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The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
these visitors enter into an agreement with Bavlorna, she’ll use her powers to resolve their pressing problem in exchange for something of use to her.
Alignment. Neutral evil.
Personality
Yaga’s adopted daughter, surpassed them in power and carved out a Feywild domain for herself in the guise of an archfey named Zybilna. The hags wormed their way into Iggwilv’s good graces
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
with iron-fisted resolve. As a rule, he does not treat with adventurers; he’d rather rob them and feed on their blood. If combat breaks out here, the werebats throughout area 16 investigate, converging
contains 60 gp in a leather pouch, three wooden holy symbols of Malar, a potion of greater healing in a varnished gourd, a pair of dainty slippers, six bleached human skulls, a beautifully carved ivory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
resolve!” A lesser restoration spell or similar magic restores Lorga’s sight. He offers no thanks to whoever rids him of the disability. As dour and pessimistic as any other duergar, he quickly finds
into the basin and mix with the blood pooling there (see “Regional Effects”). A stone plug covers the drainpipe in the bottom of the basin. 11b. Pantry Fifty gray sacks rest atop stone shelves carved into the walls of this 10-foot-high room. The sacks contain edible fungi and dried moss.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Glowing quartz pillars stand around the temple perimeter, carved to look like natural columns. The glowing pillars have the appearance of buttresses, but only the four stone pillars in the middle of
golem. She ordered her remaining forces to fall back, whereupon the golem withdrew to the altar once more. Skella is prepared to let the adventurers take a crack at defeating the golem, so that she can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
marble throne surrounded by stacks of aged books. Carved into the wall behind the throne is Halaster’s personal rune, and beneath the rune is a locked iron chest. (Halaster sits in the throne and is
. Halaster orders Nalkara to slay the characters, regardless of his feelings toward them. If the characters pass the test by defeating the empyrean, Halaster again uses the throne to throw his voice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
structure as well as a metaphorical one: the Pyrgnos is a glowing stone tower standing near the coast. It is literally formed from the collected learnings of the polis, recorded on carved stone tablets and
defeating his armies and striking the archon down. From their victory rose the polis of Meletis and the use of magic among mortals.
Agnomakhos’s fall remains a point of honor in the minds of Meletis’s people, a moment immortalized in relief upon countless civic buildings throughout the polis.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
carved into the likenesses of gargoyles appear in the architecture of countless cultures to frighten away trespassers. Although such sculptures are only decorative, real gargoyles can hide among them
essence of the elemental prince, growing over long years into vaguely humanoid rock formations that resolve at last into the hard, cruel shapes of gargoyles.
Ogrémoch doesn’t create gargoyles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
inside of a great tower. Spiraling stairs and balconies are carved into its walls, with the interior lit by phosphorescent patches of mold growing in whorls. In the center of the open space floats a
for defeating Zuggtmoy’s bridesmaids or chamberlains, each characters gains 100 XP for witnessing the wedding rehearsal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
somber hall (see “Crypt Hauntings” in the “Crypt Features” section). Returning the hall to silence by defeating or driving off the creatures in the watery room at the end of the hall (area P5) puts the
, crumbling skull on the floor. Both doors bear Dwarvish writing.
The stone door to the north has the words “the honored dead” carved into it in Dwarvish. The askew door to the east bears the words
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
order. A 10-foot-square slab of 2-inch-thick stone covers each pit. Each cover is carved to resemble the floor surrounding the pit. A character who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 17 or
. The play-by-play can be silenced for good by destroying the source in area 30b or by defeating the death tyrant Netherskull. Improvise the play-by-play as you see fit. The commentary tends to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of a deadly battle, assuring dire consequences for the victorious A poem, rhyme, or song foretelling doom A carved epitaph on a gravestone discouraging robbers The last words of a dying person—either
pronouncement, or it may be left to those who suffer the curse to make amends on their own. Research and divination can offer clues or even reveal the exact steps needed to resolve the curse. While more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
immunity to poison and psychic damage. O6. Commander’s Quarters A stone-carved bed and desk occupy this drab room. Atop the desk are several shards of dark crystal, as well as a crumpled-up piece of paper
magic and are safe to handle. Defeating Nildar. If the characters capture Nildar and try to talk to him, he snarls and threatens the characters in Dwarvish: “My father is more powerful than any of you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
shut tightly. C12. Kadroth’s Bedchamber A large, gilded mirror covering most of the east wall is what made Kadroth want this room for himself. Other furnishings include an ornately carved wooden table
to help Caer-Dineval resolve its fishing disputes with Easthaven and Caer-Konig. The one calling the shots is a tiefling named Kadroth, who answers to someone named Levistus. C15. Old Library This room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, or can enter through the main entrance at area G1 or the unlocked back door into area G3. G1. Walk of Bravery Read the following as the characters approach this area: Carved pillars resembling heroes
everywhere.
With a successful DC 10 Intelligence (History) check, a character can remember the name of one of the heroes represented by the carved pillars, with another name remembered for each point by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
through Undermountain and Skullport, which is described in Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage. When the characters find the staircase, read: The walls of this narrow, spiraling staircase are carved with
carved with eyes of all shapes and sizes. Many of the orbs have stone eyelids that open and close at irregular intervals. Characters who succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check notice a ghostly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
columns carved in the likeness of two women, a human and an elf. Black letters across the arch read, “Enter in Peace.”
The doors are ten feet wide, thirty feet high, and made of silver. They have no
couple. They’re fiercely protective of the pair. Breaking the Enchantment. If the characters break the fountain’s enchantment on Argus and Hamish, the two are grateful but ultimately resolve to remain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Harmonium. Residents of the Clerks’ Ward claim it’s the safest and most honest ward in Sigil. Conflict usually occurs on paper, and structured forums for debate allow folks to resolve disagreements
. Sensates sequester these and other restricted sensations in a demiplanar sanctum accessible only to trusted members. Calder Moore Intricately carved fountains and crystal pools decorate the grounds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
! We’re all trapped, but perhaps we can help each other?”
This box canyon on the plane of Elysium tests the compassion and resolve of those trapped within. Six centaurs who speak Common were exploring
, mirrorlike ceiling high above. The columns are carved in the likeness of two alluring yet imposing devils whose eyes seem to follow you. Ruddy light filters into the room from somewhere beyond the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
sending a slice of the pirates’ profits to Fort Beluarian, which would end the alliance with Liara Portyr and probably be self-defeating; the pirates could keep more of their profit, but they’d take
Bosco’s Bilge (area 6A) if the brass alarm bell is rung. A spiral staircase carved into a nearby pillar of rock allows access to Bosco’s Bilge. 6A. Bosco’s Bilge This structure is built from the hull of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
bronze horn to warn the hall (see area 2). The giant has four rocks for throwing. If the characters are returning after severely defeating the giants, a ballista (from the arsenal at 10A) will be set up
floor of the grand hall is of reddish-black, highly polished stone. The pillars are carved into the shapes of dwarves, each straining to hold up the figure atop it. Light flickers weirdly from burning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
level.) Treasure. The Dragonchess set is made of hand-carved ivory and is worth 500 gp. K5. Garbage-Filled Room This room is on level 1 of the outermost tower but isn’t accessible from that floor. It
construction and style: a twisted birch branch, a sturdy oak dowel, a glittering haft of stone, a steel pole carved with blue runes, a dimpled copper staff topped with a copper crescent moon, and a blown
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
room holds the following noteworthy features: A dozen chairs surround a beautifully carved dining table in the middle of the room. The table is set with golden plates, utensils, goblets, and
-poster bed draped in deep red curtains and tipped with gold spires stands before an ornate door carved from dark hardwood with a gold latch. (This door is locked and leads to area C22.) A search of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
entrance and into the unknown. Beside each of these tunnels is a grotesque face carved into the stone. Though each face is slightly different—one has flap-like ears, another protruding tusks, and a third
drooping wattles—all are strange and doleful.
The carved faces are magical. They are immune to all damage and speak a few programmed messages. When a creature approaches one of the tunnels, the face
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
-hewn and natural passageways leading away from the entrance and into the unknown. Beside each of these tunnels is a grotesque face carved into the stone. Though each face is slightly different—one has
of the carved faces is magical. They are immune to all damage and speak a few programmed messages. When a creature approaches one of the tunnels leaving the chamber, the face beside it animates and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
losing to Karg. When the party arrives, he calls out, “I wanna play dese li’l guys! Hey, puny-bones! Wanna play?” If a character accepts the challenge, resolve the outcome of each game with an
, and the other two join battle as soon as possible. F18. Drow Tomb Flame dances above a pool of murky water to the south, lighting the room. A sarcophagus carved from glassy black stone stands atop a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
be confirmed by a detect evil and good spell or similar magic. Dark swirls of noxious steam fill this circular chamber, whose floor is taken up mostly by a large reflecting pool. Runes carved into the
feet tall. Five hold organs from the servants currently under Valin’s control, and each jar is carved with a symbol that represents the former owner, as summarized in the Canopic Jars table. Canopic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the east. A triangular symbol is carved into the center of the room’s western wall.
Hellenrae (see chapter 7), the Abbess of Stone, spends much of her daytime here, sparring with her monks or
the characters kill this group of monsters and leave the dungeon without defeating Hellenrae, within 1d3 days she replaces these guards with six duergar. The duergar also arrive if the characters kill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
small reptilian humanoids guard this room, the walls of which have niches carved into them. Each niche is lined with moss and holds a brown egg the size of a small orange.
Seven kobolds guard this room
, which serves as the kobolds’ egg nursery. These kobolds protect their eggs with flinty resolve. The mossy niches in the walls contain a total of thirty eggs. 6C. Rolling Stone Trap A tripwire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
break it, but they’ve carved gouges into the iron spheres with their claws. Dead Tadpoles. Far Realm energy sustains the slaadi tadpoles in Spawn Hollow without the usual need for Humanoid hosts. The
Characters Withdraw. If the characters encounter this pair and retreat before defeating them, Duoro converts Larnon to Ilvaash’s worship after 1d4 hours. Larnon succumbs to the Far Realm and becomes an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
area: At the top of the stairs leading up to the cathedral, an archway opens into a long hall containing eight columns. Some of the columns have been carved to represent Torm, but the infernal magic of
. Though he is not truly in danger of losing this ability (his resolve is simply shaken), this can provide a roleplaying opportunity for the characters to boost his spirits and strengthen his faith. H5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
goblins by defeating the monsters in the forge (area Z7). If asked about Ruxithid, the goblins state that he’s probably in the blue room communing with the mighty gods that gave him and the other
vertices are carved with intricate geometric patterns inlaid with silver. A recessed double door stands before the pyramid. The door’s faces are adorned with runes and circular channels glowing faintly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
team is on offense. Resolve a tie with a Strength (Athletics) contest.
Step 2. To simulate the ball being passed around, every player makes a DC 15 Dexterity (Athletics) check. If the team on
chamber, the frozen corpse of a wizard lies in a pile of rubble. Blue flames flicker from braziers spaced around the room, illuminating a carved inscription on the ceiling.
Six demos magen (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
wall, its top carved to look like pages of an open book. Engraved on the book’s pages is a name: Ayren Griffynstone.
Four chaotic evil cult fanatics are supervising two ghouls trying to reorganize
indicate that these magical gateways connect to a plane populated by Undead, but it’s clear Jerot doesn’t know much more than that. His notes indicate his resolve to learn more after he finishes his