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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Salvage Operation Once their ship passes through the asteroid cluster, the characters reach the wreckage of a flying fish ship, torn apart by the celestial debris. The longer the characters take to
derelict ship’s logbook. Spotting the Logbook The wreckage is surrounded by a cloud of silvery dust particles that reduce visibility. After pulling alongside the wreck, characters searching for the logbook
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
hours after spotting an enemy or finding other clear signs of enemy activity. In the case of other threats, troops remain on alert until the danger passes or is identified as a false alarm. Impostors
dragonnel and its Dragon Army officer rider (see appendix B for both stat blocks). If the characters don’t discover the pair first, the dragonnel and its rider take to the air and attack at a dramatic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
auctioned off to help fund the masquerade. Characters might learn about the event by hearing about it from other students or spotting flyers posted around campus. Fashion Show Timing Events related to
take place. Fashion Design Characters with an eye for design might create an outfit and enter it in the fashion show. Creating an Outfit. To create an outfit, a character must describe the look
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
that she can take them to where the orb is, or send someone to fetch it. Rival Seller When the characters conclude dealing with Nareen, matters take a new turn. Haliyra Ravenfast (female Illuskan human
alley outside. She targets Nareen. Nareen’s guards assume the characters are responsible and attack, unless the characters immediately aid Nareen or take other actions showing their innocence. Haliyra
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
remarkable about Kala at the moment, but characters who notice her now might recall spotting her later when they hear descriptions of the woman. The milling crowd stymies characters who try to pursue Kala
. Seeing this, the horrified crowd stampedes. Each character in the market must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage from the crush. Poisoned Merchant. The merchant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the terrain, as shown in the Navigation DC column of the Travel Terrain table. Another member of the group can take the Help action to assist this check as normal. If the check fails, the party goes off
take shelter until the obstacle goes away. Let the players spend time thinking about a solution, then be generous in adjudicating whether their plan works. In addition to the chance of a delay (adding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
up camp at least 90 feet from the path and doesn’t take any action that might draw attention, the returning orcs pass by without spotting the campsite. Otherwise, the orcs notice the camp when they
. The going is very hard, with steep slopes and heavy undergrowth, reducing the characters’ travel pace to roughly 100 feet per minute. Thoroughly exploring the hillside could easily take hours. Heavy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
need. (More specifically, they provide loans, mercenaries, and other services.) Another Black Network gang has recently infiltrated the city and tried to take over the Xanathar Guild. They failed
Soluun Xibrindas, a renegade drow gunslinger (see appendix B). Soluun hides in the shadows, blade drawn, waiting for the half-elf to stumble by. Spotting him before he strikes requires a successful DC 18
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
only yakfolk that has a chance of spotting adventurers who invade the village by climbing or flying over the walls is the one watching over the workers in area 7 during the day. Characters who enter the
feet apart. Each one is 10 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 6 feet deep. A bucket can hold one Large creature or up to four Medium creatures. Two Small creatures can take the place of one Medium creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
the blights from up to 10 feet away. Alternatively, a character within 10 feet of the doorway can look for signs of danger and make a DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check, spotting the blights on a
13 or higher spot the blights from up to 10 feet away. Alternatively, a character within 10 feet of the doorway can look for signs of danger and make a DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check, spotting the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Deadly 1–4 Cantrip 1st 2nd 5–10 1st 3rd 6th 11–16 3rd 6th 9th 17–20 6th 9th 9th + 5th Triggers A trigger is the circumstance that needs to take place to activate the trap. Decide what causes the trap
be hidden to be effective. Otherwise, avoiding the trap is usually easy. A trigger requires a Wisdom (Perception) check if simply spotting it reveals its nature. The characters can foil a pit trap
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
hidden in the ruined ceiling. Spotting the tripwire requires a search of the area and a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check. Once spotted, the tripwire is easily avoided and disarmed (no
.) Any creature in the area when the trap triggers must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or take 2d10 bludgeoning damage from the falling rubble (half as much damage on a successful save). The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
character moves any crates before spotting the trap, the three flasks tumble in different directions, exploding in a way that covers the entire room. Each creature in the room takes 2 (1d4) fire damage at
-card NPC that you can use in your campaign as desired. If the characters take a liking to him, they might hire him to work for their franchise. If not, assuming anyone in the group was kind to him
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(see area K20) 4 1d3 giant rats 5 Drosnin and her guards (see area K15) 6 Reash and his guards (see area K9) The commoners are helpful, especially if they realize the characters plan to take on the
logbooks and manifests taken from plundered ships. The bandits report exactly what loot they take, but location descriptions are imprecise: for example, “wagonload of flour, near B.,” or “40 silver pieces
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
successful DC 13 Wisdom (Survival) or Intelligence (Investigation) check. Following the tracks allows the party to discover the door automatically. Otherwise, spotting the door requires a successful DC
successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check by a character prevents a fight, and instead the lizardfolk take the characters in custody and take them to meet the queen. Treasure. The chests are unlocked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Barlgura The barlgura represents the savagery and brutality of the Abyss. Barlguras gather in packs to take down tougher foes, keep gruesome trophies from their victories, and decorate their territory
that leaves them open to attack. The lowly chasmes serve more powerful masters as interrogators or taskmasters. A chasme lives to dole out torture as punishment, and has a knack for spotting demons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
the ruined ceiling. Spotting the tripwire requires a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of at least 20, or a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check if characters are actively searching for traps in
wooden beams and heavy stones. (The area of the collapse is marked on the map.) Any creature in the area when the trap triggers must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or take 3d6 bludgeoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Var (area 10) has a key in his possession. Steel Orb. A magic steel orb is hidden in a recess in the ceiling 20 feet up. Spotting it requires a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check. The steel
Charisma saving throw or take 7 (2d6) necrotic damage and become paralyzed until the start of its next turn. The darkness remains as long as the doors are open. 10. Tarul Var’s Quarters Tapestries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
trying to work up the courage to tackle the shrine’s traps. The arrival of adventurers is a great boon from Yokka’s point of view. If they defeat the shrine’s traps, he can simply take its treasure from
individuals, not a rider and a carrier. If the check fails by less than 5, they tumble forward onto the upper terrace, sprawl apart, and probably set off whatever trap is on that level. Spotting Traps. Unless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
nobles, Amphail is a member of the Lords’ Alliance and enjoys the protection of Waterdeep’s city guard. The lord warder also hires adventurers from time to time to take care of pesky bandits and monsters
to their lairs to rest. If the characters take no steps to conceal themselves and enter the city while the dragons are in the sky, the dragons spot the party and attack. The ships that the dragons have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Triumvirate members serve for life or until they resign, and they are known to take bribes, rewarding families who pay them in coin or precious ore with supplies of higher quality or in greater quantity
the open tundra, the raiding giants fan out, allowing characters to take on two or three of them at a time. Dasharra provides aerial support, attacking giants at range with her heavy crossbow while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
piles of debris. Several young trees have grown up in the midst of the ruins.
The overgrowth conceals a deadly threat—six twig blights lurking among the ordinary foliage. Spotting them requires a
Basic Rules for the effects of being restrained). A snared creature can take an action each round to attempt to break free with a DC 12 Strength check, or it can try to cut its way free by using a light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
vehicle’s condition 15 Take a tight corner at high speed 20 Leatherworker’s Tools Knowledge of leatherworking extends to lore concerning animal hides and their properties. It also confers knowledge of
additional insight when inspecting ceramics, uncovering clues others would overlook by spotting minor irregularities. Reconstruction. By examining pottery shards, you can determine an object’s original