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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
thing and glows with a sickly light.
A character who studies the blister and succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check realizes that the movement within the mass is the shifting of tiny, ghostly
them for releasing it from the bitter memories trapped within the blister. The spirit has forgotten its name, but it can share the following details: It was once a protector of Lambakluha and the temple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Vi has a zest for life, Kasem is reserved and calculating. He’s also the one behind the sabotage currently afflicting the Tyenmo and Xungoon stalls. Several weeks ago, Vi told his brother he’s
character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check realizes Kasem is trying to keep them from getting involved in market politics. If confronted about this, Kasem insists he just wants them to have a delightful time at the market and departs soon after.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
now awaits justice. She has no regrets about helping the faerie dragon, and she regards Bavlorna as a bitter enemy. Appendix D has additional roleplaying notes for Morgort. Morgort introduces herself
tries her best to be helpful. Once she realizes the characters have important things to do, she tries not to embroil them in bullywug politics. In any situation, she tries to act with honor and civility.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
experimentation. Blue Dial. This dial can be turned to the left or right, and it snaps back to center if released. The blue dial determines which wall crystal is lit. Currently, the crystal under
configuration 3 is illuminated. If the dial is turned, the currently lit crystal goes out and the crystal to the left or right (the direction the dial is turned) lights up. Blue Button. Pushing the blue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the dragonmarked houses while playing characters who come from different houses. The Korranberg
Chronicle
Feud within the Twelve?
Reports emerged this week of bitter disputes within the Twelve
percent discount from one house). Leadership. The Committee of Twelve oversees the institute. It currently has fifteen members, though its membership is a matter of significant disagreement within the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
realizes that it’s not just Sarusanda’s body that’s hurt—her pride is badly wounded too. If unaided, Sarusanda gains 1 level of exhaustion, which she retains until she finishes a long rest outside
with a long, bitter sigh. The inquisitor then reveals the source of her distress. Shortly after she joined the Ulmist Inquisition, Sarusanda’s father—a man named Galias—joined the priests of Osybus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
place in Baldurians’ fears, their faiths currently have only the shallowest roots in the city. Followers of the Dead Three have done more to incite dread than faith. As a result, their numbers remain
rumored to sleep at the bottom of Gray Harbor. To prove his story, Straightstick uses a splinted old ferry pole as a crutch. Recently, the kingpin has grown bitter about his position, believing he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
place in Baldurians’ fears, their faiths currently have only the shallowest roots in the city. Followers of the Dead Three have done more to incite dread than faith. As a result, their numbers remain
rumored to sleep at the bottom of Gray Harbor. To prove his story, Straightstick uses a splinted old ferry pole as a crutch. Recently, the kingpin has grown bitter about his position, believing he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
named Grump, the goblinoid who stands on a 60-foot-high bluff Ten Bullywug Warriors, who answer to Grump Uni. Kelek has drained Uni’s magic and taken her horn. Uni currently uses the Warhorse stat
. Now that Kelek has removed Uni’s horn, Grump plans to sell Uni as a packhorse and won’t let her go without a fight. Development. Once Uni is free of the Net, Grump realizes his plans are falling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Currently, Sharna at the Miner’s Exchange has their trust (see “People of Phandalin”), mostly for her assurances that the mines will soon be more prosperous than ever. If Sharna discovers that the
manor’s deed. (See the “Conclusion” section of this episode for more information.) This leaves Harbin Wester bitter, as he recognizes that having the favor of Acq Inc backing them up gives the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
superior force. If he realizes the characters are in league with the Black Network, he offers them food, wine, and whatever else they need to complete their mission (see “Treasure”). Ghazrim’s Shed. The
bars of soap per box).
Shed 11 holds four wooden chicken coops, each one containing 1d6 + 1 live chickens. Sacks of chicken feed are stored on a shelf above the coops.
Shed 12 is currently empty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana) check discovers the consoles monitor a powerful source of magic elsewhere in the tower. They also determine that even though the magic is currently
tower) and attack. Symbol. The symbol on the floor sheds dim orange light out to 5 feet. A character who sees the symbol and succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check realizes it looks like an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
successful DC 10 Intelligence (Survival) check, a character examining the racks realizes that the village must produce far more food than the number of villagers alone would require. Villagers If the
will. The sharp tang of the fish covers the bitter poison so well that a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check or DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check is needed to detect it. Any character who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check realizes that a magic glyph was once inscribed on this door, but the glyph’s energy has been carefully drained away. The door is now harmless. This long
drow mage named Naxa, who is wearing a Cloak of Arachnida she found here. The cloak allows Naxa to climb on walls and ceilings, and she is currently on the vault’s ceiling. Meeting Naxa. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
successful DC 10 Intelligence (Survival) check, a character examining the racks realizes that the village must produce far more food than the number of villagers alone would require. Villagers If the
it will. The sharp tang of the fish covers the bitter poison so well that a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check or DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check is needed to detect it. Any character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
mainly for food deliveries and is barred shut from the inside at night. C3: Servants’ Quarters This room contains three two-level bunk beds, one of which is currently in use. A washbasin stands in a
(Religion) check realizes that it’s used by worshipers of Graz’zt to commune with the demon lord, who requires a blood sacrifice. As an action, a character can spill some of their own blood into the bowl and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
twelve sahuagin and twelve sahuagin coral smashers (see appendix C) for patrol and guard duty. The sahuagin are armed and about to move out to relieve guards currently on active duty. They move to slay
sahuagin). The sahuagin are armed and about to move out to relieve guards currently on duty. They treat intruders as hostile. Four sahuagin that are not part of the patrol are gambling on two lobsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
realizes they serve as handles to rotate the statue. Though the statue is designed to move, it’s still immensely heavy. It can be rotated to a new position by a character who succeeds on a DC 22 Strength
temple’s priests. They are currently empty. S20: Storeroom This room is piled with bits of rubble, pottery, a pair of broken stone gargoyles, a painting of a sunset over a city skyline, and a bronze bust of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
life in the city. Currently Sigil has twelve ascendant factions. The following sections present these factions, along with notes on their leaders, sites in Sigil that serve as their headquarters
unknowable. The Athar are led by Factol Terrance (neutral good, human Athar null; see Morte’s Planar Parade). While many Defiers become bitter, Terrance remains compassionate, pointing wayward souls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
made of a silvery metal with sharp serrations and elaborate designs. Anyone examining the greatsword who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana or History) check realizes that it’s one of the
(Perception) check realizes that the goo didn’t come from the intellect snare but seeped from the wall beyond it. The first person to touch the goo receives a psychic flash of the layout of the occipital
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
dragon is back, circling above me like a vulture. I reckon she could carry this ship back to Luskan were she of a mind to. To die from starvation, bitter cold, or a dragon? Choices, choices.”
Treasure
to attune to this Wand of Orcus realizes it’s a fake, though it does emit magical light comparable to that created by a continual flame spell. The Dark Duchess is trapped in the ice—another victim of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
currently hosting one of its many infamous parties, this one a welcome celebration for visiting relatives from Cormyr. Upon their arrival, the adventurers are greeted by Lord Zelraun Roaringhorn (LN male
where they have come from and where they’re headed next. Treasure. Once he realizes that the characters have important work ahead of them, Zelraun gives each of them a magic item. To determine each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
who examines the secret door immediately realizes they can trace the runes to cause that circular section of wall to disappear, revealing the remainder of the tunnel on the other side. The wall re
, its brass candelabras, velvet runners, and red tapestries were destroyed—likely by the room’s occupant, a desiccated Undead currently tearing at the walls. A single doorway is set into the short
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
first few tadpoles the slaadi brought into this room quickly shriveled and died. A character who examines the corpses and succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check realizes the tadpoles will
more than a mere indentation in the wall. A character examining the runes who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana or Investigation) check realizes that the alcove was very recently an active magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
room is currently inhabited by a Humanoid mutate named Falfark and an encephalon gemmule (see appendix A for both stat blocks) that Falfark treats as a guardian. Falfark is a member of the Cult of the
Dumathoin realizes how to open the lock, as described below. The Granite Ledger in area T16 includes instructions in Dwarvish for opening the lock. Unlocking the Crypt. The dial’s carvings depict a faceted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
annex at the back of the inn, currently out of commission, was initially built with poorly drawing chimneys. Right now, cooking is rudimentary and done out in the yard, on grills flanking the bread
ovens. The dining room is mainly used for drinking, with “the Helm” (the tavern across the road) currently providing the best meals in town travelers can easily buy. While the Helm at Highsun is the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Perception of 15+ realizes the perilous nature of the ice. Each 10-foot square of ice is a Large object with AC 13; HP 10; and Immunity to Cold, Poison, and Psychic damage. Placing more than 100
a few feet. Inspection reveals the wall has a secret door currently standing ajar. When the door is shut, it is hidden (DC 18 to find). A creature that saw Shabblejaw disappear through the door has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
this and succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana) check realizes a mystical force shattered the giant’s heart and that this same force might be able to mend it. X5: Barricaded Corridor The Onyx Scar
above it. All five rooms are currently unoccupied. X9: Storage This room contains weapon racks, stacks of wooden crates, and doors leading to the north and east. In the center of the room, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
swings of a spoiled princess. She quickly realizes that she can use the characters to keep her parents distracted while she sneaks out of the fortress. She tells them that her father spends most of
magical prison, however, and it voluntarily fails any saving throw if doing so enables it to escape from the adamantine forge. 30. Overseer’s Office The small room west of the Vonindod is currently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
: Stairs Down Any character standing at the top of this 20-foot-long staircase realizes the chants originate from somewhere below. Characters who descend the stairs and follow the hall beyond arrive in area
Elisabeth regard them with bitter disdain. “None dare trespass in the territory of Strahd,” Gustav says. “You will answer to our master,” Elisabeth adds with sinister certainty. They offer no further
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
their stay in his settlement. Any character who interacts with him and succeeds on a DC 17 Wisdom (Insight) check realizes that the hobgoblin warlord is blind but is hiding that fact, never looking
. The rations are stored on shelves, and visitors can purchase a small parcel containing 1 day of rations for 5 sp. Treasure. The goblins keep their proceeds in a small wooden coffer. The coins are added to Azrok’s war chest (see area 21s) at the end of every day. The coffer currently contains 35 sp.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
humanoid skulls and bones piled around it. The top of the altar is covered with dozens of half-melted candles made of black wax, all currently unlit.
If one or more of the black candles on the altar
realizes that the stench is an indicator of flammable gas in the room. This gas disperses before reaching other areas of the dungeon, and the Dead Three cultists extinguish their torches before moving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
straw pallets covered by threadbare blankets are spread out on the floor, and a cask of water leans against one wall. A dark, slit-like window looks out to the west.
The cultists currently hold no
exit to the west, east, and south.
Most of the vats are empty, but three currently hold water weirds drained from the three empty weird tanks (see chapter 7) stacked on the floor. The vats holding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
attack her at once, she realizes at once that this is no longer a practice session and tries her best to kill or incapacitate as many of her foes as possible. Her battered Sacred Stone monks join in as
body (currently interred with the Knights of Samular in Summit Hall). Stashed inside the sarcophagus is the body of a dead human knight that the Mirabar delegation was transporting to Summit Hall. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
currently broken. A character who inspects the area and succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check uncovers the conveyor system’s broken mechanisms as well as its dull power crystal. This crystal
Intelligence (Arcana) or Wisdom (Medicine) check realizes that the crushed skulls are indicative of mind flayers’ brain extractions. Mine Carts. The mine carts are in disrepair and roll squeakily along the






