before buildings decide could reflection

Encounter 1: Alley

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Encounter 1: Alley Use map 4.1 for this encounter. The buildings that border the alley are 30 feet (three stories) high unless you decide otherwise. Since this encounter occurs outdoors, be mindful of any weather effects in play.

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

basic knowledge of the structure of buildings, including the stuff behind the walls. You can also find blueprints of a specific building in order to learn the details of its construction. Such

me with conflicted feelings. 5 I helped a minor Gruul chieftain acquire an Izzet weapon. 6 Roll an additional Izzet contact; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival. 7

Age

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Age Barovia is the grim reflection of its undead master. Almost everything here is old and timeworn. Everywhere the adventurers go, they should be reminded of death, decay, and their own mortality

. Here are a couple of ways to reinforce these pervasive themes: Take time to describe the rotting timbers of buildings, the faded and moth-eaten clothing of the Barovian peasantry, the worm-ridden pages

Vecna's Grasp Locations

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

enormous hole in the cave floor like a cork. This hole leads down to the Cave of Shattered Reflection, but the characters can’t bypass the crystals or make their descent until they explore the side

, so the creature can’t leave the unreality and return to the tunnel. E2a. Images of Kas the Betrayer flicker on the walls of this tunnel. In each reflection, Vecna torments Kas, who appears powerless

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

yuan-ti know they can’t resort to direct attacks in order to reclaim their rightful place in the world. Operating out of the subterranean ruins of their buildings in foreign lands, yuan-ti

another society and wish to be part of it. 3 I respect my superiors and obey them without question. My fate is theirs to decide. 4 I have an interest in an unsuitable mate, which I can&rsquo

A Mysterious Dream

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

A Mysterious Dream After gaining the level 1 benefit and drawback of the scrivener’s mark, the characters experience a dream that comes to them during a time of rest, reverie, or quiet reflection

. Even characters who don’t sleep have the dream. If the characters don’t rest at the same time, you might decide that only the first character who rests has the dream. Read the following boxed text only

Return to Phandalin

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

Return to Phandalin When the characters return to Phandalin after their victory, read or paraphrase the following: The corruption wracking the town of Phandalin is gone. The buildings have returned

the characters decide to stay in Phandalin for good. Whether your characters retire to a well-earned life of leisure in Phandalin or embark on further adventures is up to you. Domenico Cava If the

Wyrm's Crossing

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

island that rises from the middle of the Chionthar River. Buildings and merchant stalls line the sides of both bridges, making it impossible to see the river from the narrow, congested roadway that cuts

item weighing 1 pound or less (such as a coin pouch or potion) and disappears into the crowd before the theft is noticed. If a character is robbed, ask the player what small items the character is carrying, then decide which of those items was stolen.

20. Drow Town

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Auvryndar assumed control of it. The cavern has the following features: Ruins. The 30-foot-high cavern is a deathly quiet maze of crumbling stone buildings, many of which have partially collapsed. The

buildings’ walls are 10 feet high, and their roofs have mostly caved in. Webs and Spiders. Webs are strung between the buildings, but they’re not thick enough to inhibit movement. Nine giant spiders roam

Village

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

Village The grippli village is set near the sea in a brackish marsh. Rising from the muck are circular, domed mud-brick buildings that the grippli use for homes and storage facilities. The carapaces

if they remain undamaged, the characters could use them for transport when they decide to leave this place behind. Pond Mother’s Home The religious center of the village, this enormous building made

Leilon Point Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

Leilon Point Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of Leilon Point. Farmhouses The families inside the unlabeled buildings on the map of Leilon Point are farmers, fishers, and their

characters might decide to wait for the sahuagin to exit the cave to raid the town rather than assault the cave. If they take this course of action, roll a d10. The result equals the number of hours

Talenta Halflings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

decide on a couple of behavioral quirks that reflect your culture. The Halfling Quirks table can provide some inspiration. Halfling Quirks d10 Quirk 1 You are constantly amazed by things the people

concept of “facts.” To you, everything is a story, and truth is in how you tell it. 7 You are annoyed by buildings and tools designed without consideration for small people. 8 You seek vengeance for a

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

than a few ramshackle buildings and foundations. The people and locations of Leilon can be altered or wholly created anew by you, the DM, based on the interests of the adventurers. For example, the

, etc.) to assist in its construction, making the shrine more grandiose than it might otherwise be. Alternatively, if one of the characters worships a different deity, they might decide to invest in a

Arrival in Phandalin

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

below. Read or paraphrase the following to set the scene: This modest-sized town is comprised of some fifty buildings, most of which show signs of regular upkeep. Farms and an apple orchard mark the

replaced by a council of three prominent citizens, elected every two years. However, the recent abdication of one councilor and the town’s growing size have prompted the townsfolk to decide that it’s

Temple of Tharizdun

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

partially collapsed buildings and walled-off alleys, atop which newer buildings and boardwalks have been built. The entire place is damp, reeks of mildew, and is loud with the creaking and groaning of

surrounding buildings. The floors, walls, and ceilings of the temple are old wood, too damp to burn and rotten enough to be almost spongy to the touch. No cultists dwell inside the temple. The

Entering Candlekeep

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

or scroll, you decide whether the monks accept it as a gift. If the characters try to sneak or force their way into Candlekeep, the fortress’s defenses are brought to bear as described in the

“Candlekeep Defenses” sidebar. Once allowed inside, the characters are free to go where they please and stay as long as they wish. The outermost buildings include private dormitories for the monks and public

Finding Floon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

characters’ investigation. En route to the tavern, “Blood in the Streets” is a chance for characters to see the City Watch in action. If the characters decide to look around, “Searching the Dock Ward” gives

had their glass smashed and their candles stolen, and the smells of salt air and excrement linger as you pass by rows of run-down buildings. On the corner of Zastrow Street and Fillet Lane is a shop

A Race Divided

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

and longing a matter for judges to decide? The heart knows what the soul wants. — Amlaruil Moonflower, Last Queen of Evermeet Long before elves existed, Corellon danced from world to world and

longer be trusted. The elf gods who sided with Corellon became the Seldarine, and those who fled along with Lolth became the Seldarine’s dark reflection. Save for those who had been named gods, Corellon

Places of Interest

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

Places of Interest Most of Vermeillon’s buildings contain nothing but decaying furniture and whatever belongings were left behind when the inhabitants fled, but a few locations hold treasure or hints

source of the disappearances, stop them, and rescue anyone she could. As it happened, she was the last villager taken by the meenlocks. If the characters decide to explore the house, see “Mayor

The Citadel's Destruction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

into darkness. He doesn’t appear again in this adventure, and it will take exceptional coercion for Soth to ally with the Dragon Armies in the future. Escape Routes Allow the characters to decide how

of tents and dragonnel landing strips. Plaza. This raised, 10-foot-high plaza provides a vantage of the surrounding chaos. Stairs descend to the south. Ruins. Ruined Istarian buildings lie scattered

Rigus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

promotion.” –Koldrel, gate greeter Noteworthy Sites Rigus is a fortified hill divided into seven districts, separated by thick iron walls and stratified by height. Tents, military buildings, and

grown stale with their desiccation, General Nagaro remains as sharp and ruthless as ever. Final Procession A monument of reflection amid a hungry machine of death, the Final Procession is dedicated to

Mount Ironrot Locations

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

teleported creatures arrive in an empty space near this oval, regardless of their intended destination in the Mournland. A creature that studies the reflection of the Mournland in the oval clearly sees the

from the ruined buildings. In the center of a nearby intersection stands an eroded stone statue of a humanoid draped in colorful scraps of cloth. Mournland-roaming pilgrims (see the “Warforged

Dark Bargains and Cursed Paintings

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

. After that, the beneficiary suddenly experiences the opposite of the intended effect of the ritual, which transforms the creature into the dark reflection of its initial desire. For example, those

character created by the hags is destroyed. If a character keeps their painting for a year or renounces the bargain, you can decide what effect the curse brings about. A cursed character also gains the

Roots of Bathalang Puno

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

tells the dragon hunters that Pangil ng Buwan isn’t behaving naturally and succeeds on a DC 18 Charisma (Persuasion) check, Paolo wants to see the bakunawa himself and will decide its fate then. If

punoView Player Version Map 10.2 represents Pangil ng Buwan’s lair. When the characters arrive, read the following description: Charred roots the size of buildings surround an open clearing with a

Eileanar Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

reflection, the Court of Fountains is also Eileanar’s most beautiful locale. The elf Aurivyl (Medium, Neutral Good Archpriest), a descendant of the Eaerlanni elves who taught the Netherese magic, is in

of iron. It stands dour among buildings that shine with magical lights. The Watch Presidium has three identical branches from which the city’s watch operates. Each branch includes several human

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