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Ghosts of Saltmarsh
it that it can see. Each creature must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or become cursed. While cursed, whenever the creature makes an attack roll, an ability check, or a saving throw, it must
at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The peryton regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. The peryton makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
Talons
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Spider Climb. The swarm can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice
used them to build sleek, spidery ships capable of traversing the multiverse.Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
, without needing to make an ability check.
Unusual Nature. The vampirate doesn’t require air or drink.Energy Drain. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit
","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Vampirates are the walking, talking husks of dead pirates who refused to go quietly into the afterlife. They ply the void in their ships, plundering unsuspecting
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
to make an ability check.
Unusual Nature. The mage doesn’t require air or drink.Multiattack. The mage makes two Ray of Cold attacks.
Energy Drain. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +5
Vampirates are the walking, talking husks of dead pirates who refused to go quietly into the afterlife. They ply the void in their ships, plundering unsuspecting vessels and feeding on the life
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
gunpowder in preference to gold, gems, or other currency.
Gunpowder by the Keg
In addition to their personal gunpowder weapons, giff ships and mercenary companies carry spare gunpowder in kegs. In an
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Every other keg of gunpowder within 20 feet of an exploding keg has a 50 percent chance of also exploding. Check each keg only once per turn, no matter how many other kegs explode around it.
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
, if a creature hasn’t observed the rooted yggdrasti move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the yggdrasti is animate.
Lightning
inside its trunk in which Medium or smaller creatures can lurk.
Yggdrasti attack any settlements or spelljamming ships they come across without provocation. By using a speak with plants spell or
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
space in garishly decorated ships and sometimes take up residence on populated worlds, where they set up carnival tents to lure curious onlookers into their clutches. They are armed with colorfully
make a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check, piercing the illusion and discerning the clown’s true form on a success.
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
needing to make an ability check.
Unusual Nature. The captain doesn’t require air or drink.Energy Drain. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
ships, plundering unsuspecting vessels and feeding on the life energy of those unlucky enough to cross their path.
A vampirate appears as a gaunt figure with milky-white eyes and skin as dry as
Keelboat
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Equipment
If you have proficiency with a certain kind of vehicle (land or water), you can add your proficiency bonus to any check you make to control that kind of vehicle in difficult circumstances.
One of
the smallest sailing vessels, keelboat;keelboats can be sailed or rowed by a single person. These ships often transport small amounts of cargo or passengers. They're perfect for pleasure cruises, as
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
, giff ships and mercenary companies carry spare gunpowder in kegs. In an emergency, or any time a large explosion is needed, a whole keg can be detonated. A giff lights the fuse on the keg and can then
much damage and isn’t knocked prone.
Every other keg of gunpowder within 20 feet of an exploding keg has a 50 percent chance of also exploding. Check each keg only once per turn, no matter how many other kegs explode around it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Discovering the Drow Any character who spends 1 hour observing a ship’s crew can make a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. With a successful check, the character notices that most crew members speak
ships’ figureheads (see area J8) fail to hold up to physical inspection, meaning that characters who interact with crew members have a chance to notice the illusion. For example, a character who grabs one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Discovering the Drow Any character who spends 1 hour observing a ship’s crew can make a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. With a successful check, the character notices that most crew members speak
ships’ figureheads (see area J8) fail to hold up to physical inspection, meaning that characters who interact with crew members have a chance to notice the illusion. For example, a character who grabs one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Approaching the Ships The Heartbreaker and the Hellraiser are docked across from each other at the same pier in the Dock Ward. The characters need only walk up a ramp from the pier to area J1 on
either ship. The pier is so busy that no one takes notice of the characters until they are on a vessel. Jarlaxle’s flagship is anchored in Deepwater Harbor, a mile away from his other ships. To reach the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Approaching the Ships The Heartbreaker and the Hellraiser are docked across from each other at the same pier in the Dock Ward. The characters need only walk up a ramp from the pier to area J1 on
either ship. The pier is so busy that no one takes notice of the characters until they are on a vessel. Jarlaxle’s flagship is anchored in Deepwater Harbor, a mile away from his other ships. To reach the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
. While this is not true of the ships’ crews, they fear persecution and suspicion, so they are disguised as humans thanks to the ship’s figureheads (see the “Icingdeath and Twinkle Features” sidebar
of the ships, but might retreat below deck to eat, rest, or get a break from the light of day. Each ship has six officers: a captain, a first mate, a bosun, a quartermaster, a surgeon, and a cook. Each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
doorways.
Doors. The ships’ doors are made of wood and have AC 15, 18 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. A lock can be picked with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check made using
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Light. Hanging lanterns cast bright light throughout the ships.
Rigging. Rigging on the ships can be climbed without an ability check.
Sails. The ships each have three 80-foot-tall masts with sails
Compendium
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doorways.
Doors. The ships’ doors are made of wood and have AC 15, 18 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. A lock can be picked with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check made using
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Light. Hanging lanterns cast bright light throughout the ships.
Rigging. Rigging on the ships can be climbed without an ability check.
Sails. The ships each have three 80-foot-tall masts with sails
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
. While this is not true of the ships’ crews, they fear persecution and suspicion, so they are disguised as humans thanks to the ship’s figureheads (see the “Icingdeath and Twinkle Features” sidebar
of the ships, but might retreat below deck to eat, rest, or get a break from the light of day. Each ship has six officers: a captain, a first mate, a bosun, a quartermaster, a surgeon, and a cook. Each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Basic Statistics A ship stat block has three main parts: basic statistics, components, and action options. Ships can’t take any actions on their own. Without effort from its crew, a ship might drift
on the water, come to a stop, or careen out of control. Size Most ships are Large, Huge, or Gargantuan. A ship’s size category is determined by its length or width, whichever is longer. For instance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
equipment must make a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. Character who attempt to steer the ship’s wheel must make a successful DC 15 Dexterity check using water vehicles. Characters who help
the sailors navigate through the storm must make a successful DC 15 Intelligence check using navigator’s tools. Allow the characters to attempt other DC 15 ability checks that make sense. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
crystal-winged ships patrols the region between your fleet and the citadel. The closest enemy ship is about a thousand feet away.
The Xaryxian armada is not expecting an attack. Allow the characters to
decide whether they want to open the engagement at range or close to boarding distance. In either case, the Xaryxian ships are surprised at the beginning of combat. The Xaryxian Armada The enemy armada
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
aren’t welcome there.) To gain Bonesnapper’s trust, a character must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check. The griffon won’t allow any character who fails the check to ride it. Nim’s errant
the Dock Ward, the nimblewright detector starts to whir when it comes within range of a couple of the ships in port. Dock Ward Distraction Zardoz Zord, owner of the Sea Maidens Faire, has brought his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
aren’t welcome there.) To gain Bonesnapper’s trust, a character must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check. The griffon won’t allow any character who fails the check to ride it. Nim’s errant
the Dock Ward, the nimblewright detector starts to whir when it comes within range of a couple of the ships in port. Dock Ward Distraction Zardoz Zord, owner of the Sea Maidens Faire, has brought his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
equipment must make a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. Character who attempt to steer the ship’s wheel must make a successful DC 15 Dexterity check using water vehicles. Characters who help
the sailors navigate through the storm must make a successful DC 15 Intelligence check using navigator’s tools. Allow the characters to attempt other DC 15 ability checks that make sense. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Basic Statistics A ship stat block has three main parts: basic statistics, components, and action options. Ships can’t take any actions on their own. Without effort from its crew, a ship might drift
on the water, come to a stop, or careen out of control. Size Most ships are Large, Huge, or Gargantuan. A ship’s size category is determined by its length or width, whichever is longer. For instance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
crystal-winged ships patrols the region between your fleet and the citadel. The closest enemy ship is about a thousand feet away.
The Xaryxian armada is not expecting an attack. Allow the characters to
decide whether they want to open the engagement at range or close to boarding distance. In either case, the Xaryxian ships are surprised at the beginning of combat. The Xaryxian Armada The enemy armada
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Refugees at the Shore As the survivors of Vogler pull their ships ashore, the reality of their situation sets in, and minor troubles begin confounding the refugees. Roll on the Survivor Camp
) check. 2 An older refugee slipped in the shallow water and sprained an ankle. A character can provide relief by succeeding on a DC 12 Wisdom (Medicine) check, expending one use of a healer’s kit, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
following subsections. Alarms If intruders are detected or a fight breaks out on one of the ships, the entire crew (one drow mage captain, three drow elite warriors, and seventeen drow) mobilizes to combat
. A door’s lock can be picked by a character who makes a successful DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools, or a door can be forced open by a character who makes a successful DC 15 Strength
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
following subsections. Alarms If intruders are detected or a fight breaks out on one of the ships, the entire crew (one drow mage captain, three drow elite warriors, and seventeen drow) mobilizes to combat
. A door’s lock can be picked by a character who makes a successful DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools, or a door can be forced open by a character who makes a successful DC 15 Strength
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
ships for Anders Solmor’s trading company For each week of employment, you earn the coin needed to sustain a modest lifestyle. There is also a chance that you attract the notice of the prominent person
associated with your job. At the end of each week, make a DC 15 Charisma check. On a success, you earn the opportunity to request an audience with that person.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
ships for Anders Solmor’s trading company For each week of employment, you earn the coin needed to sustain a modest lifestyle. There is also a chance that you attract the notice of the prominent person
associated with your job. At the end of each week, make a DC 15 Charisma check. On a success, you earn the opportunity to request an audience with that person.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Refugees at the Shore As the survivors of Vogler pull their ships ashore, the reality of their situation sets in, and minor troubles begin confounding the refugees. Roll on the Survivor Camp
) check. 2 An older refugee slipped in the shallow water and sprained an ankle. A character can provide relief by succeeding on a DC 12 Wisdom (Medicine) check, expending one use of a healer’s kit, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
A: Wrecker’s Edge After crossing Kalaman Bay, the ships carrying the characters and their allies arrive near Wrecker’s Edge (location A on map 5.1). As the ships drop anchor near a rocky coast, read
elven society or who succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence (History) check identify the ship as being of Silvanesti elven origin. The ship is small but seaworthy, with enough room for a dozen crew members. It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Jahaka Anchorage Three pirate ships use Jahaka Anchorage (map 2.10) as a haven: the Dragonfang, the Emerald Eye, and the Stirge. All three are sailing ships (see chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s
anchor outside the harbor up to a mile away, ready to defend the anchorage. The third ship is always at sea, usually prowling for victims. You can randomly determine which ships are where. The captain of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Bay of Chult Ships must pass through the Bay of Chult as they come and go from Port Nyanzaru or the beaches west of Fort Beluarian. The mouth of the bay is watched over by Aremag, a dragon turtle
with a blind, milky left eye and a piece of its shell missing. Aremag demands that ships toss treasure into the bay to appease it. Aremag then gathers up the loot and hides it in its lair, which no one