith in law. They exert influence through the town guard, though they remain within their legal authority. At their best, the loyalists want to grow
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     handle magic, Silverymoon is a place of quiet, contemplative beauty, splendid opportunities for learning, and respite from the harsher realities of the North. Folk seeking knowledge that has been
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     the many buildings and houses of learning in the Conclave of Silverymoon, the great center of knowledge and wisdom that forms much of the cityâs southern part. If a map, a book, or a spell exists
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     armed with combat-oriented spells that supplement the knowledge-focused capabilities of the Scholar, preparing them to face those who guard the worldâs greatest secrets.  Morgrave University
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     on learning and research, the Scholar in your party might represent the academic emphasis of the university. This character is often a noncombatant, a professor or student the rest of the party
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     secret door, beyond which is area U4. From inside the hallway, characters can spot either secret door without having to make a check. U3. Guard Chamber Two mud-caked, human-sized creatures stand
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     inert in front of the northern exit to this chamber. Crude, articulated skulls of badlands wolves are attached to their heads. Both guards reek of death.
 Yâdemi created these horrifying Undead to guard
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     hidden from the rest of the world until the end of time. Unfortunately for the wizards, even the will of a god couldnât prevent other evil creatures from learning the templeâs location. The wizards
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     were forced to guard the temple themselves, to keep its secrets from falling into villainous hands. The evil forces that were imprisoned within the temple eventually corrupted the wizards, turning them
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Sphinx of Secrets Hazem Ameen  Sphinxes of secrets are commonly associated with a site of great magic or learning. These immortal beings often outlive such locations, though, and might protect a
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     siteâs ruins as they continue their own studies. Sphinxes of secrets fiercely guard their dwellings and research. Sphinx of Secrets Large Celestial, Lawful Neutral
 AC 16 Initiative +5 (15)
 HP 136
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     gang of goblins that operates around Foundry Street. He was apprehended to answer for a long list of crimes, including murder. He allegedly incited a riot that led to the deaths of a guard and two
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     eager to get the characters started as soon as possible to prevent the Shattergang Brothers from learning of Krenkoâs escape. Nassius asks the party to bring Krenko to an old Selesnya granary that
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     prestidigitation to blow your hair back, making it look like you have the speed and grace of Corellon themself. Cutting Wit and Wicked Barbs When others pick on you about being a bard, you need only remind
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    . Notable Enemies    d10 Enemy 
     1  A guard captain who was fired for failing to catch you after you flouted the law 
   2  A former master bard whose songs you stole and knowledge you plundered
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     past a guard station of five guards. This check can be made only once for the group; they canât talk their way out of a failure. After the initial opportunity to enter the camp has passed, characters
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     go on the attack and begin cutting their way out of camp, but if they delay or spin tales, a crowd of cultists that outnumbers them five to one surrounds them. If characters try to estimate numbers
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     a guard station of five guards. This check can be made only once for the group; they canât talk their way out of a failure. After the initial opportunity to enter the camp has passed, characters need
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     attack and begin cutting their way out of camp, but if they delay or spin tales, a crowd of cultists that outnumbers them five to one surrounds them. If characters try to estimate numbers in the camp
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     inhabitants worship 7 Cistern or well for drinking water 8â9 Guardroom for the defense of the lair 10 Kennel for pets or guard beasts 11 Kitchen for food storage and preparation 12 Pen or prison where captives
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Workshop for the construction of weapons, armor, tools, and other goods   Dungeon: Maze   d20 Purpose   1 Conjuring room, used to summon creatures that guard the maze 2â5 Guardroom for sentinels that
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     organized. A shelf holds a row of pots and pans. On one side of the fireplace, a cutting board and knife rest on a counter. Clean plates and utensils sit on a matching counter on the other side.
 The
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     occasionally feed on the energy of the living to survive. Korvala has created eight gingwatzims so far, six disguised as books and two more to guard her office. Korvala never intended her gingwatzims to
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    , and Thief subclasses.
 Arcane Trickster Enhance Stealth with Arcane Spells
 Some Rogues enhance their fine-honed skills of stealth and agility with spells, learning magical tricks to aid them in
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     plus your Dexterity modifier and Proficiency Bonus), or the attackâs damage is doubled against the target. Soulknife  Strike Foes with Psionic Blades
 A Soulknife strikes with the mind, cutting through
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    The Xaryxian Threat Prince Xeleth is a chaotic evil astral elf aristocrat (see Booâs Astral Menagerie) who wears a ring of shooting stars. After learning of his sisterâs escape from custody, Xeleth
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     tantamount to suicide. Each star moth is crewed by an astral elf honor guard, who serves as the captain; an astral elf star priest, who serves as the shipâs spelljammer; and eleven astral elf warriors
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     together by cutting-edge magical scholarship, the enclaveâs residents are hungry for secrets, reagents, and subjects. 3 Secret Monastery. Ageless secrets remain the focus of contemplation and rigorous
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion skills by this method, as if you were learning a language. A character can learn only one of these skills in this way. Academy Contact How much autonomy you have in
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     to be watching this area, but they arenât paying attention. However, if the characters make a lot of noise hereâfor example, loudly arguing about what to do next, setting up camp, cutting down brush
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    , and so onâthe goblins in area H2 notice and attack them through the thicket, which provides three-quarters cover. H2: Goblin Guard Post When the characters cross to the east side of the stream, they
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    â reaction to this revelation, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules in this bookâs introduction. Treasure. A character who searches the area and succeeds on a DC 14
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     the warforged warrior stat block in appendix A) remain in Ialos to guard the mill or patrol its surroundings. When no expedition is underway, thirteen pilgrims (including their leader, Mercy, who also
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     as they enter. The tapestries displayed between the torches are rendered in bloody colors and show victorious fire giants. The door guard is hidden in the alcove (area 1A). 1A. Alcove The tapestry
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     that covers the opening to this guard post is of loose weave, allowing the fire giant guard in the dark recess to clearly see whoever enters the corridor. If intruders are spotted, he sounds his great
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     commoner), a maid, secretly reports to Justran Daehl at the Helm for the Cult of the Crushing Wave. The one-eyed stablemaster Iraun Thelder (male Tethyrian human guard), a onetime mercenary warrior, is
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     secretly a spy for the Cult of the Crushing Wave. Rumors of Evil. One of the tavern denizens is a very drunk and argumentative caravan guard named Zomith (female half-orc guard). She recently quit a
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     message her indirectly through a third party (a bribed guard or worker, for instance), Oppalâs response makes it clear that she is willing to pass along âthe informationâ only if she is liberated. She
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     cover any of the following options: A corrupt member of the Neverwinter city guard might help get the characters into the holes for a price. But that guard might also charge a higher and previously
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     asks them to create a distraction so some Flaming Fist soldiers stop harassing a newly arrived family of refugees heâs helping. 
   12  A merchant and gate guard argue over how to accurately measure
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     later when passersby noticed that one of the statueâs hands had risen to shade its eyes. Scholars immediately began studying the statue, learning that at sunrise on the first day of each new year, the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     out elsewhere amid the chaos of war. Glowing Signal. The kakkuus immediately return if they see the glyph glowing on the door to area Y2. Y2: Guard Hall The exterior door has an invisible glyph
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     of the charactersâ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules. At your discretion, if the characters help Naxa return to her sister and
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     narrow crack in the wall behind them, cutting off their escape. It fights until slain. N17. Sacrifices Characters hear the wind and spot the green light here before arriving. At an intersection of four
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     be sacrificed to Yan-C-Bin in area N19. Two invisible barlguras guard the prisoners. The demons lurk among the columns in the upper reaches of the cave, dropping down to attack intruders who dare free
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     family of refugees heâs helping. 12 A merchant and gate guard argue over how to accurately measure and compare the sizes of an unusually small donkey and an exceptionally large peacock. They ask for a
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     tribute to the great man â until one morning several months later when passersby noticed that one of the statueâs hands had risen to shade its eyes. Scholars immediately began studying the statue, learning
                                                
                                            
                                        






