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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
is beyond the scope of this adventure; flesh out its occupants and defenses as you see fit if the characters decide to pay the hags a visit. Zybilna takes no immediate action against the surviving hags
one of the hags is still alive. The surviving hags can sense when Zybilna is released from temporal stasisâor, rather, they can sense when their hold over Prismeer is lost. The instant Zybilna regains
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Adventure Summary âThe Lost Cityâ is a dungeon delve with a dose of intrigue. While in the desert, the characters discover a ruined ziggurat peeking over the dunes. Inside the monument, they
characters might learn that Zargon, the one-eyed creature that caused Cynidiceaâs fall, still dwells beneath the monument. The party might even discover an entrance to the surviving Cynidiceans
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
The Sea Ghost In the next part of the adventure, the council asks the characters to take the fight to the remaining smugglers. A few days after their triumphant return from the destruction of the
smuggling ring has been quashed, there must be a seagoing vessel by which the contraband was originally conveyed, and this is still at large. The council, fearful that any surviving smugglers could
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Arriving in Kalaman By dawn the morning after evacuating from Vogler, the characters and Voglerâs surviving villagers arrive within sight of Kalaman. Read the following text when youâre ready to
start this part of the adventure: The walled city of Kalaman rises in the distance, spreading across the southern shore of a wide bay. Ships sail to and from the cityâs walled harbor, their courses lit by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. They dare not move openly against him, however, since he enjoys the trust and favor of the queen. If the lizardfolk queen is killed in the course of this adventure, she is succeeded by the subchief. If
the subchief is also killed, the succession goes to one of the warrior officers. If all of these are slain, then succession falls to the most senior surviving shaman. In this event, the shaman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Adventure Flowchart Chapter 1: Ten-Towns
For 1st to 4th-level characters
Adventure quests prompt our intrepid heroes to visit the many settlements of Ten-Towns and lend a helping hand.
Chapter
2: Icewind Dale
For characters of 4th level and higher
Tall tales lead the characters to adventure locations on the fringes of Icewind Dale.
Chapter 3: Sunblight
For characters of 4th or 5th
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Character Advancement You can track experience points or simply allow characters to level up when they reach certain points in the adventure. Ideally, the characters should fall within the desired
, roleplaying well, and surviving or avoiding deadly traps. Any such award should be no more than what the characters would earn for defeating a monster with a challenge rating equal to their level. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Adventure Themes A group of adventurers leaves the dark, rainy city, putting its mean streets behind them. They board a flame-ringed airship for a journey across the continent, but theyâre attacked
by wyvern-riding bandits on the way and must fight for their lives as the airship hurtles toward the ground! After surviving the crash through a combination of quick thinking and heroic effort, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
adventure, and if your group is a hack-and-slay gathering, they will be unhappy! Only high-level characters stand a chance of surviving, but every player who braves the tomb will have the experience
Running the Adventure As clever players will gather from the information in the âLegend of the Tomb,â this dungeon has more tricks and traps than it has monsters to fight. This is a thinking personâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
knowledge from the Candlekeep archives. The conclusion of the adventure can serve as a catalyst for the next chapter in the charactersâ journey. The following questions might help you shape future adventures
surviving members of the order who will try to avenge Bak Meiâs death? The last breaths (souls) of three individualsâone of great intellect, one of strong body, and one of a pure heartâare required to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Reaver Ambush If the characters learned about this attack from the Dangerous Background adventure hook, they know that a band of raiders intends to ambush a caravan on the trail between Red Larch and
are killed, surviving bandits try to flee or surrender. Development Captured Crushing Wave cultists refuse to talk, but captured bandits arenât as fanatically close-mouthed. The bandits reveal that
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Adventure Background Dominik Mayer Centuries ago, six quarreling elven families reconciled. Each family planted a redwood sapling in a circular grove to represent their newfound harmony. Decades
named Ethvarn and her allies slew Death-at-Sunset. Ethvarn died in the assault. The surviving elves pulled back from Redwood Grove, leaving only a few wardens in an outpost called Redwood Watch. Over
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dhakaani Fort All across Darguun, the Heirs of Dhakaan are reclaiming surviving remnants of their fallen empire, and they even cautiously range out into surrounding nations. You can use Map 4.3
table describes some tasks that could bring characters to such a place. Dhakaani Fort Adventures d10 Adventure Goal 1 Steal an ancient magic weapon from the fortâs commander. 2 Bring a treaty
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Adventure Summary The adventure likely unfolds in the following sequence. The characters meet with the marinersâ guild and accept the contract to make Abbey Isle safe for the construction of a new
sending them on their way. The characters explore the island, dealing with horrifying undead, surviving clergy, brutal mercenaries, and living constructs in trapped tunnels. Once they have cleared the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Character Advancement Characters begin the adventure at 1st level and gain XP by defeating monsters. After each game session, add up all the XP earned and distribute it evenly among the party members
for each chapter of the adventure, as shown in the Suggested Character Levels table. Suggested Character Levels Chapter Suggested Level 1. Port Nyanzaru 1st and higher 2. Land of Chult 1stâ6th 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the adventure. Once the dust has settled, the surviving NPCs approach the characters and present their quests (not necessarily all at once). The characters are under no obligation to accept and
Special NPCs In this chapter, each player runs not only a player character but also an NPC who has ties to the settlement that the characters are defending. Once youâve determined where the adventure
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Thornwell as a hook, the only councillor who takes an active role in this adventure is Mr. Dory. Anyone who talks of Dory describes him as a longtime resident of the Styes and a wealthy warehouse owner
councillors is slain, however, or the balance of power in the Styes is seriously upset, the surviving councillors will almost certainly make sure that the characters responsible donât get to walk away from the district. The timing and details of their revenge are left up to you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Ashen Grotto Adventures Here are sample adventure hooks to bring characters to the Ashen Grotto or to give them missions to pursue within the cave. Greedy Usurpers Giants who wish to inter their dead
token in one of the most ancient burials is inscribed with the last surviving copy of a key rune. In the ages since its creation, the rune has become corrupted. It still functions, but it creates tears in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Adventure Types An adventure can be location-based or event-based, as discussed in the sections that follow.
Location-Based Adventures Adventures set in crumbling dungeons and remote wilderness
locations are the cornerstone of countless campaigns. Many of the greatest D&D adventures of all time are location-based.
Creating a location-based adventure can be broken down into a number of steps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
in level at the end of each section of the story. Only strong and experienced characters should adventure into these giantsâ areas if the party consists of no more than four characters. The
. The adventure contains some possible answers. Keep track of the fate of important giants and their allies or captives. Escaping adversaries will generally flee to the next higher-ranking stronghold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Bluetspurâ for details on running adventures featuring lost memories, or consider developing other plots using the Bluetspur Adventures table. Bluetspur Adventures d8 Adventure
1 Characters awake
only surviving creature in the wreck is a cunning displacer beast.
4 The characters find a strange but adorable creature trapped within an abandoned alien installation. The being is a lovable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
adventure. The earliest realm that does is the shield dwarf kingdom of Besilmer, which was founded nearly six thousand years ago in â4420 DR. Its existence is so far back in the mists of history that only a
-Besil a century after Besilmerâs founding. Unfortunately for the dwarves, the realm collapsed after its king and founder died in battle. Most of the surviving dwarves sought safer lands. The dwarven
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
have been claimed by the characters in the previous adventure.) Severe damage is inflicted to the Temple of Tiamat, as from an earthquake spell. The sacrifice of prisoners in front of the temple is
reductions, the characters stand little chance of surviving a battle against the Dragon Queen, much less winning it. Banishing Tiamat If the characters reduce Tiamat to 0 hit points, her Discorporation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
have been claimed in the previous adventure.) Severe damage is inflicted to the Temple of Tiamat, as from an earthquake spell. The sacrifice of prisoners in front of the temple is stopped. This might
, the characters stand little chance of surviving a battle against the Dragon Queen, much less winning it. Banishing Tiamat. If the characters reduce Tiamat to 0 hit points, her Discorporation trait
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Death Curse Understanding how Acererakâs death curse works is vital to running the adventure smoothly. The Soulmonger was activated 20 days ago and remains active until it is destroyed. While the
is less ideal for players who are inexperienced or get anxious at the thought of losing their characters. You must choose to run the adventure as a meat grinder from the very beginning. In this mode
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Adventure Hooks This adventure is designed for 3rd-level characters, but see the âStarting the Adventureâ section for more options. When the players create characters, encourage each of them to
choose adventure-specific hooks from the list below and align with a faction (see âFactionsâ below). Doing so ties the characters more to the fight against Elemental Evil. The following descriptions detail
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
them together by way of a flashback. War-Torn Survivor At first meeting, the villain of an adventure might seem to be a person of honor, or at the least a hardscrabble survivor doing what they think is
right after surviving the war. The villain might have experienced some of the same things in the war that the characters did, making it easy for the characters to understand the villainâs point of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
, consider the plots on the Lamordia Adventures table when planning adventures in this domain. Lamordia Adventures d10 Adventure
1 Sapient lab animals escape Ludendorf University and need
daughter and sole surviving heir, Varissa Schaller, wants to avenge her brotherâs murder and begs the party to help destroy her father.
7 Prospectors seeking rare gas pockets discover numerous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Underwater Adventures With vast triton realms hidden beneath the waves and legendary ruins drowned in the deep, endless potential for adventure lies under the sea. Characters interested in exploring
the oceanâs depths might seek the means of surviving underwaterâwhether such takes the form of magic items or devices crafted by ingenious inventors. Alternatively, drowning might only be a concern of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Ruthless Reigar Because of their exploits earlier in this adventure, the characters have unknowingly made an enemy of Hastain, a chaotic evil reigar (see Booâs Astral Menagerie) who lives in a small
remains to keep any surviving characters and crew members alive for 8 hours. If Hastain prevails but the esthetic did not survive, the reigar takes control of the Second Wind and flies it back to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Adventure Synopsis The adventure begins when the characters arrive in the town of Red Larch, a small settlement on the western side of the Dessarin Valley. Strange rumors and ominous signs have the
: the elemental nodes known as the Black Geode, the Howling Caverns, the Plunging Torrents, and the Weeping Colossus. In the last stage of the adventure, the characters face the daunting task of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
characters can refuse Vizeran at any time, at which point the archmage tells them to leave his home and wishes them good luck surviving in a world dominated by the demon lords. He says he will find
opportunities found in other chapters of the adventure. You can modify the components list if you wish, using the encounters in chapters 13 through 15 as guidelines and opportunities. Additional encounters can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Against the Giants d8 Adventure Hook 1 Adventurers find a village completely deserted, with tracks leading to a hill giant steading. Can they rescue the surviving villagers and livestock before the hill
Adventure Models Giants serve as adversaries in many D&D adventures, but thatâs not the only possible role for them in your game. This section outlines five broad categories of adventures, including
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Temple of Mystery (RAYMOND SWANLAND) A temple of mystery is an enigmatic location full of puzzles and traps, found in remote regions of Theros. It is believed that surviving and solving the
mystery presents the opportunity for an adventure that features puzzles and traps, though you can also populate it with any other challenges you like. The Temple of Mystery Adventures table offers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
adventure.) Questioning the Plasmoids The plasmoids are mercenaries and have no insight into the astral elvesâ motives or plans. Even so, they can provide the characters with the following pieces of
Star is a fine treasure; however, surviving plasmoid crew members recommend abandoning it, knowing that the astral elves will rain vengeance upon anyone in control of one of their ships. Its