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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
1. Courtyard Most of the time, this open courtyard is crowded with crates, barrels, and stacks of supplies. The damp climate means that the ground is muddy, except when the temperature is below
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
1. Courtyard Most of the time, this open courtyard is crowded with crates, barrels, and stacks of supplies. The damp climate means that the ground is muddy, except when the temperature is below
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
23. Courtyard Statue. In the center of this open-air courtyard, surrounded by gardens of glittering, pebble-sized crystals, stands a 9-foot-tall statue of a plump human wizard wearing a helmet with
four magically locked stone doors (see below).
Windows. Crystal-barred windows look down on the courtyard from the two floors above.
Pulling the correct lever in area 37 unlocks all the doors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
2 orcs per character plus 1 ogre in the courtyard (area S2), 1 orc atop the northeast tower (area S6) 2nd–3rd 3 orcs per character plus 2 ogres in the courtyard (area S2), 1 orc atop the northeast
tower (area S6) 4th–5th 4 orcs per character plus 3 ogres in the courtyard (area S2), 1 orc atop the northeast tower (area S6) 6th 4 orcs per character plus 4 ogres in the courtyard (area S2), 1 orc atop
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
gate doors are identical to those found in area 1. Two tortles (see “Tortles”) stand guard on 10-foot-high wooden ramparts that hug the inside of the wall. Ladders in the courtyard provide easy access
2. North Gate and Courtyard If the characters approach the fort from the north, read: A multitiered fort stands at the water’s edge, its sturdy stone walls adorned with large tortoise shells. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
arch are two statues of dwarves offering a greeting. Beyond the archway is an open courtyard with a statue on a raised platform in the center. All these features have been chiseled out of the side of
the mountain rather than built from fitted stonework.
Two dwarf guards stand watch atop this stony shelf. Instead of spears and shields, they carry warhammers that they wield with two hands (1d10 + 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
D3. Courtyard This courtyard is open to the sky, and its walls have been carved with scenes of dwarves engaged in rituals, often in pairs, of a friendly or amorous nature. A twenty-foot-tall statue
of a female dwarf in a gown stands atop a stone dais in the middle of the courtyard, her arms outstretched in a welcoming gesture, her face carved with a warm smile. Unlit stone braziers stand in each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
2. Chuul Pool Filling the center of this eighty-foot-square courtyard is a circular pool of water sixty feet across. The water is dark and murky, reducing visibility to about one foot. A garnet
water. They stay hidden as long as the characters remain in the courtyard, but attack any creature that enters the pool or touches the gem. Attacking chuuls try to paralyze characters, then drag or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
W8. Courtyard Describe this area to the players as follows: Stone steps lead down to a flagstoned courtyard that has a pillared arcade to the east. Seven windows on the upper level overlook the
courtyard, in the middle of which is a five-foot-wide stone well with thick vines erupting from it.
If the orcs in area W18 have not yet been dealt with, add the following: Guttural snorts and yells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
2. Chuul Pool Filling the center of this eighty-foot-square courtyard is a circular pool of water sixty feet across. The water is dark and murky, reducing visibility to about one foot. A garnet
water. They stay hidden as long as the characters remain in the courtyard, but attack any creature that enters the pool or touches the gem. Attacking chuuls try to paralyze characters, then drag or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
38. Glittering Hall The halls on this level join to form a circuit, with crystal-barred windows looking down on the central courtyard (area 23). The floor is made of tiny bits of colored glass and
ending at an 8-foot-square stone trapdoor. When a creature starts to climb the stairs, the trapdoor opens outward, allowing access to the roof (area 47). The trapdoor closes on its own 1 minute later.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the oni, Obratu. Eight dwarf guards are hammering at the stone wall behind the altar. Instead of spears and shields, the guards carry warhammers that they wield with two hands (1d10 + 1 bludgeoning
damage on a hit). Without shields, these guards have AC 14. Dwarves Alerted If the characters are coming from a big fight in the courtyard (area D3), Grumink the Renegade (see chapter 7) is here with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
signals to direct the characters toward the courtyard. From there, the characters can approach the upper court (area T2), where the prisoners are. The following locations are keyed to the map of the
temple. Map 8.2: Temple View Player Version T1. Courtyard At the top of a short set of steps lies an open area enclosed by a ten-foot-high outer wall and paved with tightly fitted stone slabs. To either
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
, and another door bars the way into the common room from there. The larger doors lead into the courtyard, where there are stables and a smithy. Monsters. The attacking creatures are comprised of 1
zombie per player character, and 1 wraith per every two characters (rounded down), excluding sidekicks. The zombies are the only ones attacking the building. The wraiths come out of the darkness after
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
L4. Training Grounds Cries and the sounds of stomping feet cut through the air. Within the open courtyard, a tall, imperious woman barks orders at four younger individuals.
This wide stone
courtyard is surrounded by weapon racks, balance beams, sandbags, and wooden training posts for striking. From sunrise to sunset, the inhabitants of the temple train here under harsh conditions. Violence is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check to climb to the window gives characters access to the inn without having to go through the more dangerous front doors. The Common Area and Courtyard. In the
common area and courtyard, the ritual is underway to fully activate the statue of Talos, which is currently in the basement. THE RITUAL
Backes (Illuskan human gladiator) leads the chanting in the common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
Patrol Routes Guards regularly patrol in pairs from the guard rooms (area R3, alternating which room for each patrol) around the hexagon (area R15), with short checks into the courtyard (area R11
characters enter an area marked on the patrol route, roll a die. The size of the die rolled is determined by the current suspicion level of the prison, as indicated on the Suspicion table. On a 1, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Patrol Routes Guards regularly patrol in pairs from the guard rooms (area R3, alternating which room for each patrol) around the hexagon (area R15), with short checks into the courtyard (area R11
characters enter an area marked on the patrol route, roll a die. The size of the die rolled is determined by the current suspicion level of the prison, as indicated on the Suspicion table. On a 1, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
to an archway that forms the entrance. Reliefs of coiled serpents flank the entrance.
Four jaculis (see appendix D) lurk in the courtyard, using their camouflage to hide while coiled around tree
trunks. If the characters enter the courtyard, the jaculis spring forth and attack. 6B. Trapped Passage The walls of this rubble-strewn corridor are carved with serpents, and arrow slits are spaced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
ground floor features a statue of a great hobgoblin hero of old in a large enclosed courtyard, and a cluster of unidentifiable statues in one back corner. The outermost area of the ground floor is the
Adventures d6 Adventure Goal 1 Gnolls lairing in the fort have been attacking caravans and travelers near the Darguun border. But the gnolls are mercenaries. Who are they working for? 2 The ruins are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
within multiple rings of fortification. A normal approach to the inner compound involves passing through one of two gate houses (protected by arrow slits and murder holes), crossing an open courtyard
adventures set in such a location. Fortified Outpost Adventures d8 Adventure Premise 1 The Order of the Emerald Claw has seized the outpost and is raising a legion of undead soldiers. 2 The outpost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Wheelwatch Locations The following locations are keyed to map 4.2. Map 4.2: wheelhouse outpost View Player Version W1: Courtyard The fort’s courtyard holds several small structures with wooden roofs
mechanism with a prominent winch.
At any given time, three Dragon Army soldiers (see appendix B) are in the courtyard patrolling, training, or running errands. Gate Controls. The north and south gates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Chapter 1: Playing the Game ANTONIO JOSÉ MANZANEDO While adventuring in the Dragonlance setting, the siblings Caramon
Majere, Raistlin Majere, and Kitiara uth Matar provoke the rage of a wyvern
drawbridge spans the chasm, its chains creaking in the wind. Stone gargoyles stare down at you from the high walls, and a pale light spills into the courtyard from the open castle doors beyond.
Phillip (as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Lower Level Paintings, statues, murals, frescoes, tapestries, and oil lamps meant to impress guests decorate this level. 1. Entryway This pleasant, breezy, tiled courtyard includes a splashing
fountain and green plants. Visitors can refresh themselves in a washroom to the left of the entrance before meeting residents of the villa. The entry portico is always guarded by 1d4 + 1 gladiators
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
console serves several functions: Leftmost Lever. The inscription under this lever reads “COURTYARD.” Lowering the lever unlocks the four doors that lead into area 23. Raising the lever locks them again
Fahrenheit.
Button 1. The inscription next to this button reads “MUSIC.” Pushing the button fills the castle with ambient orchestral music occasionally punctuated with a singing chorus. Pressing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
are keyed to map 15.1. Mike Schley Map 15.1: Harrowhall View Player Version 1: Moat and Walls A 30-foot-high wall borders Harrowhall, surrounded by a 20-foot-wide, 15-foot-deep, dry moat. The
action to raise or lower the drawbridge or the portcullis in area 1. 3: Armory This room is filled with shortswords, crossbows, shields, and maces placed here by the folk who owned the keep before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
marked with an asterisk on the map are empty. Combat in the courtyard alerts the inhabitants of the cells. They take 1d4 + 1 rounds to respond (roll for each one): Cell A. Lahnis (see area 30) uses these
consciousness. He has only 1 hit point unless healing magic was used. Vorja is in no condition to fight, and his loyalty to Thay is tenuous. If assisted, Vorja can reveal one piece of lore along with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
1. Entrance Plaza The entrance to Diderius’s tomb stands in what was once a large paved plaza. The remains of a fountain are now little more than a stone circle set around a crumbling hole in the
ground leading to a well deep below. Two stone statues stand in the courtyard, rising twenty feet high. Behind them, a forty-foot high edifice is carved into the cliff side, dominated by relief columns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
1. Entrance Plaza The entrance to Diderius’s tomb stands in what was once a large paved plaza. The remains of a fountain are now little more than a stone circle set around a crumbling hole in the
ground leading to a well deep below. Two stone statues stand in the courtyard, rising twenty feet high. Behind them, a forty-foot high edifice is carved into the cliff side, dominated by relief columns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, the guards respond, “Speaker Crannoc Siever has no need for your heathen rituals!” C2. Snowy Courtyard Footprints in the snow lead to various doors along this courtyard’s perimeter, including a tall
castle over a month ago and now does menial chores for the cultists. Alassar knows the layout of the castle (levels 1 and 2), and he can be coerced or bribed into helping the characters. He can move about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check can hear the jackals in the central courtyard of the manor before the group approaches that area. Jackal and Hide As the characters enter the ruined
courtyard of Tresendar Manor, they find they are not alone. Numerous brown-and-gray jackals prowl the ruins. Some gnaw on bones, while others sniff and dig at a pile of stones at the center of the manor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
silvery light for 1 minute, centered on the middle of the double door. A creature that enters that area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw
steel +1 Longsword and a steel shield bearing the stylized floral emblem of the Order of the Rose. An armor stand bears a black breastplate. A small, unlocked chest holds a Potion of Vitality. V3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
accompany them for the very reasonable rate of 1 gp per tenday each. It’s easy enough to launch an expedition from Port Nyanzaru without a charter. The only risk is that if a Flaming Fist patrol runs into an
and wanders away. The trek from Beluarian Landing to the fort is 14 miles along a well-marked trail. This trail is not patrolled. Map 2.7: Fort Beluarian View Player Version 1. West Gate The main
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
natural cleft in the rock. Descending into this cleft, you come to an icy courtyard strewn with rubble. Hardy blue shrubs rise from the frozen ground. Lodged at the far end of the cleft is a keep sized
twenty-five-foot-tall double door made of bleached wood with bronze fittings provides the only entrance at ground level.
In the courtyard, there are pieces of rubble large enough that characters can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
with an arcane focus activates it. The mirror’s reflective surface turns to liquid for 1 minute when touched by either a construct or an object serving as an arcane focus. A creature can reach into the
. Treasure. Maddgoth’s helm is a very rare magic item to which any humanoid can attune. A creature attuned to the helm and wearing it has immunity to all damage while inside Maddgoth’s castle, on its roof, or in its courtyard. If the helm is taken from the castle, it turns to dust and is destroyed.