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Into the Ethereal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

party to the Ethereal Plane. Before beginning his ritual, Gallio shows the characters the monsters held in his dimensional cells. He reveals that the planar beacon freezes any extraplanar beings caught

in its beam: to bring the monsters home, the characters must grab hold of them, then return to this world and imprison the monster inside one of his dimensional cells.

S7. Main Hall and Belfry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Strength (Athletics) check. Characters can reach the belfry from inside using magic such as a spider climb or fly spell. Treasure. Close examination of the bell reveals that it’s thin sides are solid

can use them to detach the bell from the beam in 1 minute. Any creature under the bell when it falls must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw to get out of the way, or take 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage. The gold bell is worth 2,500 gp.

Vault Features

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

other means of seeing in the dark. Moonlight Mirrors Several areas in the vault contain objects known as moonlight mirrors, which each reflect a powerful beam of light from one of Krynn’s moons

damage. A Detect Magic spell reveals an aura of evocation magic emanating from the mirror. Unless covered, the reflective side of a moonlight mirror casts bright light in a 20-foot hemisphere, in the

F. River Ivlis Crossroads

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

the high ground to the west. A frayed length of rope dances from its beam. The well-worn road splits here, and a signpost opposite the gallows points off in three directions: Barovia Village to the

your card reading reveals that a treasure is here, it is buried in one of the graves. For each grave the characters dig up, there’s a cumulative 10 percent chance of finding the treasure.

Princess Xedalli

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

harvested from Xaryxis, our dying star. Once the crystal vines have drained all the energy from your world, they will discharge that energy in a beam of light back to Xaryxis, replenishing it. “Xeleth

coalition, she bides her time, hoping the alliance will be strong enough to challenge her brother’s claim to the throne. What Xedalli Knows Given a chance, Xedalli reveals the following additional

Elven Tomb Locations

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

, facing south. Three more statues, unseen from this vantage point, are located under the hill in area E6.) A detect magic spell or similar magic reveals an aura of abjuration magic around each statue

pillars. Clearing the snow off the lid reveals an engraving of a brazier. You also notice a carving near the top of each pillar; from north to south, these images depict a twig, a pinecone, a flame, a

Sample Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

, the trap triggers. Anyone who inspects the beams can easily determine that they are merely wedged in place. As an action, a character can knock over a beam, causing the trap to trigger. The ceiling

on the floor and walls. A spell or other effect that can sense the presence of magic, such as detect magic, reveals an aura of evocation magic around the statue. The trap activates when more than 20

House of Cards Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

discovers the card could swivel, but the card doesn’t move. The only way to rotate the card and reveal what lies beneath it is to use the Chime of Opening from the Key room (area 18) on it. This reveals the

narrow wooden beam spans the length of this chamber, from the west door, which bears the image of the Star card, to the east door, which bears the image of the Talons card. The beam crosses a twenty-five

6. Wyllow's Tower

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

, Yinark. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of divination magic around it. A creature seated on the throne has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks. For information on Wyllow, see the “Wyllow” section at

floor. Table. A beam of light shines down on a narrow, rectangular stone table in the middle of the room. On the table rests a wooden staff carved with floral motifs. Wyllow dabbles in magic item

Areas of the Villa

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

room reveals a golden lockbox tucked under the bed. Golden Lockbox. Both Victoro and Ammalia keep their cult regalia (see “Cult of Asmodeus”) in a solid gold lockbox (worth 750 gp) hidden under their

, details a diabolical ritual that Ammalia and Victoro enacted to first contact the archdevil Asmodeus. Opening it reveals nothing but blank pages with a few drops of dry blood on them. If a drop of

Mortuary Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

creatures trapped here from escaping, but the vault’s magic sometimes falters enough for a prisoner or two, all of which are hostile, to slip out from its crypts. An identify spell cast on a crypt reveals

defeated, each round on initiative count 10, the orrery erupts with a 100-foot-long, 5-foot-wide beam of necrotic energy that shoots down one of the orrery’s six central walkways at random. To determine

Cottage Locations

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

dealing damage to the target or enveloping its head. Magic Mirror. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of conjuration magic around the freestanding mirror, which acts as a portal. Touching the reflective

doors leading to areas B8, B10, and B16. Oval Mirror and Secret Door. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic around this mirror. The mirror’s frame is stuck to the wall with

Bathhouse Locations

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

or rely on darkvision to see in the dungeon.) The 5-foot-wide corridors throughout the dungeon have 8-foot-high ceilings. Rooms have 9-foot-high ceilings, often braced with wooden beams. Each beam is a

lid lying broken in three pieces under the water north of it. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of evocation magic around the sarcophagus. Characters who pull the lid fragments out of the water see

Vault Locations

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

Doorway. A Detect Magic spell reveals an aura of evocation magic radiating from the doorway. If a creature pulls on either of the doors’ crescent-shaped handles, the doorway emits a 30-foot cone of

delicate rods that move slowly under their own momentum. The device is illuminated by a beam of red moonlight that emanates from a mirror mounted twenty feet up the southwest wall. Twin staircases

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