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Sigil Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

chapter and moves the adventure’s plot forward. Sensory Experience A Society of Sensation muse (see Morte’s Planar Parade) in a flowery gown approaches the characters, eager to record a new sensation in

accompanied by a threatening gesture or ominous interaction. On a failed check, the characters record the citizen’s contempt instead. Joy. The Sensate points the characters to a sobbing child

Red Wizards of Thay

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

warriors and ruled by the lich Szass Tam and the zulkirs he appoints to rule over the eight schools of magic. The Red Wizards of Thay are known across Faerûn, and are easily recognized by their

the ritual that would summon Tiamat from the Nine Hells. Rath Modar dreamed of an army that could confront and defeat Szass Tam. Out of mutual need, their alliance was born. The secret cornerstone of

Red Wizards of Thay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

warriors and ruled by the lich Szass Tam and the zulkirs he appoints to rule over the eight schools of magic. The Red Wizards of Thay are known across Faerûn, and are easily recognized by their

that would summon Tiamat from the Nine Hells. Rath Modar dreamed of an army that could confront and defeat Szass Tam. Out of mutual need, their alliance was born. The secret cornerstone of this union

Red Wizards of Thay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

warriors and ruled by the lich Szass Tam and the zulkirs he appoints to rule over the eight schools of magic. The Red Wizards of Thay are known across Faerûn, and are easily recognized by their

that would summon Tiamat from the Nine Hells. Rath Modar dreamed of an army that could confront and defeat Szass Tam. Out of mutual need, their alliance was born. The secret cornerstone of this union

Darklords in Your Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

Darklord a reflection of one or more of the adventurers? What does the Darklord want more than anything? When would the Darklord be gracious or heroic? Record your answers to these questions, then

and embody the Darklord’s will in that region. Individual allies can occupy multiple roles. Jane Katsubo The Holy Symbol of Ravenkind is one example of a relic used to defeat a Darklord Defeating a

Creating a Horror Campaign

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

Creating a Horror Campaign When planning campaigns in Ravenloft, consider the guidance in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, along with the following topics. Record the answers to the questions

potential defeat of a Darklord? Or would you rather keep a Darklord in the background and focus on other stories? Darklord Downfalls. Can a Darklord be defeated, or are they an enduring and recurring threat

Campaign Setting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

-forgotten empires. Greyhawk As tensions rise among warring nations, heroes plunder dungeons to gain the magic and might they need to defeat the growing forces of evil. Planescape Sigil, the City of Doors

to the campaign—and record them in your campaign journal. What Roles, If Any, Do the Gods Play? What greater gods, lesser gods, and quasi-deities are present or worshiped in your world? If there are

Necropolis Locations (Y1-Y9)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

eight steps of the Rite of the Arcane Octad outside the spire. The steps of the ritual are hidden inside towers dedicated to the eight arcane schools of magic. Xerophon knows the layout of the city

front of the gate. Any character who succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check recognizes the sigils on the gate as ancient symbols representing the eight schools of magic. Magic Elevator

Arcane Archer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

elves. They stand watch over the fringes of elven domains, keeping a keen eye out for trespassers and using magic-infused arrows to defeat monsters and invaders before they can reach elven settlements

magical effects, and each one is associated with one of the schools of magic. If an option requires a saving throw, your Arcane Shot save DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Intelligence

Creating a Combat Encounter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

the party risks defeat. XP Thresholds by Character Level Character Level ----- Encounter Difficulty ----- Easy Medium Hard Deadly 1st 25 50 75 100 2nd 50 100 150 200 3rd 75 150 225 400 4th

(400 + 400 + 400 + 200) Record the totals, because you can use them for every encounter in your adventure. Total the Monsters’ XP. Add up the XP for all of the monsters in the encounter. Every

World-Shaking Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

becomes the prevailing trait that defines the era, the characteristic for which it is remembered. Name the person (or people) whose death, defeat, or loss opened the door for this leader to take power

. This might be a military defeat, the overthrow of old ideas, a cultural rebirth, or something else. Who died, lost, or was defeated? What weren’t they willing to compromise? Was the new leader complicit

Dragon Relationships

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

passing their knowledge on to other creatures. Such dragons might establish schools or monasteries, take on individual students or groups of disciples, or pose as Humanoid scholars to teach in

actually a dragon in disguise. (Noble) 13 When the characters defeat a powerful enemy, the enemy’s “pet” dragon tries to adopt the characters. (Parental figure) 14 When the characters kill a

City Celebrations

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

well. These proceedings symbolize the defeat of Kistarianth first by the paladin Athar, and again decades later by his son, Piergeiron. Tradition dictates that the winners of the races run during the

control of schools, priests give worship to their god’s foes, and any who wish to may participate in a guild’s trade. Pranks are played by and on many, from simple tricks to those requiring elaborate

The Fissure

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

tunnels beneath the warehouse were dug as smugglers’ byways. Later, worshipers of That-Which-Endures (see the sidebar in the “New Race: Verdan” section in chapter 3) excavated chambers beneath the ground

new threat. Both creatures fight to the death. Aftermath. If the characters defeat the darkmantles, Dabshabah (a brass dragon wyrmling) is thankful. If they use magic to heal the wounds she suffered

Maelstrom Level 2

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

, manta rays, and schools of fish. Harmless starfish and sea urchins cling to the walls and congregate around the base of the statue. Characters who examine the statue and succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom

locations of shipwrecks, sahuagin strongholds, sea elf domains, and dragon turtle lairs. These rocks also record fables that are meant to be passed down from one generation to the next, including

Areas of the Earth Temple

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

curious about any racket. The duergar use crossbows (see area B5) while the cultists in B7 come to aid the forces here. Development If the characters defeat the guards here and depart the temple, Marlos

and her guards are on the verge of defeat, she turns on her own guards and finishes them off so she can try to strike a deal with the characters. Yarsha tells the party that Miraj is the earth prophet

High Hall Cathedral

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

decomposed. Her nonmagical greatsword was placed at her side. Rumors suggest that she was an incarnation of Torm, or that Torm’s essence filled the woman and inspired her to defeat the threat. Any devil

accommodate new signatures. Pherria took the Tome of the Creed Resolute from the cathedral to safeguard it. The book is merely a record of everyone who has taken the Creed Resolute oath. Its destruction

Tower of the Heavens Locations

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

library (see area H5 earlier in this adventure), he uses those to quickly calculate the star’s point of impact. Piyarz. Shalfey explains that Piyarz attempted a coup. Shalfey asks the adventurers to defeat

planets relative to the lattice, the sages can precisely record the movements of the heavens. The statues are two gargoyles. They’re trained to attack any visitors unaccompanied by a tower sage or tower

Tomb Locations

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

: Vortex Bridge Puzzle Bridge Puzzle. Close inspection of the bridge’s tiles reveals that each one bears an engraved symbol representing one of the eight schools of magic. A See Invisibility spell or

keys: a platinum key shaped like a skeleton that unlocks the door to the crypt’s vault (area T27) and a plain iron key that unlocks the secret compartment in area T23. Characters who defeat Rerak find

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