prevent archers and his chasing

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the world. For no matter how thick its walls, skilled its archers, or brave its knights, few settlements have ever withstood a full-scale onslaught of orcs. Every soldier who lives through a fight

cosmic implications of Maglubiyet’s attacks. To prevent the goblinoids from outstripping her people in population, she urges the orcs to have many offspring and teach them the ways of battle not only

The Mountain Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

heard by the orc in area 4 and then attempt to flee to area 3. See the “Mountain Door Defenses” sidebar. If the archers are alerted to the party’s presence, they open fire on intruders on the ledge and in

other archers continue to fire at exposed characters. The orcs in the eastern half of area 3 cut the rope bridge and prepare to defend the doors that lead to area 5. Round 8. The orcs in area 14 arrive

The Mountain Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

heard by the orc in area 4 and then attempt to flee to area 3. See the “Mountain Door Defenses” sidebar. If the archers are alerted to the party’s presence, they open fire on intruders on the ledge and in

other archers continue to fire at exposed characters. The orcs in the eastern half of area 3 cut the rope bridge and prepare to defend the doors that lead to area 5. Round 8. The orcs in area 14 arrive

Forest Shrine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

in or around such a place. Forest Shrine Adventures d10 Adventure Goal 1 Get permission from the shrine’s druids to take part in a sacred hunt with them. 2 Prevent game hunters from

before a simple log table and wood rack used in dressing animals. Several hunting blinds lie hidden in the forest surrounding the shrine. From these camouflaged posts archers keep watch for game and

Forest Shrine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

in or around such a place. Forest Shrine Adventures d10 Adventure Goal 1 Get permission from the shrine’s druids to take part in a sacred hunt with them. 2 Prevent game hunters from

before a simple log table and wood rack used in dressing animals. Several hunting blinds lie hidden in the forest surrounding the shrine. From these camouflaged posts archers keep watch for game and

Reality Dawns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

wanted anything more than to stop Vecna’s ritual. Chasing Kas Before Kas fled the sanctum, he muttered a phrase both Alustriel and Tasha overheard: “Finally, it ends in Pandesmos.” The women repeat

sanctum ensure the wizards aren’t in real danger. They insist the characters chase after Kas immediately to prevent him from freeing Miska. Alustriel and Tasha promise to help the characters however they

Reality Dawns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

wanted anything more than to stop Vecna’s ritual. Chasing Kas Before Kas fled the sanctum, he muttered a phrase both Alustriel and Tasha overheard: “Finally, it ends in Pandesmos.” The women repeat

sanctum ensure the wizards aren’t in real danger. They insist the characters chase after Kas immediately to prevent him from freeing Miska. Alustriel and Tasha promise to help the characters however they

Assigning Assets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

messengers. Though only a handful of Zhentarim assassins have joined the fight, they can paralyze an enemy unit at a decisive moment or prevent a crucial order from reaching its destination. Harper

Agents. Intercepting intelligence during battle is a Harper specialty, and Harper agents can provide key information about cult plans and deployments. As well, Harper archers, infantry, and spellcasters

Assigning Assets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

messengers. Though only a handful of Zhentarim assassins have joined the fight, they can paralyze an enemy unit at a decisive moment or prevent a crucial order from reaching its destination. Harper

Agents. Intercepting intelligence during battle is a Harper specialty, and Harper agents can provide key information about cult plans and deployments. As well, Harper archers, infantry, and spellcasters

Chapter 8: Realms of Etharis

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide

their religion, chasing away the primal spirits the Norden communed with. Soldiers from Unterland arrived to enforce the empire’s laws and tithes. The east Norden fought for a time, but as they were

be trained. The Academy of Swords produces infantry composed of pikemen, swordsmen, and archers. The strongest youths or noble heirs may be chosen to become heavy cavalry. The Academy also trains

Portal Encounters

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

see where the characters end up, rerolling any locations already visited. For the first three destinations, roll a d6 to prevent the characters from reaching The Maverick. For subsequent destinations

Hand) check. On a failed check, the captain and crew members spot and prevent the theft, and each character takes 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage from the beating they endure as they escape through the

Portal Encounters

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

see where the characters end up, rerolling any locations already visited. For the first three destinations, roll a d6 to prevent the characters from reaching The Maverick. For subsequent destinations

Hand) check. On a failed check, the captain and crew members spot and prevent the theft, and each character takes 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage from the beating they endure as they escape through the

Island Approach and First Floor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

open to the outside and allow light into the hall during the day. The west windows allowed archers on the second level to fire down on any intruders in this area. Hermit Alterations. The hermits have

by smashing its hull with rocks to prevent the hermits from escaping. Anyone approaching can see that the boat is half submerged and that its hull has several holes. Grim Haul. After slaughtering the

Island Approach and First Floor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

open to the outside and allow light into the hall during the day. The west windows allowed archers on the second level to fire down on any intruders in this area. Hermit Alterations. The hermits have

by smashing its hull with rocks to prevent the hermits from escaping. Anyone approaching can see that the boat is half submerged and that its hull has several holes. Grim Haul. After slaughtering the

Lesser Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

attacks any creatures that enter the chamber. The golem fights to the death and pursues trespassers relentlessly, even chasing them out of the caverns. Treasure. The weapon stuck in the clay golem is a

L16) piled them here to block the entrance to the greater caverns and prevent creatures that dwell there from taking him by surprise. With 5 minutes of work, the characters can clear enough of the rocks

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

relentlessly, even chasing them out of the caverns. Treasure. The weapon stuck in the clay golem is a slender-bladed Giant Slayer (shortsword). The sword’s name (“Longtooth”) is engraved into the

. The boulders are obviously not a natural formation. Lludd, the behir in area L15, piled them here to block the entrance to the greater caverns and prevent creatures that dwell there from taking him