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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Runestone Caverns All location descriptions for this level are keyed to map 20. The caverns and tunnels are uniformly damp from water that enters through narrow cracks in the walls and ceilings, and the sound of dripping water echoes throughout. View Player Version
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
14. The Runestone The tip of the giant stalagmite at the center of area 13a is pierced by a large hole. Set within this hole is a 10-foot-diameter, circular lozenge of translucent white crystal
called the Runestone. The crystal radiates bright blue-white light in a 120-foot radius and dim light for an additional 120 feet. Halaster’s red-glowing rune floats inside it. The Runestone is a Large
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
13. Runestone Caverns An immense central cavern (area 13a) has several smaller caverns extending off it (areas 13b through 13f). A howling wind echoes throughout this area, and its source can be
traced to a broad chasm (area 13g). 13a. Main Cavern Characters see a bright blue-white light ahead as they approach this cavern. The cave’s features are as follows: Runestone. The cavern is lit by a 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 20: Runestone Caverns Runestone Caverns is designed for four 16th-level characters, and characters who defeat the monsters on this level should gain enough XP to advance halfway to 17th level
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
What Dwells Here? The Runestone is a large magic crystal, created by Halaster Blackcloak, that is embedded in the top of a huge, hollowed-out stalagmite that rises from the center of this level’s
, placing a fragment of the Runestone in each one to imbue it with more intelligence and personality. When Ezzat learned what Halaster was up to, the lich placed wards on the stalagmite tower to prevent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Wandering Monsters The magical emanations of the Runestone attract earth-dwelling creatures such as bulettes, earth elementals, purple worms, and xorn to this level. The characters might also come
across an expedition that has traveled from Shadowdusk Hold. Shadowdusk Expedition An expeditionary force has been sent from Shadowdusk Hold (level 22) to collect Runestone fragments. The force consists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Stonecloaks Halaster created stone golems in his own likeness and used fragments of the Runestone to imbue them with intelligence. Then he set them loose on this level. Called Stonecloaks, these 10
-foot-tall golems worship the Mad Mage as a god and regard the Runestone as his eye into their dark domain. The Stonecloaks don’t like it that a lich has taken refuge in the stalagmite tower, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
containing crystal pebbles (see “Runestone Fragments”). Cabinet. A narrow cabinet with glass doors stands in the northwest corner.
Stairs. A stone staircase with no railing hugs the outer wall and
climbs to area 21.
The bowl contains six crystal pebbles, each one a Runestone fragment that has been collected by Ipses the pseudodragon (see area 14). Bringing a fragment to Jalester Silvermane in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
23. Ezzat’s Phylactery Lich Cave. This room is carved to look like a natural cave with a 20-foot-high, domed roof. Hundreds of pebble-sized crystals (fragments of the Runestone) line the walls
stone plug in the floor is too heavy for the marilith to lift. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic radiating from the walls, which have more than six hundred Runestone fragments
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
pieces and can’t be saved. As the characters observe it for the first time, the mad golem removes the Runestone fragment from the pulverized remains of its latest victim and swallows it, then begins
attaching pieces of the destroyed stone golem to itself. Swallowing the Runestone fragment allows the mad golem to ignore its Immutable Form trait and restores all its hit points. Characters who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
learns the following information: The duergar live in the Deep Mines (another name for the Terminus Level), the next level down from the Runestone Caverns. The Deep Mines are ruled by Fazrian, a “bald
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
any Runestone fragments it finds in the surrounding cavern. Once the pseudodragon has eaten and taken care of business, it returns to the tower. The outer door then shuts and locks as Ezzat and Ipses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
the shores and 30 feet deep at its deepest. The compromised runestone in area 5 has enabled some of the fallen star beneath the Star Forge to seep acid into the lake’s water. As long as the runestone
wear one of these rings like a bangle. Also within the pile is a stone medallion the size of a dinner plate, inscribed with the fire rune. A character can repair the cracked runestone in area 5 by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
out of the tower once a day so that it can catch food and scour the cavern floor for Runestone fragments (see “Capturing Ipses”). Ezzat enjoys the pseudodragon’s company but does not need its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a Runestone Fragment Prerequisite: 12th level or higher Volothamp Geddarm introduces the characters to a friend of his: a young captain of the City Watch named Jalester Silvermane. If the characters
Runestone. The crystal was created by Halaster Blackcloak and secreted away in the depths of Undermountain. Laeral has sent Jalester to hire a band of adventurers to retrieve a pebble-sized fragment of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
this ten-foot-high cave. Nearby, a chute with carved footholds leads down.
The chute is 5 feet in diameter and leads to area S6. Runestone. This engraved stone is one of two sacred stones in Skytower
Shelter (the other is in area S7). The goliaths pray next to it when they seek clarity of mind and spirit. The scripture on the runestone, written in Dwarvish, tells a story about the vision and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
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Vanrakdoom
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Caverns of Ooze
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Runestone Caverns
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Terminus Level
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Shadowdusk Hold
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Mad Wizard’s Lair
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
destroy infernal creatures 3 A pig’s whistle that reminds you of your humble and beloved mentor 4 A braid of hair woven from the tail of a unicorn 5 A scroll that describes how best to rid the world of necromancers 6 A runestone said to be blessed by your god
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
4. Myconid Colony A myconid colony manages to thrive in this area, since the tunnels leading to these caves are too narrow for the Stonecloaks to squeeze through. The myconids must endure the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
16. Animated Staff Light. Wax candles in stone holders light the room.
Furnishings. In the middle of the room, a wooden chair faces a small wooden table upon which rests a game board topped with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
9. Way to the Gate These out-of-the-way caverns hold one of Halaster’s magic gates, the approach to which is closely watched by his servants. 9a. Stonecloak Sentries Two stone golems carved to
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
10. Mad Mage’s Puzzle Indentation. A 4-inch-deep, 8-foot-wide, 10-foot-long rectangular indentation is carved into the floor of this 20-foot-high cavern.
Jigsaw Pieces. A loose pile of carved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
15. Outer Door and Foyer The tower entrance is on the eastern side of the stalagmite and offers the only access to Ezzat’s lair. Outer Door Bas-Relief. The outward-facing side of the door bears a bas
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
3. Sunken Paradise This cavern has a peaked roof 30 feet high and features a broad crevasse 300 feet deep. A rocky ledge surrounds the crevasse. After descending 200 feet, the crevasse breaks through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
21. Lit Landing A small crystal embedded in the ceiling flickers with the light of a candle flame. If the crystal is pried from its cavity, it goes dark. This room is otherwise empty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
5. Giggling Chasm A 20-foot-wide, 70-foot-deep crevasse has opened up in the floor of this 20-foot-high cavern. The sound of an old man giggling rises from the depths of the crevasse every minute or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
8. Made of Stone Gargoyles and stone golems watch over these caves, and Halaster has left a few other surprises here as well. 8a. Gargoyles and Golems Ceiling. This cavern has walls that slope inward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
11. Weird Magic Halaster fills these caves with magical effects designed to confound adventurers. 11a. Hammer Time Motes. This 20-foot-high cave is dimly lit by dozens of tiny, tinkling motes of light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
12. Old Behir Lair A mated pair of behirs once occupied this corner of the dungeon, but the Stonecloaks killed them. 12a. Bones and Stones Uneven Surfaces. The cavern’s roof and floor are jagged and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Ezzat the Lich Ezzat has become obsessed with destroying Halaster and usurping his control over Undermountain. As his mania and thirst for power grows, the lich becomes more like Halaster with each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
1. Desiccating Symbol At the end of the tunnel that leads down from level 19, Ezzat has inscribed a glyph on the floor using a modified version of the symbol spell, requiring a successful DC 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
6. Lair of the Mummy Lord These caves form the lair of a duergar mummy lord named Gorka Tharn. Characters who cast spells in these areas or disturb the features of the caverns awaken the mummy lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
18. Gnomes’ Landing Standing in an alcove at the top of the spiral staircase leading to this area is a 6-foot-tall stone statue depicting three smiling gnomes balanced precariously on each other’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
19. Ezzat’s Scrying Mirror Mounted on the south wall 6 inches above the floor is a 3-foot-wide, 9-foot-tall rectangular mirror with a stone frame. Carved into the top of the frame is a human-sized
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
22. Rooms of Magic Ezzat summons and speaks to planar beings in area 22a, and keeps his spellbook in area 22b. 22a. Magic Circle Circle. A circle of runes is inscribed on the floor.
Door Symbol. The