before best down chest reflective

Rictavio

Monsters Curse of Strahd

spawn. Erasmus begged his father to end his suffering, which van Richten did by pounding a wooden stake through his son’s chest. Baron Metus avenged that deed by killing van Richten’s wife

, the greatest vampire of them all. Van Richten has studied Strahd for years and knows he can’t hope to best the vampire in a straight-up confrontation: he must wait for the right moment to strike

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

concentrates the spoils at the top of the hierarchy. As a functionary in that system, your best hope is to claim as much as possible of the money that passes through your hands on its way up, so that

, Leomund's secret chest 5th geas Your magic tends to manifest as swirling shadows, brilliant light, or sometimes the momentary appearance of shadowy spirit forms. Your spells might

Autognome

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

autognome might have an actual beating heart in its chest cavity, while another might be powered by stardust or intricate clockwork gears. Roll on the Autognome History table or choose an entry that

Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

Darklord's Shadows

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

Darklord’s Shadows A Darklord lurks at the heart of every Domain of Dread. Everything in their realm is inspired by or personalized to them in some way. Some domains might be dismal ruins reflective

committed. Consider selecting those that best complement the players’ characters and that don’t conflict with any boundaries discussed in your group’s session zero (see “Preparing for Horror” in chapter 4

Animated Objects

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

Animated Objects Animated objects are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the best of their ability

reduced to 0 hit points becomes inanimate and is too damaged to be of much use or value to anyone. “Lyin’ next to the chest were the bones of Cap’n Scornblade himself, still clutchin’ his rusty sword

11. Rezmir's Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

room, which is lit by a brazier of hot coals. A large bed rests in one corner, a desk in another. Resting atop the desk is a handsome, iron-banded chest secured with a sturdy padlock. Unless she is

springing into action. If Rezmir is killed, the contents of the iron chest on her desk teleport away, leaving the chest empty. Treasure Rezmir carries keys to this room, the lock on the chest, and to the

11. Rezmir's Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

room, which is lit by a brazier of hot coals. A large bed rests in one corner, a desk in another. Resting atop the desk is a handsome, iron-banded chest secured with a sturdy padlock. Rezmir

Rezmir is killed, the contents of the iron chest on her desk teleport away, leaving the chest empty. Treasure Rezmir carries keys to this room, the lock on the chest, and to the storeroom (area 13

Stygian Maze

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

(Survival) check to discern the best pathway. On a successful check, the leader correctly navigates to a treasure chamber; roll randomly or choose an option from the Treasure Chambers table to determine

. Each room should be encountered only once. If you roll a result the characters have already encountered, or if the characters would leave the maze before finding a chest with one or more Soul Coins

Lost Spire Locations (P1-P8)

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

side, the other upside down. Characters who search through the wreckage find an iron key that unlocks the metal chest in area P5. P5. Upside-Down Potion Storage The floor of this room is covered with

shards of glass, frozen pools of spilled fluids, and the wreckage of two cabinets. In a niche in the far corner of the room, a metal chest is bolted to the ceiling. Its lid is locked. The key to

Upper Floor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

light in the fireplace from a small, highly reflective object. Two swarms of insects (spiders) infest this room. One swarm descends on anyone who approaches the fireplace, and the other descends

, along the west edge of the room. Clues at the Window. A combination of the position of the house and the topography of the cliff results in this room providing the best view of the sea from any part of

Traps in Play

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

found the trigger and no check is required. Foiling traps can be a little more complicated. Consider a trapped treasure chest. If the chest is opened without first pulling on the two handles set in its

sides, a mechanism inside fires a hail of poison needles toward anyone in front of it. After inspecting the chest and making a few checks, the characters are still unsure if it's trapped. Rather than

Traps in Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

found the trigger and no check is required. Foiling traps can be a little more complicated. Consider a trapped treasure chest. If the chest is opened without first pulling on the two handles set in its

sides, a mechanism inside fires a hail of poison needles toward anyone in front of it. After inspecting the chest and making a few checks, the characters are still unsure if it’s trapped. Rather than

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Hunters. The families of goblins that are skilled in the use of weapons but not privy to any other special knowledge have the second highest status in the tribe. Hunters are often the best wolf riders

Painted or stained hands 10 Bugs kept in a bag for snacking 11 War cry tattooed on chest 12 Shields made from ankheg chitin 13 Bracelet made of pieces of goblins turned to

Alterations to Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

summoning, instead summon targets from within Sigil if possible or otherwise fail. Effects that summon a specific target from outside Sigil, as with a Leomund’s secret chest spell, fail automatically

these features calling only creatures that exist somewhere within Sigil itself. The unique planar geography of Sigil should create interesting, even if sometimes confounding, twists, but it shouldn’t prevent a character from doing what they do best.

K62. Servants' Hall

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

with a varnished human eyeball. The key unlocks the iron chest in area K60. The wooden pendant is a hag eye given to Cyrus by the night hag Morgantha (see chapter 6), so that she could spy on Strahd

elevator trap there. Cyrus tries his best not to succumb to the sleeping gas as the elevator compartment climbs the shaft (area K31), and he has advantage on the saving throw. Assuming he’s still conscious

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

closed wooden chest. In the center of the room is a long wooden table with two wooden benches beside it. Four lizardfolk appear to be gathering their weapons and readying to leave this area. There

a crude pewter mug with Semuanya’s symbol (a reptilian egg) scratched into the side. The officer carries the key to the chest in area 4 in a belt pouch. 4. Officer’s Quarters A wooden table with two

Ship Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Ship Locations The following areas are identified on map 2.3. Map 2.3: Sea Ghost View Player Version 1. Main Deck Though the light is dim at best, you can see details of the ship’s main deck. In the

next to the aft door to the central bulkhead. Each hammock is occupied by a scaled figure. A small chest or box of some sort lies under the most forward hammock. There appear to be weapons under each

Tactics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

following: Attacking light sources to extinguish them, so the kobolds can use their darkvision to best advantage. Leaving one defender in a room to lure invaders into a trap or an ambush. Often this bait is

or swimming). Using poison, usually harvested from vermin such as centipedes and spiders. They might extract the poison and use it on their weapons, or leave a chest or a clay pot full of the vermin in

Old Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

cracked floor tile with what appears to be a compartment underneath it. Years ago, a halfling adventurer named Keltar Dardragon buried a treasure chest under the floor here, and he never had a chance

to reclaim it before he died. Moog hasn’t noticed the chest, which is locked but in poor condition. A character can easily break or pick the lock (no ability check required). The chest holds 300 sp

12. Glasstaff's Quarters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

At the foot of Iarno’s bed is a sturdy, unlocked wooden chest holding the best pickings of the Redbrands’ loot over the last two months. It contains 180 sp, 130 gp, and a silk pouch containing five

writing desk with matching chair, a comfortable-looking bed, and a wooden chest at the foot of the bed. If Iarno is surprised, add the following paragraph: Sitting at the desk is a short, dark-bearded

Lost Spire Locations (P9-P16)

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

a small brass key (which unlocks the invisible chest in area P15) and a sealed scroll tube made of chardalyn (see the chardalyn sidebar). It contains a spell scroll of invisibility stamped into a

slipped past the basilisk can use the mirror to reflect the basilisk’s gaze. Treasure. Characters who search the room thoroughly find a chest behind the bed. The chest has been made invisible by a spell

Stage 2: Little Inn of Horrors

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

caverns.” The flumph can accompany the characters back to the default Test Market if they wish, helping them as best it can in future encounters (and probably dying horribly). Chest. The iron-bound chest

hag’s den, including bat wings, dried lizards, and far too many humanoid skulls. A trash can stands in one corner, with a small iron-bound chest next to it. On the kitchen’s preparation table sits a

Wizard

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

, the study of arcane magic lends itself to a broad range of specialization. As such, it’s not enough to simply dedicate yourself to being the best wizard you can be. It’s about figuring out which

wizardly path best addresses your franchise’s potential needs. Enchanters and illusionists in the service of a franchise can boggle the minds of enemies and allies. Transmuters, conjurers, and

Villa Locations

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

the front yard. It’s a 15-foot drop from the balcony to the ground. V13. Thurstwell’s Bedroom Drab curtains cover the windows of this plain room, which contains a bed, a padlocked iron chest, a claw

alerted to intruders, Thurstwell has locked the puzzle box in the iron chest and tucked the key into his robe pocket. Thurstwell commands several imp spies who enter and leave his room through the

E5. Church

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

that the gods will tell him how to save Doru without destroying him. If the characters seem intent on slaying Doru, Donavich does his best to stop them. If Doru dies, Donavich falls to the floor and

and brave enough to attack a lone character. If the characters approach as a group, he does his best to avoid them while hissing, “I can smell your blood!” If they cut off his escape, he lunges forth

Statistics for Objects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

points for fragile and resilient objects that are Large or smaller. Object Hit Points Size Fragile Resilient Tiny (bottle, lock) 2 (1d4) 5 (2d4) Small (chest, lute) 3 (1d6) 10 (3d6) Medium

fire and lightning damage. A pick can chip away stone but can’t effectively cut down a tree. As always, use your best judgment. Damage Threshold. Big objects such as castle walls often have extra

13. Ice Toad Workplace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

“Random Encounters” (above) for guidelines on how the giant ice toads respond to intruders. The characters’ best chance to avoid a fight in this area — and to keep the toads from alerting the ice

understands the workings of Oyaviggaton as well as Marfulb, who knows the contents and value of every pack, chest, and heap of coins in the iceberg down to the last copper piece. Marfulb’s Lore In addition to

The Bedine

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

.” Ideal. “Life is an adventure.” Bond. “My grandfather is my best friend.” Flaw. “Sometimes I put curiosity before caution.” Shamir 64-year-old human nomad Shamir is Pesh’s grandfather. He’s cautious and

once lush and verdant land. Shamir is cautious and superstitious, but he’s also intelligent and curious. The blue circle painted on the golem’s chest and the symbols on its body make him think it’s the

Underwater

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

(see chapter 3). The Random Undersea Encounters table presents several intriguing options. You can either roll on the table for a random result or choose whichever one works best. Random Undersea

(giant octopus lair) 17 Undersea cave (dragon turtle lair) 18 Adult bronze dragon searching for treasure 19 Storm giant walking on the ocean floor 20 Sunken treasure chest (25 percent chance that it

25. Creature Storage

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

her chest. The caryatids face inward. Modron. Circling the caryatids counterclockwise is a quadrone with its bow at the ready. It makes clicking and clacking noises as it walks. Bas-Reliefs. The

adopt it, and gave it a name: Halastron. The modron considers Halaster its friend and follows his orders to the best of its ability. Its orders are as follows: Remember its name. Defend itself. Attack

Locations on the Upper Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

furnishings: hides on the floors, a bear skin on the wall, a chair, a stool, a huge chest, and a vast bed mounted with furs. Under the furs on the bed is a sleeping hill giant. It requires successful

200 gp). The chest contains 980 cp, 320 sp, and 400 gp. 3. Dormitory Here twelve young hill giants (use the orc statistics) are rollicking; beefy smacks, and shouts, laughter can easily be heard through

Statistics for Objects

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

resilient objects that are Large or smaller. Size Fragile Resilient Tiny (bottle, lock) 2 (1d4) 5 (2d4) Small (chest, lute) 3 (1d6) 10 (3d6) Medium (barrel, chandelier) 4 (1d8) 18 (4d8) Large (Cart

stone but can't effectively cut down a tree. As always, use your best judgment. Damage Threshold Big objects such as castle walls often have extra resilience represented by a damage threshold. An

13. Ice Toad Workplace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

“Random Encounters” (earlier in this chapter) for guidelines on how the giant ice toads respond to intruders. The characters’ best chance to avoid a fight in this area—and to keep the toads from

Arauthator understands the workings of Oyaviggaton as well as Marfulb, who knows the contents and value of every pack, chest, and heap of coins in the iceberg down to the last copper piece. Marfulb’s Lore

Trades Ward

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

of wicks is kept lit day and night, while being continually built up with adhered candles. Inside, the best works of the guild are put on display and sold, including not just candles of various

is the mimic. This tradition supposedly arose because when mascots were first chosen, the Trades Ward took a chest of gold as its own — and was roundly mocked by citizens of other wards for not picking

1. Jarl's Lodge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Dhaerlost (NE male Illuskan human mage with a wand of fireballs), who believes that the frost giants are his best shot at obtaining the Ring of Winter. He tries to remain close to Storvald, but the

(see “Development”) A crate packed with a gold-inlaid wooden harp (worth 250 gp, weighs 100 pounds), two drums (worth 6 gp each), and six flutes (worth 2 gp each) A chest containing four 50-foot lengths

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