more some with only aloud from for leader

Gnoll Vampire

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

gnolls. Their noses can’t stand the scent of perfumes, and their ears can’t abide words spoken aloud in Celestial. They don’t cast reflections in mirrors unless they want to. Unlike

gnolls found an icy cleft on the edge of the Reghed Glacier and hid there for the winter. To keep their leader alive, the other gnolls allowed Tekeli-li to eat them one by one, yet his hunger would not

Star Spawn Seer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

often encountered as the leader of a cult dedicated to one or more Elder Evils. Usually, the seer is the only cult member that grasps the full extent of the horror the cult is venerating. The seer

aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil Blessings Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those

Getting Started

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

outside the cave, read the following boxed text aloud to begin: Torches illuminate this stinking cave. A horrendous racket of discordant voices echoes within. The voices appear to be singing—quite

badly. The “music” emanates from the boss’s room (area D4), where off-key goblins commemorate their leader in song. The singing continues for 1 minute, then ends with a din of celebratory yips.

Fighting the Lizards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

stopped to rest, giving the party the chance to catch them. As the characters come upon the lizardfolk, use the following read-aloud text to set the scene: Ahead of you, the sound of murmuring and hissing

addresses the fifty or so of his fellows, and they scatter, performing the tasks of setting up camp. A larger, bestial-looking lizardfolk moves closer to the leader, as if waiting for directions

Getting Started

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

mouths and their respective elements. Share that map with your players. To begin, read the following boxed text aloud: You pass through a dense forest of gnarled trees with grasping roots, the woods

this flooded cave. 1+ C: Nothic Lair A former wizard turned monster studies in this makeshift lab. 1+ D: Goblin Lair A gang of violent goblins throw a raucous party for their leader. 1+ E: Ogre Lair A

2. Unhappy Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

with weapons drawn and cannot be surprised. If the adventurers get a chance to hear the cultists talking, use the following read-aloud text to portray that conversation: A severely damaged ship leans

do more exciting work elsewhere. They might offer to kill the current leader and put the workers in charge, or they might come up with a totally different plan. Whatever the party’s tactics allow the

11: Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

, and offering counsel in matters of ethics and morality. When the characters arrive at the temple, read the following boxed text aloud: The interior of this tall building has a lofty, majestic

named Ivlis, but she recently departed the keep on a long-anticipated pilgrimage. Hazem Ameen Fazzir Human Priest Stat Block: Curate This spiritual leader offers counsel and healing

Battlefield Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

gate. When the party arrives on the scene, the battle is already underway. Read the following boxed text aloud: The din of battle echoes from the palisade as you approach. Through the rain, you see

the line, alarm bells ring out across town! Read the following boxed text aloud: A man stumbles through the mud, his eyes wide with terror. You recognize him as Jack Torver, the owner of Leilon’s

A Town Meeting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

this point because the town guards sent up a warning that someone or something was invading Leilon. When the adventurers approach the settlers, use the following read-aloud text to describe the scene

the Growler is ostensibly the leader, the council votes on major issues, so the Growler can be overruled if Merrygold and Valdi agree on a different plan.

Sanctum Showdown

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

.” The mind flayer fanatics psionically charged the crystal and used it to telepathically communicate with Ruxithid as well as store important messages for him. After the message plays aloud, the

pieces. The Sawplee Goblins. Although Ruxithid was their leader, the Sawplee goblins aren’t particularly loyal to him. Ruxithid ruled through fear and put the goblins into harm’s way for his own selfish

5. Garden of Welcome

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

hunt in their own expeditions outside the grove. Their mound lies at the center of an obscene garden. Yestabrod. Mutated by Zuggtmoy’s spores, the circle leader has become an abomination. No longer

that hint that it might once have been a myconid. “Welcome, travelers.” The aberrant myconid’s voice gurgles and spits as it speaks both aloud and in your minds at once. “Are you here for the

Gnoll Vampire

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

. Their noses can’t stand the scent of perfumes, and their ears can’t abide words spoken aloud in Celestial. They don’t cast reflections in mirrors unless they want to. Unlike normal vampires, gnoll

Reghed Glacier and hid there for the winter. To keep their leader alive, the other gnolls allowed Tekeli-li to eat them one by one, yet his hunger would not abate. Auril came upon the starving, half

Area Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye

no clues related to the ghost in this room. To regain its identity, the ghost must hear its full name: Chanelle Hallwinter. If a character speaks this name aloud within 20 feet of the ghost, the

Persuasion) check. On a successful check, a character learns one of the following pieces of information: Cult Leader. The cult’s leader is Zalryr, who is conducting a profane experiment in the ritual

Neverdeath Catacomb Locations

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

sentence when reading aloud: Stone stairs descend from Hallix Mausoleum to a large subterranean chamber with stone coffins sitting on sturdy shelves. Part of the west wall has collapsed, creating an opening

labeled “Healing Use Only.” C7: Fountain Room If the characters minimized the water pressure in area C8, omit the first sentence when reading aloud: Rusted pipes run along the walls and ceiling, and

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

encounter the following four Gnawbones druids in the lair: Argina Therrow. The leader of the Gnawbones is a tall, thin human in her late sixties who covers herself in green body paint to honor

Companions of Mithral Hall. Ammalia Cassalanter is a human dressed in rich finery. She is a powerful enchanter and noble living in the city of Waterdeep. C12. Map Room Read the following boxed text aloud

Star Spawn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil Blessings

leader of a cult dedicated to one or more Elder Evils. Usually, the seer is the only cult member that grasps the full extent of the horror the cult is venerating. The seer’s goal is to tap into vast

Ruins Locations

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

approach the dragon; they’ve been spying on the dragon from afar, trying to gauge Venomfang’s demeanor and needs. When the characters approach this area, read the following aloud: Debris is strewn about the

anyone and prefer to be left alone. The leader is an ambitious young man named Favric, who hopes to rise through the ranks quickly by earning the allegiance of the green dragon in area U7. His fellow

Fortress Level 1

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Fortress Level 1 The following locations are identified on map 6.1. Modify the read-aloud text as necessary to account for the movement of the sahuagin around the fortress. Map 6.1: Sahuagin Lair

leader of a party of adventurers from the Hold of the Sea Princes, sent by the Prince of Monmurg to investigate the strange goings-on in the former lizardfolk lair. He and his companions were equipped

Areas of the Sanctum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

the brazier. The brazier casts a fireball spell (save DC 15) centered on itself whenever a creature in the room speaks the words “green flame” aloud. Once the brazier has cast this spell, it can’t do so

fisticuffs atop the table. Zhents. Two female lightfoot halflings — Havia Quickknife and Mookie Plush — believe that Manshoon is the rightful leader of the Zhentarim. They serve him fearlessly, and will

Briny Maze Locations

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

leader, Varakkta, but Varakkta’s lucky strike impaled the intellect snare on her greatsword, pinning it to the wall. Varakkta was blasted backward by the psychic combination of the intellect snare’s

the tome aloud. If Jomlus sounded out the words, Klaudel believed he would understand them. When this, too, failed, Klaudel assumed that Jomlus was simply mispronouncing the text. He worked with

Areas of the Earth Temple

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

while arguing with himself and tittering at a series of black jests he only partially shares aloud. If the characters pass themselves off as Black Earth cultists, he assumes they brought him a new

, she gladly shares the following information: The leader of the earth cult is a medusa named Marlos Urnrayle. He lairs in a cavern to the northeast. A staircase to the south leads down to an ancient

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

Yusdrayl does. I’ll take you to meet Yusdrayl, our leader, if you make nice. You’ll get safe passage, if you promise to make nice. Maybe if you promise to rescue our dragon, Yusdrayl will make nice to you

sitting on the throne is the kobolds’ leader, Yusdrayl (see appendix B). Two elite kobolds (7 hit points each) guard her. Those who come to Yusdrayl’s chamber can talk to her; she is hostile only if

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