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Shadar-kai Shadow Dancer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

their enemies from all angles with a flurry of entangling chains that hold fast and corrupt the flesh. When their quarry is helpless, they dispatch it and then loot the corpse for trinkets

incessant echoes of the past. Flocks of raven;ravens that act as the Raven Queen’s eyes and ears darken the skies around it when they emerge from within, bearing her cryptic messages and omens

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the

subsist on this sort of prey and booty for quite some time. War Wagons Orcs pillage and scavenge wherever they go — everything is loot, and loot is always something to be proud of. In order to

10. Guard Tower

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

) that prisoners can move or act unnoticed with a successful Dexterity (Stealth) check contested by the guards’ passive Wisdom (Perception) score. The tower’s upper chamber stores extra arms and armor

for the outpost. Characters who gain entrance to the armory can easily loot it (see “Treasure”). Treasure The contents of the armory include the following: 6 chain shirts 6 suits of studded leather

9. Study and Library

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

as a thief when one of his prize tomes was misplaced. Ilda died not long after Diderius, and her spirit returned here to act as caretaker to his great stores of knowledge. Ilda is not violent except

to those who would steal from Diderius. She manifests when the characters enter this area, demanding to know why they have come and threatening them if they plan to loot the library. If the characters

Life in the Tribe

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

on a raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that

can subsist on this sort of prey and booty for quite some time. War Wagons Orcs pillage and scavenge wherever they go — everything is loot, and loot is always something to be proud of. In order to

Knights: A Breed Apart

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

Tu’narath for the first time. Knights are always involved in important decisions, and it is forbidden to keep secrets from them. They act as commissars and enforcers of Vlaakith’s will. They are the rough

dragons typically serve the githyanki during their younger years. Once a dragon reaches adulthood, it is dismissed and replaced with a younger dragon, taking with it the loot it has accumulated on

Bay of Chult

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

with a blind, milky left eye and a piece of its shell missing. Aremag demands that ships toss treasure into the bay to appease it. Aremag then gathers up the loot and hides it in its lair, which no one

offering is displayed and added to the sack, the dragon turtle roars “More!” until the total reaches or exceeds its minimum. If characters act ridiculous about this — adding only a pittance at a time

On Board The Maverick

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

his enemy is now his friend. Reaching into his hoardsperson living loot satchel, Bracus retrieves the chronolometer and the dimensional loop. He then offers both to the characters in exchange for them

. If Bracus is killed, Szorrulax flees with his living loot satchel and the orrery components at once. If the characters save Bracus, defeat the Six operatives, and force Szorrulax to flee, they gain

The Web Runners

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

notice the adventurers as they approach the Silken Paths and are willing to act as guides and helpers — for a fee, of course. They’ll settle for 2 gp per day each, but Yuk Yuk (who does all the

they’re going and part ways. He might ask for first pick of any loot the party uncovers in the Silken Paths, and will expect and ask for a share of the treasure regardless. Yuk Yuk and Spiderbait each

Stragglers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

minutes, characters can discern that there are four human cultists and eight kobolds in the group. The kobolds and humans distrust each other, and although the cultists act as if they’re the bosses

know some prisoners were taken from the town but not how many or whether they include a half-elf monk. They know the raid was for loot, because they were told to look specifically for gold, gems, and

9. Study and Library

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

master, but was mistakenly banished as a thief when one of his prize tomes was misplaced. Ilda died not long after Diderius, and her spirit returned here to act as caretaker to his great stores of

loot the library. If the characters point out that there’s nothing left in the library to steal, Ilda is overcome by a fit of misery as she agonizes over her failures. A successful DC 14 Intelligence

Stragglers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

minutes, characters can discern that there are four human cultists and eight kobolds in the group. The kobolds and humans distrust each other, and although the cultists act as if they’re the bosses

know some prisoners were taken from the town but not how many or whether they include a half-elf monk. They know the raid was for loot, because they were told to look specifically for gold, gems, and

NPCs as Party Members

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

NPCs as Party Members NPCs might join the adventuring party because they want a share of the loot and are willing to accept an equal share of the risk, or they might follow the adventurers because of

Score can never be raised above its maximum. When other party members act in a manner that runs counter to the NPC’s alignment or personality, reduce the NPC’s Loyalty Score by 1d4. Reduce the NPC’s

Goblin Ambush

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

determine who acts first, second, third, and so on. Keep track of everyone’s initiative count on a piece of paper. When the time comes for the goblins to act, two of them rush forward and make melee

event that the goblins defeat the adventurers, they leave them unconscious, loot them and the wagon, then head back to the Cragmaw hideout. The characters can continue on to Phandalin, buy new gear at

Cult of the Crushing Wave

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

opening and then act to exploit it. This philosophy of pragmatism and opportunism means that the Crushing Wave is the most mercenary of the four elemental cults. Water cultists eagerly seek out rich

prizes and use their ill-gotten loot to develop their schemes. In combat, Crushing Wave cultists excel as skirmishers. They value mobility and opportunism, rarely making a stand in one place for long

Kobold Lair Locations

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

Scene. Read the boxed text aloud. Then say, “Roll Initiative!” to signal the start of combat. Roll once for both centipedes, which act on the same turn. Players React. In combat, the characters and

the centipedes act on their turns. Use the “Combat” section in the D&D Beyond Basic Rules to run this encounter. A4: Common Area This common area contains straw beds and a pile of junk. Five

The Scarlet Sash

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

with scarlet sashes tied about their waists, and assure the characters that they mean no harm. They assume that the characters have come for one of two reasons: either to loot the chalet or to use the

shadow crossing in the graveyard. The wereravens assure them that there’s no treasure to be found in the chalet. If the characters act in a threatening or violent manner, the wereravens assume hybrid

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

he considers revolting necessities. Only a handful of true Cult of the Dragon initiates and officers resides at the castle. All of them are noted in the castle description. They act as overseers and

mere, and they act like it. They are easily confused, however. Under normal circumstances, they attack adventurers on sight, provided the bullywugs had superior numbers. They have grown accustomed to

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

revolting necessities. Only a handful of true Cult of the Dragon initiates and officers resides at the castle. All of them are noted in the castle description. They act as overseers and aides to Borngray

in the immediate area, close enough to respond within fifteen minutes to the beating of the drum in the barbican. The bullywugs already believe themselves to be lords of the mere, and they act like it

The Tortured Tortle Mutiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

finally comes into view, rising atop a rough and dangerous-looking promontory of rock that thrusts up from the beach behind it and juts into the Sea of Swords. If the lighthouse is supposed to act as a

characters might find this loot in a nearby sea cave, along with lots of mundane supplies, if all the smugglers perish. Otherwise, Belle recovers the silk before going back to the Tortured Tortle, but offers

Shadar-kai

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

of Memories, her twisted castle in the Shadowfell. The fortress is a mournful place, filled with incessant echoes of the past. Flocks of ravens that act as the Raven Queen’s eyes and ears darken the

, they attack their enemies from all angles with a flurry of entangling chains that hold fast and corrupt the flesh. When their quarry is helpless, they dispatch it and then loot the corpse for trinkets

Character Advancement

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

. Treasure. Treasure entries detail loot in an area, such as Gold Pieces (GP). Whenever a player character finds gold, give that player Gold Pieces equal to the listed value, which is tracked on

. Read the boxed text aloud. Then say, “Roll Initiative!” to signal the start of combat. Pral gets his own Initiative roll. Roll once separately for the bandits, who all act on the same turn. Players

Keep Locations

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

or all of the four bandits standing on the wall. They pay no attention to people inside the walls who act like they’re supposed to be there. Bluff. A steep bluff of earth and loose rock on the eastern

. Keelboats full of loot and stolen goods off-load their cargo here. The boat tied up right next to the landing is currently empty. The water in the boat basin is about 15 feet deep, although it naturally

Island Locations

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

are full of loot waiting to be claimed. The last ship to visit the island crashed off the coast of the island’s northwest arm. One survivor managed to pull herself out of the frigid water and climb to

have resistance to cold damage. All the ghouls act on the same initiative count. The characters encounter four ghouls initially, with another group of four ghouls appearing each round on the ghouls

Gnome Gods

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

chooses to act pleasant rather than annoying). Forest gnomes believe that they can speak to the animals of the woods and on the wing because Baervan teaches their souls how to do so before they are

appreciation in return. Sometimes the deity reveals itself before giving the gift, and sometimes the item simply appears on the recipient’s pillow or in a loot sack. Typical gifts include a golden

Locations on the Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

held on the morrow they will depart for home with a treaty scroll. This scroll is signed (with a special mark) by the jarl and offers the Lord of the Oni 25,000 gp worth of gems, plus whatever loot

shield is taken down from the wall, that act releases a spear trap that fires straight ahead to a range of 60 feet. The spear has a +10 bonus to hit and deals 10 (3d6) piercing damage on a hit. The trap

Upper Level Locations

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

monks (Medium Commoners) pay little heed to visitors as they prepare batches of fish stew. Characters who loot the kitchen can gather enough supplies to create two sets of Cook’s Utensils. M11: Guest

knew about Ronnom’s crimes, the dragon surely would act differently. Quest Accepted. Should the characters agree to help, Anish tells them that Ronnom and his bodyguards reside on the lower level. If

Fane Locations

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

shield and broken sword), two lizardfolk, an ogre, and a male halfling in the robes of a cleric of Sune, and a female half-elf fighter in battered plate armor. Treasure The harpies have collected loot

. Vanifer has directed Wyx, a simpering nothic, to act as Zegdar’s adviser. Wyx flatters Zegdar so that he does his job and doesn’t become a problem. The rest of the Emberhorns hate Wyx, but Zegdar

Locations on the Dungeon Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

guards at several locations (marked G on the map) whose main function is to act as lookouts in case of incursion from any of the adjoining areas. These orcs will flee into area 19 to warn the others if

they spot trouble. Treasure. The orcs’ scavenged loot amounts to 119 cp, 23 sp, and 45 gp. 20. Troglodyte Cavern A tribe of troglodytes dwells in the central portion of the cavern complex. The group

Roleplaying a Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

magic are dangerous foes and can sometimes overcome pure strength, but never in a straightforward, fair manner; enemies that act that way are maug, and strength alone is maat. Doubt or disagreement

plundered, in the same way that a farmer might look at a rainstorm as a blessing from the harvest god. Frost giants recognize two kinds of loot: rod and kvit. Rod (“red”) plunder consists of living

Bathhouse Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

slave. If the characters fall for the act and bring Nebra with them, she claims to know the location of a secret door (area D23) and tries to lead them through it to area D29, where she hopes to find

consul in area D12. A character can also use thieves’ tools to pick a padlock with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. Treasure. Each chest weighs 25 pounds empty, and all four contain loot stolen

Daoine Gloine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Kwalish’s completed experiments — a set of clockwork-enhanced footwear that act as boots of striding and springing A collection of tiny glass statues of creatures, including a pseudodragon, an imp

and useful for the powered armor. If the characters loot Kwalish’s lab, then rescue the gnome from stasis or a disembodied state (see below), their ability to blame the thefts on other creatures is

Locations E - H

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

present to defend the town, the frost giant raiders force hundreds of townsfolk to take refuge in the mines. The giants pile boulders in front of the mine entrances to trap the townsfolk inside, then loot

evil is rampant. They are determined to root out those under “demonic influence” and are quick to persecute anyone who doesn’t act in accordance with their beliefs. Within the walls of Helm’s Hold are

Metallic Dragons

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

commits to a cause, it remains a staunch ally. Well-Organized Wealth. Bronze dragons loot sunken ships and also collect colorful coral and pearls from the reefs and seabeds near their lairs. When a

creatures that fall due to no act of the dragon’s or its allies. Such creatures descend at a rate of 60 feet per round and take no falling damage. Given days or longer to work, the dragon can make clouds

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