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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
of Giants, giant artificers built mindless war golems to aid them in their war against the quori. Millennia later, some of these golems were unearthed by adventurers searching for the secrets of that
age, then turned over to artificers working for the dragonmarked houses during the Last War. House Cannith studied these designs, and in the course of uncovering the secrets of the golems and the giant artificers who made them, House Cannith created the first warforged titans.Poison, Psychic
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
more dart.Dzaan was a Red Wizard of Thay who studied the arcane tradition of illusion. The leaders of the Arcane Brotherhood welcomed him with open arms, eager to count a Red Wizard among their ranks
.
Dzaan’s Demise. Dzaan’s trouble started after he broke away from his fellow wizards and hired adventurers to scour Icewind Dale for Netherese ruins. One group of them uncovered a buried
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
light, the scales glitter and shine like luminous starbursts. The dragons’ psionic nature is evident in the horn and bone structures of their bodies. Their tail barbs and horn tips are all
call from beyond this world. I must prepare to answer that call by amassing powerful arms and armor.
3
I secretly look forward to adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
, the greatest vampire of them all. Van Richten has studied Strahd for years and knows he can’t hope to best the vampire in a straight-up confrontation: he must wait for the right moment to strike
Richten becomes aware of Ezmerelda’s presence, he does his utmost to protect her without putting his own plans in jeopardy. If he can manipulate a party of adventurers into keeping an eye on her
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
blue, ranging from the light tones of a spring sky to the rich, crystalline azure of sapphire gems and compressed glacial ice. In the light, the scales glitter and shine like luminous starbursts. The
by amassing powerful arms and armor.
3
I secretly look forward to adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses?
4
Give me a storied helmet or scimitar
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
spring sky to the rich, crystalline azure of sapphire gems and compressed glacial ice. In the light, the scales glitter and shine like luminous starbursts. The dragons’ psionic nature is evident
.
3
I secretly look forward to adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses?
4
Give me a storied helmet or scimitar over a pile of gold any day.
5
No
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
azure of sapphire gems and compressed glacial ice. In the light, the scales glitter and shine like luminous starbursts. The dragons’ psionic nature is evident in the horn and bone structures of
adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses?
4
Give me a storied helmet or scimitar over a pile of gold any day.
5
No creature can outsmart my defenses—if
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
no faction trusts the others.
7
A crystal dragon seeks bold adventurers to steal an egg from an ancient white dragon who is infamous for abject cruelty and utter remorselessness.
8
A
for the time of day.
Crystal Profusion. Plentiful quartz crystals form in natural stone within 6 miles of the lair, particularly in places where natural light can shine on the crystals.
Icy Sight. Ice
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
find the heir, but no faction trusts the others.
7
A crystal dragon seeks bold adventurers to steal an egg from an ancient white dragon who is infamous for abject cruelty and utter remorselessness
places where natural light can shine on the crystals.
Icy Sight. Ice and quartz within 6 miles of the lair become conduits for the dragon’s psionic presence. As an action, the dragon can cast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
specialization in alchemy that will one day lead to the crafting of such items as his famed Nolzur’s marvelous pigments. In this age, Nolzur most recently studied with Thessalar, learning secrets of alchemy and
. Who’s Who
According to game lore, Nolzur belonged to the Company of Seven, a famed group of adventurers whose names are immortalized in spells, artifacts, and magic items such as Keoghtom’s ointment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
Citadel, the Keening Gloom hungrily circled the city. Its endless howl struck terror in their hearts and engulfed several adventurers. After the heroes entered the Citadel and reawakened its power, the
cyclone was driven back. But in times of turmoil within the Citadel, the cyclone ominously draws closer. Scholars have studied the Keening Gloom for decades but have only theories about its nature, its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Citadel, the Keening Gloom hungrily circled the city. Its endless howl struck terror in their hearts and engulfed several adventurers. After the heroes entered the Citadel and reawakened its power, the
cyclone was driven back. But in times of turmoil within the Citadel, the cyclone ominously draws closer. Scholars have studied the Keening Gloom for decades but have only theories about its nature, its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
A Change of Heart At some point as the characters explore Menzoberranzan, Grin Ousstyl confesses that his master Vizeran has not been entirely truthful with the adventurers. (If Grin didn’t accompany
the characters to the city, he pursues and eventually catches up with them to share what he knows.) Grin has studied Vizeran’s work in crafting the dark heart talisman and its associated ritual to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Events in Gauntlgrym This chapter is dominated by negotiation, social activity, and diplomacy — first directed at the characters, then directed by them. The adventurers must first hear what King
Gauntlgrym to aid them on their mission. This section of the adventure has some opportunity for action, but players who enjoy plotting, making plans, and pitting NPCs against one another can shine here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Background According to legend, Acererak was a tiefling fathered by a balor named Tarnhem. In his youth, he studied spellcasting under Vecna, and has since become an archmage of surpassing evil
those adventurers driven to seek and destroy him — and partly to claim those adventurers’ souls to feed his phylactery. Even after Acererak eventually became an archlich whose dark plots would threaten
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
A Magical World The Five Nations were built on a magical foundation. To them, magic is a form of science, which can be studied and taught. Nevertheless, few people possess the skill required to
expensive: they typically cast their spells as rituals. They are artisans, not adventurers, and the prosperity of the Five Nations was built on their foundation. Game statistics are given for magewrights
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
to our world. The mask is here in Xonthal’s Tower, being studied and guarded by only a handful of wizards, including myself.
“The danger of my treason becoming known grows with every passing day
, and if I’m discovered, I’ll surely be killed. Please hurry, for the sake of everyone and everything you value.”
The adventurers are likely to be suspicious of Iskander, intuiting that his offer is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
to our world. The mask is here in Xonthal’s Tower, being studied and guarded by only a handful of wizards, including myself.
“The danger of my treason becoming known grows with every passing day
, and if I’m discovered, I’ll surely be killed. Please hurry, for the sake of everyone and everything you value.”
The adventurers are likely to be suspicious of Iskander, intuiting that his offer is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
character classes is helpful, since the adventurers will face a variety of challenges. Each character class will certainly have its moment to shine. A CLASSIC RETOLD
This adventure is a retelling of
Running the Adventure Curse of Strahd is a story of gothic horror, presented here as Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game adventure for a party of four to six adventurers of levels 1–10. A balance of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
domains’ secrets. Though few in number, such adventurers represent defiant lights that shine like beacons through the darkness, and characters from all lands and worlds may be eager—or compelled—to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, some of these golems were unearthed by adventurers searching for the secrets of that age, then turned over to artificers working for the dragonmarked houses during the Last War. House Cannith studied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Planar Portals [Raistlin’s] eyes studied the Portal, studied every detail intently — although it was not really necessary. He had seen it myriad times in dreams both sleeping and waking. The spells
portal can be the simplest way to travel from the Material Plane to a desired location on another plane. Most of the time, though, a portal presents an adventure in itself. First, the adventurers must find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
and villains the adventurers battle against, choosing their actions and rolling dice for their attacks. The DM also plays the part of all the other characters the players meet in the course of their
works a certain way in one session, make sure it works that way the next time it comes into play.
Make sure everyone is involved. Ensure every character has a chance to shine. If some players are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Dumathoin. If any adventurers took control of the sacred statue during the battle, the eidolon allows the party to leave unharmed. If not, a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check is required to
-covered parts made from different metals, linked together with a variety of gears, bands, bits, and bobs. The metals are all different colors, making the grenade shine with a rainbow of color when held up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
is pulled by six strong dogs (use the wolf stat block). Vellynne was searching in Ten-Towns for a group of adventurers to help her complete a personal mission when she learned about the characters
, Vellynne suggests that they travel to the place where Ten-Towners are most likely to make their final stand against the dragon: the town of Bryn Shander. (Characters who found and studied Xardorok’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
should strive to make the body beautiful. Fitness, cleanliness, and well-honed physicality create a clearer window through which the light can shine. Seek spiritual virtue. Recognize the light in others
, not just the darkness. Grant and take each new chance to be virtuous. Shine light into darkness. Share the soul’s light with the world. Light up dark places with your presence and banish shadow. Due
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. Dalamar is curious about the adventurers’ motives and whether they align with his. Speaking with him reveals the following information: Dalamar is part of a contingent of Silvanesti elves. The ship is
Wastes. Despite resenting his people’s small-minded decisions, he sees this mission as a chance to prove himself and potentially strike back against the Dragon Armies. Dalamar studied pre-Cataclysm magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
shine. Character Arcs Like most protagonists in film and literature, D&D adventurers face challenges and change through the experience of overcoming them. By incorporating each character’s motivations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. He has come to Barovia to kill Strahd von Zarovich, the greatest vampire of them all. Van Richten has studied Strahd for years and knows he can’t hope to best the vampire in a straight-up
becomes aware of Ezmerelda’s presence, he does his utmost to protect her without putting his own plans in jeopardy. If he can manipulate a party of adventurers into keeping an eye on her, he will do so
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
wizard who wants to “imprison” the Soulmonger; that way, its unique magic can be studied while it’s safely quarantined from the world. She argues that destroying it should be a last resort. Valindra
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
to lurk when it’s not out hunting. The grick’s Stone Camouflage trait prevents the characters from realizing its presence—unless they shine a light source down into the hole or have some other way of
more than to leave this place. Trekaila and Argentia, of course, are in complete agreement. The dryads part company with the characters, heading back toward Polvarth Plateau after wishing the adventurers success in whatever they are trying to do.
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
Six goblins demand a 10 gp toll. If Gorkoh is present, the adventurers might be able to talk the goblins out of a fight.
9–11 No encounter
12 Twenty-year-old young lovers Bertice (half
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Najara Gone are the days when the tales of a kingdom of serpents were rumor and hearsay, stories concocted by adventurers and travelers who strayed far off the path and somehow managed to escape. It
adventurers to some ruins in the eastern edges of the High Moor. I will forever regret accepting that commission, for not only did half the adventurers turn out to be greedy swine intent on plundering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
advertising the Silvermist Theater. Someone has scrawled on it, "The real party is in the basement." Upper Sharn Street Events d100 Event 01–03 A group of adventurers approaches, telling you to move
! Adventurers. Any interest in securing some Dhakaani relics for me?" 41–42 Someone has painted, "The crown dies with Boranel!" across the gates of a noble's mansion. A member of the Sharn Watch is talking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
channel is stained and traces of a brown liquid shine wetly.
To your left, along the west wall, dozens of manacles hang from the wall at waist height.
The slaves that have been toiling to enlarge
Emaciated Elmo is the sole survivor of a party of adventurers that penetrated the lair weeks ago. In a weak and raspy voice, he tells his story. Relate the following details: He is a wizard and the