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The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
happily sing along, each in an obnoxiously nasal falsetto, as they dance and caper around whoever is making the music.
Campestris can easily imitate lyrics and music. After a campestri has practiced
a song or a piece of music three or four times, the creature remembers it forever.
Campestris vary widely in color, from white to tan to dark brown, but they always have red or purple caps and
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
falsetto, as they dance and caper around whoever is making the music.
Campestris can easily imitate lyrics and music. After a campestri has practiced a song or a piece of music three or four times, the
creature remembers it forever.
Campestris vary widely in color, from white to tan to dark brown, but they always have red or purple caps and speckles. A campestri moves by manipulating the mycelium that
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
specifics of how a psionic goblin comes to exist vary. Some are born, changed by energy leaking from the Far Realm. Others transform themselves with their psionic power or enter into agreements with
other Aberrations, which help them transform in return for their service as shock troops. Regardless, the result is the same: a goblin with unnatural and barely contained psychic power.
Psionic goblins
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
leprechaun the chance to partake in merriment or revelry such as a song, a dance, or a good meal, the leprechaun must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or have the charmed condition for 24 hours. While
. They delight in pranking such foolish creatures or pilfering from them in return.
Leprechauns take pride in their appearances, dressing in dapper outfits that typically feature red fabrics, gleaming
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Goblins
The specifics of how a psionic goblin comes to exist vary. Some are born, changed by energy leaking from the Far Realm. Others transform themselves with their psionic power or enter into agreements
with other Aberrations, which help them transform in return for their service as shock troops. Regardless, the result is the same: a goblin with unnatural and barely contained psychic power.
Psionic
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
this role, Nafas sends adventurers to distant worlds to fulfill the wishes of creatures beyond his reach. Adventurers who return to Nafas successful receive gifts as rewards. As a noble genie, Nafas
melodious chimes dance in the shutterless windows of its vaulted halls. Held aloft by genie magic and the staircases that branch from it, the palace is a pit stop for planar travelers and a haven for
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
dance to any tune.
— Volo
To feel the thunder of orcish war drums outside the gate and to hear a chorus of voices growling, “Gruumsh!” is the nightmare of every civilized place in
serve as a battering ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within.
A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Psionic Goblins Claudio Pozas The specifics of how a psionic goblin comes to exist vary. Some are born, changed by energy leaking from the Far Realm. Others transform themselves with their psionic
power or enter into agreements with other Aberrations, which help them transform in return for their service as shock troops. Regardless, the result is the same: a goblin with unnatural and barely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
a seemingly innocuous character. Regardless of the Darklord’s current role, their wickedness led to the creation of their domain and their imprisonment in Ravenloft. Though these individuals vary
. Darklords Are Prisoners. Darklords cannot leave their domains. If a Darklord enters the Mists or uses another method to attempt an escape, the Dark Powers return them to their domain. Even death rarely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
shipwrecked on the magical reefs. The cultists supply the bodies in return for help from the coven when dealing with special problems, and the two forces have an easy mutual-protection pact. Piles of
Neverwinter. Nana Pocktuss likes to dance. If any of the characters can play music or dance themselves, Nana Pocktuss appreciates a grand old hoedown to shake the rust (and maggots) out of her old joints
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
case, the characters return to the location of the first encounter in this adventure: the Wayside Inn. Some of the descriptions, details, and actions in this encounter are meant to echo that first
at the Wayside Inn previously, the ritual being performed by the cultists could incorporate movement that harkens back to that dance. Although it’s a small detail that a typical player might overlook, if even just one of your players gets chills or a laugh because of the echo, it’s worth the effort.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
and of the anguish carried by Nisha and all those Manivarshi who will never return to their ancestral home. As the dance ends, a tumultuous cheer rises from the crowd.
A character who succeeds on a
DC 10 Wisdom (Insight) or Charisma (Performance) check realizes that Nisha’s dance was outstanding and captured something meaningful to many people in the crowd. Some viewers wipe the edges of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Bladesong Those who see a bladesinger in battle never forget the sight. Surrounded by chaos and blood, the bladesinger moves in an otherworldly dance. Spells and sword act in concert, meshing awe
, deflecting opponents’ blades while elegantly moving into position to score hits in return. A bladesinger wields a weapon one-handed, leaving the other free for spellcasting or to manipulate a wand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
can’t perform the dance again until it finishes a short rest. When the elemental returns to the Elemental Plane of Air, any aarakocra within 5 feet of it can return with it.
ELEMENTALS
Five aarakocra within 30 feet of each other can magically summon an air elemental. Each of the five must use its action and movement on three consecutive turns to perform an aerial dance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
direction as the characters and are eager to travel with the party, both for company and protection. The dancer is kind-hearted but has an over-the-top stage persona they rarely let slip. In return, they
they can speak Common; Ignan; and the local language, Tletlahtolli. Ollin is a bombastic, traveling dancer who enjoys participating in local celebrations and entices Tletepecs to dance their cares away
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
The Kingfisher Festival When the characters return to town after visiting Thornwall Keep, the Kingfisher Festival is in full swing. Happy villagers drift from their homes toward the sounds of
dance. From the various stalls in the circle, characters can buy a variety of fish-filled pastries, sweet drinks, and kingfisher-shaped crafts for 3 cp each.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the festivities with them, perhaps by dancing, drumming, or joining a group of Night Revelers in a vigorous debate. Dancing. The dance of the Night Revelers involves graceful acrobatics and exuberance
. A character who succeeds on a DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check performs the dance well. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the character is lauded by the dancers around them, one of whom bestows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Gods of Neutrality The neutral gods of Krynn vary widely in their motivations and methods. Some are passive and distant, dedicated to recording the actions of mortals or upholding the balance between
anything in return. Lunitari Lunitari, the god of neutral magic and illusions, is patron of the Mages of High Sorcery’s Order of the Red Robes and other neutral mages. With her cousins Solinari and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
section. Use the events you think the characters will enjoy, in any order. Dryad Dance In a clearing lit by energetic fireflies, a group of ten dryads sings and dances. The group welcomes anyone who comes
empyrean safe, perhaps by maneuvering her around the dance floor with a successful DC 14 (Acrobatics or Sleight of Hand) check. If the characters fail at helping Kopoha dance safely, she accidentally knocks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Desired Offering 1 A gem worth at least 50 gp, which the creature eats 2 An exceedingly pure sample of a favored element 3 A way to return the elemental to its home plane 4 Performing a dance from the
that mimic the monster’s mating dance Oozes d4 Desired Offering 1 A vial of putrid liquids 2 A cloth bearing a noxious odor 3 Bones or metal, which the ooze promptly absorbs 4 A gallon of any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
anyone plays an instrument or sings in the campestris’ vicinity, the little creatures will happily sing along, each in an obnoxiously nasal falsetto, as they dance and caper around whoever is making the
music. Campestris can easily imitate lyrics and music. After a campestri has practiced a song or a piece of music three or four times, the creature remembers it forever. Campestris vary widely in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Memorial practices vary widely by culture, from tearful, somber affairs to lively celebrations. These rituals serve more as catharsis for the living than as meaningful boons to Athreos, though. The
offering to each of Theros’s five mightiest deities, hoping to receive a peaceful place among them in return.
The gods realized what Athreos’s spirit represented: the first of an endless flood of mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
conventional wisdom and seek their fortunes in the wider world. Opinions vary on what compels some halflings to leave home and set off over the farthest hill to explore the unknown. The simplest
two to tell upon their return. Even on a dangerous mission, halflings find enjoyment all around them. If it’s raining, a halfling is playing in the puddles; in a stiff wind, a halfling might fly a kite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
have to meditate for hours or days to get a vision of its meaning. Every group of orcs has particular superstitions and recognizes certain omens. These tenets vary from tribe to tribe, and are often
these colors on itself and its personal items. For instance, the chief of one tribe might be the only one that has the right to stain its tusks with red ochre, while the warriors of another tribe rub streaks of ash into their garments to signify their safe return from a raid.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
vary from village to village, ranging from tests of knowledge to trials of physical prowess. In earlier days, villages that fought over resources were quickly wiped out, while those whose people
of foodstuffs and colorful crafts—are dropped into the volcano, where it’s believed they’re conveyed to the realms of the gods. On the travelers’ return, villagers celebrate for several days
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
see a dozen men and women gathered around a crackling bonfire. The folk are in good spirits. A few of them sing and dance around the fire while others find happiness in their flasks and wineskins. Three
gather around the fire and hear his tale: Stanimir fills his mouth with wine, then spits into the fire. The flames turn from orange to green. As they dance and sway, a dark shape appears in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
12. Ras Nsi’s Lair Shadows dance over this opulent bedchamber. Cushions lie in one corner, and decorative shields line the walls. Treasures are heaped around the room: gold and silver coins; a gilded
Nsi unlock the gate and bring forth the Night Serpent. In return, Ras Nsi defends the Tomb of the Nine Gods. Nine stone puzzle cubes are needed to enter the Tomb of the Nine Gods. Ras Nsi doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
characters when they return to this cave. Otherwise, the creatures remain motionless and pose no danger. If provoked into attacking, the galeb duhr animate boulders. The galeb duhr and their boulders can
, the veiled medusas emerge from their alcove and begin to dance around him as the sand swirls and forms little dust devils. Jarûk is evil and cruel, but his current predicament motivates him to be a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
pilfering from them in return. Leprechauns take pride in their appearances, dressing in dapper outfits that typically feature red fabrics, gleaming belts and buckles, and natural woodland accouterments
to ability checks made with them.
Reluctant Refusal. When a creature offers the leprechaun the chance to partake in merriment or revelry such as a song, a dance, or a good meal, the leprechaun must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
illusion and stealth. Red tiger, a style just three centuries old, has its bladesingers using the scimitar in a whirling dance of defense from which they launch into sudden leaps and attacks.
Bird
. Styles that focus on the use of a hafted weapon, such as an axe or hammer, have been grouped together as bird styles, yet they vary wildly. All relatively new styles, they use weapons not typically favored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
imitating the moves of the dancing dwarves causes the gate to open for 1 minute. The dance requires 1 minute to perform. Characters must be 9th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra
. It craves gemstones and seeks out better ones with which to adorn itself. Most of all, it longs to return to the forests around Myth Drannor, where it was created. If its wielder’s goals run counter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
of fresh water. The statues stand atop stone plinths above the water, facing outward. Starting with the northernmost one and moving clockwise, the statues represent Eilistraee (god of beauty, dance
would like to return to the surface. They have little hope of reaching Waterdeep on their own and would appreciate an escort. Getting all five band members to the Yawning Portal alive completes this quest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
“Let me guess. You’re going to dance? Splendid. Be careful not to slip on the ashes. I’ve never cared for slapstick comedy.”
–High Cardinal Thingol
Noteworthy Sites Arranged in a dizzying spiral
to return to their faces, making them prime targets for the high cardinal’s watchful servants. Gallows When townsfolk suspected of crimes aren’t disintegrated on the spot, High Cardinal Thingol
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
and cleaning dishes, mostly). If the characters tell Asharra of their plan to visit Omu and destroy the Soulmonger, she offers to perform a ritual called the Dance of the Seven Winds, bestowing on the
characters the magical ability to fly (see the “Dance of the Seven Winds” sidebar). To complete the ritual, she needs a black orchid, which can be found only in Nangalore (described later in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
for Tiamat’s return. Daily Operations The plots of the Cult of the Dragon are secret, but its existence is not. Most folk of the Sword Coast have heard of the cult, but know only that its members
their worship is reserved for Tiamat. They look forward to the Dragon Queen’s return, believing that she will destroy mortal civilization and usher in a glorious reign of dragons—and of those who