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Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
weapons with which they can slaughter prey. Sharp iron fences, crushing stalagmites and blades of glass all conveniently appear in order to aid a juggernaut’s brutality. Every juggernaut considers
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook).
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the soldier background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries
never leave a friend behind.
3
My honor is my life.
4
I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
5
Those who fight beside me are those
monsters
expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Gnashing Teeth. The hunting horror makes one Bite attack.
Crushing Horror. A creature Grappled by the hunting horror takes 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation
":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Crushing Horror", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage.
Pursuit of Prey. The hunting horror moves up to its Speed.
And in the air about him were
monsters
1, two awakened trees appear in open spots in the Emanation of Shub-Niggurath’s choice. They immediately roll initiative and aid their Dark Mother.
Level 2. A non-plant takes 15 Acid damage, or
appease the goddess’ growing hunger.
The Land Revolts. As the cult grows stronger, the corrupted land twists and turns to aid them. Paths become overgrown with thick hedges, leading strangers
classes
shields to protect against crushing jaws and scything claws, others deploy cunning traps to keep a safe distance from the horrors they hunt, some assume the traits and powers of their enemies to better
13
+5
Improved Monster Grimoire
4
14
+5
Lair Sense
4
15
+5
Hunting Guild feature
4
16
+5
Ability Score Improvement
4
17
+6
Slayer's Aid
5
18
+6
Hunting Guild
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
that no demonic army can enter Avernus without being spotted. Each tower outpost is within sight of two others, and neighboring troops can quickly arrive to aid in crushing an incursion should demons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
that no demonic army can enter Avernus without being spotted. Each tower outpost is within sight of two others, and neighboring troops can quickly arrive to aid in crushing an incursion should demons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
bar all exterior doors. Bandits in area K8 move to the tops of the walls, adding two more bandits to each wall section. The Crushing Wave reavers in area K8 head straight for the source of the trouble
, arriving 1 minute after the alarm is raised. After 10 minutes, Grimjaw and the reavers from area K20 leave the keep and search for intruders in the castle. Map 3.3: Rivergard KeepView Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
bar all exterior doors. Bandits in area K8 move to the tops of the walls, adding two more bandits to each wall section. The Crushing Wave reavers in area K8 head straight for the source of the trouble
, arriving 1 minute after the alarm is raised. After 10 minutes, Grimjaw and the reavers from area K20 leave the keep and search for intruders in the castle. Map 3.3: Rivergard KeepView Player Version
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
, instead of moving, you can teleport yourself or an ally within 60 feet of you to the location of your shade. Level 6: Aid Not Given You can take a Bonus Action to take the Help action or expend 1
Focus Point to touch a creature and restore a number of Hit Points equal to a roll of your Martial Arts die plus your Wisdom modifier.
Level 11: Crushing Guilt You can expend 3 Focus Points to release
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Areas of the Pass The following areas correspond to labels on the map of the Tsolenka Pass below. These structures are made of tightly fitted stone and can’t be scaled without the aid of magic or a climber’s kit. Map 9.1: Tsolenka Pass (Area T)View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Areas of the Pass The following areas correspond to labels on the map of the Tsolenka Pass below. These structures are made of tightly fitted stone and can’t be scaled without the aid of magic or a climber’s kit. Map 9.1: Tsolenka Pass (Area T)View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
introduce the player characters to the region and its people. Combine the settlements of Womford and nearby Bargewright Inn into the corrupt town of Nulb. The small river known as Imeryds Run serves as
the Dessarin River, carrying the barge traffic (and river piracy) that interests the Cult of the Crushing Wave. The gnome town of Tulvar replaces Westbridge, while the Etterboek takes the place of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
learn which settlement the player characters are using for a base and send a small force with a devastation orb to ravage that settlement — preferably with the characters in it. While the characters rest
flamewrath armed with a devastation orb of fire One Crushing Wave priest and six Crushing Wave reavers armed with a devastation orb of water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
water level. Treasure. Many denizens of the temple carry small amounts of treasure. Creatures that own individual treasure have 4d10 gp worth of mixed coins and other minor valuables. Map 4.2: Temple of the Crushing WaveView Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
learn which settlement the player characters are using for a base and send a small force with a devastation orb to ravage that settlement — preferably with the characters in it. While the characters rest
flamewrath armed with a devastation orb of fire One Crushing Wave priest and six Crushing Wave reavers armed with a devastation orb of water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
next Bastion Turn. If an event occurs, the DM reads the event aloud to the player whose character controls that Bastion. (All the events are described in the sections following the table.) The event
is resolved immediately, with the player and DM working together to expand story details as needed. If multiple characters issue the Maintain order on the same Bastion turn, roll once on the table for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
water level. Treasure. Many denizens of the temple carry small amounts of treasure. Creatures that own individual treasure have 4d10 gp worth of mixed coins and other minor valuables. Map 4.2: Temple of the Crushing WaveView Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
next Bastion Turn. If an event occurs, the DM reads the event aloud to the player whose character controls that Bastion. (All the events are described in the sections following the table.) The event
is resolved immediately, with the player and DM working together to expand story details as needed. If multiple characters issue the Maintain order on the same Bastion turn, roll once on the table for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
introduce the player characters to the region and its people. Combine the settlements of Womford and nearby Bargewright Inn into the corrupt town of Nulb. The small river known as Imeryds Run serves as
the Dessarin River, carrying the barge traffic (and river piracy) that interests the Cult of the Crushing Wave. The gnome town of Tulvar replaces Westbridge, while the Etterboek takes the place of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Social Interaction During a social interaction, the adventurers usually have a goal. They want to extract information, secure aid, win someone’s trust, escape punishment, avoid combat, negotiate a
somewhere in between, balancing player skill (roleplaying and persuading) with character skill (reflected by ability checks).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Social Interaction During a social interaction, the adventurers usually have a goal. They want to extract information, secure aid, win someone’s trust, escape punishment, avoid combat, negotiate a
somewhere in between, balancing player skill (roleplaying and persuading) with character skill (reflected by ability checks).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
each player how they mean to evade this threat. If traveling by ship, whoever is steering the vessel needs to succeed on three consecutive DC 18 Dexterity checks using proficiency with water vehicles
(other actions taken to aid the escape may grant advantage at your discretion). On a failure of two consecutive sailing checks the ship is swept up by the tornado and destroyed: all creatures onboard take 44 (8d10) bludgeoning damage and are tossed into the sea.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
each player how they mean to evade this threat. If traveling by ship, whoever is steering the vessel needs to succeed on three consecutive DC 18 Dexterity checks using proficiency with water vehicles
(other actions taken to aid the escape may grant advantage at your discretion). On a failure of two consecutive sailing checks the ship is swept up by the tornado and destroyed: all creatures onboard take 44 (8d10) bludgeoning damage and are tossed into the sea.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Special NPCs In this chapter, each player runs not only a player character but also an NPC who has ties to the settlement that the characters are defending. Once you’ve determined where the adventure
ideal, and a flaw), and a stat block. When the giant attack begins, give one NPC to each player and tell the player where the NPC is at the start of the encounter, as noted in the encounter description
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Special NPCs In this chapter, each player runs not only a player character but also an NPC who has ties to the settlement that the characters are defending. Once you’ve determined where the adventure
ideal, and a flaw), and a stat block. When the giant attack begins, give one NPC to each player and tell the player where the NPC is at the start of the encounter, as noted in the encounter description
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
check; just tell the player what happens. Likewise, if there’s no way anyone could accomplish the task, just tell the player it doesn’t work. Otherwise, answer these three simple questions: What kind of
include any effort that is beyond the capabilities of most people without aid or exceptional ability. Even with aptitude and training, a character needs some amount of luck — or a lot of specialized
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
check; just tell the player what happens. Likewise, if there’s no way anyone could accomplish the task, just tell the player it doesn’t work. Otherwise, answer these three simple questions: What kind of
include any effort that is beyond the capabilities of most people without aid or exceptional ability. Even with aptitude and training, a character needs some amount of luck — or a lot of specialized
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Monstrous Tactics Monsters, just like player characters, can try anything you can imagine in combat, including the full range of combat options described in the Player’s Handbook. Monsters can use
the Help action to aid each other, they can grapple or shove their enemies, and so on. Some monsters use these options to maximize their advantages in battle; others use them to sow fear among their
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
aid nor relief. The divine magic that once offered healing and protection to those in need has dwindled, and few remain who can kindle its power. As a player, the extreme scarcity of divine magic offers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
construction evident even in the broken remains of the building, the place carries the unmistakable air of anguish and torment. Map 4.7: Demon Ruin View Player Version Demon Ruin Adventures The Demon
Ruin Adventures table offers some reasons why characters might risk death in the Demon Wastes. Demon Ruin Adventures d4 Adventure Goal 1 Make a desperate request for aid from a Lord of Dust who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
narrow trail through heavy underbrush. The dwarf asking for aid also gives the characters a signed and sealed document proclaiming them friends of the dwarves who have permission to visit the vale
the vale can be as eventful as you like, but once the characters reach the right spot, start with area D1. Map 6.7: Shrine of the Tender OathView Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Temple Features Beneath a high cavern ceiling, streets connect a number of spacious plazas where wealthy dwarven families built estates. With the aid of a captive djinni, the air cult works to
such treasure. Creatures that own individual treasure have 4d10 gp worth of mixed coins and other minor valuables. Map 4.1: Temple of Howling HatredView Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
adventurers wander into the area from a second entrance to the caverns (area 1) and become embroiled in the hunt. Whether they choose to avoid the hunting party, aid the hook horrors, or negotiate their way
, spending 1 extra foot of movement for every foot of passage. Medium or smaller creatures can move through such areas normally.
Map 2.2: The Hook Horror Lair View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Temple Features Beneath a high cavern ceiling, streets connect a number of spacious plazas where wealthy dwarven families built estates. With the aid of a captive djinni, the air cult works to
such treasure. Creatures that own individual treasure have 4d10 gp worth of mixed coins and other minor valuables. Map 4.1: Temple of Howling HatredView Player Version