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Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
acts on Soth’s initiative but immediately after his turn. Absent any other command, the skeleton tries to kill any non-Undead creature it encounters.
Spellcasting. Soth casts one of the following
but then rose from the ashes as an Undead horror. In his cursed castle, Dargaard Keep, Soth long ignored the ruined world, but the Dragon Queen’s summons has called his evil forth once more
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
and ears. Birds and other flying creatures are absent from the skies and occasionally found trapped in webs.
Within 1 mile of Arasta’s lair, webs fill all 10-foot cubes of open space, so long as
Armor of Spiders (Mythic Trait; Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If Arasta is reduced to 0 hit points, she doesn’t die or fall unconscious. Instead, she regains 200 hit points. In
Monsters
Divine Contention
earned her nickname from her habit of gnawing on old kills, and is often seen with a mangled corpse hanging from her mouth. Other dragons rarely remain in Kryptgarden Forest for long, because
uses this lair action again or when the dragon dies.
A wall of tangled brush bristling with thorns springs into existence on a solid surface within 120 feet of the dragon. The wall is up to 60 feet long
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
with a mangled corpse hanging from her mouth. Other dragons rarely remain in Kryptgarden Forest for long, because Claugiyliamatar drives them out.
Claugiyliamatar rarely meddles in the affairs of small
surface within 120 feet of the dragon. The wall is up to 60 feet long, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15
Ancient Green Dragon
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Basic Rules (2014)
is up to 60 feet long, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. A creature that fails
game are strangely absent, hinting at the presence of an unnaturally hungry predator.
If the dragon dies, the rodents and birds lose their supernatural link to it. The thickets remain, but within
Adult Green Dragon
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to 60 feet long, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. A creature that fails the save
strangely absent, hinting at the presence of an unnaturally hungry predator.
If the dragon dies, the rodents and birds lose their supernatural link to it. The thickets remain, but within 1d10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, your group might play as long as no more than one person is absent. If two or more people can’t attend a session, consider playing a short adventure with different characters, and perhaps a different Dungeon Master, or bring out a favorite board game.
Absent Players When one of your players is absent, what do you do with that player’s character? Consider the following options: Fading into the Background. Have the character simply fade into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
granted the city its freedom, absent the support and infrastructure of the state. To this day that remains the case, though the dwindling People’s Council of Saint Ronges has long since learned its lesson
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the den (such as if the guards at area Z2 are absent or dead), the werewolves assume hybrid form. Kiril sends three werewolves up the mountainside to area Z8 to enter the den from above while he and
the remainder of the hunting party make their way deeper into the den. Development As long as Kiril lives, the characters can’t negotiate with the werewolves. If Kiril dies and the characters have the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
apparent point of entry. Tall, wide windows encompass the bottom level of the tower, absent only upon the gatehouse side. A circle of open stalls rings the tower’s foundation where it meets the rock. Above
. They are likely to know of the characters’ approach long before the party arrives. The knights’ reaction depends on how the party chooses to enter the spire. Peaceful visitors who approach openly are welcome. Those who sneak in or assault the spire meet the full defenses of the keep.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
return to the lower deck (area C8). The characters finish a short or long rest on the ship. The next time the characters show themselves on the main deck, the harpy confronts them: A terrifying monster
: If the characters have already reduced the harpy to fewer than half its hit points, it might flee. If the characters claimed the treasure from the crow’s nest while the harpy was absent, it might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
characters wishing to share a companion, the companion accepts a new caregiver at the end of a short or long rest. Because a companion’s proficiency bonus and hit points depend on their caregiver’s
caregiver who is charmed can still command their companion, but they can’t command the companion to attack a creature who charmed them. Incapacitated or Absent Caregiver If a companion’s caregiver is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
? What if your campaign is set in a version of our own world’s history? The World Is New. What if your world is new, and the characters are the first of a long line of heroes? The adventurers might be
city to another. Gods Inhabit the Land, or Are Entirely Absent. What if the gods regularly walk the earth? What if the characters can challenge them and seize their power? Or what if the gods are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
fortress-like and glowering tower, it has been upgraded with more delicate fashions of architecture since the return of its long-absent owner. Mirt has quite a history with Durnan, the proprietor of the
— also known as Piergeiron’s Palace, and still called that by elderly and long-lived citizens (including many elves). Though not quite as large as the castle, the palace is far more comfortable and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
with a religious teacher. Goals of the Selesnya Despite the growing tensions that now grip the world, in the long view of the Selesnya Conclave, not much has changed. Ravnica is troubled, but Ravnica
has always been troubled. The Living Guildpact is absent, but the Guildpact comes and goes. The Worldsoul has not changed, nor has the will of Mat’Selesnya: the conclave’s main goal is to grow, as it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
your coin of decisionry and cast two votes. Absentee Ballot Starting at rank 2, if a member of your franchise party is absent, you gain their vote and can decide quite confidently how they would have
voted. In addition, if a vote is ever taken while you are absent, you can call for a recount and add your two votes to the final voting result. Coin of Decisionry Starting at rank 2, your coin of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the absent dwarves. They defaced statues, tore down altars, and carved obscenities into the sacred tablets. Anything of value, such as silver or mithral trim, gold icons, and hallowed weapons, has
been completely scavenged. Rebuilding Faith Shield dwarf priests have begun the long task of rebuilding, revitalizing, and restoring the Iron Tabernacle to its former glory. The area is vast, and its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
lectern, reading a book (see “Treasure”). If Azbara is absent, Rath Modar might mistake the characters for cultists. If the characters play along and attempt to gather information from the Red Wizard
Wall of Ice Between two windows is a 35-foot-long, 20-foot-high section of icy wall that vanishes for 1 minute when touched. Beyond the wall is an outdoor landing platform. If he is outmatched, Rath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
joined the pantheon’s ranks so long ago that their foreign origins are lost in antiquity. Dead and Resurrected Gods Over and over, mourning bells have tolled for some of the deities of the Realms. Gods
. Yet, as recent events have borne out, a god who is gone might not remain absent forever. More than a few supposedly dead gods have returned and amassed a new body of worshipers. Indeed, the legends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Cave Locations The cave’s chambers and tunnels were hewn from solid rock by dwarves long ago. The berserkers carry torches to see where they’re going. Characters without darkvision must rely on their
dragon wyrmlings named Gelym and Tyzar curl up together in the eastern part of the cave. They attack any creature that enters their den. The stone chute is 25 feet long, roughly hewn, and steeply
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
allowed the Cataclysm to devastate Krynn. Soth perished during the Cataclysm but then rose from the ashes as an Undead horror. In his cursed castle, Dargaard Keep, Soth long ignored the ruined world, but
within the sphere, becomes a skeleton under Soth’s control. The skeleton acts on Soth’s initiative but immediately after his turn. Absent any other command, the skeleton tries to kill any non-Undead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
its sleeping area with marvelous tapestries, and adorning itself and its sanctum with powerful magic items. Its fear of conspiracies is merely dormant, though, not absent. From time to time it is
that establishes a clear hierarchy from the top to the lowest underling. As long as a lieutenant’s operation runs smoothly, the Xanathar doesn’t object to methods or micromanage day-to-day activity. When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
connects to ancient, long-forgotten ocean waters. A zonot is a distinct Simic habitat with its own culture and ecosystem, as well as a leader called a Speaker. The Speakers of all nine zonots form the
exist in a fragile ecosystem in which the slightest imbalance can have cascading effects. With an absent Living Guildpact failing to maintain the balance, only catastrophe can result. The Simic must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
are all taking steps to protect civilization against the giants’ depredations. Krowen knows that giants and dragons have a long history of conflict, and he suspects that the dragons might somehow be
nearby festhalls. There is a 50 percent chance that Revil is absent when the characters arrive, in which case he returns after 1d4 hours. The stairs leads up to a secret door that opens inside a large
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
“Treasure”). Rath Modar If Azbara is absent, Rath Modar might mistake the characters for cultists. If the characters play along and attempt to gather information from the Red Wizard, roleplay it out
two windows is a 35-foot-long, 20-foot-high section of icy wall that vanishes for 1 minute when touched. Beyond the wall is an outdoor landing platform. If he is outmatched, Rath Modar turns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
warped by her presence, which creates one or more of the following effects: Spiders and insects within 1 mile of Arasta’s lair serve as her eyes and ears. Birds and other flying creatures are absent
from the skies and occasionally found trapped in webs. Within 1 mile of Arasta’s lair, webs fill all 10-foot cubes of open space, so long as the webs can be anchored between two solid masses (such as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
A Long History (in Brief) “There shall come a time when our city and its deepwater bay shall grow in fame and fortune across many realms and many worlds. Folk shall know of Waterdeep, our City of
children with long sticks. Ahghairon’s wise rule is celebrated on the first day of Eleasis, which has come to be known as Ahghairon’s Day. For more about this day, see “City Celebrations.” Many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
halls are empty. The council chamber’s door stands ajar, and its guard is absent. Though the room usually buzzes with conversation, everything is silent.
In the council chamber, the characters find
he’s buying time for Lord Soth, Caradoc converses with the characters for as long as he can, sharing the following information: He’s Caradoc, a Knight of Solamnia. No, of course the Knights of Solamnia
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, lacking space to store these unwanted things in the manor, moved them to the family crypt beneath the house. There they lie now, largely forgotten. Not long after, shantytown residents in the Outer
, which patrons often rub for good luck, is as shiny as the day it was made. The Helm and Cloak has long attracted idealistic sons and daughters from patriar families. For generations, these young
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, lacking space to store these unwanted things in the manor, moved them to the family crypt beneath the house. There they lie now, largely forgotten. Not long after, shantytown residents in the Outer
, which patrons often rub for good luck, is as shiny as the day it was made. The Helm and Cloak has long attracted idealistic sons and daughters from patriar families. For generations, these young
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
of uniforms here. A8: Cirque Maladomini Cirque Maladomini performs here for the enjoyment of all. Hour-long performances occur here once every four hours. Each show presents a mix of tiefling
tiefling performs a one-handed handstand, while another twirls a flaming hoop, and the third plucks a banjo. During performances, the tieflings and the animals are all absent. Wooden Chest. The wooden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
), in the guise of Zardoz Zord (absent if he’s marshalling the Day of Wonders parade; see “Special Events”) Margo Verida, a female Amnian human bard (see appendix B) Khafeyta Murzan, a female Mulhorandi
nimblewright serves Jarlaxle as a servant, and it obeys its master’s commands without question. Absent orders, it attacks anyone who discovers the trapdoor in the floor (see below). Secret Doors. Any character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
council are absent, so the warden lets visitors use the spare rooms. Council Members. These three members of the Absolution Council are at Revel’s End: Councilor Voss Anderton. Voss represents the city of
corner tower. Characters can speak quietly with a prisoner without being noticed from the tower. R12: Meeting Room This room holds a large, rectangular table with a single chair on one long side and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
council are absent, so the warden lets visitors use the spare rooms. Council Members. These three members of the Absolution Council are at Revel’s End: Councilor Voss Anderton. Voss represents the city of
corner tower. Characters can speak quietly with a prisoner without being noticed from the tower. R12: Meeting Room This room holds a large, rectangular table with a single chair on one long side and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
chamber when they’re not hunting (25 percent chance of being absent when characters arrive). The bugbear wears a crown of antlers on his head to enhance his frightening appearance. Balsag considers all non
.”
What is the Gulthias Tree? “It’s beautiful, no? It lives, though it looks dead. In an age long past, someone staked a vampire on this very spot. The stake took root. And so grew the Gulthias Tree