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Random Peasant Random Evil Ov Barreda Mossfoot Anebrinde traumatized, stooped posture and his minions Lumpj Random Profession Underworld Denizen Snorri the Soldier Sinyal Slipshank stutters Random Adventure Hook Random Encounter Groups 1 fell taint thought eater, 1 fell taint pulsar, 3 fell taint lashers 2 otyughs, 3 carrion crawlers (Level 7, 1500 XP) 2 grimlock berserkers, 2 hook horrors, 1 mind flayer infiltrator (Le 2 ice devils, 2 cambion hellfire magi, 2 nabassu gargoyles (Level concordant, 2 marut blademasters, 1 war devil, 8 legion devil legionn 1 atropal, 2 sorrowspawn reapers, 2 shadowraven swarms (Level 2 Several villages are found completely wiped out by a plague. The nearby temple are in a panic. Meanwhile, the PCs have no idea that man is magically imprisoned the in village by an old en Instructions: Press F9 to generate new ideas. These random character encounters and plot hooks are intended to be evocative and help DMs f for coming up with content on the fly. This spreadsheet was develope inspiration from various freely available random generators. The ide spreadsheet itself was inspired by this Role Playing Tips article(http://www.roleplayingtips.com/readissue.php?number=459#tips)

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An Excel 2007 spreadsheet created as a tool for GMs and DMs of fantasy RPGs. Designed to spark inspiration by randomly generating vivid characters, intriguing plot hooks and epic locations for your next adventure. DM Improv Toolkit features: * Excel spreadsheet format is convenient and portable * Easy to customize for your own campaign * Generates quality names for NPCs of all shapes and sizes * Random encounter generation from lists of 4e encounter groups * Adds spice to your travel descriptions with benign encounter generators * Suggests locations of interest for players to explore * Doles out rewards (or punishments!) for inquisitive dungeoneers * And more!

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Random Peasant Random Evil OverlordBeatrix Stonesfield Car-Githrar

fawning, wild mane of hair and his minions Pugwash and Scar

Random Profession Underworld Denizen Shady DealerEssalea the Carpenter Worom Whippet Knuckles Joehas elaborate tattoo

Random Adventure Hook

Random Encounter Groups

2 kobold slingers, 2 rat swarms, 3 dire rats (Level 3, 750 XP)2 griffons, 2 eladrin fey knights (Level 6, 1200 XP)

1 human pirate captain, 2 windfiend furies, 2 water archon shoal reavers (Level 12, 3500 XP)2 fire giants, 1 fire giant forgecaller, 1 azer beastlord, 2 firebred hell hounds (Level 17, 9200 XP)

2 rot harbingers, 2 rot slingers, 1 voidsoul specter (Level 22, 19000 XP)1 djinn skylord, 1 djinn thunderer, 3 djinn stormswords, 3 storm gorgons (Level 26, 54950 XP)

A dangerous prisoner has gone missing from the sheriff's dungeon. No one knows how he escaped or where he'll strike next. Meanwhile, the PCs have no idea that the mayor's wife has midnight trysts in the

woods with her secret lover!

Instructions: Press F9 to generate new ideas. These random characters, locations, encounters and plot hooks are intended to be evocative and help DMs find inspiration for coming up with content on the fly. This spreadsheet was developed with help and inspiration from various freely available random generators. The idea for the spreadsheet itself was inspired by this Role Playing Tips article(http://www.roleplayingtips.com/readissue.php?number=459#tips). This file is the work of Thomas Braun, 2010. Contact: [email protected]

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As you pass through the city, you encounter…

An unconscious stranger lying on the side of the roadA criminal in stocks in the public square

A street vendor hawking useless trinkets and cool drinks

As you travel through the wilderness, you encounter…

A rocky outcropping that gives you a breathtaking view of the areaA path that leads suddenly into a muddy bog

A scorpion, stinger held high, which you just avoid stepping on

You survey a faded map of this perilous land:

Just before the great briar fields lies The Endless StairwayThe Forbidden Temple lies south of a restless sea of storms

In the shadow of a field of bleached bones lies The Lonely Outpost of Tar-Vólad

A successful search reveals something odd. The player bends closer and discovers…

In the shadow of a colossal stone wall and surrounded by a field of bleached bones lies The Mad Hermit's Shack

a blue-egg like pendant with "To Melina" carved on the back. It doesn't appear to be worth anything.

If cells on this page have REF # errors or the color styles appear in hot pink, your spreadsheet viewer may not fully support this file format. It is recommended that you download the legacy version.

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Surnames Complex Evil Names Simple Evil Names

Elsme the Pale Hyrum SplitSnorri the Lame Maethlinn One EyeFergus Gaunt Calilmandel Dog-EarSiash the Fool Tar-Elrador SwitchWorom Copperwood Nebrimir PugwashTankal the Tall Na-Fyrion MuttNeirnal the Grim Eärebrimbor SpineWilhelm Clubfoot Rindir Rot GutRadulph Foxhunter Caliondir WormyTalfryn Greatheart Tar-Péril KrillTomos Hook Legil-Galdur Left EarSamik the Zealot Anyndil GrimetongueEdger Greenthorn Glilmalas Squeaker Random Orc/Goblin NameRothinn Badeye Riorion Grip Stump Fist the WeaselMeuric the Short Lómadrien SmashOrenis the Mouse Carambor Eight Fingers Random Elf NameTristan Cloverleaf Uradriel Knuckles Ar-Várion the UrchinNalent the Mouth Ar-Várion RatshankEssalea Pathfinder Amalith Dirk Random Major Character NameVes'ad the Old Isindel Nub-Nose Bone LegiorionRilq the Lucky Unithral ScratchIsy Goodbody Symbor Twitch Random Underworld Denizen NameMadar the Blunt Ar-Vadriendel Pinchface Brandra Stump FistHugh the Red Calénduil RagjawGrimbald the Arrow Belil-Gandil Brutus Random Shady Dealer NameOsbert Ratcatcher Vorfimbor Squirm Looger JoeDyneck Ringwood Malith Stump FistLorash Lockesberry Gil-Garion LugnutRandulf the Black Belondel ShameNyr the Beekeeper Lómarandel SparkyDod Tinsword Thilmalad Plug TailKigha Blackcloud Delyrion RuntKaldryn Oldwood Sadrien SlapjawBelara the Fair Nil-Gal ScorchIsold the Young Nilmaril Two-FryIdris Coppermark Vóldur CrookfangKozix the Dog Beleng WhippetMilecent Stonesfield Vulad NutterDar'ryn the Wayfarer Tar-Anilmalad Sly EyesRataunno Fairlight Molith SpotsQuaton the Club Ithramir Blood-EyeMabon Wildwick Tar-Amarambor FritzSalynn the Orphan Mylith Lumpy

Generic Fantasy Names

There are numerous name generators on the net and I compiled the list of 'Generic Fantasy Names' from many of them. Be sure to check out the name generators at www.seventhsanctum.com. You can also find useful name generators at www.rinkworks.com/namegen, http://nine.frenchboys.net/fanname.php, http://www.dragonsmark.com/names.php and http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~pound/sfng.html. The 'Complex Evil Names' come almost exclusively from a Tolkien Male Elf name generator which sadly now appears to be down. The surnames and the simple evil names are my own creations.

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Lavole Wayfeather Glarfung Break BeakIsach Undermark Glararion JacknooseMeredentar the Proud Anebrimbor ClobberstompEnthormald the Silent Ar-Vithramir FlatjawOsmund Greatleaf Vil-Faldur Black-LipFinbar Whitewood Urynd SnitchRodar the Weasel Tar-Elvyldur Razor-BackFenlock the Hermit Belilmarith GobfootBarreda Mossfoot Thrylindë GrubmouthOrandello Redbranch Vithraclya SwitchtailReed Grayling Rilmanduil ScabbyMagus the Crow Anebrindel Trap-JackAgnes the Hare Ar-Amuriand FlipToby the Keeper Maralad Mud-EyeMargery the Watchful Vithrariand LumpjackBrandra Gladhand Anithrambor Rip-LipAline Greenrunner Périon Blue-NoseEssalnor Dreadful Dammalyntar BluntBeatrix Sweetwater Isithranduil SkinnerDarandira the Stone Tar-Uriondel GlitchDanna the Hand Car-Githrar SpitwhistleZaewynne the Outlander Ur-Beláng SlipshankKrindir Hogherder Unumbor BloodgutNinna Greenwater Delaraldor FilchSinyal Leafshanks Ar-Eärebrindir Three-ClawOwain the Scholar Calilmamir Jitter-BiteGillian Redthorn Sil-Gamir Split-ToothAmorielle the Healer Radrielas BurrfootLubbert the Gentle Tor-Gandir WheezySennarra the Widow Nebrilas FatjugIbre Quickfingers Sinduil BrickfaceEaman the Messenger Throldur StumperLirandri the Liar Belaralith LynchBone the Thrifty Elrar FlinchTalobaberiel the Bald Feldor FlintskinTiatrix the Fox Isil-Gar GrabberFaetani Greenling Amylas LoogerLynadi Blackleaf Maraldur GobspitterAldwulf the Boar Legyndel Half-jugKilian Shakeleaf Nyu-Elvung JumperOmel Quickwit Legán ClobbershanksSil the Urchin Lómilmariand Bug-BreathTrask the Crone Thrawyn Rat EyeLeniver Stoneloaf Legiorion RipperJabrylla Witherfield Rynduil Scar

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Brond the Blind Tar-Vólad ScabwitBric the Wise Tinitharion Rag-EarLanus the Just Vorfindel Spatter-FaceTorsten the Ugly Thrálas Grab-RatFarin the Tinker Madrielith RutskinVanechka Whitefeather Golith Scab-TailMotya Watchwick Galithraldur CrooknosePadrig the Gossip Nil-Gandel TwistWynn Hammerstone Sénduil Bone-ScarFlorian Fairlocke Isilmawyn NubFearghal the Blessed Anuldur TwistlegMarzell Redchurch Váng JabberAlwyn Gloamfield Til-Galithrariand Gobblesnout

WhipwhistleSnaptrapShutterDrippySkinkJugwartBump-SpineClap JawGreezyRot-StumpThree-SpotsCrab NutSplit-LipHalf EyeDouble KnotGripAxe HandleInkyRaspyBurn-Snout

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Random Orc/Goblin NameStump Fist the Weasel

Random Elf NameAr-Várion the Urchin

Random Major Character NameBone Legiorion

Random Underworld Denizen NameBrandra Stump Fist

Random Shady Dealer NameLooger Joe

There are numerous name generators on the net and I compiled the list of 'Generic Fantasy Names' from many of them. Be sure to check out the name generators at www.seventhsanctum.com. You can also find useful name generators at www.rinkworks.com/namegen, http://nine.frenchboys.net/fanname.php, http://www.dragonsmark.com/names.php and http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~pound/sfng.html. The 'Complex Evil Names' come almost exclusively from a Tolkien Male Elf name generator which sadly now appears to be down. The surnames and the simple evil names are my own creations.

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Personality Traits Physical Characteristics Profession

impulsive hunchback Blacksmithwhistles eye-patch Tannersuspicious wild mane of hair Merchanttimid wears a lot of bling Mayortouchy filthy Midwifesulky brawny Councilloroverly friendly foul-smelling Butcherrude swears loudly Innkeeperextremely polite expensive jewelry Healeracid tongued no teeth Cooperfashionable wears an obvious wig Town Watchmanfawning completely bald Silversmithflirtatious pregnant Soldierconstantly yawning arm in a sling Armorerflowery speech walking stick Herbalistfeeling poorly big muddy boots Boatwrightanxious large belt buckle Ferrierfishy flower in hair Tax Collectortalkative covered in scars Bartenderintense tall and slender Cartwrightlarge vocabulary bushy beard Glass-blowerin a huff potbelly Vintnerawkward perfumed Scholarclumsy keeps a pet lizard Sheriffmournful dressed in black Tinkernearly deaf crooked nose Carpenterjoking black eye Fruitsellerover-dramatic braided beard Priestparanoid hair down to waist Farmerloud barefoot Knightbossy clubfoot Moneylenderknow-it-all white hair Hunterkleptomaniac missing a finger Woodsmanvery relaxed multi-colored nails Bardsarcastic plays with large knife Sailorbored hat with feather Charcoal Burnerimpatient wooden leg Horse Traineroily/insinuating limps Fishermanschizophrenic bad cough Teacherxenophobic mouth full of bad teeth Lawyerdaydreaming coin flipper Tailorsingle-minded cracks knuckles Judgedislikes children incessant tapping Witch

Some NPC generators and traits and quirks lists can be found here (http://www.pbegames.com/npctrait/), here (http://www.roleplayingtips.com/readissue.php?number=40#tips) and here (http://www.d20zines.com/v7/node/1703). Many traits and characteristics were taken from or inspired by these pages. The rest belong to the author.

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afraid of animals ogles females Scribesunny outlook eating an onion Fishmongerbitter sweet smelling Moonshinerdrunk picks teeth with knife Town Criervery religious smokes a pipe Shepherdoverly familiar sneezes frequently Bakerdistracted blood-stained Housewifemonosyllabic sweaty Chambermaidsuggestive squeaky voiceskeptical speaks in whispersdelusional slurred speechmorbid stooped posturearrogant stuttersshady mumblestrickster bonyabsent-minded scarredOCD large earringsmood swings long moustachegossips speaks slowlywell-bred short cropped hairditzy avoids eye contacttasteless heavy accentexcited long beardhaughty short and roundspirited massive girthdiplomatic missing front toothpassive-aggressive has a twinvivid dreams has a screaming babyalways hungry has no legslarge ego has a pet hawkfearless spits frequentlysharp-eyed mouth is always fullgambler wears bedraggled fineryphilosopher wears rusty armornarcoleptic perpetually out of breathkilled a man once wears thick makeuptraumatized wears animal hidesjust wants a drink blackened nailscurmudgeonly shivering and coldhypochondriac under-dressedextreme pessimist wears bright colorsmysterious has a loud toddlermisunderstanding dressed for weddingpatronizing has elaborate tattoosuck-up covered in bruises

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child-like mind pug uglybad memory movie-star looksone-upmanship prominent nosejaded toothy grinex-con piercing eyesno sense of humor wears broken shacklesgodless wears a huge ringgallant nose in a bookdominating wears silk glovesnicknamer many piercingscompulsive liar tinyhungover muscle-boundowes money extremely hairy

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Some NPC generators and traits and quirks lists can be found here (http://www.pbegames.com/npctrait/), here (http://www.roleplayingtips.com/readissue.php?number=40#tips) and here (http://www.d20zines.com/v7/node/1703). Many traits and characteristics were taken from or inspired by these pages. The rest belong to the author.

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Secrets

the returned husband of a local woman is in fact an imposterthe famous prophet has lost the divine power that brought him famethe beautiful lady of the keep drinks dubious brews and potions to stay youngthe mysteriously ailing daughter pretends to be sick for the attentionthe village idiot was once the village herothe old hermit is a retired assassinthe blacksmith plans to rob the richest man in townthe mayor is a former highwaymanthe local healer is poisoning her sick motherthe chief archivist is sacrificing his interns to dark godsthe friendly priest is a 900-year-old magethe beautiful lady of the manor is a shapeshifterthe mayor's daughter wears a wigthe bard has a cursed left handthe wealthy widow is being blackmailed by a neighborthe shepherd is a retired hired hitman who is will kill to protect the family secretthe handsome blacksmith is a half-orcthe precocious child knows the location of a lost magic artifactthe young dancing star is a trained assassinthe king thinks his wife is cheating on him with his chief knightthe mute orphan girl is the offspring of a legendary dragonthe infautated lord is obsessed with the butcher's daughter to the point of murderthe beautiful young wife's brother is a lycanthrope living in a cave outside townthe famous knight has discovered an enchanted sword and now does its biddingthe ditzy noblewoman keeps meticulous records on her husband's competitorsthe old gossip keeps a notebook with notes on every person in the villagethe wealthy merchant pretends to come from a respectable family, but does notthe chief priestess knows that she will die soonthe farmer's wife knows that the neighbors' missing child is deadthe messenger is reading the royal messagesthe bereaved knight has struck a deal with the devilthe captain of the guard is a royal bastardthe grizzled sergeant deserted before the great battlethe captain of the watch used to be a horse thiefthe herbalist's daughter poisoned the village wellthe mage's daughter is dead, and the players have met a clockwork copythe innkeeper's daughter is a member of the cult of a dead godthe local hero has no memory of his part in the great battlethe kindly priest is afraid he'll be recognized as the notrious criminal he once wasthe prince's adopted son has an evil twinthe legendary rogue has a drinking problemthe good housewife killed her neighbors' noisy dog

All hooks and secrets are my own, although some were inspired by the Blue Rose Adventure Hook Generator (http://bluerose.greenronin.com/blue_rose_adventure_hooks.php).

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the beautiful young noblewoman has a woman's spirit trapped in her mirrorthe innkeeper believes that someone they wronged is going to murder themthe cackling old man is a gnomethe wealthy noblewoman is stalking her old loverthe poor shepherd has buried a sack of gold under the floor of their cottagethe wise lord inherited the family cursethe popular blacksmith provides weapons and equipment to banditsthe old miner is a fey disciple and spythe doting young wife hates her childrenthe dashing huntsman keeps a displacer beast as a pet in his basementthe reclusive old man is the guardian of an ancient artifactthe drunken old man is magically imprisoned the in village by an old enemythe lord of the keep is haunted nightly by the ghost of his dead brotherthe tavern maid knows that her older sister is really her motherthe bardess is married to the beggar on the edge of townthe farmer is blackmailing his lordthe village scribe pretends to be able to read but cannotthe merchant is also a slaverthe handsome young suitor is a vampirethe blacksmith caused the 'accident'the councilman hunts the wolf that killed his father each night in the forestthe seer is hiding the fact that his son has turned to evilthat the two orphaned siblings are glad their father diedthe inkeeper's daughter practices black magicthe wealthy landowner hates the king and wishes to see him overthrownthe legendary knight dreams own death every nightthe hero of the war is digging a secret passage in his basementthe cleric is a spythe duke is a lycanthropethe young princess is planning to run awaythe traveling healer's father is the notorious traitor to the crownthe mayor's wife has midnight trysts in the woods with her secret loverthe town drunk was once a noble heir, but he gambled his lands awaythe bumbling scribe is a kleptomaniacthe duchess is covering a strange body odor with her strong perfumethe lord's youngest son is a pyromaniacthe wealthy farmer fought for the wrong sidethe eligible bachelor keeps his crazy first wife chained up in the basementthe dashing young knight is the younger sibling of a infamous villainthe cleric's apprentice is a grave-robberthe hunter spends his time in the forest desperately searching an ancient ruinthe mute child can speak to and understand animalsthe confident adventurer is in contact with denizens of the Far Realmthe stableboy keeps a lock of the queen's hair in a pendantthe huntsman's daughter thinks everyone hates her for surviving the accidentthe prince is in love with his step sisterthe prince's betrothed is a former slavethe cake is a lie

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the lady of the keep wears fake jewelry after being forced to pawn the real stuffthe chamberlain fences stolen valuablesthat the councilman has a portal to the Feywild in his homethe injured soldier's missing hand is now seeking him outthe cleric was once duped into serving a blood cultthe grand duke is completely brokethe noble heir aspires to be a great villain like his infamous fatherthe bubbly fiance sent an illegitimate child to live in the countrythe trader is married to different women in different townsthe apprentice has startlingly accurate visionsthe independent bardess is secretly married to the ne're-do-well laborer

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Hooks

The village lake begins to drain away. When it is dry, a mysterious crevice in the middle is revealed.The local lord's family has barricaded themselves into their manor, and shoots at anyone who comes near.The thieves guild has been hitting the house of every wealthy family. It is as if they are looking for something.People are going down to work in the local mine and coming back… changed.At night people see strange lights coming from the abbey. The abbot claims that he's seen nothing amiss.A feud between local lords goes too far when one kidnaps the other's daughter.An invisible, impenetrable wall prevents anyone from leaving a local village. Outside, exotic predators prowl.A decrepit keep has magically risen out of muddy bog. Nobody knows whose it is or what it means.A dangerous prisoner has gone missing from the sheriff's dungeon. No one knows how he escaped or where he'll strike next.Each morning a prominent citizen is found hung from a dead tree outside of town. No one has seen the murderer responsible.On an unforgiving mountain peak, an ancient temple to evil has been rebuilt. The countryside lives in fear of who is behind it, and what it means.A village of mercenaries is fending off nightly attacks. Is someone out for revenge?All the children in the village have developed formidable magic powers. The PCs must find out why before they destroy it.A wealthy eccentric loves building automatons, but townspeople fear that they are behind the recent string of brutal murders.A young cleric has begun predicting assasinations of prominent nobles. Soon after, each noble is killed. The PCs must stop the killers… or the cleric.A dragon attacks the keep nightly. He claims to be the princess's lover.A mountain pass frequented by merchants is blocked by a wyvern that demands people answer a riddle in exchange for their life.Several villages are found completely wiped out by a plague. The priests at the nearby temple are in a panic.The ancient archive has become haunted by a powerful spirit. The secret to stopping it may be among the very books it protects.The mage's tower has disappeared completely, leaving only its foundation, on which a strange portal has opened.The gate of a city is blocked by a powerful sphinx. Only if its strange riddle is solved will it leave. In the meantime, the city is starving.A man in fine clothes and armor on a warhorse is wandering on the road. He has no memory of who he is, but assassins are trying to kill him.A student is missing from the local arcane academy. His parents are powerful nobles, and the school wants him found quickly… and discretely.A tower collapses, killing the son of a powerful mage. Now he is threatening revenge on the whole town.Werewolves are attacking travellers on the road with great boldness, encouraged by a mysterious moon that is always full.Each night the people of the keep dream of doing battle in the shadowfell. When they wake, some are dead. Now the PCs are having dreams.Each night ghostly armies reenact a bloody battle in the farmer's fields. The farmer lives in fear that these spirits will harm his family.A group of mages has been run out of town by a priest stirring up commoners against arcane practitioners.Refugees from some mysterious disaster are arriving en masse and camping outside the city. The fearful citizens want the disaster investigated.A sorcerous plague is turning citizens into mindless slaves who are building a strange structure on the outskirts of town.The lost prince returns unexpectedly after ten years. But he has no memory of where he has been or how he returned.The favor of the gods has been withdrawn from the land. Crops are dying and monsters are invading. No one knows why.A vortex of energy appears in the sky and swallows a merchant caravan whole right in front of the PCs. Elsewhere, whole towers have vanished.The forest is encroaching on the keep, magically aging it hundreds of years in a day. Will the duke be eaten by wolves in the ruin of his home?A joyous wedding between young lovers is interrupted when forest creatures attack and carry the bride off into the woods.A young lord travelled to a masked ball and has not returned after several days. The PCs discover that the strangely enchanted ball is ongoing.An upstart peasant claims to have been chosen by the gods to be the next king. Extraordinary divine powers and an army of disciples back his claim.A devout widow receives her husband back from the dead. But he now exhibits strange powers. And what is he doing in the temple at midnight?When a powerful artifact goes missing, its ancient guardians go on a rampage throughout the countryside. The PCs must find and return the artifact.The trees in an ancient forest are transforming into crystal. The fey there are troubled, and the strange blight is advancing towards inhabited lands.A vengeful mage sets up camp in the heart of a forbidden swamp. But his magic may have awakened an ancient curse which lays dormant there.A strange, magical village has long existed in two planes. But now the balance is shifting, and the villagers' grip on reality is slipping.

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The PCs discover a wagon smuggling half-elves out of the city. A new faction is preaching against half-breeds, and the mood is turning violent.A town seems peaceful and prosperous, and its lord noble and generous. But each night the PCs have vivid dreams of desperate cries for help.A mineshaft has collapsed, trapping hundreds inside. The local dwarf clan is using this as leverage to wring concessions from the duke.A sacred pool of prophecy has become polluted. It is whispered that the only cause could be evil among the seers.A traveling bard cursed a town after a bad time there. Now the curse has become real and the PCs must find him and convince him to reverse it.During the Great Plague, the infected districts were walled off. Now the city elders who ordered the wall built are dying from a mysterious illness.Deep within the deadly wastelands, a portal to the abyss has opened. Somebody must make the dangerous trek to close it.Someone has reopened the necromancer's lab and released some kind of experimental creation. But what is it, and how can it be stopped?Mysterious fires have broken out in the temple, the royal records and the arcane library and burned down the university. Is someone after the books?

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Fantastic Geography Legenday Places Prepositions

a vast city of stone The Spiral Tower A stone's throw fromthe battle plain The Endless Stairway Beyonda yawning chasm in the earth The Temple of the Golden Serpent Beforethe swinging bridge Falcon's Peak Beneaththe bronze-domed city The King's Causeway West ofa howling desert The Haunted Battleground East ofthe crimson river The Hidden City North ofa strange forest of crystal The Village of Forgetting South ofa high forested ridge The Tomb of the Last Emperor Overthe last peak The Necropolis Besidea restless sea of storms The Fearful Keep Surrounded bya shadowed gully The Temple of Ice In the middle ofa ruined wizard's tower The Blood Swamp Withina forgotten highway The Sky Bridge In the shadow ofan abandoned farmhouse The Sunken Citadel Next tothe frozen mire The Archon's Spire Just beforethe King's Road The Mad Hermit's Shack Acrossa hollow tree The Monument to the Despoiler Behindthe great slave market The Poison Orcharda swift babbling brook The Cursed Woodthe ancient imperial palace Deathwater Rapidsthe obsidian monolith The Maker's Workshopthe watchful keep The Garden of Dreamsan isolated village The Endless Fallsa silent wood Ash Mountain Forgea misty forest of ancient trees The Phoenix Gatea wind-swept pass The Leviathan's Ribcagethe bend of a muddy river The Clockworksthe drowned village The Dark Riverthe emerald lake The Sorcerer's Spirethe dry river The Ghost Towna fetid swamp The Forbidden Templebottomless tar pits The Holy Mountainthe rust blight The Ten Thousand Cavesthe winter highlands The Thieves Holda great inland sea The Grim Mirea lush uncharted valley The Mouth of the Stone Gianta parking lot The Shadow Islesthe dragon prince's lair The Hall of Ancestorsa maze of smoking fissures The Underground Seaa winding mountain path Wild Wood Valleythe lost prince's keep The Weeping Towerthe old watchtower The Rift

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twelve standing stones The Deep Gateendless ice fields The Pool of Coronationthe twin serpent rivers The Knight's Citadelthe great briar fields Bottomless Lakethe lone pine tree The Wyrm's Dena converted mini mall The Last Innthe slave quarries The Lonely Outpostthe hangman's hill The Unholy Templewell-cultivated fields The Thirsting Stonesthe lava flows Lord Malfroy's Mansethe salt mines The Mountain Thronethundering falls The Ring Wallthe archmage's apple orchards The Sinister Passthe mountain clan territory The Guarded Valleythe vale of wolves The Throne of the Lich Kinga ruined stone pier The Sage's Circlea burnt village The Silent Monastarywithered fields The City of Starsa field of bleached bones Cold Forge Mountaina hedge of iron thorns The Rune Treea colossal stone wall The Dead Legion's Vaultan abandoned dragon's lair The Bandits Campa forgotten mine The Rust Men's Catacombsthe royal fey hunting grounds The Labyrinth of Dustthe uncharted wastes The Gryffon's Nestthe acid pits The Sword Bridgea lonely shore The Arcane Academya soaring stone tower The Wall of Nightthe copper mines The Steel Cavesan empty well The Village of Liarsthe carved cliff-face The Glass Citythe disputed zone The Wreck of the Grey Ladya still lake The Forest Doorthe lone soldier's grave The Tinkerer's Hutthe scorching valley The Hierophant's Chamberthe mouth of the underground river The Fallen Stone Kingsthe king's forest The Black Cathedralthe empty belltower Mount Fangthe fire mountain The Pirate Haventhe seven streams The Sepulcher of the Lost Kingsthe royal hall The Pool of Lost Prophecythe old graveyard The Hill of the Fallenthe broken bridge The Dread Pyramidthe arcane library The Chapel in the Grovethe shepherd's hut The Bridge of Pain

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the dusty gulch The Bonewood Treethe fallen causeway The Honeycomb Hideoutthe red dunes The Fallen Stara dried-up lake The Outcast Colonythe blasted plain Upside-Down Towerformations of twisted rock The Thornwoodsheer cliffs The Shrine of the Nameless Goda forest of primeval ferns The Ever-Burning Pitsthe goblin trading post The Seer's Retreata treacherous winding road The Chasm of Starsa mournful plain The Singing Wooda lazy winding river The Heretic's Cryptthe ever-frozen falls The Fortress of Sandthe old citythe peaks of the broken mountainthe windowless towerthe thirsty riverthe quaint villagethe orphans graveyardthe buried citya jagged chasm of unknown depthsa far-flung range of tall mountainsthe last imperial outpostthe unsteady floor of the rumbling valleythe shattered crystal domethe forbidding peak of a high mountaina gateway of towering stonesa mountainside in full blooma cursed villagethe city in the cliffsthe bitter seaan old forest of mossy treesa massive army fortress

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All fantastic geography and legendary places were created solely by the author with the exception of 'a vast city of stone', which was inspired by a BT lyric.

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Benign Urban Encounter SeedsA distant barking and howlingA noble being carried down the street on a sedan chair by slavesA gold piece gleaming in the mudA fine layer of arid dust coating your mouthA visitor stopping to ask for directions to the exotic animal bazaarGridlock caused by the carcass of a dead oxA group of well-armed adventurers passing byTwo lovers quarrelling furiouslyA drunk who thinks he recognizes youA discarded, tattered cloakA religious leader and his incense burning retinue blocking the streetA distracted elderly woman who almost totters into youA discount holy water salesmanLoose chickens pecking in the streetA strong, young, healthy beggar asking you for coinA silver piece lying unnoticed in the shadow of an alleyTwo religious processions colliding head-onA building stained with angry grafittiTwo prostitutes who approach and make catcallsA shadow partially eclipsing the sunA raven who lands in your path, considers you, and leavesA circus wagon trundling past, filled with animal callsA politician stumping on a soap box who catches your eye for a brief momentAn old ring sticking out of the dirtA group of onlookers who strike up a cheer for your partyA town watchman walking his beatA hawk diving for a mouse as it flees for the gutterA sudden sandstorm blowing dust in your eyesA sudden total and eerie quietAn overturned cart causing gridlock in the busy streetsA roof tile crashing down beside you, barely missing your partyA snake slithering across the roadA shopkeeper and his customer having a noisy argumentA weary knight being mobbed by adoring childrenA mother scolding her childA man who bumps into you and keeps walking. You check - nothing missingA man shouting angrily at you, then realizing you are someone elseA sheet of music blowing by youA criminal in stocks in the public squareA diseased old man resting in a chair begging you to help him standGuards marching past with a criminal in custody

Both the Benign Urban and Benign Wilderness were taken almost directly from the Roleplaying Tips site where excellent lists of both can be found. The Urban Encounter list is here (http://www.roleplayingtips.com/articles/150-benign-urban-encounters.html) and the Wilderness Encounter list is here (http://www.roleplayingtips.com/readissue.php?number=301#tips). In a few cases I have removed some from the list and added my own. The 'discoveries' list was born of frequent necessity and I created most of it. However many of the items are informed by a principle in the Dungeon Master's Guide 2 which says that when possible give players bonuses that last until an extended rest. This will encourage them to forage ahead and take fewer extended rests.

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A procession honoring a local deityA chamber pot being emptied, nearly on top of youA mother searching frantically for her childA street cleaner sweeping byAn unconscious stranger lying on the side of the roadA drunken fist fightA passing cart which splashes a puddle of water on youA pile of feces, which you step inKids playing a rowdy game of tagA shopping list for potionsA powerful lightning storm flickering in the distanceAn elf walking by with living snakes wrapped around his shouldersThe sound of song floating out of a nearby buildingA rusty old weapon lying in the gutterA man who asks you, "Please watch this cart for me, just for a minute."A pair of amorous teenagers making outA howling gust of wind whipping down the streetSmoke rising in the distance [house fire]Street performers juggling swords and breathing fireA swarm of rats scurrying after youA man chasing another man down an alleyA minor crime in progressTwo members of the City Watch, who follow you for [1d6] blocksSomething scurrying away [a rat]The aroma of spicy food wafting across the streetA group of emaciated children tugging at your sleevesA well-dressed pimp. He glares at you and snaps, "What you lookin' at?"A copper piece lying in the gutterA dark storm cloud gathering in the distanceStreet preacher warning of you wrath to comeA crow squawking bitterly at you as you draw nearDogs chasing each other down the streetA very friendly catTwo people in hoods whispering to each other on a cornerChildren pestering your partyA street vendor hawking useless trinkets and cool drinksTwo men arguing loudly in a foreign languageA major crime in progressA flicker as someone teleports awayA blood-stained mounted scout charging down the streetAn urchin beggar shaking two pitiful coins in a tin cupA cripple begging for almsWell-armed guards flanking a private entranceInsects swarming around a nest in the eves of a buildingUrchins taunting a group of pilgrims who have made a vow of silenceA fish vendor bending over to vomit; people point and laughThe stench of fecesA very fashionable woman who stumbles into you as her shoe breaks

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A beggar who plucks a shiny ring out of a drain and offers it to you for saleThree performers in masks who surround your party and begin to danceClothing tossed out a window onto your head; sounds like a lovers spatA woman who drops a basket of fruit right in front of you [PCs dodge]A crazy man points at you and begins listing your magical equipmentA little boy who shoots at you with an imaginary crossbowA fishmonger dumping a cart of rotten fish for scavengers to clean upA young noble passing by, trailed by a pickpocketA messenger who collides suddenly with you; papers blow everywhereThe body of an evil wizard tied to a stake, still smokingA chatty bard who accosts you and begins walking alongsideA man passed out drunk with writing on his forehead

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Benign Wilderness Encounter SeedsThousands of ants swarming across the ground in front of youA weatherbeaten finger of rock standing alone in a clearingThe earth buckling and swaying beneath you. An earthquake!Odd crystalline growths sprouting from the groundA predator baying frantically as it is sucked down into a treacherous bogA large watering hole that has dried to a mere trickleTremors in the ground, as if from distant drumsA broken, rotted wagon wheelThe tracks of some large dog… or perhaps a wolfA rusted blade thrust into the earthA single tree that has been completely blackened by fireA huge spider's web strung across your pathSeveral hatched eggs below the large, abandoned nest of some creatureA broken-down wagon next to the remains of a campfireA great toppled tree, roots outstretchedA forgotten dagger jammed into a stumpA sudden oasis of lush greeneryA horrifying stench, which proves to be from a rotting horse carcassThe skeleton of a humanoid, its skull shatteredA ray of light illuminates a patch of scrubby bushesA sound on the breeze that sounds almost like chanting voicesA sturdy beaver dam spanning a streamPicked mushrooms drying on a stumpA dark figure standing on a far ridge. When you look again, it is goneVaguely disturbing dolls made from bundles of sticks hanging from the treesA punctured waterskin lying along the side of the pathA massive, three-eyed ogre skull lying in a low gullyThe breeze shifting; a swirling column of air sucks up dust in front of youThe wind suddenly whipping up, nearly sweeping you off your feetA burnt stump that you could have sworn you passed five minutes agoA perfectly rendered statue of an elf [flesh to stone]A stack of rocks, piled highThe strong smell of feces coming from somewhere nearbyA few scattered and broken arrows and bolts which litter the groundA sharp stinging on your leg, and a yellow bee flashes awaySome huge stick-like insect retreats into the leafy foliageA wild boar crashing out of the underbrush towards youA whinnying sound, and then a band of wild horses gallop across your pathA faded list of herbs to make a potionA single rune that has been carved into the trunk of an ancient treeA grove of giant mushrooms

Both the Benign Urban and Benign Wilderness were taken almost directly from the Roleplaying Tips site where excellent lists of both can be found. The Urban Encounter list is here (http://www.roleplayingtips.com/articles/150-benign-urban-encounters.html) and the Wilderness Encounter list is here (http://www.roleplayingtips.com/readissue.php?number=301#tips). In a few cases I have removed some from the list and added my own. The 'discoveries' list was born of frequent necessity and I created most of it. However many of the items are informed by a principle in the Dungeon Master's Guide 2 which says that when possible give players bonuses that last until an extended rest. This will encourage them to forage ahead and take fewer extended rests.

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A flock of bats rising suddenly in the distanceA cloud of stinging mosquitos descending on youThe remnants of an old campfireCoyotes fighting over a killA low hill, covered in riotous flowersA sudden breeze that blows stinging sand into your eyesRocks falling in the distanceA pair of small birds squawking angrily and diving at youA large patch of brightly colored mushroomsA tree crashing to the ground in the distanceAn animal call rising in alarm as you enter a clearingAn earsplitting squawk which startles youA cloud of insects swarming across the pathA disheveled shrine, half-covered by creeping vinesA shallow hole that has been recently excavatedAn old ring gleaming in the dirtA wide creek which bars your pathDistant thunder warning of a gathering stormA path that leads suddenly into a muddy bogA chorus of singing insects which bursts out all around you, nearly deafening youThe skeleton of some large beast beside the pathA yawning cave set in a low cliffA dark storm cloud approaching rapidlySomething stirring beneath the surface of a still pondA tree whose bark has been carved with writing up to about six feet off the groundA howling gust of wind which chills your bonesA shadow which passes across the groundA tattered, discarded cloakA stand of trees, every one of them deadThe noxious odor of a skunk pervading the areaA dead, rotted, burnt, headless troll bodyThe moult of some huge insectA large tree with the image of a face impressed in its barkSomething scurrying away [chipmunk]A chill on the breezeFish bones lying in the dirt of the pathAn injured woodland creature lying helpless in a stand of bushesA tree that has been completely infested with grubsLarge boot tracks in the mudA patch of bushes all bearing brightly-colored berriesA crow which squawks repeatedly at your approachA scorpion, stinger held high, which you just avoid stepping onA rusty suit of armor which gleams in the tall grassA very friendly skunk approachingA wide, open area covered by a carpet of spongy mossA tree being strangled by thick vinesA foot-wide hole that descends into the ground to an unknown depthA large animal crashing through the brush nearby

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A flash of movement as a snake slithers away under a rockA mother bear with two cubs who growls at youBird droppings splattering down on youAn abandoned shackA rocky outcropping that gives you a breathtaking view of the areaBirds of prey circling overheadA distant howlingA burnt-out area with blackened trees and no bushesSmoke rising in the distanceBear tracks crossing your pathA refreshing breezeEerie quiet

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Discoveriesa note detailing the stats of an upcoming monster. Roll 1d4 to determine the language: 1 = abyssal, 2 = deeptongue, 3 = dwarven, 4 = elvena small fissure, through which you can hear enemies plottinga lost trinket, obviously belonging to a small childa cloud of dust which obscures vision, giving everyone in the room a -5 to perceptiona temporary dimensional rift, which transports the player 1d10 squares randomlyan item which explodes [burst 2, level + 3 vs. reflex; 1d10 damage]an injured creature caught in a trap [if freed it will give players a hint about where to go next]a secret compartment containing a treasure parcela single gold coin. The player feels lucky, and gains a +2 to saving throws for the daya fragment of a note containing a clue to the location of a treasure parcela jagged shard which cuts your hand. You lose a healing surgea trip-wire. Roll a saving throw to avoid tripping it. It sounds a gong that alerts nearby enemiesa crystal vial of foul-smelling liquid. It shatters, covering you in stench. Enemies target you first until next resta secret room containing a quiet shrine. It restores one healing surge to the entire partya secret room containing the coffin of an ancient king. It grants one action point to the entire partya snake which sinks its fangs into you. You lose a healing surgea cursed werewolf tooth. You prick your finger on it and are exposed to Moon Frenzy Fevera roll of blank parchment. An arcana check reveals invisible writing detailing an upcoming monstera tiny music box. When the crank is turned, the player hears music no one else can heara cursed pendant. Attack level + 5 vs. will and affected player cannot drop it from right hand for the daya tarnished ring. Roll a 1d4 to detemine its value. 1 = worthless, 2 = 5 gp, 3 = 100 gp, 4 = 1000 gpa large mushroom which bursts and releases a toxic gas. Entire party loses a healing surgea leather satchel containing two unused sunrodsa mirror. A difficult arcana check reveals that it can show the last person to pass through the rooma cachet of dead fish. The player feels unlucky, and gains a -2 to saving throws for the next encountera strange glowing root. Touching it turns one player insubstantial for the first 1d4 turns of the next encountera marble that looks like an eye. A difficult arcana check reveals that as long as player carries it is impossible to surprise enemiesa scroll which describes an upcoming trap or encounter. Roll 1d4 to determine language: 1=deeptongue, 2=giant, 3=dwarven, 4=elvena finely wrought miniature dagger. The player who finds it receives +2 regen until end of daya vent that blasts scalding steam in your face. Lose a healing surge and the area becomes dangerous terraina collection of seeds and leaves. A nature check reveals that when ingested they restore one healing surgea slab containing arcane runes. A history check reveals that they describe an upcoming encounter areaa small statue. A history check reveals that it is of a forgotten hero. Player gains resist 5 fire for the dayan abandoned well that has been covered. Athletics check to get down unharmed, parcel at the bottoma tarnished necklace. Roll 1d4 to determine value: 1 = worthless, 2 = 10 gp, 3 = 200 gp, 4 = 4000 gpthe end of a pipe which spews sewage in your face. -5 initiative on next encountera blue-egg like pendant with "To Melina" carved on the back. It doesn't appear to be worth anythinga sack. Inside is a beautiful rolled-up tapestry displaying heroic scenes. The whole party gains an action pointa complete adventuring kit. Someone must have dropped itthe corpse of an upcoming monster. +2 to initiative for the entire party for the daya crystal orb that bursts open and fills the room with sleeping gas. -5 initiative to party for next encounter

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Some moldy rags. Roll 1d4 to determine what you find in them: 1 = -2 to saving throws for next encounter, 2 = gold coin, 3 = gem, 4 = babya silver whistle. Playing it [history check] causes a haunting melody to fill the room. Party gains a healing surgea vial of liquid. Arcana or nature check reveals poison. +1 to damage for this player for the daya green silk slippera spider that jumps out at you. Attack level + 4 vs. Reflex. Lose healing surge. If it misses player squashes itthe corpse of a monster impaled on a spike. +1 to Reflex for the entire party for the daya carved stone head It's mouth opens and begins speaking to you. +3 to arcana checks for the daya strange symbol. A religion check reveals it is blessed by a god. +1 to Will for party for the daya trapdoor. The player falls 20 ft, makes a falling check, and finds a treasure parcelan axe covered in arcane runes. A successful arcana check grants a +1 attack to the party for the day

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Encounter Groups Levels 1-52 fire beetles, 1 kobold slinger, 2 kobold skirmishers (Level 1, 500 XP)2 goblin warriors, 2 fire beetles, 1 goblin blackblade (Level 1, 500 XP)2 kobold skirmishers, 2 fire beetles, 1 stirge (Level 1, 500 XP)2 kobold slingers, 8 kobold minions, 1 stormclaw scorpion (Level 1, 500 XP)2 stormclaw scorpions, 2 kobold skirmishers, 1 kobold slinger (Level 1, 500 XP)1 hive soldier, 2 hive warriors, 4 hive workers (Level 1, 500 XP)1 bloodthorn vine, 2 bullywug croakers, 2 bullywug muckers, 1 bullywug twitcher (Level 1, 524 XP)1 fell taint thought eater, 1 fell taint pulsar, 3 fell taint lashers (Level 1, 525 XP)1 goblin acolyte of Maglubiyet, 3 goblin warriors, 1 Lolthbound goblin (Level 1, 550 XP)2 guard drakes, 2 elf archers, 1 elf scout (Level 2, 625 XP)2 elf archers, 1 elf scout, 2 gray wolves (Level 2, 625 XP)4 halfling scouts, 1 halfling thief, 2 guard drakes, 1 needlefang drake swarm (Level 2, 625 XP)2 kobold slingers, 4 kobold minions, 2 dire rats, 1 rat swarm (Level 2, 625 XP)3 bloodthorn vines, 3 stirges (Level 2, 675 XP)2 halfling slingers, 2 halfling thieves, 2 guard drakes (Level 2, 700 XP)2 bloodseeker drakes, 2 kenku warriors, 1 pseudodragon (Level 2, 700 XP)3 blood hawks, 1 bloodseeker drake, 2 elf archers (Level 2, 725 XP)2 shadowhunter bats, 1 goblin hexer, 2 goblin skullcleavers (Level 3, 750 XP)1 imp, 1 goblin hexer, 1 goblin skullcleaver, 2 goblin warriors, 4 goblin cutters (Level 3, 750 XP)2 gnome arcanists, 2 iron defenders, 1 pseudodragon (Level 3, 750 XP)2 goblin sharpshooters, 4 goblin warriors, 4 goblin cutters (Level 3, 750 XP)1 kobold wyrmpriest, 2 kobold skirmishers, 6 kobold minions, 2 needlefang drake swarms (Level 3, 750 XP)1 kobold wyrmpriest, 2 kobold skirmishers, 1 spitting drake, 6 kobold minions, 4 fire beetles (Level 3, 750 XP)1 ochre jelly, 3 orc raiders (Level 3, 750 XP)2 kobold slingers, 2 rat swarms, 3 dire rats (Level 3, 750 XP)1 hobgoblin warcaster, 2 hobgoblin guards, 2 skeletons (Level 3, 750 XP)2 bloodseeker drakes, 2 poisonscale magi lizardfolk, 1 poisonscale collector lizardfolk (Level 3, 750 XP)1 fell taint pulsar, 1 fell taint thought eater, 3 phantom warriors (Level 3, 750 XP)3 stonefist defenders, 1 arbalester, 1 dwarf hammerer (Level 3, 750 XP)1 kruthik adult, 3 kruthik young, 8 kruthik hatchlings (Level 3, 767 XP)1 doppelganger sneak, 3 human guards, 1 human mage (Level 3, 775 XP)1 human berserker, 2 human guards, 2 spitting drakes (Level 3, 775 XP)1 deathlock wight, 3 zombies, 6 zombie rotters (Level 3, 778 XP)1 kenku ringleader, 8 kenku ruffians, 2 kenku warriors (Level 3, 779 XP)2 blood hawks, 4 kenku ruffians, 1 kenku sneak, 3 spiretop drakes (Level 3, 824 XP)3 gray wolves, 2 hobgoblin archers, 1 hobgoblin warcaster (Level 3, 825 XP)1 barghest savager, 2 goblin sharpshooters, 4 goblin warriors (Level 3, 825 XP)2 cockatrices, 1 poisonscale collector, 2 poisonscale myrmidons (Level 3, 850 XP)2 dimensional marauders, marauders (level 4 lurker), 1 gnome arcanist (Level 3, 850 XP)

An extremely useful resource for this was Greywulf's Lair (http://greywulf.net/2008/11/4e-monster-manual-encounter-table/), where somebody had already built an encounter group spreadsheet for MM1 monsters. I have added the monsters from the MM2 and taken the liberty of dividing them by level - 1-5, 6-10, and so on.

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1 greenscale darter, 2 greenscale hunters, 2 poisonscale collectors (Level 3, 850 XP)1 deathjump spider, 2 myconid guards, 1 myconid rotpriest, 1 myconid sovereign (Level 3, 850 XP)1 ankheg, 2 bloodthorn vines, 2 centipede swarms (Level 4, 800 XP)1 pseudodragon, 1 human mage, 2 human guards, 2 human bandits (Level 4, 875 XP)4 phantom warriors, 1 specter (Level 4, 875 XP)1 kobold skyblade, 4 kobold dragonshields (Level 4, 875 XP)3 kruthik adults, 2 corruption corpse zomies (Level 4, 875 XP)1 warforged captain, 1 warforged soldier, 3 human guards (Level 4, 875 XP)2 clay scouts, 3 dust devils, 1 human mage (Level 4, 875 XP)2 arbalesters, 1 green slime, 2 myconid guards (Level 4, 875 XP)2 wererats, 4 dire rats, 6 human rabble (Level 4, 886 XP)1 human mage, 2 human bandits, 2 gravehounds, 3 zombie rotters (Level 4, 889 XP)1 visejaw crocodile, 3 greenscale hunters, 1 greenscale darter (Level 4, 900 XP)1 ettercap webspinner, 2 ettercap fang guards, 2 deathjump spiders (Level 4, 900 XP)3 warhorses, 3 human guards (Level 4, 900 XP)4 hyenas, 2 gnoll huntmasters (Level 4, 900 XP)2 greenscale hunters, 2 visejaw crocodiles, 1 vine horror (Level 4, 900 XP)2 orc raiders, 2 orc berserkers, 1 dire boar (Level 4, 900 XP)1 ankheg, 2 green slimes, 2 gray oozes (Level 4, 900 XP)2 duergar guards, 1 duergar scout, 1 duergar theurge, 4 ore drudges (Level 4, 901 XP)1 human berserker, 1 kenku ringleader, 6 kenku ruffians, 2 kenku sneaks (Level 4, 922 XP)2 dwarf hammerers, 2 dwarf bolters, 1 cavern choker (Level 4, 925 XP)2 fell taint pulsars, 1 fell taint thought eater, 2 ochre jellies (Level 4, 925 XP)2 deathpledged gnolls, 1 corruption corpse, 1 gnoll demonic scourge (Level 4, 925 XP)2 cavern chokers, 3 hobgoblin soldiers, 1 hobgoblin warcaster (Level 4, 950 XP)1 young white dragon, 1 dragonborn soldier (Level 4, 950 XP)1 gnoll huntmaster, 6 hyenas (Level 4, 950 XP)2 ankhegs, 6 ankheg broodlings, 1 rage drake (Level 4, 950 XP)3 zombies, 4 zombie rotters, 4 kruthik hatchlings, 2 wererats (Level 4, 951 XP)3 dark creepers, 2 shadowhunter bats, 1 deathlock wight (Level 5, 1000 XP)1 rage drake, 1 greenscale marsh mystic, 1 greenscale darter, 2 greenscale hunters (Level 5, 1000 XP)2 ghouls, 2 boneshard skeletons, 1 wraith (Level 5, 1000 XP)1 goblin hexer, 2 goblin skullcleavers, 2 goblin sharpshooters, 12 goblin cutters (Level 5, 1000 XP)1 bugbear warrior, 2 hobgoblin archers, 3 goblin warriors, 2 goblin blackblades (Level 5, 1000 XP)1 hobgoblin commander, 3 bugbear warriors, 1 dire wolf (Level 5, 1000 XP)1 specter, 1 deathlock wight, 2 rotwing zombies, 2 skeletons (Level 5, 1000 XP)1 kruthik hive lord, 2 kruthik adults, 5 kruthik hatchlings (Level 5, 1005 XP)1 deathlock wight, 3 skeletal steeds, 2 wights (Level 5, 1025 XP)2 human mages, 6 human lackeys, 1 evistro demon (Level 5, 1050 XP)2 deathrattle vipers, 1 greenscale marsh mystic, 2 greenscale darters (Level 5, 1050 XP)2 centipede scuttlers, 1 gnoll huntmaster, 2 gnoll marauders (Level 5, 1050 XP)2 ettercap fang guards, 2 fey panthers, 2 umbral sprite swarms (Level 5, 1050 XP)8 infernal armor animuses, 2 spined devils, 1 tiefling heretic (Level 5, 1054 XP)3 hippogriffs, 1 human mage, 2 human guards (Level 5, 1075 XP)2 magma claws, 2 magma hurlers, 2 firebats (Level 5, 1100 XP)

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2 blazing skeletons, 2 boneshard skeletons, 1 tiefling darkblade (Level 5, 1100 XP)3 dire wolves, 2 longtooth hunters (Level 5, 1100 XP)2 wraiths, 4 dark creepers (Level 5, 1100 XP)1 beholder gauth, 2 barghest savagers, 1 goblin underboss (Level 5, 1100 XP)1 geonid, 2 myconid rotpriests, 2 rust monsters (Level 5, 1100 XP)2 deathpledged gnolls, 3 krenshars, 1 krenshar blood slayer (Level 5, 1125 XP)1 dire boar, 1 orc eye of Gruumsh, 4 orc berserkers (Level 5, 1150 XP)1 goblin underboss, 2 goblin skullcleavers, 5 goblin warriors (Level 5, 1150 XP)1 hippogriff dreadnought, 1 warforged captain, 3 warforged soldiers (Level 5, 1150 XP)2 evistros, 1 human hexer, 2 runespiral demons (Level 5, 1200 XP)1 half-elf bandit captain, 2 human berserkers, 1 kenku assassin, 1 kenku wing mage (Level 5, 1200 XP)1 young black dragon, 2 dark creepers (Level 5, 1225 XP)

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Encounter Groups Levels 6-101 bugbear strangler, 2 goblin skullcleavers, 1 hobgoblin warcaster, 1 cave bear (Level 6, 1200 XP)2 griffons, 2 eladrin fey knights (Level 6, 1200 XP)2 bugbear wardancers, 2 bugbear warriors, 1 barghest battle lord (Level 6, 1200 XP)2 half-ore hunters, 1 human hexer, 2 wereboars (Level 6, 1200 XP)2 cave bears, 1 bugbear strangler (Level 6, 1250 XP)3 evistro demons, 2 gnoll claw fighters (Level 6, 1250 XP)4 evistro demons, 1 harpy (Level 6, 1250 XP)2 spined devils, 1 greenscale marsh mystic, 2 blackscale bruisers (Level 6, 1250 XP)3 gnoll marauders, 2 evistro demons (Level 6, 1250 XP)3 harpies, 2 spined devils (Level 6, 1250 XP)3 kobold dragonshields, 1 young black dragon (Level 6, 1250 XP)2 shadar-kai chainfighters, 2 shadar-kai gloomblades, 1 mad wraith (Level 6, 1250 XP)2 longtooth hunters, 1 werewolf, 2 dire wolves (Level 6, 1250 XP)1 mad wraith, 4 evistro demons (Level 6, 1250 XP)1 bullywug mud lord, 3 bullywug twitchers, 3 ettercap fang guards, 1 ettercap webspinner (Level 6, 1250 XP)1 gnoll demonic scourge, 1 gnoll fang of Yeenoghu, 3 gnaw demons (Level 6, 1250 XP)1 black pudding, 1 evistro, 6 rupture demons (Level 6, 1250 XP)2 blackscale bruiser lizardfolk, 1 greenscale marsh mystic lizardfolk, 2 rust monsters (Level 6, 1250 XP)2 dragonborn soldiers, 1 tiefling darkblade, 1 rage drake, 5 human lackeys (Level 6, 1275 XP)3 dust devils. 2 flamespikers, 1 geonid, 1 mud lasher (Level 6, 1275 XP)2 shadow hounds, 2 shadar-kai gloomblades, 1 shadar-kai witch (Level 6, 1300 XP)1 greenscale marsh mystic, 2 blackscale bruisers, 1 greenscale darter, 2 greenscale hunters (Level 6, 1300 XP)2 troglodyte maulers, 2 troglodyte impalers, 1 rage drake (Level 6, 1300 XP)2 deathpledged gnolls, 1 gnoll huntmaster, 4 witherlings (Level 6, 1300 XP)4 legion devil grunts, 2 tiefling heretics, 2 tiefling darkblades (Level 6, 1350 XP)4 halfling prowlers, 2 human berserkers (Level 6, 1350 XP)1 orc eye of Gruumsh, 2 orc berserkers, 4 orc warriors, 2 dire wolves (Level 6, 1350 XP)1 barghest battle lord, 2 barghest savagers, 2 bugbear stranglers, 1 hobgoblin commander (Level 6, 1350 XP)1 hobgoblin fleshcarver, 3 hobgoblin soldiers, 2 dire wolves (Level 6, 1350 XP)2 half-ore hunters, 8 human lackeys, 1 human slaver (Level 6, 1350 XP)2 darkmantle envelopers, 2 duergar shock troopers, 1 duergar theurge (Level 6, 1400 XP)2 half-ore hunters, 1 human hexer, 4 human berserkers (Level 6, 1400 XP)2 frost hawks, 1 ore bloodrager, 1 ore eye of Gruumsh (Level 6, 1400 XP)2 human javelin dancers, 1 human slaver, 3 krenshar blood slayers (Level 6, 1450 XP)3 bonecrusher skeletons, 1 ore eye of Gruumsh, 1 zombie hulk (Level 6, 1450 XP)1 macetail behemoth, 1 troglodyte curse chanter, 2 troglodyte maulers, 1 troglodyte impaler (Level 7, 1450 XP)1 otyugh, 2 troglodyte maulers, 1 troglodyte curse chanter, 1 troglodyte impaler (Level 7, 1450 XP)2 carrion crawlers, 3 otyughs (Level 7, 1500 XP)1 young green dragon, 2 kobold skyblades, 1 kobold wyrmpriest (Level 7, 1500 XP)

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4 bugbear warriors, 1 oni night haunter (Level 7, 1500 XP)1 hobgoblin commander, 1 hobgoblin warcaster, 5 hobgoblin soldiers, 1 worg (Level 7, 1500 XP)2 otyughs, 3 carrion crawlers (Level 7, 1500 XP)2 dire stirges, 2 bonecrusher skeletons, 1 bloodweb spider swarm (Level 7, 1500 XP)2 troglodyte impalers, 3 gricks (Level 7, 1500 XP)2 death shards, 1 bloodseep demon, 2 evistros (Level 7, 1500 XP)1 abyssal marauder, 1 berserker prelate of Demogorgon, 2 shrieking cultists of Demogorgon, 1 tiefling darkblade 2 barlguras, 1 bloodseep demon, 2 evistros (Level 7, 1500 XP)4 flamespikers, 1 imp, 2 magma hurlers, 1 tiefling heretic (Level 7, 1500 XP)1 half-elf bandit captain, 2 halfling prowlers, 6 human bandits (Level 7, 1500 XP)1 cacklefiend hyena, 1 human hexer, 1 human knife fighter, 4 human lackeys (Level 7, 1500 XP)1 macetail behemoth, 2 ogre savages, 2 tigers (Level 7, 1500 XP)1 warforged anvilpriest, 1 warforged resounder, 3 warforged savages (Level 7, 1500 XP)1 gnoll demonic scourge, 2 gnoll claw fighters, 2 gnoll huntmasters, 1 cacklefiend hyena (Level 7, 1550 XP)1 sahuagin priest, 4 sahuagin raiders, 5 vampire spawn (Level 7, 1600 XP)3 dwarf hammerers, 1 young iron dragon (Level 7, 1600 XP)1 fang ofYeenoghu, 3 gnoll gorgers, 1 beholder gauth (Level 7, 1600 XP)2 horned drakes, 1 troglodyte impaler, 3 troglodyte thrashers (Level 7, 1600 XP)1 owlbear, 2 satyr rakes, 1 satyr piper (Level 7, 1650 XP)1 doom flayer, 2 troglodyte thrashers, 2 abyssal marauders, 1 gnaw demon (Level 7, 1650 XP)2 barlguras, 2 neldrazus, 1 tiefling heretic (Level 7, 1650 XP)2 eladrin fey knights, 3 phase spiders (Level 7, 1650 XP)1 bloodseep demon, 8 dretches, 2 gnaw demons (Level 7, 1700 XP)3 human cavaliers, 1 human noble, 4 warhorses (Level 7, 1700 XP)2 oni devourers, 1 oni night haunter, 1 troll (Level 7, 1700 XP)1 satyr piper, 3 satyr rakes, 1 displacer beast (Level 8, 1650 XP)1 tiefling heretic, 1 tiefling darkblade, 2 cambion hellswords, 1 succubus (Level 8, 1650 XP)2 angels of valor, 1 shadar-kai warrior, 1 doppelganger assassin, 1 shadar-kai witch (Level 8, 1700 XP)3 troglodyte maulers, 2 troglodyte impalers, 1 troglodyte curse chanter (Level 8, 1700 XP)1 flameskull, 2 mummy guardians, 1 oni night haunter (Level 8, 1750 XP)2 trap haunts, 2 flameskulls, 1 flame jet trap (Level 8, 1750 XP)1 bloodfire harpy, 3 gnoll marauders, 2 cacklefiend hyenas (Level 8, 1750 XP)2 mummy guardians, 2 rot scarab swarms, 1 flameskull (Level 8, 1750 XP)1 oni night haunter, 3 ogre savages (Level 8, 1750 XP)1 shadar-kair witch, 1 shadar-kai warrior, 2 rot scarab swarm, 1 spectral panther (Level 8, 1750 XP)1 crushgrip constrictor, 1 snaketongue assassin, 2 snaketongue warriors, 4 snaketongue initiates (Level 8, 1750 X2 zombie hulks, 2 rot scarab swarms, 1 oni night haunter (Level 8, 1750 XP)2 black puddings, 1 darkmantle enveloper (Level 8, 1750 XP)1 dweomer eater, 1 spriggan witherer, 2 young rust monster swarms (Level 8, 1750 XP)4 cambion hellswords, 1 succubus (Level 8, 1800 XP)3 genasi skyspies, 3 hippogriff dreadmounts, 1 shardstorm vortex (Level 8, 1800 XP)2 cambion hellswords, 1 fang ofYeenoghu, 8 witherling rabble (Level 8, 1800 XP)2 dryads, 1 vine horror spellfiend, 2 wood woads (Level 8, 1800 XP)2 harpies, 1 sahuagin priest, 3 sahuagin raiders (Level 8, 1850 XP)1 ogre savage, 1 orc eye of Gruumsh, 8 orc warriors, 2 dire boars (Level 8, 1850 XP)

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3 hippogriffs, 1 young copper dragon (Level 8, 1850 XP)1 gnome entropist, 2 gnome wolverines, 2 spriggan giantsouls (Level 8, 1850 XP)1 grick alpha, 3 gricks, 2 dire stirges (Level 8, 1900 XP)2 vine horror spellfiends, 1 bog hag, 2 trolls (Level 8, 1900 XP)1 death shard, 3 flux slaads, 2 slaad tadpoles (Level 8, 1950 XP)1 shambling mound, 1 vine horror spellfiend, 2 vine horrors, 2 dryads (Level 9, 1900 XP)2 destrachans, 2 foulspawn berserkers, 1 foulspawn grue (Level 9, 1950 XP)1 dryad, 1 eladrin twilight encanter, 4 eladrin fey knights (Level 9, 1950 XP)2 iron cobras, 2 snaketongue warriors, 1 snaketongue assassin (Level 9, 1950 XP)1 bulette, 3 trolls (Level 9, 2000 XP)1 barluga demon, 2 gnoll claw fighters, 3 gnoll marauders, 2 gnoll huntmasters (Level 9, 2000 XP)1 succubus, 2 snaketongue assassins, 2 crushgrip constrictors (Level 9, 2000 XP)2 howling hags, 2 gnoll demonic scourges, 2 barlgura demons (Level 9, 2000 XP)1 oni night haunter, 4 orc berserkers, 6 orc warriors (Level 9, 2000 XP)2 shadow panthers, 1 dark stalker, 2 shadar-kai warriors (Level 9, 2000 XP)3 trolls, 2 destrachans (Level 9, 2000 XP)1 snaketongue celebrant, 1 snaketongue warrior, 9 snaketongue initiates, 1 flame snake (Level 9, 2025 XP)1 hobgoblin hand of Bane, 12 hobgoblin warriors, 1 macetail behemoth (Level 9, 2050 XP)1 human pirate captain, 3 human pirates, 1 human slaver (Level 9, 2050 XP)1 cacklefiend hyena, 1 gnoll demonic scourge, 3 gnoll claw fighters, 1 needle demon (Level 9, 2100 XP)3 shardstorm vortices, 4 shardstorm vortex funnelclouds, 1 windstriker (Level 9, 2100 XP)1 galeb duhr rockcaller, 3 goliath guardians, 1 goliath sunspeaker (Level 9, 2100 XP)4 half-ore scarthanes, 1 orc chieftain, 1 ore eye of Gruumsh (Level 9, 2100 XP)2 spriggan powries, 2 spriggan thorns, 2 will-o'-wisps (Level 9, 2100 XP)1 orc chieftain, 5 orc warriors, 1 dire boar, 2 ogre skirmishers (Level 9, 2150 XP)2 quickling runners, 1 eladrin twilight encanter, 1 feymire crocodile (Level 9, 2150 XP)2 flame snakes, 1 troglodyte curse chanter, 2 troglodyte mauler, 1 magma strider (Level 9, 2150 XP)1 eladrin twilight incanter, 1 shambling mound, 2 spriggan giantsouls, 2 spriggan witherers (Level 9, 2150 XP)1 gnome entropist, 1 satyr piper, 1 shambling mound, 3 wood woads (Level 9, 2150 XP)4 werewolves, 4 dire wolves (Level 9, 2200 XP)1 sahuagin baron, 2 sahuagin priests, 8 sahuagin guards (Level 9, 2200 XP)2 greenvise vines, 1 spectral panther, 3 quickling runners (Level 9, 2200 XP)3 dire tigers, 1 weretiger (Level 9, 2250 XP)3 gargoyles, 1 gibbering mouther, 2 galeb duhr earthbreakers (Level 9, 2400 XP)1 deathpriest of Orcus, 4 crimson acolytes, 2 battle wights (Level 9, 2400 XP)2 grick alphas, 1 gibbering mouther, 2 foulspawn berserkers, 1 foulspawn mangler (Level 9, 2450 XP)2 eladrin twilight incanters, 1 young silver dragon (Level 10, 2100 XP)1 duergar fleshtearer, 4 duergar shock troopers, 2 xorns (Level 10, 2400 XP)2 chuuls, 1 feymire crocodile, 1 bog hag (Level 10, 2500 XP)2 skull lords, 3 skeletal tomb guardians (Level 10, 2500 XP)3 worgs, 2 razorclaw stalkers, 1 oni night haunter (Level 10, 2500 XP)2 wyverns, 1 venom-eye basilisk, 1 ettin marauder (Level 10, 2500 XP)1 behir bolter whelp, 3 bugbear wardancers (Level 10, 2500 XP)1 ettin marauder, 1 venom-eye basilisk, 3 barlgura demons (Level 10, 2550 XP)1 bog hag, 1 vemon-eye basilisk, 2 shambling mounds, 2 trolls (Level 10, 2600 XP)

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1 ogre warhulk, 2 ogre savages, 2 ogre skirmishers (Level 10, 2600 XP)3 gnome entropists, 2 phase spiders, 1 satyr piper, 1 will-o'-wisp (Level 10, 2600 XP)2 orc bloodragers, 1 bloodspike behemoth, 1 ogre skirmisher, 1 oni night haunter (Level 10, 2650 XP)3 eladrin bladesingers, 1 eladrin twilight incanter, 1 will-o'-wisp (Level 10, 2650 XP)1 troglodyte curse chanter, 2 troglodyte deepscourges, 3 scytheclaw drakes (Level 10, 2650 XP)1 oni mage, 4 ogre thugs, 2 ogre skirmishers, 1 troll (Level 10, 2700 XP)2 angels of valor, 1 young gold dragon (Level 10, 2700 XP)2 genasi fireblades, 2 genasi stoneshields, 1 magma strider (Level 10, 2700 XP)2 fleshtearer sharks, 1 sahuagin baron, 2 sahuagin priests (Level 10, 2700 XP)2 ice trolls, 1 manticore, 2 worg (Level 10, 2800 XP)2 gibbering mouthers, 1 foulspawn seer, 2 foulspawn berserkers, 1 chuul (Level 10, 2900 XP)1 battle wight commander, 4 battle wights, 1 shadar-kai witch, 2 shadar-kai chainfighters (Level 10, 2900 XP)1 wailing ghost, 4 bloodbat swarms (Level 10, 3500 XP)

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Encounter Groups Levels 11-151 galeb duhr rockcaller, 4 gargoyles, 1 bulette (Level 11, 3000 XP)1 manticore, 1 galeb duhr rockcaller, 4 ogre savages (Level 11, 3000 XP)1 spirit devourer, 1 vampire lord, 5 vampire spawn bloodhunters (Level 11, 3025 XP)1 dire bear, 1 ettin spirit-talker, 3 ogre thugs (Level 11, 3050 XP)1 foulspawn seer, 2 foulspawn berserkers, 3 foulspawn grues, 1 grell (Level 11, 3050 XP)1 medusa archer, 1 venom-eye basilisk, 5 snaketongue zealots, 2 snaketongue warriors (Level 11, 3075 XP)2 chain devils, 4 legion devil hellguards, 1 snaketongue celebrant, 4 snaketongue zealots (Level 11, 3100 XP)1 grell philosopher, 2 grells, 4 troglodyte warriors (Level 11, 3100 XP)1 yuan-ti abomination, 1 yuan-ti malison sharp-eye, 4 snaketongue zealots, 1 snaketongue assassin (Level 11, 3100 XP)1 balhannoth, 2 troglodyte temple champions, 4 troglodyte warriors (Level 11, 3100 XP)4 angel of valor cohorts, 2 stone-eye basilisks, 1 snaketongue celebrant, 6 snaketongue zealots (Level 11, 3200 XP)4 barluga demons, 2 minotaur warriors, 1 minotaur cabalist (Level 11, 3200 XP)2 mezzodemons, 2 drow warriors, 1 drown arachnomancer (Level 11, 3200 XP)1 adult white dragon, 1 galeb duhr rockcaller, 2 galeb duhr earthbreakers (Level 11, 3200 XP)1 eidolon, 4 githzerai cenobites (Level 11, 3200 XP)2 blade spiders, 2 bloodweb spider swarms, 1 drow blademaster (Level 11, 3200 XP)8 troglodyte warriors, 3 drow warriors (Level 11, 3200 XP)3 crimson acolytes, 1 deathpriest of Orcus, 1 tomb spider, 2 battle wights (Level 11, 3300 XP)2 venom-eye basilisks, 4 mezzodemons (Level 11, 3400 XP)1 duergar blasphemer, 2 duergar fleshtearers, 1 slaughterstone slicer (Level 11, 3400 XP)1 firelasher elemental, 1 snaketongue celebrant, 4 snaketongue zealots, 2 snaketongue assassins, 2 flame snakes (Level 11, 3500 XP)1 drow arachnomancer, 3 mezzodemons, 1 needle demon (Level 12, 3300 XP)1 berbalang, 1 gibbering mouther, 1 skeletal tomb guardian (Level 12, 3500 XP)1 redspawn firebelcher, 4 githyanki warriors (Level 12, 3500 XP)3 githyanki warriors, 2 redspawn firebelchers (Level 12, 3500 XP)3 kuo-toa marauders, 1 foulspawn hulk (Level 12, 3500 XP)1 guardian naga, 2 fire archon emberguards, 1 stone-eye basilisk (Level 12, 3500 XP)3 stirge swarms, 2 flesh golems (Level 12, 3500 XP)1 dusk unicorn, 3 banshrae warriors (Level 12, 3500 XP)1 human pirate captain, 2 windfiend furies, 2 water archon shoal reavers (Level 12, 3500 XP)1 eladrin bladesinger, 2 weretigers, 1 will-o'-wisp (Level 12, 3500 XP)1 skull lord, 2 zombie hulks, 1 vampire lord, 9 vampire spawn bloodhunters (Level 12, 3525 XP)3 erinyes, 2 chain devils, 5 legion devil hellguards (Level 12, 3550 XP)2 fire archon emberguards, 1 beholder eye of flame, 1 firelasher elemental (Level 12, 3600 XP)1 drider fanglord, 1 drow arachnomancer, 3 drow warriors (Level 12, 3600 XP)1 lamia, 2 mezzodemons, 4 cyclops guards (Level 12, 3600 XP)2 stone-eye basilisks, 1 feygrove choker, 1 briar witch dryad (Level 12, 3700 XP)2 rockfist smashers, 2 stormstone furies, 1 windfiend fury (Level 12, 3700 XP)1 briar witch dryad, 1 phoelarch warrior, 4 snaketongue zealots (Level 12, 3700 XP)

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1 troglodyte curse chanter, 2 troglodyte deepscourges, 4 troglodyte thrashers, 8 troglodyte warriors (Level 12, 3750 XP)4 cyclops guards, 2 drow warriors, 1 drow blademaster (Level 12, 3800 XP)2 gorechain devils, 1 skeleton tomb guardian, 1 skull lord (Level 12, 3800 XP)3 bladerager trolls, 1 duergar blasphemer, 1 duergar hellcaller (Level 12, 3800 XP)1 vampire lord, 1 battle wight commander, 3 battle wights, 6 vampire spawn bloodhunters (Level 12, 3850 XP)2 banshrae dartswarmers, 1 banshrae warrior, 1 ettin spirit-talker, 1 earth gorgon (Level 12, 3900 XP)3 githzerai cenobites, 1 guardian naga, 1 firelasher elemental (Level 12, 3900 XP)1 oni overlord, 3 minotaur warriors, 2 scytheclaw drakes (Level 12, 3900 XP)1 minotaur cabalist, 3 minotaur warriors, 2 vrock demons (Level 13, 3900 XP)1 nightmare, 1 battle wight commander, 6 battle wights (Level 13, 3900 XP)1 balhannoth, 3 grimlock berserkers (Level 13, 4000 XP)1 beholder eye of flame, 3 hill giants (Level 13, 4000 XP)2 vrock demons, 1 briar witch dryad, 1 hill giant (Level 13, 4000 XP)3 bearded devils, 2 yuan-ti malison sharp-eyes (Level 13, 4000 XP)2 viscera devourers, 1 drow arachnomancer, 3 drow warriors (Level 13, 4000 XP)1 displacer beast packlord, 2 displacer beasts, 1 dryad briar witch (Level 13, 4000 XP)1 eidolon, 2 grimlock berserkers, 1 medusa warrior (Level 13, 4000 XP)3 hill giants, 1 displacer beast packlord (Level 13, 4000 XP)3 hook horrors, 1 balhannoth (Level 13, 4000 XP)1 hook horror, 2 grimlock berserkers, 1 beholder eye of flame (Level 13, 4000 XP)3 magma brutes, 1 beholder eye of flame (Level 13, 4000 XP)2 hellstinger scorpions, 2 chain devils, 8 legion devil hellguards (Level 13, 4000 XP)2 umber hulks, 2 drow warriors (Level 13, 4000 XP)1 beholder eye of frost, 1 oni mage, 2 wyverns (Level 13, 4000 XP)2 bearded devils, 4 legion devil hellguards, 1 withering devil, 1 yuan-ti malison sharp-eyes (Level 13, 4000 XP)1 adult iron dragon, 2 minotaur warriors (Level 13, 4000 XP)4 Lolthbound goblin slaves, 1 drow priest, 2 blade spiders, 2 drow warriors (Level 13, 4100 XP)1 balhannoth, 2 kuo-toa marauders, 2 kuo-toa harpooners (Level 13, 4200 XP)2 flesh golems, 1 lamia (Level 13, 4200 XP)2 grimlock berserkers, 2 hook horrors, 1 mind flayer infiltrator (Level 13, 4200 XP)2 manticores, 2 hill giants, 4 ogre thugs (Level 13, 4200 XP)2 nightmares, 1 medusa warrior, 1 medusa archer (Level 13, 4200 XP)2 cyclops crushers, 2 eladrin bladesingers, 1 firbolg moon seer (Level 13, 4200 XP)2 battle wight commanders, 1 beholder eye of flame, 1 herald of Hadar (Level 13, 4200 XP)1 werewolf pack lord, 3 werewolves, 4 worgs (Level 13, 4250 XP)1 adult black dragon, 2 trolls, 1 bog hag (Level 13, 4300 XP)3 dragonborn raiders, 1 redspawn firebelchers, 1 ogre warhulk (Level 13, 4300 XP)2 centaur hunters, 2 firbolg hounders, 1 firbolg hunter, 1 firbolg moon seer (Level 13, 4300 XP)4 githyanki warriors, 2 githyanki mindslicers (Level 13, 4400 XP)1 bodak skulk, 2 shadar-kai dawnkillers, 1 shadar-kai painbearer (Level 13, 4600 XP)2 erinyes, 5 legion devil hellguards, 2 misfortune devils (Level 13, 4750 XP)3 neogi slavers, 1 neogi spawn swarm, 2 umber hulks (Level 13, 4800 XP)2 hook horrors, 1 maw of Acamar, 2 mind flayer infiltrators (Level 13, 4800 XP)1 drow arachnomancer, 2 drow warriors, 1 mezzodemon, 5 grimlock minions, 2 blade spiders (Level 13, 4850 XP)1 adult green dragon, 2 banshrae warriors (Level 13, 4900 XP)

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3 abyssal eviscerators, 1 arctide runespiral demon, 1 immolith (Level 13, 4900 XP)1 mind flayer infiltrator, 1 drider fanglord, 1 drow blademaster, 2 drow warriors (Level 14, 4800 XP)1 roc, 2 hill giants, 2 galeb duhr rockcallers (Level 14, 4800 XP)2 salamander firetails, 3 fire archon emberguards, 1 redspawn firebelcher (Level 14, 4800 XP)2 azer footsoldiers, 2 salamander lancers, 1 salamander firetail (Level 14, 5000 XP)2 boneclaws, 1 lich, 1 shield guardian (Level 14, 5000 XP)2 drider fanglords, 1 drider shadowspinner, 1 demonweb terror (Level 14, 5000 XP)1 githzerai mindmage, 1 githzerai zerth, 4 githzerai cenobites (Level 14, 5000 XP)2 helmed horrors, 1 mummy lord, 3 firelashers (Level 14, 5000 XP)1 fen hydra, 3 bog hags (Level 14, 5000 XP)1 medusa warrior, 2 grimlock berserkers, 4 grimlock minions, 2 gargoyles (Level 14, 5000 XP)1 winterclaw owlbear, 3 cyclops ramblers (Level 14, 5000 XP)1 roper, 1 mind flayer infiltrator, 2 war trolls (Level 14, 5000 XP)1 beholder eye of frost, 1 chillfire destroyer, 2 winter wolves (Level 14, 5000 XP)5 horde ghouls, 3 bloodbat swarms, 1 lich (Level 14, 5100 XP)2 angels of protection, 1 runecarved eidolon, 3 dragonborn raiders (Level 14, 5200 XP)1 shield guardian, 1 githzerai mindmage, 4 gray slaads (Level 14, 5200 XP)1 roper, 1 drow arachnomancer, 4 drow warriors (Level 14, 5200 XP)1 earth archon ground rager, 1 earth archon seismic striker, 2 fire archon emberguards, 1 ice archon hailscourge (Level 14, 5200 XP)1 aboleth slime mage, 3 water archon shoal reavers, 1 water archon waveshaper (Level 14, 5200 XP)1 bristle spider, 1 drow blademaster, 1 drow priest (Level 14, 5200 XP)1 warthorn battlebriar, 2 cyclops ramblers, 3 hill giants (Level 14, 5400 XP)1 mind flayer infiltrator, 2 nothic cacklers, 2 war trolls (Level 14, 5400 XP)1 shadar-kai blacksoul, 2 shadar-kai gloom lords, 2 shadar-kai painbearers (Level 14, 5400 XP)1 couatl star serpent, 3 deva knights-errant, 1 phoelarch warrior (Level 14, 5600 XP)1 adult copper dragon, 2 dragonborn raiders (Level 14, 5600 XP)1 immolith demon, 2 vrock demons, 4 mezzomemons, 6 horde ghouls (Level 14, 5800 XP)1 drakkoth rager, 2 drakkoth venomshots, 1 viscera devourer (Level 14, 5900 XP)1 salamander noble, 1 salamander firetail, 3 azer ragers (Level 15, 5800 XP)1 angel of battle, 2 angels of protection, 8 angel of valor veterans (Level 15, 6000 XP)2 chimeras, 2 hill giants (Level 15, 6000 XP)1 drow priestess, 1 drow blademaster, 1 umber hulk, 3 drow warriors (Level 15, 6000 XP)2 salamander lancers, 1 beholder eye of flame, 6 azer warriors (Level 15, 6000 XP)2 shadow snakes, 1 yuan-ti malison incanter, 2 yuan-ti abominations (Level 15, 6000 XP)1 sphinx, 1 battle guardian, 2 helmed horrors (Level 15, 6000 XP)5 ghost legionnaires, 1 human lich wizard (Level 15, 6000 XP)6 azer warriors, 2 azer ragers, 1 immolith demon (Level 15, 6050 XP)1 mummy lord, 3 yuan-ti malison sharp-eye, 1 yuan-ti abomination, 6 snaketongue zealots (Level 15, 6050 XP)3 githyanki warriors, 1 githyanki mindslicer, 1 githyanki gish, 1 nightmare (Level 15, 6100 XP)5 kuo-toa guards, 2 kuo-toa harpooners, 1 neogi great old master, 2 neogi slavers (Level 15, 6150 XP)1 destrachan far voice, 2 drider fanglords, 1 drow priestess, 3 drow warriors (Level 15, 6200 XP)1 demonweb terror, 1 drow arachnomancer, 2 drider fanglords, 3 drow warriors (Level 15, 6200 XP)1 destrachan far voice, 1 troll vinespeaker, 4 war trolls (Level 15, 6200 XP)1 chimera, 1 azer taskmaster, 6 azer warriors (Level 15, 6400 XP)1 adult blue dragon, 3 dragonborn raiders (Level 15, 6400 XP)

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2 rakshasa archers, 2 rakshasa warriors, 2 hellstinger scorpions (Level 15, 6400 XP)2 gray slaads, 2 red slaads, 2 destrachan far voices (Level 15, 6400 XP)1 adult adamantine dragon, 2 banshrae warriors (Level 15, 6400 XP)2 chillfire destroyers, 1 tempest wisp, 1 beholder eye of flame, 4 salamander firetails (Level 15, 6400 XP)3 stone giants, 1 stone giant runecarver, 1 nabassu gargoyle (Level 15, 6400 XP)1 shadow snake, 3 yuan-ti abominations, 1 yuan-ti malison incanter, 1 withering devil (Level 15, 6600 XP)1 drow arachnomancer, 1 drow blademaster, 1 fomorian ghost shaman, 8 Lolthbound goblin slaves (Level 15, 6600 XP)2 salamander archers, 2 azer foot soldiers, 1 chimera (Level 15, 6800 XP)

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Encounter Groups Levels 16-201 yuan-ti malison disciple of Zehir, 2 yuan-ti malison incanters, 2 shadow snakes (Level 16, 6800 XP)1 blackspawn gloomweb, 4 kuo-toa guards, 4 kuo-toa monitors, 1 kuo-toa whip (Level 16, 7000 XP)1 bone naga, 3 shadow snakes (Level 16, 7000 XP)1 bone devil, 1 misfortune devil, 3 shocktroop devils (Level 16, 7000 XP)2 war trolls, 1 drow priest, 1 drow blademaster, 1 night hag, 5 grimlock minions (Level 16, 7050 XP)1 immolith, 1 pod demon, 4 podspawn, 2 red slaads (Level 16, 7200 XP)3 drakkoth ambushers, 2 drakkoth venomshots, 1 roc (Level 16, 7200 XP)3 abyssal ghouls, 1 death knight (Level 16, 7400 XP)1 human death knight, 2 abyssal ghouls, 2 sword wraiths (Level 16, 7600 XP)1 bone devil, 5 bearded devils, 1 cambion hellfire magus (Level 16, 7600 XP)2 drow arachnomancers, 1 drow blademaster, 1 drow priest, 2 yochlol tempters (Level 16, 7600 XP)2 nothic cacklers, 2 savage minotaurs, 1 sphinx mystery (Level 16, 7600 XP)1 minotaur cabalist, 1 razor hydra (Level 16, 7800 XP)1 rakshasa assassin, 1 yuan-ti malison disciple of Zehir, 2 yuan-ti malison incanters, 2 yuan-ti abominations (Level 17, 7600 XP)1 rakshasa noble, 1 rakshasa assassin, 3 rakshasa warriors (Level 17, 7600 XP)4 sword wraiths, 1 immolith demon (Level 17, 7600 XP)1 earth titan, 2 hill giants, 2 war trolls, 4 ogre bludgeoneers (Level 17, 7800 XP)1 azer taskmaster, 1 azer beastlord, 8 azer warriors, 1 firebred hell hound (Level 17, 8000 XP)2 cyclops battleweavers, 2 thunderfury boars, 1 fomorian warrior (Level 17, 8000 XP)1 cyclops storm shaman, 2 cyclops battleweavers, 1 chimera (Level 17, 8000 XP)2 firebred hell hounds, 2 azer beastlords, 1 azer taskmaster (Level 17, 8000 XP)1 adult silver dragon, 2 deva zealots (Level 17, 8000 XP)1 behir, 1 medusa shroud of zehir, 1 yuan-ti malison incanter (Level 17, 8200 XP)1 prismatic shard, 3 blue slaads, 1 green slaad (Level 17, 8200 XP)2 salamander nobles, 1 adult red dragon (Level 17, 8400 XP)2 guulvorgs, 2 cyclops hewers (Level 17, 8400 XP)2 blue slaads, 1 green slaad, 8 slaad spawns (Level 17, 8400 XP)2 medusa shrouds of Zehir, 1 yuan-ti malison disciple of Zehir3 yuan-ti abominations (Level 17, 8600 XP)2 fire giants, 1 fire giant forgecaller, 1 azer beastlord, 2 firebred hell hounds (Level 17, 9200 XP)2 frost giants, 2 Nyfellar mammoths, 1 rimefire griffon (Level 17, 9200 XP)2 cyclops hewer, 2 cyclops impalers, 1 fomorian painbringer (Level 17, 9600 XP)1 ambush vine, 1 lingerer fell incanter, 1 lingerer knight (Level 17, 9600 XP)1 aboleth slime mage, 2 aboleth lashers, 9 kuo-toa guards (Level 17, 9750 XP)2 mummy lords, 2 rakshasa warriors, 1 sphinx (Level 18, 8400 XP)1 rakshasa noble, 2 rakshasa warriors, 2 cambion hellfire magi, 2 shadow snakes (Level 18, 9600 XP)1 purple worm, 2 savage minotaurs (Level 18, 9800 XP)2 bodak reavers, 1 cambion hellfire magus, 2 slaughter wights (Level 18, 10000 XP)1 adult red dragon, 1 githyanki gish, 2 githyanki mindslicers (Level 18, 10000 XP)1 rockfire dreadnought, 2 fire giants, 1 mind flayer mastermind (Level 18, 10000 XP)

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2 savage minotaurs, 1 rakshasa noble, 3 rakshasa assassins (Level 18, 10000 XP)2 aboleth lashers, 1 death hag, 2 nothic mindblights (Level 18, 10000 XP)1 gibbering abomination, 2 nabassu gargoyles, 1 aboleth lasher, 7 kuo-toa guards (Level 18, 10050 XP)1 mind flayer mastermind, 1 mind flayer infiltrator, 3 grimlock followers, 2 war trolls (Level 18, 10114 XP)1 aboleth overseer, 1 nabassu gargoyle, 1 savage minotaur, 8 aboleth servitors (Level 18, 10200 XP)2 slaughter wights, 3 abyssal ghouls, 1 nabassu gargoyle (Level 18, 10200 XP)1 aboleth lasher, 4 aboleth servitors, 1 aboleth slime mage, 2 kazriths (Level 18, 10200 XP)2 cambion hellfire magi, 1 rakshasa noble, 2 rockfire dreadnoughts (Level 18, 10400 XP)1 cambion hellfire magus, 1 earth archon ground rager, 3 earth archon seismic strikers, 2 earth archon rumblers (Level 18, 10400 XP)2 storm archon squallshields, 2 storm archon lightning walkers, 1 storm archon tempest weaver (Level 18, 10400 XP)2 eldritch giants, 1 nothic mindblight, 2 slaughterstone eviscerators (Level 18, 10400 XP)3 eldritch giants, 1 prismatic chaos shard, 2 blue slaads (Level 18, 10600 XP)2 ice archon hailscourges, 1 elder white dragon (Level 18, 10800 XP)2 kuo-toa monitors, 4 kuo-toa guards, 1 aboleth overseer, 8 aboleth servitors (Level 18, 11000 XP)2 stone titans, 1 azer taskmaster, 4 azer warriors (Level 18, 11200 XP)1 frost giant, 1 remorhaz, 1 rime hound (Level 18, 11200 XP)2 fire archon blazesteels, 1 ice archon frostshaper, 2 storm archon lightning walkers (Level 18, 11600 XP)2 lingerer knights, 1 lingerer fell incanter, 1 bralani of autumn winds (Level 18, 11600 XP)1 goristro demon, 2 savage minotaurs, 3 abyssal ghouls (Level 18, 11800 XP)1 bodak skulk, 1 gray render, 2 guulvorg worgs (Level 18, 11800 XP)1 mordant hydra, 1 gibbering abomination (Level 19, 12000 XP)1 black slaad, 2 rockfire dreadnoughts, 1 fire giant forgecaller, 2 firebred hell hounds (Level 19, 12000 XP)1 blackroot treant, 2 slaughter wights, 2 sword wraiths (Level 19, 12000 XP)1 fell troll, 2 enormous carrion crawlers (Level 19, 12000 XP)1 fang titan drake, 2 fire giants, 2 fire giant forgecallers (Level 19, 12000 XP)2 frost giants, 1 frost giant ice shaper, 1 remorhaz (Level 19, 12000 XP)1 adult gold dragon, 3 savage minotaurs (Level 19, 12200 XP)10 abolethic skums, 2 aboleth lashers, 1 aboleth overseer (Level 19, 12200 XP)1 phoenix, 2 fire archon bladesteels, 1 fire archon ash disciple (Level 19, 12400 XP)1 cambion hellfire magus, 1 steel predator, 1 warforged titan (Level 19, 12400 XP)2 genasi elemental dervishes, 1 storm archon squallshield, 1 storm archon tempest weaver (Level 19, 12800 XP)1 ice archon frostshaper, 2 ice archon rimehammer, 2 rimefire gryphons (Level 19, 13200 XP)1 goristro, 2 human diabolists, 1 human mystagogue (Level 19, 13200 XP)2 angels of vengeance, 5 angel of valor legionnaires (Level 19, 13600 XP)2 ice devils, 2 cambion hellfire magi, 2 nabassu gargoyles (Level 19, 13600 XP)1 fomorian warrior, 1 fomorian painbringer, 1 cyclops battleweaver, 3 cyclops hewers (Level 19, 13800 XP)1 nightwalker, 4 bodak reavers (Level 20, 13600 XP)1 bebilith, 3 drider shadowspinners, 1 drow priest (Level 20, 14200 XP)1 dracolich, 2 yuan-ti malison incanters, 2 yuan-ti abominations (Level 20, 14400 XP)1 dire bulette, 1 gray render, 3 nabassu gargoyles (Level 20, 14800 XP)4 wild hunt hounds, 1 bralani of autumn winds (Level 20, 15200 XP)2 couatl cloud serpents, 2 marut executioners, 1 marut prosecutor (Level 20, 15500 XP)1 rimefire griffons, 1 ghaele of winter, 2 fire archon blazesteels, 2 ice archon rimehammers (Level 20, 15600 XP)

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Encounter Groups Levels 21-251 ghaele of winter, 4 wild hunt hounds (Level 21, 16000 XP)1 larva mage, 4 slaughter wights, 1 sword wraith (Level 21, 16000 XP)3 giant mummies, 1 dark naga (Level 21, 16000 XP)8 legion devil legionnaires, 2 ice devils, 1 war devil (Level 21, 16150 XP)1 fomorian butcher, 1 fomorian cackler, 1 fomorian painbringer (Level 21, 16300 XP)3 bodak reavers, 1 dark naga, 1 nothic eye of Vecna (Level 21, 16550 XP)1 half-elf baleful thaumaturge, 1 human dread assassin, 1 human insane noble (Level 21, 16650 XP)5 abyssal ghoul myrmidons, 1 larva mage, 1 death giant (Level 21, 16925 XP)2 ice archon frostshapers, 1 efreet flamestriders, 1 fire titan (Level 21, 17100 XP)1 goristro, 3 nycademons, 1 rot harbinger (Level 21, 17250 XP)1 djinn vizier, 2 marut castigators, 2 marut executioners (Level 21, 17500 XP)2 steel predators, 2 marut castigators (Level 21, 17600 XP)2 rot harbingers, 1 deathpriest heirophant, 3 slaughterwights (Level 21, 18000 XP)2 frost titans, 2 ice archon frostshapers, 1 ice archon rimehammer (Level 21, 19200 XP)1 war devil, 1 ice devil, 2 bone devils, 12 legion devil legionnaires (Level 21, 19750 XP)1 chain golem, 1 dark naga, 1 iron golem (Level 21, 20300 XP)2 rot harbingers, 2 rot slingers, 1 voidsoul specter (Level 22, 19000 XP)1 yuan-ti anathema, 2 dark nagas (Level 22, 19200 XP)2 storm archon tempest weavers, 1 storm giant, 1 thunderhawk (Level 22, 20750 XP)2 death giants, 3 oni thunderers (Level 22, 20750 XP)1 fire titans, 2 fire giants, 2 fire archon ash disciples, 1 phoenix (Level 22, 20800 XP)2 hezrou demons, 1 deathpriest heirophant, 5 abyssal ghoul myrmidons (Level 22, 21075 XP)1 larva mage, 3 rot harbingers, 5 abyssal ghoul myrmidons (Level 22, 21175 XP)2 tormenting ghosts, 1 larva mage, 3 rot harbingers (Level 22, 21200 XP)1 nightwalker, 1 tormenting ghost, 3 death giants (Level 22, 21250 XP)1 astral stalker, 2 war devils, 6 legion devil legionnaries (Level 22, 21400 XP)2 thunderhawks, 2 bralanis of the autumn winds (Level 22, 21400 XP)1 angel of authority, 2 angels of vengeance, 6 angels of light (Level 22, 21400 XP)1 djinn stormsword, 2 djinn thunderers, 1 djinn windbow, 2 rimefire griffons (Level 22, 21400 XP)1 deathpriest heirophant, 5 abyssal ghoul myrmidons, 2 rot harbingers, 1 rot slinger (Level 22, 22525 XP)2 bluespawn godslayers, 1 storm giant (Level 22, 22650 XP)1 firbolg bloodbear, 2 firbolg ghostravens, 1 firbolg master of the Wild Hunt, 2 Wild Hunt hounds (Level 22, 22700 XP)2 assassin devils, 1 human diabolist, 2 war devils (Level 22, 23200 XP)1 fomorian blinder, 2 fomorian totemists, 3 fomorian warriors (Level 22, 23200 XP)2 efreet fireblades, 1 efreet flamestrider, 1 glabrezu demon (Level 22, 23600 XP)1 angel of supremacy, 8 angels oflight, 1 marut concordant (Level 22, 24550 XP)2 larva mages, 2 rockfire dreadnoughts, 8 grimlock followers (Level 22, 25100 XP)1 angel of retrieval, 2 angels of supremacy, 12 angel of valor legionnaires (Level 23, 21400 XP)1 marut concordant, 2 marut blademasters, 1 war devil, 8 legion devil legionnaires (Level 23, 25250 XP)

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3 blood fiends, 1 efreet cinderlords, 1 efreet flamestrider (Level 23, 25500 XP)1 chuul juggernaut, 3 blood fiends (Level 23, 25500 XP)1 glabrezu demon, 1 earthwind ravager, 2 blood fiends (Level 23, 25500 XP)1 centaur campaigner, 2 fell wyverns, 2 eladrin ghaeles of winter (Level 23, 25500 XP)2 eldritch titans, 2 nothic eyes of Vecna, 1 phoenix (Level 23, 25900 XP)1 efreet cinderlord, 3 blood fiends, 1 fire titan (Level 23, 26800 XP)2 marut castigators, 1 marut prosecutor, 3 rakshasa dread knights (Level 23, 27750 XP)1 marilith demon, 4 hezrou demons (Level 23, 28700 XP)1 elder red dragon, 2 fire archon ash disciples, 2 fire giants (Level 24, 30350 XP)3 angels of supremacy, 1 deva fallen star, 1 tormenting ghost (Level 24, 30350 XP)1 elder blue dragon, 2 thunderhawks (Level 24, 30600 XP)1 abyssal rotfiend, 1 glabrezu, 1 marilith (Level 24, 31300 XP)1 primordial colossus, 3 blood fiends, 1 voidsoul specter (Level 24, 32500 XP)2 rakshasa dread knights, 2 fell wyverns, 1 war devil (Level 24, 32500 XP)1 dragonborn death knight, 1 fell wyvern, 1 flameskull vizier, 6 abyssal ghoul myrmidons (Level 24, 33750 XP)1 death titan, 2 death giants, 1 voidsoul specter, 1 deathpriest heirophant (Level 24, 33800 XP)1 deathpriest heirophant, 3 blood fiends, 1 aspect of Orcus (Level 24, 33800 XP)1 iron golem juggernaut, 1 storm gorgon, 1 djinn skylord (Level 24, 34000 XP)1 aspect of Demogorgon, 2 glabrezus (Level 24, 34400 XP)1 beholder eye of chaos, 1 chaos hydra (Level 24, 34750 XP)3 dread wraiths, 1 death titan (Level 25, 35000 XP)Thrarak, 1 abyssal rotfiend, 2 nycademons (Level 25, 35300 XP)1 lich, 2 great flameskulls, 2 soulspike devourers (Level 25, 35400 XP)4 swordwings, 1 crownwing (Level 25, 37000 XP)1 efreet pyreslinger, 1 flameskull vizier, 1 marilith, 2 fire titans (Level 25, 37950 XP)1 eladrin lich wizard, 2 half-elf baleful thaumaturges, 2 slaughterstone hammerers (Level 25, 38200 XP)1 beholder eye of chaos, 1 oni thunderer, 3 slaughterstone hammerers (Level 25, 39150 XP)1 pit feind, 2 war devils, 2 astral stalkers, 1 marut concordant (Level 25, 42900 XP)

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Encounter Groups Levels 26-1 abyssal rotfiend, 1 marilith, 2 retrievers (Level 26, 43100 XP)1 primordial hydra, 2 earthwind ravagers (Level 26, 45100 XP)1 primordial colossus, 2 great flameskulls, 1 slaughterstone hammerer (Level 26, 45100 XP)1 phane, 2 sorrowspawn soulrippers, 2 dread wraiths (Level 26, 46000 XP)6 lich vestiges, Doresain the Ghoul King, 2 dread wraiths (Level 26, 49500 XP)2 soulrippers, 2 shadowraven swarms, 1 death knight (Level 26, 50000 XP)1 balor demon, 1 thunderblast cyclone, 2 efreet pyresingers (Level 26, 54000 XP)1 djinn skylord, 1 djinn thunderer, 3 djinn stormswords, 3 storm gorgons (Level 26, 54950 XP)3 sorrowsworn reapers, 3 fell wyverns (Level 27, 55150 XP)1 storm titan, 1 thunderblast cyclone, 2 storm gorgons (Level 27, 58000 XP)2 storm gorgons, 1 storm titan, 2 dragonborn champions (Level 27, 58000 XP)2 deva fallen stars, 2 efreet karadjins, 2 efreet pyresingers (Level 27, 58000 XP)1 kazuul, 1 marilith, 1 balor (Level 27, 60100 XP)1 efreet karadjin, 1 efreet pyreslinger, 1 glabrezu, 2 dragonborn champions, 2 great flameskulls (Level 27, 60300 XP)1 primordial colossus, 1 primordial naga (Level 27, 61000 XP)Doresain the Ghoul King, 1 dread wraith, 2 liches, 10 abyssal ghoul myrmidons (Level 28, 65950 XP)1 godforged colossus, 4 dragonborn champions (Level 28, 66000 XP)1 atropal, 2 sorrowspawn reapers, 2 shadowraven swarms (Level 28, 70000 XP)3 swordwings, 1 gibbering orb (Level 29, 76000 XP)1 godforged colossus, 3 sorrowsworn reapers, 2 shadowraven swarms (Level 29, 85000 XP)1 beholder ultimate tyrant, 2 slaughterstone hammerers (Level 29, 89000 XP)Orcus, 2 atropals, 8 lich vestiges (Level 34, 225000 XP)2 balors, Demogorgon (Level 35, 239000 XP)