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Monster Manual
magically returns to the solar’s hand or hovers within 5 feet of the solar immediately after a ranged attack.
Slaying Bow. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 21, one creature the solar can see within 600 feet
against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The solar makes two Flying Sword attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Slaying Bow.
Flying Sword. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +15
Magic Items
Keys from the Golden Vault
The contents of this foul manuscript of ineffable wickedness are the meat and drink of those in evil’s thrall. No mortal was meant to know the secrets it contains, knowledge so horrid that to
powder if the book rests on it long enough.
A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
around exuberantly. This corridor ends in a set of elegant bronze double doors.
After 10 minutes, the water returns to its normal downward flow. The water enters the shaft from a hole just below the
of this stone treasury. Several jars rest inside the boat, whose bow features an empty, fist-sized indent.
A mural on the east wall depicts the boat sailing on the clouds with a glittering gemstone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
returns to the solar’s hand or hovers within 5 feet of the solar immediately after a ranged attack.
Slaying Bow. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 21, one creature the solar can see within 600 feet. Failure
a use of Slaying Bow.
Flying Sword. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +15, reach 10 ft. or range 120 ft. Hit: 22 (4d6 + 8) Slashing damage plus 36 (8d8) Radiant damage. Hit or Miss: The sword magically
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the lockbox. A character using thieves’ tools can try to pick the lock, which requires 1 minute and a successful DC 14 Dexterity check. The “Treasure” section below details the box’s contents. Awakened
Bonus. If destroyed or exorcised, the painting returns to normal, the spirit no longer speaks through it, and no further ghouls emerge. Treasure. Those who open the lockbox hidden behind the portrait
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack. The solar makes two Flying Sword attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Slaying Bow.
Flying Sword. Melee or
Ranged Attack Roll: +15, reach 10 ft. or range 120 ft. Hit: 22 (4d6 + 8) Slashing damage plus 36 (8d8) Radiant damage. Hit or Miss: The sword magically returns to the solar’s hand or hovers within 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
broke in half during its descent, its bow section gone missing but its stern plunged backward into the seafloor like a spike.
The sandy bed around the wreckage is scattered with partially buried
neutralized using dispel magic. If the effect is dispelled, it returns in 24 hours. While the effect is active, celestials cannot enter the area. Each time another sort of non-undead creature enters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
that reads, “Bow before no one.” Four bronze statues stand on pedestals to either side of the shield. They depict Chultan warriors: one holding a sword, two with spears, and one missing its face
skeletons, as does bowing before the faceless statue (“Bow before no one”). Each cauldron is a Large object with AC 15, 22 hit points, vulnerability to bludgeoning and thunder damage, and immunity to poison
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
head and returns to the work of preparing his dinner in area K65. If the characters take his key, he screams, “The master will not be pleased!” and begins to moan and slap his head, obviously upset. A
successful DC 10 Charisma (Intimidation) check is enough to make him divulge the key’s purpose, the location of the iron chest, and the chest’s contents. When he isn’t being threatened, Cyrus giggles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
each 24 hours the characters spend outside the dungeon, the alert level decreases by 1. During this time, the Doomvault returns to a state more stable than when the characters left. Monsters might be
recaptured or replaced, and new challenges could be set up to foil incursions. Alter the dungeon’s contents as you see fit to account for the returning party’s previous actions and the reactions of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
aura of enchantment surrounding the clay urn. The first creature to touch the urn or disturb its contents must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or be affected by an Otto’s irresistible dance spell
head that bobs toward you. A croaking voice sounds out in your mind: “Nangnang will help you now.”
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player Nangnang’s card (see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the egg and waits for another character to touch it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, Javor reminds the characters of promises they made (see the “Treasure” section). In exchange, the Uthgardt don’t bother the surviving Nettlebees. If Javor is slain before Wiggan or Bertram are, he returns
treasure to the barrow, Javor disappears, leaving only his bones behind. The chest is locked, but Wiggan has the key. Prominently on top of the chest’s contents is Javor’s ornate helmet made of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
floor. Determine its contents by rolling three times on the Items in a Giant’s Bag table in the introduction. Moog is here unless she has been lured elsewhere. If the characters wait her out, Moog gets
let her go, she returns to the tower 3d10 hours later with a squealing boar tucked under one arm. Moog has had some bad experiences with small folk in the past. Her inclination is to attack if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
for their help, returns any magic items they sacrificed to reach this level (see area 35 on level 22), and allows them to leave his tower by way of the standing gate in area 36 (which he activates for
current goal, the Mad Mage expresses his displeasure and attacks them. Five minutes after Halaster dies, the demiplane containing his tower collapses, scattering its contents across the Astral Plane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. If it needs to get down to the ground floor, it simply jumps, knowing it will quickly regenerate the damage it takes from the fall. Fire Hazard. The alchemical contents of the crates make the
disturbance in the main warehouse below. Treasure. The crates in this area and their contents are similar to those in area D1. The chief difference is that no one in town is likely to notice or care if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, a bow tie, and spectacles. Bracus (N lizardfolk with the iconic hoardsperson feature; see “Iconic Faction Features” in appendix B) studies the characters, touching his fingers to his chin as he
empty its contents. Roll for initiative, but Szorrulax’s first act is to plane shift away. All is not lost, though. Once the characters defeat the remaining foes, they can investigate the cabin. In the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
magic items and spellbooks, Obaya hires a small squad of bodyguards, books passage on a merchant ship heading to Chult, and returns to Port Nyanzaru with her trove. Pay a Harper Debt A lawful good bard
crafted longbow and an elven quiver containing twenty silvered arrows. The bow bears the Elvish inscription “Al hond ebrath, uol tath shantar en tath lalala ol hond ebrath.” This phrase translates to “A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the wreck of a cog (a 54-foot-long cargo vessel with a single mast). The wreck’s features are as follows: Hull. The ship has broken in half, the shattered bow aiming northward and the aft section
wears a pair of golden bracers shaped like octopi (250 gp each) and a large silk vest studded with ten blue spinels (500 gp each). These baubles vanish with the marid when he returns to the Elemental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Black Network, he reveals his allegiance to the faction but advises the characters to leave Svardborg before the Krigvind returns. Nilraun isn’t looking out for anyone’s interests but his own; he wants
the Ring of Winter for himself and doesn’t trust other Zhents to help him get it. Unless you decide otherwise, the Krigvind returns after the characters obtain the conch but before they have time to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
hair, and shiny baubles are also visible in the harpy’s nest. Harpy’s Return. When the characters arrive at the shipwreck, the harpy is out looking for another ship to lure onto the rocks. It returns
crate in 1 minute; without a crowbar, it takes 10 minutes. When a character opens a crate, roll a d6 and consult the Crate Contents table to determine what’s inside. The characters can find each item on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the contents of the sarcophagus are revealed (see “Treasure” below). At the same time, the character who retrieved the key from the maze receives a supernatural gift from a mysterious benefactor (see
(see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the robe and waits for another character to touch it. Acererak’s Gift The character who retrieves the crystal key used to open Unkh’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
a severed humanoid hand are placed in the brazier and set on fire (see area E4), a silver flame quickly consumes the brazier’s contents and continues to burn for a tenday. This fire generates heat
. The sarcophagus also contains the following items: An unstrung bow Six silvered arrowheads A wooden cup with a winged fish etched into the side E9. Second Tomb of the Half-Moon The stone door to this
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
malfunction returns to 10 percent.
Random Properties. There are far more possible combinations for the Infernal Machine’s controls than can ever be known or matrixed—especially as the controls
make an Intelligence check or use divination magic to learn something about a creature, that knowledge comes with added trivia of the DM’s devising.
05
You emanate a weak magnetic aura
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Poison; Charmed, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 12
Languages Abyssal, Common
CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3)
Traits
Fiendish Restoration. If it dies, the naga returns to life
Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) Piercing damage.
Enchanting Bow. Ranged Attack Roll: +6, range 40/160 ft. Hit: 1 Piercing damage, and the target has the Charmed condition until the start of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
vampire spawn with special qualities (see below). If the characters examine the contents of the tomb, see “Treasure” for details. Any of the items can be lifted off or out if the characters so desire. If
and the ring of protection he is wearing; see “Treasure.”) If either the mask or the pendant is forced back upon him before the 2 rounds elapse, he returns to death. If not, he then sits for 2 more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
. Bow down to the children of Tiamat!” “Enough of this! This work is too important to be hindered by the likes of you!” The dragon fights until reduced to 10 or fewer hit points, at which point he
over and shattered, have strewn their contents across the stone floor. The sound of splintering wood echoes through the space, and a moment later you see an agitated bronze dragon the size of a bear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
filled with gold coins that lies in the muck at the bottom of Lac Dinneshere. If the deal is struck and the characters release her as promised, Maud returns to the lake to make good on her end of the
on the icy shore, its lock broken off. See “Treasure” below for information on the chest’s contents. Treasure. The piping-hot stew created by the cauldron of plenty is too bland for Maud’s tastes, so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
from the top of the wall to the deck of the boat, about six feet below. Hatchways lead into the boat’s cabin from the bow and the stern.
This is the Rivermaid. The ship’s water genasi captain
, Shoalar Quanderil (see chapter 7) and a halfling servant named Pike (a thug) occupy the boat’s cabin. Two bandits serve as the rest of the crew. They remain in a cramped bunkroom below the deck on the bow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
(nonmagical) sort, including: A bow and a quiver with sixteen arrows Three shields A light crossbow and fourteen bolts A greataxe, two spears, and a flail A huge iron mace A suit of splint armor sized
the trunk has a secret drawer in it that contains six scroll tubes. The jarl will take these items if he is forced to flee and has time to get them. The contents of the tubes are as follows: Number 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, two wraiths that look like spectral Knights of Solamnia emerge from crypts and attack. The wraiths vanish if a character returns any stolen goods and makes an earnest apology. Broken Passage. Lord
(Animal Handling) check, the skeletons stop, bow, and vanish. That character then gains the following charm (a type of supernatural gift detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Favor of the Heroic Steed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
ceremony.
4:30 PM Celebration in the dining hall. Gorat gives his toast. Thoman returns from checking on the vault, informing Amara of its status just as the toast ends. Gwendolyn asks Thoman to go
door, with one typically held by the enclave and a second by the owner of the vault’s contents. When both keys have been turned in multiple locks, the door opens. While the wedding is in progress, Gorat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Dubhforgail (see area P18 in chapter 5). Mudlump’s Home. If Mudlump survives this encounter, he returns to his home in the tumbledown, moss-covered ruins of a 30-foot-diameter stone tower that once
thing. Yanking the string from Feenia’s grasp releases the goblin child from the pact but also ages her 10 years for every bow that is attached to the kite. The most she can age is 50 years—enough to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
message gives clues as to the casks’ contents. Each cask contains 20 pints of liquor. In order from left to right, the casks are marked with the following symbols: Green Star. The liquor in this cask is
just as quickly and plummeting again. This rapid, piston-like movement lasts for 1 minute, after which the ceiling returns to its original height and locks in place until the trap is triggered again
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
items, determined by rolling on the Items in a Giant’s Bag table in the introduction. If the characters seize all this treasure, don’t bother rolling to determine the exact contents of each sack
for a while. Instead, he returns to one of his many dens — a cave overlooking a river that cuts through the western Starmetal Hills. If the characters require the dragon’s assistance at some later time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
does not pursue any targets beyond area 11 and returns to its original position once intruders have been dealt with. 13. False Treasure Room The door leading to this room is trapped with a vial of
successful DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check also finds the door. False Treasure. The shining contents of the treasure chests and urns are deceptive. They consist of nothing more than gold-painted wooden