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Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Grasping Ground"}. The dabus causes a 20-foot-square area of ground it can see within 60 feet of itself to sprout clutching appendages made of
but also to combat individuals who disrupt the city’s operations or violate the Lady’s edicts, hurling bricks at troublemakers and subduing them by causing the streets to sprout grasping
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
. Vladimir wields a weapon, +2; +2 greatsword with a hilt sculpted to resemble silver dragon wings and a pommel shaped like a silver dragon's head clutching a black opal between its teeth
Turn Immunity
it forever. It angers Vladimir that he and his fellow knights are also trapped, but in Vladimir's mind, such is the price of keeping the vampire confined. Even his love for Godfrey is now just a dim
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
H19. Orc War Chief’s Lair Kra, the orc war chief, dwelled here until Cryovain ate him. All that remains of Kra is a severed right hand still clutching the haft of an elegant-looking nonmagical
greataxe, which the war chief found in area H17. The room is decorated with the spoils of war, including impressive-looking furniture that was mostly destroyed when Cryovain attacked. Also heaped about the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
2. Trapped Hall The recessed wall of this corridor has engravings of eight wizards clutching staffs, each staff representing a different school of magic. This hall also has two hidden features: When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
rely on wind for maneuvering are cast adrift, unless they also have oar decks and the crew to man them. The dreadnaught dwells at the heart of the fogbank, its location hinted at by the thundering
mounted to its mainmast and its ragged sails are stitched from worn leather. A giant’s skeleton clutching a halberd is lashed to its bow.
The cultists of Talos onboard the vessel fight to the death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
action, it can’t use it again for 1 minute. Storm Giant Figurehead This figurehead depicts a storm giant clutching a thunderbolt. As an action, the ship can activate this item to create a 60-foot cone
creature that fails its saving throw is also pushed 10 feet away from the figurehead. Once a ship uses this action, it can’t use it again for 1 minute.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
dressed in plain clothes (servants of wealthy North Ward families, killed while running errands) One male gnome (Dalakhar) wearing a burned cloak and clutching a dagger Two female halflings who were
, suggesting he has spent time in the sewers recently. He also has a pouch containing five 100 gp gemstones. A character can try to snatch Dalakhar’s pouch without being seen by NPC onlookers, doing so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
decorated with six framed portraits of a fat, smiling wizard clutching a wand. A thick, brown, wall-to-wall carpet covers the floor.
Game. In the southwest corner, two wooden thrones face an impressive
under the covers is an illusion. If the covers are pulled back, the snoring stops as it’s revealed that there’s no one in the bed. Casting dispel magic on the bed also ends the illusion. A detect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, their faces chipped away by vandals. An inscription carved into the door’s molding has also been damaged, rendering it indecipherable.
Ferry. A black gondola, its hull carved with leering eyes, is
moored at the river’s edge and ferried by a black-robed tiefling skeleton clutching a 10-foot pole, which it uses to guide the boat.
The gondola and the skeletal ferryman are all creations of Halaster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
ophidian eyes.
Black Statue. The northwest section of the temple contains a black stone statue of a masked, hooded male humanoid dressed in leather armor and clutching a dripping dagger in each hand
statue as a representation of the yuan-ti god Sseth. A character who searches through the mud around the statue and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check discovers a rotting sack and also digs up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
, and utilities. They use their innate ability to manipulate Sigil’s infrastructure not only to effect repairs but also to combat individuals who disrupt the city’s operations or violate the Lady’s
sprout clutching appendages made of stone. Each creature of the dabus’s choice in that area must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage and have the grappled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
he wants to make sure that Strahd stays trapped in it forever. It angers Vladimir that he and his fellow knights are also trapped, but in Vladimir’s mind, such is the price of keeping the vampire
resemble silver dragon wings and a pommel shaped like a silver dragon’s head clutching a black opal between its teeth. As an action, he can make two attacks with the sword (+9 to hit). It deals 20 (4d6 + 6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
statue of a kneeling peasant clutching a rose. Svalich Woods Packs of wolves, dire wolves, and werewolves prowl the Svalich Woods, hunting those who oppose Strahd. Strange hermits and witches lurk
within the deepest reaches. Tser Pool The Vistani who camp near the Tser Pool lake are often joined by other wanderers. This is also the home of the seer Madam Eva (see chapter 5), who knows much of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
set into the west, south, and east walls. Each panel is a 6-foot-tall, 3-foot-wide, 1-inch-thick rectangle of golden crystal, carved with the bas-relief image of a dwarf warrior clutching a battleaxe
detect magic spell, but it vanishes if targeted by a successful dispel magic spell (DC 16). It also ceases to exist while contained in the area of an antimagic field spell. It otherwise looks and feels
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Areas of the Temple The following areas correspond to the labels on map 6.2. The temple is connected to Cassalanter Villa by a staircase that connects with area A1. Also, an underground stream (area
Twelve stone sarcophagi are packed into deep recesses in the walls. The plaster lid of each sarcophagus is carved in the likeness of a noble clutching a chalice that bears a symbol of the sun. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
controlled. Spells like detect magic also reveal that the farmers are surrounded by an aura of enchantment magic. While this magic—the effects of the soul shaker’s geas spell—lingers, the farmers’ eyes
are confused and remember nothing helpful. Strange Parchment. As the characters investigate the situation, Aunt Dellie notices that one of the farmers was clutching a crumpled sheet of parchment. She
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
as a cloaked woman wielding a dagger in each hand and the other showing Halaster Blackcloak clutching a staff. The statues glare at one another like mortal enemies.
Shadow Dragon Umbraxakar is a Huge
Shadowfell immediately return to the Material Plane and become subject to Undermountain’s magic-altering effects (see “Alterations to Magic”). The light-dimming effect of the Shadowfell is also lifted, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
star-shaped button is pushed, the door swings inward. The door can also be opened with a knock spell or forced open with a successful DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check. 6f. Wyllow’s Staff of Flowers
secret door unlocks and swings inward. The secret door can also be opened with a knock spell, or by a character using thieves’ tools to pick the lock with a successful DC 20 Dexterity check. Treasure. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
lie strewn upon the tables as well as underneath them. In the center of the hall is the thawing carcass of a mammoth suspended on a giant wooden spit. Three large, empty ale barrels also stand about
, and a crate filled with packing straw. Standing against the north wall is a cabinet without doors, in which hang three cloaks made of walrus hide. Also present is a fur-clad Zhentarim wizard, Nilraun
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
with a successful DC 13 Dexterity check. A character can also smash the desk’s lock with a blunt weapon. The desk holds a set of calligrapher’s supplies and a leather-covered journal with a stylized
chest with a scorched lid and clawed iron feet. Its interior is divided into small compartments, one of which contains a potion of mind reading that also causes the imbiber’s skin to sparkle for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
adventure) but also frees all the souls trapped within the device. Freed souls travel to the afterlife, and any creature whose soul is set free can be brought back from the dead by magical means. The
target weighs 330 pounds or less, the tentacle can also lift the grappled creature and move it to any unoccupied space within its 30-foot reach, or drop it inthe lava. The tentacles can be attacked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
wall.
The skeleton of a dwarf sprawls on the floor east of the barge, clad in a tattered yellow turban and dusty chain mail, and clutching a bronze shield.
To unlock I’jin’s sarcophagus, eight floor
another character to touch it. Treasure Bravus’s yellow turban is set with a peridot gemstone (500 gp). A search of Bravus’s corpse also yields a nonmagical shield and a belt pouch containing a 500 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
False Tomb The lowest floor of the pyramid is a false tomb designed to discourage would-be tomb robbers. The people of Bakar also once used it as a temple. The following locations are keyed to map
the desert heat. Each also holds a torch.
Two siblings, Atfez and Pachi (neutral good, human bandit captains), stand guard outside the pyramid’s entrance, keeping watch for creatures that might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
characters travel within the city. For example, as the characters travel to a bridge, make an encounter check. Then after crossing the bridge and moving toward the High Hall, make another check. Also make
to determine the best place to dig or support the structure, or Wisdom (Perception) checks to notice dangerous areas threatening to collapse further. You might also decide that magic or other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
creature transformed into a dwarf touches it. Another creature can force it open with a successful DC 21 Strength (Athletics) check. A knock spell or similar magic also opens it. The door swings into the
(Religion) check enables a character to recognize the statue as a depiction of Gorm Gulthyn, the dwarven god of vigilance also known as Fire Eyes. The statue melds seamlessly with the floor and can’t be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, and pigs scamper through the town, chased by a demon with the lower body of a great serpent and the upper body of a six-armed gnoll clutching a wicked sword in each of its clawed hands.
The terrified
, thanks the characters and introduces herself as Yael. She gives a wink before lining up to join the rest of the battalion. The characters might also recognize Olanthius, Haruman, and other original
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
until the trick is reset by shoving the prop back into the coffin, which also contains the jester’s ashes. Ramp. A portion of the ceiling can swing down on a hinge, forming a ramp leading from area
warrior adorns its lid.
A mummy rests in the coffin, clutching a +1 Rapier to its wrinkled chest. If disturbed, the mummy awakens, releases the rapier, and attacks. B32: Ankheg Den Three empty coffins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
attacked. When the characters arrive, a few other guests of the temple might be here, looking exhausted and clutching aching limbs while the disguised hag sarcastically congratulates them on doing
check becomes 15. If a check fails by 5 or more, the character is also struck by the chain and takes 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage. Treasure. If a character completes all three workout activities, Azirssa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Chosen creature that is strapped to the shrine. This energy is what powers the Doomvault but, even more, is also what both creates and keeps hidden the Phylactery Vault. The characters will have to
. When the creature hits with a weapon attack, that attack also deals 5 (2d4) poison damage. Chosen of Zehir. The Chosen of Zehir is a male yuan-ti malison (type 3) named Oussa. Zehir is the serpentine god
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
bodies are draped over an altar in front of the statue, and standing over them is a tall, bald man clutching a bloody knife. He is flanked by two robed cultists, and floating nearby is a hideous
statue—the same three who watch the north stairs if Lord Viallis is expecting trouble. They join the fray. Faerl is also here if he was able to flee Waterdeep and you did not choose to have the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
plumage, and clutching mithral-tipped spears. The statues are harmless sculptures. Set into the floor in front of the throne is a 10-foot-diameter circular hole surrounded by decorative tiles of gold
and others around him with his recklessness. He’s also quite clumsy and a bit awkward socially. He means well, however. When he uses his Change Shape ability, he prefers to assume the form of a ruddy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
-footed iron bathtub, and a fireplace. Standing in the middle of the room is Thurstwell Vanthampur, a frail and hateful forty-two-year-old man clutching an infernal puzzle box (see “Treasure” below). If
DC 15 Dexterity check. The chest weighs 50 pounds and contains a jumble of wrinkled garments, red wax candles, quills, blank sheets of parchment, and jars of ink. It also holds an unlocked wooden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
shriveled and dry, but it appears to have been a male elf. The corpse wears +1 leather armor and a shortsword in the scabbard at its hip. A careful search also yields a potion of healing in a belt pouch
middle of the square, leaning slightly, is a badly weathered wooden statue of a warrior clutching a spear and shield.
The leaning statue is 10 feet tall, including the base. It depicts an old hero of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the head of a man kneeling before him.
Out of the shadows step four minotaur skeletons clutching bloody greataxes.
A squad of Baphomet’s minotaurs attempted to overrun the chapel, but Gideon and his
) on the ossuary level. Two mezzoloths guard the stairs. Gideon Lightward is also present here if one of his undead servants warned him of the characters’ intrusion. Otherwise, the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
male elf. The body wears studded leather armor and a shortsword in the scabbard at its hip. A careful search also yields a potion of healing in a belt pouch, along with 23 gp and 35 sp. Awarding
wooden statue of a warrior clutching a spear and shield.
The leaning statue is ten feet tall, including the base. It depicts an old hero of Neverwinter named Palien, who supposedly defeated several