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Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
portfolios revolve around fair commerce. Standing 12 feet tall, they are lanky blue beings who dress in elegant robes and have elongated heads and long, spindly fingers.
Mercanes conduct most of their
ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: detect magic, light
1/day each: dimension door, invisibility, mage armor (self only)Mercanes are the mysterious, magical creations of one or more deities whose
Magic Items
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
’s arm or leg falls asleep, but not as painful.
While attuned to a spelljamming helm and sitting in it, you gain the following abilities for as long as you maintain concentration (as if
;mercanes (both described in Boo’s Astral Menagerie), typically sell a spelljamming helm for substantially more than it cost to make. How much more depends on the market, but 7,500 gp would be a reasonable demand. A desperate buyer in a seller’s market might pay 10,000 gp or more.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Mercane (p. 37) The mercane’s creature type has been changed to “Celestial.” The first paragraph of the mercane description has been replaced with the following: Mercanes are the mysterious, magical
creations of one or more deities whose portfolios revolve around fair commerce. Standing 12 feet tall, they are lanky blue beings who dress in elegant robes and have elongated heads and long, spindly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
robes and have elongated heads and long, spindly fingers. Mercanes conduct most of their business in Wildspace and the Astral Sea. To a mercane, commerce can take many forms, from the trading of goods
Mercane Mercanes are the mysterious, magical creations of one or more deities whose portfolios revolve around fair commerce. Standing 12 feet tall, they are lanky blue beings who dress in elegant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
bears a collection of dusty flasks and beakers. The table is draped in cobwebs and obviously hasn’t been disturbed in a long time. The paraphernalia is meant to distract viewers from the polymorph trap
spell lists can tell that those are the spells being researched, though neither spell can be learned from these incomplete scribblings. Sounds of battle in this room can be heard by the hobgoblin guards in area 25, who investigate if alerted. (They approach from the east.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
) was not alerted earlier, it awakens and attacks as soon as either double door opens. It can enter the mausoleum. When the characters open a door, read the following: Before you is a sixty-foot-long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
of the cavern, which contains the following: Crystal Stalactite. A 10-foot-long crystal stalactite hangs above a pit filled with silvery mist. Encased in the stalactite is Arbez, a male githyanki gish
to the Astral Plane.
3b. Surlock’s Watch Crystal Stalactite. A 10-foot-long crystal stalactite hangs above a pit filled with silvery mist. Encased in the stalactite is Surlock, a male githyanki gish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
fall back to take a long rest before dealing with the leaders of an attacked community allow the creatures time to make preparations. Alerted monsters reinforce cleared rooms with forces previously
. SUNLESS CITADEL OVERVIEW
A dragon cult that valued privacy and defense built the Sunless Citadel on the surface long ago. All record of the cult’s name has vanished, though various sources believe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
sitting in it, you gain the following abilities for as long as you maintain concentration (as if concentrating on a spell): You can use the spelljamming helm to move the ship through space, air, or
least one can pay to acquire a spelljamming helm.
Wildspace merchants, including dohwars and mercanes (both described in Boo’s Astral Menagerie), typically sell a spelljamming helm for substantially
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
carpets draped across a frame of whale ribs, and stands 8 feet tall, 20 feet wide, and 30 feet long. The bottoms of the walls drape down onto the ground, leaving no gaps underneath. The tent has no
possessed numerous items stolen from the Arcane Brotherhood, some of which defied his understanding even after decades of study. Second, Arauthator had long sought to help his mate Arveiaturace overcome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
carpets draped across a frame of whale ribs, and stands 8 feet tall, 20 feet wide, and 30 feet long. The bottoms of the walls drape down onto the ground, leaving no gaps underneath. The tent has no
possessed numerous items stolen from the Arcane Brotherhood, some of which defied his understanding even after decades of study. Second, Arauthator had long sought to help his mate Arveiaturace overcome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
collapsed, but the planet generates enough heat on its own to keep it from freezing. When the sun collapsed, dohwars and mercanes (both described in Boo’s Astral Menagerie) evacuated thousands of creatures
shelters among the bones. Shattered Sphere Smoky gray shards of crystal, each one a mile thick and hundreds of miles long, float in the outermost regions of Doomspace. These shards are all that remain of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
or at the end of a long rest. Roll a d20 and consult the Whorlstone Tunnels Encounters table to determine what, if anything, they encounter. Whorlstone Tunnels Encounters d20 Encounter 1–10 No
when only two dretches remain; if it succeeds, the cultists in area 14 are alerted. Replace any subsequent demon pack random encounter with 1d4 derro (see appendix C). Flumph This creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
characters don’t silence the tieflings quickly, the Fiends in areas W5, area W6, and area W7 are alerted. Through doors to the southwest are a pantry and washroom. If a character dies in the castle
were alerted by noise in area W3, they cast darkness before the characters enter. Otherwise, read or paraphrase the following when a character enters the room: This chamber is dominated by a sculpture of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
adventurers’ arrival, add that individual to the forces arrayed here (one bandit captain, six bandits, and two doppelgangers). Once alerted, these forces gather in area 6a and wait for the
Waterdavian nobles clad in decorative plate armor.
Bones and Broken Staff. Lying at the base of the central statue are the bones of a long-dead hobgoblin and a white wooden staff broken in half.
Carved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, calling them in when it suits them — often with interest. Rivalries exist between kingpins, and their territorial borders shift constantly. As long as these internal feuds don’t disrupt Guild
assault, though. As the Flaming Fist rarely comes to the district, the Guild has long operated with impunity. In recent years, though, the interference of vigilantes and hired adventurers has been on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, calling them in when it suits them — often with interest. Rivalries exist between kingpins, and their territorial borders shift constantly. As long as these internal feuds don’t disrupt Guild
assault, though. As the Flaming Fist rarely comes to the district, the Guild has long operated with impunity. In recent years, though, the interference of vigilantes and hired adventurers has been on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
perils.
15. The Cold Stream If the characters take the steps down from area 10, they emerge into a narrow tunnel with a subterranean stream flowing across it. The stairway twists and turns a long way
crude plug made of mud and wattle. A successful DC 10 Strength check is required to pull it open. If alerted by the sounds of battle, the troglodytes on the far side secure the door, increasing the DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Boarding the Sea Ghost How long it takes the characters to reach the ship depends on what arrangements they have made beforehand. If, for example, it is arranged that the guard members, once they
, whether the watchers on the ship are alerted to possible danger (a previous incorrect response to the signal), and whether the characters have taken all precautions to conceal their approach. Between the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
” below. 29. River Cavern This long, narrow cavern is half-filled with an underground river, flowing along at a rapid pace. A narrow ledge on the north side overlooks the river. A bridge of stone spans
; there’s no danger in crossing it. Watery Peril. At the west end of the cavern, the ceiling lowers to meet the surface of the river. Any creature swept past this point by the current is trapped in a long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
heard by the orc in area 4 and then attempt to flee to area 3. See the “Mountain Door Defenses” sidebar. If the archers are alerted to the party’s presence, they open fire on intruders on the ledge and in
area 4 fire at any exposed characters in area 1 if they have been alerted by the sentries. Wark and Thark flee through the door into area 3.
Round 3. Wark and Thark cross the rope bridge in area 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
that succeed on the saving throw against the explosive runes take half damage and don’t fall. In either case, all creatures in area A2 are alerted to the intruders’ presence. A2: Prayer Hall An
Navid’s cell of the Ashen Heirs. Characters can enter this area via the front door or the windcatcher tower above its 20-foot-high ceiling. If the characters have not alerted the anarchists to their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
identifies the tracks as those of a Large reptilian creature with four feet and a long tail. The tracks lead away from the hard stone of the ledge to the north (where they can’t be seen) and into the water
the southeastern shore of the lake, Nightscale is dozing on her hoard on the island (area 53). The dragon is immediately alerted to their presence if the characters make noise, carry light sources, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
surprise the cultists if they sneak up on them after silently opening the door from area E1. If combat ensues here, any monsters present in areas E3 and E4 are alerted to the battle and arrive after
). The vestige appears as a bloated, drowned death knight with horribly long arms. Its Longsword attack is replaced with the following attack: Ghoulish Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. They are happily chatting together. Noise in area A1 prompts Marliza to investigate. A3. Corridor Dormitory More like a wide corridor than an actual room, this long and crowded space is occupied by six
jackalwere Korvala sits at the desk in her humanoid form: a woman with brown skin, sun-streaked brown hair, and piercing hazel eyes. If she has been alerted to the characters’ presence by the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the doors to access the causeway and enter the marsh. The sahuagin guards in area 1 are overconfident; they don’t keep a close eye on the causeway. As long as the characters approach the doors quietly
open by a character who makes a successful DC 18 Strength (Athletics) check. 13. Slave Pen If the characters look into this room from the other side of the gate, read: A long, narrow room stretches
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
successful one. The sound of a triggered glyph is audible throughout the cavern and the palace. Alerted to the presence of intruders, Zox awaits them in area 7c. Illumination. The palace interior is
perils of Undermountain. Having lost all track of time, he doesn’t know how long ago his companions perished or how long he’s been by himself. Zox has no interest in joining another adventuring party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
characters reach this area without making any sound, they find a single cult fanatic stationed at the stairs. If alerted to the characters’ intrusion (such as by combat in area B1), the fanatic flees
Chapel If Lord Viallis has been alerted to the characters’ presence, three cult fanatics are at the bottom of the north stairs watching for anyone approaching from area B4. These cultists hide along
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
for giants. Only the first floor and part of the second floor remain intact, the higher floors having collapsed long ago. The rubble left from this collapse surrounds what’s left of the keep.
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hide behind them. If they keep watch, the characters can take a short or long rest here without being disturbed. If the characters use Zikran’s Zephyrean Tome to consult with Gazre-Azam, the djinni
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
darkness. The subterranean citadel, though impressive, seems long forgotten, if the lightless windows,cracked crenellations, and leaning towers are any indication. All is quiet, though a cold breeze
succeeds on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. 5. Secret Pocket This pocket chamber is damp and cold. The skeletons of three long-dead archers slump against rubble-filled arrow slits along the east and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
continue to kill—these “invasive species” that disturb Onyari’s plants. Duskwalker will let the characters pass so long as they promise not to disturb the trees. The treant refuses to aid the characters
taken great delight in Onyari’s destruction and seeks to punish any who would reclaim the city. If alerted to the party’s presence by noise from area P2, he conjures a water elemental and hides underwater
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
deals to the dragon in return, and how much time the dragon spent at that town. Adjust the dragon’s timeline and the extent of the damage as you see fit. The Dragon Flight Times table shows how long it
. Bremen’s militia puts up a good fight, reducing the dragon’s hit points by 5. Target 9: Targos Speaker Maxildanarr’s network of spies throughout Ten-Towns alerted him to the dragon shortly after its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
warehouse and its activities are perfectly legitimate. D3. Loft This area is used for long-term storage. Many of the crates here are in a kind of legal limbo; their owners have ether forgotten about them
alerted by the skum guarding the crane or by a noisy opening of the grate above, they’re prepared for trouble and can’t be surprised. Otherwise, they’re napping or loafing in the water, so they’re
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
to kill the creature in the pit or enslave it. If the aboleths have been alerted to the approaching characters (including if the glyph in area L1 was set off), they retreat to opposite corners of
already monstrous to behold, with oily, dark green flesh, 20-foot-long arms, and a ravenous mouth lined with hundreds of dagger-like teeth. Its enormous eyes are surrounded by an aura of red energy, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
long ago. The door at the east end of the hall opens into a collapsed room also filled with rubble. O6: Kitchen Next to a small pantry door, a fire burns in the kitchen’s hearth. Above it, several large
mosaics that have crumbled with age.
This parlor serves as a barracks for Dragon Army troops not on patrol. Eight Dragon Army soldiers (see appendix B) are resting here. If they haven’t been alerted