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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
nutrients from soil and many sorts of organic matter, so they rarely go hungry. A vegepygmy can hiss and make other noises by forcing air through its mouth, but it can’t speak in a conventional sense
most types of damage do it no harm. Effects that deal acid, necrotic, or radiant damage kill 1 square foot of russet mold per 1 damage dealt. A pound of salt, a gallon of alcohol, or magic that cures
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
hungry. A vegepygmy can hiss and make other noises by forcing air through its mouth, but it can’t speak in a conventional sense. Among themselves, vegepygmies communicate by hissing, gestures, and
from a Huge corpse, or sixteen from a Gargantuan corpse.
Destroying the Mold
Russet mold can be hard to kill, since weapons and most types of damage do it no harm. Effects that deal acid, necrotic
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, vegepygmies can absorb nutrients from soil and many sorts of organic matter, so they rarely go hungry. A vegepygmy can hiss and make other noises by forcing air through its mouth, but it can’t
to kill, since weapons and most types of damage do it no harm. Effects that deal acid, necrotic, or radiant damage kill 1 square foot of russet mold per 1 damage dealt. A pound of salt, a gallon of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
in their earlier battle with Sgothgah, forcing it to retreat, and are in the process of dismantling the last of the magical wards set up by the renegade aboleth. As the characters approach Landgrave’s
Folly after either defeating Sgothgah, making a deal with the aboleth, or succumbing to its enslavement, the two aboleths from the Endless Nadir are arguing over what is to be done with the kraken
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
into the mine a few days ago, entering from the surface and forcing the miners to abandon their jobs. No one was killed, but the kobolds are too dangerous for the miners to deal with. He also reveals
three days ago. The militia refused to deal with the problem for what amounts to political reasons. Senior officers in cahoots with Speaker Naerth Maxildanarr of Targos are determined to oust Masthew as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
through mountainous terrain, forcing them to travel at a Slow pace. They’ll pass the Headless Statue (area V3) on the way. The eastern route, along the Ysgardian River valley, runs 27 miles through hilly
terrain, allowing the characters to travel at a Normal or Slow pace. They’ll have to deal with a wildfire (area V4) before reaching the mountain. Stage 3. Climbing Mount Glathek (area V7) to the vale (area V8) involves a 3-mile journey up the mountainside at a Slow pace.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
the sphinx sits on magically fuels its enhanced abilities, and that by tricking or forcing the creature off the dock, it has disadvantage on its Intelligence checks to answer. Another obvious option is
advanced intellect and a unique perspective on the world. She might strike a deal with the characters if they agree to find the brains and bring her one, allowing them to summon the ferry without paying her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
character might try to bribe enemies rather than fight them, or chase after a fleeing enemy to see where it goes. Players who ignore objectives will have to deal with the consequences, which is another
finishes. As a complication, enemies might desire the object as much as the adventurers do, forcing both parties to fight for it. Run a Gauntlet. The adventurers must pass through a dangerous area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
distraction. Once per turn, you can deal an extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack roll if you have Advantage on the roll and the attack uses a Finesse or a Ranged weapon. The extra
5: Cunning Strike You’ve developed cunning ways to use your Sneak Attack. When you deal Sneak Attack damage, you can add one of the following Cunning Strike effects. Each effect has a die cost, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
distraction. Once per turn, you can deal an extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack roll if you have Advantage on the roll and the attack uses a Finesse or a Ranged weapon. The extra
cunning ways to use your Sneak Attack. When you deal Sneak Attack damage, you can add one of the following Cunning Strike effects. Each effect has a die cost, which is the number of Sneak Attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
magically regenerate his severed limb failed, forcing him to craft an artificial arm and hand for himself. Manshoon took control of Kolat Towers, a crumbling residence in the Southern Ward that was abandoned
, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage when used with two hands. Manshoon can expend 1 of the staff’s charges to deal an extra 3 (1d6) force
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
can be permanently slain. Mahadi acts as the eyes and ears of Asmodeus in Avernus. As a deal broker and moderator, he’s privy to all manner of dealings that might otherwise escape the attention of his
, forcing them to provide insight on all manner of subjects. Roleplaying Mahadi Outwardly, Mahadi presents himself as a charismatic and gracious host. He makes each guest of Infernal Rapture feel as though
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
merchant constantly asks the opinion of a nonexistent twin brother, claiming that he is invisible. Ylsa’s Deal Ylsa Henstak is a female duergar member of the Merchant Council. She’s a canny caravan
quietly neutralize Xalith and her squad, perhaps tricking them into damaging a duergar merchant’s property or forcing them outside Darklake District, where even drow are forbidden to go. Doing so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
nutrients from soil and many sorts of organic matter, so they rarely go hungry. A vegepygmy can hiss and make other noises by forcing air through its mouth, but it can’t speak in a conventional sense
a Huge corpse, or sixteen from a Gargantuan corpse. Destroying the Mold Russet mold can be hard to kill, since weapons and most types of damage do it no harm. Effects that deal acid, necrotic, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
meat, bone, and blood, vegepygmies can absorb nutrients from soil and many sorts of organic matter, meaning that they rarely go hungry. A vegepygmy can hiss and make other noises by forcing air
can be hard to kill, since weapons and most types of damage do it no harm. Effects that deal acid, necrotic, or radiant damage kill 1 square foot of russet mold per 1 damage dealt. A pound of salt, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
blocked by a 10-foot-diameter, circular iron grate that Tiny creatures can slip through. Forcing open the grate while fighting off the current requires a successful DC 30 Strength (Athletics) check. 12c
lawful evil creature, it tries to uphold its end of any agreement while twisting a badly worded deal to its advantage. Primarily, Extremiton is concerned with its own safety and the elimination of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
on alert and forcing Eliander to call out the militia. The traditionalists chafe under his orders. 11–12 A mass breakout allows a crew of smugglers to escape the dungeons, increasing tension in town
. 13–14 The dwarves make a spectacular find in the mine, sparking plans to expand their presence and the docks. 15–16 Eliander and the town guard are called away to help deal with a threat from the
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk
Door alerts the cultists, and Vrane is actively watching through the Eye of Fire to see if it’s the spy with a report. Unless she sees the spy enter alone, she prepares for battle. Forcing open or
for adjusting this encounter:
Less Challenging: Replace the halfling tough with a Cultist. Vrane’s Pact Blade doesn’t deal Necrotic damage.
More Challenging: The brazier damages Doryce and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
to achieve their goal. (Use this climax carefully, and don’t overuse it.) 7 A portal opens to another plane of existence. Creatures on the other side spill out, forcing the adventurers to close the
portal and deal with the villain at the same time. 8 Traps, hazards, or animated objects turn against the adventurers while the main villain attacks. 9 The dungeon begins to collapse while the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
on Time If the party arrives at the same time as the Six, roll initiative! Szorrulax prioritizes killing Bracus during the fight, forcing the characters to try to save the Dran Enterprises employee
to escape if it can seize the components or if it is badly wounded, leaving its lackeys behind to deal with the characters. Treasure In addition to the book, the study holds 30 pp, 150 gp, two pieces
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
feet of you over the previous hour.
You are distracted by voices and visions, forcing you to succeed on a Wisdom saving throw every 4 hours or gain one level of exhaustion.
15
You understand all
forth, you breathe out intermittent gouts of flame that deal 1d4 fire damage to you.
49
You can cast the daylight spell three times.
An evil undead creature that comes within 30 feet of you for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, tentacles of black moss sprout from the alcove’s walls, forcing the creature to succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw to avoid being grappled by them (escape DC 14). The tentacles are an otherwise
might have to deal with one or more meenlocks that creep into the room, hoping to take advantage of the character’s unfortunate predicament. M7. Mossy Maze The meenlocks like to pick off interlopers in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
welcomes the interruption, however, since he is having second thoughts about the deal, and he hands the contract to the characters. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check penetrates the
. Perhaps a building collapses, forcing any creature close enough to be struck by falling debris to succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage.
Map 2.1: Elturel View
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
capitalists but as mercenaries willing to serve others instead of forcing them to serve. In the years that followed, the transformation served the Zhentarim well. They earned a reputation for sterling
situation: the vale folk see a great deal more traffic and trade than the little hamlet would ever expect otherwise. Until recently, all the caravans bound for Darkhold could seek sanctuary only in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
barred from the inside. Forcing open the barred door is very difficult, requiring a successful DC 20 Strength check. Creatures. If the orcs have been alerted, the orcs in areas 4 and 4a fire arrows until
the characters either retreat or succeed in bypassing the door. Development. If the characters are repelled, they must deal with additional reinforcements if they try this approach again. Two orcs from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
” section), and has counter-bribed the militia that Dory has paid off, so that they ignore calls for help from the warehouse. No patrol ever arrives, forcing Mr. Dory to rely solely on his own guards and
. Dory. (If the characters cut a deal with Grotten Longflint, the gnome’s assistance might make it easier to sell off the goods, as you determine.) All this treasure is destroyed if the warehouse burns. D2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
magic of these caverns to enchant well-made dwarven arms and gnome gadgets. The northernmost door is scorched and cracked, its iron hinges partially melted; forcing it open requires a successful DC 15
the table, flanking a drow dressed in black leather armor and robes. The drow clutches a black staff with a carved spider at the top and frowns when he sees you. “It seems that I must deal with you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
fighting taking place outside the immediate vicinity. An efreeti aided by one razerblast and two Eternal Flame guardians (see chapter 7 for both) drives a salamander and three azers, forcing them to work
the forges. As soon as any disturbance happens here, the slaves turn on the efreeti. The efreeti then focuses his attention on corralling his charges, leaving the cultists to deal with the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
and a mustache. Sental is usually incorruptible, but he is under great stress. The rulers of Stoink, a fortified town in the Bandit Kingdoms, have captured Sental’s brother Sarek and are forcing the
Dragon Inn prides itself on being a safe stop for visitors. Its proprietors and bouncers are trained to deal with trouble without the support of the City Watch.
Temple of the Far Horizon Hidden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
present for during the talk with Grimjaw. Development If the characters leave Rivergard after killing Grimjaw or forcing him to flee, any remaining cultists abandon the keep over the next day or two
K19 or K21, they quickly move to investigate and deal with any threat. K21. Lord’s Chambers A large semicircular room occupies the western half of this floor of the keep. Three narrow windows look
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
statistics as flying swords, except they deal bludgeoning damage on a hit. If a fight breaks out in this area, the creatures in area K14 come to investigate. K13. Holding Cell The door to this room has a
operation, forcing the wizard to spend time and resources defeating the fiend and replacing slain underlings. K16. Construct Workshop The invisible staircase from area K15 ends in front of a closed door
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
mountains, forcing flying creatures away or causing them to veer suddenly and crash against the rocks. Starmetal Hills The Starmetal Hills are a range of rocky knolls between Neverwinter Wood and the
tell the party that the village has fallen to hill giants and goblins and that many villagers have taken refuge in the nearby forest. Characters can give the village a wide berth, or they can deal with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, collapsed tunnels forcing the characters to take side passages, weak areas exposed by the earthquake and threatening to collapse, and so on. To successfully navigate this area, the characters must
follow. If on friendly terms with the characters (or if he needs to offer up information to save his skin), Gorkoh can offer advice on the best way to deal with the carrion crawler, pointing out a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
are bricked up, and the heavy oaken doors on the ground floor are barred from within. Forcing them open requires a successful DC 27 Strength check. If the characters knock on these doors, Amrath
breastplates instead of leather armor, giving them AC 16. They wield stone clubs instead of daggers that deal 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage on a hit. The cultists aren’t easily frightened or intimidated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
described in area M21 and also releases the umber hulk in that room. Audience with Qarbo Qarbo is the second-in-command at the monastery, but the abbess Hellenrae doesn’t like to deal with visitors. It
padlock securing a swinging gate. Inside, a number of prisoners huddle on miserable straw pallets.
The cage door leading into each of these pens is locked. Jurth (in area M18) holds the key. Forcing