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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Blade barrier blocks passage 4–8 Cave-in 9–12 Chasm 1d4 × 10 ft. wide and 2d6 × 10 ft. deep, possibly connected to other levels of the dungeon 13–14 Flooding leaves 2d10 ft. of water in the area; create
nearby upward-sloping passages, raised floors, or rising stairs to contain the water 15 Lava flows through the area (50 percent chance of a stone bridge crossing it) 16 Overgrown mushrooms block
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
smoke if it is carried more than 10 feet away from the steed. For the duration, you or a creature you choose can ride the steed. The steed uses the Riding Horse stat block (see “Creature Stat Blocks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Cave of Echoes The Cave of Echoes is a day’s ride south of Sybar. Originally, the cave was the underground course of a river that flowed from a lake in the Eternal Garden before the garden was drawn
into the Feywild. The caverns were worn smooth by the water that once rushed through them. The cave entrance yawns in the southwest side of the small hill where the garden once stood. A fey crossing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
military ride out to seize a victory. With Marshal Vendri away leading troops further west, Governor Miat approved the strike. Lord Bakaris and his son are leading the attack. Darrett is serving
under them. They plan to ambush the Red Dragon Army near a crossing of the Inkwater called Steel Springs, thirty miles west of Kalaman. The aide knows nothing more, but before the characters leave, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. MINE TRACKS AND CARTS
The Terminus Level has iron tracks throughout, and iron mine carts ride the rails. Since the tracks are built on slopes, carts are secured with chocks — two sets of two
zurkhwood blocks attached to one another by a length of rope. If its chocks are removed, a cart begins to roll. Its initial speed of 10 feet increases by 10 feet every round until it comes to the end of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
caravan along the way, and others leave according to the dictates of business and fortune. Some travelers ride horses, some walk beside the wagons, and some pay the merchants to ride aboard their wagons
of her guards leave Baldur’s Gate secretly ahead of the caravan and ride north at a fast clip. They are headed for Castle Naerytar in the Mere of Dead Men and won’t be seen again until chapter 6. She
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
caravan along the way, and others leave according to the dictates of business and fortune. Some travelers ride horses, some walk beside the wagons, and some pay the merchants to ride aboard their wagons
of her guards leave Baldur’s Gate secretly ahead of the caravan and ride north at a fast clip. They are headed for Castle Naerytar in the Mere of Dead Men and won’t be seen again until chapter 6. She
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
introduction. Chapter 1 describes the Witchlight Carnival. Hidden somewhere in the carnival is a fey crossing to the domain of Prismeer, but the trick to opening this portal is known only to the carnival’s
several appendices wherein you’ll find rules for new magic items, stat blocks for new creatures, and other goodies. At the end of the book is a Story Tracker you can use to keep track of story developments as they occur. Advice on how to use the Story Tracker appears later in this introduction.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
bounded by rivers or walls. But in Waterdeep, one can traverse from ward to ward by crossing a street — a fact that offers the drivers of hire-coaches some amusement when an ignorant tourist requests a
ride to an adjacent ward. Each ward has its own history, legends, and traditions based around who lived there in the past, famous or infamous events, and the uncanny things that continue to occur
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, see area 15 in chapter 10 for modifications to her statistics. The storm giants ride whales to the Whalebones. At the islands, they mount rocs and fly the remaining distance to Anauroch. Once they
are within half a mile of Iymrith’s lair, the storm giants dismount and approach on foot, leaving the rocs to perch atop rocky outcroppings and wait for their return. Characters can ride with the giants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
roads are flanked by paved sidewalks that give pedestrians plenty of space, and most of the widest roads have raised dividers that allow an individual crossing a street a safe space to step out of the
, roughly a dozen feet above ground. The name of the road you travel on will be on the wall nearest, while the name of the crossing road will be around the corner. Simply ingenious! Landmarks Proud
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Commanders’ Retreat After the Dragon Army soldiers are dealt with, read or paraphrase the following text: A dozen mounted soldiers gallop from the tree line, rushing south toward the crossing
encourages the characters to ride ahead to Kalaman to inform Governor Miat of what happened while the surviving troops rendezvous with Marshal Vendri on the way to Kalaman.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
dragonnels (see appendix B) have been separated from their riders. A character can convince the dragonnels to let the characters ride them out of the city by succeeding on a DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion
appendix B for both stat blocks) spots the characters and attacks. At the end of the first round of combat, roll a die. If you roll an even number, a random draconian is affected as if by the levitate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
rafters crossing below them at a height of 10 feet.
Doors. Normal doors are made of wood, and are so rotted as to be soft and easily breakable (no ability check required). Secret doors are made of
12 Constitution saving throw or take 2 (1d4) poison damage.
Light. Most locations on the ground floor are dark, as the ivy blocks out the natural light except in areas that are open to the sky (such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
line beyond it. Wounded Kalaman soldiers stagger from the trees, heading toward a narrow crossing that lies in your direction. Dragon Army soldiers give chase on horseback.
This battlefield is
the map. Four Dragon Army soldiers (see appendix B) on warhorses gallop in pursuit along the road at the north of the map. The Dragon Army soldiers ride to the edge of the northern stream, throwing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
trips cost 1 cp, but a skiff ride to a dangerous section of town usually brings 1 gp or more. Map 8.1: The Styes View Player Version Low Quarter Also known as Flotsam, the northwest section of the Styes
outside, making them ideal places for hidden temples and black markets. Swaying rope bridges provide the best avenues between the blocks of this quarter, since the old boardwalks are sinking like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
4. Fungi Thicket This tunnel juncture is blocked by a thicket of fungi. The thicket is an ecosystem unto itself, with its own challenges for those who wish to cross it. A dense fungi forest blocks
before crossing the thicket. Each 5-foot-square area of fungi has AC 10 and 10 hit points. Any attack that deals fire damage has a 50 percent chance of igniting a torchstalk mushroom (see “Fungi of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
anything stationary on the water’s surface slowly sinks to the bottom over the course of 1 minute. Waterfall. The waterfall blocks passage to the fey crossing in area C7. Like the pool, the waterfall is
tools can cut the gems with two days of work per gem. Doing so multiplies each gem’s value by ten. C6: Crystal Cave Zuzanna Wuzyk A waterfall in a crystal cave
hides a fey crossing to
the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
stat blocks). If they notice an intruder in the mess hall, the goblins panic and attack. The goblins attempt to overwhelm any intruder with sheer numbers, aiming to subdue instead of kill. If all
climb up and ride the moving buckets must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check or fall 20 feet to forge’s floor, taking 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage. The forge has a tall stepladder used to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Gibbet Crossing Locations The following locations are keyed to map 6.5. Mike Schley Map 6.5: Gibbet Crossing View Player Version G1: Surface Entrance A few lumps of old slag and tumbled stone are
the west, a door bearing a painted red “X” opens to a long hallway that leads deeper into the crossing.
Ashes and burn marks on the floor indicate past campfires. Remains of wooden chairs in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
goblins and worg-riding hobgoblins also make up a significant portion of the force. Hobgoblins might ride horses or other mounts they could obtain, such as hippogriffs, axe beaks, or giant vultures
. Bugbears don’t ride mounts, but they aren’t above hitching a ride in the howdah of an enormous battle beast such as an elephant or a hydra. If the host has slaves, they pull wagons or sledges in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
15–18 3d4 skeletons 19–20 1d3 minotaur skeleton Cliff and Ladder A cliff 2d4 × 10 feet high blocks the party’s passage, but a rolled-up rope ladder is visible at the top. If someone can climb the
fish inhabit the stream, so that the DC of any foraging attempts for food in this area is reduced to 10. Crossing the stream reduces the drow pursuit level by 1. Warning Sign The characters enter a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Skant is allowed to view the wreckage, the professor orb offers the following commentary: “Ah, a Netherese skycoach! I’ve always wanted to ride on one of those. Pity it’s no longer in one piece.”
The
intruders on sight. The caves are otherwise empty. H4. Kobold Vampire Spawn Characters coming from area H2 must descend a naturally formed staircase of ice to reach this cave. Frost-covered blocks of stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Elturgard. The knights can’t afford to be anything but vigilant, and fortunately for the folk of Elturgard, they are just that. I regard crossing the border into Elturgard as a relief, for it usually
event that blackened every stone and sealed its doors and windows. The High Observer at the time ordered the fort, a day’s ride west of Elturel, to be bricked up, and the curious forbidden entrance, for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
toys lie strewn on the floor, including a chariot big enough for a halfling to ride in and a stuffed, silk-skinned doll as big as a human. Thullen keeps his quarters tidy otherwise. Furnishings
young to be schooled. Emotionally, each child is the giant equivalent of a four-year-old human. The floor of this room is covered with toys, balls, blocks, dolls, and stuffed animals. A stuffed yeti
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
. They snarl a challenge, revealing yellowed tusks, and prepare to hurl javelins at you!
Rope Bridge. The bridge is safe structurally, despite its appearance. Crossing under fire is difficult enough to
roping themselves to a stable attachment point before crossing. Secret Doors. Two secret doors on the north and south walls lead to areas 4 and 4a. The doors are well made, each requiring a successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
are tethered, but the tethers are meant only to keep them from crossing the westernmost line of cart tracks and wandering through the tunnels. An angry or alarmed strider can easily break loose, and
, and straining at their tethers. Beginning on the following round, 1d3 giant striders break loose each round and attack or join in an ongoing battle. They don’t attack firenewts, and a firenewt can hop onto a giant strider and ride it as a mount using the standard rules for mounted combat.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
and smoothed rock edges. The passage leads to area G11 in Gibbet Crossing. T2: Deepening Hall Elaborate carvings of mountain landscapes and treasure piles line the walls of this broad staircase as it
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
massive breaths.
The modrons continue their march over this impossible mouth, crossing it by creating a bridge made from interlocked, living modron bodies.
The beholder god Gzemnid can see through this
.
Four septon modrons carry their fallen leader, the hexton modron X01 (see Morte’s Planar Parade for both stat blocks). Three septons attack any non-modron that comes within 10 feet of them and any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
a rotten body into the back of a wooden wagon. “If ye need a ride to the Mortuary, there’s room in the back!” he laughs. 7 A thieving musteval guardinal (see Morte’s Planar Parade) snatches a bag
, haunt the after-hours stalls of the Gatehouse Night Market just a few blocks from the Gatehouse. Booths unfold from pocket dimensions at last light, their dealers lit by the neon glow of indifferent will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Evermoors is a vast, unsettled area of fog-shrouded hills, cold bogs, rocky ridges, and small peaks. Adventurers crossing this expanse might spot the occasional castle ruin or crumbled tower — a
). She lives north of town, in a mostly underground hovel on a ridge that overlooks the sea. Locals know that Dasharra raises griffons, trains them as mounts, and teaches people how to ride them. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
about the padlocked door. C4: Trapped Grate A metal grate in the floor of this ten-foot-square room blocks access to a shallow stone pit holding a small gold harp, a handful of loose papers, and a
Pressure. If the characters maximize the water pressure both here and in area C12, the basins in areas C14 and area C15 start to overflow (see area C8 for more information). C13: Wall Crossing This small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
unassailable fortress, enclosed on all sides by sloped outer walls as wide at the base as many city blocks in Waterdeep. Defenders can fire arrows down from atop the walls, or, in winter, pour water down them
long-dead horses into five animated warhorse skeletons. Every night, after sunset, the Hunt Lords ride out on their skeletal steeds to patrol the lands around Noanar’s Hold, looking for worthy prey