mechanus some with openly advice from for loud

Upper Tavick's Landing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Upper Tavick’s Landing With its restrictive laws and aristocratic pride, Upper Tavick’s Landing is openly hostile not just to street crime but to any display of violence, loud noise, and even

Roleplaying Phandalin NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

and what they want. You don’t need to be an actor or stand-up comedian to get good drama or humor out of your NPCs, but if you want to ham it up, here’s some advice: Relax. Don’t worry about

, and television. Adjust the volume as appropriate. An NPC can be loud, soft-spoken, or something in between. Keep the game moving. Let the players steer the interactions with the NPCs. The characters

Cyric

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

claims to be heresy. Their Prince of Lies isn’t a twisted madman, but a god of dark majesty who proves that, ultimately, all bonds between folk corrupt and wither away. Cyric’s church works openly in Amn

has risen o’er this court” might be spoken as a warning that intrigues and infighting have gotten out of hand in a noble household; and married couples know to seek advice from others if “a Dark Sun shines through the window” in their relationship.

Mount Ironrot Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

characters, but the leader responds positively to any aid the characters offer, such as advice or adventuring supplies. Conceptopolis Mercy Pilgrims’ Problems At first, Mercy speaks vaguely about the

pilgrims’ goals. If the characters offer aid or helpful advice, Mercy talks about the pilgrims’ expeditions to ruined colossi. Mercy then tells the characters that the pilgrims have been extracting

Merchants' Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

depart with scowls on their faces. The characters’ timely arrival makes Zitembe predisposed to help them. If he’s approached for aid or advice in tracking down the Soulmonger, Zitembe’s first reaction

brothers and sisters of Sune; those who score 10 or higher are offered friendly advice on how to improve their presentation; and those who score 9 or less are greeted with sad, sympathetic looks and

55. Unkh's Tomb

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

slide open to reveal chambers strewn with minotaur bones — ten chambers in all. One of these chambers has a hallway at the back of it leading to area 56. Advice from the Spirits Any characters

inhabited by the spirits of I’jin or Kubazan receive advice when entering this area: Fickle I’jin suggests waiting for the sarcophagus to turn gold before trying to open it. (Gold is I’jin’s favorite color

Blade Bazaar

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

, including valuable advice on routes to Blingdenstone (see chapter 6) and the Wormwrithings (see chapter 12). Droki Attentive characters can spot a curious figure darting between the stalls and shops of the

“Themberchaud’s Lair”), but if the characters pursue the courier openly, he flees for the West Cleft District. Pursuing characters quickly lose sight of the derro as he vanishes into the crowd. See “Finding Droki

Astral Blights

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

last night by a loud crash. According to the smith, a crystalline vine burst out of the ground and punched a hole through the roof of his neighbor’s bakery. “Must be divine punishment for the bad pies

players that the characters can’t eliminate all the blights and should consider a different course of action. Head to the Docks. If the characters heed Elaina Sartell’s advice and head to the docks, run

Type

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

, while others are imbued with sentience and capable of independent thought. Golems are the iconic constructs. Many creatures native to the outer plane of Mechanus, such as modrons, are constructs shaped

a monster, including when you apply a template to it, might change its challenge rating. For advice on how to customize creatures and calculate their challenge ratings, see the Dungeon Master’s

The Dark Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

. Malyk is associated with rebellion because when a wild mage’s true nature is revealed, the individual often has no recourse but to openly attack others and create chaos. Most other drow vie to receive

, or who have no chance to rise in rank, can beseech Selvetarm for prowess in battle without suffering any shame. Anyone of high standing or who hopes to attain high standing shies away from openly

Wyrmheart Mine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

the occupants are noncombatants. Unless some loud disturbance has awakened them, the kobolds sleep piled atop one another on mounds of reeds that are infested with small lizards and other vermin

capes made of scaly dinosaur hide dyed bright red. When the kobolds have tribute for Tinder or need the dragon’s advice or approval, they send their fawning, groveling emissaries to this ledge

Cragmaw Castle Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

. The lowest check is the DC for the goblins’ Wisdom checks to notice the party. Developments If the goblins spot the characters (or if the characters approach openly), the goblins shoot arrows from

safe. Developments Any loud noises here attract the attention of the goblins in area 7. One goblin comes to investigate the disturbance. If it doesn’t return, or if it spots trouble and sounds the

Cragmaw Castle Locations

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

the characters (or if the characters approach openly), the goblins shoot arrows through the arrow slits. However, they can’t fire directly at enemies who have reached or gone past the broken gate. The

the rubble appears dangerous, the tower is stable and the eastern passage is safe. Development. Any loud noises here attract the attention of the goblins in area C7. One goblin is sent through the

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

.) Ralvald’s Goals. Ralvald is eager for aid and wants the dragon dead. He would prefer that his sister survive, but he understands that her choices might have serious consequences. Advice for Ralvald

. Ralvald is in dire need of advice. He takes the counsel of any characters who seem genuinely invested in his plight. The characters might discuss these options with him: Depart the Lair. If the

Guildhouse Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

north and west. If she sees anything suspicious or threatening, she shouts loud enough to put the rest of the guildhouse on high alert. This bandit carries a key that unlocks the door to area G14

, she shouts loud enough to put the rest of the guildhouse on high alert. This bandit carries keys that unlock the doors to areas G23, area G24, and area G25. Spyglass. The spyglass, which is damaged

Lower Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. Characters can move quietly about the room without waking it. Loud noises cause it to awaken, as do attacks made against it and any attempts to use or disturb the cauldron. Crafty characters who

make any loud noises here and have not yet encountered the jabberwock (see appendix C) in area P22, it awakens and investigates. The jabberwock enters and leaves the palace through the hole in the wall

Red Larch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

openly take power. If bothered by nosy adventurers, Dornan tells them he’s heard stories of a lost treasure and mysterious villains lurking in Tricklerock Cave (see the “Bloody Treasure” encounter in

, but shares what she knows if adventurers she comes to trust ask for her advice. Trouble in Red Larch. Recently, Minny’s adventurous young granddaughter Pell had a frightening encounter with a “ghost

Locations R - U

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Shadowtop Cathedral. If the awakened plants spot a creature openly wearing or carrying the symbol of the Emerald Enclave, the plants move aside to reveal hidden trails. Other creatures searching the forest

characters seeking assistance to wait for the cathedral’s caretaker to return. If they heed the druid’s advice, assume that the caretaker returns at the next dawn. The primary caretaker of Shadowtop

Cottage Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

desperation compels you to enter my home, little darlings?” See “Dealing with Bavlorna” below for advice on how to run an encounter with the hag, keeping in mind the rules of hospitality, ownership, and

listens at one of the doors hears a loud ruckus coming from inside. In this gore-spattered kitchen, a stout figure with a stained apron, iron boots, a crimson cap, and a bloody meat cleaver chases a pair of

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