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Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
Multiattack. The cerberus makes two bite attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit
as an action, freeing itself or a creature within reach from the rock on a success. The rock has AC 17 and 10 hit points, and it is immune to fire, poison, and psychic damage.Thought to be a lesser
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
and the ally isn’t incapacitated.Multiattack. The cerberus makes three bite attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach
action, freeing itself or a creature within reach from the rock on a success. The rock has AC 17 and 20 hit points, and it is immune to fire, poison, and psychic damage.Three-headed cerberi dwell
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Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
), but doesn’t gain access to the user’s knowledge, features, or proficiencies.
Freeing a creature trapped inside the armor first requires defeating the armor’s automatic defenses
. Freeing the user first requires defeating the armor’s automatic defenses (as above). A creature in stasis does not make Charisma saving throws to break the armor’s control.
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
to draw your anger or ridicule. You can get away with minor criminal offenses, such as refusing to pay for food at a restaurant or breaking down a door at a local shop, if no legal authorities witness
in different troupes, which allows for the possibility of a widespread network of contacts.
Roll twice on the Rakdos Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Rakdos Contacts table
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize information on destruction and
that specializes in a type of eel favored by a local topaz dragon is “haunted,” and shipments of the eel vanish every time the ghost appears.
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Legends claim that a gauntlet imbued
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize information on destruction and creation, whether abstract or
of eel favored by a local topaz dragon is “haunted,” and shipments of the eel vanish every time the ghost appears.
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Legends claim that a gauntlet imbued with divine power rests in a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
advantageous approach to dealing with them.
Sapphire dragons watch for signs of Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin
population, but the galeb duhr are causing trouble for local miners.
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Two Lolth cultist;cultists seek a magical relic that attracts giant spider;giant spiders, but the relic’s resting place has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
-character if the players enjoy those kinds of scenes — and the franchise could even set up a job fair for potential employees at a local market or tavern. If the characters have made any allies or hired
help the players get excited about designing and selecting their franchise upgrades. Some players might focus on mechanics, while others enjoy the creativity of dreaming up how a franchise headquarters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
outsiders to Akharin Sangar to supplement the city’s guard during the festival. The group in power trusts that competent adventurers from outside the city will have no connection to the local revolutionary
factions. Midnight Sun. An ally of the characters has received permission to visit Akharin Sangar and witness a periodic event in which the moon shines like the sun. This ally asks the characters to escort them on a scholarly or religious expedition.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Character Hooks Consider the following ways to involve characters in this adventure: Ancestor’s Invitation. A character’s relative or associate is a local official who lives in Djaynai. This contact
’ previous exploits, high-ranking Djaynaian officials request the characters share their expertise. Lore Masters. An ally in Djaynai or someone who recently visited the city has heard talk of unusual sightings
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
irritated when disturbed. But anyone who can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize
dragon’s wrath.
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A fishery that specializes in a type of eel favored by a local topaz dragon is “haunted,” and shipments of the eel vanish every time the ghost appears.
4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
campaign. For example, a character who draws the Knight card might meet a warrior along the side of the road, in a tavern, or even trapped in a dangerous dungeon; by freeing the warrior, the character earns
ways to interpret the effects and keep the players in suspense. For example, a beloved ally might come to hate a character who draws the Rogue card, and that ally might conceal their hatred for several
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
source of ideas. The Villain table suggests an archetype along with an organization; consider both as as possibilities. A local crimelord could be tied to House Tarkanan or the Tyrants instead of
baron
2 An eccentric noble (Aurum)
3 A local crimelord (Boromar Clan)
4 A nefarious necromancer (Emerald Claw)
5 A sinister cultist (Dragon Below)
6 A misguided paladin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
against a creature if at least one of the cerberus’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
Actions
Multiattack. The cerberus makes two bite attacks.
Bite. Melee
the hardening rock. A creature can make a DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check as an action, freeing itself or a creature within reach from the rock on a success. The rock has AC 17 and 10 hit points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
on rope-slung chairs, but nothing beyond what they can carry can pass.) Bargewright Inn fell under Zhentarim influence a few years ago. Any member or ally of that faction can find a discreet welcome
, poisons, and certain magic. Reason to Visit. Thaelond is the local leader among the Zhentarim and a key contact for characters with a connection to that faction. It’s also where two side treks, “The Long Road” and “New Management,” start (see chapter 6).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
role. Under certain circumstances, however, the cult could act as a short-term patron or an ally for an adventuring party. This section offers suggestions for adventures involving the cult, followed by
manner of misfortunes and societal ills. Even people with no ties to the Heralds of the Comet begin shunning the characters. The hierophant’s rhetoric escalates until the local populace is ready to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin’s knowledge of occult phenomena to track the influence of the Far Realm
of psychic forces has begun to affect the local fauna in strange ways.
Sapphire Dragon Lairs
Sapphire dragons make their lairs in enormous caverns and complex tunnel systems. As they grow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
valuable are permitted to approach his camp. Arkhan believes he can use the Hand of Vecna to unlock the means of freeing Tiamat from her prison in the Nine Hells, but only if the hand doesn’t kill him
can also use a bonus action to call forth Asojano, a chimera lairing in the depths of the colossal dragon skull. This evil monster in the service of Tiamat considers Arkhan a friend and ally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
to Ezra, an aloof god who embodies the Mists (as detailed at the start of this chapter). With no domain-spanning organization, the church serves largely as a formalization of local superstitions
willingness to peer into others’ minds mean that many fear them just as much as the villains they oppose. Cells of the Ulmist Inquisition might be found within any domain and often ally with the Church
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
“Old White Death” The white dragon Arauthator haunts the Sea of Moving Ice like an avenging wind. Personifying the brutality and savagery of his kind, Arauthator is a solid ally of the Cult of the
Mountain, but he maintains a number of smaller lairs among the icebergs that drift with the seasonal tides in the Sea of Moving Ice. One of these is known as Oyaviggaton (“island of eternity”) by the local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the aboleth found a perfect location to hide the kraken — a sunken temple to the west of the district, known to the locals as Landgrave’s Folly. Sgothgah quickly established mind control over a local
enslavement and telepathy, Sgothgah forged an alliance with the cultists, always taking care to conceal its true identity. The cultists knew Sgothgah only as “the Whisperer,” and they quickly came to regard their hidden ally as a powerful messenger of Tharizdun. To this day, only Mr. Dory suspects the truth.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
“Old White Death” The white dragon Arauthator haunts the Sea of Moving Ice like an avenging wind. Personifying the brutality and savagery of his kind, Arauthator is a solid ally of the Cult of the
Mountain, but he maintains a number of smaller lairs among the icebergs that drift with the seasonal tides in the Sea of Moving Ice. One of these is known as Oyaviggaton (“island of eternity”) by the local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the dragon to provide a distraction, allowing the character to move to a safer location or use a class feature that relies on an ally being near the dragon (such as Sneak Attack). What Can Vellynne Do
charges sparingly. She can also focus her efforts on clearing the streets of innocent bystanders and coordinating the party’s actions with those of the local militia. (As she likes to say, “It’s a weak
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. But anyone who can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize information on
.
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A fishery that specializes in a type of eel favored by a local topaz dragon is “haunted,” and shipments of the eel vanish every time the ghost appears.
4
Legends claim that a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
flesh out your encounter in these ways, go right ahead and finish your creation. Otherwise, take a look at the following sections for some basic advice on adding flavor elements to the simple mechanics
1 Has a rival; wants one random ally to suffer 2 Is abused by others; hangs back, betrays at first opportunity 3 Is worshiped; allies will die for it 4 Is outcast by group; its allies ignore it 5 Is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
mastermind 17–18 Humanoid raider or ravager 19 Humanoid under a curse 20 Misguided humanoid zealot Adventure Allies d12 Ally 1 Skilled adventurer 2 Inexperienced adventurer 3 Enthusiastic
commoner 4 Soldier 5 Priest 6 Sage 7 Revenge seeker 8 Raving lunatic 9 Celestial ally 10 Fey ally 11 Disguised monster 12 Villain posing as an ally Adventure Patrons d20 Patron 1–2 Retired adventurer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
built in his forge, nor does he reveal that it has a planetar trapped inside it. Bel also fails to mention that the nine adamantine rods are the keys to unlocking the device and freeing the planetar
.
Tactical Edge (Costs 2 Actions). Roll a d6 for Bel. The number rolled on the die is subtracted from the next attack roll made against Bel or an ally of his choice within the next minute.
Summon Ice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
realization that he no longer has any hope of defeating Strahd or freeing the people of the vampire’s damned realm. The Mad Mage has forgotten his name and the world whence he came. In fact, he doesn’t
know his old friend Elminster of Shadowdale. If Mordenkainen isn’t the party’s ally as foretold in Madam Eva’s card reading (see chapter 1), he declines to join them if asked. With his wits restored, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
2 An area of reputedly haunted hills is the domain of a copper dragon, who takes advantage of local legend and trickery for amusement and to deter intruders.
3 A copper dragon is found half
tendencies.
2 The head of a local thieves’ guild is a young copper dragon who delights in tales of daring thefts and skims the best stolen art objects as tribute.
3 A young copper dragon needs aid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, and they are designed to be wiped clean at a moment’s notice if discovered by local authorities. The Sharn office of the King’s Citadel is in Andith Tower in the Ambassador Towers district. Though a
other divisions of the Citadel. Sometimes they recruit local talent, often under false pretenses, to help them accomplish their missions in foreign lands. Allies. By their nature, espionage agencies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
unlock the Companion. Freeing the planetar trapped within the Companion denies Zariel her latest prize — the city of Elturel — and makes her look inept, which is the best Bel can hope for. Gargauth The
, Gargauth has left itself an easy out. The only consequence for harming an ally under the terms of the contract is the contract’s immediate negation — leaving Gargauth free to do whatever it sees fit. The pit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
local defenses. Mayor Raven asks for the characters’ and Darrett’s help organizing the evacuation, tasking them with the following: Help her inform the villagers of the situation by collecting everyone
system. The mechanism can be broken down in two hours, freeing up vessels for one hundred people. Battle Plans Early in the afternoon, Cudgel returns to Vogler. She shares the following information
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
hands, or perhaps they send you to the palaces of their enemies as envoys of peace. In exchange for loyalty and discretion, your patron is a powerful ally whose favor bestows far more than gold. Types
benefit enormously from the fruits of their ambition. Roll or pick from the Aristocrat Types table to determine what kind of noble you serve. Aristocrat Types d6 Aristocrats 1 Local Lord. Convinced
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
you takes on the illusory appearance of a beautiful forest glade.
The first time an ally you can see takes damage as a result of failing a saving throw, you take the damage instead of them.
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do not share your alignment.
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As a bonus action, you cause yourself and a willing ally you can see to swap positions by teleportation.
Whenever you roll a 1 on a d20 roll, you and an ally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
shining swords, and their dragon ally breathed fire. Local tales include stories of heroes who stood against the dragon to protect their herds or fields during past rampages, but according to their
local leaders, they’re quickly directed to Catacus (see “Nature Lovers”), Javek and Vara Horn (see “Traditionalists”), or Ginder Nanik (see “Merchants”). If the characters are more interested in talking