matters some with only arrived for for level

Omin Dran

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Strike"} damage of the same type dealt by the weapon. Fey Ancestry. Omin has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put him to sleep. Spellcasting. Omin is a 9th-level

spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bless, command, divine favor, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): enhance ability, hold

K'Tulah

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Spellcasting. K’Tulah is a 4th-level spellcaster. K’Tulah's spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Spellcasting

"} to hit with spell attacks). K’Tulah has the following druid spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, produce flame, shillelagh 1st level (4 slots): entangle, longstrider, speak with

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

spell. Spellcasting. Baba Lysaga is a 16th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting

"} to hit with spell attacks). Baba Lysaga has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash, fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): detect magic

Avarice

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

of frost with 10 charges (see “Actions” below). Spellcasting. Avarice is a 10th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14; +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6

, message, minor illusion, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, magic missile 2nd level (3 slots): flaming sphere, knock, scorching ray 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell

Ezmerelda d'Avenir

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Special Equipment. In addition to her magic armor and weapons, Ezmerelda has two potions of greater healing, six vials of holy water, and three wooden stakes. Spellcasting. Ezmerelda is a 7th-level

following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): protection from evil and good, magic missile, shield 2nd level (3 slots

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.) Orzhov Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip friends, guidance 1st

’t think of anything to look forward to. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Wealth. I will do whatever it takes to

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Spell Level Spells Cantrip dancing lights, spare the dying 1st entangle, ray of sickness 2nd protection from poison, ray of enfeeblement, spider climb 3rd

. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Stoicism. All of us are part of the cyclical march of nature, which will continue with

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

all of them.) Dimir Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip encode thoughts, mage hand 1st disguise self, sleep 2nd detect thoughts, pass without trace

d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My true guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Control. I like pulling the strings. (Lawful) 3 Secrets. I collect secrets and never

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Spell Level Spells Cantrip fire bolt, produce flame 1st compelled duel, speak with animals, thunderwave 2nd beast sense, shatter 3rd conjure animals

.] Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Clan. My clan is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Anarchy. No person or law or custom can tell another what to do. (Chaotic) 3 Nature.

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

are added to all of them.) Selesnya Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip druidcraft, friends 1st aid, animal friendship, charm person 2nd animal

for understanding the complexities of life. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Harmony. Nothing is more beautiful than

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.) Azorius Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip

. 8 I never change my mind once it’s made up. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Order. The law is meant to ensure

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.) Boros Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip fire bolt,

are gifts of the angels. 8 I pace when standing and fidget incessantly when forced to sit. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Spell Level Spells Cantrip fire bolt, vicious mockery 1st burning hands, dissonant whispers, hellish rebuke 2nd crown of madness, enthrall,

guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Hedonism. Death comes for everyone, so take as much pleasure as you can from every moment of life. (Neutral) 3 Creativity. I strive to

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

.) Simic Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip acid splash, druidcraft 1st detect poison and disease, expeditious retreat, jump 2nd alter self, enhance

in my communication. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Change. All life is meant to progress toward perfection, and

Shemshime's Bedtime Rhyme

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Shemshime’s Bedtime Rhyme Shemshime’s Bedtime Rhyme An Adventure for 4th—level Characters Written by Ari Levitch Developed & Edited by Michele Carter Shemshime’s Bedtime Rhyme has been gathering

dust on its shelf in Candlekeep for over six hundred years. The children’s book arrived at the library in unceremonious fashion, though the same could not be said of its courier. Yowen Pilt, a

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.) Izzet Guild Spells Spell Level

Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Creativity. Half the world’s troubles come from stodgy thinking, stuck in the past. We need innovative

1. Entrance to Arcturiadoom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

1. Entrance to Arcturiadoom These caverns lie at the end of the worm-bored tunnel leading down from level 13. 1a. Worm Tunnel The bore worm on level 13 wanders down here occasionally, looping around

formations fill a smaller cavern to the southeast (area 1b). The two drow mages are males named Hulziin and Yrrprek. Each wears a cloak pin bearing the insignia of House Freth. They arrived here shortly

House Freth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

are likely to be hostile. Shadowdusk Emissaries Two low-ranking members of the Shadowdusk family (see level 22) arrived at Spiderwatch Keep a few days ago, claiming to be emissaries from Shadowdusk

House Freth From their dark bastion, the leaders of the house strive to keep their enemies, House Auvryndar (see level 10), from conquering the Troglodyte Warrens (level 11). Leading the effort is

Zombie Resurgence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Zombie Resurgence If the adventurers did not fight the zombies when they first arrived on the island, the zombies cause trouble later. After the characters have spent some time at the cloister, they

“Shipwreck” below). More Zombies If the characters defeated the zombies when they first arrived on the island, you can use this encounter at any point during the adventure to add a little extra combat

9. Closed Chambers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

9. Closed Chambers What use Xonthal put these rooms to is unknown. Empty when the cultists arrived, they were quickly repurposed as barracks. Bedrolls scattered about show that between four and six

cultists use each room. The teleporter on this level is located inside a circular chamber with a closed door. The door and the walls of the room are made of thin, unpolished steel. The door swings

Through the Radiant Citadel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

. By the time the characters defeat the refraction of Ilvaash, they are already a good level to tackle that adventure. If you send the characters on this adventure, Gwyn Oresong receives a message from

investigating extraplanar matters. She believes that the owner of Atagua’s Sarire sugar mill is wealthy and will reward the characters for their aid.

Book of the Raven

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Book of the Raven Book of the Raven An Adventure for 3rd—level Characters Written by Christopher Perkins Edited by Kim Mohan The Book of the Raven arrived at Candlekeep, fittingly enough, by way

Omin Dran

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

matters of business, feckless in matters of love, and hopeless in games of chance. Omin is also often accused of being one of the Masked Lords of Waterdeep, though this bit of fancy earns little more

4 (1d8) damage of the same type dealt by the weapon. Fey Ancestry. Omin has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put him to sleep. Spellcasting. Omin is a 9th-level

9. Closed Chambers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

9. Closed Chambers What use Xonthal put these rooms to is unknown. Empty when the cultists arrived, they were quickly repurposed as barracks. Bedrolls scattered about show that between four and six

cultists use each room. The teleporter on this level is located inside a circular chamber with a closed door. The door and the walls of the room are made of thin, unpolished steel. The door swings

Special Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

is always cast at its lowest possible level and can't be cast at a higher level. If a monster has a cantrip where its level matters and no level is given, use the monster's challenge rating. An innate

require some explanation. Innate Spellcasting A monster with the innate ability to cast spells has the Innate Spellcasting special trait. Unless noted otherwise, an innate spell of 1st level or higher

Special Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

is always cast at its lowest possible level and can’t be cast at a higher level. If a monster has a cantrip where its level matters and no level is given, use the monster’s challenge rating. An innate

require some explanation. Innate Spellcasting A monster with the innate ability to cast spells has the Innate Spellcasting special trait. Unless noted otherwise, an innate spell of 1st level or higher

Arriving at the Grove

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Though the characters don’t know it yet, a drow scout patrol arrived in Neverlight Grove ahead of them, anticipating that the escaped adventurers might seek shelter among the myconids. Unfortunately for

, their pursuit level remains unchanged, as Ilvara waits to hear from the missing patrol. The drow pursuit resumes when the party leaves the grove. See chapter 2 for more information.

Other Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Other Inhabitants No other living creatures dwell in Araj, but the tower features a number of magical inhabitants the adventurers might interact with. Each level of the tower has a permanent unseen

, moldering foodstuffs, and chains and manacles embedded into the walls in some of the tower’s rooms. Vizeran dismisses any questions about such matters, but Grin Ousstyl confides to the characters that

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

with goblins for at least as long as humans have worked with dogs and horses, and in goblin society those two animals serve similar purposes. Family Matters A goblin tribe is organized in a four

. The goblin can cast a randomly determined 1st-level wizard spell once per day. Intelligence is its spellcasting ability. Booyahg Wielder. This goblin found a magic item (a necklace of fireballs, a

Not-So-Dead Wizard of Thay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

the lowest level (area P16), because this room’s magic can transform an illusory creature or object into a real one (within limits). The simulacrum thinks it can use the rune chamber to turn itself

, Dzaan’s simulacrum is ecstatic. Finally, some potentially helpful living creatures have arrived! The simulacrum will bargain, befriend, threaten, or do whatever else it thinks might work in order to get

The Canopic Being

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

The Canopic Being The Canopic Being An Adventure for 13th—level Characters Written by Jennifer Kretchmer Developed & Edited by Scott Fitzgerald Gray & Christopher Perkins In this adventure, the

player characters investigate the disappearance of a Candlekeep sage and disrupt the plans of an ambitious oracle bent on domination. The Canopic Being arrived at Candlekeep nine months ago, wrapped

The Oozing Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

forced to find a means of escape. Complicating matters, part of the maze belongs to a forgotten temple that now serves as the lair of servants of the demon lord Juiblex. THE OOZING TEMPLE: GENERAL

hours of air. Characters who are at rest and not undertaking activities such as moving or fighting consume half as much air. Once half of the breathable air is consumed, the characters suffer one level

Running the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

adventure, and if your group is a hack-and-slay gathering, they will be unhappy! Only high-level characters stand a chance of surviving, but every player who braves the tomb will have the experience

here simply assumes that the expedition has arrived at the site of the Tomb of Horrors. After relating the salient features of the “Legend of the Tomb,” you may fill in whatever other background is needed to get the characters to the site.

Grand Cemetery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Grand Cemetery Before the characters search for Grand Duke Ravengard in Elturel’s cemetery, they should advance to 6th level. As the characters approach the cemetery, read the boxed text below to

Zariel, used the dark energy of the Companion to raise the city’s dead as his minions. At the same time, a magical effect in the ossuary level beneath the cemetery’s chapel gave demons access to an

14. Shrine of Laduguer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

planetar, whom they admire. Those who refuse to accompany the arcanaloths are left behind as Aximus and Exekarus proceed to area 23b to inform Fazrian that visitors have arrived. Obedience to Fazrian is

all that matters to Aximus and Exekarus — at least until someone convinces the arcanaloths to switch allegiances. The arcanaloths’ attitude toward the characters is indifferent at the start, though the

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