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Hobgoblin Iron Shadow

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Unarmored Defense. While the hobgoblin is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The hobgoblin makes four attacks, each of which can be an Unarmed

will of their masters. They wield a deadly combination of unarmed fighting techniques and shadow magic to deceive and defeat their foes. While on secret missions, they wear masks crafted to resemble

Roleplaying Vladeska

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Roleplaying Vladeska Steely and fierce, Vladeska Drakov views softness as weakness and resents having her time wasted. She values cold competency and makes life-and-death decisions mercilessly. Her

exist to further my will. Those who deny me are traitors bound for execution.” Flaw. “I and all I command will know death before we show weakness in defeat.” Vladeska Drakov and her Talons struggle to defend Lekar from endless zombie hordes

Akros

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

Akros Only victory endures. —Akroan motto The walled polis of Akros stands defiantly atop a precipitous cliff. The unforgiving mountains around it serve as a shield between its holdings and the

warriors produced by a culture that centers around perfecting the mind and body for war. Their armies have rarely tasted defeat as they expand the borders of Akros, seizing new lands and bounty.

Worshiping Iroas

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

. Iroas carries a battle-worn bronze shield called the Bulwark of Brotherhood. It symbolizes the protective bond shared by all soldiers at war and his determination, ironically, to defeat his own brother

minotaur terror closed in on her, Rygyra whispered a prayer to Iroas and braced her flimsy wooden shield, knowing it would offer no defense against the giant’s strikes. Yet, when the blow came, the

Evil in Baldur's Gate

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

residents. To save Baldur’s Gate, the adventurers must defeat the Dead Three cultists, track down their evil financiers, wrest the Shield of the Hidden Lord from Duke Vanthampur, and pursue Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard into the Nine Hells.

, the archdevil of Avernus. Using money purloined from Tiamat’s hoard by Zariel’s minions on Avernus, Duke Vanthampur hired Dead Three cultists to stir up trouble while her sons stole the Shield of the

The Harpers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

their ranks are researching how to defeat the demon lords and their kind. For long years, the Harpers have sworn to put an end to unbridled evil in all its forms — especially evil that wields dark

Roaringhorn Lawful neutral male human wizard Ideals: Freedom, opportunity, civilization Personality: Proud, self-assured, fickle, spendthrift Potential Resources: Shield guardian Lord

9. Vaults

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

area 9b. 9b. Diabolical Shield Hanging on the west wall of this otherwise empty 15-foot-high room is a steel shield cast in the form of a scowling devil’s face wreathed by bronze flames. A detect magic

spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic around the otherwise ordinary shield, inside which is trapped a deva named Aryx. While trapped in the shield, Aryx can’t communicate with anyone. Any ability

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

material about the campaign setting, other than what you create for yourself. Whether you create a setting from scratch or borrow elements from established settings, the result needs to resonate with

Hag Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, and within a ring of fallen standing stones that still resonate with ancient power. In order to facilitate bargaining with mortals, the home must be near enough to a populated area that it attracts

occasional visitors, but not so close that a community would see the hag’s presence as a threat and try to defeat her or drive her off. Treasure, Treasure Everywhere A hag’s home is cluttered with mundane

The Three Pillars of Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

characters and other creatures swinging weapons, casting spells, maneuvering for position, and so on—all in an effort to defeat their opponents, whether that means killing every enemy, taking captives, or

still plenty of opportunity for adventurers to attempt wacky stunts like surfing down a flight of stairs on a shield, to examine the environment (perhaps by pulling a mysterious lever), and to interact with other creatures, including allies, enemies, and neutral parties.

Asteria

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

source. She finds arcane magic particularly interesting. As an altruistic and heroic figure, Asteria also makes a fine patron for adventuring groups that align with her values. The following adventure

who would abuse its fate-altering power—securing the deck and delivering it to her. Asteria Medium Humanoid (Human, Paladin), Chaotic Good Armor Class 18 (breastplate, shield) Hit Points 195 (26d8

Rangers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

roving halfling bands, and shield dwarves forced to wander far from old clanholds sometimes follow the ranger’s path. Not every prospector wandering far hills or trapper hunting through uninhabited

lands becomes a ranger. True rangers go out into nature and find it holy, and like paladins, they are touched by something divine. Their gods and creeds might differ, but rangers share similar values

The Stone Bridge

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

the edge of the bridge, and draw their weapons. The robed fellow pulls out a wand. The figures on the bridge include five thugs (male shield dwarves) and a mercenary mage named Cavil Zaltobar (male

wizard. “Finally caught up with us, eh? Your adventure ends here, I’m afraid.” Drannin left these forces here knowing that they were unlikely to defeat the characters, but he wanted to play up the

15. Temple of Dumathoin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

15. Temple of Dumathoin This huge chamber has been sculpted to resemble a cavern with a 30-foot-high vaulted ceiling. 15a. Nave Monsters. Eight duergar plus their leader, a half-shield dwarf, half

the nave support the roof. Dais. At the south end of the temple, stone steps climb 10 feet to a golden marble dais (area 15b). Although her mother was a shield dwarf, Skella has the statistics of

Hobgoblin Iron Shadow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

techniques and shadow magic to deceive and defeat their foes. While on secret missions, they wear masks crafted to resemble monsters, both to conceal their identities and to strike fear into their foes. An

., passive Perception 12 Languages Common, Goblin Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Unarmored Defense. While the hobgoblin is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its

Oozing Royalty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Oozing Royalty When the characters defeat the last group of oozes, but before they reach area 30, the Pudding King appears. The insane, slime-covered deep gnome points at you and cackles. “Devour

: blink, dispel magic, gaseous form, major image, protection from energy, slow, tongues, water breathing 4th level: blight, fabricate, fire shield, hallucinatory terrain, locate creature, phantasmal

Dealing with Amrik

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

. Failing that, he invokes his mother’s name and reputation as a shield, hoping the characters will think twice about offending or harming the favored son of Duke Thalamra Vanthampur. Amrik never battles to

the death, and he surrenders if he can’t fight, talk, or slither his way out of a perilous situation. If the characters defeat Amrik’s bodyguards and take him prisoner, he does what he’s told until an

Dungeon Locations

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

any wandering cultists are defeated, reduce the number of cultists encountered in area V33 accordingly. If the characters make no effort to hide the bodies of the cultists they defeat, someone stumbles

by the Vanthampurs to be used as leverage in the event that the Hhunes find out who stole the Shield of the Hidden Lord from their family’s crypt. Unknown to the Vanthampurs, Satiir is a member of a

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

build easy, medium, hard, and deadly encounters. Just remember that groups of monsters eat up more of that budget than their base XP values would indicate (see step 4). For example, using the party

Eastern Flanaess

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

. Having claimed their position of power through conquest, they put great emphasis on military power and martial skill. These values persist throughout the region, reinforced in the Great Kingdom by strict

laws and even stricter social mores. These same values persist in many of the lands resisting the overking’s reign. Nyrond and Almor, in particular, share the stratified social structure of the Great

Zariel's Wrath

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

, after which she means to erase from existence all those whom she once loved. At this grim juncture, the characters’ only hope is to defeat Zariel or to bend the knee in fealty. Killing Zariel frees

pit fiend Gargauth would like nothing more than to be released from its prison and replace Zariel as Lord of Avernus. If the characters possess the Shield of the Hidden Lord, they can free Gargauth as

12. Glasstaff's Quarters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

himself. He then casts offensive spells at enemies he can see. Iarno’s stat block contains a list of the spells he has prepared. Iarno uses the shield power of his staff for added protection. If he is

reduced to 8 or fewer hit points and has no avenues of escape, Iarno surrenders. He values his life more than anything, and he remains a model prisoner in the hopes that the Black Spider will somehow

Exploring the Cemetery

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

uniforms of Baldur’s Gate and Elturel. The swirling water of the pool roils with shadow, and is shot through with patches of black ichor where demons have fallen here. An armored man with a shield

his lips, some sounding saintly and solemn, while others resonate with a cruel hissing. This chamber was a place for the most devout of Torm’s followers to touch the mind of their god in search of

Traditionalists

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

to mask his efforts to shield his smuggling operation. Personality Traits. Gellan loves to play the role of the foppish dandy. He enjoys fine wine, good food, and the latest fashions. He is a patron

. Bond. Gellan values his reputation above all else. He wants to be admired by the people of Saltmarsh. Flaw. Greed colors every action Gellan takes. He can’t turn down a chance to turn a profit, even if

Central Flanaess

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

; home to barge dwellers Perrenland Voorzitter Yrenda Schwartzen (human) Fiercely independent confederation of canons Pomarj, the — Lawless peninsula; home to bandits and marauders Shield Lands, the

proximity. These peoples, by and large, share the Great Kingdom’s practical, hardworking values, and they rely on the family and local community, rather than the might of nations and armies. They have

L5. Jagged Sanctum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

positions around the chamber. “Do you really think that you can defeat my Immortal Lotus style? You are mere worms slithering through the mud on a rainy day. I am the bird, here to feast!” Bak Mei

and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier. Actions Multiattack. Bak Mei attacks three times: twice with Thunder Strike and once with his staff of striking. Thunder Strike

Oath of Redemption

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

day to allow that seed to survive and flourish. Wisdom. Your heart and mind must stay clear, for eventually you will be forced to admit defeat. While every creature can be redeemed, some are so far

level, you can shield others from harm at the cost of your own health. When a creature within 10 feet of you takes damage, you can use your reaction to magically take that damage, instead of that creature

Locations A - D

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

Long Road. It’s clear that the giants mean no harm to the townsfolk. If the characters defeat the giants or drive them off before they can grab food, Tylandar Roaringhorn (NG male Chondathan human noble

way past the gargoyles into a dragon’s lair and defeat the dragon within, they find the dragon’s hoard hidden under the sand. Roll on the Treasure Hoard: Challenge 11–16 table in chapter 7 of the

Ruins Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

assaulting the walls of Caerdoon, and their moss-covered bones rest at the bottom of the fortress’s moat. Shield of the Fallen. When a creature not approved by Murgaxor moves within 10 feet of the moat, a

enough to damage the Shield of the Fallen in area N2, provided the dome’s magical harmonics are altered so that the dome becomes susceptible to fire damage. The munition can be thrown up to 30 feet

Hobgoblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

ready to wield a deadly combination of unarmed fighting techniques and shadow magic to deceive and defeat her foes. She continues to spy on other hobgoblins, but is now also empowered to conduct

, expeditious retreat, silent image Unarmored Defense. While the hobgoblin is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. Actions Multiattack. The hobgoblin

Areas of the Fire Temple

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

containing 20 gp and a pair of polished bloodstones worth 50 gp each. Development If the characters defeat these hobgoblins and then leave this part of the dungeon, the guards are replaced by the

turn there takes 2d10 fire damage. The razerblasts have immunity to fire damage. Development If the characters defeat these guards and leave the area, a replacement watch consisting of the cultists from

Dwarven Religion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

foes. Clangeddin encourages dwarf warriors to venture out of the stronghold in search of foes to defeat. He particularly hates goblinoids, giants, and dragons. He compels his followers to seek out and

to the enemy. The two axes he wields embody his attitude, since he forsakes the added protection of a shield for the chance to deal more damage to his enemies. Clangeddin’s priests are warriors who

Quest for the Giant Relics

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

the whereabouts of one. The Lost Giant Relics table summarizes which relics are buried where, and which enemy the characters can choose to defeat if a certain relic is offered up as tribute to the

Well Cracked horn Kayalithica Flint Rock Mithral spear tip Sansuri Grandfather Tree Electrum nose-ring Guh Great Worm Cavern Broken shield Storvald Morgur’s Mound Gold-plated tooth Zalto One Stone Magic

Black Earth Cultists

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

* 1st level (4 slots): earth tremor,* expeditious retreat, shield 2nd level (3 slots): shatter, spider climb 3rd level (2 slots): slow Actions Multiattack. The priest makes two melee attacks

tremorsense 10 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Common Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Unarmored Defense. While the monk is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier

Lulu the Hollyphant

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

friend and war mount, with the power to shapechange into a golden-furred mammoth with wings. Their friendship stretches back centuries. When defeat on Avernus appeared inevitable, Zariel entrusted her

, took the sword and plunged it into a rock. I called on every ounce of goodness in my heart to raise a shield around it — a fortress against evil.” 3 “The demon lord Yeenoghu wants to destroy

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