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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
scion stands 80 feet tall. It often finds some relief in waking and being freed from its troubling dreams, so it doesn’t necessarily lash out in violence when emerging from its cradle. But it
cloud up to 30 feet and cause one of the following effects in a 30-foot-radius, 120-foot-high cylinder directly below it; the scion can’t choose the same effect two rounds in a row:
Acid Rain
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
retaliation usually prevents them from trying to directly harm the gnomes, but they might spit in the milk, balance dishes on tables so they’re easily knocked over and broken, or scatter sewing
were in their presence. Kobolds fall all over themselves to obey orders from a dragon, even if they are dangerous orders. Although kobolds usually don’t worship Tiamat directly, they recognize her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
realize the truth—whatever it may be—in their own time. When asked directly if the young lovers are Caerwyn and Porphura reborn, the Gardener is slyly evasive with a twinkle in their eye. After
scolds any characters who participated in the desecration of the tomb, barely resisting resorting to violence. With a final curse, the Gardener waves a hand, and an icy gale rips through the area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
short hallway widens into a square room with a plain set of furniture. Each piece has been carved directly from the rock that makes up this place. A pair of beds line opposite walls, while a table with
knickknacks sit here and there — everyday items common to someone’s tidy and simple home.
If the characters make a point of poking around, they spot a trace of blood or other signs of violence on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
spawn seer, the field protecting the ulitharid drops with violence, and the psionic impact causes the Gith Capacitor to explode, slaying the ulitharid and star spawn hulk (if it still lives), and
disadvantage.
At the beginning of combat, the star spawn hulk moves toward the gith and attacks in melee, while the star spawn seer uses its Psychic Orb attack directly on the star spawn hulk, relying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
claims is the worst he’s ever tasted. The other mourners grumble, but nobody directly confronts the heckler. Bakaris the Younger Establishing Bakaris. Use this interaction to establish Bakaris the
Younger as a cowardly cad. He and his father are local annoyances, and they’ll further antagonize the characters later in the adventure. This encounter with Bakaris shouldn’t come to violence, but it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
and widespread of the four, and has dominated the business of crime in Sharn for centuries. The group called Daask is on the rise, directly challenging the Boromars. The Tyrants and House Tarkanan are
pickpockets and cutpurses that work in the Bazaar of Middle Dura. They aren’t directly tied to the Boromar family. But the master of the gang pays a tithe to the Boromars, and if the Boromars send word
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
little more than mindless engines of destruction and violence. If that supposition were true, the Blood War should have ended long ago, since the tactical and strategic genius of the archdevils would
aid to defend a plane that is inimical to everything they stand for by aiding the devils directly. Therefore, the demons assault the Nine Hells over and over not only because it is the greatest threat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Should They or Shouldn’t They? The characters must proceed carefully, since they have no evidence that directly implicates the Gralhunds in the attack in Trollskull Alley. Their two basic choices are
themselves into Gralhund Villa and accost its residents with impunity if they’re careful to pin the violence on the Zhents or if they’re able to enter and leave unseen before the City Watch shows up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
trade, Kalakeri is now locked in an endless storm of violence. At the center of that storm stand the remnants of the Vasavadan: three heirs transformed into unspeakable monsters by their depravity
Arijani and Reeva’s side? Have you changed sides or tried to avoid the conflict entirely? If you haven’t taken part directly in the conflict, has someone you care about been harmed by it?
What part
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of his most favored have begun working with a new metal—iron—said to come directly from their god’s forge-fires. Though Purphoros is largely interested in physical craft, he has influence over all
Purphoros, deeply involved in the project of civilization. Purphoros’s desire to overturn the established order with violence stands in stark contrast to their measured ways. As a result, Purphoros stands aloof from them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
directly for the them or pay tribute in exchange for independence. The Boromars control a vast network of extortion, blackmail, and graft that extends throughout the city, and their influence reaches
burglars, con artists, smugglers, and other criminals. When a situation calls for physical violence, the Boromars usually hire freelancers—members of the Sharn Guard or agents of House Tarkanan. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, setting off a war in the streets. Davil and his colleagues want to end the violence and restore the peace. Davil offers membership in the faction to interested characters, then assigns them their first
characters want to speak with Tashlyn directly, Yagra can arrange a meeting in the City of the Dead or some other quiet place. By the time the characters see her, Tashlyn has learned the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
over Geryon. The displaced lord still schemes to supplant Levistus as ruler of the realm, but he can’t directly affect his foe, since the ice that imprisons Levistus is impervious to harm. Violence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
chip is the casino’s emblem: a golden pitchfork. A cashier has no cash on hand but is attuned to a magical sigil on the station’s countertop. The cashier places coinage on the sigil, sending it directly
disturbance without resorting to violence. If attacked, the guard reacts in kind and shouts for reinforcements. All other guards arrive in 3 rounds. Security Mirrors Throughout the casino are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
’ Alliance who answers directly to Laeral Silverhand. He also seems to know all about the characters’ meeting with Laeral (see encounter 1, “Alley”) and says he can speak on her behalf. He asks about
. You’ll need to devise some sort of ruse to get close to Fenerus. I urge against violence, or you might find yourself locked up beside him.” If the characters ask why Laeral Silverhand doesn’t question
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
profile. Otherwise, they too are rounded up and questioned over a period of several days, until the Lords of Waterdeep ascertain their level of involvement in the violence at Gralhund Villa. The
This encounter occurs only if the characters were directly involved in the events that transpired at Gralhund Villa. After Davil Starsong is taken in for questioning, Istrid Horn (see appendix B) sends a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
The Dreaming Dark The sinister and mysterious Dreaming Dark—a metaphysical force trying to prolong the current age of despair and violence—seeks to extend its reach toward Khorvaire. Over a century
. Even members of the house who work directly with the Inspired believe that the Inspired consider them equal partners, but in fact the Inspired view them merely as useful pawns. Now quori spirits have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Yeenoghu. When a war band grows desperate for food, its members turn on each other. Those who succumb to the violence are devoured, but their service to the war band doesn’t end at that point. The survivors
brutish individuals touched by insanity, one step above the hyenas that trail behind the war band’s path. They aren’t gnolls, and thus don’t receive their inspiration directly from Yeenoghu. Yet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
of the dale, she prefers the taste of reindeer, walrus, and polar bear flesh to that of humanoids. The dragon has a healthy respect for humanoids and has never threatened Ten-Towns directly, though it
, crave violence, and fight to the bitter end. The berserkers retain vestiges of their former lives, including the thick clothing they wore as Reghed nomads, but their garments are torn and in need of
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
threats and warnings and may return to cause trouble later in the adventure. Law and Violence in the City
While Greyhawk lacks an omnipresent constabulary to enforce swift justice, street violence is
responses terse and ambiguous. “The Guild wasn’t involved, at least not directly. You’re barking up a dangerous tree.” “This is a city of laws. The Guild prefers to work outside of it.” “Some people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
pleasantly scandalized. While some of the news — such as word of new laws passed by the Council of Four or official election results — is handed down directly by the government, most comes from freelance
— teaching many of them to read in the process — and then selling the notes directly. Today, Needle prints his broadsheets by the cartload, aided by mechanical scribes purchased from the Hall of Wonders and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
pleasantly scandalized. While some of the news — such as word of new laws passed by the Council of Four or official election results — is handed down directly by the government, most comes from freelance
— teaching many of them to read in the process — and then selling the notes directly. Today, Needle prints his broadsheets by the cartload, aided by mechanical scribes purchased from the Hall of Wonders and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Persuasion) check or a bribe worth at least 25 gp. If the characters threaten violence, the goblins attack. Three rounds later, reinforcements from area Z3 arrive. Z2: Vestibule Dim blue light bathes
double door. The lever is directly above the doors. Z3: Mess Hall Blue-tinted lava flows through geometric carvings that run along the walls’ top edges, bathing the room in eerie light. Three
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
dreams, so it doesn’t necessarily lash out in violence when emerging from its cradle. But it’s not particularly interested in Humanoids or other little creatures—either in conversing with them or in
-high cylinder directly below it; the scion can't choose the same effect two rounds in a row:
Acid Rain. The cloud rains acid. Each creature in the cylinder must succeed on a DC 25 Constitution
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
of Daoine Gloine, the ooze-folk are on guard. For every 10 minutes the characters spend exploring, or if any significant violence disturbs the gelatinous ooze, 1d4 armatures activate within 30 feet of
, with that crystal bauble leading directly to Kwalish’s lab. Kwalish’s Bauble Gate. A glass workshop can be found by characters exploring the city. Its kiln remains magically lit even beneath the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, which could lead to the discovery of any breach into the orrery vault. Tannus’s and Jormun’s Secrets. If violence breaks out between the families (or between Horn Enclave and any possible thieves
sidelines to watch. In this case, take the events directly to them so that they’re encouraged to react. An effective technique is to couple an NPC approaching them with a surge of emotions within one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
other kind. Directly in front of the missing door, the walls, ceiling, and floor have fallen away to reveal a deep sinkhole fissure. Inside the ruin, a hempen rope anchored firmly in the rubble
can be haughty, proud, entitled, demanding, self-involved, and prone to violence. (Okay, maybe they are like people.) Dabshabah is less than a year old, and she shares the story of how a green dragon