before both direct correctly received

Into the Forest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

among the other trees nearby — one of which has intentionally and harmlessly fallen across the druid, allowing her to feign injury and draw the characters to her. She guesses correctly that the group

and difficult terrain, up to when the party reaches the pool (area 1). Because the webs are moist, they do not burn away easily. The direct application of fire destroys webs, but fire doesn’t spread

Into the Forest

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

among the other trees nearby—one of which has harmlessly fallen across the druid, allowing her to feign injury and draw the characters to her. She guesses correctly that the group are seeking the dragon

, up to when the party reaches the pool (area 1). Because the webs are moist, they do not burn away easily. The direct application of fire destroys webs, but fire doesn’t spread among them. A character

Cliffside Redoubt Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

. A citadel spider (see appendix A) attacks the structure while four driders direct its efforts. They expect retaliation from Miska’s forces and are quick to attack unfamiliar creatures. If Lolth’s

seize a higher position among the squabbling raklupises. One phisarazu stands in front of the door in its normal form while the other two continue their ruse of being mundane crabs. Kalzak received

Mahadi, Emporium Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

patron. In his role as the master of the Wandering Emporium, Mahadi has received special dispensation from Asmodeus to travel freely between the Material Plane and the Nine Hells to operate his

adventurer with a rod of lordly might, to which only the recipient and its direct descendants can attune. Resurrection. Asmodeus sends one of his loyal priest followers to cast true resurrection on a

Wandering Emporium Businesses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Avernus on direct assignment from Bahamut, keeping an eye out for signs of increased activity among Tiamat’s followers. After the last time the queen of evil dragons tried to escape the Nine Hells, those

who oppose her are taking no chances. Burney is particularly interested in any information about the activities of Arkhan the Cruel (see "Arkhan the Cruel"). Burney has received several blessings in

Side Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

the dye works (area 23). He recently bought some dancing monkey fruit on the black market and used them to make and sell dye. Shortly thereafter, he received an iron token from the Ytepka Society — a

Mbala. She can direct you to that which you seek.” Then he collapses, unconscious. When he awakens moments later, Eshek has no memory of the last 12 hours aside from a driving need to find people

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

bones. You have vulnerability to radiant damage, and you have disadvantage on attack rolls while in direct sunlight. 09 You summon a unicorn that obeys your commands. If you give a command that

times. When you do, you must begin and end your teleportation in an area of shadow. While in direct sunlight, you have disadvantage on attack rolls as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely

Mr. Dory's Warehouse

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

(thugs) approach the characters to ask their business, and to direct them to Birsk Chumwell in area D2 if they ask odd questions or seem suspicious. If they see anyone trying to enter the loft (area D3

task, and bring the candidate to the temple, where we shall appraise its worth. Dory received this note from one the Whisperer’s minions in response to Jarme’s arrest. It tasks Dory with finding more

Traveling to Phandalin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

no direct involvement from the characters — at least not to start. These kinds of side ventures can easily expand to become adventures of their own. For example, one of the franchise NPCs handling

web of misfortune. To avoid the curse of Beshaba (see below), the characters must not harm Carkuss, they must not be overly kind to him, and they must correctly answer a riddle he asks. If successful

Cragmaw Castle Locations

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

it a question and receive a telepathic response, as though the creature had cast augury. Once a creature has asked its question and received a response, it can never activate the statuette again. C9

passage that climbs into the wall. A large iron door stands here, sheltered from direct outside attack. Arrow slits ten feet above the ground overlook the path. The iron door is locked. It can be opened

Cragmaw Castle Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

question and receive a telepathic response, as though it had cast augury. Once a creature has asked its question and received a response, it can never activate the statuette again. Awarding

iron door stands here, sheltered from direct outside attack. Arrow slits ten feet above the ground overlook the path. The iron door is locked. It can be opened with thieves’ tools and a successful DC

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

result, in recent weeks Distant Shores has suffered vandalism and the owners have received threatening letters. Eomane House The four Eomane siblings are notorious throughout the Upper City for the

to his constables and no taste for city politics, functions as the Watch Citadel’s castellan. Havanack ensures that the Citadel is provisioned, that pay is correctly disbursed by the purse master, and

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

result, in recent weeks Distant Shores has suffered vandalism and the owners have received threatening letters. Eomane House The four Eomane siblings are notorious throughout the Upper City for the

constables and no taste for city politics, functions as the Watch Citadel’s castellan. Havanack ensures that the Citadel is provisioned, that pay is correctly disbursed by the purse master, and that

Ironslag: Lower Level

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

supersedes any other commands the golem has received. The golem is magically programmed to shut down after 1 hour. Once it shuts down, the golem can’t be reactivated for 1 hour. Treasure The ingot embedded

creature that ends its turn in the room takes 5 (1d10) fire damage, or 11 (2d10) fire damage if it’s wearing metal armor. A creature that comes into direct contact with the superheated shell of the

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

the dais is a sun blade placed there by Valin. It came into her possession years before, after she had received two visions about it—one in which she used the weapon to slay a great enemy, and one in

describe a key encounter or challenge you expect to play a part in your campaign’s future, or use the Adventure Climax table in the Dungeon Master’s Guide to come up with an idea you can then direct the

Eternal Garden Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. What the Dryads Know. The dryads correctly suspect Juliana and Orlando are in the Palace of Spires but are hesitant to say anything. They see themselves in the missing lovers and won’t risk bringing

at its starting point. Groups that enter the maze together make this check as a group check. A creature can create a more direct route by pushing through the walls, but it risks running afoul of the

Lair Locations

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

is meditating. He is roused by the sound of combat or any direct attempts to contact him. Unless cornered, he flees to area 20 and returns with the occupants of that room. If they are gone or slain

MINISTER Sauriv, the lizardfolk minister, offers the characters the most direct route to gaining a peaceful audience with the queen and a positive resolution for both Saltmarsh and the lizardfolk. In

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