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Ogre Chitterlord

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

nearby settlements, an ogre chitterlord often leads the way, calling rats from the alleys and sewers to harry townsfolk from within the city while the ogres lay siege to the outer walls. Should their

Halfling Rogue

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

gold and platinum in the nearby foothills, you came to Phandalin as well, not to earn a living, but to prey on those who struck it rich. You joined a gang calling itself the Redbrands and made some

world a better place. But you have no interest in causing suffering or making things worse than they already are. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF

Dwarf Cleric

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

of a shadow creeping across the sea like a shroud, swallowing an island in darkness. Though you dismissed the dreams at first, you began to hear a voice calling you to stand against death’s endless

far from Neverwinter. A remote cloister there holds a temple to the dragon god Bahamut, who is a patron of heroes and a champion of justice. Someone at the cloister may hold the key to the impending doom your deity wishes you to avert. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF

Premade Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

first, you began to hear a voice calling you to stand against death’s endless hunger. Certain of your deity’s wishes, you resigned your post and set out on your quest. Personal Goal: Banish a Shadow

a champion of justice. Someone at the cloister may hold the key to the impending doom your deity wishes you to avert. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Elf Fighter Shawn Wood Your parents lived

Elf Wizard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

an arcane observatory built on a nearby island by wizards long gone, and it hinted at powerful magic hidden there. A small cloister known as Dragon’s Rest also resides on the island. The caretaker of

the cloister’s temple to the dragon god Bahamut, who is a patron of heroes and a champion of justice, must have information regarding the observatory. This Elder Runara can set you on the path to discovering the knowledge your friend never found. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF

Elf Fighter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

Elf Fighter Shawn Wood Your parents lived in the prosperous village of Thundertree, east of the city of Neverwinter and at the edge of the Neverwinter Wood. But when nearby Mount Hotenow erupted

justice. Maybe Elder Runara can help you determine exactly what your heroic destiny is and set you on the right path to fulfill it, so you can become the hero you know you’re meant to be. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF

Ranger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Ranger Rough and wild looking, a human stalks alone through the shadows of trees, hunting the orcs he knows are planning a raid on a nearby farm. Clutching a shortsword in each hand, he becomes a

whistles to the hawk that circles high above him, calling the bird back to his side. Whispering instructions in Elvish, he points to the owlbear he’s been tracking and sends the hawk to distract the

Ranger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Ranger Rough and wild looking, a human stalks alone through the shadows of trees, hunting the orcs he knows are planning a raid on a nearby farm. Clutching a shortsword in each hand, he becomes a

whistles to the hawk that circles high above him, calling the bird back to his side. Whispering instructions in Elvish, he points to the owlbear he’s been tracking and sends the hawk to distract the

Peril at the Parade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

after him, sweeping the ground in wide strokes with handmade brooms. The parade is a splendid affair, and the streets are flooded with revelers. Nearby, locals call out to the man in the carriage

—calling him the “Prince of Vice”—to attract his attention. A character who asks a bystander about the significance of the Prince of Vice, or who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (History) check, learns

Starting the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

from your acquaintance Sergeant Germaine Vilroy of the Sharn Watch that reads, “I’m calling on you for a job. I can’t write the details, but it pays well and requires your skills. Meet me at the

of the city. A nearby lift rises, carrying a human in her mid-thirties with close cropped black hair and a glowing pipe in her mouth. Germaine gives a wry smile as she nods to you all, saying

Ogre Chitterlord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

the rats that infest Dunbarrow and countless other regions in the wilds of Eldraine. When ogres venture from the wilds to raid nearby settlements, an ogre chitterlord often leads the way, calling rats

Example Observatory

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

scholars might request a favor, such as clearing out a local monster den or collecting a rare magical ingredient from a nearby mountaintop. In return, the scholars allow the characters to use the

12, and chapter 17, respectively. Library The library on the second floor of this observatory holds books of extraterrestrial esoterica, plus astronomical references like star charts, almanacs, and

Broken Silence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

characters who hear that calling and respond to it. Running This Prelude Characters in this prelude can come from any background. Perhaps they’re discovering the gods for the first time, or they might be

divine calling to learn about their deity’s goals and become one of their chosen. You may alter any of this prelude’s elements to better match individual gods’ virtues and identities. Before you begin

2. Walled Compound

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

and blackened inhuman vertebrae are lashed to the spear. On a wall nearby, a symbol has been daubed in ash: a snake curled in a spiral, gripping a circle in its jaws. With a successful DC 15

the Red Wizards’ expedition under a fallen section of wall. Orvex is dying of thirst and exhaustion. As characters search the compound, they hear him calling out for help from under the rubble. If the

Trial of Trust

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

apology can convince Derwyth to let them stay with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check. If the characters don’t make amends and refuse to leave the homestead, Derwyth attacks, calling the saber

derro is that they live underground, shun the light of day, and are feared for their ruthless attacks on nearby settlements. Derwyth marks the star’s landing point on the characters’ map; it corresponds

Angels in the Aftermath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

the “Akharin Sangar Gazetteer” section at the end of the adventure). If asked about the purple worm, Artavazda tells the characters such creatures are rare, calling the attack “a calamity incited by

merchants in the Ruz Bazaar. The merchants said the Ashen Heirs were seeking a magic jar recently unearthed in the nearby desert. The timely appearance of the Brightguard drove the Ashen Heirs away

Regional Effects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

affects nearby water, such as the way black and red dragons can foul the water near their lairs. Other regional effects related to water include the following examples: Beguiling Water. When a creature

nearby, and other dragons sometimes influence animals near their lairs to spy for them. Other creature-related regional effects include the following examples: Draconic Births. Beasts and Monstrosities

20. Dead Eyes Watch Post

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

alcoves: The two southernmost alcoves contain secret doors to areas 20b and 20d, respectively. The alcove to the north has an arch embedded in its back wall. Carved into the arch’s keystone is an image of

a rust monster. Arch Gate. The arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). The Xanathar Guild forces nearby are aware of the gate but don’t know how to activate it. Its rules are as follows

Ground Floor (C4-C9)

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

second floor, and several dusty sheets lie in a small heap nearby. The harp and the table, though obviously valuable, are heavy and awkward to transport. The wereravens removed the sheets that covered

rotting wooden coffin containing the moldy bones of its occupant, or something more terrifying. The baron’s two daughters, Sylphene and Heluthe, perished at the ages of six and nine, respectively, and

Glorium

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

patron deities of fire and frost giants, respectively—regularly send hulking subjects to pillage the wintry camp, darkening its skies with ash and snow. Meanwhile, nomadic groups of mountain bariaurs hold

, glimpsing where the threads of destiny begin and end. Occasionally, the hags prophesize catastrophes yet to come, calling on heroes to rise and shape the future. Serpent’s Rise Named for the stone

Dragon Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

nearby stone surfaces 18 Manifests small signs of the breath weapon, such as exhaling smoke rings, setting arc lightning dancing over teeth, or blowing acid bubbles 19 Sighs restlessly, giving

particular item in my hoard—a gift from a person I loved, who is long since dead. 2 I am close to my siblings, whose lairs are nearby. I would go to great lengths to protect them—or avenge them. 3

Arveiaturace Arrives

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

leaves the ship to find and eat a tasty walrus. If she sees that the hoard has been disturbed, the dragon looks around the ship to see if the thieves left tracks and follows any she finds, calling out to

the dead wizard is undamaged. The dragon can’t put Meltharond’s corpse back in its saddle without help. If there any kobolds are nearby, they can assist; otherwise, Arveiaturace promises to spare the

66. Door of Devouring

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

bottom of the lake to the cavern roof and is attached to the nearby wall by a stone conduit. On one side of the column, steps of moss-covered stone climb from a stone dock to a landing whose stone door

and the landing at its top are strewn with bits of crab shell. If any character touches or inspects the door, read: A monstrous mouth forms on the door’s surface, calling out with a deep drawl: “I’m

The Streets of Sharn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

a large piece of wood that could serve as a maul approaches you and politely asks if you have any copper to spare. 03–04 Down a nearby alleyway, a dwarf punches a goblin in the stomach, then walks

unidentified, putrid liquid falls from above, soaking you. 57–60 The generally unpleasant smell of the lower wards is pierced by the scent of something delicious being baked nearby. 61–62 A gnome sits

Running Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

following tools: A whiteboard on a wall or propped up nearby A battle mat you use for miniatures Folded index cards for each character and each group of identical monsters, placed like tents in

A, B, and C, respectively. To track the ogres’ Hit Points, you can sort them by letter, then subtract damage from their Hit Points as they take it. Your records might look something like this after a

12. Cultist Hideout

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

large chamber. The light of campfires shows a natural platform where five derro are droning a cacophonous chant. A two-headed dog stirs inside a cage, while another derro nearby plays with a crossbow and

its center. (Statistics for Narrak and the derro can be found in appendix C.) The cultists’ chanting is punctuated with Narrak calling out the name “Demogorgon!” Also atop the platform, resting

Phandalin Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

he rarely goes outside except to get food and post new notices calling for adventurers. Characters who knock on Harbin’s door hear his voice on the other side say, “If you’re a dragon, know that I’m

at the Loggers’ Camp might be able to escape from the burrowing monsters by jumping in the nearby river. Similarly, characters who are willing to negotiate with the wererats in the Mountain’s Toe Gold

The Moonshaes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Northlanders, who herd sheep, fish the nearby waters, and occasionally go raiding or pirating. Dozens of separate settlements are their own mini-kingdoms with little that unifies them besides a shared

capitalize on it. In recent years, a Northlander woman calling herself the Storm Maiden arose as a battle leader among them, which was unusual because Northlanders don’t allow women to raid or fish. Said to

Finding Floon

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

with a peculiar window display: One nearby shop stands out from the others. It has a deep purple facade, and in its window hangs a stuffed beholder. Above the door hangs a sign whose elaborate letters

own domain, the gnome settled in Waterdeep, bought the Old Xoblob Shop from its previous owner, and tried renaming it after himself, yet everyone kept calling it the Old Xoblob Shop. He therefore

Locations A - D

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

. Cairn Road The Cairn Road is a well-worn wagon trail that crosses the Dessarin Valley between the village of Red Larch and the Bargewright Inn trading post. Calling Horns Calling Horns was nothing more

settlers to the region, giving rise to a small village whose citizens pay monthly “tithes” for Tamalin’s protection. Still spry at sixty, Tamalin is “the law” in Calling Horns — an irony that never ceases to

Mr. Dory's Warehouse

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

accumulation of the pollution that belches from nearby alchemists’ workshops. Behind the warehouse spreads a gray-green pit of mud. A huge, rickety crane protrudes from the far wall of the warehouse

other than necrotic, poison, or psychic damage, there’s a 20 percent chance that a nearby crate explodes, setting off a chain reaction that engulfs the entire warehouse in flames. The initial explosion

Lorehold Deans' Wing Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

shout an alarm, calling the characters “trespassers” as they move to attack. This alerts the two cogwork archivists in the nearby Records Room (area L4), which remain in that area, and causes the

Goldenfields Locations

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

end at five bells in the morning, one bell in the afternoon, and nine bells at night, respectively. Each shift consists of a priest of Chauntea (NG male or female Illuskan human), four acolytes (NG

town is home to three young treants. If the town or the abbey comes under attack, their job is to animate nearby trees and aid in the town’s defense. The grove is also home to an awakened tree named

Cave Locations

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

workshops are nearby, but he’s reluctant to risk facing the dangerous monsters here. W9: Great Cavern Steep escarpments divide this large cavern into three sections: high ledges at either end and a lower

mechanical bellows powered by a waterwheel dominate this large chamber. The furnace is cold and dark, but heaps of coal are piled nearby, along with carts full of unrefined ore. The waterwheel sits in a

Character Advancement

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

have!” Pral draws a sword. “Your money and your equipment, please. This is a robbery.” Hazem Ameen Pral leads a local gang of bandits. Three Bandits hide in the nearby bushes. Pral and

negative circumstances, respectively. See the D&D Beyond Basic Rules for more on Advantage and Disadvantage. In the “Bandit Ambush” encounter, Pral is Hostile, so characters have Disadvantage on checks to

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