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The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
” veil. The outermost layers of her dress open to reveal a marionette theatre, and she manipulates her puppets using an arrangement of artificial hands that nestles in the folds of fabric. She
this power to trap Iggwilv and her court in temporal stasis. The hags then carved up Iggwilv’s domain, splitting it between them. The sisters couldn’t agree on which of them should keep
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
but possibly with a circus, at a theater, or even in a noble’s court. At such a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the
smiles on people’s faces when I perform. That’s all that matters. (Neutral)
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Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
court. At such a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the establishment), as long as you perform each night. In addition, your
Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any)
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Bond
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My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
reaching the Court of Orestes. Once at the lost holy site, the characters discover ancient guardians, as well as an unliving entity with the potential to reveal Phenax’s lost secret.
toward the sage Khea who lives in the nearby polis. When the characters investigate, they learn from Khea that the writing is undecipherable except for the first line, which refers to the legendary Court
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Citlán tries to hire the party in the Court of Whispers to uncover the plot of a corrupt council member in their homeland (see the adventure “The Fiend of Hollow Mine”). 2 The committee that oversees
of Atagua declares it is willing to reveal the location of one of the missing civilizations if the characters prevent an alien evil from encroaching on Atagua (see the adventure “Orchids of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
holds clues to the mystery. They give the characters another book to use as a means of entrance, which gets them in … barely. The Avowed at the front gates are initially doubtful about the quality or
desirability of the work. After enough debate to make the players nervous, they accept the book. Characters gain entrance to the Court of Air, where they are assigned rooms at the House of Rest, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
Citlán tries to hire the party in the Court of Whispers to uncover the plot of a corrupt council member in their homeland (see the adventure “The Fiend of Hollow Mine”). 2 The committee that oversees
of Atagua declares it is willing to reveal the location of one of the missing civilizations if the characters prevent an alien evil from encroaching on Atagua (see the adventure “Orchids of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
and fomorians that they are not a threat to the Gloaming Court. If they believe the characters, and particularly if the characters agree (truthfully or otherwise) to help the queen destroy the
Princess of the Shadow Glass, the elves and fomorians can reveal that the Queen of Air and Darkness sent them from the Feywild to slay the marked characters and steal back The Scrivener’s Tale. The queen is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Over the course of the adventure, the characters might discover secrets that reveal new goals or change their original goal. Their understanding of what’s going on around them might change. Maybe
rumors of treasure were a trick to lure them into a death trap. Perhaps the so-called spy in the queen’s court is actually a scheme concocted by the monarch herself to seize even more power. At the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
princess, who does not reveal her true name, claims to be the only one who can destroy the Queen of Air and Darkness and free the Gloaming Court from that tyrannical ruler. It’s clear that the speaker’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Pixie “Petal gowns and acorn caps are so last summer!”
— Rivergleam, pixie fashionista
Standing barely a foot tall, pixies resemble diminutive elves with gossamer wings like those of dragonflies
or butterflies, bright as the clear dawn and as luminous as the full moonrise. Curious as cats and shy as deer, pixies go where they please. They like to spy on other creatures and can barely contain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
-Father. Characters spot the circle and the rune as soon as they come within 5 feet of either. Otherwise, the frost must be cleared away to reveal the presence of the circle and its rune. The oracle
to stop the giants? “Find a magic conch of the storm giant king, Hekaton. Use it to visit Hekaton’s court. Root out the evil therein.” If the characters already have a conch of teleportation in their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
3. Slanted Room A secret door opens to reveal an empty 10-foot-square cubicle with a 5-foot-wide tunnel of rough-hewn stone leading away from it. The tunnel descends slightly until it reaches a room
that smells like a sewer. The room contains the following features: Flood. The floor of the room tilts — its west end is 6 feet lower than its east end. Foul sewer water covers the floor, barely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
mountains. They don’t experience time or perceive danger as shorter-lived species do. Galeb duhr avoid danger by hiding from other creatures. When they do reveal themselves, they speak and act ponderously
view galeb duhr as aloof allies and might entrust these long-lived beings with secrets or treasures for future generations. Others speak of galeb duhr songs, barely audible harmonizations by groups of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
trapdoor in the ceiling can be pushed open to reveal area O4. Each crate is 3 feet square. The top one is empty, but the middle and lower ones each contain a captive child. The outward-facing side of each
from the village of Barovia after being given to the hags by their parents in exchange for dream pastries. The boy, Freek, is seven years old. The girl, Myrtle, is barely five. Their crates are full
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
first found the tunnels didn’t reveal their discovery to anyone, and to this day only a handful among the Council of Savants and the Gray Ghosts know about them. The long, gently curving tunnels have
barely 2 feet wide at their widest points. A Tiny creature can move through these tunnels unimpeded, while a Small creature must squeeze to pass through them. Medium and larger creatures can’t fit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
partially concealed behind a tall, slender oil painting of fishing boats on Lac Dinneshere. It pulls open to reveal the speaker’s office (area T3) beyond. Any character who searches the wall for
participated in Rinaldo’s séance). If one or more characters come within 5 feet of the ghost, it throws back its head to reveal a bare skull with a rictus grin, catching characters by surprise with its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
3. Entrance to the Tomb of Horrors Even a bit of light entering through a crawl space or provided by a torch will reveal that an unusual tunnel lies ahead. If the characters clear the passage near
studied all the way from the entrance to where the path forks toward areas 5 and 6, the individual with such perseverance will be rewarded by suddenly understanding that a message is contained in barely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
things they don’t. In a typical D&D session, a DM makes numerous rules decisions—some barely noticeable and others quite obvious. Players also interpret the rules, and the whole group keeps the game
doesn’t replace a DM’s adjudication. Just as the rules do, the column is meant to give DMs, as well as players, tools for tuning the game according to their tastes. The column should also reveal some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
.
9 Find a gate to the Underworld or Nyx.
10 Consult a demon living in the temple.
11 Discover why the temple was abandoned.
12 Restore the temple to reveal the truth hidden in
ancient room with scrying pools filled with blood that has barely a trace of dust. A sturdy iron door protects the temple’s vault. Map 4.8: Abandoned Temple View Player Version Abandoned Temple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
obsidian heels, and her briefcase—a subservient mimic—snaps open to reveal a drooling maw of jagged teeth. Her Excellency rarely shows her true form and keeps her abilities secret, preferring to drain her
citadel’s courtyard, holding aloft a pair of burning scales. Behind it lies the Court of Cinders, an ornate house of law where devil magistrates administer justice on behalf of the diabolical courts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
14. Diggermattock Hall This is the home of Dorbo and Senni Diggermattock as well as the “palace” of the provisional government of Blingdenstone. Characters are escorted here if they reveal to the
for the growing number of oozes in Blingdenstone. If the characters return with information about the Pudding Court and the threat lurking therein, the Diggermattocks pay them with an empty spell gem of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Investigating the Quake Among the folk gathered in the Court of Air is Bookwyrm the dragonborn, who was having a drink in the Hearth when the earthquake struck. Bookwyrm is the First Reader of
persuaded his followers that the way to ascend in the hierarchy is to reveal that the higher-ups are not as capable of protecting the lore of Candlekeep as they should be. He dreams of delivering a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
; now roll damage,” “11 points,” and “OK, now we’re to Initiative count 13.” Instead, use the rules and your knowledge of the scene to help your narration. If 18 is barely a hit, but the 11 points of
badly!” As the characters fight monsters, you can reveal information to help the players make good choices, as described in the sections that follow. Awarding Heroic Inspiration
As discussed in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Court of Orestes Locations The area around the Court of Orestes and its interior locations are identified on map 4.16. Map 4.16: Court of Orestes View Player Version 1. Khystonos Riverbank When the
Guide, Athreos. All the mosaics are ruined now, but they can be repaired enough to reveal the gist of what they depicted if a creature spends an hour searching through the mud to find the missing pieces
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
10 Tumbler Feature: By Popular Demand You can always find a place to perform, usually in an inn or tavern but possibly with a circus, at a theater, or even in a noble’s court. At such a place, you
Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any) d6 Bond 1 My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I love. 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
17. Arcturia’s Court Characters who listen at the doors to this room hear harp music beyond. The room has a vaulted ceiling 20 feet high and contains the following: Arcturia. Arcturia — a gaunt
them her most trusted friends. If the lich comes under attack or takes umbrage with visitors, the mimics are quick to reveal their true forms and fight alongside her.)
Animal-Headed People. Standing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
weapons, unmarked crates, and shelves of bric-a-brac. The grimy windows barely allow a view of the city beyond.
Machil’s notes and journals are packed haphazardly into three boxes in this storeroom
be free of her. But it is too late for me.” (Machil wrote the letter when he knew he was being pursued by agents of the Gloaming Court but was killed before he could send it.) A piece of parchment is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Sense and detect evil and good reveal that this zone is thoroughly desecrated. 26. Temple of Light Glowing pillars brightly light this chamber of white marble. Each pillar is carved in the likeness of a
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->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
can be reached by descending a staircase from area P47. A double door in the north wall pulls open to reveal a stone balcony that overlooks the Court of Storms (area P13). A ring of marble pillars
Lower Palace Locations P11. Carriage House When the characters open one of the doors leading to this chamber and peer inside, read: The doors swing open to reveal a crystal carriage hitched to a pair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
their own, Lean Meimbaol from area M1 arrives to personally escort them to the abbey. If combat breaks out, the monks all reveal their true natures, and attempt to overwhelm and capture the characters
. Prisoners of the Monastery Some thirty humanoid prisoners (commoners) are held in the monastery. All have had their faces flayed to make them barely distinguishable from the monks. Most work in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
covered with several inches of fine muck. Only careful probing of the muck near the back of the cave will reveal a small trapdoor with a rusted iron ring set in it. Once the muck has been cleared away, a
barely managed to escape, accompanied only by his personal bodyguard company of fanatical evil gnomes. Keraptis fled to the cities of the south and west, but wherever he went, his reputation preceded him
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
is described in area S13. “Starglass Waypoint Features” offers information about the sconces and elevator. Dyson Logos Map: Starglass Waypoint Lower LevelView Player Version S3: Fountain Court An
elegant crystal fountain adorns the middle of this court. The fountain’s centerpiece is a beautiful crystal statue of a knight wearing a helm and ornate armor, her hands clasped around the hilt of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
demiplane’s magic brought the entire ship back instead. Wynemar holds court here, attended by her first mate, a death knight named Lord Gallien, along with other lieutenants and lesser Undead. Withered
Vineyard Withered Vineyard is a place of plague and illness. Rows of crops stand blight-gorged and decayed. The few fruits that spawn from the shriveled plants are gray and wrinkled, breaking open to reveal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
71. Lair of the Sewn Sisters Green smoke billows out from a bronze cauldron in the middle of this twenty-foot-high vaulted hall. Barely visible through the haze are three rocking chairs, several work
the cage. If the characters take an interest in the skeleton gate, the dolls reveal what they know about it: Five skeleton keys are needed to unlock the skeleton gate. Each key looks like an animated