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The Book of Many Things
half as much damage on a successful one.The ultimate threat created by the Rogue card, the veiled presence is a Celestial for tier 4 play (levels 17 to 20). This being descends from an Outer Plane to
action.
Regional Effects
The region containing a villain’s lair is warped by their presence, creating one or more of the following effects:
Corruption Abounds. While within 3 miles of the
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landscapes of the worlds of D&D, tiny refuges from the flow of ordinary life, where time seems to stand still. The monks who live there seek personal perfection through contemplation and rigorous
mission than merely slaying monsters and plundering their treasure. Creating a Monk As you make your monk character, think about your connection to the monastery where you learned your skills and spent
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
Creating a Dragon Turtle
Use the Dragon Turtle Personality Traits and Dragon Turtle Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive dragon turtle characters, and use the Dragon Turtle Spellcasting
. The water’s edge on the map represents the lip of the shelf, which descends to a dark plain twelve hundred feet below.
Coral Reef. The rocky cliff side depicts the contours of a coral reef that
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
immense power.
Creating a Sapphire Dragon
Use the Sapphire Dragon Personality Traits and Sapphire Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive sapphire dragon characters.
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Underground River. A river flows along the right and bottom edges of the map, providing the dragon with fresh water and an alternative entrance. Originating on the surface, the river descends through narrow
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, and even the smallest victory against it can tilt the cosmic balance away from oblivion.
Creating a Paladin
The most important aspect of a paladin character is the nature of his or her holy quest
against the shadow, a knight whose oath descends from traditions older than many of the gods? Or are you an embittered loner sworn to take vengeance on those who have done great evil, sent as an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Creating a Paladin The most important aspect of a paladin character is the nature of his or her holy quest. Although the class features related to your oath don’t appear until you reach 3rd level
forth to smite evil? Are you a glorious champion of the light, cherishing everything beautiful that stands against the shadow, a knight whose oath descends from traditions older than many of the gods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Creating a Paladin The most important aspect of a paladin character is the nature of his or her holy quest. Although the class features related to your oath don’t appear until you reach 3rd level
forth to smite evil? Are you a glorious champion of the light, cherishing everything beautiful that stands against the shadow, a knight whose oath descends from traditions older than many of the gods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
the sky into the desert floor, narrowing as it descends. The desert’s inhabitants, who named it, say it is a cursed place to be feared and shunned. Their tradition tells that only death awaits those
who attempt to scale it. Fool’s Needle is shown on Map: Fool’s Needle. The sections below provide general information appropriate for creating adventures of any level here; simply fill in your
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
intrusion. The centerpiece of a sapphire dragon’s hoard is usually a cataloged, orderly collection of war gear, which can contain ancient relics of immense power.
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edges of the map, providing the dragon with fresh water and an alternative entrance. Originating on the surface, the river descends through narrow tunnels that eventually lead to the Underdark.
Hoard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
1. Entrance from Hut Inside the hut of the shaman Bonecarver, old furs heaped atop poles are laid across an opening leading down to the ice caves. Steps are cut into the wall of the chute, creating
further checks are necessary. The chute and its icy stairs end at the ceiling. A sturdy ladder then descends into the approximate center of a rectangular chamber. The exit to the corridor is an icy, 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
1. Entrance from Hut Inside the hut of the shaman Bonecarver, old furs heaped atop poles are laid across an opening leading down to the ice caves. Steps are cut into the wall of the chute, creating
further checks are necessary. The chute and its icy stairs end at the ceiling. A sturdy ladder then descends into the approximate center of a rectangular chamber. The exit to the corridor is an icy, 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
of a storm giant can affect the fate of thousands.
Distant Prophet-Kings. Storm giants live in isolated refuges so far above the surface of the world or below the sea that they are beyond the reach
.
Some humanoid cultures worship storm giants as they would worship lesser gods, creating myths and stories around the giants’ exploits and vast knowledge. A storm giant is governed by the dictates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
descends to a dark plain twelve hundred feet below. Coral Reef. The rocky cliff side depicts the contours of a coral reef that rises 80 feet above the shelf. The exterior face of the reef is covered
its presence, creating one or more of the following effects: Diverting Currents. Underwater currents push unwanted visitors away from the lair. While swimming in these currents, each foot of movement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
opposing elements, with the purpose of creating creatures called weirds. Izzet laboratories function in a constant state of high energy that propels researchers from one experiment to the next. Some
experimental value. In the words of one researcher, “The only action worth taking is one with an unknown outcome.” As Ravnica descends into increasing turmoil, the Izzet have further intensified their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Parade). Regional Effects The region containing Excelsior’s planar gate is influenced by the magic of Mount Celestia, creating one or more of the following effects in and around the gate-town: Beacon
worldly townsfolk and visitors than for Celestials. A hush washes over the crowd whenever an angel descends on the stage. Heart’s Faith Once a quaint town at the base of Mount Celestia, Heart’s Faith is now
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
canopy as they climb a ring-shaped rise around the temple. Sloping stone stairs climb the rise, and on the other side, another set of stairs descends into the shallow water.
The neutral treant
Dragon Army corpses are lodged 20 feet up in the branches of nearby trees. Each body has a longsword, a suit of scale mail, and 10 gp. P3: Lake Inside the ring of trees, the ground lowers, creating a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
gate’s current location, but the portal never stays there for long. Regional Effects The region containing Sylvania’s planar gate is influenced by the magic of Arborea, creating one or more of the
gobbles up King Ewren III. As the kingdom descends into chaos, a pixie messenger asks the characters to help determine the next monarch. 4 One of the Seven Spiritors (use the ghost stat block) possesses a satyr and involves the characters in a scandal that must be remedied.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
through the floor of the lodge to reach the ice underneath, creating a 50-foot-diameter, water-filled tunnel. Thin ice covers the hole. For more information on thin ice and swimming in frigid water, see
the “Wilderness Hazards” section in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. The submerged tunnel descends toward the southwest, eventually emerging 300 feet later at the bottom of the lagoon, 80 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
individual paths. Sunward Fortress Locations The following locations are keyed to map 5.3. Map 5.3: sunward fortress View Player Version D1: Entry Chamber A ramp of packed clay descends from the surface
earnest prayer to Sirrion causes flames to spring to life within the altar’s candle sconces and a thick, red liquid to fill its basin. This liquid is a potion of fire breath. After creating this potion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
lashed to the bones, creating a makeshift staircase. Several odd backpacks lie in a pile on the floor at the foot of the stairs.
The vertical tunnel leads to area A20 of the Temple of Howling Hatred
. A set of slick stone steps descends into the spray-filled bowl to the north, while a passage to the west holds steps leading upward.
A creature swept over the falls lands in a water-filled basin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
statue’s expression might once have suggested smiling laughter, but streaks of dirt now make it appear as though she is weeping. Behind the statue, a staircase descends into darkness. The broken
. Inside the chest are the materials the hags use for creating cursed paintings, including three blank canvases and paints infused with demon ichor. A character who examines the canvas determines that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
middle of this room descends to area M21 in the mines below the monastery. Four large columns of natural rock dominate this shrine. A wide set of steps descends into darkness in the center of the room
stairs descend ten feet to a landing, turn, and continue to descend beyond your sight. Several large buckets are stacked unevenly on the landing. To the north, a staircase descends ten feet to a door
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
(Perception) score of 14 score or higher find a slit in the wall that peels open when touched, creating an opening. Characters who succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom (Perception) check
from a plucked wire, echoes from within.
One of Ilvaash’s mind flayer followers considered itself an artist. It occupied its time creating elaborate and dangerous wire sculptures. The beholder
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. The double door leading to the ballroom (area P22) is sealed with a lion crown lock (see “Crown Locks” earlier in the chapter). P14e. The spiral staircase descends 30 feet to area P14a. A double door
leads to a stone balcony that overlooks the palace garden (area P2). P14f. The spiral staircase descends 30 feet to area P14b. A double door leads to a stone balcony that overlooks the palace garden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
and about 10 feet deep in the middle. Along the eastern edge of the pool, a short passage leading to area 23 has been blocked up with loose rubble and mud, creating a rough stone wall 10 feet across
off to the north and the south, and a flight of carved stone stairs descends from the western ledge to a path that meanders through the center of the chamber toward a small iron door in the eastern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Colossus Locations W1. Volcanic Shaft This shaft descends from area E14 in the Temple of Eternal Flame, past area F15 in the Fane of the Eye. A magical disk allows easy movement among the levels. The
wall of the middle passage, near where the razerblast stands watch. It has an indentation in the shape of a human hand. When pressed, the plate causes basalt pillars to rise from the lava, creating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
dimly lit staircase descends for hundreds of feet, ending before a circular stone door that swings open into area X2. X2. Watched Hall This magically lit hall has the following features: The walls are
successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. X15. Stairs to the Maze Characters at the top of these magically lit stairs can hear loud music and raucous laughter boiling up from below. The staircase descends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the players as follows: The walls of this twenty-foot-high pillared chamber are adorned with frescoes of bathing royalty. Natural light streams through stained-glass windows, creating colorful
(Perception) check finds the secret door, which swings inward when pushed. A foul, sewer-like stench greets anyone who opens the secret door. Behind the door, a staircase descends 20 feet to area D5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
by surprise. With 5 minutes of work, the characters can clear enough of the rocks to expose the tunnel beyond. There, a flight of nine hundred crudely shaped stone steps descends to the greater
taken from the chamber turn out to be flat stones and obvious counterfeits. L18: Black-Water Lake The river flows into a flooded cavern, creating a small lake. The surface of the water is glossy and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
to expose the tunnel beyond. There, a flight of nine hundred crudely shaped stone steps descends to area G1 of the greater caverns (detailed later in this adventure). Hollow Boulder. If the
river flows into a flooded cavern, creating a small lake. The surface of the water is glossy and black. A rocky island rises from the center of the pool.
The island is strewn with tiny garnets, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
cover this area and hang as freestanding walls inside it show a super-realistic reflection of everything in the room, including the other mirrors—quickly creating a confusing cascade of images. Any
level is a diamond-shaped pit that descends some hundred feet. Flanking the opening are two tall, crystalline figures whose amber eyes watch you.
The crystalline figures guarding the pit are two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, creating giant wheels.
Two robed figures whip five sorry-looking humans into pushing against the crossbeams of the westernmost wheel with all their might. As the wheel turns slowly counterclockwise
-square vertical shaft of smooth stone that descends to the Howling Caves (see chapter 5). The updraft slows the descent of any creature that leaps or falls into the pit, as if a feather fall spell had been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
: Trapped Hall This area was part of Tresendar Manor’s original cellars. The Redbrands dug out the dirt beneath the stone floor, creating a hidden pit trap. Thick dust covers the flagstones of this somber
character who descends into the fissure. The chest contains 160 sp, 120 gp, five malachite gems worth 12 gp each, a potion of healing, a potion of climbing, and a potion of growth. The chest also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
contain a total of 300 gp and twenty leather harnesses with silver buckles (10 gp each). 28. Wave Shaper’s Quarters This room is adorned with a colorful mosaic of a sahuagin with a twisted body creating a
chanting only if they are attacked. They know the ritual must be maintained, or their lives are forfeit. If the characters cause any of the three priestesses to stop chanting, the Maw of Sekolah descends