been before designs carrion rolling

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

encounter 11–12 1 carrion crawler 13 Demon pack 14 1 flumph 15 1 gray ooze 16 1d4 moldy quaggoth spore servants 17 1d4 two-headed grimlocks 18 1 swarm of insects (centipedes) 19 1 xorn 20 Yellow mold

Carrion Crawler There’s a 50 percent chance that the carrion crawler is feasting on the putrid flesh of a dead grimlock and ignores the party unless disturbed. Otherwise, it is scouring tunnels for food

Death Slaad

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Death Slaad Slaad lords create death slaadi by infusing gray slaadi with a portion of their chaotic energy. When groups of slaadi act deliberately, death slaadi are often behind their designs. Death

determined by rolling 1d4: on a 1, Charmed; on a 2, Frightened; on a 3, Poisoned; or on a 4, Incapacitated. Spellcasting. The slaad casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and

1. Secret Entrances

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

possesses a satchel made from carrion crawler hide, inside which are ten pounds of edible fungi. She also carries a full waterskin and three torchstalks (see “Fungi of the Underdark” in chapter 2), one of

of monsters, but the Zhents have installed trip wires and pressure plates at irregular intervals. These are triggering mechanisms for collapsing roofs, poison darts, and rolling spheres (see “Sample

4. Drow Enclave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

contains 2d6 crystal vials of exotic perfume worth 100 gp each, 3d6 crystal bottles of distilled beverages worth 25 gp each, 1d4 magic items (determined by rolling on Magic Item Table A in chapter 7 of the

Dungeon Master’s Guide), and 2d6 vials of carrion crawler mucus (see “Poisons” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Characters also find 1d10 × 10 pounds of food and 1d10 × 5 gallons of water stored in each building.

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

region. Consider rolling on the Blessed Radiance Effects table when the following circumstances occur in the region: A creature succeeds on a saving throw compelled by the abilities of a fiend or an

inspire life to propagate along alien paths. Consider rolling on the Far Realm Effects table when the following circumstances occur in a region touched by the Far Realm: A warlock whose Otherworldly

Beholder Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

limits, it often designs its lair to include secret passageways that are used for reconnaissance or surprise attacks. (These features aren’t shown on the accompanying map, but can be located anywhere

collapsing roof, the falling net, and the rolling sphere, a beholder can use its disintegration ray to blast a hole in the ceiling above its enemies, opening up a previously prepared chamber filled with mud

Where to Start?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

finely tooled metal etched with organic designs or cryptic symbols. 8 Monstrous. This archfey has a monstrous form. For example, they might resemble an enormous spider, a hydra whose heads look like

oversized elf heads with fangs, or any other horrific form you can imagine. Personality If you haven’t already settled on a personality for your archfey, you can determine it randomly by rolling on the

Hive Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

himself a priest of Aoskar, the dead god of portals, Fell now walks on the ground instead of floating above it. However, some of the dabus’s magic remains, evident in the indelible designs he weaves

temporary glow or shifting pattern—but some designs function as spell scrolls that burn away once used, singeing hair, fur, or scales in the process. As a devotee of Aoskar and longtime resident of

C: Blue Phoenix Shrine

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

: Altar Room A long room stretches ahead, its walls carved with motifs of rolling waves. A ceiling supported by twin pillars glows with faint blue light. At the rear of the chamber stands an altar

carved with coral-like designs. Behind it rises a sizable granite sculpture depicting the bird from the shrine’s entrance, its outstretched wings wreathed in flames. An archway opens into a chamber to

Halls of the Upper Priesthood

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

encounter, roll on the Random Upper Priesthood Encounters table, rerolling duplicates. Random Upper Priesthood Encounters d4 Encounter 1 Eight giant spiders 2 Three carrion crawlers 3 Six ghasts 4

former high priest, Nafik, the hieroglyphs also tell the story of Nafik’s evil designs. If translated (see the “Pyramid Features” section), the hieroglyphs on the ceiling read as follows: “Above our

Hrakhamar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Hrakhamar. To defend their trove, the dwarves stockpiled weapons and armor in this chamber. The firenewts haven’t bothered most of it; they prefer their own weapons over heavier dwarven designs, and

intact for the full length, but encounters with carrion crawlers and giant spiders are guaranteed. As characters get closer to Wyrmheart Mine, they might also encounter bands of kobolds. The albino

Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18)

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

Divination The walls of this thin tower are etched with intricate designs of hands and eyes. Silver light flickers from a high window, above which a large, carved eye animates and blinks. Part of the

pulled the lever. Determine the creature by rolling a d6 and consulting the Chimeric Creations table. The chimeric creator needs 8 hours to recharge before it can be used again. A gauge on the device

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

ring engraved with geometric star designs. This ring isn’t magical or of any significant monetary value, but Laysa’s ancestors once used it in traditional storytelling ceremonies involving astrology

pillars are spaced throughout this musty room, the ceiling of which is only ten feet high. In the flickering light, you see two massive, rolling constructs roving the space. The room’s ceiling is 10

Locations R - U

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

raven’s feet as offerings. At dusk, giant ravens gather to feast on the remains. After devouring the carrion, the giant ravens perch on timber roosts and squawk at one another until nightfall, when they

, hurling benches, rain barrels, and whatever else they can find in lieu of rocks. Treasure Each hill giant has a sack containing 2d6 × 100 cp and 1d4 mundane items, determined by rolling on the Items in a

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