battle being diffusing crossing rooting

Shadow Crossing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Shadow Crossing Sylphene, the baron’s firstborn daughter, was a tortured soul. After she was interred, her grave became a shadow crossing—a gateway to the Shadowfell. To use this gate, the characters

grave at night is instantly transported to a similar dug-up grave in the Shadowfell. There’s nothing on the Shadowfell side of the crossing as grand as Chalet Brantifax, but the topography is similar

7. Library and Scriptorium

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

duergar are rooting through the collected works, and a single cloaker lurks in the shadows of the vaulted ceiling. Ladders. Sliding iron ladders on rails allow access to the tallest shelves, which top

visitors, the duergar instinctively enlarge themselves and attack. If two duergar fall in battle, the survivors turn invisible and flee to area 12 while the cloaker covers their escape. The holy texts

Underworld Crossing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. Map 4.1: Underworld Crossing View Player Version Underworld Crossing Villains Mortals who adventure in an Underworld crossing are likely to battle foes trying to enter or escape the Underworld—or

Underworld Crossing The Tartyx River is dotted with ruined temples of Athreos on either side of its banks that serve as crossing points between the mortal world and the Underworld. Souls of the dead

D3. Stepstone Crossing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

D3. Stepstone Crossing A row of boulders spaced two feet apart breach the surface of the lake to form a walking path across a forty-foot-wide waterway. The water around the stepstones is only 4

who was standing atop one of the stones is dumped into the water. Predators Below. Two merrow lurk in the water east of the crossing. They dislike the taste of bullywugs and ignore them, but they

Complications on the Dunes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

infest the waters around the island. Having feasted on those who fell during the battle, they are eager for more fresh meat. 4 A sudden squall kicks up! The sudden driving rain causes skeletons to

killing them with ranged attacks. They come ashore while the characters are crossing the dunes, and then attack.

The Stone Bridge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

. “Not a bad place to die,” the mage says with mild amusement. The doppelganger posing as Gargosh doesn’t take part in the fight, remaining on the fringes of the battle and rooting for the characters to

Commanders' Retreat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Commanders’ Retreat After the Dragon Army soldiers are dealt with, read or paraphrase the following text: A dozen mounted soldiers gallop from the tree line, rushing south toward the crossing

. Kalaman’s colors are visible on these soldiers’ armor, despite the dents and stains of battle. It’s easy to pick out Darrett among these riders in his distinctive Solamnic armor. Another figure sits behind

The Three Pillars of Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

day crossing a rolling plain or an hour making their way through caverns underground. On the smallest scale, it could mean one character pulling a lever in a dungeon room to see what happens. Social

forcing a rout. Combat is the most structured element of a D&D session, with creatures taking turns to make sure that everyone gets a chance to act. Even in the context of a pitched battle, there’s

Battle at Steel Springs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Battle at Steel Springs The trip from Wheelwatch back to Kalaman is uneventful. On their return to Castle Kalaman, the character with the highest passive Wisdom (Perception) score notices the castle

under them. They plan to ambush the Red Dragon Army near a crossing of the Inkwater called Steel Springs, thirty miles west of Kalaman. The aide knows nothing more, but before the characters leave, the

Retreat from Steel Springs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

line beyond it. Wounded Kalaman soldiers stagger from the trees, heading toward a narrow crossing that lies in your direction. Dragon Army soldiers give chase on horseback. This battlefield is

represented on map 4.3. As the characters arrive, six Kalaman soldiers (see appendix B), each with 8 hit points, flee south from the battle occurring up the road. They’ve reached the islet at the center of

15. The Great Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

15. The Great Hall This hallway is twenty feet wide and has piles of rubble and debris scattered along its length. The walls are covered with frescoes. The south wall displays scenes of a battle

between natives and invaders. The north wall depicts people questing for a new land; their experiences during the journey include crossing treacherous mountains, sailing over storm-tossed seas, and

The Wards of Waterdeep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

bounded by rivers or walls. But in Waterdeep, one can traverse from ward to ward by crossing a street — a fact that offers the drivers of hire-coaches some amusement when an ignorant tourist requests a

. For example, children (and even some adults) hop on one foot when crossing Asmagh’s Alley in the Castle Ward. Why? Well, Asmagh was an apothecary who poisoned many patients, then buried them upright

Flavors of Fantasy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

settles over the land. The characters can battle the giants living there or try to broker a lasting peace. Supernatural Horror If you want to put a horror spin on your campaign, the Monster Manual is

heroes whose actions turn the tide of battle. The characters carry out specific missions: capture a magical standard that empowers undead armies, gather reinforcements to break a siege, or cut through

Setessa's Surroundings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

lions to get them ready to accompany Setessans in battle. Here men live and work alongside women, collectively training and caring for the animals that live here. Nessian Wood The vast wilderness of the

, grim Returned, or worse. Hunter’s Crossing. Setessa once extended its claim over more of the Nessian Wood, establishing military outposts like those of Akros. At the western end of the forest, along

Deathly Interludes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. Hero’s Epilogue Most adventurers hope their lives come to an end with some worthy conclusion. Sometimes in the heat of battle, though, that end can be abrupt and without real resolution. An epilogue

featuring a hero’s soul descending into the Underworld, crossing the Tartyx River, and being guided—or dragged—to the ward which awaits them might create that satisfying conclusion. Consider memorable

Church of the Silver Flame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

and battle evil can draw on the power of the Silver Flame to aid them, but they must beware of the Shadow in the Flame, the demon that still lingers and yearns to trick good people into evil. A

than compassion as the primary tool for rooting out evil. And in Thrane, the church has become the ruling body. While still driven by Tira’s principles of redemption and sacrifice, the intrusion of

Planning to Evacuate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

more people. Repurposed Ferry. A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check notices the ferry crossing on the Vingaard River has a series of rafts and small boats on a pulley

system. The mechanism can be broken down in two hours, freeing up vessels for one hundred people. Battle Plans Early in the afternoon, Cudgel returns to Vogler. She shares the following information

Shadowfell

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

might be a shadow crossing, as might an open grave. Shadow crossings form in gloomy places where spirits or the stench of death lingers, such as battlefields, graveyards, and tombs. They manifest only

childishly cruel stalker Ivan Dilisnya—pursue their obsessive schemes. Falkovnia Empty countryside surrounds ruined or crumbling cities, with only a few pockets of civilization fighting a losing battle

Starting the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

caught wind of Varyas’s agenda and who seeks to silence any who know Phenax’s secret. The oracle managed to get away from them at a ferry crossing some distance back, but not before catching several

riders attack the mortals closest to the body, trying to ensure that no witnesses escape. “Get away from the heretic, bleeder,” one Returned snarls as she strides into battle. Both ignore any mortals

Locations in Vogler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Istarian forces clashed here, and legends claim the spirits of fallen knights haunt the hill and watch over the town. Each year, the Kingfisher Festival’s reenactment of the battle serves as a reminder of

to attend Ispin’s funeral. She volunteered her band to take part in the annual reenactment of the Battle of High Hill—her attempt to lift the village’s spirits after their loss. During the day, Cudgel

Portal Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Pirates versus zombies 6 River barge crossing 7–8 The Maverick Just Cut to the End If the players are particularly clever, they might come up with novel ways to shortcut the search for

reaching the crow’s nest, then continuing on to the aft platform and the exit portal. At different points during the crossing of the rigging, the characters might attract the attention of crew members

Climbing the Spire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

into the hollow plummets until rescued. Piercer Demigod. This crossing is home to the demigod Kirgaz Vizt the Unerring Avalanche, one of the few deities of ropers and piercers. Kirgaz uses the piercer

turns hostile if the characters antagonize him. During battle, any creature affected by the giant’s Curse of the Evil Eye action gains amphibian-like features. If the giant is slain, his body rapidly

Boareskyr Bridge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Boareskyr Bridge Boareskyr Bridge stands on the Trade Way and is the only consistently safe crossing over the Winding Water for more than a hundred miles in either direction. This alone makes it

I spoke to look to the skies. In the time of Cyric’s legendary battle with Bhaal, pegasi dwelt nearby. The magical creatures are said to favor those of pure heart and even allow themselves to be

Helm's Hold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

a shapeshifting succubus, who turned many monks into willing servitors. When her machinations were at last revealed and the battle for Helm’s Hold began, other otherworldly forces came to the fore

good people by rooting out hidden evils and severing connections with other planes. According to their members, it’s not enough to fight threats that arise. Many lives can be saved if the signs of evil

Cave of Echoes Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

collects moisture dripping from the ceiling. An ochre jelly lurks here, content to feed on fungus and the remains of the poltergeists’ occasional victims. It slithers into the main cavern if battle breaks

tools can cut the gems with two days of work per gem. Doing so multiplies each gem’s value by ten. C6: Crystal Cave Zuzanna Wuzyk A waterfall in a crystal cave hides a fey crossing to the

More Encounters in Elturel

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

forces below the city. The spined devils grumble in Infernal, unhappy about being up here when they could be fighting demons in the battle below. The merregon takes their insolence in silence. Imp

Camp Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

fight only if attacked, spurring their two elk companions into battle. They beg for mercy once half of them (including the elk) are down. Reinforcements. Camp Hc2 arrives the first time a disturbance is

likely to disrupt the ritual, the druids attack. Sauruki tries to hang back and fight cautiously. He repeatedly makes the sign of the water cult, crossing his forefingers and touching his thumbs, hoping

Patrons in the Realms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

through a fey crossing by entering a clearing, passing through the surface of a pool, stepping into a circle of mushrooms, or crawling under the trunk of a tree. A few warlocks seek out such places to

, seeking revenge. Errtu the balor has plagued Drizzt Do’Urden for more than a century, largely over possession of an artifact called the Crenshinibon. Having lost the last battle and been banished

Nautiloid Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

bulette shortly after they leave (see “Bulette Proof”). The stairway leads up to the battle deck (area N4). Characters who examine the cargo containers find two barrels of lubricant, two barrels of a

nonfunctional unless the power core is fixed, which is beyond the ceremorphs’ capability. N4. Battle Deck This middle deck has an open cowl. Mounted to the deck is a forward-facing ballista. The walls are lined

The Sinkhole

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

; there’s no danger in crossing it. Watery Peril. At the west end of the cavern, the ceiling lowers to meet the surface of the river. Any creature swept past this point by the current is trapped in a long

individual was one of Durgeddin’s chief lieutenants; the orcs captured her during the final battle and threw her in this cell for interrogation later. Afterward, the unfortunate warrior was forgotten

Dragon's Flight Path

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

themselves to ogre size, and join the battle. Dragon Damage. The dragon takes no damage. Target 5: Caer-Konig The dragon destroys every structure in town in 1½ hours. Speaker Trovus, the town’s

direct result of the dragon’s attack. Dragon Damage. The dragon takes no damage. Target 8: Bremen As the dragon flies over Maer Dualdon, it spots many of Bremen’s residents crossing the lake in boats and

Verbeeg Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

been drawn to area V3 by activity there, omit the opening paragraph of the following boxed text: A heavy snore comes from a fat, battle-scarred ogre sitting with its back against the west wall, its

keep the ogre from tripping over them and to discourage the cave bear from rooting through them. Lowering a basket by using its mechanism requires an action. The baskets contain sheep shears, milk

Locations on the Grove Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

) contain additional monsters. The closed doors and stone walls prevent sound from entering these four areas. The creatures within join the battle here at your discretion. 49. Arboretums Luminescent mist

on opposite walls. Torn and burnt pages, bindings, and scrolls form disordered piles in the corners. Treasure. Rooting around in the wreckage, separate successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) checks

The Glitterhame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

crude plug made of mud and wattle. A successful DC 10 Strength check is required to pull it open. If alerted by the sounds of battle, the troglodytes on the far side secure the door, increasing the DC

southeast chamber, those in the other chamber hear the sounds of battle and rush to assist. The troglodytes in the southwest chamber remain there to protect the hatchlings; if the characters attack the

The Mountain Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

. They snarl a challenge, revealing yellowed tusks, and prepare to hurl javelins at you! Rope Bridge. The bridge is safe structurally, despite its appearance. Crossing under fire is difficult enough to

roping themselves to a stable attachment point before crossing. Secret Doors. Two secret doors on the north and south walls lead to areas 4 and 4a. The doors are well made, each requiring a successful

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