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Infernal Machine Rebuild
Special Equipment. Sir Ursas wears a ring of mind shielding and armor of fire resistance plate;plate armor of fire resistance.
Brave. Sir Ursas has advantage on saving throws against being frightened
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Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when Sir Ursas hits with it (included in his attack).Multiattack. Sir Ursas makes three melee attacks or two ranged attacks.
Claw. Melee
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
tadpole chews its way through vital organs and out of the host’s chest in 1 round, killing the host in the process.
If the disease is cured before the tadpole’s emergence, the tadpole
, making them formidable assassins as well. Their small wings don’t allow kapaks to fly, but they do help the draconians turn a fall into a rough glide. When they die, kapaks dissolve into acid
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
take on the role of monarch or general and attract followers willing to die for the warlord’s banner.
Warlords urge their troops into the fray with shouted exhortations. You can roll on the
they fear us!”
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“Weapons drawn! Spells at the ready!”
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“To the Abyss with them!”
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“You know what to do!”
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
at once ready to perform its duty. The one who performed the ritual sets the wood woad to its task, and the creature follows those orders unceasingly.
A wood woad has a hole where its heart would be
might die. If it is freed from its specific duties, a wood woad might roam to find another place of natural beauty or fey influence to watch over.
Wood woads are drawn to creatures that have close ties
Greater Star Spawn Emissary
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monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
ominous astrological events, these ravenous invaders make worlds ready for unimaginable masters or distant, greater manifestations of themselves. Employing their malleable forms, emissaries work to
form does the star spawn die.
After finishing a long rest, a greater star spawn emissary regains its Lesser Star Spawn Emissary;lesser form if it was destroyed. When an emissary transitions from one
Lesser Star Spawn Emissary
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monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
emissaries are the fingers of alien realms, digits that tip the scales of reality toward terror. Heralded by ominous astrological events, these ravenous invaders make worlds ready for unimaginable masters or
slurry. It then instantly returns in its greater form. Only if the emissary is defeated in its greater form does the star spawn die.
After finishing a long rest, a greater star spawn emissary regains
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
You belong to an order of knights who have sworn oaths to achieve a certain goal. The nature of this goal depends on the order you serve, but in your eyes it is without question a vital and honorable
important than the gear and fighting style of its members, and so most of these orders aren’t limited to fighting types, but are open to all sorts of folk who are willing to battle and die for the
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
, the kobolds are usually put to work enlarging their masters’ living area and protecting vital areas of the lair with traps and other defenses.
Some human communities hire kobolds to dig their
, sorcerer, miner, or crafter is as likely to be female as male.
Grow Fast, Die Early
Kobolds grow and mature much more swiftly than members of other humanoid races. At 6 years old a kobold is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Ring of Mind Shielding Ring, uncommon (requires attunement) While wearing this ring, you are immune to magic that allows other creatures to read your thoughts, determine whether you are lying, know
action to make it visible, until you remove the ring, or until you die. If you die while wearing the ring, your soul enters it, unless it already houses a soul. You can remain in the ring or depart for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Ring of Mind Shielding Ring, Uncommon (Requires Attunement) While wearing this ring, you are immune to magic that allows other creatures to read your thoughts, determine whether you are lying, know
another Magic action to make it perceptible, until you remove the ring, or until you die. If you die while wearing the ring, your soul enters it, unless it already houses a soul. You can remain in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Ring of Mind Shielding Ring, uncommon (requires attunement) While wearing this ring, you are immune to magic that allows other creatures to read your thoughts, determine whether you are lying, know
action to make it visible, until you remove the ring, or until you die. If you die while wearing the ring, your soul enters it, unless it already houses a soul. You can remain in the ring or depart for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Ring of Mind Shielding Ring, Uncommon (Requires Attunement) While wearing this ring, you are immune to magic that allows other creatures to read your thoughts, determine whether you are lying, know
another Magic action to make it perceptible, until you remove the ring, or until you die. If you die while wearing the ring, your soul enters it, unless it already houses a soul. You can remain in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
deliver a vital message to a kalashtar elder. Although outsiders aren’t welcome in Riedra, the empire is a powerful nation and a valuable trading partner. Riedra offered assistance to multiple nations
, ring of mind shielding, ring of telekinesis, potion of mind reading, and the medallion of thoughts could represent psychic items from Sarlona. In addition to psychic treasures, Sarlona is a source of a
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
the latest challenger to her authority over their tribe, ready to break his neck with her bare hands as she did to the last six rivals.
Frothing at the mouth, a dwarf slams his helmet into the face
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
cramped tenements and powering cranes serving the city’s fleet of ironclad ships. These ice-breaking, whaling vessels dare the Sea of Secrets to bring back massive beasts that provide vital food and fuel
speculative anatomy. The university continually needs new subjects for experiments and hires volunteers or pays individuals for “flesh rights”—ownership of their cadavers once they die. A secret society within Ludendorf University idolizes Viktra and follows the reckless paths laid by her work.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Rolling with It Some DMs rely on die rolls for almost everything. When a character attempts a task, the DM calls for a check and picks a DC. As a DM using this style, you can’t rely on the
characters succeeding or failing on any one check to move the action in a specific direction. You must be ready to improvise and react to a changing situation. Relying on dice also gives the players the sense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Languages Common, Infernal
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Special Equipment. Sir Ursas wears a ring of mind shielding and plate armor of fire resistance.
Brave. Sir Ursas has advantage on saving throws
against being frightened.
Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when Sir Ursas hits with it (included in his attack).
Actions
Multiattack. Sir Ursas makes three melee attacks or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
cramped tenements and powering the cranes needed by the city’s fleet. These ironclad, ice-breaking whaling vessels dare the Sea of Secrets to bring back massive beasts that provide vital food and fuel for
cadavers once they die. A secret society within Ludendorf University idolizes Dr. Mordenheim and follows the reckless paths laid by her lesser-known early works.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Constitution Constitution measures health, stamina, and vital force. Constitution Checks Constitution checks are uncommon, and no skills apply to Constitution checks, because the endurance this
an entire stein of ale in one go Hit Points Your Constitution modifier contributes to your hit points. Typically, you add your Constitution modifier to each Hit Die you roll for your hit points. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
a vital and honorable endeavor. Faerûn has a wide variety of knightly orders, all of which have a similar outlook concerning their actions and responsibilities. Though the term “knight” conjures ideas
than the gear and fighting style of its members, and so most of these orders aren’t limited to fighting types, but are open to all sorts of folk who are willing to battle and die for the order’s cause
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Constitution Constitution measures health, stamina, and vital force. Constitution Checks Constitution checks are uncommon, and no skills apply to Constitution checks, because the endurance this
an entire stein of ale in one go Hit Points Your Constitution modifier contributes to your hit points. Typically, you add your Constitution modifier to each Hit Die you roll for your hit points. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Running Wilderness Encounters When you’re ready to stage an encounter in the wilderness, roll two 20-sided dice of different colors. The first d20 is the encounter die; the second d20 is the blizzard
die. Use them as follows: Roll the encounter die and consult the Random Wilderness Encounters table to determine what the characters come across. Roll the blizzard die and add 1. If this total is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
villain. He inherited the mantle of Darklord of the new domain of Mordent. Since then, Wilfred has claimed lordship of all who die in Mordent. He knows the location of the Apparatus and seeks to master
its powers, but how to do so and the location of a vital piece of the machine—the Rod of Rastinon—both elude him. He seeks to blackmail anyone who might be able to reveal the device’s secrets or find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Shadows of Sithicus
Encounter 4: The Mausoleum Door When all groups are ready to continue, you or the Event Coordinator should read or paraphrase the following: A young woman runs up to your group as you catch your
is reduced to 0 Hit Points, they die. If both victims die in every group, the doors automatically open. Door 1
Door 3
Door 2
Door 4
View Handouts Concluding the Encounter The encounter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
has increased to more than 500 stat blocks.
New Monsters. Dozens of new monsters, including more high-level threats, are ready to challenge characters of all levels.
Refined Rules. Every stat
block has been updated for ease of use and game balance.
Enhanced Stat Blocks. New stat block design and language prioritize details vital during play.
Versatile Groups. Nonplayer characters now
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Remarkable Villains Eberron is rich in villains, from two-bit hoods to continental masterminds. It might be a long time before you’re ready to face the sinister leader behind the Order of the Emerald
, when a pulp villain appears to die, they can devise remarkable escapes from death. Perhaps Halas had a ring that cast an illusion of his death while stabilizing him or cast feather fall when he leapt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
shouts in Dwarvish, “The stew will be ready when it’s ready! Get out, lest ye taste none of it!” If they don’t leave at once, he says, “My eyes are clouded, but my ears and nose work fine. Test not my
something else to complain about. Lorga poses no threat (0 XP). He merely wishes to die serving Valtagar, whom he has known since the prince was a child. Lorga isn’t holding out hope that he’ll ever hear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, his ka—the vital essence that inspires all living beings. Ankhtepot reawakened, trapped and paralyzed within his corpse as he was mummified along with his treacherous followers. The murderous priest
. His sole remaining desire is to recover his lost ka, which he knows remains somewhere in Har’Akir. With it, he hopes to become mortal again, die, and face his original gods’ judgment once more. Whether this means peace or oblivion is meaningless to him. Ankhtepot seeks only an end.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a vital piece of information from someone who wasn’t supposed to die. This might even mean pursuing the soul of a player character, particularly if they’re somehow barred from being returned to life
recover it? One answer is to dare an expedition into the Underworld to find what was lost. Entering the Underworld is arguably one of the easiest feats imaginable—everyone ends up there when they die
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
lions to get them ready to accompany Setessans in battle. Here men live and work alongside women, collectively training and caring for the animals that live here. Nessian Wood The vast wilderness of the
Nessian Wood is considered Nylea’s domain. Its trees are as old as the world, twining together to form an impenetrable canopy shielding the wood from Heliod’s angry glare. Their roots stretch deep into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
some D&D games and for some players. DM Screen A DM screen shields your books, notes, and die rolls from your players. (See the “Ensuring Fun for All” section later in this chapter for more about when
and why you might want to hide die rolls.) Most DM screens have art on the outward-facing panels and handy rules information on the inside-facing panels. Others might be made of fancy wood or sculpted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
.
Part 2 details the rules of how to play the game, beyond the basics described in this introduction. That part covers the kinds of die rolls you make to determine success or failure at the tasks your
instructions for how to challenge the player characters with adversaries that are a good test of their abilities, plus dozens of ready-to-use monster descriptions. It also provides a sampling of magic items that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Dagger Danger!
Introducing the Adventure Once the players have familiarized themselves with their characters, you’re ready to introduce the game. Now that you’re familiar with your characters and the basics of the
Danger!
More Rules Details
Below are some rules details that come up in this adventure:
D20 Tests. The 20-sided die (d20) is the most-used die in D&D. It is rolled whenever a character or a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
some D&D games and for some players. DM Screen A DM screen shields your books, notes, and die rolls from your players. (See the “Ensuring Fun for All” section later in this chapter for more about when
and why you might want to hide die rolls.) Most DM screens have art on the outward-facing panels and handy rules information on the inside-facing panels. Others might be made of fancy wood or sculpted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
attacked. They are among the bravest of the Citadel, and heroes who die in service to the Shieldbearers receive the city’s highest honors. Shieldbearers stand ready to make the ultimate sacrifice to save