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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
regains hit points equal to half the amount of damage the target takes)
1/day each: sanctuary, spirit guardians (at 4th level)
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the ghost fails a saving throw, it
let go of the fortunes they amassed in life. Addicted to power and prestige, these patriarchs continue to dominate the guild and accumulate even larger fortunes.
Mostly Unanimous. The ghosts of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. The Mournland is a vast open grave. In the Mournland, the wounds of war never heal, vile magical effects linger, and monsters mutate into even more foul and horrible creatures. Arcane effects
continue to rain upon the land, magical storms that never dissipate. Stories speak of living spells — war magic that has taken physical form, sentient fireballs and vile cloudkills that endlessly search for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the character to miss the adventure, perhaps by having him or her linger in town or continue a downtime activity. Leave a way for the character to rejoin the party when the player returns. Have the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Gorgons Bull-like Guardians with Petrifying Breath Habitat: Forest, Grassland, Hill; Treasure: Any Kai Carpenter A gorgon petrifies victims with its deadly breath, then tramples them to pieces
under their iron hooves, gorgons exhale gouts of noxious gas. Gorgons are created by magic-users to serve as guardians. The process for creating a gorgon is labor intensive and dangerous, with one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
consolidating power. Tireless Guardians. Chuul still guard the ruins of the ancient aboleth empire. They linger in silent observance of eons-old commands. Rumors and ancient maps sometimes lure
crumbled with the rise of the gods, the chuuls were cast adrift. However, these creatures continue to do what they did for the aboleths, slowly collecting humanoids, gathering treasure, amassing magic, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Nagas Nagas are intelligent serpents that inhabit the ruins of the past, amassing arcane treasures and knowledge. The first nagas were created as immortal guardians by a humanoid race long lost to
days, ready to continue its eternal work. Benevolent Dictators and Brutal Tyrants. A naga rules its domain with absolute authority. Whether it rules with compassion or by terrorizing its subjects, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
insults. Otherwise, the characters are offered flasks of wine and invited to join the reverie. If the characters linger at the camp, continue with “A Vistana’s Tale” below. If they seem in a hurry to leave
that way, continue with “Madam Eva’s Tent.” Map 2.2: Tser Pool Encampment View Player Version A Vistana’s Tale If the characters linger by the fire, one of the Vistani recounts the following tale
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Path of the Ancestral Guardian Some barbarians hail from cultures that revere their ancestors. These tribes teach that the warriors of the past linger in the world as mighty spirits, who can guide
guardians can better fight to protect their tribes and their allies. In order to cement ties to their ancestral guardians, barbarians who follow this path cover themselves in elaborate tattoos that celebrate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
locations in the town. If the characters confront the Redbrands at the Sleeping Giant, read: The Sleeping Giant is a ramshackle taproom at the east end of town. Several disheveled, surly humans linger
spits on the ground. “You’ve been asking too many questions,” he snarls. “Time to move on, strangers. Give us your stuff and be on your way.”
Continue the baiting as long as you like. The Redbrands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Confrontation If the characters confront the Redbrands at the Sleeping Giant, read: The Sleeping Giant is a ramshackle taproom at the east end of town. Four human ruffians linger on the covered porch
to move on, strangers. Give us your stuff, and be on your way.”
Continue the insults and baiting as long as you like. The Redbrands attack in a round or two if the characters don’t. Neither side is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
First Séance The investigator running the séance explains that they plan to use the spirit board in area 3 to contact the spirits to learn why they linger here. The investigators invite the party to
investigators are pleased with the progress and eager to contact the same spirit again. They encourage the party to continue their exploration of the house with the spirit’s words in mind, but they don’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
a forgotten grave, yet exude the feeling of an unvoiced scream. If the characters are traveling in Vistani wagons, they can continue on to the village of Barovia (area E) without incident. If the
back. If the characters linger in the woods, they hear a lone wolf howl far off in the forest. Each round, one more wolf adds its voice to the howling, with the sound getting progressively closer to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
can escape. If they join the battle instead, Iymrith uses her frightful rage. If one or more characters continue to harass her, she focuses her attention on Harshnag while using her legendary actions
(specifically her tail attack and wing attack) against the characters. Harshnag quickly becomes annoyed with the adventurers’ refusal to leave. If they linger in area 6 for more than 2 rounds, Harshnag
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
’ unexplored corners, so even powerful demons don’t linger in these tunnels. Whitemarsh. Vile offal drips from the bottom of the Firehive and collects on the ground below. This boggy wetland has become a
behemoths with freakish powers emerge from Whitemarsh. Most such beings flee Xulregg or are captured and sacrificed to Aurnozci, though a few have been allowed to live and serve the Caged Worm as honored guardians.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
host civilizations might linger in whatever ruins remain, preserving the civilizations’ stories so their lost people might live on. Roll on or choose a result from the Guardian Naga Lore table to
outright if their compensation doesn’t match the danger they face.
To distinguish between Waterdeep’s different groups of guardians, keep this handy mnemonic in mind: the Guard guards the walls while the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
hint at ways to escape the Domains of Dread. Consider the following possibilities when developing your perspective on the Dark Powers: Amoral Guardians. The Dark Powers are a group of powerful beings
. Undying Remnants. The Dark Powers are all that remain of a multitude of vanquished evil deities and demigods. Traces of their power linger in amber sarcophagi scattered throughout the Domains of Dread
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
who dwell in the forest. After conversing with the characters, the weretigers encourage the party not to linger in their territory; then they depart. Dukha makes no apologies for hiding his true nature and encourages the characters to continue their search for the riverine Tinjhorna atop the falls.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
might linger at the river’s edge. Perhaps adventurers seek to help such a lost soul pass on to the Underworld, or they might offer to pay for passage if a spirit shares valuable information with them. In
consists of twisting crypt halls that hold no bones, bodies, or other remains—only dust and guardians. These halls give way to a second sanctuary filled with somber funeral music—though there are no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, murder is less common but remains a threat. Long-time residents know to travel in groups after dark. Those looking to earn a few coins sometimes linger outside of taverns, hiring out as escorts for
serial murderer Alhasval Drenz, the Whitkeep Whistler, still stalks the city, possessing innocents to continue her unmatched killing spree. This adventure posits a third possibility: that the presence of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
vast open grave. In that horrific landscape, vile magical effects linger, and monsters mutate into even more foul and horrible creatures. Magical effects continue to rain upon the land as storms that
never dissipate. Stories speak of living spells—war magic that has taken physical form, sentient fireballs and vile cloudkills that endlessly search for new victims. And angry ghosts continue to fight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, murder is less common but remains a threat. Long-time residents know to travel in groups after dark. Those looking to earn a few coins sometimes linger outside of taverns, hiring out as escorts for
serial murderer Alhasval Drenz, the Whitkeep Whistler, still stalks the city, possessing innocents to continue her unmatched killing spree. Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus posits a third possibility
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
ten arrows for each one to keep the creatures from scaling the walls. Spread Far and Wide Gnolls never set up permanent camps, though they might linger for a few days at the site of a particularly great
to spawn more gnolls. In this manner, gnolls replenish their ranks before wandering off in ragged bands to continue their rampage. Kill from a Distance Almost every gnoll carries a bow scavenged from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
that square). The characters continue to move, one square at a time, awakening skeletons and defending themselves until they navigate their way across the dunes to safety, or slay twenty or more
juggernaut begins combat 240 feet from the party. Once the skeletons are defeated, the Skull Dunes pose no further threat to the characters. Avoiding the Skull Dunes The skeletal guardians of the Skull
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Mournland Environment The arcane energies that caused the Day of Mourning and that linger in the remains of Cyre are mysterious and unpredictable, so they can be the cause of any bizarre magical
a few hundred feet to as much as five miles. Travelers who linger in the mist suffer a growing sense of claustrophobia and despair. It’s easy to get lost in the impenetrable fog, and some travelers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
had their glass smashed and their candles stolen, and the smells of salt air and excrement linger as you pass by rows of run-down buildings. On the corner of Zastrow Street and Fillet Lane is a shop
spell out “Old Xoblob Shop.” If the characters check out the shop, continue with “Old Xoblob Shop.” If they don’t, they find the tavern without further incident; see “The Skewered Dragon” below. Old
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
of the Orzhov Syndicate. They have been dead for centuries, but they refuse to let go of the fortunes they amassed in life. Addicted to power and prestige, these patriarchs continue to dominate the
of damage the target takes)
1/day each: sanctuary, spirit guardians (at 4th level)
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the ghost fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
who linger because they are cherished and who in turn seek to protect and guide the people of their community. Though it’s possible for undying to appear anywhere, it is rare for them to manifest
person
3rd level (3 slots): daylight, dispel magic, spirit guardians
4th level (3 slots): banishment, divination, guardian of faith
5th level (2 slots): dispel evil and good, flame strike (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Lord for his bounty. While most sea elves have forgotten the name Habbakuk, they faithfully continue this annual pilgrimage. Though the Wash changes chaotically, the sea elves swim to the shrine
themselves with the water there before proceeding deeper into the shrine. Altar Guardians. If a character comes within 10 feet of the altar without having washed themself in area C3 within the last 24
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
mountains and succeed on a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check, the soldiers invite the characters to camp with them for the night. On a failed check, the soldiers dismiss the characters and continue their
who want to raise the hatchlings as mounts or guardians (and who are willing to brave the dangers of training them). Each egg fetches up to 500 gp from an interested buyer.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
spanning a firelit chasm.
The southeast chasm is described in area E12. A dozen fire temple cultists bunk here, but only four Eternal Flame guardians (see chapter 7) are present when the characters
fighting taking place outside the immediate vicinity. An efreeti aided by one razerblast and two Eternal Flame guardians (see chapter 7 for both) drives a salamander and three azers, forcing them to work
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
supposed subtleties and ruses. Often it’s better put the target to the torch, then sift through the ashes afterward. Eternal Flame Guardian Eternal Flame guardians are dullards fascinated by the power
ties), Vanifer uses a lair action to cast one of her spells, up to 3rd level, without using components or a spell slot. She can’t cast the same spell two rounds in a row, although she can continue to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
intent of making it linger in the area and perform an act related to its associated emotion. The effect lasts 24 hours. The following list notes some of the most common emotional echoes, where they tend to
. Those who find these mystical sites might bathe or drink from the pools and temporarily gain a measure of the waters’ magic. All manner of protectors or covetous guardians might lurk around these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. Many reptiles escaped into the garden, but some still linger here. Two deadly, bipedal lizards captured from another world dwell here. They have short horns, mottled hides, and spiny frills. The
round until it reaches the chamber’s 10-foot-tall ceiling. Stairway. Characters who continue descending the stairway arrive at a card-locked door on the level below. This door, which requires a green
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
characters enter, continue with the following: Apart from a fallen kobold statue that blocked the door, this room contains only four beds. Each is covered in torn sheets, its straw mattress crawling
executed when the attack was done to provide permanent undead sentries. The shadows currently linger in area 12, but they move under the door into this area to attack if the characters make any noise or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
end that spell, so you might not want to take them and keep the spell going instead, so as to continue benefiting from the cold damage it delivers. How does barkskin work with shields, cover, and
: blade barrier
cloudkill
cloud of daggers
Evard’s black tentacles
forbiddance
moonbeam
sleet storm
spirit guardians
Reading the description of any of those spells, you might