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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
do all the talking. Her guardians — Biart, Orm, and Malin — look like rangers, and they become more nervous the longer any conversation lasts. Reinforcements. Camp Hc3 arrives first, but camp Hc5 might
fight only if attacked, spurring their two elk companions into battle. They beg for mercy once half of them (including the elk) are down. Reinforcements. Camp Hc2 arrives the first time a disturbance is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
it’s not rising in a straight line. Cloud cover might even make it look as though it were broken into multiple pieces. After an hour, the Spire returns to normal. 2 A kolyarut (see Morte’s Planar Parade
) arrives to interview the characters about their strange situation. It seeks information so greater powers in Mechanus can decide whether they want to blame the characters for their reality-defying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
characters travel to the Dellmon Ranch, where they can aid in its defense until help from High Forest elves arrives. Alternatively, use one of the following options to draw the characters into this
Gauntlet, perhaps in Summit Hall, look for other faction members to find Erned Stoutblade, because he hasn’t been heard from in several days (see the “Dellmon Ranch” section). Members of the Emerald
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
terrors: Before It Arrives. Foreshadow the horror’s approach. How do the environment, nearby animals, the weather and nature, and the light and shadows react? Approaches. What sounds does it make as it
flesh, or is it a supernatural force that warps what it comes in contact with? Wounded. When it’s wounded, how does it react? What does its blood look like? What is inside it instead of flesh and blood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
The Aartuks of Aruun With the help of the Wildspace orrery, the characters arrives at Aruun in ten days. As the ship approaches the moon, read: Flashes of light on the surface of Aruun can be seen
seconds later, a uniformed giff bursts through the foliage with a musket in one hand and a look of panic on his face. “Apologies in advance!” he shouts as he makes his way to the rope ladder.
Pellets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
remarkable in Eberron. DM TIP: HIGH STAKES
What’s better than a battle on the deck of an airship? A battle on the deck of an airship that’s about to crash! A DM should look for ways to raise the
involve time: the alarm’s been triggered, and you only have 6 rounds before security arrives. Such things can even be incidental. Did you start a fight in an alley behind a bar? Now you notice the drunk ogre sleeping in the shadows. If she wakes up, this could get ugly.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
look ungainly, but each can carry tons of trade goods. The characters land at the easternmost inlet if they arrive at Gracklstugh by way of the Darklake, near the Ghohlbrorn’s Lair inn. If they instead
them properly. The characters have 1 minute to search the assassins before a patrol of four duergar arrives. The glowing weapons wielded by the assassins are nowhere to be found, but one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
after a Yeenoghu-worshiping war band achieves a great victory, emerging from a billowing, fetid cloud of smoke as it arrives from the Abyss. In battle, the demon wraps its slavering jaws around one
band dedicated to Yeenoghu. What? Are you expecting me to comment on these creatures? Fine, how’s this: a loyal pet deserves a loyal pet.
—Mordenkainen
Trust Mordenkainen to look down on any sort of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, after we fought a particularly savage battle against raiders. A few others and I fought our way to the keep, barely. Leosin didn’t make it at all. We went back this morning to look for him, but all we
knowledge will be invaluable against them. When you find their camp, please look for any sign that Leosin is there. One of my brothers has already departed for Berdusk to bring back help, but it will be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
we fought a particularly savage battle against raiders. A few others and I fought our way to the keep, barely. Leosin didn’t make it at all. We went back this morning to look for him, but all we
knowledge will be invaluable against them. When you find their camp, please look for any sign that Leosin is there. One of my brothers has already departed for Berdusk to bring back help, but it will be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Tracking the Lizards When the party arrives at the area where the map shows the start of the patrol route, they come upon a worrisome scene. Use the read-aloud text below to describe the area: The
. Most are made by bipedal lizards of various sizes. Some are booted prints the size of humans. There are strange ruts in the mud that look like dual-tracked sleds. The ruts are deep enough that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
until after the fight ends. After these mercenaries are defeated, proceed with the “Gragonis Arrives” encounter. BATTLEFIELD ENCOUNTERS
The “Battle of High Hill” section presents the first of several
their turn on initiative count 10. Gragonis Arrives As the characters prevail against the mounted guards, or whenever it feels appropriate, read or paraphrase the following: A hulking figure swinging a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
gate” service.
8 The guards wave travelers through without a second look.
Flaming Fist Reactions d8 Reaction
1 The guards demand that everyone drop to the ground, bludgeoning
arrested and who goes free.
7 An officer arrives with the group, insuring that any arrests are conducted by the book.
8 The guards are spoiling for a fight and attack anyone who looks like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
through without a second look. Flaming Fist Reactions d8 Reaction 1 The guards demand that everyone drop to the ground, bludgeoning those who don’t comply immediately. After searching everyone
, as they’re already escorting a patriar (noble). 6 The guards start a bribe bidding war to decide who gets arrested and who goes free. 7 An officer arrives with the group, insuring that any arrests are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Arrival at the Island When the characters’ transportation first arrives within sight of the island fortress, read: A rock outcropping thrusts up from the sea to form an island here, just offshore. It
approach the fortress on foot, or they might row around the island to look for clues about what lies inside. When the characters come close enough to the island to see details of the exterior or the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
— another of Jarlaxle’s many disguises. When Jarlaxle is away, he entrusts his stage managers to look after things. Sapphiria’s Booty When the characters first arrive, all doors except the ones leading
who runs a thieves’ guild out of a festhall. When a charming sea captain arrives with a hold full of booty from a faraway land, Sapphiria decides to steal it. Zaniness ensues when she falls in love
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
participate in the fight; it feigns injury and stays out of the way. If the characters look like they’re winning the battle, Rachazz tries to slip out of the tower and report back to the Ruinous Citadel
, and a squad of six driders arrives a few minutes later. Once news of Camlash’s defeat becomes widely known, no one else arrives. Instead, Lolth’s followers throw down their banners and flee. Their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
their own, Lean Meimbaol from area M1 arrives to personally escort them to the abbey. If combat breaks out, the monks all reveal their true natures, and attempt to overwhelm and capture the characters
patronage (maps, notebooks, and so forth). Once contact has been made, they look to help the characters — especially if this also leads to their own escape. However, most of the other prisoners are former
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
side, read: Stately galleons, sleek cutters that resemble flying fish, and warships built to look like hammerhead sharks line the docks of Bral. Krux waves his arm toward a craft that seems modest by
, located belowdecks, looks like an antique chair with golden upholstery and arms sculpted to look like smiling dolphins. The right arm is loose and falls off easily (which has no effect on the item’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
scholar
Ascetelis Before the characters depart or the situation with the ferrumachs grows too tense, a third rilmani arrives from inside. Read or paraphrase the following text: Marco Bernadini Dendradis
, a Rilmani Community in the Spire A third rilmani strides from the gate. This figure is leaner than the others, with a copper cast to their skin. They’re reading a scroll intently, but they look up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
patrol (see “Duthcloim” for more information), which arrives in 1d6 rounds. Any cultists that escape flee to a crumbling tenement a block away that the cult has converted into a shrine to Demogorgon
drow nobles. If the characters look like they could use his help, Dalfred does whatever he can to assist them. The orphaned daughter of a drow merchant and a human slave, Shinzi was adopted by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
higher volume. Valsyx doesn’t have any particularly valuable information to impart; the offer is a lie to buy time until Charnyz arrives. If pressed, Valsyx tries to pass off the presence of mezzoloths on
illusion-related challenge. The characters must choose one among them to look away while Charnyz creates illusory copies of a small water snake that slithers in her dell. The chosen contender must then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
unload some of the treasures they might be carrying. Nonmagical weapons, armor, and shields can be purchased in the Blade Bazaar. Merchant Madness Characters who look around the bazaar notice a number of
this chapter), their pursuit level increases by 1 every 1d4 days until Ilvara arrives. Alternatively, the adventurers might decide to turn the tables on the drow. Characters might figure out a way to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
shines through gaps in the east wall.
At the south end of the hall, another stairway rises into one of the ruin’s corner towers. An unfamiliar soldier in Kalaman’s armor stands there. With a look of
. Crumbled Wall. The east wall here is weak and riddled with cracks. The Mourning Sanctum (area S23) is visible to creatures that look through these cracks. A 10-foot section of this wall is a Large
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
sill) when the opening disappears is pushed out of the tower a split second before the window vanishes. Tour of the Tower Topolah gives the characters a quick look at each floor of her tower, showing
.”
Topolah walks across the room and touches a wall, whereupon a tall opening appears in front of the telescope. “Would you care to have a look?”
The two autognomes (see Boo’s Astral Menagerie), Orwyck 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
warning them that any interference might get them arrested or killed. Bystanders look a little surprised or concerned but don’t intervene, not even to aid the unconscious merchant once the guards leave. If
emotion they have when interacting with others is seething hatred, and they make no effort to hide it. Their eyes are shifty, their teeth grind, and they look as though they would rather be somewhere else
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
a character arrives in the maze, describe it as follows: You stand within a fifteen-foot-high passageway walled by smooth, featureless stone, which is lit by torches and shrouded by fog. There’s no
ceiling, and when you look up, you see a distorted view of the room you left behind.
Characters standing near the wall carving can see characters trapped in the maze but can’t hear them. Similarly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. Look for ways to raise the stakes of a scene, so players feel that every decision matters. This could be driven by the consequences of failure: through your actions, you’re protecting your friends
, your house, or your nation. It could be about time: The alarm’s been triggered, and you only have six rounds before security arrives. Such things can even be incidental. Did you start a fight in an alley
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
the gala. If one or more characters are spotted in a restricted area or cause a public incident, a guard approaches them. Roll on the Museum Guards table to determine which guard arrives. Characters in
character convinces the guard to look for trouble elsewhere. If the check fails, the guard becomes hostile and behaves as described above, and the character can’t repeat the check on that particular
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
threatens it or tries to damage its food source. If the atropal dies, Acererak arrives to take his revenge (see “Acererak’s Revenge” below). The ceiling of the vault is 30 feet high, and the walls along the
that, Acererak raises his staff, utters some arcane syllables, and is gone.
If the characters succeed in killing Acererak before he has a chance to escape, read: A look of horror passes over the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
-seekers come pouring in by the dozens. Trieltan folk tend to see these occasional influxes of gold-hungry seekers the way other settlements look upon periodic plagues of locusts: aggravating, inevitable
underground inns are well heated by generous hearths, and thus provide for very comfortable accommodations. More than a few merchants arrange their travels so as to be in Hardbuckler ere winter arrives, so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the Last Dregs, and the owners don’t care for strangers. Allow the characters a quick look in if they like, but there are no leads to Dran Enterprises to be found here. WHERE IS THE ORRERY?
At some
point before the party arrives in Luskan, ask the players whether their characters are bringing the orrery housing and any components with them, and if so, who carries the relics. If they plan instead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
effort, both in game and around the table. What should a headquarters look like initially? Do the characters prefer to travel by land or by sea, or to operate from a fixed location? Is a ruined keep
true, the orcs won’t come back (probably). This abandoned lighthouse headquarters is strong enough to stand against any storm (probably), and many of the leaks have been fixed already. And just look at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
attract Dredavex, who arrives in 2 rounds. If any squidlings have died, Dredavex telepathically summons Vorryn and tries to kill the party. Otherwise, Dredavex calls off the golem and attempts to defuse
. Behind the table is a five-foot-diameter crystal sphere mounted atop a low stand.
Five strange, glowing gizmos are attached to the chitinous walls seven feet above the floor. These devices look like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
characters that Turlang “will be along any time now.” The treant arrives on the third night after the characters arrive, in the company of a friend named Tharra Shyndle (NG female half-elf druid), who is
look the same; roll randomly to determine which character receives the poison one. Development. Run the suggested encounter in the “Kryptgarden Forest” section in chapter 3 once the characters enter Old