before booming diffusing close respecting

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

diplomacy. They care only for satisfying their insatiable desire for battle, to smash their foes and appease their gods. Booming Birth Rate In order to replenish the casualties of their endless warring

serve as a battering ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within. A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to

City of Kalaman

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Cataclysm. Seeing the potential of a deep harbor so close to the mouth of a great river, the Empire of Istar invested heavily in the town, transforming it into a thriving trade hub. Solamnia soon found

Istar’s stranglehold on the booming port intolerable, and after a climactic battle on the plains west of the city, Istar ceded control of Kalaman. Today, long after the fall of Istar and the trials of

First Impressions

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

First Impressions Encountering a giant can be an awe-inspiring and disorienting experience. First comes a rhythmic booming, felt more than heard, that resolves slowly into the sound of footsteps: a

sits on a wagon, its wheels and axles are liable to snap like twigs. A giant can crush a house or capsize a ship simply by carelessly shifting its weight. An ox that strays too close to a sleeping giant

5. Antechamber

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

door that opens into area 5d. The statue holds five gold-painted stone coins in its outstretched hand. Close inspection reveals that one of the coins is loose and can be removed from the statue’s

vice versa. After the coin is used once, it disappears in a flash, accompanied by Halaster’s booming laugh. 5b. Teleport Trap This trap is located in the far west alcove in the south wall (see

Exploring Faunel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

creature approaching the pool, asking the creature’s business in a booming voice. The guardian attacks any non-Beast who lies, refuses to answer, or tries to use the gate without Wrath’s permission. If the

characters are honest about why they want to use the gate, Wrath allows them to bring their mimir close to the gate and record an entry for Faunel.

Traps

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

decides to close it. Any creature or object on the cover when it swings open falls into the pit below. The pit’s depth and other hazards vary by location, as described in the location’s description

creature has been teleported in this way, it is unaffected by teleport traps on this level for 1 hour. When a creature is teleported by a trap, Halaster’s booming voice shouts “Teleported!” in Common

Sanctuary

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

for a plan. Time is pressing. While characters are inside the temple, remind them of the booming blows of the battering ram against the front doors and the frightened townsfolk. How much time you allow

into the smoke outside, they can close and brace the back door, then sprint for the keep or the tunnel in the stream bank with enough of a head start to get away safely. Rewards Rescuing people from

Sanctuary

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

for a plan. Time is pressing. While characters are inside the temple, remind them of the booming blows of the battering ram against the front doors and the frightened townsfolk. How much time you

into the smoke outside, they can close and brace the back door, then sprint for the keep or the tunnel in the stream bank with enough of a head start to get away safely. Rewards Rescuing people from

Quest for the Giant Relics

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

relic disappears, the oracle says in a booming voice, “You have done a great deed for all giants! A new path lies before you!” For each relic that the characters offer as tribute, a stony bas-relief

. The conch you seek is close to her.” “The great river” refers to the Dessarin River. The hill giant den lies along one of its eastern tributaries. When the characters are ready to head there, continue

Longsaddle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

, except when the booming reverberation of a Harpell-crafted spell breaks the silence. The family is constantly researching magic both old and new, and twisting spells and rituals into interesting (to them

be tiresome. The first is the Gilded Horseshoe, an old inn to the west of the road that serves fine food and drink, offers comfortable beds, and is close enough to the Ivy Mansion that no one would

Life in the Tribe

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

aren’t interested in treaties, trade negotiations or diplomacy. They care only for satisfying their insatiable desire for battle, to smash their foes and appease their gods. Booming Birth Rate In order

ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within. A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to the lair is a

Nine Hells

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

cloven left hoof to distinguish him from a human. His crimson throne stands in the heart of the Iron City of Dis, a hideous metropolis. Planar travelers come here to conspire with devils and to close

layer break off from time to time, creating deadly, booming avalanches. The inhabitants of Malbolge live in crumbling fortresses and great caves carved into the mountainside. Malbolge’s current ruler is

Cave Locations

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

Intelligence (Nature) check to spot the violet fungi before moving within their reach. Characters can safely avoid the fungi by staying close to the southern and eastern walls. The green-glowing fungi are

breath weapons of Dragons. W16: Booming Cavern A narrow ledge overlooks a large cavern that houses a surging, seething body of water. The rhythmic booming heard throughout the mines is louder here. At

Locations in Saltmarsh

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

. The constructs do not attack dwarves and can be disabled for 10 minutes if the command word “Tatalot” is spoken to them. Manistrad and her close advisors know the command word. 6. Keledek Tower This

that speaking his name aloud allows Keledek to eavesdrop on a conversation for a short time. In truth, Keledek relies on his familiar, an imp named Zivmal, to spy on the townsfolk. Keledek is a close

Scions of Giants' Gods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

sphere must succeed on a DC 24 Strength saving throw or be pulled straight toward the sphere’s center, ending in an unoccupied space as close as possible to the center. Then a burst of thunder erupts

, almost becoming one with the earth. While the scion dreams, the mountain’s minerals are transformed into fine carving stones and brilliant gems. If a miner tunnels too close to the heart of the mountain

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