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Tomb of Annihilation
An archaeologist learns about the long-lost and fallen cultures of the past by studying their remains — their bones, their ruins, their surviving masterworks, and their tombs. Those who
exploring is part of a plan to find the secret of everlasting life. (Any)
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Danger. With every great discovery comes grave danger. The two walk hand in hand. (Any)
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Bond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Second Bandit Attack Before the second bandit attack, Haeler comes to the characters and asks for advice on defending the caravan. He’s sure surviving bandits will attack again. The bandits attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
fields, and an apple orchard. Most of his money comes from the sale of butter skulls — lumps of butter cleverly molded into the shapes of humanoid skulls. He sells his butter skulls primarily in towns
killed. The only surviving hand escaped on horseback, fled to Phandalin, and delivered news of the attack.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Instructor Some fighters are natural-born combatants who have a talent for surviving in battle. Others learned the basics of their combat prowess in their formative years from spending time in a
military or some other martial organization, when they were taught by the leaders of the group. A third type of fighter comes from the ranks of those who received one-on-one instruction from an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
stage to the well-being of his employees. It’s definitely not third. But it’s up there somewhere. Jim Darkmagic III comes from a long line of renowned wizards, but he turned his back on his family
and his inheritance for a life on the stage — at least until well-paid heroics came calling. Jim and Omin’s unlikely partnership began when Jim was the only surviving candidate in the running for a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Conclusion If the characters accomplish all their objectives — rescuing the surviving hermits, destroying the drowned ones and their leader, and sealing the opening in the Pit of Hatred — things soon
return to normal on Firewatch Island and the communities of the nearby coast. The surviving hermits abandon the island, but a new group settles there before long. Or, Feldrin Kane, the Uskarn bailiff
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
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
Karrnath. The local mariners are keen to have a bastion against Lhazaar pirates, but the gold they offer comes, indirectly and deniably, from the coffers of King Kaius. The king is keen to rid his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
must pick one item at a time to sell. Resolution. A character who wants to sell an item must make a Charisma (Persuasion) check to determine what kind of offer comes in. The character can always opt
demands you hand it over. 5 Your item’s previous owner, or surviving allies of the owner, vow to retake the item by force. 6 The buyer is murdered before the sale is finalized.* *Might involve a rival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
treasure hunting and surviving in the Silken Paths. The goblins are prone to daring (and often foolish) stunts. That either of them is still alive is a testament to their luck and skill. Modify their
when it comes to their services, and they can teach the characters a thing or two. While they travel with the two goblins, the characters have advantage on checks made to avoid being surprised. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
in the legal code of Waterdeep, but guilds are mentioned in the oldest surviving legal documents — penned by Ahghairon himself — and the rules of Guild Law are respected by wise city folk. Guilds
strongly advise you to seek out a local solicitor and pay to be guided through the process. No guild of solicitors exists, so be sure your choice comes highly recommended by individuals you can trust
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
frighten away the bear, doing so with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Intimidation) check. If the characters kill this bear, the next brown bear encounter (if this result comes up again) is with the
. Wolf Pack A pack of 1d4 + 4 wolves descends upon the party. If three or more wolves are killed, the surviving wolves flee.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
begins, make photocopies of the six NPCs corresponding to the location you’ve chosen. These NPCs are gathered in appendix D. Each NPC comes with a brief description, personality traits (a bond, an
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
group of hunters in the canyon roll a d20, adding 1 for each character or knight in the group. Any group that rolls a total of 18 or higher comes within 100 feet of the manticore. Any and all groups
the spire (area S11). The aarakocra in area V8 come to the characters’ aid in that event. If the characters defeat their attackers, surviving knights flee on hippogriffs and giant vultures. They lead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Wisdom (Perception) check realizes the voices are coming from behind the statue. The cloakers attack when a creature comes within 5 feet of the statue or it’s clear no one’s buying their lies. Statue. A
, crumbling space between the surviving upper deck and the stone below. A drowsy displacer beast makes its den in this tight space, accessing it via a gap in the northern part of the hull. The creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Halaster’s prized pets, raised on a steady diet of magic gemstones to dramatically increase its size. It comes and goes by phasing through the walls, and it enjoys the quiet solitude that this chamber
completes a quest (see “Throne of the Coronal”). As one of the oldest surviving relics of Illefarn, the throne is priceless. It has two minor magical properties: A creature sitting in the throne can’t tell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
dragon wyrmling), if they can free Aidron from his chains (see “Freeing Aidron” below). Any surviving kobolds and winged kobolds lurk here, but they stay out of combat if possible. See “Waking the
still take actions, such as biting or clawing an enemy that comes within his reach, but he knows Sparkrender is unaffected by his lightning Breath Weapon, so he doesn’t bother using it. He might use his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
is the only way to attempt to defuse the rather concussive methods of negotiation employed by many Acquisitions Incorporated franchisees. And if it comes to it, a monk will at least ensure that the
mind, confuse your enemies, and relieve that strain on your lower back. Subtle Stances d8 Stance
1 Incontinent Elder — Standing straight, knees together (excellent for surviving those long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
ship slows as another vessel comes into view, approaching the Moondancer from astern. The pursuing vessel looks like a giant moth with wings made of iridescent crystal, similar in color and luster to
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
mundane messengers such as birds. In most cases, these relationships with her sisters, though devoid of emotion, are the closest a hag comes to having friends. When a hag is attacked or killed, other hags
magic and spellcasting ability, and to her these benefits offset the inconvenience and bickering that goes with living and working with other hags. If a member of a coven is killed and the surviving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
magic might act in unpredictable ways, not recharge as often as normal, or add random effects to keep the characters on their toes. One aspect of this unpredictability comes into play in the
others. Falling rubble knocked her down, then buried her. Surviving on nothing but rainwater and her half-orc endurance, Gildha has been in and out of consciousness since the attack. The Timepiece of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
Initiative ties), whichever comes first, Venger appears outside the demiplane. Read or paraphrase the following: A colossal, fiendish face with fangs and red eyes appears overhead, distorted by the
surviving Worgs, which howl in terror as they fall. Vanishing Demiplane. It takes 1 minute for Venger’s demiplane to vanish, and creatures still inside the demiplane can use the portal in area C1 to escape
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
lair. When the star struck, collapsing masonry killed this chamber’s occupants and cut off the room from the rest of the lair. Preoccupied with the fallen star, the surviving derro haven’t retrieved
of bones, and other macabre paraphernalia lie scattered around the room. An eerie, persistent scratching sound comes from behind the fallen masonry blocking the far end of the room.
This was the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
skeletons instead kneel, each pledging a silent vow to defend the characters for the next 1d4 hours or until the skeletons earn their second death (whichever comes sooner). After these vows are fulfilled
all who dare desecrate my resting place.”
This tomb once contained a treasure trove, which the surviving Cynidiceans plundered long ago. As an action, a character can try to pry open the lid of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
in this area. The furniture here is of similar construction to that seen in area H3, surviving for centuries in the relatively dry environment of the haven but eventually succumbing to rot. The room is
comes from an iron wand embedded in the north wall (see “Fresco” below). Fresco. Characters who examine the fresco that spans the north wall notice the following: The dragon is as big as one would
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
they enter. If he loses at least half his hit points, he tries to escape (using invisibility if possible). If his escape succeeds, he soon afterward rounds up a war party of surviving troglodytes from
weapon—a freshly captured giant subterranean lizard (see appendix B). Although the lizard is chained, it can attack anyone who comes within its reach. It strikes with its tail first, hoping to knock a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
and succeeds on a DC 17 Intelligence (Nature) check recognizes this rare plant. When a creature comes within 5 feet of a grenade palm, the vibrations of the creature’s movements loosen one of the
(area P51). Since then, she has been surviving on rations, but her supplies are running low. She doesn’t know how to get to the tomb’s next level. Hazem Ameen Uma, a valiant warrior who headed Amun Sa’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the orb, the character touching the orb experiences a vivid vision of the target’s location and knows how far away it is and in what direction. Such insight, however, comes with a risk: a creature
infected by the slaad’s chaos phage, ordered her surviving apprentices to seal her inside the tower with the monster. In the years, decades, and centuries since, she has managed to keep the blue slaad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
with anything it was wearing or carrying. Any creature that falls into the vortex has little chance of surviving. If someone throws one end of a rope into its space, the creature can grab hold of it
jabberwock on sight. Windows. Bloodybeak is too big to enter the palace’s hallways, so it comes and goes through the aviary’s great windows, which at present are magically sealed shut. A knock spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
worth 250 gp each. G4. Guard Barracks This one-story stone building attached to the mansion serves as quarters for twenty house guards. The main room contains ten bunk beds. Each comes with a pair of
Gralhund and trade him for the Stone of Golorr. If he is accosted before reaching Lord Gralhund, Urstul tries to flee the villa and uses any other surviving Zhents to cover his escape. He knows the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
give the sisters food and water within 10 minutes, one of them dies. The surviving sibling then makes it her life’s mission to seek revenge on everyone involved, including the adventurers who failed
loses its Gibbering feature. Third Success: The portal closes and the gibbering mouther dies. Development. If the portal isn’t closed after 1 minute, a second gibbering mouther comes through. It suffers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
assembly has AC 19, 5 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. The rod is protected with a Glyph of Warding; if anyone comes within 5 feet of the rod or anything touches it, explosive
fails, surviving members of Fate’s Devout can try again, but they might need further help from the characters, as three participants are required. 12: Balcony This balcony overlooks the keep’s rear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
ground outside the castle and the gate passage to the north. Two double-bunks stand against the walls.
The tower interior serves as the barracks for four bandits. If the gatehouse comes under attack
commands. If a fight breaks out here, Drosnin defends the chapel to the death. Once she falls, any surviving reavers retreat to area K14 or K16 to raise the alarm. K16. Great Hall The great hall becomes a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
treacherous, crumbled masonry, which reaches to an unknown depth. To the west looms the surviving structure of what must be the Sunless Citadel. A tower stands on the west side of the courtyard.
The
(Perception) check. Under the scrutiny of detect magic, the door radiates a faint aura of abjuration magic. The door comes open, pivoting into the room, only if someone speaks the answer to the riddle. Once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
impulse when angered. They are so ferocious and vengeful that they are regarded as the archetypical evil dragon by many cultures. No other dragon comes close to the arrogance of the red dragon. These
Vengeful. White dragons lack the cunning and tactics of most other dragons. However, their bestial nature makes them the best hunters among all dragonkind, singularly focused on surviving and slaughtering