nearby coming reflections pdf

Location Overview

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

nearby canyon and found evidence of an ancient dwarven settlement buried by an avalanche. They’ve spent the past several months clearing the rubble and scouring the ruins for treasure, but have found

the settlement. The priests in the temple who were not killed outright were transformed into ochre jellies — debased reflections of Abbathor’s hunger and greed.

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

Premade Characters

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

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

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 thirty years ago, your parents fled, perhaps

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

Casing the Joint

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

vault is an unmarked building on the city outskirts in an area with moderate foot traffic. The neighboring buildings stand at least 20 feet from the vault and don’t share walls with it. Nearby

businesses include a jewelry store, a lumberyard, a brewery, and a forge. Several other nearby buildings are empty and are ideal locations for a stakeout. If the characters observe the vault before the heist

Grasslands of Oreskos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

into conflict with wary leonin hunting nearby. Sun’s Mirror This vast, placid lake sits at the center of Oreskos. No matter the weather around it, the lake’s surface remains undisturbed, and often

reflects the sunlight so brightly that it’s difficult to look at. Those who approach the lake and gaze into its waters usually see their own reflections, but on rare occasions, they see visions of places

Tracking Kas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Tracking Kas Kas fled toward Carapace Ridge, where Miska is imprisoned in the nearby Ruinous Citadel and where Kas has a stronghold in a cliffside redoubt. The vampire plans to marshal his forces

battle coming from the northwest. Interrogating Demons If the characters defeat and interrogate the demons in this area, they learn that a powerful vampire made haste recently toward the northwest. The

News from the Front

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

nears, she yells, “They’re coming! Evacuate now! The Dragon Ar—” The message is cut short as a squat, hooded figure launches from the nearby clifftops and slams into the rider’s back, sending horse

Seelie Market

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

nearby woods. 2 A pixie beckons you to follow her, promising you a sight beyond your wildest dreams. 3 A man stumbles from the forest. He doesn’t speak, but his arms are full of delicious-looking fruit. 4

The party hears chattering voices and the music of panpipes coming from a secluded area. 5 In the distance, the party sees a descending dragon pulling a caravan of wagons. 6 A dragon’s gentle voice

Ambush at the Archway

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

welcome is contradicted by angry voices and cries of pain coming from behind a building. The bounty hunters have attacked several villagers who questioned their intentions. The other locals have

retreated to their homes while several bounty hunter guards have set an ambush for anyone coming down the road, crouching low and hiding behind the wall near the archway. A character who is looking for

Dragonspear Castle

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

unable to destroy it, they established the Hold of Battle Lions, a fortified temple of Tempus, in an attempt to prevent anything from coming through. In time, though, devils broke through new portals

through, amassing other fell creatures to attack the nearby settlements (notably Daggerford), but they have been fought off by adventurers each time. The most recent stories tell of heroes confronting

Tracking Initiative

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

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 Initiative order across the top of

aware of the order of play. Players know when their characters’ turns are coming up so they can plan their actions in advance. An open list also lets the players know when the monsters act in the fight, although you can hold off on adding monsters to the list until they take their first turns.

Coming and Going

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

Coming and Going Travelers who don’t have access to plane shift spells or similar magic must rely on other means to travel to and from a Domain of Delight. Fey crossings are the most common means of

if the caves were near-perfect reflections of each other. Fey Crossings d8 Fey Crossing 1 Altar. This stone altar might be found atop a lonely plateau, behind a waterfall, inside a cave, or in

Safe by Day

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

Safe by Day Once the undead are dealt with, the coming of the dawn’s first light means that the characters can finally rest with no fear of another assault. Raserhill’s ferry returns about an hour

, read: The sultry day is silent except for the sounds of the sea. A lone bird circles in lazy loops in the sky overhead. Eventually it descends and alights on a nearby rock. It’s a gull, and an old one

Journey Back to Leilon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

the coming battle. There is one invisible stalker per two members of the party, including sidekicks. The encounter begins when the characters hear the captain yell from his cabin as he is attacked

. The stalkers fight to the death. Storm Galas Windrage creates a storm to distract the characters and their allies before the coming battle. When the storm begins, read the following boxed text aloud

Oozes

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

that an immaculately clean passageway is a likely sign that an ooze lairs nearby. Slow Death. An ooze kills its prey slowly. Some varieties, such as black puddings and gelatinous cubes, engulf creatures

passageways or consume refuse. Likewise, an ooze can be enticed into a pit trap, where its captors feed it often enough to prevent it from coming after them. Crafty creatures place torches and flaming

Starting the Adventure

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

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

, “Thanks for coming.” Sergeant Germaine Vilroy (neutral female Brelish human veteran) greets the characters then gets down to business.

Barthen's Well

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

Barthen’s Well The well the goblins vandalized is located behind Barthen’s Provisions. Years ago, the well was built using material scavenged from the nearby area—including an obelisk shard, which

modest red-brick well behind Barthen’s Provisions is dilapidated and crumbling. The well’s walls are toppled over. Chunks of brick and stone litter the nearby grass, and the well’s roof is splintered

Approaching the Prison

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

protruding from its base. A giant wooden crane stands nearby, and a wooden scaffold clings to the cliff face. Characters approaching from the south can also see the prison’s south entrance and the trail that

. Getting Inside Characters who bang on the prison’s north or south door are admitted into a 30-foot-long entry corridor, where they are greeted by the three guards (veterans) stationed in the nearby

Last Stop

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

, though: Growls and excited yipping resound from the field surrounding a nearby farm. The source isn’t clear, but from the motion of the tall crops, something moves swiftly through the fields parallel to

to water their horses and refresh themselves, gesturing to his nearby farm. Uncle Polder’s house is typical of farmhouses in the Ribbon and the Rattle—a wood-frame, single-story building with a large

Underdark Encounters (Levels 1–4)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

intellect devourer or 1 spectator 66 1d8 + 1 orcs 67–68 A faint tapping coming from inside a nearby wall 69 1 gibbering mouther or 1 water weird 70 1d12 gas spores 71 1 giant constrictor snake 72 1d10

47. Halls of the Faithful

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

by the invisible stalkers. His companion came looking for him minutes later and met the same fate. Both duergar wear dull gray scale armor. Their iron shields, war picks, and javelins lie nearby

one of Halaster’s regional effects (see “Halaster’s Lair”). As the characters make their way around one side of the loop, they hear footfalls and giggling coming from around the next corner. The sounds

Random Encounters

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

work for Arauthator but have no special devotion to the dragon. If a fight is coming, their loyalty goes to whomever they expect to win. That means the dragon, unless the characters somehow impress

. Encountered singly or in small roving gangs, Ice trolls are ordinary trolls with bluish skin and immunity to cold damage. Unless any ice toads are nearby to intervene, the ice trolls treats any creature

Freeing Miken

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

Academy map, handout 1.) They soon come upon the extraction crew: You reach the bottom of the stairs and see a corridor filled with smoke. A half dozen dead bodies litter the hallway floor. Coming toward

he spies the characters, he gets the courage to make his presence known to them. Read the following: From the room nearby, a tinny voice quietly says, “Over here. I can help!” Wizpop is a

Adventure Start

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

Adventure Start Red Larch is a little town on the Long Road, a few days’ travel north of Waterdeep and south of Yartar. It’s a way station for caravans coming to or from the cities of the North, with

only one inn, the Swinging Sword. An important delegation from the city of Mirabar disappeared in the nearby Sumber Hills. The whole town is also abuzz with news and rumors of fierce raiders

Meeting in the Mists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

crossroads openly see each other coming down different paths toward the intersection. The number of paths that converge here equals the number of characters. First Meeting. Give the characters time to meet

way they came. As characters converse, encourage them to gradually realize they’re unfamiliar with the landmarks the others refer to, despite supposedly all living nearby. What Remains. Anyone who

Random Encounters

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

Arauthator but have no special devotion to the dragon. If a fight is coming, their loyalty goes to whomever they expect to win. That means the dragon, unless the characters somehow impress them. Maccath the

in small roving gangs, ice trolls are ordinary trolls with bluish skin and immunity to cold damage. Unless any ice toads are nearby to intervene, the ice trolls treat any creature not a kobold, an ice

Poor Devil: Thavius Kreeg

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

aboard Zariel’s flying fortress, feeling sorry for himself. Characters who search the lower decks of Zariel’s flying fortress hear sobs coming from an unguarded cellblock. If they investigate the

, Thavius screams in agony whenever he takes damage, which might attract nearby patrols of bearded devils, at your discretion. Once Elturel is pulled down into the River Styx, Thavius believes Zariel

The Cauldron Caper

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

within a day, thanks to a Zhentarim spy named Prudence Tarkwold, who works as a clerk in Easthaven’s Town Hall and owns a small cottage nearby (where she keeps a flying snake that serves her as a

the characters return to the Town Hall to close the deal with Speaker Waylen. If they arrive in the early hours of the morning, they hear loud banging coming from the dungeon, where the speaker and his

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

White Dragon Adventures

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

dragon. 4 An item stolen from a white dragon’s hoard has been passed down to an adventurer as a family heirloom—and the dragon is coming to get it back. 5 After driving away a white dragon, a

adventurers, the giant promises peace between the giant clan and nearby settlements. Connected Creatures Savage and territorial by nature, white dragons seldom set out to make alliances, though some

Emerald Dragon Adventures

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

legendary emerald dragon are terrorizing a nearby halfling settlement. One solution is to get rid of the dragon. 6 An emerald dragon is the headmaster in absentia of a bardic college and must be

dragon attempts to drive off a clan of cyclopes who have taken up residence in a nearby cave, attacking the clan’s herd of giant goats. 6 An assassin and a young emerald dragon train together to

Danger in the Hills

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

landmark. Sprawled nearby is a huge, partly dissolved monster with its guts ripped out. The dead monster lies on its armored back with its four clawed feet in the air. From deeper in the hills come the

might reconnoiter the area (see “Tunnels to the Dragon’s Lair”). Use the “Surface” half of Nakiri’s Lair map for either approach. Hill Giant Camp If the characters follow the sounds coming from the

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

intricate, abstruse patterns nearby. 19–27 Local plants and animals share a malevolent intelligence. Roll a d6. On a 1–2, an insect plague spell is centered on one random creature in the region. On a 3–4

reflections. Creatures, objects, and energy reflect, refract, duplicate, or are transported elsewhere. Such locations arise from the intrusion of a theorized Plane of Mirrors upon the Material Plane, or

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