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with a beholder that has moved into the dragon’s domain.
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Xorn serve as lookouts and spies for an adult amethyst dragon who rewards them with gems.
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To repay a favor long owed to a
flowing down toward the lowlands. The lair has the following features:
Entrances. Two cave entrances provide access to the lair, one in the rock face just above one tarn and one below the surface of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
you hungrily from barren branches.
Where do you want to go?
The Caves of Chaos table summarizes the caves in the order they appear within this. Each cave provides approximately 60–90 minutes of
Getting Started The Caves of Chaos Map displays all the locations characters can visit in the Caves of Chaos. The player version of this map doesn't reveal the caves' contents or names, only the cave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
1a. Pool Bypass A relatively small cave branches off the main tunnel. If the characters are shadowing Droki, read the following boxed text aloud to the players. Droki stands before a tall yet narrow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
agents include sophisticated bards, zealous paladins, talented mages, and grizzled warriors. They are chosen primarily for their loyalty and are experts in observation, stealth, innuendo, and combat
cold and rain, waiting for battle while hunger gnaws at their bellies? Many wish to reap the rewards of a good harvest, but few care to remove the stones and till the fields for planting.
“The Lords
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
of this dark room are slick with moisture and set with colorful stones, starfish, shells, and coral branches. Extruding from the east wall is a stone sculpture of a giant crab, its pincered arms
the south wall comes the crash of tidal sea water flowing in and out of a cave.
The tortles built a cistern on the roof that catches rainwater and channels it through the crab sculpture into the pool
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
A Bard’s Muse Naturally, every bard has a repertoire of songs and stories. Some bards are generalists who can draw from a wide range of topics for each performance, and who take pride in their
versatility. Others adopt a more personal approach to their art, driven by their attachment to a muse — a particular concept that inspires much of what those bards do in front of an audience. A bard who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Heavens, or they can track down the messengers’ intended contact, the druid Derwyth. The journey might lead characters to a cave of derro raiders, a lakeside community of hunters and giant beavers, or
both. Once the characters recover the star and defeat Piyarz, Shalfey sends them to a svirfneblin forge, where a group of smiths await the star. In exchange, the smiths give the characters a second set of Books of Prophecy for Shalfey, who rewards the characters on receipt of the tomes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
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
point, but they can still advance in meaningful ways and continue performing epic deeds that resound throughout the multiverse. Chapter 7 details epic boons you can use as rewards for these characters to maintain a sense of progress.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
tolerate any attempt to damage or significantly alter the garden, nor do they accept the killing of any of its residents. Digging a hole, breaking branches, or foraging for food is fine. More intrusive or
amend their behavior. If the characters continue to be a problem, the Gardener forcibly ejects them from the garden, teleporting the characters to the mouth of the Cave of Echoes. If the characters later return to the garden, its residents advise them to tread lightly.
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to be invincible. They see the principles that define them and their deities at work every day in the world around them — nature rewards the strong and mercilessly eliminates the weak and the
Luthic. He predicts that the war will end with Luthic the only deity standing, as the cave mother ascends to rule her warrior children.
Life in the Tribe
Orcs survive through savagery and force of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Bugbear Lair Locations The following locations are keyed to map H. Marc Moureau Map H: Bugbear Lair (DM’s Version) View Without Tokens View Player Version H1: Entrance Just inside the cave, a
tunnel branches east and west. H2: War Room The door to this makeshift war room is ajar, allowing the characters to hear two gruff voices bickering inside. When the characters enter or peek inside, read or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
N1), except the tunnel slopes down to area N13. N5: Eastern Boulder Cave Several boulders are scattered about this small cave, and three of them raise their heads to look at you as you enter. Crooked
grins full of rocky teeth appear in their faces as the creatures rumble what might be a greeting.
Three gregarious Galeb Duhr dwell in this cave. They are pleased to have company, and ask in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Shunned Cave Locations The following locations are keyed to map G. Marc Moureau Map G: Shunned Caves (DM’s Version) View Without Tokens View Player Version G1: Entrance Gnawed bones litter the
ground near the cave mouth, and the stench of blood hangs in the air. The bones belong to the owlbear’s victims, including animals, explorers, and other monsters. The bones bear indentations from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
city of Sharn, which is both the cultural heart of Breland and a nexus for intrigue and diplomacy. Bards have much to gain from the company of other bards, as they exchange news, stories, and songs
. For this purpose, long ago a group of the finest bards in Sharn founded the Circle of Song, an alliance of entertainers and adventurers. The Circle of Song is an informal organization, open to any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
branches. Inside these natural walls, patches of thick forest alternate with open spaces where the Setessans build their homes and civic buildings amid the trees. Out of deference to Nylea, the residents of
favorite resting spot for people and animals alike, and Nylea and Iroas are worshiped here. Autumn Nexus. Near the southern edge of Setessa, in an orchard filled with golden apples, a small cave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Dragon and that they are collecting loot “for the great hoard that will usher in the reign of the Queen of Dragons.” They know that the cult has a clutch of dragon eggs under heavy guard in a cave at
the camp. Rewards If characters capture a prisoner, award each of them 25 XP. To collect that award, the prisoner must be brought to the governor. Interrogating the prisoner independently and bringing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
cave at the camp. Rewards If characters capture a prisoner, award each of them 25 XP. To collect that award, the prisoner must be brought to the governor. Interrogating the prisoner independently and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Battalion. This elite unit fought at the forefront of the Last War, and Brelish bards still sing of the exploits of Khandan the Hammer and Meira the Huntress. At the end of the war, the battalion was split
values their contributions but fears their power, which is why he divided the battalion after the end of the war. Still, he rewards loyalty among the Redcloaks by showing loyalty to them in return. Again
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
completely reasonable and plausible explanation. Singing songs and strumming lutes might be fine for most bards. Who doesn’t like a rousing shanty now and then? But standing in a crowded tavern playing for
copper pieces tossed by commoners isn’t for everyone — and it certainly isn’t for bards in the Acq Inc world. The power and magic tied up in the voice of a franchise bard is meant for greater things
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, rerolling duplicates. Mountain Encounters d8 Encounter 1 Border Patrol 2 Dragon Flight 3 Fire Giant 4 Gnome Vale 5 Hermit 6 Rockslide 7 Troll Cave 8 Wyvern Roost Border Patrol A group of human
routes of several border patrols, as well as the locations of a gnome vale, a hermit’s hut, and a troll cave (detailed in the encounters that follow). Berythrach also knows the approximate location of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
cave in search of a stolen family tapestry, but the goblins captured her. Vinx is Indifferent toward the characters and has the Restrained condition while bound. Vinx assures the characters that she’s
explore the cave and fights alongside them until they all reemerge in the valley. Treasure. Vinx stashed a magic item at the bottom of one of the barrels before she was captured; roll once on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, and anything beyond 30 feet is in darkness. Cart wheels have carved shallow ruts in the dirt floor leading to the back of the mine, where the cave-in was never fully excavated. Smaller tunnels branch
oppressive gloom and shadow.
The main tunnel heads into the mountain, ending at a pile of rubble left over from the cave-in. Secondary hallways branch off to the left and the right. The meenlocks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
twenty-foot-high cave is polished to a mirror finish, such that you are faced with countless distorted reflections of yourself. Your head spins as you try to keep your bearings.
If Tekeli-li is
in this cave have disadvantage because of the disorienting reflections. If Tekeli-li is here, the gnoll vampire (see appendix C) uses its Frightful Cackle first, then targets enemies with its Sickening
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
bring law and order to Phandalin. As such, he wants to find the lost mine of Wave Echo Cave and help the Rockseeker brothers put it back into production, believing that bringing prosperity to the region
and transported to Neverwinter to face the judgment of a higher authority. Regardless of Iarno’s fate, Sildar rewards the party with 200 gp for eliminating the Redbrand threat. Joining the Lords
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, his goal is to see Phandalin thrive and become prosperous. Therefore, he wants to find the lost mine of Wave Echo Cave and help the Rockseeker brothers put it back into production. Sildar also
Iarno’s fate, Sildar rewards the party with 200 gp for eliminating the Redbrand threat. Joining the Lords’ Alliance
If the party eliminates the threat from Cragmaw Castle or uncovers Iarno’s treachery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
delighted anticipation.
When the characters pass through the fey crossing in the Cave of Echoes (see area C7), they vanish and reappear in the center of this fairy ring. The characters all appear at the
kitchen and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check discovers the door. It leads to a tunnel that ends in a cave-in with several crushed humanoid skeletons visible at its edge, but this is an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Gods of the Orcs Orcs believe their gods to be invincible. They see the principles that define them and their deities at work every day in the world around them — nature rewards the strong and
predicts that the war will end with Luthic the only deity standing, as the cave mother ascends to rule her warrior children.
Gruumsh, “He Who Watches” Gruumsh, the undisputed ruler of the orc
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
hear the strumming of a lute (see area 13) as they approach this rough-hewn cave, the contents of which are as follows: Hoard. An enormous pile of coins and gems fills this chamber. Sleeping under this
their mother, Ashtyrranthor. Treasure. The hoard consists of 249,280 cp, 121,472 sp, 11,302 ep, 6,025 gp, 200 pp, two ambers (100 gp each), four coral branches (250 gp each), two spinels (100 gp each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
(Perception) check, see the decanter anchored behind coral branches, which must be smashed to free it. The sculpture stands 20 feet tall and has AC 11, 50 hit points, and immunity to psychic and poison damage
quest, she leads them to the meditation cave (area 18) and uses its teleport power to transport them back to the mainland (or wherever else they wish to go). She also allows them to keep the wooden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
that juts up from the cliffs of the island’s west coast, its multiple levels connected by stairs, ramps, and magical lifts. After docking in a sea cave at the base of the column, you marched to the
: both branches of a magical navy sworn to protect Toril and to explore other worlds beyond. Few people know of the academy’s existence, and its leaders try to keep it that way.
Mirt the Merciless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Fortress, and Wakenreth. They’re also curious about other locations in the wastes and might ask for the characters’ help—see the locations below. Bluemaw Cave Exploration A group of scavengers have heard
of Bluemaw Cave (location F on map 5.1), an out-of-the-way cavern where they’ve spotted dwarves living. They’d like to meet the dwarves and perhaps establish a friendly rapport. If the threats in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
acquired an item of arcane significance. Assist me in this effort, and the item is yours.”
If the characters complete three quests within the keep and report back to Elandra, she rewards them with one
-proclaimed Cult of Chaos—that reportedly operates in a cave network to the northeast. I believe the source of the cult’s power resides in one of those caves.
“These lands yearn for heroes. For the good of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
both useful to the cause. Devils constantly strive to recruit mortals into their ranks by offering them rewards in return for their service. While they live, these cultists carry out the wishes of
resistance to their goals, heedless of consequences that don’t affect them. There are many theories about why it is called the Blood War, but I believe it is because the branches of the River Styx act like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
equal to 5 gp per Hit Die for any aberration, elemental, or outlaw slain in the region. She keeps a bounty board just outside Burle’s gates, which occasionally offers larger rewards for the capture
, the ruins have been largely forgotten. The exception is Keledek the Unspoken, the town wizard, who used magic to open the cellar door and found that the passages led to a hidden sea cave. He uses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. Blood hawks make excellent hunting animals. Nobles are willing to pay 25 gp per intact egg. C2. Crystal Cave This cave has a single spherical room with a radius of 15 feet. Ogrorlo’s merfolk slaves
carved this cave. The aberration used the cave to meditate and rest. Glowing Mosaic. Pink, purple, and blue crystals cover the walls in a mosaic that depicts merfolk raising their hands toward an






