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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
operate up and down the Sword Coast and throughout the North. Most are small-scale operations that employ a dozen to a hundred folk who offer security services, hunt monsters and brigands, or go to war in
sort looking for a fresh start and a new family among the bold Bloodaxes.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, PersuasionTool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
party, The adult bears chase down fleeing prey. The young bear remains in the cave. area 4 1 stone giant The giant pursues fleeing enemies but otherwise remains here. area 5 2 stone giants The giants
pursue fleeing enemies but otherwise remain here. area 6 1 stone giant If the giant hears the roc screeching in area 2, it investigates. Otherwise it remains here. area 9 2 stone giants, 16 mountain
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
room, they can spot one or both grells by succeeding on a Wisdom (Perception) check contested by the monsters’ Dexterity (Stealth) checks. The grells are hungry and eagerly pursue fleeing prey. They have no treasure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
them excavate the location. One of the last people from Candlekeep to depart from the grippli trading post reports that the place has been overrun by frogfolk fleeing their village, which was invaded by
a second group of yuan-ti. These monsters are vicious and cruel, the exact opposite of the earlier visitors.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of a terrifying weapon? Is it war or endless throngs of monsters? Was the disaster somehow manufactured? Is there a cause behind it? Is there a place that was somehow spared from the disaster? What
parts of society have collapsed? Are most common people trying to ride out the disaster, or are they fleeing in search of safety? Who is taking advantage of the disaster? Are they normal people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
halls and slew all they could catch. Fleeing his enemies, Durgeddin led the destitute remnants of his clan in search of a new home. After years of wandering, the dwarves discovered a great cavern system
battle, various creatures have occupied the stronghold and used the place as a base for their raids. At other times, the caverns have lain empty except for the mindless and bloodthirsty monsters that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
D&D world, as well as the one who reads (and sometimes also writes) the adventure and describes what happens in response to the characters’ actions. The DM plays monsters. The DM plays the monsters
adventures, like the prisoner in the goblin lair or the innkeeper in town. Who should be the DM for your gaming group? Whoever wants to be! The person who has the most drive to pull a group together and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
, which use it to attack any potential threats. Use the statistics for the oaken bolter (from Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes) and the kobold inventor (from Volo’s Guide to Monsters). 3 The characters’ tunnel
collecting ore to fuel the monastery’s engines. If the prisoners are rescued, they can supply some knowledge of the monastery before fleeing the mountains.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
and burned. The farmers need seeds and plant cuttings from Grolantor’s Larder to replant their fields, but monsters from the Dinosaur World Encounters or Megafauna World Encounters table (see chapter
a massive feast ritual. Giants, gnolls and creatures from the Hill Giant Encounters table (see chapter 3) stand between the captives and freedom. Safe Haven The characters travel with refugees fleeing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
13. The warren contains the following: Rust Monsters. A rust monster gorges on scrap metal in each of the squares marked R on the map.
Central Chamber. In the heart of the warren is a 30-foot-wide
, 40-foot-long, 10-foot-high chamber containing four dead hobgoblins. Ten lava children (see appendix A) hide in the walls and emerge to attack anyone who enters the room.
The rust monsters tend to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Interesting Locations The Anvil was once The Golden Anvil, House Ghallanda’s flagship inn in Sharn. Now it’s faded and forgotten, but it still has traces of its former glory. There’s a few gaming
Eastbridge. It’s popular with the local gnolls and is the best place to find Daask soldiers, though not all monsters in the region have ties to Daask. The Crooked Cat is home to dozens of cats, and this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
pass unseen make them skillful spies and adept at fleeing danger. Imps sent to surveil other creatures relate what they discover to their masters, but they frequently omit important details or cast
take over bands of weaker monsters, or they might pose as helpful spirits and trick influential individuals into pursuing nefarious ends. I can tell you what I know, but wouldn’t you rather I tell you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
located in the southwest corner of the room. See the “General Features” section for more information on secret doors. Developments No monsters or villains are found in this area, but the ruffians in
this area and two are defeated, the last ruffian might reveal the secret door by fleeing in that direction. Treasure The satchel hidden in the cistern is waterproof and contains a potion of healing, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Monster Manual, they use traps, ambushes, terrain, allied monsters, and any other advantage they can squeeze out of their environment. Essentially, the only way kobolds can win is not to play fair
a sick or weak kobold who is otherwise unable to contribute to the tribe’s needs. Using hit-and-run maneuvers, fleeing between attacks to better or more secure vantage points. Often their goal is to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
opportunity to introduce a smaller objective that moves the quest forward. Encounters during the trip might see the adventurers accosted by enemies determined to steal the relic, or by monsters that are
character might try to bribe enemies rather than fight them, or chase after a fleeing enemy to see where it goes. Players who ignore objectives will have to deal with the consequences, which is another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Monster Behavior The attitudes, motivations, and behavior of the monsters in an encounter help determine how a social interaction plays out (and whether it might erupt into combat) and influence the
“Nonplayer Characters” section of chapter 3 to flesh out the details of that individual’s personality and aims. For a group of nameless monsters, you can decide on a personality based on the monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
monster, a villain with lackeys, an assortment of monsters, or an evil organization. Whatever their nature, the antagonists should have goals that the heroes can uncover and thwart. Familiar Tropes
might defeat that villain. Something for All Player Types As outlined in the book’s introduction, players come to the gaming table with different expectations. An adventure needs to account for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
disappeared in the area. 11 Slay a dragon or some other challenging monster. 12 Discover the nature and origin of a strange location or phenomenon. 13 Pursue fleeing foes taking refuge in the dungeon. 14
a destination without being seen by the villain’s forces. 5 Stop monsters from raiding caravans and farms. 6 Establish trade with a distant town. 7 Protect a caravan traveling to a distant town. 8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
therefore expect many encounters to include various kuo-toa, look for opportunities to include different monsters that might serve as guards, pets, or allies to the kuo-toa. Include a variety of hazards
, random encounters can serve a variety of useful purposes. Create Urgency. Wandering monsters encourage characters to keep moving and to find a safe place to rest. (Sometimes you can create a sense of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
injured or unconscious characters. A guidance counselor at Strixhaven, Professor Sharpbeak was overseeing the orientation activities, but the mass of fleeing students prevented her from responding to
incident—but sadly, not an unheard-of one, since strange monsters often find their way onto campus. Still, it’s nothing to worry about. Before she goes, she reaches into her bag and gives each character 1 platinum piece, thanking them again for their help and welcoming them to campus.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
equal to half the distance traveled (use a d8 to determine direction: 1 north, 2 northeast, 3 east, and so on). If the party is on the floor of the rift and fleeing from pursuing monsters, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
plays the monsters and villains in the adventure, choosing their actions and rolling dice for their attacks. The DM also plays the parts of all the other characters who the adventurers meet, including
charge of the game. Choosing a Dungeon Master Who should be the DM for your gaming group? Whoever wants to be! The person who has the most drive to pull a group together and start up a game often ends up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
adventure by willfully going in a different direction. If you feel like you’re keeping up your end of the bargain but your players aren’t, have a conversation with them away from the gaming table. Try
invite the player to search for it while you and the rest of the players continue the game. That player’s character essentially steps out of the game for as long as it takes. Monsters don’t attack the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
aren’t, have a conversation with them away from the gaming table. Try to understand what hooks would motivate their characters, and make sure the players understand the work you put into preparing
out of the game for as long as it takes. Monsters don’t attack the character, and the character takes the Dodge action in combat until the player rejoins the group. This solution allows the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
line in search of food. The baboons can be placated by tossing each of them a day’s supply of food. Otherwise, they attack, fleeing once their numbers are reduced by half. Blood Hawks These bright red
uncut gemstone (10 gp). Dimetrodons If the characters are traveling near the shore, they see 1d4 dimetrodons (see Tomb of Annihilation or Volo’s Guide to Monsters) wallowing in shallow pools of water
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
giants, stone giants, frost giants, fire giants, cloud giants, and storm giants. Besides these, creatures such as ogres and trolls are giants. Humanoids are the main peoples of a fantasy gaming world
almost uniformly evil, are the races of goblinoids (goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears), orcs, gnolls, lizardfolk, and kobolds. Monstrosities are monsters in the strictest sense--frightening creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
terrifying monsters and lets the characters and Melchis deal with this threat.) Stage 1 ends when Melchis and the characters row a launch ashore. Stage 2. Melchis leads the characters into the jungle
are territorial and aggressive but Indifferent, and they won’t pursue a fleeing party. 19 A band of humans, including a Warrior Veteran and eight Warrior Infantry, watch the party. They are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
this way, even monsters that can’t be bribed or coerced can be useful to a beholder, making its lair a confusing zoo of hostile beasts. Although each use of the charm effect lasts only an hour
, repeated uses over time against the same target tend to wear down a creature’s will, creating a docile servant. Paralyzing Ray Outside combat, the paralyzing ray is most often used to restrain a fleeing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Forgemaster, the smith most skilled at working with the Everfire. When one Forgemeaster died or another surpassed his or her ability, leadership of Sundbarr changed hands. So it was until the fleeing
remnants of Ascalhorn were pursued to the citadel’s doorstep some time later. Then the Forgemaster of Sundbarr aided the humans in fighting off the demons and other monsters that chased them. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
wake from a prophetic nightmare with a fresh scar. Have a threat characters are fleeing appear ahead of them. Make candles gutter, paintings cry, animals whisper curses, or gigantic eyes peer through
characters are thinking, feeling, or fixating on. Detail the ways objects could be used violently, words could be lies, and shadows could hide monsters. Ask players what they think is the worst possible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
15. Temple of Dumathoin This huge chamber has been sculpted to resemble a cavern with a 30-foot-high vaulted ceiling. 15a. Nave Monsters. Eight duergar plus their leader, a half-shield dwarf, half
in pursuit of fleeing creatures. If the characters defeat the golem or lure it away, any duergar in the temple seize the chance to approach the black basalt doors and inspect them more closely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
A way of getting from one plane to another A way for spells and monsters that use the Astral Plane and the Ethereal Plane to function Once you’ve decided on the planes you want to use in your
planes, it’s a good idea to stick to that model. Create one simple trait that players notice, that doesn’t create too much complication at the gaming table, and that’s easy to remember. Try to reflect the philosophy and mood of the place, not merely its physical characteristics.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
items to feed to the zone’s monsters. If such interlopers can’t provide credible reasons for their presence, the wight orders the helmed horror to attack. Glyph Key. The wight has a glyph key attuned
-Threat Monsters” above). Each creature sits atop a different bone mound, and they all attack when it becomes clear that the characters have not brought food. Bone Piles. These 1-foot-high piles of bones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
enter the area. The quaggoths drop to the floor or crawl down the walls to attack intruders they don’t recognize. 12d. Giant Lizard Pen Monsters. Ten docile giant lizards are tethered to iron spikes
the first sign of trouble, Talabsyn untethers the nearest giant lizard and tries to escape on its back, fleeing to her family’s fortress by the safest route while the males cover her escape. If her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, frightening away monsters. Horses are bred and trained here, rich Waterdhavians maintain secluded estates in the hills, and farmland is plentiful. Stands of dark duskwood and spruce trees are everywhere. In
nobles, Amphail is a member of the Lords’ Alliance and enjoys the protection of Waterdeep’s city guard. The lord warder also hires adventurers from time to time to take care of pesky bandits and monsters