sleeping something

Lorwyn Giant

Monsters Lorwyn: First Light

mountains. They sometimes lend their brawn to smaller species who have something interesting to offer in return. Giants The giants of the realm of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor are wise, ancient beings wandering

with enormous stone archways to ensure their respites go uninterrupted. Smart adventurers avoid these archways for fear of evoking the sleeping giant’s ire. Treasure hunters might search for

Weapon of Warning Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

surprise;surprised, except when incapacitated by something other than nonmagical sleep. The weapon magically awakens you and your companions within range if any of you are sleeping naturally when combat begins.

Reborn

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

sensations or visions of the past to come rushing back. Rather than sleeping, reborn regularly sit and dwell on the past, hoping for some revelation of what came before. Most of the time, these are dark

? 4 A memory brings with it the voice of someone once close to you. How do they advise you? 5 You recall enjoying something that you can’t stand doing now. What is it? Why don’t

Shipwright

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

teeth shall adorn my hearth. D6 FLAW 1 I don’t know when to throw something away. You never know when it might be useful again. 2 I get frustrated to the

elaborate inventions that I sometimes forget little thing like eating and sleeping. 5 I’m judgmental of those who are not skilled with tools of some kind. 6 I sometimes take things that

Weapon of Warning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

any of your companions within 30 feet of you can’t be surprised, except when incapacitated by something other than nonmagical sleep. The weapon magically awakens you and your companions within range if any of you are sleeping naturally when combat begins.

1. River of the Depths

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

depth varies from a few feet to as much as 30 feet in spots. Characters who trawl the depths for treasure might find the odd bauble here and there, or possibly something more dangerous like a sleeping

Infected Townspeople

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

infected townspeople has died down, Gwyn Oresong rushes up with Grista, owner of the Sleeping Giant, with an important lead: “Sister Garaele, Halia, and Ander are clearly unwell. I don’t think this is

building. “And you know there was a fourth stone in Grista’s bar. Wheel-of-Fortune worked right next to it every day. Could you come with us to the Sleeping Giant and make sure the tiefling is alright

Sleeping Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Sleeping Giant Axel Defois Goblins smashed the bar at the Sleeping Giant and stole an obelisk shard With the Redbrands’ operation curtailed by the characters, the Sleeping Giant is no longer a

meeting place for criminals. Most townsfolk are still wary of the place, though a few have started coming to the tavern for cheaper drinks. Beyond its connection to the Redbrands, the Sleeping Giant is

Faded Memories

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

. Rather than sleeping, reborn regularly sit and dwell on the past, hoping for some revelation of what came before. Most of the time, these are dark, silent stretches. Occasionally, though, in a moment of

. How do they advise you? 5 You recall enjoying something that you can’t stand doing now. What is it? Why don’t you like it now? 6 A memory carries a vivid smell or sensation. What are you going to do to recreate that experience?

Anvilwrought

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

Rest. When you take a long rest, you must spend at least six hours in an inactive, motionless state, rather than sleeping. In this state, you appear inert, but it doesn’t render you unconscious, and

serve him. 3 I was created decades ago and, fearing that I’m growing obsolete, recently fled Mount Velus. 4 Purphoros regrets my creation and wants to reforge me into something better

Arrival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

unwelcome path, but not as unwelcome as the cold, howling wind that buffets you. If Cryovain is alive, the young white dragon is sleeping on the rooftop of the main fortress (area H20), where it can

things occurs: The dragon is targeted by a spell or takes damage. Someone or something makes a noise loud enough to interrupt the dragon’s slumber. Noises that qualify include the clap of a thunderwave

Barthen's Provisions

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

how business is going, the shopkeeper tells them that the Redbrands are making it hard on everyone, shaking down local businesses and flouting the townmaster’s authority. If the characters seem of a mind to do something about it, he tells them that the Redbrands frequent the Sleeping Giant tap house.

Crystal Caves Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

. At the chamber’s center, a thick, foul-smelling mist billows from a shallow pool of brackish liquid. Something large and scaly lies within. Beyond it stands a sculpted pillar and a broad stone table

Feywild creature, not a natural snake, and that the skin has become riddled with disease as it rotted. C2: Meditation Nook Several sleeping mats circle an empty firepit in this small side cave. Upon a

Styes Encounters

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

, appearing to be beggars but trying to steal anything they can from pouches and backpacks. Any pickpocket that snatches something flees into the crowd, while the others get in the way to prevent pursuit

characters and sell them as deckhands to the captain of an under-crewed ship. This attack might happen openly, or the gang might wait until the characters are separated or sleeping before attacking. They have no qualms about following the party to (or entering) their seedy lodgings.

Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

ensure their respites go uninterrupted. Smart adventurers avoid these archways for fear of evoking the sleeping giant’s ire. Treasure hunters might search for the archways in hopes of finding the place

nap against mountains. They sometimes lend their brawn to smaller species who have something interesting to offer in return. Lorwyn Giant Huge Giant, Chaotic Neutral AC 13 Initiative +1 (11) HP

Reality Dawns

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

Reality Dawns When Kas reveals himself, a cacophony erupts downstairs. Sleeping characters are awakened, and otherwise occupied characters hear the following: Violent slamming and terrible crashes

tear through the silence. Something is happening downstairs. Deep, wicked-sounding laughter echoes through the sanctum, along with familiar voices shouting, “You monster!” and “We trusted you!” When

Wave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

own nature and purpose. For all its devotion to the sea gods, Wave fears that it was intended to bring about a particular sea god’s demise. This destiny is something Wave might not be able to avert

initiative rolls. In addition, you and any of your companions within 30 feet of you can’t be surprised, except when incapacitated by something other than nonmagical sleep. The weapon magically awakens you

Mystical Islands

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

. The island is magically frozen or is a floating iceberg. Perhaps something lies locked within. 2 Sargassum. The island is a dense layer of seaweed that has developed its own ecosystem of strange

. The island is inherently magical, perhaps being an intrusion from a bizarre demiplane or the dream of a sleeping demigod. 9 Promised Land. The island is a gift from a god to a favored individual

Maelstrom Level 1

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

sleeping in area 10 awaken and respond to any loud disturbance here. 9. Sparring Chamber Mirran uses this air-filled room to practice her sparring. A giant-sized dummy made from the mast, sails, and rigging

of a wrecked ship stands in the middle of the room. An alcove in the northwest corner contains a stone rack that holds three quarterstaffs carved from wood. 10. Sleeping Guard A staircase descends

Wheelwatch Locations

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

lives of his troops to keep control of the fort. North Cell. This locked cell holds a neutral human Kalaman soldier (see appendix B) named Lanal Brint. He was sleeping off a night of drink in this

character who listens at the door to the stable and succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check hears something large moving inside. Filled with stalls and supplies for horses, this stable stinks of

Pulp Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

behind a bar? Now you notice the drunk ogre sleeping in the corner… if he wakes up, this could get ugly. Player Characters Are Remarkable. Eberron is a world in need of heroes. Lingering tensions of

the Tarrasque comes to Sharn, there’s no one else to deal with the problem: the fate of the city is in your hands. This is something to consider in developing your character and choosing your

Shipwright

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

shall adorn my hearth. Shipwright Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I don’t know when to throw something away. You never know when it might be useful again. 2 I get frustrated to the point of distraction by shoddy

little thing like eating and sleeping. 5 I’m judgmental of those who are not skilled with tools of some kind. 6 I sometimes take things that don’t belong to me, especially if they are very well made

N9. Vistani Camp

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

this claim is true or not, but he states it as a way of persuading the characters to accompany him to the temple; his main objective, he says, is to find something there that he can use to bring Patrina

N9i). If the characters ask something of the Vistani but have not earned Luvash’s goodwill, he agrees to do business with them if they accomplish one of two tasks: either find his missing daughter or

Locations in Phandalin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

“People of Phandalin” for more information on Sister Garaele. Sleeping Giant This single-story tavern’s better days have seen better days. Its weathered sign probably depicts a prone giant, but whatever

personal affairs of other townsfolk. Development. The miners that frequent the Sleeping Giant are a rough lot, and could become a competent and formidable force if stirred up and pointed at a target

Kianna's Farmhouse Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

the pantry’s floor opens to reveal a 10-foot-tall ladder descending into a darkened cold-storage cellar. The stench of something rotting rises from below. F7: Cellar and Tunnel Shelves bearing root

cellar, she dug and found this old cavern. Something happened to the farmers when they entered the caverns. After that they did whatever Culley said—including hurting one another and marking the houses

Feywild Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

declare all-out war against each other, and it would take something extreme to have them abandon their relative peace and hurl their courts into violence and chaos. The Summer Court and the Gloaming Court

firelit parties) Shuns the constraints of civilization (instead wearing only unfinished natural materials and sleeping under the stars) Dabbles in mysterious magic and rituals (adventurers can run afoul of

Feywild Trinkets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

wings (but can’t fly) when wound up 29 Toy unicorn made of wood, painted with bright colors 30 Pixie plushie that sings when you squeeze it 31 1-inch-square painting of a sleeping elf 32 Thimble that

Tiny pumpkin-shaped cauldron carved out of bog oak 45 Bar of soap that smells like something memorable from your childhood 46 Piece of orange parchment folded to look like a knight astride a unicorn 47

Communication

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

. Omens should communicate important messages from the gods, something meaningful enough that deities have deigned to interfere in mortal efforts. The gods don’t provide omens to address unimportant

Something that was broken is reshaped into something new. 8 92 A statue or metal object comes to life. Omens of Thassa d8 d100 Omen of Thassa 1 93 A lustrous seashell or small fish

Illithinoch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

of perfumes, elegant robes of exquisite make, and a tub for baths in scented unguents. The blue stains in the sleeping tub still smell faintly of wildflowers. Most items here have been untouched for

expendable minions present in case the grells beyond the rift get too curious. The goblins erroneously believe the mind flayers have left something of value here, so they’ve been ransacking this room

Yun Dynasty Ruins Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

clay pots suggest this long chamber was once a series of sleeping quarters and storage spaces. Stray yellowed bones litter the dirt floor. A character who examines the rodent-gnawed bones and

telepathically says, “We are the hungry dead. Honor us with lunch, or suffer our curse.” Characters who hear the otyugh can make a DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check. On a successful check, they realize something

The Foundry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

exits. A small fire smolders on the floor before the dais, where six sleeping pallets lie empty, surrounded by packs and supplies. The sound of hammers ringing on iron comes from beyond the doors to

personal quarters. Nimira has appropriated the room for her own use. This room appears to be a bedchamber. In one corner to the south stands a large wooden sleeping platform, badly gouged by axe blows

Fort Beluarian

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

between them. Tethyrian soldiers stationed at Fort Beluarian brought their chivalric panoply and pageantry with them, but they’ve combined it with a jungle aesthetic to create something unique. The usual

Barracks The barracks are the sleeping, eating, and general getting-out-of-the-rain space for the fort’s enlisted garrison. On particularly stifling nights, many soldiers abandon the barracks and sling

Observatory Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

blue dragon. Lightning arcs around his horns and snout as he slumbers amid a scattered collection of coins and glittering jewels. Sparkrender the blue dragon wyrmling is currently sleeping here

Sparkrender, have the characters turning the north and east statues (nearest the sleeping dragon) each make a DC 14 Dexterity (Stealth) check. On a failed check, the noise of a turning statue wakes the dragon

Stone Giants

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

would rather not do or that they’re unable to perform, such as chasing kobolds out of a narrow cave or retrieving something from deep within a lake. (Stone giants are poor swimmers; they dislike

keeper of secrets that he must be forced or tricked into divulging. In a classic tale, Memnor came to Skoraeus and whispered something in his ear. When Surtur demanded to know what Memnor had said

Encounter Locations

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

caught up in the trappings of civilization.” Bond. “I will always try to help a friend.” Flaw. “I’m such a scatterbrain. I forget important pieces of information until something reminds me.” L2

something else entirely. Both Konrad and Rugga are in constant agony. They can communicate telepathically out to a range of 60 feet. Their communications consist of pleas to release them from their torment

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