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Tomb of Annihilation
Evasion. When the chwinga is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only
supernatural charm of the DM’s choice. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for information on supernatural charms.
Natural Shelter. The chwinga magically takes shelter inside a rock, a living
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Evasion. When the chwinga is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only
within 5 feet of itself. The target gains a supernatural charm of the DM’s choice. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information on supernatural charms.
Natural Shelter. The chwinga
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the zaratan fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Siege Monster. The elemental deals double damage to objects and structures (included in Earth
its cavernous maw. If seriously injured, a zaratan retracts its appendages to gain shelter beneath its impervious shell, biding its time until it recovers and can resume its march.PoisonCold, Fire
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Klauth fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Special Equipment. Klauth carries a wand of fireballs and a wand of lightning bolts, and he wears a
contain numerous caves, two of them large enough for Klauth to shelter in. He keeps his legendary hoard in tunnels beneath one cavern, which can be entered only by lifting or pushing aside a massive slab of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
more chwingas live in the same area, each one will take shelter in a different plant, rock, or body of fresh water. Though no two chwingas look exactly alike, they resemble 6-inch-tall animated dolls
take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.
Unusual Nature. The chwinga doesn’t require air, food, or drink. When it dies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails, provided it isn’t incapacitated.
Unusual Nature
. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information on supernatural charms.
Natural Shelter. The chwinga takes shelter inside a rock, a bush, a tree, or a natural source of fresh water in its space
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
locations described in this chapter. The characters gain a level if they accomplish an extraordinary feat, such as ending the feud between the goliath clans of Skytower Shelter and Wyrmdoom Crag, or
surviving a close encounter with Arveiaturace the White Wyrm. Once the characters reach 7th level, they should no long gain levels by exploring locations or surviving random encounters in this chapter. Instead, direct them to the locations described in chapters 5 through 7.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
forced others to take shelter in places where the winds die down until they sound like distant cries of torment. Optional Rule: Mad Winds A visitor must make a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw after each hour
spent among the howling winds. On a failed save, the creature gains one level of exhaustion. A creature that reaches six levels of exhaustion while on this plane doesn’t die. Instead, the creature gains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Evasion. When the chwinga is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half
supernatural charm of the DM’s choice. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information on supernatural charms.
Natural Shelter. The chwinga magically takes shelter inside a rock, a living plant, or a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
radius. The Children The Children are discarded creations of Dr. Viktra Mordenheim who have found shelter with Elise. Composed a few dozen Constructs and chemically animated Undead, the Children follow
by Viktra to capture Elise, but Elise convinced him to join her instead. Unlike Elise, Adam was created from disparate parts and knows no previous life. Although Elise seeks to teach Adam humanity, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Master,” who supposedly offers shelter and protection to all those who submit to their authority. Additional symbols also mark out the correct route through the labyrinthine tunnels to area C1. If those
monks led by an elder monk instead. You can also limit those attending any audience in the central abbey to just the elder monks.
Part 3: The Ooze-Flooded City. Adjust the ooze-folk so that 1d4 of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
When determining rewards, here are some effects to consider: Friendly Aid. The characters encounter another traveler or a friendly local resident who offers them food, shelter, information, or other
the card doesn’t seem appropriate, use the treasure tables in the Dungeon Master’s Guide to determine the treasure instead. Ruins When determining ruins, the following effects are broadly appropriate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
them cordially at first, offering them food, drink, shelter, and safe passage. In return, she demands that they hunt down and slay Muiral, who has become an unwelcome distraction. Vlonwelv kills them
: Each troglodyte wears a breastplate (AC 14) and wields a longsword, which it uses instead of its claws. As an action on its turn, a troglodyte can make two attacks with its longsword instead of attacking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
other detritus to their bodies for protection. These slugs scour the wreck for organic matter to feed on, clinging to torn sections of wall, floor, and ceiling while taking shelter from the searing
creatures it sees. This creature uses the remorhaz stat block, with these changes: Whenever the monster would deal fire damage, it deals necrotic damage instead. It has immunity to necrotic damage instead of cold damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
appropriate. Exhaustion. The obstacle fatigues the characters, causing them to gain Exhaustion levels. For example, marching through a blizzard instead of taking shelter might cause each character to
take shelter until the obstacle goes away. Let the players spend time thinking about a solution, then be generous in adjudicating whether their plan works. In addition to the chance of a delay (adding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Forest Shrine Forest shrines honoring Nylea are found in the woodlands of Theros. These places have few features made of stone or steel. Instead, the druids and nymphs who care for the shrines use
from the forest. Characters who are accepted into a forest shrine find it to be a guarded, peaceful place, an excellent shelter against enemies and weather. Sacred animals and hunting weapons are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
prefer to hear instead of the truth, and Phenax is happy to give them what they want. He takes pleasure in finding ways to subvert or corrupt champions of law, order, and justice, turning them to his cause
metaphorical progenitor of the Returned, Phenax also takes time to provide shelter and opportunities for his children to disrupt the mortal world. Divine Relationships It stands to reason that the god of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
introduces Mother Skunk and Mother Mole, as well as their helper, Olitor (if the characters have not already met him). In their illusory guise as dryads, they offer the characters shelter and delicious
this evil unicorn. They do not want Banrion killed, however. Instead, if the characters can capture the unicorn, Mother Stag claims that they can undo her corruption—and perhaps even convert her to more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Icewind Dale Quests Instead of enticing players with the tall tales in the previous section, you can use any or all of the following quests to entice characters into exploring the locations described
Problem Skytower Shelter quest (see "Skytower Shelter") Kwan the Monolith Akannathi, a goliath warrior (see appendix C), left Skytower Shelter on a quest to find Oyaminartok but ended up in Ten-Towns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
four central principles are simple. Kindle the Light. Through your acts of mercy, kindness, and forgiveness, kindle the light of hope in the world, beating back despair. Shelter the Light. Where there is
increases to 30 feet. Undying Sentinel Starting at 15th level, when you are reduced to 0 hit points and are not killed outright, you can choose to drop to 1 hit point instead. Once you use this ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
of a baleful Vistani curse. More tragically, the nature of this hex is such that I have not borne the brunt of it; instead, far worse, those who surround me have fallen victim to it!
I have related
young man to my horse and doggedly followed the Vistani caravan through the woods, naively allowing the sun to set before me without seeking shelter from the night. Shortly after darkness fell, I was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
immediately attack, throwing their javelins first, and then moving toward the characters to engage them in melee. If Selwyn is with the group, he doesn’t fight the orcs but instead rushes toward the wagon to
shelter for the night. They had heard about other homesteaders gathering at the Dellmon Ranch to defend against the raiding parties and would like to go there. They ask the characters to escort them. If the adventurers agree, the group can reach Dellmon Ranch in a couple hours.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
posit the ancient giants failed in their responsibility to care for the lesser peoples of the worlds. Instead of tending the worlds Annam made and guiding their inhabitants toward greater wisdom and
subjugation. We are strong and shelter the smaller folk behind our strength. Education. Though we have forgotten much of the wisdom of our ancestors, we strive to ensure all peoples can pursue wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
mouth. It can use this orifice to actually speak, rather than depending on rapport spores. It no longer attends melds with the other leaders, instead sending its representative. Garden of Horror As
spell. The patrol was ordered to search near the grove for the characters, anticipating that the escapees might seek shelter among the peaceful mushroom folk. Upon her arrival, Xinaya made the mistake of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
instead of seeking shelter. HALFLINGS OF THE MULTIVERSE
In the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, many kinds of halflings exist, and they vary greatly from place to place.
In the Forgotten Realms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
gain shelter beneath its impervious shell, biding its time until it recovers and can resume its march. Zaratan
Gargantuan Elemental, Typically Neutral
Armor Class 21 (natural armor)
Hit Points 307
saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Siege Monster. The elemental deals double damage to objects and structures (included in Earth-Shaking Movement).
Actions
Multiattack. The zaratan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
(area R8), where they report to Chef Tiny Toulaine, a hulking, jovial man who carries an enormous saucepan instead of a heavy crossbow. Small characters who stowed away in supply crates are taken to
provide a satisfactory reason for their visit and subterfuge. The warden only accepts the characters’ presence if they are seeking shelter. In that case, she grants them temporary accommodations (in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
test the snow ahead of them. Kobolds native to Icewind Dale frequently wander into Ten-Towns to escape the dreadful cold, hoping to trade what few skills they have for some warm soup and shelter. The
hit. On a success, the zombie drops to 1 hit point instead.
Unusual Nature. The zombie doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.
Actions
Javelin. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
drinker’s Wisdom bonus, if any. If the drinker has threatened the balance of nature since the last full moon, the water instead deals 1d8 poison damage to the drinker. This damage is also dealt by a
food and shelter, and an opportunity to attend a gathering and speak, if they wish.
Still, the Harpers aren’t a druidic organization and, despite what some common folk might believe, not every druid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
(area R8), where they report to Chef Tiny Toulaine, a hulking, jovial man who carries an enormous saucepan instead of a heavy crossbow. Small characters who stowed away in supply crates are taken to
provide a satisfactory reason for their visit and subterfuge. The warden only accepts the characters’ presence if they are seeking shelter. In that case, she grants them temporary accommodations (in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse
. On the Deck. While Captain Rallanith shouted for the characters to take shelter within the Recluse’s interior, those that might have ignored the order were hastily issued harnesses and now find
skilled airship pilot, but he was cautious to a fault—a trait that played a large role in his demise. Instead of dying a noble death in battle, he fell overboard during a skirmish and into the ship’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
through its trumpeting calls and the occasional boulder or blast of debris it spews from its cavernous maw. If seriously injured, the zaratan slowly retracts its appendages to gain shelter beneath its
succeed instead.
Magic Weapons. The zaratan’s weapon attacks are magical.
Siege Monster. The elemental deals double damage to objects and structures (included in Earth-Shaking Movement).
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Cartophile’s hirelings join the expedition. Or, instead of front-loading hirelings at the start, these NPCs can be set up as independent explorers not connected to the Cartophile. You can stagger their
shelter against adversaries, including a freed Ctenmiir. Secret Agendas. Get out of the coffin. Feed on at least one character. Alternative Entry. If Ctenmiir does not start with the party, he might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. Clash of Titans d6 Adventure Hook 1 Frost giants besiege a fire giant settlement, disrupting travel and trade across the region. Injured frost giants shelter in nearby towns, demanding the people
has taken shelter in the ruins—potentially including enormous creatures, such as dragons, that appreciate the roomy chambers crafted by ancient giants. You can use the Delve into the Past table to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
, you can cause that attack to hit instead. Oath of the Ancients Preserve Life and Light in the World The Oath of the Ancients is as old as the first elves. Paladins who swear this oath cherish the
, antlers, or flowers—to reflect their commitment to preserving life and light. These paladins share the following tenets:
Kindle the light of hope. Shelter life. Delight in art and laughter