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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
One whispers promises of reality-defying knowledge and world-bending power. When a wizard or a warlock hears that whisper and listens too intently, they might set foot on the twisting path toward
, the Night Serpent
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Ghaunadaur
5
Zargon, the Returner
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That Which Lurks
Necrotic, Poison
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
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Reality is a descent into chaos punctuated by brief flashes of order, whence we arose and so imagine it to be the norm rather than a distant outlier. That-Which-Endures held entropy back for a mere instant
the character of the different cultures these folk have encountered since coming out into the sunlight. When a group of verdan live near dwarves, they might take on more dwarven-sounding names, only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Scaena Darklord: Lemont Sediam Juste Hallmarks: Reality-manipulating theater Lemont Sediam Juste fancied himself a serious playwright, and he achieved popular, if not critical, acclaim throughout
Dementlieu for his works of grisly horror. But he craved respectability, and with his new play Apparitions, Lemont believed he would find it. The night of the premiere, when the audience signaled their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Market Regular. A character grew up in the land surrounding the night market, and visiting the market is an important part of their life. Coming to the market and showing it to their friends is an
Visiting the Night Market Before starting the adventure, use the following hooks or work with players to determine why the group has come to the Dyn Singh Night Market: Connoisseur. The group seeks a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Concluding the Night After running the encounters in this section, the Dragon Armyâs attacks cease for a time. Have Darrett or another NPC urge the characters to rest before the coming dayâs battles. Give characters enough time to finish a long rest before starting the next section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
The Battle Begins When the battle begins, read the following boxed text aloud: The night is dark, and torrential rain beats down on the rooftops. An hour before dawn, the bell on the newly erected
south gate begins to toll urgently. A cry goes up from the wall as troops dash to man their positions:
âThe dead! The dead are coming!â
The Battle of Leilon has begun.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Gods of Theros A bird shrieked as it took flight from a branch above her. Through the gaps in the rustling canopy, she could see the god-forms shift in and out of focus. The night sky was known as
Nyx, the realm of the gods. Every night, the heavens displayed fleeting visions of gods and celestial creatures. Some lingered for just seconds. But sometimes the pantheon enacted entire scenes for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
gaping hole in the ceiling that leads outside. The hole lets in bright sunlight during the day and dim moonlight at night. The light doesnât extend beyond the room. Iymrith uses this hole to enter
and exit her lair, and her enormous tracks can be seen coming and going from an even larger room to the north (area 3), from which chanting can be heard and torchlight seen.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
to a calm night. Then shouts ring out, shattering the peace. Someoneâs calling for help!
The characters can tell the shouts are coming from the innâs common room. Following the sound, the
The Restless Dead After the characters retire for the night, the quiet of Anadouaâs Rest House is disturbed. Read or paraphrase the following text: Distant music provides an almost hypnotic undertone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
escorts (including the characters and Jamna), and two dozen laborers marching out to relieve a group that is coming back to Waterdeep for some time off. Those cultists who werenât hired as teamsters for
their three wagons are coming along as laborers. The cultists are not happy to see the characters again, so the characters are the target of dirty looks. The work camp the convoy is headed toward lies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
escorts (including the characters and Jamna), and two dozen laborers marching out to relieve a group that is coming back to Waterdeep for some time off. Those cultists who werenât hired as teamsters for
their three wagons are coming along as laborers. The cultists are not happy to see the characters again, so the characters are the target of dirty looks. The work camp the convoy is headed toward lies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Umber Hulkâs Shell Inn Alion Malwyn, a kind-heartedhuman, runs this newly constructed two-story inn. A bed for the night costs 5 sp, while a meal costs 1 sp. If the characters stay here, Alion shares
.â
2 âSavage half-orcs have been spotted in the wilds outside of town, just standing there watching us. Troubleâs coming, thatâs for sure.â
3 âThere are a couple of fancy pleasure barges
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Minor Factions In addition to the ascendant factions, Sigil contains a host of minor factionsâup-and-coming philosophies, those that have seen a resurgence of members, and once-ascendant factions
absorbing magic and mastering its rules, one can rewrite reality. Ring Givers Who Give as Much as They Get Factol: Jeremo the Natterer Headquarters: None Aligned Plane: Ysgard Members: Altruists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
creations of the Dark Powers and the domain is the only reality they know, but what logical and psychological leaps might an outsider need to make to sleep at night?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Warnings Warnings are the first stage of an apocalypse. A warning can involve a divine voice or a messenger telling people that the end is near, that punishment is coming unless they change their
A large star or comet appears in the night sky, shedding as much light as the full moon.
2 A constant stream of meteors is visible in the sky, even during the day, always moving in the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
transit point for the cultâs contraband coming up from the south. When wagons arrive from the south, they are brought into the compound one or two at a time for unloading, then moved back outside for
runs 500 yards into a dense stand of trees and brush at the edge of the Mere of Dead Men. At night, when everyone in the compound is asleep except for a few rooftop guards, lizardfolk creep through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
(detailed in the âSan CitlĂĄnâ section at the end of this adventure). The altar behind the counter is an ofrenda, a memorial made to commune with the dead during the Night of the Remembered festivities
, which begins in the coming days and will continue for several nights. This ofrenda is dedicated to Rufinaâs late daughter, Carmen.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Essential Ingredients The work camp is exactly what it appears to be: a supply depot for the road builders. It is also something more, however: a transit point for the cultâs contraband coming up
the edge of the Mere of Dead Men. At night, when everyone in the compound is asleep except for a few rooftop guards, lizardfolk creep through the tunnel and take the marked crates to a location in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, revealing the angular muscles of his face and hands. He has a look of powerâand of madness. His once handsome face is contorted by a tragedy darker than the night itself. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle
smile as his dark plan unfolds. He knew they were coming, and he knows why they have comeâall according to his plan. He, the master of Ravenloft, will attend to them. Another lightning flash rips
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
3H, I, J. Spidersâ Lair The top level of the northeast tower is the lair of five giant spiders. They hunt in the swamp at night and return to the tower to rest during the days, entering through a
hole in the roof. The spiders are wary, so theyâve never been seen coming and going. The lizardfolk know of them but havenât mentioned them to others. The chamber is not hung with webs, but the cracked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
3H, I, J. Spidersâ Lair The top level of the northeast tower is the lair of five giant spiders. They hunt in the swamp at night and return to the tower to rest during the days, entering through a
hole in the roof. The spiders are wary, so theyâve never been seen coming and going. The lizardfolk know of them but havenât mentioned them to others. The chamber is not hung with webs, but the cracked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Night of Terror As dusk approaches, the defenders on Kalamanâs western walls sound an alarm: the Red Dragon Army and its flying citadel draw near. All of Kalamanâs soldiers are called to defensive
, Vendri supports them. Use her suggestions and orders to guide the characters toward infiltrating the flying citadel once they have the help of Clystranâs dragonnelsâa plan that becomes reality in the âDragonnel Reinforcementsâ section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
is gone, and itâs not coming back. Too many in Djaynai focus on the glories of the past, obsessed with searching for ancient lore that might restore that glory. The Night Revelers seek to surpass the
, let us partake in the night revelry!â The Night Revelry Djeneba dances into the crowd, away from the characters. Soon after, nearby musicians approach and encourage the characters to participate in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
revealed too much activity, with people coming and going day and night. Grotten also noted that Dory has creatures watching his place that appear to be part human and part fish (Doryâs skum guards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Adventure Hook 1 A newly awakened docent (see chapter 5) tells its new owner that the Lord of Blades is the only hope for averting a coming catastrophe. 2 A military officer hires the characters to
warforged accused of murdering several members of their mercenary company claims to have no memory of the night in question. 6 The characters are met by a warforged who delivers a written summons from the Lord of Blades himself.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Tales Remembered The funeral reception is a simple but crowded affair. Yalme, the Brass Crabâs proprietor, keeps bread, cheese, and local ale coming for the dozens of attendees. Practically everyone
three days, a trireme crewed by minotaur pirates had been chasing Ispinâs ship across the Blood Sea of Istar, when finally... 2 Ispin spent the night in a rocâs nest high in the Vingaard Mountains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
this matter resolved without violence.â
Quink believes the culprit lives in the keep. Thief in the Night That night, a masked thief stealthily approaches the bankâs door and attempts to pick its
checks: DC 15 Charisma (Deception). The character tells the thief a lie, like saying the guards are coming. DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion). The character convinces the thief to pursue a different line of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, and splintered wood from smashed barrels. Renaer Neverember (see appendix B) is hiding here, having slipped free of his rope bonds. The characters can hear his ragged breathing coming from under a
noble upbringing. His trust is easily gained but impossible to restore once broken. On the night of the abduction, Renaer was concerned that Floon was too intoxicated to find his way home by himself and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Safe by Day Once the undead are dealt with, the coming of the dawnâs first light means that the characters can finally rest with no fear of another assault. Raserhillâs ferry returns about an hour
hermitage residents and was largely ignored by them. Virgil fled the island the previous night when the drowned ones attacked, but now that the characters have seemingly defeated them, the gull has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Magister Kollema. After a momentâs stillness, the statue speaks.
âStudents of Strixhaven,â Wise Kollema says in a voice that booms through the hall, yet echoes as if coming from afar. âAlways
between the past and the future. This night, we are one community, knowing no boundaries of role, college, or time.â
The hall bursts into applause.
âBut be warned!â the statue of Kollema
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Stage 2: Little Inn of Horrors The Test Market warps reality the moment any character opens a door within the Dran & Courtier. The first time this happens, all the characters find themselves back in
noise again, coming from the cabinets underneath the preparation table.
Both the knife and the bubbling pot are dangerous, and the cabinet holds a captured flumph. At the end of each characterâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
shimmering aurora that weaves across the sky each night is said to be her doingâa potent spell that keeps the sun at bay.
Dalefolk live in a scattering of settlements known as Ten-Towns. The drop
-off in caravans coming from the south and travel between settlements in this never-ending winter has left everyone feeling isolated. Although each town has resolved to appease the Frostmaiden with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
The Great Old One Your patron is a mysterious entity whose nature is utterly foreign to the fabric of reality. It might come from the Far Realm, the space beyond reality, or it could be one of the
, called That Which Lurks; Tharizdun, the Chained God; Dendar, the Night Serpent; Zargon, the Returner; Great Cthulhu; and other unfathomable beings. Expanded Spell List The Great Old One lets you choose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
fool?
Even a beholder wouldnât have seen that one coming!
Hurry! âTis best I die quickly.
I would tear the world in two for a quaff.
Lend me your hand. There is something I must show you.
How
!
We danced too long; now all the music is gone.
Night comes, and we must away!
Such humor. I can barely hold my sides.
I smell a foul wind.
Who goes there, on this woebegone, rain-lashed night
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
fool?
Even a beholder wouldnât have seen that one coming!
Hurry! âTis best I die quickly.
I would tear the world in two for a quaff.
Lend me your hand. There is something I must show you.
How
!
We danced too long; now all the music is gone.
Night comes, and we must away!
Such humor. I can barely hold my sides.
I smell a foul wind.
Who goes there, on this woebegone, rain-lashed night