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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
guard room (area R3). These guards insist on confiscating the characters’ weapons. In addition, one guard searches each character for concealed weapons. A character can conceal a dagger or similarly
day during their stay. The characters wish to meet with a prisoner. The warden can facilitate such a meeting by having the prisoner brought to area R12 for questioning. The warden is always present for such meetings.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
threats in the prophet’s name, they gain advantage on ability checks they make to bluff or intimidate their way into a temple. Fooled cultists insist on leading the party to one of the cult’s leaders
is present, and the characters can engage their foe. After one prophet falls, the remaining three prophets retreat to lower levels, leaving their minions to defend the temple dungeons. The characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
upon 1d4 myconid adults, 2d6 myconid sprouts, and one or more spore servants. Roll a d8 and consult the Spore Servants table to determine what kind of spore servants are present. Spore Servants d8
quaggoth spore servants 7–8 1d6 hook horror spore servants (see appendix C) Subjects of Zuggtmoy, the myconids and their spore servants caper and dance madly to music only they can hear. The myconids insist
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
others that he can fortify the artifact to prevent it from shattering again when the characters use it to stop Vecna’s ritual. If the characters insist on keeping the rod, Alustriel and Tasha approach them
It’s unlikely, but one or more characters might be present when Kas reveals his true identity. In this case, use the stat block presented in the “Kas the Betrayer” section in appendix B. Kas focuses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes.
This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of
replaces Esclarotta’s, and he crashes the castle to keep it from falling into enemy hands (see “Developments”). Treasure If the characters insist on tearing out the valuable control elements, they can pry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes. This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of Esclarotta
spirit replaces Esclarotta’s, and he crashes the castle to keep it from falling into enemy hands (see “Developments”). Treasure If the characters insist on tearing out the valuable control elements
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Daggerwatch in Upper Dura, and its colors are white and gold. Detractors often say that the Sharn Watch favors the Hippogriff and that House Vadalis helps the Pegasus, but the referees always insist that the
own goal. Obstacles such as trees, streams, and piles of rubble can be present on a hrazhak field, requiring the competitors to make full use of their jumping and climbing abilities. Idols can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the Billowing Patrol knows, and if there’s information the characters need, he can provide it. The two High Court members eventually insist the characters choose who they—and, by extension, Djaynai—will
or Persuasion) check. The characters can then reconvene with either High Court member in private. Alternatively, if a character succeeds on a DC 20 Charisma (Persuasion) check, they present a point
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
to flee the area. If a character addresses any of the portraits, one or more of them reply and insist to know the characters’ business in the Deans’ Wing. The portraits all have the personalities of
along the wall opposite the door.
This room holds documents detailing the research of Lorehold’s deans, past and present. While some of the work here contains fascinating historical discoveries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
purposely present itself as a beholder to an ignorant creature, but this behavior is rare, since it usually is focused on hunting and lacks the self-importance and paranoia of a true beholder. It can
. Accidental Summoning. When the ritual to summon a spectator goes wrong, a gauth might push itself through the flawed connection, arriving immediately or several minutes later. It might present itself as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
same kind of creature are present, since the druid might favor a certain kind of beast or plant.) Running the Encounter. The frost druid aims to kill the characters or send them scurrying back to Ten
render assistance with no strings attached, serving as a wilderness guide until it feels like the characters can get by on their own. If the characters insist on repaying its kindness, the werebear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Random Encounters in Hither Use random encounters to bring the swamp to life or to present the characters with more opportunities to interact with the setting. You can also use random encounters to
character of being a dishonorable thief, and insist that the stolen items be returned to the well at once. The will-o’-wisps will also accept a different trinket as payment for one that was stolen. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
as nomads.
Though the Red Tigers are less than comfortable with the present situation, they consider Beorunna’s Well their holy site, so they make the best of things. Bands of Red Tiger tribespeople
and foremost — but attribute these claims to a tribe other than their own. The strongest among the band will insist on the chance to prove him- or herself better than the stories you’ve heard, and will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
also insist that the masks be turned over to them. If the characters demand payment, the dwarves frown but agree to pay up to 200 pp for each mask. Once the dwarves learn about an entrance to Tyar
spanning a firelit chasm.
The southeast chasm is described in area E12. A dozen fire temple cultists bunk here, but only four Eternal Flame guardians (see chapter 7) are present when the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Curse. A crew member named Incindorita (CN tiefling acolyte) claims that the ship has been cursed. They insist that one of the newcomers to the ship must offer up a prayer to calm the storm. There is no
the trees beyond the building, you can see a freestanding iron door with the oval shape of a portal entrance.
No zombies are present on the land, though they swarm every part of the ship. One group
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
present adventure opportunities via advertisements recruiting mercenaries, half-substantiated reports of monster attacks ignored by the Flaming Fist, and more. And of course, should adventurers succeed or
, starlike motes of light to sparkle along the saber’s blade. The former innkeeper of the Blade and Stars, a chaotic neutral half-orc bandit named Aurayaun, used to insist that the illusory effect was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
about Ilvaash’s betrayal but quiets almost immediately, certain that the godlet can see everything that occurs in the Briny Maze. The ashenwight won’t help the characters, even if the characters insist
nearby. The encephalon cluster doesn’t bother the spectator in area B10 or Mublinesh in area B14 (assuming the mindgate is opened). If those creatures aren’t present, however, the encephalon cluster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
present adventure opportunities via advertisements recruiting mercenaries, half-substantiated reports of monster attacks ignored by the Flaming Fist, and more. And of course, should adventurers succeed or
, starlike motes of light to sparkle along the saber’s blade. The former innkeeper of the Blade and Stars, a chaotic neutral half-orc bandit named Aurayaun, used to insist that the illusory effect was