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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
watch might follow a tiefling around for a while, and demagogues blame tieflings for strange happenings. The reality, though, is that a tiefling’s bloodline doesn’t affect his or her
personality to any great degree. Years of dealing with mistrust does leave its mark on most tieflings, and they respond to it in different ways. Some choose to live up to the wicked stereotype, but others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Vogler’s Response Allow the characters, in consultation with the village leaders, to determine how Vogler should respond to the mysterious army. Becklin, Cudgel, and Raven take the following
positions: Becklin Uth Viharin. The knight is deeply concerned. She’s heard rumors of strange armies in the east, and now there’s a strange army close to her home. As the most experienced military leader in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
dragon wants to settle (using the sowing rumors activity from the Dungeon Master’s Guide), hoping to get the locals used to the idea. Altared States Characters interested in the strange altar under
Waterdeep can undertake research to study its mysterious runes, which can lead to information regarding That-Which-Endures (see the sidebar in the “New Race: Verdan” section in chapter 3.) Gorkoh the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
to escape, they are working on a secret plan. Eight neutral tiefling muralists are plastering and painting, as well as covering the floor with inlaid tiles. They use the same statistics and respond to
examined, read the following (from the original Tomb of Horrors): The walls are being painted with figures of animals, strange signs and glyphs, and humanoids posing with spheres of different colors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
here, scribing strange writing into the ice of the walls, or onto weathered parchment and stone tablets. A few toads transfer parchments and tablets into and out of floor-to-ceiling cubbyholes cut
“Random Encounters” (earlier in this chapter) for guidelines on how the giant ice toads respond to intruders. The characters’ best chance to avoid a fight in this area—and to keep the toads from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
here, scribing strange writing into the ice of the walls, or onto weathered parchment and stone tablets. A few toads transfer parchments and tablets into and out of floor-to-ceiling cubbyholes cut
“Random Encounters” (above) for guidelines on how the giant ice toads respond to intruders. The characters’ best chance to avoid a fight in this area — and to keep the toads from alerting the ice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
them to measure their reactions. For example, pixies might tie a dwarf’s boots together, create illusions of strange creatures or treasures, or use dancing lights to lead interlopers astray. If the
visitors respond with hostility, the pixies give them a wide berth. If the visitors are good natured, the pixies are likely to be emboldened and more friendly. The fey might even emerge and offer to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
carved with strange, otherworldly scenes.
The left-hand colossus is a bearded human male wearing exotic clothes, but its face is smashed beyond recognition. It holds a balance in its right hand and a
characters roleplay an obsequious or self-deprecating response that might please an egotistical wizard, the statues respond. They say, “Diderius shall grant you what you seek, but only if you heed him and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
. Once unchallenged, Lile will win the 500 GP prize and reclaim his pride. Hook. Strange mishaps have befallen inventors ahead of the expo, so the Aeghith’s director, the kithkin Morton Draechnir (Small
, Neutral Good Commoner) has hired the characters as security. He offers each character 50 GP to respond to any incidents that arise during the event. Encounters During the Flying Machine Expo, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
carved with strange, otherworldly scenes.
The left-hand colossus is a bearded human male wearing exotic clothes, but its face is smashed beyond recognition. It holds a balance in its right hand and a
characters roleplay an obsequious or self-deprecating response that might please an egotistical wizard, the statues respond. They say, “Diderius shall grant you what you seek, but only if you heed him and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
along one side of the town. Its water is a strange phosphorescent green color.
The characters can wander around the town as desired, but the only thing that greets them is the wind blowing through
Enclave, but they otherwise don’t respond to any attempts at conversation. Development. The duergar are quite mad, having been poisoned by the stream and stricken with gambling fever in Lottie’s Palace
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
she gains leverage (whether over the deal-maker or someone else). When a hag is presented with an unusual spell, a rare magic item, or a person who has a strange magical gift, she will sniff it, shake
stakes. 4 I laugh at my own jokes — the darker, the better. 5 I never volunteer information, and I respond only to questions. 6 I offer generous terms in my deals, but the cost for defaulting is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the room, though they continue to respond to characters engaging them in conversation even during the fight. (If a character attempts to seize the component, see “The Missing Component,” below
bag floating within the globe of light, on which is written “Congratulations!” Within the bag are thirty strange coins that appear to be gold, but which are actually copper covered in gold foil and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
characters who hear that calling and respond to it. Running This Prelude Characters in this prelude can come from any background. Perhaps they’re discovering the gods for the first time, or they might be
have no recollection of anything strange happening. Any attempt to return to the ruined temple fails, as if it was never there.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
characters realize something is strange about the Domains of Dread, or is the Land of the Mists all they’ve ever known? Scale of Experience. Do the characters know about a single domain—perhaps one
. Death. What happens when a character dies? How might a character brought back from death be changed? Fear. How do you expect characters to respond to frightful situations? Is fear reflected only by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
a meld, experiencing a shared transcendent state. The two conscious myconids move quickly to confront any intruders who aren’t escorted by other myconids, and they respond with violence to any threat
with a pungent odor of brimstone. Strange, flickering orange light illuminates the smoke. This area is free of fungal growth; instead, crystals grow from the rock. To your right, a large cluster of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
-Based Goals d20 Goal 1 Bring the villain to justice. 2 Clear the name of an innocent NPC. 3 Protect or hide an NPC. 4 Protect an object. 5 Discover the nature and origin of a strange phenomenon that
this chapter). 5. Anticipate the Villain’s Reactions As the adventurers pursue their goals and foil the villain’s plans, how does the villain respond? Does it lash out in violence or send dire warnings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Supernatural Regions Not all lands thrive as nature intended. Magical forces, strange interlopers, or tragic events can alter an area’s destiny, fundamentally changing the land. While the flora
a rest in the region must succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw, or it gains no benefit from finishing the rest. It instead finds strange scrawls, stacked stones, or its belongings arranged in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
and Arrigal was away, no one remembers seeing or hearing anything strange. Luvash is determined to find her, no matter what the cost, and most of his camp is out scouring the woods when the characters
. Each of these wagons contains three Vistani (CN male and female human bandits). The Vistani are playing a dice game for favors, since they have no money. They respond to sounds of alarm by drawing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
and H39). Hathowyn hasn’t spoken to them out of fear that they might harm her. Strange, one-eyed creatures lurk in the cave to the south (area H37). They followed the dark elves up from below after
adventurers, preferring to pick off lone prey, but if attacked, they respond in kind. Offering food and drink to the nothics loosens their tongues, but these ones speak and understand only Loross (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
slaad, but they follow its commands because they are furiously loyal to Dory. The manticores roam freely through the warehouse at night. They spend their days in the loft but respond quickly to any
. See the “Temple of Tharizdun” section in part 4 for more information. D9. Dory’s Chamber The air here is thick with clouds of steam scented by cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Strange plants hang from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
of each variety) blend in with the strange and vibrant plants throughout the area. The horrid plants are hostile toward the characters. S54: Climate Control Room (Green) A sleek machine, vaguely desk
, otherworldly garden. A second wall encircles a smaller botanical sanctuary within.
Strange trees abloom with bizarre flowers climb toward an artificial light source high above. The calls of unknown
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
follow a deliberate route through the cave. Each of the geometrically shaped beings scans the strange terrain around them before vanishing into tunnels ahead.
The characters arrive on a ledge
respond. Xabash can provide general details from the “Tyrant’s Spiral” section earlier in this chapter. Once the characters are done conversing with Xabash or if they attack it, the beholder drifts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
flap-like ears, another protruding tusks, and a third drooping wattles—all are strange and doleful.
Adrián Ibarra Lugo A ghastly visage outside the entry
caverns portends the dangers within Each
” while speaking near a face, the faces respond in unison. Five of the faces lie, saying, “My way is the right way.” The face marking the southeast tunnel leading to area L9, however, responds, “I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
drooping wattles—all are strange and doleful.
The carved faces are magical. They are immune to all damage and speak a few programmed messages. When a creature approaches one of the tunnels, the face
go or uses the word “truth” while speaking in this area, the faces respond in unison. Five of the faces lie, saying, “My way is the right way.” The face marking the southeast tunnel leading to area L10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
battle attract attention from areas E6, E8, and E9. The ogres in area E9 are particularly slow to respond, however. E8. Priests’ Room Three beds, each with a footlocker, take up most of this room. Sets of
emanates from this dark place, which holds the chill of the grave. Strange mounds run the length of the room and look like furrows for planting.
The mounds are the decayed remains of bookshelves and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
curiosity about these strange beings. Unless firmly discouraged, they attach themselves to the characters and follow them wherever they go, making strangely adorable nuisances of themselves. Reptilian Throne
the characters unless they see the sahuagin prisoner traveling with them. If they hear combat in either area 50 or area 52, they respond and help defend their potential allies. In this case, they leave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
android doesn’t mention the robot mutiny that preceded the crash, respond to queries about Aphelion, or muse on the computer’s intentions, all of which it deems beyond the scope of its purpose. If the
a military uniform sits behind an oblong desk in this respectable office. A strange metal box with a glowing glass screen and dials is affixed to the desk, facing the skeleton. It buzzes softly. At
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
). Eyon’s mount, a hunter shark, swims in the lake nearby. The cultists challenge any strange boats that approach from the east and attack unless the characters convince them to parley. Roleplaying Eyon
corridor outside. If intruders try to slip past the guard post, the bugbears in this room storm out to attack them from the rear. Any fighting here alerts Morbeoth and his guards (area C17). They respond to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
the creature attempts to escape by magic or force, the dragon might respond with a fit of pique, using its sleep gas to incapacitate the creature. When it wakes, the creature finds itself pinned to
plants within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair take on dazzlingly brilliant hues. Within its lair, the dragon can set illusory sounds, such as soft music and strange echoes, so that they can be heard in