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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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I secretly look forward to adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses?
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Give me a storied helmet or scimitar over a pile of gold any day.
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No
seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind flayer;mind flayers that usurped the dragon’s lair.
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Powerful infernal creatures have opened a portal in the middle of a city square
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, symbol, teleport
8th level (1 slot): maze, mind blank
9th level (1 slot): meteor swarm, wishBlast Scepter. Halaster uses his blast scepter to cast thunderwave as a 4th-level spell (save DC 16
groups of adventurers try to gain decisive control of just a small section of Undermountain’s halls, Halaster constantly alters the dungeon’s perils to thwart them.
Halaster’s true
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses?
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Give me a storied helmet or scimitar over a pile of gold any day.
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No creature can outsmart my defenses—if
ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures.
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A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Light Armor Armor Name Cost Armor Class (AC) Strength Stealth Weight Padded 5 gp 11 + Dex modifier - Disadvantage 8 lb. Leather 10 gp 11 + Dex modifier - - 10 lb. Studded leather 45 gp 12 + Dex
modifier - - 13 lb.
Made from supple and thin materials, light armor favors agile adventurers since it offers some protection without sacrificing mobility. If you wear light armor, you add your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
11. Spawning Pool The underground stream passes through this cave, traveling west to east. The adventurers can hear something splashing in the water as soon as they enter this area. Any character who enters the stream is immediately attacked by the swarm of quippers that has spawned here.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Fighting the Faceless Lord Under normal circumstances, Juiblex (see appendix D) would be an overwhelming foe. Fortunately for the adventurers, the Faceless Lord’s battle with Zuggtmoy has weakened it
-two drow spore servants (see appendix C) to fight alongside the characters. Their attacks are incapable of harming Juiblex. However, as they swarm around the demon lord, one time per round (as agreed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
on foot but is difficult terrain. The troglodytes are so distracted that it’s possible to sneak through this area undetected as long as the adventurers stay close to the cavern walls. Each character
must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity (Stealth) check or be noticed by the troglodytes. Development Any wounded creature entering the stream attracts the swarm of quippers from area 11.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Band Irina Nordsol A small band of hill giants hunts
across a ruin-studded landscape
The giants most commonly encountered in the world are bands of two to four who are united by a common
Bands table offers hooks you can use to build an adventure around a band of giants.
Bands d6 Adventure Hook
1 A band of giants is spotted near a town, and the adventurers are asked to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Falcon the Hunter Adventurers encounter Falcon the Hunter if they visit his hunting lodge in Neverwinter Wood. Falcon the Hunter
Medium humanoid (human), neutral good
Armor Class 14 (studded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
duergar in a keelboat 4 1 green hag 5 1 grell 6–7 1d6 + 2 ixitxachitl (see appendix C) 8 1d4 kuo-toa in a keelboat 9 1d4 merrow 10 3d6 stirges 11 1 swarm of quippers 12 1 water weird Aquatic Troll An
adventurers approach, cloaking themselves in darkness as they unfurl and attack. A creature in a boat or on a raft that tries and fails to detach a darkmantle from itself or another creature must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
figure with blue scales, bone spurs on her forearms and elbows, gossamer wings, and a flowing gown — dances to music atop a stepped dais 5 feet higher than the rest of the room.
Butterfly Swarm. Next to
Arcturia, a harmless swarm of yellow butterflies has assumed a vaguely humanoid shape and is playing an elegant harp (see “Treasure” below). The harp rests on a stout wooden table. The swarm is under
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
19. Giant Spider Den Giant spiders make their home here despite countless attempts by adventurers to get rid of them. 19a. Arachnid Down Clutter. Narrow paths wind between scattered piles of broken
Dense webbing fills this room as well (see area 19c for rules). Suspended within the webs are six cocoons. Five contain the desiccated corpses of four goblins and a nothic. The sixth contains a swarm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
exaggerated over the months, so he is likely to tell the party that a horde of ghosts came up the stairs to the scullery, or maybe it was a vampire with a swarm of rats. He discovered soon after his escapade
once his tongue is loosened, he is eager to restore some of his lost prestige. Apart from alerting adventurers to sinister and grave dangers of his own invention and telling them a little about the layout of the house, he provides no accurate or useful information.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
revelation from Annam and begins a campaign of unification and conquest to prepare the way for the All-Father’s return. A rival asks adventurers to stop the prophet. 2 A mysterious woman leads
adventurers through a perilous dungeon to find an ancient giant queen’s crown. In the end, she reveals herself to be Diancastra and either blesses or curses the adventurers, depending on how they acted. 3 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
moving along the path, a swarm of tiny meteors shoots past, threatening to knock them off the walkway. All creatures on the path must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw to dodge the meteors. On
following round, taking 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage from the fall. Though having a character fall off the walkway is dangerous (and potentially exciting), it makes it less likely that the adventurers can be tricked by the efreeti in area 22.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
moving along the path, a swarm of tiny meteors shoots past, threatening to knock them off the walkway. All creatures on the path must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw to dodge the meteors. On
following round, taking 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage from the fall. Though having a character fall off the walkway is dangerous (and potentially exciting), it makes it less likely that the adventurers can be tricked by the efreeti in area 22.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Armor and Shields D&D worlds are a vast tapestry made up of many different cultures, each with its own technology level. For this reason, adventurers have access to a variety of armor types, ranging
ill-fitting when an adventurer tries to wear it as a disguise.
Using this variant, when adventurers find armor, clothing, and similar items that are made to be worn, they might need to visit an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
adventurers and will do her utmost to help them deal with the myriad threats lurking in the jungle. Liara comes from an influential family in Baldur’s Gate and has held her post for the past three years
themselves.”
Liara Portyr
Medium humanoid (human), lawful evil
Armor Class 15 (studded leather, shield)
Hit Points 84 (13d8 + 26)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
12 (+1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Infinite Staircase Encounters The Infinite Staircase Encounters table presents random encounters and interactions adventurers might have while traversing the Infinite Staircase. Infinite Staircase
its tail eagerly. 85–91 A merrow happens on the staircase, flooding it with a deluge of water from an aquatic plane. 92–98 A nearby door to the Abyss flings open, releasing a hostile swarm of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Ravengard along with it — Liara strongly urges them to pursue that quest. Her experiences in Chult have taught her to respect adventurers and their ability to get things done. If the characters didn’t
Medium humanoid (human), lawful evil
Armor Class 15 (studded leather, shield)
Hit Points 84 (13d8 + 26)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
14 (+2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
relatively thin crystal walls. The dragon can use a lair action to open or close passages through these walls throughout the lair. Cobweb-Choked Tunnels. Adventurers who manage to access the other side of
, the largest cavern serves as the dragon’s sleeping chamber. A raised section studded with sapphire crystals offers a vantage from which the dragon can keep an eye on the chamber’s access points. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
encounter 11–12 1 carrion crawler 13 Demon pack 14 1 flumph 15 1 gray ooze 16 1d4 moldy quaggoth spore servants 17 1d4 two-headed grimlocks 18 1 swarm of insects (centipedes) 19 1 xorn 20 Yellow mold
attacks if refused. If the adventurers feed the xorn and can communicate with it, the creature can tell them that it sensed a great planar upheaval recently, though it knows nothing about the demons or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Traveling to Phandalin The trek from Waterdeep to Phandalin requires the adventurers to travel north on the High Road, then head east along the Triboar Trail before taking the track south into town
satyrs (see above) stalk the party while intoxicated, looking to play pranks on travelers.
7 A swarm of ravens harasses the party. If offered food, the ravens never let the characters alone.
8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
: Casino. The Red Belvedere is a decadent respite from the Blood War’s horrors. Here, adventurers and devils alike can indulge in their vices in five different rooms, each with its own theme. Currency
characters mention the Rod of Seven Parts, Windfall artfully dodges the topic. She claims that while the casino has been visited by several high-profile adventurers and scholars, she hasn’t seen anything
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
hunters or adventurers. If the characters approach openly, the group’s leader waves them over. When the characters are within earshot, the leader introduces himself as follows: “Hail travelers! I’m Paolo
: They wear studded leather armor that gives them AC 13. Replace the Heavy Crossbow action with the action below. Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, ranged 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
claws, but to no avail. Yeenoghu evades or shrugs off its attacks, even as gnoll archers pepper it with arrows. Then the gnolls swarm the goristro as it begins to falter, bringing it crashing to the
was first summoned, and the adventurers have run across him and his pack. The characters’ only advantage at this moment is that they haven’t yet been detected. Considering their level at this stage of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
“Grungs of Dungrunglung” sidebar), the grungs do not hesitate to tear Groak limb from limb in a cathartic frenzy. At some point during the adventurers’ time in Dungrunglung, they will be approached in
information on grung castes, see appendix D. The grungs speak no language other than their own, which complicates any dealings with them. How they treat adventurers depends on how strong they appear: If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
damage to the structure, only some of which the Golden Mongoose adventurers had restored. But the recent attacks undid all that work, pulling most of the above-ground structure down. LEVEL INAPPROPRIATE
stays in jackal form, using her Sleep Gaze on the toughest-looking adventurer. If that target falls unconscious, three jackals quickly swarm the character. Hamebi flees if it looks like the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
golem. She ordered her remaining forces to fall back, whereupon the golem withdrew to the altar once more. Skella is prepared to let the adventurers take a crack at defeating the golem, so that she can
temple. Being lawful, she is inclined to uphold her end of the agreement as long as the characters don’t cross her. Treasure. Skella wears a gem-studded cloak fit for a king (worth 750 gp, and stolen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
accepting Phylo’s invitation to visit the Garden of Welcome, where she and her patrol quickly became victims of the myconids’ madness. She begs the adventurers to end her suffering and warn her people
the pile find a suit of +2 studded leather armor, a +2 shortsword, and a bag of holding containing two spell scrolls (remove curse and spider climb), 40 days of rations, and 320 sp. The drow spore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Halaster’s gates connect the different levels of Undermountain, thus enabling him to bring new monsters into the dungeon to replenish those that die or escape. Even as groups of adventurers try to gain
9th level (1 slot): meteor swarm, wish
Actions
Blast Scepter. Halaster uses his blast scepter to cast thunderwave as a 4th-level spell (save DC 16).
Legendary Actions
Halaster can take 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
approaching. Only the howling of the skulls in area U2 or sounds of combat nearby are loud enough to be heard over the squawking. Inside each cage is a swarm of ravens that fiercely attacks Baba Lysaga and
items that Baba Lysaga has taken from dead adventurers over the years: 1,300 gp Five 500 gp gemstones A vial containing oil of sharpness Two spell scrolls (mass cure wounds and revivify) A pouch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Soulmonger’s death curse. She covers her rotting flesh with scarves and bandage wrappings, and she is predisposed to help any adventurers actively trying to end the death curse. Jobal Deals in guides
assigns Aazon the task of escorting the adventurers to whichever guides interest them. Jobal doesn’t require payment up front, since all guides in Port Nyanzaru are required by law to pay him a fair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
possibility that adventurers might cross her path, and she won’t necessarily be hostile toward them. Her mission is to seize the Soulmonger by any means; if adventurers can help her achieve that, she’ll
useful. If a fight breaks out (and there’s little reason one should unless the characters start it), Valindra lets her undead servants deal with the adventurers, then slips through her teleportation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
), neutral good
Armor Class 14 (studded leather)
Hit Points 82 (15d8 + 15)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
16 (+3
. “I long to be reunited with my wife, Alisanda.”
Flaw. “I am slow to trust strangers — adventurers in particular.”






