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the ground and is a massive thing made of polished obsidian with oversized feet — the impaled skulls of four ancient blue dragons. Runes glisten in the carved obsidian, winking to life with blue
breaking at least five Ruling Scepters of Shanatar simultaneously on it. This fact has never been recorded or sung of among the dwarves or any bards or storytellers, and it can’t be discovered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
and very rare magic items at their disposal, and begin discovering legendary items such as a vorpal sword or a staff of the magi. Adventures at these levels have far-reaching consequences, possibly
existence itself. Characters who reach 20th level have attained the pinnacle of mortal achievement. Their deeds are recorded in the annals of history and recounted by bards for centuries. Their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the bards, each of which is named after one of the colleges. See chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for the game statistics of these magic instruments. Long ago, bards who sought the rank of
tradition fell when the colleges went into decline, but some bards dream of restoring it. College of Fochlucan The original College of Fochlucan once stood on the northeastern edge of Silverymoon. Many years
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
base of the mountain, where waterfall erosion has carved out a natural concavity. The roaring waterfall creates a cloud of mist as it plunges into a shallow pool of water, within which rise two small
islands covered with two-foot-tall red, green, and purple mushrooms. Several cave openings overlook the pool from rocky ledges twenty to thirty feet above. The mountain blocks any sunlight from reaching
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
attract. She is the patron of rangers in the same way that Milil is the patron of bards, but even rangers rarely pray to her directly. They instead pray to Gwaeron Windstrom, who they believe will
wilds. She has many shrines, particularly in the Savage Frontier. Most consist of a dead tree trunk into which has been carved a likeness of her holy symbol, a unicorn’s head. Alternatively, the likeness
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Chapter 11: Gravenhollow The library of Gravenhollow is a bastion of peace and order in an Underdark gone mad. Carved out long ago from the bones of the world and protected by ancient and potent
magic, the library possesses a kind of awareness. It blocks and misdirects those unworthy of reaching its gates, even as it facilitates finding the way for those who need it. The adventurers need to find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Carved into the middle of the east wall is a decorative stone arch enclosing a blank wall (see “Arch Gate to Level 2” below).
Furnishings. A wooden trestle table lies on its side in the middle of
in this guardhouse, believing that act would prevent the will-o’-wisp from reaching him. An examination of his corpse and a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Medicine) check reveals that he died from several
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Reaching Ironslag By Air If the characters have an airship (see the “Airship of a Cult” section in chapter 4) or flying mounts (see the “Fireshear” and “Hawk’s Nest” sections in chapter 3), they can
can travel 72 miles in the same amount of time. Flying characters who approach the south side of Mount Hamarhaast see the staircase carved into the mountain (area 1), the yakfolk village perched on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
arches carved of white stone. The rituals of Auril’s worship often seem cruel to outsiders. In Luskan, visitors gather at the temple to watch the frequent “wet parades,” a ritual in which supplicants don
to the goddess. Upon reaching a pillar, a supplicant must climb it and then “kiss the lady,” touching lips to a rusty iron plate at the top. In winter, these events resemble frantic footraces, with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
The Vault of Kings Large enough to enclose a small town, this high-ceilinged chamber rises above a network of bridges, stone towers, and sturdy walls carved from rock and sheathed in iron and mithral
gates and can be reached from there, though a system of smaller gates and checkpoints has been set up to keep potential invaders from reaching as far as the throne room. That section of the vault, where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Reaching the Tower Vizeran’s tower lies on the edge of the Wormwrithings, about ten days from Menzoberranzan. The map and directions the archmage provides the adventurers in chapter 11 allow them to
far walls and ceiling are out of sight in the darkness. Bits of quartz and mica in the stone glimmer as they catch the light, showing a footpath worn into the stone floor. At the end of that path, a vast, dark shape rises — an enormous stalagmite carved into a bleak, black tower.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Shadowfell Riven stood in the uppermost room of the central tower of his citadel — a fortress of shadows and dark stone carved in relief into the sheer face of a jagged peak. . . . The starless black
a skull, a heap of rubble, or perhaps the crumbling ruin of a once-great castle. A forest on the Shadowfell is dark and twisted, its branches reaching out to snare travelers’ cloaks, and its roots
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Araj: Vizeran’s Tower Vizeran’s tower is a enormous stalagmite, carved with a spiraling series of chambers leading up to its peak. The center of the stone spike is hollowed out to form an open
20 feet per round until it reaches the bottom of the shaft. If the word ku’lam (“rise”) is spoken, a creature rises 20 feet per round until reaching the top level. Movement stops immediately if the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
east wall, beyond which is a smoothly carved tunnel leading to area 16a. The door is sealed with a Qualith lock (see “Qualith Door Locks”). The neothelid is always hungry and tries to devour any
standing stones topped with a lintel, carved into which is a symbol of an arrow. The standing stones form a magic gate (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If an arrow or a crossbow bolt is shot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Skeleton Gate When the characters get close enough to make out the details of the green door, read: This twelve-foot-high, ten-foot-wide door is made of green stone, its surface carved with grinning
emerge from the Border Ethereal and attack them. The hags’ goal is to seize one or more of the skeleton keys, thus preventing the characters from reaching the Soulmonger. If a hag obtains a skeleton key
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Rumors and Legends Countless legends have arisen regarding the mysterious Barrier Peaks, and those tales circulate constantly among adventurers, explorers, and bards. Rumors specific to Kwalish and
, they are, using the peaks as a secure hideout. It’s said that markings carved into the mountains have been left by these criminals to help point the way to their lair. 66–70 The Barrier Peaks are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, weighs close to 300 pounds, and is fashioned of dark, stained wood carved with images of harts and roses. Its taut strings are made of gut. A character who plays the harp and succeeds on a DC 15
doesn’t appear again. If the characters attack the ghost, it attacks them in turn. Treasure The lute, though old and covered in dust, has survived the passage of time. It is a magic instrument of the bards called a Doss lute.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
reaching up above it, grabbing the lintel or the molding on the wall about 8 feet above the floor, and pulling down. The secret door then swings inward, but it closes 30 seconds later. These doors are
with its surface carved to depict feathers. The statue is wearing a feathered headdress and a feathered robe. Lying across its lap in its open palms is a scepter of gold and silver with an eagle’s head
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
your training exercise began. Magical energy ripples like a turbulent cloud around you, reaching out to touch the rune-scribed walls, then exploding outward as bolts of lightning, sending Saerthe, Tarto
walls of one of the chambers. A search of the other chamber reveals an identical object, with each bearing a jagged sigil carved into it. A detect magic spell reveals powerful magic emanating from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
tables covered in maps and other papers, talking in hushed, serious tones. The back of the room is dominated by a dais carved from the rock of the cavern, atop which rest two stone desks facing each
Diggermattocks offer characters a safe haven on the condition they cause no trouble in the community. If asked about reaching the surface, Dorbo says he’d like to help, but Blingdenstone is under
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
cling to the canyon’s sides. Reaching some of these natural platforms requires a dangerous climb over jagged rocks. The top of the canyon has a few scrubby plants, but is otherwise barren. Flying monsters
, such as chimeras, griffons, harpies, and manticores, make nests on the sides of the canyon. At the bottom of the gorge, a river cuts through the stone. A massive statue of Mogis is carved into an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
black leather armor and robes. He clutches a black staff with a carved spider at the top and frowns as he sees you.
“It seems that I must deal with you myself. A pity it must end this way
depicts Dumathoin, the dwarven god of mining. Any character who has proficiency in Religion recognizes the deity. The statue is beautifully carved, and its emerald eyes appear extremely valuable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
carrying tomes or mysterious-looking magic devices, bustle about the immense compound. The largest building is patterned with inscribed eyes. A larger, more detailed eye is carved above the building’s
elaborately carved and decorated staffs. Some are at work sweeping or scrubbing the temple’s floors, while others gaze into scrying bowls or scrutinize tea leaves.
The priest who sits at the largest table has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
29. King Melair’s Lost Tomb The dwarves have left many surprises here to prevent tomb robbers from reaching their king’s resting place. 29a. Second False Tomb Ceiling. This tomb has a 10-foot-high
, vaulted ceiling.
Sarcophagus. A black marble sarcophagus flecked with gold stands close to the south wall, its lid carved in the likeness of a dwarf king.
Crystal Panels. Ten glittering panels are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
twisting stone tunnel carved out by a subterranean stream, now frozen over by the dragon’s presence. The stream spills down in stages over low, frozen cascades, creating an icy stairway. Dining Hall. A small
there is no obvious means of reaching it except for flying or scaling the sheer rock walls. Icy Dome. Above the shelf is a frozen dome riddled with icicles. The ice here is just thin enough for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
14. Chapel of Evil After passing through the illusory black sphere the party will have crawled along the small tunnel until reaching the end, only to find it is solid stone. It requires a successful
chair is nicely carved and padded but seems unremarkable. On either side of the dais are large, free-standing large brass candelabras each holding five white candles. In each corner on the southern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
hag) are found in great profusion. Beasts that have an Intelligence score of 2 or lower are charmed by the hag and directed to be aggressive toward intruders in the area. Strange carved figurines
it to speak with her voice. You will know Rickety Zilla’s lair by its shape in the moonlight: a dead tree with a bent spine, its great roots reaching out for a boulder like a man for his severed head.
— Volo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, Felbarr was built around mining. With the fall of Netheril, the reduction of trade along the Lowroad, and signs that the mines beneath the city were reaching the end of their usefulness, the Felbarran
or the shorthand runes carved throughout the city, have a far more difficult time. Following the war, most Felbarran applauded the dissolution of the Silver Marches. In its time of greatest need, no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
checks and saving throws until the curse is dispelled. The jade plaque depicts two men, wearing padding on their arms and hips, with a large ball traveling between them. The figurines are carved in
above the pit while preventing the ball from reaching the northern end of the hall. If all the characters fail to hit the ball for 1 round, the faint sound of a drum dirge will be heard. A character who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
throughout the region. From the surface, Citadel Adbar looks less like a castle or a human city than a mountain carved to suit the purposes of the dwarves who live there. The two great towers that stand
known written copies have ever been reported. Only a privileged few non-dwarves have ever heard the Dirge in its entirety, and dwarf bards who want to perform this epic must demonstrate great skill in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
present, Mytchyl Dwyer lies on his bed with his wheelchair close by. Mounted on the wall above the headboard are three songbirds carved from driftwood. C7d: Spare Room. No one uses this room currently
perimeter. Eight rectangular, stained-glass skylights give the chamber a cathedral-like aspect. The room’s three double doors have built-in, hand-carved panels depicting scenes of dancing and merrymaking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Reaching Lyn Armaal Lyn Armaal (shown on maps 9.1 and map 9.2) hangs in the sky, rarely coming within a mile of the ground. To reach it, characters need an airship, flying mounts, or spells and magic
, angled to fire bolts at flying creatures outside. A giant can aim and fire a ballista with a single action.
Doors. Each of Lyn Armaal’s doors is 27 feet high and made of ornately carved, 6-inch-thick
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
would like to return to the surface. They have little hope of reaching Waterdeep on their own and would appreciate an escort. Getting all five band members to the Yawning Portal alive completes this quest
“Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 17c on level 8, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. 25c. Entrance Stairs. Stairs carved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
reddish-purple ring, like an iris around a pupil. The holes lead to tunnels inside the orb. Traversing the Rolling Eye. Reaching areas L6 and area L7 without leaving someone behind to spin the orb takes
. Characters who search the debris in the alcoves discover a set of jeweler’s tools, three rubies carved to look like eyeballs worth 300 gp each, and a statuette of a beholder with emeralds at the ends of the eyestalks and a huge diamond for a central eye. The statuette is worth 5,500 gp.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
are all missing. (The sail and the rigging disintegrated long ago.)
Characters who search the wreck discover its name carved over the barnacle-encrusted rudder: the Blue Opal. A character who learns
on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The watery curtains in area 1b prevent the sound of the collapse from reaching area 1c. 1b. Curtains of Water This passage has a 20-foot