present agents and his contain

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

coronation, everyone present understands that the creature is telling them the person so honored could become a great force for good. Ki-rins have also been known to appear at the sites of great battles

pledging service to the creature. They study under its tutelage in its lair and serve as its agents in the world. These followers might travel incognito across the land, seeking news of growing evil and

Lesser Star-Spawn of Cthulhu

monsters

beneath the ocean, where they are tended by the deep ones. Avatars of Doom. The star-spawn serve as Cthulhu’s agents in the world. They venture forth from the ocean depths when called by a

adventurers. These star-spawn struggle against their bonds. If freed, they bear no sympathy or debt to their helpers. One never knows when a sealed chamber deep within an ancient dungeon might contain vast

Greater Star-Spawn of Cthulhu

monsters

agents in the world. They venture forth from the ocean depths when called by a cult of Cthulhu, protecting the cult from its enemies and lending the Mythos lore needed to enact the cult’s aims

knows when a sealed chamber deep within an ancient dungeon might contain vast riches, or a patient star-spawn waiting. Horrid Inspiration. Humans living within the area of an entombed and sleeping

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

with that of snakes, producing a caste-based society of hybrids in which the most snakelike are the leaders and the most humanlike are spies and agents in foreign lands. Humans Transformed The

agents infiltrate enemy governments to discover weaknesses that their leaders can exploit. The yuan-ti look forward to the day when their empire rises again and spreads across the world like venom through

Aerie

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

present; absent griffons are out hunting and return after 1d4 hours. Griffons that are present attack if they or their nests are disturbed. The griffons’ nests contain no treasure.

Aerie

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

present; absent griffons are out hunting and return after 1d4 hours. Griffons that are present attack if they or their nests are disturbed. The griffons’ nests contain no treasure.

S2. Courtyard

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

the southeast quadrant, while the orcs claim the remaining quadrants. See the Enemy Roster table for the number of orcs and ogres present. The courtyard’s northwest and northeast quadrants contain rotted wooden troughs and posts that were once used to feed, water, and tether horses.

S2. Courtyard

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

the southeast quadrant, while the orcs claim the remaining quadrants. See the Enemy Roster table for the number of orcs and ogres present. The courtyard’s northwest and northeast quadrants contain rotted wooden troughs and posts that were once used to feed, water, and tether horses.

Setup

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

present as events unfold. Since the Zhentarim controls the Bargewright Inn, any number of scouts, spies, and thugs might be present in the inn complex. These agents could be at rest or on special missions. In any case, all of them look out for Zhentarim interests.

Setup

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

present as events unfold. Since the Zhentarim controls the Bargewright Inn, any number of scouts, spies, and thugs might be present in the inn complex. These agents could be at rest or on special missions. In any case, all of them look out for Zhentarim interests.

Planning the Heist

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

and destruction he will unleash once he has fully embraced the book’s power.—N. The following sections contain information that can help guide the characters as they form their plan. You can

provide this information straightforwardly to the players, present it through conversations with the party’s patron, or allow characters to use their skills and abilities to research and gather information. Map 13.1: Players’ Map

Planning the Heist

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

and destruction he will unleash once he has fully embraced the book’s power.—N. The following sections contain information that can help guide the characters as they form their plan. You can

provide this information straightforwardly to the players, present it through conversations with the party’s patron, or allow characters to use their skills and abilities to research and gather information. Map 13.1: Players’ Map

Archives

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

siege and demonic assault of Blingdenstone, or any other part of the well-known history of Faerûn. Archives of the Present The rooms that contain the works of Urmas have inscriptions carved above the

Archives Gravenhollow’s records are organized by rooms attuned to the past, the present, or the future. Each level has a random number of rooms, arranged without any apparent system other than the

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Introduction AN ADVENTURE SUPPORTING EXTRA LIFE A fallen clock tower holds components from an ancient artifact. Upon discovery of the components, competing agents look to launch expeditions to

2019, we’re pleased to present the following adventure scenario. Infernal Machine Rebuild can be run as a standalone adventure or connected to last year’s Lost Laboratory of Kwalish. A fallen clock

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

on rebuilding Lum’s infernal machine. Zariel is the present master of Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells. Bel is the deposed former master of that layer. But to rebuild the infernal machine

, both devils require a number of missing components — former control buttons vital to the machine’s operation. Zariel and Bel have both planted agents in the world, tasking those agents with finding

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Introduction AN ADVENTURE SUPPORTING EXTRA LIFE A fallen clock tower holds components from an ancient artifact. Upon discovery of the components, competing agents look to launch expeditions to

2019, we’re pleased to present the following adventure scenario. Infernal Machine Rebuild can be run as a standalone adventure or connected to last year’s Lost Laboratory of Kwalish. A fallen clock

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

on rebuilding Lum’s infernal machine. Zariel is the present master of Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells. Bel is the deposed former master of that layer. But to rebuild the infernal machine

, both devils require a number of missing components — former control buttons vital to the machine’s operation. Zariel and Bel have both planted agents in the world, tasking those agents with finding

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13

Conclusion When the characters successfully deliver the key (Prisoner 13’s keystone tattoo), Varrin’s joy and relief crack his usually reserved exterior, and he sends his agents to open the vault and

reveal the lost Axebreaker treasure (he won’t allow the characters to be present for the vault opening). While much of the clan’s stolen wealth has been spent, there’s still a great fortune remaining

Layers of Villainy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Layers of Villainy Although the characters have no way to discover this fact at present, the attack on Tresendar Manor was carried out by operatives working for the Six. That dark cabal of dark

individuals wants to bring dark forces into the world — and its members have a specific motive of wanting to destroy Acquisitions Incorporated in the process. However, most of the agents involved in the

Background

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

Background Gargosh Blusterhelm, a young shield dwarf from Mithral Hall, has made it his life’s quest to find the legendary axe Orcsplitter and present it to the elders of Clan Blusterhelm in the

have taken steps to prevent treasure hunters from getting too close, keeping vigilant agents in the vicinity of the Halls in order to head off any serious digging. Map 6.9: Halls of the Hunting AxeView Player Version

War in the Streets

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

War in the Streets Beneath the city streets lurks a criminal underworld, its leader a beholder called Xanathar. Hoping to gain a political foothold in Waterdeep, agents of the Zhentarim (also known

and slew the Zhentarim envoys who were present. When the Zhents retaliated by attacking Xanathar Guild outposts, Xanathar took their actions as confirmation of the Black Network’s vile intentions. Now

War in the Streets

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

War in the Streets Beneath the city streets lurks a criminal underworld, its leader a beholder called Xanathar. Hoping to gain a political foothold in Waterdeep, agents of the Zhentarim (also known

and slew the Zhentarim envoys who were present. When the Zhents retaliated by attacking Xanathar Guild outposts, Xanathar took their actions as confirmation of the Black Network’s vile intentions. Now

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13

Conclusion When the characters successfully deliver the key (Prisoner 13’s keystone tattoo), Varrin’s joy and relief crack his usually reserved exterior, and he sends his agents to open the vault and

reveal the lost Axebreaker treasure (he won’t allow the characters to be present for the vault opening). While much of the clan’s stolen wealth has been spent, there’s still a great fortune remaining

Layers of Villainy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Layers of Villainy Although the characters have no way to discover this fact at present, the attack on Tresendar Manor was carried out by operatives working for the Six. That dark cabal of dark

individuals wants to bring dark forces into the world — and its members have a specific motive of wanting to destroy Acquisitions Incorporated in the process. However, most of the agents involved in the

Background

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

Background Gargosh Blusterhelm, a young shield dwarf from Mithral Hall, has made it his life’s quest to find the legendary axe Orcsplitter and present it to the elders of Clan Blusterhelm in the

have taken steps to prevent treasure hunters from getting too close, keeping vigilant agents in the vicinity of the Halls in order to head off any serious digging. Map 6.9: Halls of the Hunting AxeView Player Version

Conclusion

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

Conclusion When the characters successfully deliver the key (Prisoner 13’s keystone tattoo), Varrin’s joy and relief crack his usually reserved exterior, and he sends his agents to open the vault and

reveal the lost Axebreaker treasure (he won’t allow the characters to be present for the vault opening). While much of the clan’s stolen wealth has been spent, there’s still a great fortune remaining

Conclusion

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

Conclusion When the characters successfully deliver the key (Prisoner 13’s keystone tattoo), Varrin’s joy and relief crack his usually reserved exterior, and he sends his agents to open the vault and

reveal the lost Axebreaker treasure (he won’t allow the characters to be present for the vault opening). While much of the clan’s stolen wealth has been spent, there’s still a great fortune remaining

The Long Road

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

Zhentarim believes intrigue in Yartar is to blame: someone wants to harm the Black Network’s profits. Zhentarim agents first suspected the Harpers, but trusted spies recently reported back that an

unknown organization seems to be at work in Yartar. None of the reports that reach the Bargewright Inn contain any hint of the truth, but the troublemakers are members of the Kraken Society, trying to

The Long Road

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

Zhentarim believes intrigue in Yartar is to blame: someone wants to harm the Black Network’s profits. Zhentarim agents first suspected the Harpers, but trusted spies recently reported back that an

unknown organization seems to be at work in Yartar. None of the reports that reach the Bargewright Inn contain any hint of the truth, but the troublemakers are members of the Kraken Society, trying to

Gibbet Crossing

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

security in exchange for inclusion in svirfneblin trade contracts, while the drow simultaneously negotiated fair prices for duergar goods. Tensions between the three groups were always present. When

. The obelisk’s magic activated a nearby forgotten magic item, trapping the thieves. They died with their treasures. Recently, the mind flayer fanatics sent one of their most powerful agents, a mind

Surprise! Dragon Cultists!

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

queen’s hoard on Avernus by agents of Zariel — treasure given to Duke Vanthampur and her sons to buy the loyalty of the Dead Three followers. Guided by visions sent to them by Tiamat, the cultists know

an agent of Zariel. Cultists who survive this encounter can show up at a later time to help or hinder the characters, at your discretion. If it’s present when the cultists of Tiamat confront the

Gibbet Crossing

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

security in exchange for inclusion in svirfneblin trade contracts, while the drow simultaneously negotiated fair prices for duergar goods. Tensions between the three groups were always present. When

. The obelisk’s magic activated a nearby forgotten magic item, trapping the thieves. They died with their treasures. Recently, the mind flayer fanatics sent one of their most powerful agents, a mind

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