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Curse of Strahd
card reading in chapter 1, unless he has been forced into his tomb in the catacombs of Castle Ravenloft.
Strahd's Tactics
Because the entire adventure revolves around Strahd, you must play him
the reach of melee combatants and spellcasters, or he flies away (using summoned wolf;wolves or swarm of bats;swarms of bats or swarm of rats;rats to guard his retreat).
Strahd observes the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
people from expressing themselves.
2 A guard imprisons people who worship gods opposed to Ephara, such as Phenax and Nylea.
3 A noble is building a new development directly in a forest, where
few foes likely to serve the god’s will. Ephara’s urn is a fountain of blessings
(NOAH BRADLEY) Ephara’s Monsters Challenge Creature Source
1/8 Guard MM
1/2 Anvilwrought raptor MOoT
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
offer free instruction in reading to all who desire it, and the city has over thirty publishers of broadsheets in addition to chapbook printers and book publishers. Large paper advertisements are
plastered onto alley walls, and smaller ones are passed out by those hired by businesses to trumpet their services. Printed menus can be found posted in the windows of most eateries and are handed out to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
T6. Guard Tower Rooftop Ten-foot-tall, gold-plated statues stand atop the battlements, facing outward. Each one depicts a female human knight holding a lance. The cold wind stirs the snow, under
, and rusty chain mail. Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is here, read: The swirling snow assumes the forms of thin, young women. The wind howls, “Begone! The treasure is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
-spirited. Her exacting judgment has led her to join the Dragonchess Club, and while she is still honing her skill at the game itself, she compensates by reading her opponent instead of the board. Many a
Club. During matches, she focuses on trying to understand and preempt the opposing sides’ strategies. More than once she has suggested new plays mid-game that have caught the opposing team off guard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
with other skeletons, despite being hacked to animate splinters. 3 Mimics ways it entertained itself in life, such as acting, dancing, or reading. 4 Performs a familiar task, such as cleaning, cooking, mining, or praying. 5 Repeats its final moments of life. 6 Stands guard at the post it protected in life.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Yellowcrest Lore A thorough reading of the diary reveals the broad details of the lives of Sarah and the Yellowcrest family. Alternatively, if the characters call Sarah back (see below) and are able
City Guard after investigating the murders hinted at some sort of cult activity, but details of the killings were never revealed. No suspects were ever identified or charged. The Yellowcrest family had
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Please present your gift for inspection.”
All three monks are neutral good priests of Deneir. (Apply racial traits to their statistics as needed.) The monks study any book or scroll that’s handed to
up, one patron stands out among the rest: a chaotic good ogre wearing a headband of intellect. He sits by himself in a corner, reading a book titled The Sum of Theology by Saint Vetheera, a servant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a faint image in the cloud of an adult bronze dragon surrounded by figures in black robes wearing the holy symbol of Shar and reading from scrolls. As the great creature writhes in pain, its bronze
that “birthed” it. The shadow assassins guard the room thereafter. Treasure Each cult fanatic carries an obsidian holy symbol of Shar (25 gp each). The leader, Abberoch, also has a silver rod with one end formed in the shape of a key (70 gp). The rod unlocks the double door in area 18.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
provide comfort for off-duty guards.
The room includes a table and chairs for eating, a couch and several chairs for lounging, and a privy. A trunk on the east wall contains a dozen spare guard
approach (as detailed in the “Evading Guards” section), the DC of those checks decreases by 2 against the off-duty guards. Locked Door. The door to area T3 is locked. Each guard in the vault has a key
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, hoping that the goddess might hold enough sway over Strahd to persuade him to free her beloved. Zuleika Toranescu Kiril has ordered Zuleika to guard the prisoners. If the characters rescue Emil and return
(worth 250 gp) An ornate electrum censer with platinum filigree (worth 750 gp) Anyone who steals from Mother Night is cursed. The werewolves know this, and thus don’t go out of their way to guard the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. Characters who spend 5 minutes or more reading the notebooks and who succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check piece together that Murgaxor is conducting his life-draining ritual in the
secret door, beyond which is area U4. From inside the hallway, characters can spot either secret door without having to make a check. U3. Guard Chamber Two mud-caked, human-sized creatures stand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
other hand, congratulates characters for unlocking the Vault of Dragons and allows them to leave on the condition that they go empty-handed. He intends to see the gold safely returned to the city of
Jalester Silvermane (see appendix B) and six City Guard veterans to help characters secure the gold. Laeral’s arrival forces Jarlaxle to be on his best behavior. After assuring Laeral of his good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
themselves known, the guard slides open the peephole and checks to see if they’re wearing the Ashen Heirs’ distinctive efreeti masks. If they are, he then asks for the passphrase. If a character answers, “Let
the embers light the way,” the guard unbars the door and admits them. Even if the characters never learned the passphrase, a character who succeeds on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
robes and black-feathered cowls of air cultists, while others are dressed in the green of the water cultists. Each person bears a placard around his or her neck, reading “I am punished.”
The refugees
guard.
Five Crushing Wave reavers and a Howling Hatred priest wearing a balloon pack watch the outer camp. (See chapter 7 for the cultists’ statistics and rules for the balloon pack.) The figures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
guard outside the mansion: one at the carriage house’s east door, two at the front door, and one at the back patio door. If attacked, the draconians shout to alert the other draconians outside the
house and in the area connected to the door they guard (area O3 or area O4, whichever’s closest). Patrol. Roughly once per hour, a group of eight Dragon Army soldiers (see appendix B) arrives outside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, comprehend languages, hold person, identify, locate object, nondetection, polymorph, protection from evil and good, and wall of stone. Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is
cloaked figure is a guard (N male dusk elf). If the characters appear friendly and are looking for someone to talk to, the guard directs them to Kasimir’s hovel (area N9a). Under no circumstances does
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
noise, does not attract the attention of the guards in area 2. 2. Guard Room If the party has not alerted the guards here, lizardfolk are lounging on benches and talking among themselves. Modify the
). If the guard gets away, refer to the “Development” section in area 3. 3. Barracks The lizardfolk here likely join the guards in area 2 during any disturbance. If they are not alerted, the four of them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
holding flutes of sparkling wine. One is playing the harpsichord. C2. Garden Mudroom This room has the following features: A guard dressed in House Cassalanter livery sits idly on a crate, watching
character can notice a slight gap beneath the secret door with a successful DC 18 Wisdom (Perception) check. C4. Reading Room This reading nook has the following features: Light pours into this room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
flanked by a pair of twenty-foot tall stone statues of rough-hewn humanoids, their faces grim masks of forbiddance. Next to each statue is a human guard encased in stone armor.
Two Black Earth
10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage. Corpse. The corpse belongs to a Black Earth guard killed by one of his fellow cultists. The guard carries nothing of value. Secret Passage. The “secret” entrance to area G5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
. If a threat becomes apparent, the two smiths grab their weapons, use Enlarge, and move to guard the two bridges. If the fight goes against them, they turn invisible and try to slip out to area 36
immediately obvious from the southern ledge, but a character who makes a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check can spot it. 39. Council Chamber The duergar have set up a guard post in what was once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
. Standing next to the display case is a tiefling security guard.
The five tables closest to the entrance are high-stakes tables (50 gp buy-in) open to anyone, while the easternmost two tables are reserved
the following order: Wumpus Thistledown, Anaïs Bellefleur, Whipp Walsh, Jetta Moore, Karn Ironpebble, Nightshade, and Ruthie Swifford. That leaves Lahdia Mizreem as the winner.
Security Guard and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
understand his personality and goals. Although Strahd can be encountered almost anywhere in his domain, the vampire is always encountered in the place indicated by the card reading in chapter 1, unless
flies away (using summoned wolves or swarms of bats or rats to guard his retreat). Strahd observes the characters to see who among them are most easily swayed, then tries to charm characters who have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
guard over this cavern. It positions itself around the corner so it can’t be seen until intruders reach the top of the ramp. The empty ice floor of this chamber holds a most unexpected sight. A large
from a sturdy frame of whale ribs.
Books and scrolls are stacked neatly on tables and reading stands made of hide and whalebone. The only furnishings in the shelter not made from these natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
gray figures with armored bodies and bladed limbs flank the gate.
Two ferrumach rilmani (see Morte’s Planar Parade) guard the entrance to Dendradis. They’re indifferent to the characters but refuse
, a Rilmani Community in the Spire A third rilmani strides from the gate. This figure is leaner than the others, with a copper cast to their skin. They’re reading a scroll intently, but they look up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
guard over this cavern. It positions itself around the corner so it can’t be seen until intruders reach the top of the ramp. The empty ice floor of this chamber holds a most unexpected sight. A large
suspended from a sturdy frame of whale ribs.
Books and scrolls are stacked neatly on tables and reading stands made of hide and whalebone. The only furnishings in the shelter not made from these natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
nearly empty keg of ale between them. If these guards are attacked and not killed in a single round, they alert the third guard (posted in the watch tower at area 1B). 1B. Tower Guard Steps in the
western end of the foyer lead up to the watch tower, where a hill giant guard is dozing, an empty flagon smelling of mead still in his hand. An iron hoop and a straight bar hang on ropes from a rafter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
entertaining hallmark of assignments handed down from Head Office, and plausible deniability is one of the core competencies of any successful Acquisitions Incorporated franchise.) The Backstory
message her indirectly through a third party (a bribed guard or worker, for instance), Oppal’s response makes it clear that she is willing to pass along “the information” only if she is liberated. She
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
are rounded up and sent about tasks under guard. It is also used for the revels of the off-duty dungeon crew. A few smoky torches burn along the walls. Several benches and tables are pushed out of the
two pet apes (which have 30 hit points each). One is on guard to the north of the door, the other resting on a platform built above the door. The Keeper wears a thick chain mail shirt (accounting for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
as they enter. The tapestries displayed between the torches are rendered in bloody colors and show victorious fire giants. The door guard is hidden in the alcove (area 1A). 1A. Alcove The tapestry
that covers the opening to this guard post is of loose weave, allowing the fire giant guard in the dark recess to clearly see whoever enters the corridor. If intruders are spotted, he sounds his great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
being the oldest tavern in town, the Wicker Goat is owned by Lankus Kurrid (NG male human guard), a retired officer of the Keoish army who caters to the dwarven miners and town guard. The two-story
determine the nature of an available task. d6 Task 1 Guard a mining shaft that was recently attacked by duergar from the Underdark. 2 Escort supply wagons moving to and from Saltmarsh. 3 Explore a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
from Fifth Ship, had been accustomed to taking the hindmost. Now its workers and sailors happily accept chances for profit handed down from above, and just as happily delegate the most menial and
undesirable chores to Rethnor. Ship Rethnor engages in few worthwhile activities aside from guard duty, which is a poor source of income. Rethnor toughs sometimes roam the streets of Luskan, looking for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
of Mistshore, and Waterdeep again has its own navy. The city’s Guard (its army), Watch (police force), Navy, and it famous Griffon Cavalry are all being reformed, but all of that might be a matter of
produced proof of that assertion. Not hidden at all are the other lords of the city — the nobles of Waterdeep, whose high-nosed behavior and heavy-handed spending establish fashion in the city, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
bag. 10. Antecavern A frost giant guard is alert inside this oblong cavern at all times. He has a greataxe and one throwing rock. He shouts to alert the guards to the south if intruders enter the area
until they are needed. Caged fire beetles dimly illuminate the place, which appears to be deserted. Guard Posts. The ledges marked A and B are more than 30 feet above the floor and hidden in dark shadow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
mountains. Climb the white tower guarded by golden knights.
The treasure lies on the rooftop of the Tsolenka Pass guard tower (chapter 9, area T6). 4 of Swords—Mercenary The thing you seek lies with the
camp.
The treasure lies in Madam Eva’s encampment (chapter 2, area G). If she is the one performing the card reading, she says, “I think the treasure is under my very nose!” 3 of Stars—Enchanter I see