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Steel Crane

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Unarmored Defense. While Steel Crane is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Steel Crane makes three attacks. Force Strike. Melee Weapon Attack

.” Flaw. “The monks of my old temple know my shameful history. I can never return.”Poison, Psychic

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

regular shift patrolling either the Lower City or the Outer City. In return, you have access to the Flaming Fist’s fortresses and a direct line of communication with Flaming Fist officers and

regular patrol in the Upper City or take a regular shift at its gates, and must report for training in the Watch Citadel once every ten days. In return, you have access to the Citadel and a direct line of

Monk

classes Basic Rules (2014)

training. Many entered the monastery as children, sent to live there when their parents died, when food couldn’t be found to support them, or in return for some kindness that the monks had performed

accomplish outside the monastery? Are you eager to return to your home? As a result of the structured life of a monastic community and the discipline required to harness ki, monks are almost always

Rewards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

their reward. Corlie must return to the Sword Coast, but she insists Ironspine Keep needs leaders who can guarantee its defense. The fortress makes an excellent base of operations for future

Kalaman Victorious

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Kalaman Victorious With the defeat of the Red Dragon Army, the characters return to a heroes’ welcome in Kalaman. Their allies, including Darrett and Marshal Vendri, are among the first to express

their awe and thanks on behalf of the entire city. Truly, Kalaman wouldn’t have survived were it not for the characters’ daring. The city spends the rest of the day repairing the city’s fortifications and honoring those who died in the city’s defense, but the night is filled with celebration and song.

Chapter 7: Siege of Kalaman

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Dragon Army converge on Kalaman. The characters must aid in the city’s defense, then infiltrate the flying citadel and bring it down. This chapter pits the characters and their allies against the

full might of the Dragon Army. The lead-up to the Dragon Army’s attack is a great time for allies to return and support the characters. Ultimately, the characters have the opportunity to infiltrate the

13. Inner Bailey

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

years ago, members of House Nandar — Lord Drezlin Nandar and Lady Velrosa Nandar — decided it was time to return. They built a new motte-and-bailey settlement south of the Ardeep Forest and began making

slain — shot and killed by elf arrows while standing on the roof of his keep. His widow, Lady Velrosa Nandar, made peace with the elves and promised to make no further incursions into the Ardeep Forest

Battle Begins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Battle Begins This section has no set timeline or specific goals beyond involving characters in Kalaman’s desperate defense. Roll on or choose the encounters you want to run from the Defending the

Kalaman. Many are shot down, but four sivak draconians (see appendix B) land on Kalaman’s wall and attempt to destroy three ballistae 30 feet from the characters. On each sivak’s turn, it attacks a

An Uncertain Future

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

the characters’ allies: Clystran. Clystran has seen more than enough of the city and is eager to return to Heart’s Hollow with his dragonnels. He invites the characters to visit the next time they’re in

Solamnia. Marshal Vendri. Ever pragmatic, Marshal Vendri is wary the Dragon Army might soon return, and she seeks ways to reinforce the city’s defenses. She also plans to send agents to Maelgoth and

Structured Society

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

broodguards, and new kinds of yuan-ti malisons appear in chapter 3. Two new malison variants are presented in the “Yuan-ti Malison Variants: Types 4 and 5” sidebar in this chapter. Yuan-ti Anathemas The

. Because they get to wield power and influence while playing such roles, some purebloods surround themselves with luxury in their human guises and then become resentful when they have to return home

House Dimir

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

floated effortlessly down from the upper reaches of the chamber, and alighted on the chamber floor near the two of them. — Doug Beyer, Return to Ravnica: The Secretist House Dimir is Ravnica’s dark

weapon and its best defense, and much of the guild’s work is hidden even from other members. Dimir agents leave no trace of their covert activities, warping the memories of witnesses to their crimes

The Snout of Omgar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

strait. When the separation occurred, tortles living in the vicinity claimed the island as their domain. The strait provided a natural defense against aggressive mainland predators. The tortles of the

Typhoon Palace, which secretly served as a temple of Umberlee. In return, the cleric and her followers left the tortles alone and were quiet neighbors. Over time, the island’s Umberlee worshipers died off

2. Vast Cavern

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

overlooking the trench. The hobgoblins aim to draw out Zox Clammersham, defeat him, seize the ring he uses to control the scaladar, and return the ring to Doomcrown, the hobgoblin warlord on level 14

dotted with the remains of broken machines. Corpses. Two ogres clad in iron armor lie dead among the metal detritus, their flesh pierced by dozens of metal crossbow bolts. The ogres served the hobgoblins until they were shot dead by Zox’s arbalests a few days ago.

22. The Cavern of Gold and Silver Mists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

22. The Cavern of Gold and Silver Mists A thick silver mist, shot through with delicate streamers of gold, partially blocks your view of the area that lies ahead. The mists make the entire area

wizard spell of 5th level or lower (DM’s choice) 8 4d12 gems (worth 100 gp each) 9 Bracers of defense 10 Ring of feather falling It isn’t possible to gain both the large and the small sacks by any means

Getting Started

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

subsequent visits to the keep unless the player characters want to return to it. After the characters visit the gatehouse or whenever they return to the keep, have the players choose a location shown on

this guildhall. 11: Temple Priests offer guidance and healing in this house of worship. 12: Inner Gatehouse This fortification is the keep’s last line of defense. 13: Inner Bailey The keep’s guards

Worshiping Iroas

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

. In the myth of Rygyra the Slinger, the soldier never missed when she launched stones from her magic sling. Yet, even so, her every shot bounced off the giant minotaur, Raksolcs Ravage-Soul. As the

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

Mantol-Derith

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

Mantol-Derith Population: Approximately 140 (drow, duergar, humans, and svirfneblin) Government: Informal council comprised of four chief negotiators (one per enclave), recently dissolved Defense

. Even the chief negotiators of each enclave return to their centers of power periodically, leaving representatives to conduct business. Everyone in Mantol-Derith is there to trade, negotiate, and, of

Residents

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

Gracklstugh. Though Urmas is patient, it quickly becomes obvious that he suffers the characters’ questions and presence out of duty and politeness, seeking to return to his work as soon as possible. The

indescribable chaos through Ustova’s visions. All she sees of the future is fire, blood, and death, shot through with signs and portents based upon the natures of the demon lords — the bloody spirals and twin

Step 1: Choose a Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

combat Dexterity and Wisdom High Paladin Defense Strength and Charisma Average Ranger Survival Dexterity and Wisdom Average Rogue Stealth Dexterity Low Sorcerer Power Charisma High Warlock Occult lore

details about your class later. Choosing your class is the most important decision you make in creating a character, and it informs many of the decisions you make in later steps. You’ll return to your class’s description in chapter 3 several more times before you’re done.

Step 1: Choose a Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Monk Unarmed combat Dexterity and Wisdom High Paladin Defense Strength and Charisma Average Ranger Survival Dexterity and Wisdom Average Rogue Stealth Dexterity Low Sorcerer Power Charisma High Warlock

in more details about your class later. Choosing your class is the most important decision you make in creating a character, and it informs many of the decisions you make in later steps. You’ll return to your class’s description in “Character Classes” several more times before you’re done.

Trial by Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

Xedalli’s defense, read: The crowd chants, “All hail Emperor Xeleth!” Xeleth glowers at you. “Pathetic fools. Hurling yourselves into the void without the slightest inkling of who or what is out here

steps toward you, a wide smile on her face. “My ring, if you please.” If the characters return Xedalli’s ring of shooting stars, she slides it onto her finger, clenches her fist, and gazes at the

Creating a Monk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

some violation of the community’s rules. Did you dread leaving, or were you happy to go? Is there something you hope to accomplish outside the monastery? Are you eager to return to your home? As a

Movement Features 1st +2 1d4 — — Unarmored Defense, Martial Arts 2nd +2 1d4 2 +10 ft. Ki, Unarmored Movement 3rd +2 1d4 3 +10 ft. Monastic Tradition, Deflect

Thassa's Champions

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

. 4 Find a magically stolen vessel sequestered high in the mountains and return it to the ocean. 5 Capture a great beast of the land and bring it to the shore as an offering for a kraken

defense. Some citizens might hail them as heroes, while others are suspicious of them—particularly when one of the disasters they foretell seems likely to be Thassa’s doing. They might get caught up in

Orlumbor

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

Orlumbor to supply ships for its defense, making the island a wealthy and well-protected place in return. When Lord Neverember sank Waterdeep’s navy in his fight against pirates, he arranged to hire

Blingdenstone Factions

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

sturdier than the average deep gnome, taking point on any attack. The Stoneheart Enclave Stone is a resilient defense against oozes, making earth elementals the perfect force to combat them. Nomi

Neverlight Grove. If the characters have already been in Neverlight Grove and witnessed the horror of Zuggtmoy, they can discard this idea or brave a stealthy return to the corrupted myconid haven

The Assault

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

allied forces have devised a simple but effective plan. They begin with an attack by Saltmarsh’s militia against the entrance (area 1). Once the sahuagin commit troops to the defense of the gate, the

with 1 potion of invisibility and 1 potion of gaseous form for each party member. The council makes it clear that these items are on loan to the party and that they expect the return of any unused items

Dolindar Tomb Locations

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

. Newmy is a lawful neutral ghost who was once a moon elf. She can cast Prestidigitation at will. Newmy isn’t quite five feet tall, and she has frizzy blue hair and pale skin shot through with blue veins

The door in the east wall of this otherwise empty room bears the inscription “DOLINDAR” above “NO WORLD TO RETURN.” Every letter of each word is set into the wall on a separate tile. The door is

A: Wrecker's Edge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

believes Dalamar knows more than he says. Dalamar invites the characters to return with him to his group at the elven encampment (location B on map 5.1). Dalamar Dalamar provides a glimpse of lost

his patience. Dalamar participated in the ill-fated defense of Silvanesti against the Dragon Armies. His desperate actions were part of the reason he and the other mages were sent to the Northern

The Spy's Letter

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

. If the encounter takes place at the Helm and the characters don’t make a strong case against him, five commoners (tavern regulars) come to his defense. They aren’t cult servants, just bystanders

evening after they return to Red Larch, he arranges to serve them poisoned ale. This has the same effect as a potion of poison, but the characters have advantage on their saving throws because Justran has

16. Fire and Iron

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

molten iron with a long-handled ladle and pours it into two iron molds, which Brok clamps shut. They then take the clamped molds to area 16c to cool. Afterward, they return to the forge with two empty

molds and repeat the process. Without their armor, Brok and Fumira have AC 10. They keep their war picks and javelins close by, but fight only in self-defense. If they detect intruders, they stop working

People of Setessa

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

men set out on peregrination after spending a number of years identified as women, and some women return from peregrination (or never undertake it) after a period of realization. Some people move

council, considered Karametra’s closest advisor and the de facto ruler of the city. Defenders and the Four Towers Karametra includes defense of the home in her domains, and the residents of Setessa

The Final Boat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

the battle and is now using her helmet to get close to Darrett. Capture. Becklin sent Jeyev to warn the villagers that the defense failed and not to wait for their defenders. She sent her helmet as

you choose to have Becklin return after the battle, she becomes a valued adviser to the military leaders of Kalaman (detailed in chapter 4).

The Vampire's History

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

. Unwilling to go the way of his father, Strahd studied magic and forged a pact with the Dark Powers of the Shadowfell in return for the promise of immortality. Strahd scoured his conquered lands for

forever, shot their master with arrows. But Strahd did not die. The Dark Powers honored the pact they had made. The sky went black as Strahd turned on the guards, his eyes blazing red. He had become a

Karametra's Influence

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

couching them in terms of abstract ideals of honor or law or justice. She is the distillation of an ancient and primal exchange: mortal devotion in return for divine blessing. Karametra’s Goals

mortal life. That said, Karametra does recognize the need to fight in defense of one’s life, family, and community when they come under attack, so she and Iroas are able to find some common ground in that matter—and in their shared hatred of Mogis.

25. Main Vault

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

ludicrous degree, he listens to anything that sounds like fawning, servile, helpful obedience but offers nothing in return. He will generously spare the lives of those who offer him tribute in the form of

potion of gaseous form, a +1 longsword, a +1 longbow, +1 leather armor, and bracers of defense. Developments If the dragon is slain, the cultists are enraged and seek immediate vengeance. The major cult

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