before being dust completed resolve

2. Vast Cavern

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

2. Vast Cavern This 120-foot-high cavern is abuzz with activity. 2a. Simulacrux Simulacrux. A 20-foot-deep trench surrounds a 100-foot-tall, half-completed metal archway that rises from a bed of

, and immunity to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical weapons that aren’t made of adamantine. Destroying the arch all but dooms the project, since Zox lacks the resolve to start

Individual Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

, Runara invites the character to consider how their reaction to the zombies on the beach might reflect their destiny—or not. If the character talks to Runara after having completed one or more of the

Dragon’s Rest seeking rest and new resolve. Runara welcomes the character and encourages them to talk to Tarak and Varnoth, who both know about escaping lives of corruption and violence. She also

Introduction

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

to collapse under our weight? Unlike a game of make-believe, D&D gives structure to the stories, a way of determining the consequences of the adventurers’ action. Players roll dice to resolve

adventurers grow in might as the campaign continues. Each monster defeated, each adventure completed, and each treasure recovered not only adds to the continuing story, but also earns the adventurers

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

to collapse under our weight? Unlike a game of make-believe, D&D gives structure to the stories, a way of determining the consequences of the adventurers’ action. Players roll dice to resolve whether

adventurers grow in might as the campaign continues. Each monster defeated, each adventure completed, and each treasure recovered not only adds to the continuing story, but also earns the adventurers new

Mayor Duvezin's House

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Mayor Duvezin’s House The furniture and belongings in the house remain in their customary places, the beds made and the desks arranged neatly under a thick layer of dust. The house served as both the

. Map 5.2: mayor duvezin's house View Player Version H1. Entryway Dust covers everything in this wide hallway. Moth-eaten cloaks hang from hooks on the left-hand wall. To the left and the right, hallways

Battlefield Events

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

successfully completed the “Icingdeath and Twinkle” quest). After this time, allied reinforcements rally to secure the palisade in this section and drive back the undead. The party holds the line

. Use your judgement to resolve any plans that the players devise and award them appropriately (see “Narrative Combat”). If the gate is demolished, the players must hold the line alongside the defenders

Revenant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

its mortal body and superficially resembles a zombie. However, instead of lifeless eyes, a revenant’s eyes burn with resolve and flare in the presence of its adversary. If the revenant’s original body

to dust and its soul fades into the afterlife. If its foe is too powerful for the revenant to destroy on its own, it seeks worthy allies to help it fulfill its quest. Divine Justice. No magic can hide

Acererak

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

powerful adventurers. Their deaths and souls are my nourishment.” Flaw. “I underestimate the resolve of my enemies.” Acererak Medium undead, neutral evil Armor Class 21 (natural armor) Hit Points

body turns to dust when he drops to 0 hit points, and his equipment is left behind. Acererak gains a new body after 1d10 days, regaining all his hit points and becoming active again. The new body

Components of a Curse

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

, they must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, or their hit point maximum is reduced by 1d10. If this reduces their hit point maximum to 0, the victim dies, and their body crumbles to dust

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

Small Stalls

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

introduction). 2 Wooden wand with 8 charges. As an action, you can expend 1 of the wand’s charges to cast the prestidigitation cantrip. This wand can’t be recharged. 3 Packet of pixie dust (see appendix A

by the goblin; two goblins working together make one check with advantage. Resolve a tie by rerolling. A victorious participant earns one roll on the Carnival Prizes table. Guess the Number of

Redeeming Zariel

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

horrific fate. If Zariel is redeemed, she turns the death knight to dust, letting his soul rest at last. If the Charisma (Persuasion) check succeeds, continue with “Zariel’s Redemption” below. If the

tale of the two cities has been successfully completed to the characters’ satisfaction, the events of the adventure continue to play out in Baldur’s Gate and Elturel after the fact. In particular, if

Super-Secret Basement

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

Disintegration trait results in the replica falling into a pile of parts — gears, plates, screws, and wires — rather than turning to dust. Each collapsed modron also spits out a six-inch-diameter magically

in the areas where they appear. 1. Out of Service Opening the secret door reveals a hallway leading to this area. The dust in the hallway is thick, disturbed only by tiny vermin that have settled into

Haven Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

debris and dead insects coats the floor of this area, its contents remain largely intact. Four trestle tables, a side table set with what looks like cups, and two dozen chairs stand covered in dust

. Clearing the dust from the furniture shows that all the pieces are constructed of heavily lacquered wood. Half are afflicted with dry rot, but the other pieces are in good condition. The side table

Talhundereth Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

anyone using the greataxe as a weapon. T7: Armory Other than a few broken shields and warped crossbow bolts on battered shelves and hooks, nothing remains in this room. Six dust mephits lair here with

unlock the door, and their clumsy efforts have choked the vault’s locks with dust. This armory was looted long ago, but casual looters were unable to breach the heavy locked door to the vault at the back

Delphi Mansion Locations

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

destroyed. D7a: Empty Sitting Room All furnishings and decorations have been removed from this room, leaving nothing but dust and cobwebs. D7b: Room with a Secret The walls of this sitting room are

: Balcony This balcony overlooks the foyer (area D1), the floor of which is 20 feet below. D11a: Empty Office All furnishings have been removed from this room, leaving nothing but dust and cobwebs

Fane Locations

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

the south, petering out to the north. Stone doors lead to the east, west, and south. Rusting iron rails are anchored to the floor, and a pair of ancient ore carts still rest on the rails. The dust on

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

Daoine Gloine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

dust worth 1,750 gp Numerous rare books worth a total of 500 gp A manual of golems (iron) A spell scroll of Galder’s speedy courier (see appendix E) Several of Kwalish’s completed experiments whose

Kwalish’s completed experiments — a set of clockwork-enhanced footwear that act as boots of striding and springing A collection of tiny glass statues of creatures, including a pseudodragon, an imp

Neverdeath Catacomb Locations

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

door bears a large “X” painted on it in red. Several urns lie shattered across the floor of this room amid heaps of ash and bone dust. The cultists disturbed two wraiths bound to the urns while

ransacking the room. The cultists quickly retreated and haven’t been back. The wraiths emerge from the dust and ash when anyone opens the door, shrieking, “Vecnans, die!” They vent their rage on nearby

Greater Caverns Locations

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

deposited the characters here. A character who dons the helmet is transported back to the Lost Caverns in front of area G9. The helmet then crumbles to dust. G10: Jagged Cavern This cavern is dimly

Areas of the Villa

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

accidentally offended one another. They have changed into dueling garb and are fighting with rapiers to resolve their differences while onlookers drink wine and cheer them on. C25a. Garden Balcony This

and either staring dismally out toward the ocean or watching her children in the garden below ( area C25). C26. Cellar This cellar is kept free of dust and cobwebs by servants. It is unsettlingly cold

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