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Ancient Blue Dragon
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in barren places, using their lightning breath and their burrowing ability to carve out crystallized caverns and tunnels beneath the sands.
Thunderstorms rage around a legendary blue dragon’s
lair, and narrow tubes lined with glassy sand ventilate the lair, all the while avoiding the deadly sinkholes that are the dragon’s first line of defense.
A blue dragon will collapse the caverns
Adult Blue Dragon
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barren places, using their lightning breath and their burrowing ability to carve out crystallized caverns and tunnels beneath the sands.
Thunderstorms rage around a legendary blue dragon’s lair
, and narrow tubes lined with glassy sand ventilate the lair, all the while avoiding the deadly sinkholes that are the dragon’s first line of defense.
A blue dragon will collapse the caverns
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
North. The Lords’ Alliance represents one of the greatest threats to dragons in Faerûn, so Iymrith is keen to bring about its end.Blue dragons make their lairs in barren places, using
with glassy sand ventilate the lair, all the while avoiding the deadly sinkholes that are the dragon’s first line of defense.
A blue dragon will collapse the caverns that make up its lair if
Hobgoblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
a powerful magic item), by fine performances (writing and performing a great ballad about the legion), by designing and constructing a great defense or monument, and through other means. But the
but is nearly destroyed, the handful of members who remain are welcomed into another banner, taking their banner’s name and colors along with them, and assuming places of leadership in the group
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sufficient to defeat whatever threats arise.
A Life of Danger
A barbarian plays an important role as a protector of their people and a leader in times of war. Life in the wild places of the world is
Rage, Unarmored Defense
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
lives, and enjoys, the solitary life of a lighthouse keeper. He is a respected member of the mariners’ guild. If the major is attacked by the party, the local citizenry rallies to his defense. The
mariners’ guild quickly places a bounty on the party, and the adventurers become hunted criminals. The major does not have the guild’s reward money or anything of value (other than food, drink, and nautical equipment) at the lighthouse.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
humanoid hordes that press in from the wild. In some places, rangers gather in secretive orders or join forces with druidic circles. Many rangers, though, are independent almost to a fault, knowing that
, when a dragon or a band of orcs attacks, a ranger might be the first — and possibly the last — line of defense. This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
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Government: Absolute monarchy
Defense: Large standing army with specialized corps; every duergar is trained for battle, and the citizens of the city create a formidable militia
Commerce: Weapons and
engage in trade with visitors. As befits a major settlement in a dangerous realm, Gracklstugh places no restrictions on the weapons or gear characters can carry or trade. Twelve stone bridges lead to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
press in from the wild. In some places, rangers gather in secretive orders or join forces with druidic circles. Many rangers, though, are independent almost to a fault, knowing that, when a dragon or a
band of orcs attacks, a ranger might be the first — and possibly the last — line of defense. This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are accustomed to life far
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Ruined Dhakaani Fort Ruined forts of ancient Dhakaani design are common in Droaam, and in many cases the structures have been remodeled into homes or refitted for defense. They also make ideal lairs
for less intelligent monsters, places where they can bring their next meals along with anything those poor souls happened to be carrying. Ruined Dhakaani Fort Features Map 4.3 shows an ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
called Fire Eyes and the Lord of the Bronze Mask, is the god of defense and vigilance, the protector of dwarves. Haela Brightaxe is the goddess of luck in battle, and the patron of dwarf fighters. Gods
. Sharindlar, Lady of Life and Mercy, is the goddess of healing, romantic love, and fertility, often associated with the moon. Gods of Far Places The god of invention and discovery is Dugmaren
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
forest gnomes, and rubies turned into the deep gnomes. Since the time of their creation, gnomes have settled in hidden places away from other races, concerned that their way of life couldn’t survive
as a people. Gnomes are regularly underestimated, and they use that lack of esteem as both a defense and an offense, when need be. Like dwarves, gnomes have long battled for territory with kobolds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
primarily used as a kind of moot, where tortles can socialize with one another and trade with strangers. Tortles don’t regard these settlements as places worth defending with their lives, and they
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Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d8) piercing damage.
Shell Defense. The tortle withdraws into its shell. Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Even in an urban setting, a beast companion makes a solid ally, serving as a guard or a scout when you’re skulking around places you shouldn’t be. Gloom Stalker Gloom Stalkers are often best known for
unknown reaches of the world are the best places to find new resources, and no one knows more about the unknown than you do. Hunter Whether in the wilds, in the cities, or in the wide expanses in between
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Creating a Bronze Dragon Bronze dragons are the absolute worst at transforming themselves into human form. They always embellish with extra hair in all sorts of places. I applaud ingenuity, but in
respect all beings who risk their lives in defense of something greater than themselves.
2 My payment is a matter of principle. Requiring even a small fee for my service allows those I help to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Orlumbor to supply ships for its defense, making the island a wealthy and well-protected place in return. When Lord Neverember sank Waterdeep’s navy in his fight against pirates, he arranged to hire
, Luskan, Amn, or Baldur’s Gate, all of which have sought to claim the islands and its shipyards for their own. None of these other places ever considered that Orlumbor might simply choose not to
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ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters that press in from the wild. In some places, rangers gather in secretive orders or join forces with
defense.
This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are accustomed to life far from the comforts of a dry bed and a hot bath. Faced with city-bred adventurers who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
of them stay for months at a time to help with the work and the vigilant defense of the farm against insects and blights, as well as would-be vandals and plunderers. Hired guards and adventurers
in many places. Time and weather have eroded some of the mortar, creating ruts between the stones that can serve as handholds and footholds. Scaling the walls requires a successful DC 15 Strength
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Ephara’s Influence Ephara’s sphere of influence is the polis. Although worshiped in many places, she is most beloved in Meletis, whose citizens credit her with the city’s founding. Many city walls
difficult one from either perspective. Ephara approves of agriculture, a key ingredient for the development of cities, and both gods are concerned with defense of settlements. Even so, Karametra is tied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
colony
Defense: Spore servants and awakened zurkhwoods
Commerce: None
Organizations: Seven myconid circles; Zuggtmoy’s servants
Myconids have lived in Neverlight Grove for untold generations
following features throughout Neverlight Grove.
Underground Marsh. Water trickles into the large cavern from many places, forming terraces, pools, and streams. This creates an underground marsh ideal for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, though the smugglers have laid matting in places to make them more easily passable. All these passages and caverns are natural, though there are signs of worked stone here and there; such evidence is
found on the stairs leading from the secret door and in places where narrow passages were widened. It is likely that the characters have dealt with members of Sanbalet’s gang before entering the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the earth. Blocks of stone thrust up in some places to hinder movement through passages and caverns, while other areas drop off suddenly, forming escarpments hundreds of feet high. In some places
afflicted with madness, Kurr can’t bring himself to kill any living creature except in self-defense. If the characters spare his life, Kurr can act as a guide, for he has explored a great deal of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
consumed with self-pity. She’s in no mood to fight or have a conversation, so she mumbles and curses to herself, attacking only in self-defense. Both hags’ stat blocks appear in appendix B. The
color of fresh blood until it dries, whereupon its color changes to sepia. A Tiny clockwork toad with AC 5 and 1 hit point. If a creature places the toad on the ground, it hops 5 feet across the ground
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
undead captain places his boot on the rail along the deck of his creaky galleon and leans over the bow. His disembodied hand perches on his shoulder, and lightning from the cosmic storm flashes
words, Gargenhale tells any belligerent or opportunistic characters that his crew has already died once—and they won’t hesitate to do so again in defense of their ship. In conversation, Gargenhale is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
striking out or by having their ball caught, at which point the two teams switch places. Play Ball! Once the characters chose their team or decline, the game begins. The Righteous Hands are first to bat
. The game ends after each team has played offense and defense once. The outcome of the encounter hinges on the winning team and whether the characters assisted them. Noxious Stampede Wins If evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
immediately. Otherwise, they mock the party but don’t fight except in self-defense. Roaming Ooze The presence of the Pudding King (see “The Pudding Court” later in this chapter) is drawing oozes to
described in the Monster Manual) 4 1d2 ochre jellies Svirfneblin Wererats These wererats belong to Clan Goldwhisker and are searching for new places to settle within the ruins of the former city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
several comfortable black cushions at the center. She orders Lulu to rest on the cushions, which the hollyphant does with a bit of trepidation. Maggie then places two skulls on the circle, noting that she’s
sure her sisters won’t care if she picks their brains about this problem. The hag instructs Lulu and the characters to take up places within the circle. Mad Maggie tells the characters to close their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
down enemies, giving a dungeon’s inhabitants time to mount a defense or flee. The hidden pit is a classic example of this kind of trap. A 10-foot-deep pit usually deals little damage and is easy to
circumvented. But it’s a potentially deadly hazard on a narrow trail that hugs the side of a towering cliff face. Choke points and narrow passages that lead to important places in a dungeon are good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
(Perception) check is needed. Lookouts at the anchorage notice a ship within 2 miles automatically. The pirates’ first line of defense is a ring of submerged rocks a quarter-mile from shore. The captain of a
the warehouse (area 4) have crenelated parapets for defense. These provide half cover. Aside from the pirate crews, Jahaka Anchorage is home to a handful of pirates who answer to the tavernkeeper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, outside assistance is essential to the continued defense of the realm. FORT MORNINGLORD
Several years ago, the entire complement of paladins at Fort Morninglord simply disappeared in a calamitous
, without a second thought, to lay down their lives in defense of their people, and the folk of Elturgard know it. Disrespect the Creed, and it isn’t the Creed’s wrath you face, but that of the local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
replaced by respectable, local guards who have a personal interest in the defense of Neverwinter. This public sentiment has led to some neighborhoods organizing their own makeshift militias, and the Lord
effectively exiled from Waterdeep — to invest in the city and perhaps rebuild some of the noble villas in that district as places for them to stay when they do business. With the Chasm closed, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
done searching the wreck for treasure.) He inflicts harm only in self-defense. A successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check or an offer of treasure worth at least 1,000 gp convinces the dragon to
vault lies deep underground, natural sunlight is difficult to come by. Clever characters can buy twenty steel mirrors (5 gp each) and arrange them in places (and at the proper angles) so that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
enter the keep.
Gatehouse Features The gatehouse has the following features:
Drawbridge. The keep’s first line of defense is a steep ditch, 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep, in front of the fortress
where they want their characters to go. None of the locations within the keep has or requires its own map; as DM, you help the players visualize these places through your descriptions.
Read the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
back to Zalto (taking 20 minutes to reach him). Zalto then places the foundry on alert, meaning that its defenders can’t be surprised. 4. Barn The village has three barns (areas 4A, 4B, and 4C). Each
rescued, they behave and act as described in the “Prisoners of the Yakfolk” sidebar. The yakfolk in area 4A sleeps in area 5B at night. The yakfolk in area 4B sleeps in area 5E at night. The yakfolk in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
devils extended a tenacious defense out to the planes beyond Avernus, they could keep the demons away from Hell’s doorstep, but such a strategy would place a great strain on supplies, reinforcements, and
unit integrity. Although the devils killed in such places would recover, their weapons, armor, and other materials would remain lost.