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Acquisitions Incorporated
— especially those designed to protect the power and wealth of the elite. When living among enlightened folk, verdan are still the first to speak out against cultural restraints on individuals
The verdan owe their existence to chaos. Descended and transformed from a large clan of goblins and hobgoblins, those who became the verdan were simply living their lives, doing goblinoid things. But
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
at once ready to perform its duty. The one who performed the ritual sets the wood woad to its task, and the creature follows those orders unceasingly.
A wood woad has a hole where its heart would be
only to protect woodlands and the people who tend them. A wood woad’s face is void and expressionless, except for the motes of light that swim about in its eye sockets. Wood woads speak little
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
terrors bear stunted humanoid limbs hinting at the bizarre ceremonies that created them.
Dangerous Cultivation. While the exact origins of the assassin bug are uncertain, rumors speak of an ancient sect
heart, consuming it and killing the host unless they are quickly destroyed. After gorging themselves on the host's body over several days, the maggots emerge as juvenile assassin bugs, ready to
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
(Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). When the werebear takes damage, it reduces the damage taken by 10 (1d12 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d12+4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Stone"}.Goliath legends speak of
snow. Elders invoke her name to keep young goliaths from wandering too far from home before they’re ready. Adult goliaths sometimes encounter this legendary individual in their travels to the far
Eladrin
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Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
be hungry today and have food for tomorrow.
3
Life is full of dangers, but you are ready for them.
4
A penny spent is a penny lost forever.
d4
Winter Flaw
1
winter, all must watch out for themselves.
4
You speak only to point out the flaws in others’ plans.
Spring
d4
Spring Personality Trait
1
Every day is the
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
were apprenticed and taught that knowledge is a more valuable treasure than gold or gems. Now you are ready to leave your home—not to abandon it, but to quest for new lore to add to its storehouse
mystery.
5
I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
6
I . . . speak . . . slowly . . . when talking . . . to idiots, . . . which . . . almost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Cultural Chameleons The clan homes of the Underdark goblinoids who became the verdan covered an enormous area. As the verdan fled to the surface world, they emerged in culturally diverse locations
. Some found themselves near dwarven strongholds, others near elven enclaves, and others near the widespread human settlements of Faerûn. Without a cultural identity or memory of their own, the verdan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Verdan Traits Verdan characters have a number of traits in common with others of their kind. Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases by 2
. Age. Verdan reach adulthood at around the age of 24, and it is thought that they might live to nearly 200 years old. However, because no verdan has died of old age since the race’s initial creation
Shifter
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
body and mind. Some shifters believe that these spirits are independent entities, and they may speak of Bear or Wolf as ancestors or guides. Most just see the beast within as a formidable expression
ready for change or opportunity.
Shifters have a natural inclination toward classes with a primal connection. A shifter barbarian draws their rage from the beast within. A shifter ranger indulges
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
following news: Marshal Vendri is working to maintain order in Kalaman until new civilian leaders are appointed. She wants to speak with the characters soon. Darrett’s scouts have reported the Red
Dragon Army has split its forces. A contingent is inexplicably heading into the Northern Wastes. Darrett doesn’t know much beyond this at the moment. When the characters are ready, he leads them to meet with Marshal Vendri.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
figure prominently in the story, at least one character should be able to speak and understand the Giant language. The adventure takes place in the Forgotten Realms, specifically in a region known as the
adventure, and describes its major challenges. Once you’ve reviewed this material and are ready to run the adventure, proceed with chapter 1, “A Great Upheaval,” if the characters are starting at 1st level, or chapter 2, “Rumblings,” if they are starting at 5th level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Lord of Blades NPCs The Lord of Blades highlights the issues surrounding the creation of the warforged. He and his followers are ready antagonists, employing deadly methods in pursuit of their aims
poses as a simple workshop assistant while exterminating those who speak out against the rights of the warforged. 5 A mad artificer is trying to reactivate a destroyed warforged colossus. 6 A band of warforged attacks a lightning rail, intent on stealing something in one of the cargo carriages.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Starting the Adventure When the characters are ready to attend their audience with Secretary Wei, they must meet her at the Hall of Divine Wisdom in Yongjing (see the “Yongjing Gazetteer” section
about—dwarves and humans dressed in farm clothes, merchant’s robes, or scholar’s coats—all hoping to speak to the emperor. Ministers circulate among them, easily distinguished by their winged black caps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Characters who speak with the locals about threats in the area each learn one of the following pieces of information: Most of the creatures attacking the area are salamanders or fire snakes that dwell
named Xocopol roams the territory around Etizalan and its volcano, and the folk of the city know to avoid him. When the characters are ready to depart, Ameyali provides a map of the region outlining the path to Twin Gods Observatory.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Waterdeep Dangers A number of hooks can connect to the exploits of characters engaged in a Waterdeep: Dragon Heist campaign. The famed walking statues of Waterdeep are showing signs of getting ready
of Dragons might discover that the keys needed to access it are lost. Rumors speak of another means of opening the vault — a secret known only to the lost inventor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
city from which Evin and Theldin hail and demanded to speak with Theldin, a legendary crafter whose blades have made the city rich and famous. Though he answered Brimskarda’s call, Theldin rejected the
so from the comfort of his own forge.” Once the players are ready to continue, proceed to the “Fireside Monastery” section below.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
best in some forgotten corner of the library where tomes of no particular interest are stored. Read or paraphrase the following when you’re ready to begin the adventure: The air around you grows
to speak—which reveals that her tongue is gone. Moaning in anguish, she reaches toward you. Then the mist shreds away to nothing, and the spirit fades.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Virgil’s Mission If a character is able to speak with animals, Virgil is friendly. (The scroll found in area 9 will be useful in that regard if none of the characters have this ability.) The gull
Hatred.
Research. The character must spend time researching the nature of familiars that have bonded with new masters. When the character feels ready, they must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
priests and listen carefully when they speak. The chief difference between cultists dedicated to Elemental Evil and the elemental priests normally found in the tribes and villages of Athas is the cult’s
Elemental Eye begins to stir beneath the dark sun and seeks new servants, the ancient weapons awake from their slumber and find their way into ready hands.
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
room to dig, and ready sources of food. Although lairing in these locations puts kobolds in competition with surface-dwelling humanoids, their ability to avoid detection often means their warrens go
of kobold legends speak of Kuraulyek, a winged godling servant of Kurtulmak, who betrayed his master in some way. Kobolds see urds as Kuraulyek’s favorites, and they project their resentment of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
those in the rest of Little Lockford. A few dead deep gnomes lie in the streets; most wear the weapons and armor of the militia. L1: Entrance and Gatehouse When the characters are ready to enter the town
open the gates. Sergeant Cragknuckle goes no farther. In Gnomish, he wishes the characters good luck, instructs them to knock on the gates seven times to signal that they’re ready to exit, and assures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Meeting Captain Zodge Captain Zodge is expecting the characters. If they choose not to speak with him, he tracks them down eventually. The Flaming Fist has contacts throughout the city, so hiding
in return. When the characters are ready to hear what he has to say, read the following boxed text aloud to the players: “The refugee crisis,” says Captain Zodge, “has stoked fears that Baldur’s Gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
— Ensnaring Strike Conjuration C Hunter’s Mark (can cast up to twice without expending a spell slot) Divination C Jump Transmutation — Longstrider Transmutation — Speak with Animals Divination R *In the
ready to fire. An arrow produced by this weapon deals Force damage instead of Piercing damage on a hit, and it disappears after it hits or misses its target. Until it disappears, the arrow emits Bright
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
oversee hospitality on the Concordant Express. For this reason, it was imbued with the ability to speak Celestial, Common, and Infernal in addition to Modron. Conflicting directives from two pentadrone
time, and the characters have 24 hours until the train departs. Glitch takes the characters to the train when they’re ready (see “Catching the Train” below) and stays with them in the interim. Glitch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Fire Snake Fire Snakes. Salamanders hatch from eggs that are two-foot-diameter spheres of smoldering obsidian. When a salamander is ready to hatch, it melts its way through the egg’s thick shell and
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages understands Ignan but can’t speak
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Heated Body. A creature that touches the snake or hits it with a melee attack while within 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
— Ensnaring Strike Conjuration C Hunter’s Mark (can cast up to twice without expending a spell slot) Divination C Jump Transmutation — Longstrider Transmutation — Speak with Animals Divination R *In the
ready to fire. An arrow produced by this weapon deals Force damage instead of Piercing damage on a hit, and it disappears after it hits or misses its target. Until it disappears, the arrow emits Bright
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
terrors bear stunted humanoid limbs hinting at the bizarre ceremonies that created them. Dangerous Cultivation. While the exact origins of the assassin bug are uncertain, rumors speak of an ancient sect
heart, consuming it and killing the host unless they are quickly destroyed. After gorging themselves on the host’s body over several days, the maggots emerge as juvenile assassin bugs, ready to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Rongquan. Hidden in the shadows in various spots are four drow elite warriors ready to fight by Jarlaxle’s side. The play, Sapphiria’s Booty, is a romantic comedy about a blue-haired madam named Sapphiria
’ 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
of any creatures they might have killed or destroyed, he is ready for their arrival. After everyone has entered the chamber, Gar surreptitiously (but rapidly) grows the coral over the entrance
forward that we might speak in a more companionable manner.”
With that, the man gestures with his left hand and the coral in the chamber grows a seat for each of you to perch upon, should you so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
effect, be ready to shout out a battle cry or speak in a conspiratorial whisper. Also, characters and monsters with distinctive voices are memorable. If you’re not a natural mimic or actor, borrowing
life. Experiment with different speech patterns. For instance, a barmaid and a city magistrate probably use their words differently. Similarly, peasants could speak in earthy dialects, while rich folk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. “I can make it for ya! Who are you again?” Talking with Rookledust Rookledust is eager to speak with the characters once she knows they’re not affiliated with the Dragon Army. Use the following topics
insists on giving them her newest invention (see “The Fargab”). Rookledust regrets her weed-clearing device was misused, but she doesn’t dwell on the past. She’s ready to leave with the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
destroyed drow house, Zress was adopted by Vlonwelv Auvryndar and is ready to die in the service of her savior. Vlonwelv has come to trust Zress more than she does her own children, keeping her
with its bite and claws. It wields the longsword with two hands and deals 7 (1d10 + 2) slashing damage on a hit. The troglodytes understand Undercommon but can’t speak it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
(−3)
WIS
10(+0)
CHA
7(−2)
Skills Perception +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages understands Draconic but can’t speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
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the dragon allied with the group), a large amount of fresh meat, and an iron cauldron. When the process is complete, a halfling-sized egg emerges from the cauldron and is ready to hatch within a few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
conquered the wilds and founded great civilizations. Bronze is still the most used metal on Theros—and will remain so, at least until Purphoros decides that more than a few are ready for the secret
, though, and can’t speak. He toils day and night in Purphoros’s forge, making wonders that would shame any mortal smith but can never match Purphoros’s work in beauty or originality.
The Stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
the surface world, are rare in the deep Underdark. Their presence invariably signals the presence of a jermlaine colony. When venturing into the Underdark, I always ready a spell that increases the size
.
Magic Resistance. The jermlaine has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Vermin Friend. The jermlaine can speak to and understand rats and giant rats.
Swarming