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Quests from the Infinite Staircase
can continue to feed on a corpse’s memories for days after its death.
If a memory web is slain, any memories it consumed over the last day are discharged from its body in a telepathic deluge
seeds that might be released by a slain memory web.
Memory Web Memories
d4
Memory
1
The location of a powerful magic item
2
A secret betrayal by a beloved public figure
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
allows her mortal followers to live out their lives provided they continue to hone their talents to increase their value. As a result, Zariel’s servants are universally effective, disciplined, and
crawl over the structure, ensuring that no intruders breach their defenses.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Zariel can take one of the following lair actions; she can
Magic Items
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Dark Powers released Kas. From there, Kas set out to ruin his former master. Should Kas fail, the Dark Powers will reclaim him.
The crown is made of burnished and entwined metal rods. To attune to it
the chosen creature for the purposes of spells, traps, and other defenses that wouldn’t target the chosen creature.
While in your disguised form, any lies you tell always seem to be true, no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Against the Giants The three linked adventures that make up Against the Giants were created and originally released in 1978, during the time when Gary Gygax was still writing the Player’s Handbook
for the original AD&D game. Despite being (in a sense) older than the game itself, these adventures continue to hold a special place in the hearts and memories of D&D players of all ages. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
one of the hags is still alive. The surviving hags can sense when Zybilna is released from temporal stasis—or, rather, they can sense when their hold over Prismeer is lost. The instant Zybilna regains
is beyond the scope of this adventure; flesh out its occupants and defenses as you see fit if the characters decide to pay the hags a visit. Zybilna takes no immediate action against the surviving hags
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Quest: Testing the Defenses Andrella has an unusual request. Once she learns the characters are adventurers, she dismisses the guards and says the following to the party: “I want to observe how my
fools the soldiers with a disguise or convincing lie. On a successful check, the character bypasses the soldiers undetected. On a failed check, two soldiers spot the character and take them into custody, but other characters can continue the mission.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Unfortunately, they have no means of assuring the slumbering fungal entity of their intentions, and the growing threat posed by Zuggtmoy and the demon lords has roused Araumycos’s defenses. The pastel
affected as the spores seep into mind and body. The characters collapse harmlessly to the soft surface of Araumycos, its fungus quickly spreading across them as the rapport begins. When this happens, continue with “Into the Gray Dream.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
of Leilon were content to leave his tower and the monsters within alone. The Spellplague, a divine phenomenon that twisted Faerûn’s magic, corrupted the tower’s defenses. The creatures sealed within
adventurers called the Swords of Leilon. When the House of Thalivar released its monsters, the Swords fought to cover the escape of the townsfolk. They died, becoming ghosts bound to Leilon’s ruins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
disappeared, the people of Leilon were content to leave his tower and the monsters within alone. The Spellplague, a divine phenomenon that twisted Faerûn’s magic, corrupted the tower’s defenses. The
called the Swords of Leilon. When the House of Thalivar released its monsters, the Swords fought to cover the escape of the townsfolk. They died and became ghosts bound to Leilon’s ruins. They now watch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Shadowfell lured Kas to a hidden forge, where he found the Crown of Lies. Once Kas vowed to deliver Vecna into the Dark Powers’ clutches and donned the crown, the Dark Powers released Kas. From there
, traps, and other defenses that wouldn’t target the chosen creature. While in your disguised form, any lies you tell always seem to be true, no matter what magical or mundane methods are used to try to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Once she’s released, she can cast the tongues spell to better communicate with her liberators. If the bottle is broken or unplugged, the dao emerges in a whirlwind of sand. She fulfills whatever
feels insulted, she attacks the characters and attempts to enslave them. The dao could become a thorn in the characters’ side or a difficult ally. Her ignorance of the tomb’s defenses confines her to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
disappeared, the people of Leilon were content to leave his tower and the monsters within alone. The Spellplague, a divine phenomenon that twisted Faerûn’s magic, corrupted the tower’s defenses. The
by a loosely organized group of adventurers called the Swords of Leilon. When the House of Thalivar released its monsters, the Swords fought to cover the escape of the townsfolk. They died and became
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
in sticky, cord-like fibers. The web then drains its victim’s memories, sapping the creature’s life force in the process. A memory web can continue to feed on a corpse’s memories for days after its
creatures as dreamlike recollections, potentially spurring their inheritors to action. The Memory Web Memories table presents adventure seeds that might be released by a slain memory web.
Memory Web
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
coliseum’s wings. Map 8.3 depicts the coliseum’s arena. The three tiers of matches are as follows: Dyson Logos Map 8.3: Scarlet Coliseum View Player Version Tier 1. Barlguras are released into the arena—one
stat block but have iron wings that give them a flying speed of 30 feet. If a participant wins a match but doesn’t wish to continue to the next tier, the participant can pay an exit fee of 15 talons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
continue on, finally reaching the portal site. Splugoth is in control of the ritual and has defenses in place to prevent the meddling characters from thwarting his plans. As the characters face off
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
originally produced in 1981 as a compilation of three adventures written in the earliest days of the game. Those adventures were created and originally released in 1978, during the time when Gary Gygax was
still writing the Player’s Handbook for the original AD&D game. Despite being (in a sense) older than the game itself, these adventures continue to hold a special place in the hearts and memories of D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
penetrate the foe’s defenses. Murderers carry many javelins with them, which they throw from hiding and wield in melee, and they also carry garrotes to cut off sounds of screaming.
The Host on the March
is released by someone remote from the group, and it can be sent out again to look for the individual that released it in order to deliver a response. Most of the army travels on foot, and wolf-riding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the aboleth or the kuo-toa archpriest and return to her with proof of its demise, Melith promises to furnish them with a raft that they can use to navigate the underground river and continue their
Vlonwelv that Melith has released a group of adventurers from her custody instead of killing them. After thanking Thirza for the information, Vlonwelv curses her daughter’s foolishness and awaits the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
centuries, but the same inflexibility can bring problems when applied to the unpredictable dangers of the world. A clan might continue to depend on the same plan for defending its stronghold that has
been used for centuries, without considering the possibility that its enemies have discovered how to overcome those defenses. The dwarves’ way of thinking leads to difficulties in their relationships
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
bit of special material to fuel his experiments and continue his work — a piece of the characters’ souls, extracted by his machinery. With a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check made to
throughout the lab can access the armor’s controls given enough time. Even after accessing the controls, though, no one can approach the armor without setting off its automatic defenses. See the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
offer. Should the characters still refuse, the pari understands but requests they visit the Ruz Bazaar to see the pain the Ashen Heirs are causing. Continue with “Afsoun’s Arrest” but then skip the
adds that she will be released in time—if she’s innocent. If a character attempts to intervene, Afsoun (chaotic good, elf archmage) tells the guards she doesn’t know the character while discreetly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
zero. The cloud doesn’t block sound, however.
Defenses. The castle’s crenellated battlements are 10 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Arrow slits are 10 feet tall, 10 feet above the floor, and 5 feet wide
place of one Medium character. The dragon can be further bribed into joining the assault on Lyn Armaal, though it expects to receive as its reward the castle itself and all the treasure in it (not counting the conch of teleportation that the characters need to continue their mission).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
little hope of wriggling out of a pact. However, she expects the best from her servants, so she allows her mortal followers to live out their lives provided they continue to hone their talents to
structure, ensuring that no intruders breach their defenses. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Zariel can take one of the following lair actions; she can’t take the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
arrested by the City Watch and held in Castle Waterdeep while he waits to be questioned by the Lords of Waterdeep about the Black Network’s operations in the city. The characters continue to receive
that Renaer has ties to the Harpers and might share information of interest with the characters.) Weeks after his arrest, Davil is released from custody once the Lords of Waterdeep are satisfied that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
vault doors, and other defenses. When the characters enter the orrery vault, read: Statues of human-sized brass dragons stand at the center of the vault, their heads pointed at a globe of light hovering
the room, though they continue to respond to characters engaging them in conversation even during the fight. (If a character attempts to seize the component, see “The Missing Component,” below
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
of the next turn. No more than two soldiers are ever active at once. The soldiers continue to animate and attack until the bronze gate is opened (see below). Characters who have a passive Wisdom
dragon’s shackles and will do anything to prevent the dragon from being released. Secret of Longevity. If Tulao is freed or if any of the mages are captured and coerced, they explain what’s happening here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
five hundred people flee to Targos and continue to Bryn Shander, while the rest (including Speaker Masthew) remain holed up in the mines. Dragon Damage. The attack on Termalaine reduces the dragon’s
defenses are undermined by duergar saboteurs. It takes the dragon 8 hours to reduce Targos to a smoldering ruin. The dragon ignores the town’s walls for the most part and focuses on the buildings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
gripping you tightly, overwhelming you with a horrible sense of loss.
“Don’t let the sludge consume you!” says Mad Maggie’s disembodied voice. “You must push through her defenses. She must look
. If a character is reduced to 0 hit points by this psychic damage, its dream-self becomes completely submerged in the sludge and is lost. The dreamscape can continue into the final dream provided at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
teeth typical of that town’s inbred stock. Pekoe says that the duergar abducted him and asked him a lot of questions about his town’s defenses. The doppelganger knows the settlements of Ten-Towns well
-Towns, Kapanuk was of little use to his captors. If released, Kapanuk tries to acquire some weapons and armor. He also invites the characters to return with him to Wyrmdoom Crag, where his kin will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
heard by the orc in area 4 and then attempt to flee to area 3. See the “Mountain Door Defenses” sidebar. If the archers are alerted to the party’s presence, they open fire on intruders on the ledge and in
area 2. See area 4 for more information. MOUNTAIN DOOR DEFENSES
The orcs are well prepared for a frontal assault on the Mountain Door. They follow the sequence of activity described below to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
. The door can be opened with a successful DC 15 Strength check. If released, the shivering Herald of Dust is friendly toward the characters. However, it’s his first day, and he doesn’t know the way
unsuspecting occupants. Shortly after the characters arrive, a corpse tumbles down the chute and lands with a splat, disgorging a hostile black pudding. As the ooze accosts the party, bodies continue to spill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
chapter 8). Maegera the Dawn Titan can be safely released from the flask in one of two locations. If it is released inside Gauntlgrym’s forge, Maegera becomes trapped there once more. If it is released
inside the adamantine forge in Ironslag (see chapter 8, “Forge of the Fire Giants,” area 29), the fire primordial is trapped within that forge and likewise contained. If the primordial is released
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
1d4 rounds. A dispel magic spell cast on the orb suppresses the magic for 1 hour. In both cases, the character doesn’t know how long the suppression might last. The circles continue to glow at random
anything outside the circle. All demons except for the manes ask to be released, promising to attack the Thayan forces if they are freed. With a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check, a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
layout and defenses, but he’s not inclined to share information with strangers. As soon as he hears a door to this room being opened, Thinnings ducks into the narrow space under or behind one of the
the aviary and try to open the big windows without being attacked by the owl. Bloodybeak is a natural enemy of the jabberwock in area P22. If the owl is released from temporal stasis, it attacks the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
when the spears are released must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 28 (8d6) piercing damage, is pinned to the north wall, and has the grappled condition (escape
count 20 (losing initiative ties), creatures between the walls take 22 (4d10) bludgeoning damage and have the restrained condition as they’re slowly crushed by the walls. The walls continue to compress






