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Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
casting elder runes on them. Halaster’s gates connect the different levels of Undermountain, thus enabling him to bring new monsters into the dungeon to replenish those that die or escape. Even as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Elder Runes Elder runes are ancient symbols imbued with magical power. With years of study, any creature that can cast the symbol spell can learn an elder rune and add it to the selection of symbols
that can be created with the spell. Halaster has spent lifetimes studying elder runes, inventing new ones, and harnessing their volatile magic. He likes to place them throughout Undermountain as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
dealer. Step 2. Each participant (including the dealer) places their opening bet, then rolls five d12s to determine their hand, keeping these die rolls hidden from the other participants. Step 3
. Starting to the left of the dealer and continuing clockwise, each participant reveals one of their die rolls. This step is repeated twice more; on the second and third round, each participant can raise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
noticeable runes in the mosaic floor. The message reads: Acererak congratulates you on your powers of observation, so make of this whatever you wish, for you will be mine in the end no matter what!
Go
and keyed.
The iron men of visage grim do more than meets the viewer’s eye.
You’ve left and left and found my tomb, and now your souls will die.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
sea chest with a glyph of warding spell cast on it. Grinda carries the key, and the glyph triggers an explosive runes effect (see the spell description in the Player’s Handbook) if anyone other than
search the harbor for treasure, roll any die. If an even number is rolled, an awakened shark named Obliteros attacks them. Grinda has had several close encounters with the shark recently, but fails
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
hall are scorched. Cracks in the panels reveal bare stone. Three mystic circles have been scribed in the floor, each edged with rough runes.
Locked Doors. These steel double doors are locked. Tarul
orb is part of the mystic circle trap. Mystic Circle Trap. The circles are magical but misleadingly so. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check reveals that hidden among gibberish runes are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
as tools to weaken his rival and doesn’t care if they succeed or die. Only by restoring Kaniaka’s sight (see area S4) can the characters convince Arn to meet with Ogolai and settle their differences
dictates that he cannot draw first blood. Thus, he tries to goad characters into wounding him first. S5. Shrine of Mind and Spirit An eight-foot-tall stone inscribed with runes stands in the middle of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
out tremendous heat thanks to a fire elemental magically trapped inside it. Runes carved on the inside walls of the forge prevent the elemental from escaping or harming anyone outside the forge
feet without it. Despite his age, he is fully armed and armored. He would rather die in combat than succumb to the ravages of age, but he fights only in self-defense. If the characters try to talk to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
One for All: The Stronghold I live here among my folk, and I swear that if need be I will die here atop a mountain of my enemies’ corpses.
— King Ulaar Strongheart
Every dwarf clan maintains a
composed recounting of deeds, events, and important persons. Dwarves combine their runes into patterns, present pictorial histories in seemingly unconnected murals and images, and otherwise leave their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
wizards. His expertise with magic gates allows him to travel far and wide to engage in magical research. He spends much of his time creating gates, moving them around, and casting elder runes on them
. Halaster’s gates connect the different levels of Undermountain, thus enabling him to bring new monsters into the dungeon to replenish those that die or escape. Even as groups of adventurers try to gain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
ingredients and spices. V26. Temple of Zariel The iron double door leading to this room has Infernal runes carved into its arched door frame. A character who understands Infernal can translate these
runes as follows: “That which falls can rise again.” DISGUISED CHARACTERS
Characters can disguise themselves using masks and robes taken from defeated cultists. While disguised in this fashion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
faint runes etched among the ornate carvings on the lock. A subsequent DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check to study the runes reveals that they can emit a wave of transmutation magic throughout the room
character notices that the floor in this area shows signs of charring that obscures faint runes. A weak fire trap triggers if any creature enters the area, which radiates evocation to a detect magic spell or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
shell is carved with Draconic runes that spell out prayers to Tiamat, is joined by four ghouls that serve as his assistants. The ghouls gnaw on bones and eye the characters hungrily as Krull negotiates
leave at once or die. Krull
Medium humanoid (tortle), lawful evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 117 (18d8 + 36)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
15 (+2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
this way, it can’t cast either spell until the next dawn. Your soul keeps this armor together. If you die while you are attuned to the armor, the armor is destroyed. Suzanne Helmigh Armor of the Fallen
, creating a 15-foot-radius circle of glowing runes centered on the point of impact. While you’re inside that area, your hammer glows with matching runes, and you gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
equal to 5 gp per Hit Die for any aberration, elemental, or outlaw slain in the region. She keeps a bounty board just outside Burle’s gates, which occasionally offers larger rewards for the capture
with strange symbols and wrapped in silver chains. An explorer tried to open the door, but a jolt of lightning from the door’s runes nearly killed her. Shortly afterward, strange spirits and capering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
pillars, all carved of black jet. Glowing arcane runes surround the top edge of this shrine. Between the pillars, an unconscious humanoid is suspended in a roiling field of golden light.
Thereafter, you
may disable its magic by making three successful DC 15 ability checks: Strength to smash the pillars, Dexterity to remove elements and disable key arcane runes, or Intelligence to disrupt the flow of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
flashes with lurid light. As if being extinguished, the glow of the runes dims as shadowy smoke rises from the carvings. The smoke gathers in the center of the chamber, where it coalesces into an
streaks of shadow, passing through each of you with a whispered scream before vanishing.
Vecna bestows one of two supernatural gifts on each character. Have each player roll a die, with the result
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
room. A five-foot-tall, triangular stone covered in runes stands in this bare room’s center. At the top of the stone, a plum-sized diamond pulses with red light.
The triangular stone is immovable and
powers the juggernauts in area T14. A character who examines the triangular stone and succeeds on a DC 17 Intelligence (Arcana) check can decipher its runes and discern its purpose. Destroying the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, including runes etched in stone or messages in frescoes or other displays. Decipher Treasure Map. This tool proficiency grants you expertise in examining maps. You can make an Intelligence check to
Die spent during a short rest, provided you have access to your cook’s utensils and sufficient food. Cook’s Utensils Activity DC Create a typical meal 10 Duplicate a meal 10 Spot poison or impurities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
erupted thirty years ago. They use the zombie stat block. When they die, they leave a cloud of ash that lasts for 5 minutes but does not obscure vision.
U4: Druid’s Watch Post This small house is in
of dwarven manufacture. Runes spell out “Hew” in Dwarvish on the axe head and the rust is misleading. Hew is a +1 battleaxe that deals maximum damage when the wielder attacks a Plant creature or an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
an escort. Altar. Close inspection of the altar reveals that old runes and emblems in its surface have been recently chiseled out. A character who examines the marks can attempt a DC 15 Intelligence
(Religion) check to identify the erased marks (a dwarf succeeds automatically). The runes show that the temple was once dedicated to Moradin. Bronze Lever. The lever triggers the collapsing stair trap
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
quite a while, and rats have gnawed at them. The bodies have been looted. If someone removes the spear pinning the goblin to the wall, the body slumps to reveal Draconic runes on the wall behind it
. Those who know the Draconic language can read the runes as “Ashardalon.” Secret Door. A trapped secret door leads to area 5. Finding the door requires a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
double doors set into the other three walls. Every surface of the walls, floor, and ceiling is exquisitely carved with runes and bas reliefs depicting dwarves at war. Grand pillars shaped like stone
families decide the wedding is invalid.
6:00 PM — Departure Once the chaos dies down, the guests can go back to merrymaking until the evening comes. If the chaos doesn’t die down, the dwarves of Clan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
slippery, never-say-die dark elf named Draac Xorlarrin. Taal, his younger cousin, accompanies him. Both are drow mages. Their escort consists of six male drow elite warriors and two shadow demons (one
network’s innermost chamber is a relic of giantkind left here long ago by a Tree Ghost shaman: a nonmagical electrum torc etched with Giant runes. Formerly the nose-ring of a powerful hill giant chief