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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Frost.First Form
In her first form, Auril appears as a hunched, 7-foot-tall biped with the head of a snowy owl, black talons, cloven hooves, and grayish-white wolf fur covering her body from the neck down
weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her.
Auril’s worshipers know better than to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
The Last Laugh Endrith Vallivoe (Red Larch, area 22) heard a report that might lead the characters here. A weathered human skull, jaw sagging, is pinned to the trunk of a tree ahead by a big black
arrow protruding from one of the skull’s eye sockets.
Black parchment (actually dyed human skin) is wrapped around the arrow just in front of the fletching. It is a message that reads, in Common: The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
existence. Nothingness envelops your senses, though you feel the thrum of magic rushing like an electric spark through your veins.
When you regain focus, you stand in a plush, candlelit parlor. A stately
woman in blue robes leans toward you, her brow furrowed in confusion and concern. In the blurry background stand a frowning woman in a flowing, black dress and a man tugging in confusion at his high
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Gate are abuzz with soldiers rushing reports in and orders out. Amid the activity stands Marshal Vendri, issuing sharp commands to an endless array of lieutenants. Every so often, the marshal’s gaze
passes through the tangle of soldiers to the field beyond the walls.
There, thousands of soldiers in red and black raise the Dragon Army’s camp beyond the reach of Kalaman’s defenders. War machines roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
chapter 5) to destroy another town in the Dessarin Valley. The cultists taunt the party with their intentions, hoping to lure the characters into rushing to stop them, thus being caught in the destruction
, and two Black Earth guards Three Eternal Flame guardians, two minotaurs, and four hell hounds These cultists are willing to annihilate themselves in the process of carrying out their mission. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
cautious. If the party contains any character with a personal reputation for shady dealings (particularly a rogue or bard), she is unfriendly. Concession. Pick one magic item owned by a member of the
party, and which was found during a previous adventure. That item turns out to have once belonged to Tazmikella, and was part of a hoard she took from an ancient black dragon she defeated. (Legend lore or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
cautious. If the party contains any character with a personal reputation for shady dealings (particularly a rogue or bard), she is unfriendly. Concession. Pick one magic item owned by a member of the
party, and which was found during a previous adventure. That item turns out to have once belonged to Tazmikella, and was part of a hoard she took from an ancient black dragon she defeated. (Legend lore or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
The Zhentarim Members of the shadowy Black Network consider themselves part of an extended family, and rely on the larger organization for resources and security. The Zhentarim recognizes and
full extent of the threat, as corruption and madness have already infiltrated their secret outpost since those initial reports (see chapter 9). However, even the most cautious member of the Zhentarim
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
scents; the moonlight painted the flowers in iridescent blue, silver, and violet; and the rushing of the river became a complex symphony.
— James Wyatt, Oath of Vigilance
The Feywild, also called
on the Material Plane might be echoed as a clear and winding brook of great beauty. A marsh could be reflected as a vast black bog of sinister character. And moving to the Feywild from old ruins on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
whatever is hiding under the black drape, with no warning or negotiation. Cautious Obo’laka thinks a beholder is hidden under the black drape and urges her host to flee at once. When he becomes aware
the walls. In the middle of the chamber, a large spherical object hovers under a black silk drape twenty feet above the floor.
The beholder, Belchorzh (pronounced BEL-korj), floats at the top of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Uthgardt The Uthgardt are a black-haired and blue—eyed people—large, hale, territorial folk who don’t trust outsiders. Few Uthgardt are willing to trade with non-Uthgardt settlements. Many are
godhood. Black Lion Tribe The Black Lion tribe prowls the northern Silver Marches and the Druarwood, protecting its spirit mound at Beorunna’s Well (which it shares with the Red Tiger tribe). The Black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
caverns and forgotten storerooms before connecting with the Black Lake. None of the monsters that inhabit the complex regularly visit this place. The black dragon Nightscale sometimes swims through
smaller. A ledge along the river continues east to a door on the north wall, and the rushing river separates you from a ledge on the southern side.
A large, strange-looking stalagmite stands in the middle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
nonthreatening manner, the guards are cautious but willing to summon their leaders to speak on their behalf. If greeted with hostility, the drow elite warrior sounds the alarm with a single whistle, bringing
waterproof zurkhwood tube, 25 pp in a spider silk pouch, and her spellbook, which has black leather covers traced with webs of gold. The book contains the following spells: alter self, cloudkill, Evard’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
had been following, rushing the characters toward the base of the flying citadel. Read the following text as the characters approach: As you near the flying citadel, two shapes emerge from the dark
mountain of black stone and exposed dragon bones. Fissures riddle this foundation, creating tunnels that extend deep into the rock. Clystran guides his dragonnel close to one of these, a natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
clumps of reeds, nothing rises above the still, black water.
Each canoe has three paddles and is large enough to hold five humans without much gear, or two or three with packs and other gear. Inside
and one never knows for sure, so their approach is more cautious if they smell smoke. In that case, characters with passive Wisdom (Perception) scores of 10 or higher notice the approaching lizardfolk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
are bald, either by heredity or by choice, but a few boast shocks of red or black hair. Their arms and legs are elongated in proportion to their small bodies, and their fingers and toes are also long
adulthood around age 8. They age noticeably faster than humans, and though few goblins live to old age, the most cautious rarely live longer than 60 years. Alignment. Most of the goblins of Ravnica are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
various caves is slick with ice, cautious characters can move on it without falling. Every loud noise in the chasm can be heard in the surrounding caves, and vice versa. Characters who make enough
male human in hide armor paces back and forth. His murderous eyes lock onto any sort of movement he notices, and he clutches a javelin made of a black, crystalline substance. The skin on his hands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
like a wave rushing up onto the shore, but only great anger or desperation would drive Olhydra to move more than a few hundred feet from her native element. Olhydra surges forth tirelessly and
the black depths of vast seas or enthroned among jagged reefs. Olhydra waits for the chance to enter the Material Plane through elemental water nodes or when called by the proper rituals. Whether she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, nothing rises above the still, black water.
Each canoe has three paddles and is large enough to hold five humans without much gear, or two or three with packs and other gear. Inside the lean-tos are a
knows for sure, so their approach is more cautious if they smell smoke. In that case, characters with passive Wisdom (Perception) scores of 10 or higher notice the approaching lizardfolk canoes before the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
translucent gemstones that come in different colors, including pale green, blue, pink, red, brown, and black. Mining Discoveries d100 Discovery
01–80 Nothing
81–95 Pebble-sized tourmaline
(1 gp)
96–99 Acorn-sized tourmaline, flawed (10 gp)
00 Acorn-sized tourmaline, unflawed (100 gp)
M3. River Cavern Characters hear the sound of rushing water as they approach this cave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
glasses.
3 Burning a small piece of the body and looking for shapes in the smoke.
4 A cautious, reasoned, professional guesstimate.
5 Careful measurements. The distance between
somehow.
5 You’ve always owned a stuffed cat. You’re not sure where it came from, but it’s given you great career advice so far.
6 You’ve always worn a lot of black.
7 You really
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
) A morose, rail-thin figure, Rennick is cautious and wise beyond their years. They respect their fellow wereravens but are deeply mistrustful of others. Rennick frightens away unwanted visitors by
contact with the characters for as long as possible. When they are no longer able to conceal their presence, the wereravens greet the characters in humanoid form, clad in sandals and dusty black robes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
out of the wall of this large cave, filling a swirling pool and then coursing through a passage to the north. A winding footpath follows the rushing stream. In addition to the stream’s passage, there
benefit from this effect only once per day. F11. Foot of the Obelisk This cavern is a vertical shaft. Rising up the shaft is a black stone obelisk, twenty feet on a side, with a stone staircase
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
. While confined to her antimagic cell, she is cautious since she can’t rely on her magic tattoos to defend herself. Outside her cell, she grows overly confident and even banters if she’s able to do so
her neck and across her shoulder blades reads, “Endless dreams entombed in stone.” Flames. A roiling storm of brilliant flames covers her back and ribs. Shroud. Black and gray smoke and shadows coil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
. While confined to her antimagic cell, she is cautious since she can’t rely on her magic tattoos to defend herself. Outside her cell, she grows overly confident and even banters if she’s able to do so
her neck and across her shoulder blades reads, “Endless dreams entombed in stone.” Flames. A roiling storm of brilliant flames covers her back and ribs. Shroud. Black and gray smoke and shadows coil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
block (see appendix B) plus the following: Color Spray, Find Familiar, Locate Object, Magic Missile, and Sleep. T19: Bridge of Faith The thunder of rushing water fills this loud room. The room is divided
character falls into the rushing water below. Rushing Water. Water rushes into the chasm from the river outside via concealed channels below the tower. A creature that falls into the chasm takes 10 (3d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
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
gases that spurt from the walls. One of the tapestries on the south wall screens the entrance to the royal apartment (areas 4–7). 3. Throne Room and Audience Chamber Two steps of white-veined black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
the Coliseum of Karsus This circular structure of black stone is open to the sky. By day, it resounds with throaty cheers, agonized wails, and the sounds of a bloodthirsty throng stamping and roaring in
resources or governing tribunals. Adventurers looking to sway the city’s legal authority might approach Derathar, but they would do well to be cautious of her famously short temper and long memory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
all debris and is currently being scrubbed clean by a single robed figure. Three walls are heavily curtained with draperies of thick black velvet, and the east wall is decorated with a horrible mural
stacked neatly in the corner.
The four disciples make this room their home. A single cultist is here most of the time, scribing a scroll. Overly cautious, the disciples dare not heat the room for fear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
cautious of outsiders but gullible, and they resent Ruxithid for putting them on guard duty. A character can convince the goblins to open the door with either a successful DC 15 Charisma (Deception or
ashen husk of a gray-skinned dwarf. All three pantomime metalwork in eerie synchronization. As they turn toward you, they brandish sharp chunks of black rock. With gasping, angry cries, the figures surge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, uneven causeway of natural rock leads out into the middle, to a point where two crooked pillars of glassy black rock jut up on either side of a great altar of the same stone. Just beyond the altar, a
, Halinaxus (see area W11) guards the fire portal and fights to the death to protect it. A fire elemental myrmidon (see chapter 7) stands before the altar in plain view, rushing forward to attack anyone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
downward. The floor has been cut into hundreds of shallow steps, but the walls and ceiling are still natural rock. About sixty feet down, a rushing stream spills from a narrow crack to the south and
chief’s chamber is strewn with trophies, including the skulls, bones, hides, and weapons of defeated foes. Amid the mess, a small square of black silk hides a ruby worth 300 gp. It can be found with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
scholarly and cautious cloud giant named Count Nimbolo. His wife, Countess Mulara, is distrusting of “small folk” and doesn’t allow the characters to move about her home unescorted. Although these giants
-ridden mane of black hair. He is smart enough not to attack well-armed adventurers but has no qualms about trying to harm anyone who antagonizes him. Orok has the statistics of a kobold, with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
while also granting spells to her devoted followers leaves Auril weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that
with the head of a snowy owl, black talons, cloven hooves, and grayish-white wolf fur covering her body from the neck down. Protruding from her feathery owl’s head is a pair of curved goat horns. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
over a waterfall into a dark abyss. The sound of rushing water echoes like thunder within this vault, the ceiling of which glitters with mineral deposits like a perpetual starry night.
A skyweaver
doesn’t permit her to view them as a threat. If they accuse her of malfeasance, she tells the characters that the Cult of the Black Earth is trying to frame her followers by posing as air cultists, hoping






