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command, Hutijin can easily crush any rival who gets in his way while also defending Mephistopheles against armies seeking to contest his dominion. Hutijin has amassed enough power to challenge the
lord of Cania, but he has never wavered in his support for his master—suggesting, perhaps, that Mephistopheles has some hold over him.
Outside the Nine Hells, Hutijin is a relatively obscure
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
without excavation or magic, as the dragon can simply open doorways in walls whenever necessary.
The lair has the following features:
Disguised Entrances. An otherwise unremarkable cave (shown at the
top of the map) provides the main access to the lair by way of two sections of relatively thin crystal walls. The dragon can use a lair action to open or close passages through these walls throughout
Young Deep Dragon
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skin, especially around the head and neck. Their wings are attached to their front legs and can fold in close to the body, allowing deep dragons to easily maneuver through relatively narrow tunnels
deep dragon refuses to leave the cave where the dragon’s best friend—an adventurer who won the dragon’s respect and affection—lingers as a ghost.
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open doorways in walls whenever necessary.
The lair has the following features:
Disguised Entrances. An otherwise unremarkable cave (shown at the top of the map) provides the main access to the lair
by way of two sections of relatively thin crystal walls. The dragon can use a lair action to open or close passages through these walls throughout the lair.
Cobweb-Choked Tunnels. Adventurers who
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
here. These mates attack anyone they don’t recognize, defending their young in area 14b. Gnawed bones cover the den’s floor. 14b. Young Cave Bears Two cave bear cubs (use the black bear statistics
14. Cave Bear Den These caves smell like an animal den — not surprising, given that Qurrok keeps his cave bears here. 14a. Adult Cave Bears Two adult cave bears (use the polar bear statistics) rest
Kobold
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, since food is relatively scarce in such areas.
Partly out of fear and partly because their eyes are sensitive to sunlight, kobolds prefer the security of a cave to living in the open air, and can be
invasion and oppression. Although individually they are timid and shy away from conflict, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
10. Dark Pool Treasure is concealed in this water-filled cave. A still pool fills much of this cavern. The water is dark, revealing little of what might lie within. The shore of the pool consists of
out of the cave to the northeast.
The pool is 20 feet deep in the middle. The stream to the northeast is 3 feet deep, and the ceiling of the passage is 2 to 3 feet above the water. Characters can
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
1a. Pool Bypass A relatively small cave branches off the main tunnel. If the characters are shadowing Droki, read the following boxed text aloud to the players. Droki stands before a tall yet narrow
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
castle is lit by torches regardless of the time of day. Doors inside the castle aren’t locked unless the text states otherwise. Castle Defenders The castle’s relatively small size makes it possible
for one cult member to sound the alarm simply by yelling. If an alarm is raised, the following cult members are tasked with defending the castle: Twelve cultists of various races and genders, who
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
characters see a well-traveled and relatively dry track (at the point marked A on the map) leading from the coast. It disappears into the marshland interior. Once they are within 40 feet of the
the hidden entrance marked D on the map). They also note, as they approach by sea, a 15-foot wide, 6-foot high sea cave entrance on the northeastern tip of the promontory (marked E on the map). A
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
is relatively scarce in such areas. Partly out of fear and partly because their eyes are sensitive to sunlight, kobolds prefer the security of a cave to living in the open air, and can be found in
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
keeps order, a relatively easy job until the sahuagin arrived. Marciano refuses to answer questions shouted through the door unless a character first succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check to
destroyed more property. Seven days ago, some of the fishers in the town took weapons and their boats to Salt Cave to see if the raiders were in the caves. The fishers have not returned. Five days ago
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Into the Underdark Little Lockford is situated in the Underdark, but the tunnels leading to the settlement are well traveled and relatively easy to navigate. Stone signs illuminated by continual
The characters enter a small cave containing a stone throne fit for a gnome. The throne, which looks like it was carved from a stalagmite, is a mimic that attacks anyone who sits on it. 7–12 A deep
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relatively regular dimensions. They are known for their unusual rock formations and abundant patches of fungi, and for being suffused with faerzress (see chapter 2). There are currently two factions
mysterious black obelisk in the farthest cave (see area 16). The other group is a budding cult of derro demon worshipers led by a renegade member of the Council of Savants. Sensing that the demon lords are
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for Najkir. Before they depart, Mirel gives them additional information that Devi just imparted to her via the Sending Stones: “Devi and the others found a monastery hidden in a sea cave on the south
side of the island,” Mirel says. “The monks there seem friendly, but the sea cave is also home to the bronze dragon that sank Devi’s ship. The monks apologized for the dragon, claiming it was only
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
around its base. Set into the hill are three caves.
The frozen creek emerges from the west cave, which has a low-hanging mouth.
The center cave—an eight-foot-high passage hewn from the rock—is
moderately blocked by a tight stand of conifers and two massive fallen logs.
The northeast cave has a big, yawning mouth, and flickers of light emanate from within. The tracks of your quarry head
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) bludgeoning damage as the mouth clamps shut. The mouth similarly damages tools or weapons inserted into it without its permission. L2: Streaked Cave The walls and floor of this cavern are smeared with
blood, and the scent of iron hangs thick in the air.
Twenty stirges hang from the ceiling of this cave. Bright light or any noise louder than a whisper disturbs the stirges, causing them to attack. L3
Orc
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Luthic. He predicts that the war will end with Luthic the only deity standing, as the cave mother ascends to rule her warrior children.
Life in the Tribe
Orcs survive through savagery and force of
laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order.
All Are Fighters
Most of the orcs that stay behind when the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
clamps shut. The mouth similarly damages tools or weapons inserted into it without its permission. L2: Slate Chamber Alternating blue and gray bands of slate and shale compose the walls of this cave
blade in Gnomish. Once the golem is destroyed, the sword can easily be freed from its chest. L3: Guano-Covered Cave The floor of this vaulted cave is covered in pungent piles of bat guano. Large leather
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
feel as if they’re being watched even when they aren’t. While defending its cavernous lair, the tyrant avails itself of its lair actions. Treasure. If the characters defeat the death tyrant, they can
9–10 1 nalfeshnee 11–12 2d4 vrocks Fungi This encounter occurs only while the characters are traveling; otherwise, treat it as “no encounter.” The party happens upon a cave overgrown with fungi
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walls make it relatively easy for creatures to move up or down a well to reach other areas of the colossus. Gravity Tiles. Landro’s upper levels are enchanted with gravity magic that keeps passengers
descriptions for details. In areas L1–area L4 of the cave network, the ceilings are 15 feet high unless otherwise noted. Graymatter Fluid A steady stream of thin, oily liquid leaks from the graymatter
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
whenever necessary. The lair has the following features: Disguised Entrances. An otherwise unremarkable cave (shown at the top of the map) provides the main access to the lair by way of two sections of
relatively thin crystal walls. The dragon can use a lair action to open or close passages through these walls throughout the lair. Cobweb-Choked Tunnels. Adventurers who manage to access the other side of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
the Triboar Trail. The site is relatively easy to find, and any NPC in Phandalin can provide directions to the ruins. Recently, prospectors in the area have noted that someone has set up a campsite at
indication of what they might want (for example, the location of Cragmaw Castle or Wave Echo Cave), he shares one or both requests: He wants the marauders at Wyvern Tor to leave; they’ve scouted out
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
relatively easy to find due to the crude construction of the place. It requires a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check to find such a door. Random Encounters On the upper level of the
, coming from the great hall (area 11) to get her pet cave bear from her room (see area 7) A hill giant with four dire wolves from the open yard (area 22) going to the barracks (area 4) Chief Nosnra
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Cave Locations The following locations are keyed to map 4.1. Mike Schley Map 4.1: Wave Echo Cave View Player Version W1: Cave Entrance The entrance tunnel leads into a large natural cavern supported
by a pillar of rock. In the western part of the cave, behind the pillar, are three bedrolls and a heap of ordinary supplies: sacks of flour, bags of salt, casks of salted meat, lanterns, flasks of
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in his way while also defending Mephistopheles against armies seeking to contest his dominion. Hutijin has amassed enough power to challenge the lord of Cania, but he has never wavered in his support
for his master—suggesting, perhaps, that Mephistopheles has some hold over him. Outside the Nine Hells, Hutijin is a relatively obscure figure, known only to the most learned infernal scholars. He has
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Tiger District The Tiger District is a relatively new part of the city and is still undergoing construction, particularly along the forested stretch being cleared to the northwest. Even though the
dents on her weapons or personally suffering inexplicable minor wounds at random—unknown to Jung-Soon, these are the results of defending her work site from creatures appearing amid the fog. Jung-Soon
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are divided into three types of duty and armed appropriately for the task before them: Alamon. Rugged forces of wanderers patrol Akros’s borders, defending against invasion or attack by monsters that
the vast majority of Akros’s population, the serfs largely reside outside the protection of the Kolophon, laboring to grow the staple crops that support Akros’s citizens and its trade. A relatively
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, since no one in Mirabar wishes to see the surface city wiped out. It would simply be bad for business. Mirabar spares no expense in defending its wealth, and hires as many mages and adventurers as
dust. Still, despite the city’s overall wealth, there are rich and (relatively) poor Mirabarrans. Not everyone shares in the coin the city’s sales bring in, and wage workers whose income is
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
up the social ladder or trying to slow the downward descent of shifting fortunes. Though this area suffered relatively little damage during Demogorgon’s rampage, its population has swelled with
without his left ear. He has never forgotten nor forgiven the noble. To this day, he uses a small cave system that doesn’t connect with the Dark Dominion to smuggle goods and hide people fleeing angry
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
along the length of the cavern. Survivors of attacks on the level above will most likely make a stand in the grand entry cavern if they are still in relatively good shape. Secret Exits. The boulders
diminution and growth respectively 2A. Dragon’s Ledge A ledge about 30 feet above the floor of the cavern has a cave-like nook at the back. On the elevated area, the female dragon hides and watches. If roused
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
whirlwind rages, four flying swords animate from the debris scattered around the cave. The flying swords attack creatures outside the whirlwind. F4. Harpy Nest Characters spot the light in this chamber
and fissures on all sides. The ceiling is about a hundred feet high.
Three harpies nest on the highest ledges. These wicked creatures guard the cave for the Cult of the Howling Hatred. The bodies are
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
maintain strongholds along the border with Ket, most of their energy is spent defending against giants and dragons in the western mountains. The Watchers are sworn to an ascetic and disciplined code
. Separated from Eastern Oerik by the Tilva Strait, Hepmonaland is a relatively small continent that few people of the Flanaess known much about. Those who have explored the north spur of Hepmonaland
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
expansive sea cave contains berths for oceangoing vessels, animal pens for livestock, a dry dock for ship repairs, and a blue-level restricted area for cargo storage. New recruits arriving at the Sea Dock are
. Although relatively inexperienced in comparison to some of the other instructors at the academy, Saerthe is an experienced spelljammer. Their eyes shimmer like pools of quicksilver, allowing them to see
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staircase rises back up, sealing the library shut once more. (A character on the staircase when this happens is lifted up to this area on the rising stairs.) Treasure. With Sparkrender no longer defending
into the library and then caused one of the walls to cave in, sealing the exit. If the characters don’t use the hidden entrance in area D5, they can attempt to clear away the rubble from the cave-in to