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at the burned-out building, a sudden cacophony erupted around us. Birds squawked, cats hissed, and dogs growled. Lidda hustled us back to the city’s safer avenues. Only when we were back within
adventurers are usually the survivors of a flock that has sustained heavy losses, or a rare kenku who has grown weary of a life of crime. These kenku are more ambitious and daring than their fellows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
) that prisoners can move or act unnoticed with a successful Dexterity (Stealth) check contested by the guards’ passive Wisdom (Perception) score. The tower’s upper chamber stores extra arms and armor
armor 6 shields 6 hand crossbows 20 cases of hand crossbow bolts, each case containing 20 bolts 6 shortswords and 10 daggers 6 bags of caltrops (20 caltrops per bag) 4 100-foot-long coils of silk rope 2 building hammers (not usable as weapons) 2 bags of iron spikes (10 spikes per bag)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Wandering Monsters Each time one or more visible characters exit a building or enter a new district, roll a d6. On a roll of 1 or 2 (or just 1 if the characters are trying to be stealthy), they
attract the attention of one or more wandering monsters determined by rolling another d6 and consulting the Wandering Monsters table. See “Security Forces” above for more information about how many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
throw caution to the wind, the density of the undergrowth makes it tricky to move faster than 200 feet per minute. If the characters stop to search for treasure, each building takes 30 minutes to clear
. Whenever the party searches a ruined building, roll percentile dice and consult the Ruin Interior table to see what, if anything, the building contains. Ruin Interior d100 Ruin Contents 01–40
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
daring robbery Obstruct champions of other gods Building or restoring a temple to Phenax Your piety score to Phenax decreases if you diminish Phenax’s influence in the world, contradict his ideals, or make
the new moon.
2 One of your parents is a champion of Phenax.
3 You pulled off a daring theft or escaped from confinement at a young age.
4 You have proven yourself a capable liar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
two stone walkways raised atop 20-foot-high marble columns.
Bridge. A stone bridge on the platform spans the river to the east. (See area 10 for more information on the bridge.)
Building. A mossy
staircase climbs the south wall to the top of the platform. There stands a 15-foot-high stone building with a commanding view of the river and stone doors set into its north, west, and south walls. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, he attempts to steal something from one randomly determined party member. Far from being a skilled thief, Zilch must succeed at a Dexterity check contested by the passive Wisdom (Perception) scores of
building is protected by a glyph of warding (save DC 14) that triggers an explosive runes effect (5d8 thunder damage) when a creature other than a drow opens it. Treasure. Each storage building
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Features of the Yawning Portal The Yawning Portal’s taproom fills the first floor of the building. The 40-foot-diameter well that provides access to Undermountain dominates the space. The “well” is
sitting at the tables on the balconies have an excellent view of the well and the action below. Entering the Well Those who wish to enter Undermountain for adventure (or the daring tourists who just want
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, and your spell effects might reflect the appearance of the reference books you study. Building a Lorehold Character Any class or subclass that deals with knowledge of the past can be a good fit in
to Everything) or a paladin whose Oath of the Ancients gives a concrete link to history. Suggested Characteristics. Methodical historians and daring adventurers alike can be found among the ranks of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
guards are posted on the balcony and one guard patrols around the outside of the building at ground level. A character can avoid the notice of the exterior guards with a successful DC 12 Dexterity
flee. If the characters set off any audible alarms in the building, a guard immediately investigates, arriving 3 rounds after the alarm sounds. The alarm also puts the guards on high alert throughout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
deliver orders from General Drakov (likely related to the siege’s climax). As the battle reaches what you determine to be the halfway point, start rolling 2d6 on the Zombie Siege Encounters table and
siege weapon to fire into the city or start a conflagration.
9 Fighting breaks out at a building Talon priests use to treat the wounded.
10 Zombies break through a gate and begin scaling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, traps, monsters, and magical wards. Best case scenario: the adventure concludes with the destruction of the Soulmonger and the heroes’ daring escape from the tomb. Worst case scenario: the characters
of his time building tombs. He fills each one with treasure to attract powerful adventurers. He then kills them off in terrible fashion, using deadly traps and monsters while baiting and ridiculing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
enclave and wipe out the deep gnomes. A 20-foot-high stone building stands in the northeast corner of the warehouse. Inside this unlocked building, Ghuldur Flagonfist and Krimgol Muzgardt (a pair of male
): detect thoughts, hold person
3rd level (2 slots): sending
Treasure. The storage building contains 1d10 × 10 pounds of food, 1d10 × 5 gallons of water, thirty zurkhwood casks of Darklake Stout ale worth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
character wins a prize playing a game, roll a d8 on the Carnival Prizes table to determine the prize. Carnival Prizes d8 Prize 1 Trinket (determined by rolling on the Feywild Trinkets table in the
participant has to pin an unarmed goblin (lawful good), while a Medium participant has to pin one goblin while wrestling two of them. Winning the game requires a successful Strength (Athletics) check contested
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the end of its next turn. A character disguised as Halaster can make a Charisma (Deception) check contested by the golem’s Wisdom (Insight) check, with
hands, it turns into a different object as determined by rolling percentile dice and consulting the Object Transformation table. The statue becomes nonmagical if it loses more than half its hit points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. The familiar sounds of a harbor — creaking ropes, slapping waves, heavy barrels rolling across cobblestones — mingle with voices shouting and cursing in an unfamiliar language filled with clicks
. Every building sports baskets and clay urns of colorful flowers or is draped in leafy, flowering vines. Minstrels in bright clothing adorned with feathers and shells perform on street corners
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
on the eyepiece causes the eyepiece to become inactive for 24 hours. Breaking off the eyepiece requires only a firm blow, which destroys its magic for good. L3: The Rolling Eye The center portion of
reddish-purple ring, like an iris around a pupil. The holes lead to tunnels inside the orb. Traversing the Rolling Eye. Reaching areas L6 and area L7 without leaving someone behind to spin the orb takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
minutes studying the flowers can make a DC 20 Intelligence (Nature) check; on a successful check, the creature can choose which flower it plucks from the table instead of rolling randomly. A serene
A single-story guesthouse sits on the cliff above the hot spring and gardens. This building is empty unless Asteria and Euryale are hosting friends or wayward travelers there. The guesthouse has a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
building, there is a 20 percent chance that one of Avarice’s hunting parties is already inside or arrives while the party is searching its interior. Old Rivalries Die Hard If she becomes aware of
she has learned (determine each piece by rolling on the Ythryn Lore table). Unlike Vellynne, who accompanies the characters, Avarice prefers to remain in her glass chamber atop Skydock Spire and stay
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
door of this large building shows the faded image of a workhorse holding a flagon of ale. The building is sagging and dilapidated, but it is more intact than the ruins across the road.
Four ash zombies
(see the “Ash Zombies” sidebar) lurk in the shadows in this building, slumped against the walls or under the bar. When living creatures enter, the zombies groan and stir, slowly climbing to their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
load, aim, and fire the boilerdrak at the Wharfinger’s Office—the structure at the north of the map. The building rapidly catches fire. Characters who succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check or
Battlefield Features The battlefield includes the following features: Burning Building. The Wharfinger’s Office is on fire. A creature that enters the burning structure for the first time on a turn or starts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
. Fyreen Fyreen is a volcanic world despoiled by dragons. The planet’s remaining resources are hotly contested, giving rise to tyrants. Temperatures on Fyreen plunged dramatically after the sun
Menagerie) that abides no solicitors. Yort. This cold, swampy moon is strewn with the petrified skeletons of kindori (see Boo’s Astral Menagerie). Humanoid evacuees from Fyreen have taken to building
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
particular backgrounds and interests of the adventurers, you can make some or all of the following additional activities available as options. Building a Stronghold A character can spend time between
adventures building a stronghold. Before work can begin, the character must acquire a plot of land. If the estate lies within a kingdom or similar domain, the character will need a royal charter (a legal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
track and plunge to the bottom of the shaft. Map 2.14: Wyrmheart Mine View Player Version 1. Office This building has walls made of closely fitted stone with large windows, and a wide, overhanging tile
building is made from closely fitted stones and has a tile roof, but no windows. Portions of the wall are crumbling where tree roots are pushing the stones apart. Gouges and scars show where someone tried
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
north gate is on fire! Defenders huddle behind the palisade, not daring to peek over the parapet. Every few seconds, the gate heaves on its hinges as something heavy slams into it from the other side
docks! The party holds the line. Mark one victory and advance to Event 6: “Rolling Thunder.” The party retreats. The cultists of Talos surge into the town. Go to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
rowboats and can use them to reach Svardborg in 30 minutes. There are no other crews in Neverwinter that are daring or foolhardy enough to venture into the Sea of Moving Ice, for any price, and there are
that ships are hard to come by in Waterdeep these days; the City of Splendors is in the midst of building a new navy after its fleet was scuttled by Dagult Neverember. Saying it’s the best she can do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, splintering it. As a cloud of dust erupts from the wreckage, a second rock hits the ground, tumbles through a fence, and slams against the wall of a building, startling a pair of mules tethered to a post
frighten most of them away. The magmins run alongside the giants, eager to please. Whenever a fire giant points to a building or other flammable structure, a gang of magmins runs toward the target and tries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
direction, rolling downhill. Riding on the cart is a tiefling boy with an eye patch, screaming at the top of his lungs. “Look out!” he shouts. A character in the path of the apple cart must succeed on a
with a successful Wisdom (Insight) check contested by Jarlaxle’s Charisma (Deception) check. If the characters somehow penetrate Jarlaxle’s disguise, he smiles and offers them 10,000 gp if they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Swarmkeepers enjoy building vibrant communities that work for the mutual benefit of all those they consider part of their swarm. IT’S YOUR SWARM
A Swarmkeeper’s swarm and spells are reflections of the
flying and skittering around you within your space. You determine its appearance, or you generate its appearance by rolling on the Swarm Appearance table. Swarm Appearance d4 Appearance 1 Swarming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
building in Arcturiadoom (level 14). Treasure. Skrianna’s dresser contains ten sets of fine clothes and a set of traveler’s clothes. Her chest, which has a mirror attached to the inside of the lid
aura of enchantment magic around the statuette. Any creature that touches the statuette must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or suffer a random form of short-term madness, determined by rolling on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
offerings such as metal nuggets, raw gems, and teeth can be left. Traps Kobolds are amazingly creative at building traps, especially when adapting natural hazards and salvaged materials. They pound nails
cookpots or from cooling the kiln) Pits with disease-covered spikes Pots of green slime Rolling boulders Small-size bridges and ladders rigged to break if there is too much weight on them Snares Tripwires, either connected to traps or just for tripping creatures Volleys of needles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
dance to fill others with vigor. As a Bonus Action, you can expend a use of Bardic Inspiration, rolling a Bardic Inspiration die. When you do so, choose a number of other creatures within 60 feet of
success. On a failure, the Bardic Inspiration isn’t expended. College of Valor Sing the Deeds of Ancient Heroes IGNATIUS BUDI College of Valor Subclass Bards of the College of Valor are daring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
building with a gently sloping thatch roof. Its furnishings have been bolted to the floor, since the hut lurches from side to side when it walks. Heart of the Hut. The gemstone that has given life to
contested by the creature’s Strength check. If the broom wins the contest, it flies out of the creature’s grasp and makes a melee attack against it with advantage on the attack roll.
Guardian Portrait A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
always looking to hire daring “investigative reporters” willing to investigate rumors of strange happenings or procure proof of corruption by the city’s elite. Even just reading the broadsheet can
House of Mastery Part school and part alehouse, this wide three-story building leans precariously over the street in Eastway. Run by an old, agender martial artist named Garmult (neutral good human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
always looking to hire daring “investigative reporters” willing to investigate rumors of strange happenings or procure proof of corruption by the city’s elite. Even just reading the broadsheet can
building leans precariously over the street in Eastway. Run by an old, agender martial artist named Garmult (neutral good human gladiator), the House of Mastery offers both martial training of all sorts