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Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

foreign house. The sword at his back was the same, though, the one he had carried since even before he had found the twins left in swaddling at the gates of Arush Vayem. For all her life, Farideh had

to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining the bounds of that position. A continual drive for

Nihiloor

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

humanoid it encounters, using its victim as a puppet to spy on the city and relay information back to Nihiloor. Occasionally, an intellect devourer is instructed to seek out a particular kind of target, such

Nihiloor The illithid Nihiloor works for Xanathar, spending its days creating intellect devourers and setting them loose in the sewers of Waterdeep. Each intellect devourer attacks the first

First Floor

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

First Floor The tower rests atop a cloud that feels solid underfoot. An open archway leads to an empty vestibule, at the back of which hangs a thin, translucent blue curtain that flaps in the breeze

. Beyond the curtain lies a 100-foot-high hexagonal chamber containing a giant-sized wooden table and stone chair. Dangling from the ceiling by iron chains are six crystal spheres with continual flame

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

General Features The areas in this underground grotto have the following features: Illumination. The glowing jade in area S1 fills that area with dim light. Lanterns holding continual flame spells

or any type of planar travel to leave the Old City; magic that creates such an effect automatically fails. Spells that enable travel to other sections of Old City (whether elsewhere in the secret grotto or back to the Yun dynasty ruins) still function, though.

Encounter 8: Courthouse

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

guards stand outside each of the front and back doors (leading to areas H1 and H6) at all hours. Rooms have 10-foot-high ceilings, with 8-foot-high passages and 7-foot-high doorways connecting them

. Windows are fitted with iron bars that require a successful DC 30 Strength (Athletics) check to bend. Doors are made of iron-bound oak and unlocked. All areas are brightly lit by continual flame spells

Xanathar Guild

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

to kidnap one of the leaders of the Undertakers and take that person back to Skullport to have an intellect devourer implanted in their skull, so that Xanathar can take control of the bandit gang. The

The Prize

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble

adjust the last sentences of the first and second paragraphs so the goblins are ready to fight. These two connected rooms have an open door between them and a makeshift forge in the back of the second

“magic stick.” She’s bluffed the others into believing she’s a spellcaster, but the glowing staff just has a magical glow and functions as though it has the spell Continual Flame cast upon it. During the

Expanded Ziggurat

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

characters of all levels, though unseasoned adventurers determined to face the Returner in combat are almost certainly doomed to fail. Characters killed by Zargon might be resurrected on the Infinite

unoccupied space within 10 feet of the chute’s exit. A creature can choose to fail this saving throw. Clambering back up a chute requires a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. B65: Ritual

29. Old Books

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

29. Old Books Light. Lanterns anchored to the 15-foot-high ceiling by iron chains are spaced 20 feet apart and have continual flame spells cast on them. Bookshelves. Carved into the walls are five

fresco on the west wall depicts Halaster riding triumphantly on the back of a blue dracolich. The walls and their frescoes are illusions without substance. Creatures can pass right through them, and an

1. Entrance to Arcturiadoom

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

a central column of rock before traveling back up. This column supports the cavern’s 30-foot-high roof. The cavern also has these features: Double Door. A double door is framed with carvings of worm

-ridden skulls. Carved into the lintel above the double door is a sconce sculpted to resemble a skeletal hand, with a continual flame spell cast in its palm. Monsters. A pair of stalagmites flank the

Adventuring

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

Intelligence back, such as after an intellect devourer zeroes it? The greater restoration spell can remove the reduction to an ability score. What happens after 20th level? Is there a cap to character

2. Giants' Lodge

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

in the back wall of the lodge, and a large window on the second floor that has a great horn sticking out of it (area 2C). 2A. Gathering Hall Three frost giants (one male and two females) are engaged in

inhabitants of Svardborg aren’t placed on alert. The frost giants have tracked a lot of snow through the main doors. Torch sconces mounted to wooden pillars have continual flame spells cast on them

Traxigor's Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

before flying back to Candlekeep. Read or paraphrase the following boxed text to the players when the characters descend into the tower: One level down, you see a cluttered chamber illuminated by

various objects upon which continual flame spells have been cast. Scurrying around the room is an otter dressed in a tiny red cassock. The otter mumbles to itself in Common, mentioning something about a

39. Big Ears Watch Post

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

has an intellect devourer in its skull, which is controlling it like a puppeteer. Because of the intellect devourer’s Detect Sentience trait, the bugbears can’t be surprised by the adventurers. When

the intellect devourer’s host drops to 0 hit points, the intellect devourer teleports away to seek a new host. 39c. Goblin Hall Goblins. Nineteen loud, mean, starving goblins bicker and fight over

Xen'drik

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

plagues upon the rebellious elves. He made assassins of elven shadows and turned them back against their owners. Still the rebels persisted. In his anger, Cul’sir prepared to pull down the rest of

knowledge of law, and Boldrei proclaimed that no city would stand. The Traveler distorted the land so that no path followed twice. The Devourer unleashed fire and storm. And so Xen’drik remains a land of

Patrons in the Realms

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

following: Dendar the Night Serpent, Eater of the World, is said to be the spawn of the first nightmare, devourer of foul visions, and harbinger of the end of the world. Her warlocks frequently dream

. Similar to the Earthmother, it uses magical pools as windows into the world to spread its influence. Zargon, the Returner, also called the Invincible Tyrant, is said to be an undying and unkillable

15. Mecha-Halaster

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

15. Mecha-Halaster Pillar Sconces. This hall has a 150-foot-high arched ceiling buttressed by stone pillars that have sconces protruding from them at 10-foot intervals. Continual flame spells cast on

the sconces illuminate the hall. Giant Construct. In the middle of the room, lying on its back on the stone-tiled floor, is a 100-foot-tall figure made of molded iron, its feet pointing toward the

Firejolt Café Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

chapter). The front counter of the barista station is a whirl of chaos while Ellina and the other employees deal with the orders of dozens of students and faculty members. The back of the station is

the northern corners are lit by continual flame spells. Some twenty students are typically found here, using the tables to study quietly. F6. Quiet Room As with the fireside lounge, these rooms are

Force Grey (Gray Hands)

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

soured. He’s been hanging around the Yawning Portal more than usual. Observe him for a tenday, then report back to me.” Characters can befriend Meloon Wardragon (see appendix B) or watch him from afar

. If the characters rid Meloon of the intellect devourer in his skull, Vajra gives the party a wand of secrets. 5th “Xanathar is using intellect devourers to take control of Waterdavians in key

Stage 2: Little Inn of Horrors

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

Stage 2: Little Inn of Horrors The Test Market warps reality the moment any character opens a door within the Dran & Courtier. The first time this happens, all the characters find themselves back in

mouths the words, “Be careful.” She then goes back to absentmindedly cleaning the bar. This is a version of the Test Market where everything has gone wrong. Not What They Seem The figure swinging from

Revel's End Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13

contains a bed, a desk with matching chair, a claw-footed chest, and wall hooks for hanging clothes. The continual flame spell that illuminates each room can be suppressed or returned to its normal light

cooks sleep in the largest of the three rooms west of the kitchen. This side room is lit by continual flame spells that can be suppressed or activated by uttering the command word, “lights.” The middle

Revel's End Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

contains a bed, a desk with matching chair, a claw-footed chest, and wall hooks for hanging clothes. The continual flame spell that illuminates each room can be suppressed or returned to its normal light

cooks sleep in the largest of the three rooms west of the kitchen. This side room is lit by continual flame spells that can be suppressed or activated by uttering the command word, “lights.” The middle

11. Eye of Annam

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

are impressive and harmless. The lights in their lanterns are created by continual flame spells. Eigeron’s Ghost Like many giants before them, Eigeron and his father, Blagothkus, came to the Eye of

Divine Oracle”). After he gives this information, he asks the characters to avenge his death by killing his evil father, Blagothkus (see “Development”). If the party attacks the ghost, it fights back

M2. Amphitheater

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

shadows in the “Goblin Shadows” random encounter; if those shadows were destroyed, Specklenose and Zolt have their normal shadows back and are no longer being shunned. The lighting rig built over the

stage is an intricate wooden device operated by four unarmed goblins (neutral noncombatants) in theater masks. Mounted to the rig are a dozen shuttered cylinders, each one with a continual flame spell

Fraz-Urb'luu's Gem

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

calassabrak — a duergar without honor. He paid Yantha Coaxrock, an honest svirfneblin mage, to appraise the jewel, hoping that he could use it to buy back the goodwill of his clan. Touched by the gem’s madness

streams flowing through the cavern and into the Darklake. Light. Mantol-Derith is brightly lit by continual flame spells and crystals in the walls that reflect the light. A network of walkways and small plazas crisscross the rocky ground of the outpost, paved with crushed crystals that also reflect light.

Renown in Kalakeri

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

opportunities? Benefits of Renown. Whether the characters back Ramya or Arijani and Reeva, or seek to play both sides, those who advance in their standing with a faction advance in that side’s esteem, gaining

, and grudges rarely last long. As a result, the characters might walk the razor’s edge of loyalty and betrayal in hopes of furthering their own goals. Continual Conflict. Kalakeri’s factions are locked

Revel's End Locations (R17-R23)

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

against its duration. Bolted to the back wall of each cell is an iron bunkbed with a thin mattress atop it and a waste bucket nearby. Prisoners take their meals in their cells. Prisoners. Each of the

, west, and south can be scanned through 4-foot-tall, 1-foot-wide arrow slits. The continual flame spells that light the room can be dimmed or brightened by uttering a command word (“lights”). When the

Areas of the Lair

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

escorts the victor back to area X7 while Ahmaergo goads characters into joining the tournament. If the characters aren’t willing to enter the tournament, Ahmaergo has them beaten unconscious and locked up

empty barrels and casks that serve as stools. Drained tankards are strewn across the tabletop and the floor. A dozen moldy bunk beds are arranged in two rows at the back of the room. Xanathar Guild

Spire of Iriolarthas (Y19a-Y19h)

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

brightly lit by continual flame spells cast in wall sconces. Y19a. Main Entrance If the characters reach this area by ascending the strut at area Y6, read: Near the apex of the strut, the ceiling of

chamber discover an unfinished letter that details the acquisition of an artifact dating back to the empire of Ostoria. This rune-carved stone spindle is described as having an unknown purpose. The

Upper Levels and Cellar

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

of the approaching Tammeraut, resulting in Oloran’s desperate prayer to Procan and the ship’s resulting demise. The wizard’s gull familiar spied the ship at sea and brought word back to him. Archais

weighted hempen rope, a small metal baton the size of a torch with continual flame cast on it, a small metal container holding six pressure capsules (see appendix B). The compartment also contains a

Maelstrom

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

airtight and can’t hold back water. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher spot a secret door as they move near its location. A character can also find it by

contents. Illumination. All interior spaces are dimly lit. Air-filled chambers have wall sconces with continual flame spells cast on them or oval windows of transparent crystal that allow light

Howling Caves Locations

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

are apparent, and the smell of death is fainter than one would expect. At the back of the cave, within ten feet of the drow, a breeze whistles through three tiny fissures in the rock. The fissures

magically pull the air from the cave and the lungs of any creature that comes within 30 feet of the back of the cave. Such a creature must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be unable to

21. Azrok's Hold

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

pass by 6 A bugbear with an intellect devourer in its skull that tries to lure characters to area 21f 7 Preeta Kreepa (see area 21m) 8–10 Three hobgoblins and a hobgoblin captain keeping the peace and

. Preeta Kreepa Dug out of a mostly collapsed section of Stromkuhldur is a stone hovel in a cave lit by continual flame spells cast in several old cauldrons lying among the rubble. The door to the hovel is

Dark Duchess Locations

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

from the cold. Mooring ropes and fishing nets hang from hooks along the back wall. Nonperishable goods were stored in this cabin. The crew took a lot of supplies when they abandoned ship, but some

dragon is back, circling above me like a vulture. I reckon she could carry this ship back to Luskan were she of a mind to. To die from starvation, bitter cold, or a dragon? Choices, choices.” Treasure

Topolah's Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

need only grab hold of the rope and say “up” or “down” to be hoisted or lowered one floor as desired. Illumination. Continual flame spells bathe the interior in bright light. Topolah can suppress or

destination, use the orrery to get your bearings.” As they leave her tower and head back to their ship, she wishes them luck saving their world from annihilation. If Krux and the characters no longer have a

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